Torrey is wonderful!…read more We called her an hour after our second baby was born as we (once again) forgot to arrange for placenta encapsulation service ahead of time. Torrey was prompt, flexible, super communicative and supportive. Highly recommend!

I definitely recommend Torrey for prenatal yoga and placenta encapsulation. She is appropriately…read moreattentive in yoga. Not overbearing as some teachers can be, yet quick to suggest alternatives given your comfort level. For placenta encapsulation, we had texted her about 24 hours in advance since my active labor was 28 hours long and when it was time she came to the hospital in perfect time (I think the hospital required the placenta to be gone by like two hours after birth or something). Then she was able to drop of the capsules the very next day! So far they have worked great. My mood is definitely positive and I haven't even experienced baby blues (at least not yet) and we are day 7.

I highly recommend booking Shawna to encapsulate your placenta. I used her services for my first…read moredelivery and it was a pleasant and easy experience. Her website is very thorough in explaining the process and booking was really easy. I went with having her pick up the goods at our hospital. My delivery happened at 10pm and we contacted Shawna at 6am the next day, and she was able to get to us by 11am the same day for pickup. Communication was friendly and quick which we really appreciated. After the pills were delivered, Shawna sent a helpful email with suggestions and tips on taking them. Also, I went with the coffee flavor for the pills and it really did mask the taste. 10/10, highly recommend!

Shawna out did her self with my placenta encapsulation. Shawna drove to my house to pick up my…read moreplacenta, and home delivered my pills within 24hours of picking up my placenta. Her quick response to my questions and needs gave me a sigh of relief so I can focus on my baby. My baby and I are thriving during our postpartum. I highly recommend Bay Area Placenta.

My husband and I attended a private Spinning Babies parent class with Ilka, and we found the…read moresession so valuable! After the session was over, we stepped out for a short evening walk, and I was stunned at the difference I felt-- all of a sudden I was able to walk completely comfortably. I hadn't even realized that I had been starting to waddle a bit. The following night, we had our final session of a different childbirth class, and we kept referring back to the anatomy lesson Ilka had shared with us. The information she provided made a number of the concepts covered by the other instructor so clear, and I think they wouldn't have sunk in as well without having that background. I would heartily recommend this parent session to any soon-to-be parent-- Ilka's depth of knowledge, clarity of explanation, and kindness made it one of the most valuable pieces of education we have had.

What do you say about a person whose love and presence transcends words? Ilka is just that. She…read moreassisted the birth of my son and added so many layers of support that my son found it safe to shoot out of my body in under 1.5 hours! Unwavering in her calm, collected being, there's a steadiness to Ilka unrivaled by anyone I've ever met, frankly. In my experience of childbirth (I've had 2 babies, both at home. Ilka attended the second birth 9 months ago), safety isn't derived from statistics, formulas or algorithms. What you want and need is a birth worker who will go with you there, 100%, no holding back. And honestly I can't remember anyone doing anything when I birthed my son but I know Ilka was there. She kept it locked down tight just by being in the room. And not all birth workers create a container like that. It's a skill you don't know you need until you have it ...or don't have it as was the case with the birth of my first child. Thank you, Ilka. You're forever woven into the fabric of my family in this amazing human tapestry. We love you.

Yelp seems like a weird place to find a midwife but these reviews gave me the confidence to choose…read moreJinny and now I'd like to pass on the favor. Jinny is an incredible midwife that I'd recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. The least you can do is get in touch with her and see if you like her style. The Jinny we met at our first meeting was the same Jinny that showed up at every appointment, every diagnoses, and most importantly - at the birth. She is a knowledgeable professional that is supportive of your decisions. And the level of calmness she presents in the most intense situations is remarkable. Jinny provided thorough care from pregnancy to postpartum. Communication was easy and consistent. She heard my concerns about the birth and showed up 100% to help mitigate them as best as she could during the birth. I'm forever grateful to Jinny for giving me the home birth experience I had hoped for.

Jinny Pagle is an outstanding midwife who does both home births and can do pre- and postnatal care…read moreif you want a hospital birth. After several days of labor at home, she supported me at the hospital in making sure to remind me to remind staff about my wishes for how I wanted the birth to go, which enabled me to very narrowly avoid a C-section! She has a great roster of related experts in her network too including an acupuncturist who came to my house during labor and really helped a lot with the process. It was also really wonderful to be able to have her come to my house to check on me and the baby in the first few weeks after the birth. She offers her clients choices of a spectrum of options from alternative wellness resources to standard medical practice depending on your inclinations. Her attitude is very empowering! It was also super convenient for her to be able to do bloodwork at my house and save me time going somewhere else for that. She also does placenta encapsulation. If you're considering a homebirth, or if you want a hospital birth but want to have 60+ minutes per appointment and not the 10 min you get at an OB's office for pre/postnatal care, contact Jinny.

As a new parent, the postpartum period is challenging enough without having to deal with the stress…read moreand disappointment of a difficult agency. While Stork and Sprout does have some excellent doulas on its team who provided great support and coaching, my experience with the agency's leadership was overwhelmingly negative. We had a particularly difficult time with Brittany. She demonstrated a pattern of manipulation, gaslighting, and lying, both to us and, from what I understand, to her own employees. Our contract promised consistent coverage, but the scheduling was erratic and communication was poor. We were left to wonder many nights if we would have support, and for several weeks, we only received 1 to 2 days of support instead of the 6 to 7 we paid for. When we requested a refund for the services not provided, Brittany refused and even fought our bank with out-of-context emails and more lies. She claims she "offered a refund" but is even today refusing to honor it as she says in the response. The lack of professionalism extended to some of the staff as well; one sick doula was sent to our home and intentionally caused our newborn physical pain. Brittany treated us like we were the difficult ones and responded with empathy-less chatGPT emails to manage the situation. We were also led to believe we would have one primary doula with a backup, but over the course of our service, we had seven different doulas come to our home. This complete lack of continuity made an already difficult period even more stressful. Based on my experience, I would advise new parents to skip Stork and Sprout and work directly with an independent doula. You will not only save the 30-40% extra fee the agency charges for scheduling, but you will also avoid the toxic and difficult management. This experience is unacceptable for a service that costs tens of thousands of dollars and demands payment upfront months ahead of providing the service. We were not able to switch easily due to the inflexible Carrot reimbursement process through the employer.

I truly couldn't have accomplished my VBAC goals without the incredible support of the Stork and…read moreSprout birth doula team. From the very first moment I needed them through labor and all the way until I was settled into the maternity floor with my new little boy, they were there every step of the way. Their calm presence, deep knowledge, encouragement, and advocacy made all the difference during such an intense and meaningful experience. I felt supported, empowered, and never alone. I am beyond grateful for their care and dedication and would wholeheartedly recommend Stork and Sprout to anyone preparing for birth--especially those pursuing a VBAC.

tomi is amazing!!! she has great customer service and the ability to make sure she is delivering…read morequality care....i delivered my bundle of joy and she went to work on my placenta and the results are priceless......i received my capsules in a cute little jar along with a beautiful art piece that she had mad for me and a bunch of other goodies...tomi has once again did her thanggg!!!!! and for that i want to say thank you..ill do it again

I was recommended to Tomi by my families acupuncturist and I am so glad I found her! Tomi was so…read moreeasy to communicate with throughout the whole process. All of the emails she sent were so informative and made the process smooth and so easy to understand. Although I wasn't able to meet Tomi because I am in the North Bay, my mother was able to drop off and pick up for me and said that Tomi was amazing and so nice! I was so nervous going into my second pregnancy because I had such horrible postpartum with my first, but was made aware that encapsulating my placenta could provide multiple benefits. I am absolutely shocked at how well I felt and continue to feel taking the capsules. No baby blues, my mood has boosted, more energy, and have even noticed an increase in breast milk. My package included my capsules and a complimentary picture of my placenta, my babies cord keepsake, and a blood print of my placenta and I couldn't be happier. Tomi, thank you so much!

I never thought I'd do placenta encapsulation, but here I am, and happily writing a review about…read moreit! I was put in touch with Taylor's service through my birth doula. After the birth, Taylor was very prompt with processing my raw capsules. Whether or not it's the placebo effect, it seems like there's a noticeable, positive difference with my overall energy levels, emotional balance, and my milk supply. To test their efficacy I'd stop taking the pills, and would soon notice more challenging emotional waves -- I was so grateful I could pop a few capsules and rapidly notice a stabilization! I'd absolutely do encapsulation again, and do it with Taylor. Couldn't recommend North Bay Placenta Services enough!

Taylor is a wonderful person to work with; Not only did she…read moreattend my birth and supported me through labour, she also took my placenta and returned it in form of capsules within two days. When the postpartum blues hit me those capsules helped me regulate my emotions. I have been taking them daily and I am almost through my supply. I highly recommend this service!

Being supported by Alaina was such a pleasure. Even just in the months leading up to birth, her…read moresupport and knowledge were invaluable. I had so much anxiety, so having a pro I could text and talk to helped quell my fears so much. Having her at the birth was such a help too- I ended up having some challenges in my labor experience, but having her to advocate for me really helped me feel empowered in the experience. I highly recommend working with Alaina!

We recently worked with Alaina as our birth doula and I can't recommend her more! She is kind,…read moreknowledgeable and fun. She was a tremendous help preparing for the birth and absolutely exceptional during the labour and delivery. She literally held my hand and supported me through my birth experience which really made a huge difference.

This review is long overdue. I intended to write something soon after giving birth, and that was…read moreover 9 years ago! I was searching for an unrelated email this morning and came across our message. I remember Katherine being so great with us. From our first meeting I knew she was calm, personable, and genuinely kind. My partner and I were under a lot of stress at the time, and her energy was perfect. Not overbearing or intrusive. I went into labor on our daughter's due date and Katherine came right away. I had a natural birth, and I remember her checking in and making sure I was OK before she offered comforting touch during labor. It turned out I didn't want to be touched much, and she respected that, offering her support in other ways. She helped me push through the most painful parts of labor with breathing. I hope she knows how much I appreciated her presence.

Kathryn is awesome!!! She took me on last minute and was an amazing doula. I was past due and in…read morepain so she came over to show me techniques to help the pain. Shortly after she left my water broke and she came right back to help me. She kept me calm as possible and helped me focus. She also helped keep my husband calm I highly recommend her