I cannot emphasize what a crucial part of my pregnancy and daughter's birth Stephanie was for us…read more Stephanie provided the exact support we needed; from the moment we hired her to the days leading up to my labor to the birth of our daughter to the days after and everything in between. Any question, request, guidance needed - Stephanie was there. She made us feel no shame in asking the smallest questions. She was clear about when something was evidence-based vs her intuition/experience. She never pushed us to do anything and was always supportive of decisions we made. It was important to me and my husband to have a natural birth, which was my main motivation to hire a doula. Truly could not have delivered this baby without Stephanie (I mean, I would have, of course - but likely after much more pain and decisions I would later regret). She was with us on the phone (my husband, mostly) as soon as my water broke and she was with us in person by the time contractions got heavy to get us through the later stages of labor and the pushing/delivery process. Stephanie worked so in sync with the midwife and nurse on my delivery team - it took a village! In addition to Stephanie supporting me, she was also an amazing guide and support to my husband - equipping him with reading materials before delivery and coaching him on best ways to support me throughout labor and delivery. In the days after our baby was born, we talked to Stephanie every day. She visited us to make sure baby was latching properly, showed me some other tips and tricks for feeding, and has continued to provide us with guidance on feeding and pumping and all feeding things! When I become pregnant with baby #2, Stephanie will be among the first to know - could not imagine doing a totally natural birth again without her!

Hiring Stephanie as our doula was one of the best decisions we made while preparing for the birth…read moreof our first child. When my partner and I started looking into childbirth education, we quickly realized how much we didn't know and how overwhelming it could be to research everything on our own. From our very first meeting with Stephanie, it was clear how knowledgeable she is. She focuses heavily on evidence-based information, which was exactly how we wanted to approach decisions around birth. I became interested in attempting an unmedicated birth, although I was only about 60% confident I could actually do it. Stephanie never doubted me. From that point on, all of our preparation and meetings were geared toward helping me achieve that goal. She was always quick to respond to texts and emails and provided detailed, thoughtful information whenever we had questions. Stephanie also did an incredible job coaching my partner ahead of time so he knew how to support me during labor. In our prep meetings, she walked him through different techniques and ways he could help when things became intense. Because of that preparation, he was able to really play an active role during labor. Even during labor itself, Stephanie continued guiding him on how to support me in ways that were actually helpful in the moment. When things were very intense, she would gently coach him on what to do, whether that was how to help with breathing, positioning, or encouragement. If he wasn't sure whether something he was doing was helping, she gave him feedback and reassurance so he could keep supporting me confidently. That support for both of us made a huge difference. When my labor started, I was able to text Stephanie updates and questions and she was always quick to respond and help ease my worries. At one point she had another client in labor (which we knew was a possibility), but her backup doula came to my house and provided wonderful support until we went to the hospital. Stephanie met us there and immediately helped me focus on breathing and staying calm. The moment I'll always remember most was during the pushing phase. I was exhausted having been awake for nearly 36 hours, but Stephanie's coaching and encouragement made such a difference. Her reminders to breathe for the baby and "blow out the birthday candles for the baby," along with her steady counting and encouragement, helped me push through and ultimately deliver my baby the way I had hoped. One unexpected benefit of working with Stephanie is that she is also a lactation consultant. She helped us prepare for breastfeeding, explained how pumping works, and helped us troubleshoot breastfeeding our baby a few days after coming home. I didn't expect that level of support, but it ended up being incredibly helpful. Stephanie is incredibly knowledgeable and very honest. She gives you the information and may offer a recommendation, but she never pressures you if you decide differently. She's straightforward, fact-driven, and clearly very dedicated to her clients. Working with her truly showed me how valuable doulas can be. Stephanie was wonderful to work with, and I would not want to have another child without her by my side.

Betty was incredible. She helped me with my breastfeeding journey in quite literally one hour,…read morebrought an arsenal of tools and advice, and did it with such care and compassion during a super vulnerable time for me. She responded quickly and came the next day, which I also really appreciated. Betty saved me - I can't recommend her enough!

Betty is so wonderful!! My son was born at 37 weeks and weighted less than 5lbs. We had trouble…read morewith him gaining weight and latching. Once i reached out to Betty she was able to see me a few days after at home! since then my boy has packed on half a pound !!! Anytime I've reached out with a question or concern, she was quick to respond and made two home visits! My older kiddos loved her. Amazing energy and so gentle with her guidance and advice. Highly recommend

Catherine saved me! My daughter was in the NICU when she was first born and received formula…read morefeedings, but I really wanted to breastfeed. She gave me options and helped me forward. Catherine intuitively knew what I needed.

When Catherine came to our home to help me and my family after the hospital, it was as if the…read moreclouds parted and heavenly disco music blared from the universe. She was knowledgable, funny, and kind. When it comes to breastfeeding - which is one of the hardest things that I ever did - I felt as though no one really talks about it. The clogged ducts, problems with latching, PAIN, exhaustion, mastitis, being tethered to your baby for what seems like forever, cluster feeding, low milk production, pumping, and on and on!!!! Tack on the guilt and shame you can feel when nothing seems to be going right, and you have yourself a recipe for a heaping dose of PPD. I was LOST and felt ALONE. Catherine not only knew what to do, she was an unconditional supporter of everything I needed and wanted to do throughout the process. No judgement. Not pushy. She always knew exactly what to say to steer my thought process into a productive and positive place (AND make me laugh). I cannot recommend her enough and I'm not sure what I would have done if she didn't come into our lives. I was able to make the best decisions about my breastfeeding journey for me and my baby BECAUSE of her. If you feel like any of the above, just know that there is help, and her name is Catherine :) Thank you, Catherine. Me and my little dude are forever grateful. Xo

I cannot speak highly enough of how instrumental Anne's support was leading up to and during the…read moreVBAC delivery of my son. My husband & I chose Anne as our doula before we even picked a care provider! Anne is very familar with the VBAC community in NJ/NY and was able to give us great advice. Having had three VBAC deliveries herself, I felt that Anne understood where I was coming from as far as the motivations, fears, and concerns I had about the delivery. She's accessible and incredibly easy to talk to, and we were in touch frequently throughout my pregnancy. It was very important to me to have a doula who would support me through a VBAC or repeat c-section. I truly believe that no matter the outcome, Anne would have been a positive force in the delivery room. Anne's calm presence and demeanor during my labor was a huge part of what got me through it. I distinctly remember the incredibly warm look she had on her face the entire time, which gave me confidence in myself. She struck the perfect balance between supporting me physically and emotionally, while also giving my husband & I space to go through the experience together. If you are considering a doula, especially for a VBAC, you must talk to Anne!

Anne was our Doula for my son's birth. She was very supportive and gave us a lot of information…read moreprior to the birth but didn't push us in any particular direction, instead helped us make informed choices. We loved having her with us during a very very long labor. She kept all of us calm (especially my husband). We were very grateful to have her. After the birth Anne checked in on us which was so wonderful, especially since I was struggling with nursing and was overwhelmed with a total lack of sleep. Again, her presence was so welcome, calming and reassuring. I highly recommend hiring a Doula for your birth and recommend Anne without reservation! Thank you, Anne!!

I was gifted a prenatal massage from my husband on Mother's Day and was so excited to finally get…read moreit. I had an incredible experience getting my massage from Leslie. Leslie was so lovely, warm and accommodating with my being pregnant. The massage as incredible and she listened to all my pregnancy aliments beforehand so that she could adjust the massage accordingly. The massage was absolutely incredible. Not to mention she was an absolute miracle worker, as I walked In with my terrible pregnancy nasal congestion that I've had since day one of this pregnancy and was completely stuffed and blocked up, but by the end of the massage I was breathing clear with no stuffiness. I couldn't believe it. She also showed me the pressure points and massage techniques she used on my face to help so that I could do them at home to help relieve the congestion as well. I would go get a prenatal massage every week from Leslie if I could. Cannot recommend the nesting place and Leslie enough to all the pregnant and postpartum moms out there.

My husband and I can't say enough about the nesting place! We took Breastfeeding, CPR and Child…read morebirth classes which really helped my husband learn how to support me during labor and helped ease my anxiety about labor and new motherhood. We also had Lauren as our doula and she was with us every step of the way. Not sure we could have done it without her or the incredible support we got from the first call to the free new moms group every Monday. Alison & Barbara the owners and incredibly giving of their time and wisdom. So grateful to have found this gem.

Tara is one of the most knowledgeable, genuine and comforting people I have had the pleasure to…read moremeet during my early journey of motherhood. I was the first of my immediate family and friend network to breastfeed and I had no idea what I was doing. Tara helped counsel me in a 1:1 and group setting through both of my breastfeeding experiences. She helped me through a lip and tongue tie with my son and several rounds of mastitis with my daughter. She is always communicative and gives sound advice to ensure each of her patients are well cared for. I am so grateful to Tara for helping me have such successful breastfeeding experiences. I highly recommend her practice.

I reached out to Tara just days after having my daughter, after our pediatrician told us we had to…read moresupplement because she was not gaining weight. I was incredibly heartbroken. Enter Tara, she was so accommodating, and was able to fit us in just days later. She was so warm and supportive. I was so grateful for her support and instructions which did lead to me producing milk just days after. A few weeks after that, I reached out to her again because I had additional questions and wanted to know if I was on the right path. Again, she scheduled us right away and was so helpful. I was so happy and felt so supported with her around. She truly made me feel comfortable and like I could do this. Thanks to Tara, I was able to exclusively breastfeed my daughter and still am months later. I'm so grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone. She is truly a blessing.

Opal is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable IBCLCs in our area! We often confer on…read morepatients and everything she says is always on point and accurate. She is very sweet, patient and empathetic with her clients. I know this because I have gone on in Home visits along with her. She is well respected and highly regarded in the medical community and I cant recommend her enough!

I would not recommend Ms. Horvat's services. She did not help with latching which is absolutely key…read moreto breastfeeding, especially for new moms. She insisted the baby had tongue tie, which is statistically very rare and not supported by the pediatrician (remember she is not a doctor). She is the reason I have decided to stop breastfeeding in frustration of the pain it has been causing me. The session with her was not only a waste of money and time but also emotionally draining because she did not help fix the underlying problem which was proper latching and positioning. Please do yourselves a favor and find another LC.

I went to Pauline's birthing class and also went to her for a lactation consult…read more You can tell she loves what she does and she is so supportive and caring and knowledgeable I highly recommend for expecting mothers and new mothers to use her services!!

Pauline is an amazing birthing instructor and person. I highly recommend her services. I couldn't…read morehave done it without her.

Switched my kids over and do not regret it. Making appointments is easy and quick, results in 24…read morehours for labs and there's always someone available to talk with. Love this place!

A private healthcare facility that won't even pickup their phones. And when you try to use their…read moreapp it won't find you as a member. For a yearly subscription not including copays I expect someone to pickup the phone. They also lied first time I went saying that they found my health insurance only to receive a full bill saying processed without even though they reassured me they found me in the system. They also push their providers for different services on you no matter how much you say you don't want/need to see said specialist. They'll call you endlessly. They just want your copay. Save your money just use a public healthcare provider. They started to answer via chat while I was still on hold. Telephones never picked up. When asked they said "staff was busy" when I asked why chat was being answered they replied because they have designated people to answer chat. Make that make sense.

Jennifer was fantastic! I went to Jennifer shortly after my little one arrived. Jennifer was very…read moreknowledgeable, positive, compassionate, and just an all-around lovely person with a calming and warm presence. She makes you feel very comfortable from the start, which is essential for the work that she does. She took time to understand the challenges we were facing with nursing and work with both me and my baby to develop a plan that we could use to work on breastfeeding. My little one also had some issue with tongue-tie and Jennifer gave us a wonderful recommendation for a specialist who could help us. I am convinced her encouragement to go see the specialist (who ultimately corrected the issue) helped us avoid a lot of pain and nursing trouble. Jennifer was very easy to book, with a responsive assistant who was quick to get us in to see her. I am so glad that we worked with Jennifer and would highly recommend her to any mom interested in getting help with breastfeeding.

Jennifer is the BEST! I took my son to see her when he was 3 weeks old. He was a preemie, born 6…read moreweeks early and wasn't latching for being born so soon. He had to be bottle fed in the NICU so I was worried he wouldn't be able to latch. Jennifer made me feel comfortable and confident at our visits and helped us reach our nursing goals. She is super knowledgeable and I recommend her to anyone seeking help with lactation.