Working with Erica has been one of the best choices Ive ever made in my life. Up until my son was 7…read moremonths old, he would only sleep besides me. Fast forward one month of advice and guidance from Erica-we are a much happier family. I felt relieved the second I had my skype consultation with her. She knew exactly what I was going through. Ive gained great insight and learned a lot of strategies (via email and phone). Erica eventually let us flourish on our own- (3 months now) and although my child changes his patterns from time to time- I've been given guidance and detailed notes to look back on. I feel confident to try things when he acts up; because it's trial and error! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you try a free consultation with her. Her services are worth every penny. It's also valuable information for future children you may have. Sleep is extremely important for development- and there are countless studies to prove that. At some point, the opinions/advice of family members/friends, should just be swept to the side. Go for it.

Working with Erica was a game changer for our family. The tricks that had worked with our daughter…read moredidn't click with our son and he never developed good sleep habits. At 6 months he was up several times a night and napping badly -- the poor little guy looked strung out. A friend met Erica at one of her local lectures and passed her along. I couldn't recommend her highly enough. Our son was her **800th** baby and his sleep training was a total success. In 2 nights he was going down well and sleeping 9+ hours. Within a week he was sleeping 10.5-11.5 hours a night and making great strides on his naps. A month out he's still doing great and Erica's game plans have helped us stay consistent and navigate baby headcolds, developmental milestones and the start of teething. Erica set us up for success, provided a high level of individualized attention, and a ton of responsiveness. She's an expert at what she does -- understanding children's sleep and coaching parents to understand and respond appropriately and consistently. She's great at explaining what is and isn't normal, how to manage inevitable tears, and where to pay especial attention to consistency. Thank you, Erica!

I can't say enough amazing things about Lisa--she is truly the best IBCLC. When I first started my…read morebreastfeeding journey, I was struggling with a tongue-tied baby, painful latching, curved posture from tension, and having to supplement with formula. It felt overwhelming and very discouraging. Lisa completely changed that experience for me. With her guidance, expertise, and encouragement, I was able to transition to exclusively breastfeeding--completely pain-free and with much more confidence. She is incredibly supportive, caring, and kind, and you can tell how passionate and knowledgeable she is about what she does. She took the time to really understand my situation and made me feel comfortable and empowered every step of the way. If you're having any challenges with breastfeeding, I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa. She is truly life-changing.

Lisa has been a strong partner in our breastfeeding journey, and we are so grateful to have found…read moreher! She helped us understand not just the "how" but also the "why," empowering us with the confidence we needed as new parents. Every session was informative and warmly supportive. Scheduling with Lisa has been easy and flexible, which has been invaluable while adjusting to life with a baby. She consistently worked around our availability and made each visit feel calm and unrushed. We've been working with Lisa since September, and went from uncertainty and stress to feeling knowledgeable, supported, and confident with breastfeeding and general baby wellness. We recommend Lisa to any family seeking lactation support and knowledge!

Cat's birthing class was amazing prep for my husband and I. We love information and having full…read moreunderstanding of what is going on, so feeling very ready to take on any birthing scenario in the hospital was important to us, as we live in a large metropolitan area. This class was informative and Cat is super enthusiastic, engaging, and down to earth, so it was very relatable and easy to take in the very detailed info. Information is all evidence based and designed to be able to participate fully in your own birthing care, advocate for yourself, and have full understanding of the birthing process. My hospital birth ended up needing many medically necessary interventions, and this class empowered us to make confident and fearless decisions for ourselves. Because of what we already knew from this class, we felt very comfortable with our care team and the information exchanges surrounding the events. Without this class, this experience may have been scary and traumatic, but the education we received in preparation made it feel very empowering and seamless. I 100% recommend this class to everyone interested in becoming well educated before their birthing experience.

My wife and I took Cat's EBB class and it was amazing! We learned a ton and now feel so empowered…read moreheading into our baby's birth. Cat was energizing, engaging, and very informative. We had many friends who took other birth classes with other instructors and none seem to have walked away feeling as calm and prepared as we did after our course with Cat.

I would give Lee the highest recommendation as a post-partum Doula as she was extremely knowledge…read more My husband and I hired her after the birth of our first child to provide support and guidance on building routines. With her guidance, our daughter was sleeping independently in her crib from 7pm until 4 or 5am about 4-6 weeks after birth and from 7am-7pm by 12 weeks. We accomplished this without any sleep training with Lee's help. The best part about Lee is that she adapts her guidance to the needs of each family and doesn't have a one size fits all approach. She was easily accessible for any follow up questions and is amazing with babies! Lee was a phenomenal resource for our family during our transition into parenthood. I can't recommend her enough. The money spent hiring her was far more valuable than anything else we purchased for our daughter!

We worked with Doulas of Philadelphia for both post-partum and sleep training. Lee and everyone we…read moreinteracted with were amazing and we would highly recommend them for both. A few details: Post-partum: We worked with Lee to craft a personalized post-partum support schedule that helped us transition to being new parents. Our primary doulas were Kate and Beth, both of whom were amazing. They were generally with us 4 nights per week from 9pm-7am. In addition to caring for our baby overnight so we could get some much needed rest, they were a source of knowledge and comfort. We felt our baby was very safe and secure with them and trusted them 100%. We also had a few day time visit where we could ask questions, try out new things like baby wearing, and get out of the house. Sleep training: We decided to sleep train our baby at about 4.5 months. Lee came to our house and stayed for 3 days straight. During that time she coached us (most important part of sleep training is training the parents that everything will be OK!), monitored the baby at night so we could rest, took extensive notes, and left us with a detailed plan of action. We were amazed at house much progress our baby made in those 3 days. He was literally sleeping through the night and falling asleep/putting himself back to sleep with minimal crying. Lee provided a month of ongoing phone, email and text support, where we could ask questions and plan for things like sleeping elsewhere, car rides, disruptions to our schedule, etc. We give Doulas of Philadelphia our strongest endorsement. If you are looking for highly experienced, professional, loving, and kind people to help you transition into parenthood or when you are expanding your family, definitely consider their services.

It's hard to express how much of a life saver Marisa was for our family. Marisa took the time and…read morecare to listen to our family's needs for a nanny and found us a truly perfect match. Marisa is a total professional. Her guidance is especially valuable if you're new parents. If you are looking for high quality Nanny care and guidance, I recommend stopping your search and calling Marisa.

Marisa quickly responded to my inquiry regarding a part-time nanny. She quickly brought me up to…read morespeed on my various options and gave me great insight. I cannot express how thankful I am for her thoughtful advice and willingness to help. She was both warm and professional. I highly recommend speaking with her regarding your childcare needs.

After several attempts at finding a great permanent part time…read moreSitter for our toddler, we decided to seek the help of Sitter Select and we found the PERFECT match for our family! Rachel, the owner is wonderful, and I honestly cannot say enough good things about her, Sitter Select and the babysitter we found. I would recommend sitterselect to anyone looking for full time, part time or last minute child care..

As an employee of this company for the last 2 plus there are not enough good things I can say. I…read morehave worked for both child care centers and was privately contracted by families and the services from Sitter Select are unlike any other. This family pours their hearts and souls into this company and genuinely cares about the families as their own. They go above and beyond to accommodate each family's preferences while providing safe, reliable care. They also treat their employees with the utmost respect and make working for them enjoyable. Andi and her daughters are the epitome of professional, compassionate and trust-worthy individuals.

I have used Om Mamas for both of my births. With my first we did everything we could to have a…read morenatural delivery but my son was large, 42 weeks, and determined to stay put despite a two day induction. While I was initially devastated at the thought of a C-section Chelsea was there the whole time, helping me ask the right questions of my providers and allowing me to feel heard and part of the decision. When my baby's heartrate started dropping and he was born with severe torticollis it was clear that he was in a very bad position and the surgery prevented what could have been a very serious outcome. With my second I was determined to have a VBAC, but any C-section mama will tell you, this can be an uphill fight when it comes to your provider. Chelsea and Lauren were available to talk after every appointment. I could vent, and ask questions, and figure out exactly how to put myself in the best possible position to have a vaginal delivery. I'm so pleased that I was able to have a VBAC this past April with my second son and I know that a huge part of it came down to the support of my doulas! These women are so dedicated, staying with you for hours and hours, sitting with you on the floor, holding your hand, wiping your sweat, and squeezing your hips. This is the type of support all birth moms deserve!

Great experience working with Elizabeth for her natural birthing class. Everything was explained…read morewell and gave great insight into the process and expectations of having a natural unmedicated birth.