The best decision I made during my pregnancy was hiring a doula. Rupa, Rashida and their team have…read morebeen extremely informative, and guided me through every aspect of my pregnancy, in the most nurturing way! I would receive calls and texts from Rupa to check on how I'm doing, answer any questions I had and provided tips and suggestions on what to do next as my pregnancy progressed. We had a weekly check-in call, and really made me feel like I could ask anything at any time and they would respond with a lot of helpful information. She would also proactivly email my husband and I information on things we did not even think of asking. Their team provided their unbiased opinions on everything pregnancy related and allowed us formulate our own opinions and supported us the entire time with the choices we made. Their team of professionals really put my mind at ease. Nikki, their nutritionist made a meal plan for me to work with my gallbladder inflammation and low iron levels. She was also very helpful with teaching about breastfeeding basics. Steve hosted an infant CPR class and taught my husband and I the Infant Heimlich Maneuver. Tricia assisted my husband and I with all of our newborn-care questions. My husband and I had 2 in-office visits with Rupa where we both practiced pain-management techniques, and created a personalized birth-plan. Both Doulas Rupa and Rashida assisted throughout my labor contractions at home, and met us at the hospital. Although I had an emergency c-section, it was amazing to have the support of Rupa and Rashida while I was faced with that decision. Thank you OneHonestDoula for checking after my C-section. She offered at-home visits to assist with my C-section recovery and breastfeeding support. Rupa even helped me find a pediatrician in my area!They all went above and beyond throughout every aspect of my pregnancy. There are so many things I was unaware of when I got pregnant, and Rupa was extremely professional and kind throughout my whole pregnancy and post partum journey. I was able to be completely vulnerable and express all my concerns and hesitations about giving birth and taking care of a new born. I was very impressed with her background as a Nurse Practitioner, because she also provided additional support after my OBGYN appointments. The resources found at One Honest Doula were unmatched while I compared them to other doulas. I would highly recommend this doula to anyone who is pregnant.

I can not recommend Rupa highly enough to anyone looking for a doula to support their pregnancy…read morejourney. Rupa went above and beyond to provide fantastic support throughout my pregnancy & birth in NYC - she helped with lactation & birth prep classes, provided information on the best exercises & nutrition to support my pregnancy at every stage, helped me prepare my birth plan, and checked in frequently to make sure that I felt as prepared as possible for the birth of my first child. When I went into labor I felt I was prepared because of Rupa. At the hospital during my delivery, Rupa showed up extremely quickly (it was the middle of the night and she traveled all the way to New York City where I was giving birth) and was my #1 advocate. There were moments during labor that I was overwhelmed and Rupa helped me understand my options and talk to the hospital staff about how to best support my labor progression. She was also a huge asset to my partner, coaching him through how to help me with contractions, and how to support me as labor progressed. Throughout my pregnancy, I trusted Rupa's advice & opinions 100%. I appreciated how direct and honest she was every step of the way, and give her all the credit for how smoothly my labor went. After the birth of my child, Rupa continued to check in and provide postpartum information to help me heal. Again, I can not recommend Rupa highly enough. If you're looking for a doula to support you, look no further! Thank you so much, Rupa!

We had such a wonderful experience with this service. The HFA team was incredibly responsive and…read moreproactive in connecting us with those who may be on our night nurse team which allowed for me to chat with each one ahead of time. It was our first time working with a night nurse and the whole experience made us feel at ease and in very good hands. Our night nurse, Janette, was wonderful and made us feel so confident that our newborn was in good hands that we could get some sleep back! Definitely recommend!

I am so glad to have worked with postpartum doulas through Happy Family After. We had peace of mind…read moreworking through this agency, knowing the doulas were vetted. We worked with Janice and Sara who were wonderful! On the admin side, Devon, Sondra, and Sara were all so kind and easy to work with. I was able to use my Carrot benefits with ease.

My husband and I signed up for both the Birth Ed class as well as the Newborn care/Breastfeeding…read moreclasses with Hilary Baxendale. We are soooo glad we did! She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to babies and parenting. We crammed in so much helpful information in just two days! She provided handouts and was open to all questions and topic discussions. Hilary is absolutely incredible. To be quite honest, she was my first experience with a doula. I always had a misconception that doulas were against any sort of medication during the birthing process and always naively pictured home births in a bath tub ;) I was so wrong! Hilary is supportive of all kinds of birth plans. The great thing about her is she has experience in all of them and never passes judgement. We highly recommend taking these classes with her... whether you're novices like my husband and me, or pros like some of the other couples who also took the classes with us and equally found it incredibly helpful. Now that we feel super prepared, we just need to safely get this baby out :) We are now hoping to use Hilary as our birth doula if she is available, as she was very calming for an anxious person like me, and seems like she would be assertive as the baby's advocate if need be. Thank you again, Hilary, for such great classes and all of the support you have provided during a very challenging and anxiously exciting time for us :)

We had an excellent birthing class with Hilary. Due to COVID19, it was moved to online but still…read morewent wonderfully. She covered a lot of topics that we hadn't even thought to ask about, was thoroughly prepared, and the best part was being able to do it while we lounged on our couch (and cast the computer screen to our big screen)! Hilary also catered to all our birthing plan ideas, without judgement or trying to push participants one way or another. Highly recommend.

Nubia brings all the warm, encouraging, supportive vibes that truly helped make my birth experience…read moreas positive as it was. Having birthed my first at an incredible birthing center in another state, I was nervous about birthing in a hospital setting knowing I'd want to go the unmedicated route. Nubia's presence and support were nothing short of deeply empowering - for both me and my partner. She is a real gem. Get her on your birthing team if you can!

Nubia has been providing exceptional postpartum support since the day I was discharged from the…read morehospital. During the first few days, our baby was crying a lot, but Nubia took care of her with incredible patience and care. Thanks to Nubia's professional advice and guidance, our baby has been improving, especially during the night. We can't imagine how we would have managed without her support. Her assistance has allowed me to sleep and rest much longer. We are extremely grateful for everything she has done for us.

My husband and I took the Childbirth Prep class this past weekend and are so happy we did. Our…read moreinstructor Liz was amazing, she is a L&D nurse who is so passionate about what she does and educating others. The content was informative and approachable, and we feel so much more prepared!

My husband and I went to the 6 hour class by Ceridwen recently. Just some background about us,…read morewe're 39 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child, his 1st child. My son is currently 4 years old. This class not only gave me a refresher, but helped my husband and I set our expectations, and learn so many things that even I didn't know the first time around. We learned about things from fetal stations to birthing positions to self advocation to coping without pain management drugs, and more. We left the class completely confident and ready for our bundle of joy.

We're expecting our first baby in February 2026 and initially felt pretty overwhelmed about where…read moreto start with birth planning. We were even hesitant to take a birth class at all--but we're so grateful we took Lisa Greaves' class. While we're planning a hospital birth, we hope to avoid a C-section if possible, and Lisa's class truly empowered us to feel comfortable and informed about all of our options. We learned about laboring at home longer, pain management strategies both with and without medication, and how to advocate for ourselves throughout the process. By the final session, we felt much more knowledgeable about pre- and postnatal care and genuinely prepared to welcome our baby. We also really appreciated the sense of community and the additional resources the class provides. Can't recommend it enough!

We absolutely loved our classes with Lisa! The class was informative, supportive, and incredibly…read moreempowering. The classes are extremely comprehensive without feeling overwhelming. We came into class feeling excited but very nervous about this next chapter and left feeling so much more confident and prepared for both birth and the newborn stage. We loved Lisa's thoughtful approach - blending evidence-based information with compassionate, personalized support in a way that felt holistic, reassuring, and never fear-based. 10/10 - Highly recommend to any expecting parents looking for a childbirth class that feels both realistic and deeply supportive! Thank you, Lisa!

Trisha was great! The classes were informative and fun. It is also nice to be with other new first…read moretime moms to hear their experience. I highly recommend this class!!

My partner and I attended Tricia's 5-week group classes at her home in Bay Ridge while I was 6-7…read moremonths pregnant. We learned about many things like mis/perceptions about birth and labor, preparing for labor mentally and physically, and the stages of labor. We loved how she integrated different ways the partner could have a role in labor; it was important for us to share as much as we could of the experience of our child's birth. Her sessions on nursing and newborn care, helped get us through the first few weeks with our new baby. She also talked about different ways of birthing - I was planning a homebirth, and another student was planning a hospital birth. She customized the material to support both of our plans. And, I was grateful for the information about hospital births, epidural, Pitocin, and c-sections, as I was transferred to a hospital during my labor! As a teacher, she's well-prepared, kind and patient, and the material is well-organized, pulling the students into the discussion, giving the 3-hour sessions a nice rhythm and they don't feel too long, boring or text-bookish.

I cannot say enough about how amazing Kayla was to work with. From the moment we decided that she…read morewould be our doula, she was kind, engaging, empowering, and comforting. She checked in frequently and answered all of my questions. Whenever I needed her, she was prompt to answer and always reminded me that she was there for me. When I went into labor, she was immediately by my side and did not leave until my baby was born and done with her newborn evaluation. I could not even imagine what birth without Kayla there would have been like! She massaged me the entire time, constantly encouraged me, and took care of any little details that came up so I could stay focused. I had an amazing, unmedicated birth and I could not have asked for a better experience! I would recommend Kayla to anyone! She will always be a part of my incredible birth experience and I am so grateful for her.

Jill and her team are nothing short of amazing. Her GentleBirth method really works - I had a 4…read morehour labor just like she said I would if I followed the teachings! She and Jessi supported me before, during and after my (very fast) birth. I felt safe and secure with them by my side throughout my pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period. Jill even attended my sons bris and supported me during that difficult day. Jessi is the reason I continued to exclusively breastfeed my son for almost 5 months. I wanted to give up many times and she encouraged me to stick with it and guided me through the rollercoaster that is breastfeeding. The breastfeeding 101 class, better baby class, belly wrapping instruction and placenta services were great as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Jill and Jessi, Shea, Anna and the whole WBC family for making my first pregnancy and birth a wonderful experience.

The services at Bend & Blossom were incredibly comprehensive for me and my husband. I took a…read morebreast-feeding class (if you are thinking about it, definitely do it! So helpful!) we were also very lucky to have the owner of Bend & Blossom, Nicole as our Doula. My daughter's birth and our care at the hospital was effortless with Nicole's support. I highly recommend working with Nicole and her staff at Bend & Blossom!

Very unprofessional. Told my friend and I a lot of information about other students in the class…read moreand other like businesses in the area that was inappropriate and negative. The actual yoga class was not great either when she didn't cancel it. Not worth the money. Look for better options in the area and don't waste your time. As you can see from her response below, very unprofessional. Stay away!