We saw several lactation consultants before we found Kristi, none of whom were able to get us where…read morewe wanted to be with our breastfeeding journey. Kristi was the only one who gave us tools (that worked!) and a concrete plan to go from triple feeding with oral ties and milk transfer issues to exclusively breastfeeding. She is extremely knowledgeable in oral function and is open and honest about what's going on and how long it may take for things to improve. She's flexible, considerate, and reliable. My only complaint is that we didn't find her sooner! Thank you so much, Kristi - you helped make our dream of breastfeeding come true.

I highly recommend Latch Lactation! Kristi restored my confidence in my ability to breast feed and…read moreproduce breast milk. I was in so much pain - physically and mentally - in my first week post partum, that I was considering giving up; Kristi helped me overcome every doubt and insecurity. Now, 4 months post partum, my baby boy is still fed 100% breast milk, and he's doing incredibly well in all areas of growth and development according to his pediatrician. Even when both my husband and I have gotten sick, our son has stayed healthy, which Kristi and our pediatrician attribute to the fact that he's getting all my antibodies through my milk, I cannot recommend Kristi enough!

Joyanna captured the birth of my cousin's baby two years ago and we loved those pictures so much we…read moreasked her to be there for the birth of our baby girl in August. She exceeded all our expectations and the pictures turned out so amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure she was there in time and captured each moment perfectly. We will cherish these pictures forever!

We hired Joyanna to be our doula and birth photographer for our second baby born in Nov 2017. She…read morewas recommended by our neighbor, and we are so glad we found her! She has a very calm presence, was completely supportive of our vision for our birth, and took amazing photos of our baby's first moments. A good doula is worth her weight in gold! Highly recommend!

Tiffany is amazing! I valued her experience and advice during our birthing experience. She not only…read moreprovided us with an amazing product, but she handled the entire process of encapsulating my placenta with such a high level of compassion and respect. I will always cherish this experience and hold it close to my heart. Thank you, Tiffany!

Tiffanie has the sweetest soul and the most peaceful demeanor, which is exactly what my husband and…read moreI were looking for when considering doulas. When you meet her in person, she gives off the vibe and comfort of being someone you have known for years. Tiffanie provided amazing emotional support to us both before, during, and after the labor and birth of our first child. As first-time parents, we were unsure if we NEEDED a doula or not, but the calming effect she provided to us was worth the experience alone. We also vastly appreciated her personal experience with labor, birth, and parenthood; she is a mother of six herself. The experienced knowledge that she provided to us was beyond helpful. She was available to us the entire time by phone or email, and she was always prompt to respond. If you are considering a doula for your birth experience, I would absolutely reach out to Tiffanie.

Anna is an incredibly grounding and knowledgeable resource. She is available to answer questions…read moreany time and is super flexible with her schedule. She has such an approachable demeanor and is able to educate without it feeling overwhelming. She gave me so much confidence and is an amazing calming presence. I would recommend her to anyone to make their experience a lot easier.

I cannot recommend Anna enough for lymphatic massage and women's care. From the moment I stepped…read moreinto her space, I felt completely nurtured and cared for. She took an extended amount of time working on me, and the results were nothing short of miraculous. The very next morning, I woke up feeling completely refreshed--no soreness, no fatigue, full range of motion in my arms, and I literally hopped right out of bed. I felt like myself again--rejuvenated, energized, and so at ease in my body. I recently had my one-month post-op appointment, and I can confidently say that Anna's work made a huge difference in my recovery. Having to go back to work just two weeks post-op was brutal, but the care and attention she gave me was absolutely mesmerizing. If I could have given her $500 for the magic she worked, I would have in a heartbeat. Anna's hands are pure healing, and her dedication to her craft is unmatched. If you're looking for true, intentional care, you need to book with her. She is truly a gift.

Ana has been an extremely helpful partner and health professional. We were on the verge of quitting…read morebreastfeeding. However, Ana helped with scheduling a quick appointment, performed a thorough analysis of what was going on, and helped us take gradual steps that both improved the situation and lowered our stress. Edit: my original review was 5 stars, but I have changed it to 3 stars. The appointments themselves were great, but billing and follow-up has been frustrating. We asked for a bill at our first appointment since Ana does not bill insurance companies directly, and were told it would be provided. We didn't receive it, and asked again at our next appointment (a week later). After still not receiving for either appointment after another two weeks, we followed up again via e-mail...no response. We texted a week later...no response. So, it's now been four weeks since our first appointment and we haven't been provided a bill, and are now being ignored. I'd recommend going with a lactation consultant that works through the Lactation Network- which handles all of the direct billing for you.

I can't express enough how fantastic Ana is. I was having MAJOR latch issues - my nipples were all…read morescabbed up and I was painfully engorged even though I was pumping (since my baby would only take milk through a bottle and wasn't latching at all since we got home from the hospital). I contacted Ana and set up an appointment through her website. She called me that morning ("This sounds like a 'today' problem, not a 'Friday' problem," she said) and I was lucky enough to see her later that day. Things improved immediately. Ana helped me learn to properly use a nipple shield to bring Baby back to breast and suggested I see my doctor about what could be mastitis (it was). She guided me on pumping and how to unclog my ducts and within the week I was feeling So Much Better. Night and day better. I saw many LCs at the hospital when Baby was first born and at different free support groups more recently, and I have to say no one has been as knowledgeable or directly helpful as Ana. She knows her stuff and she has been the only consultant who REALLY made a tangibly positive impact on my breastfeeding experience. I can't believe my baby is only a month old now and I'm so happy to say that the last few days we haven't used the shield at all! I'm able to feed my without pain and we are both thriving! Thank you, Ana!

Kristi came to our home and provided a safety and CPR class. The information she provided was…read moreinvaluable! She discussed many studies to support the information she provided. She was supportive and encouraging of questions. She was able to provide hands on information, was personable and friendly. I really enjoyed the information she shared! I will be reaching out to her through the duration of my pregnancy for advice and assistance after delivery for breastfeeding.

My husband and I LOVED working with Nicole and could not imagine giving birth without her. I went…read moreinto labor unexpectedly at 35wks. She met us at Lutheran hospital and was with us all through labor. She made sure I had what I needed, massaged me and was a constant encouragement (especially when I needed it!). With her help I was able to stick to my birth plan and have an unmediated birth. She went one step further and helped me hire a photographer to come by (my photographer was unable to be there that day) and finalized plans to get my placenta encapsulated. We were SO thankful for her! I would recommend her to everyone!

The experience of having a child is one of the most profound which you will ever experience, so…read morehaving the right people in the room is probably one of the bigger decisions you can make in advance. I hadn't thought about having a doula present during my birth until a friend of mine suggested Nicole. We met and I immediately knew that I could trust her. She was open minded and respectful of the birth my husband and I wanted and was very forth coming in what I should expect and how to guide me through it. I could tell right away that she truly cared. When the day came for my son to arrive, I called Nicole and told her that my water broke but that I didn't think she really needed to come to the hospital right away. She asked me a few questions, and then said "I think I'll get my stuff ready and head on over". I was so glad she did. My contractions quickly sped up and by the time she got there, I was very happy to see her. She sat quietly with me, not asking a bunch of questions, or making a big to do. Just being present. Within the next few hours as my labor progressed, she stayed calm, kept me informed, advocated for the birth that I wanted (I did hypnobabies birthing) and relieved my husband as well. She was by my side the whole time, but one of the strongest moments I felt with how important she was in being there was actually after the birth of my son. Nicole sat by my side immediately after the birth and held my hand, telling me that I did a great job and that I was done! My husband was with my son, who was being suctioned and needed some attention. If Nicole wasn't there, I would have been by myself. Looking back, this was so important to have someone there with me, 100% supporting me. There is so much attention which is immediately placed on the baby after the birth and sometimes the Mom is forgotten for a bit, but Nicole never let that happen and I am very very grateful for that. I recommend her to anyone who is considering a doula and will absolutely be calling her for the birth of a second child.

Our experience with Braving Doula Collective is one that is hard to put into words. Both Mac and…read moreSkylar were incredible throughout not only during our birth, but also just as much during weeks leading up to the big day. Prior to meeting with Braving Doula, I was convinced that we didn't need any extra assistance. However, my husband felt strongly that the added support would be beneficial for both of us. I am SO happy that I listened to him because hiring Braving Doula was the best thing we could have ever done! Nothing about our birth went as planned. There were endless scary twists and turns, and we got limited information about what was going on from the doctors. The doula's were essential in helping us understand what was going on and emotionally guiding us along the whole way. They are not only fabulous doula's, but inspirational people. I would recommend them to anyone whether this is your first birth or 10th!