You know how you can just tell when someone is doing what they are called to do on this earth? You…read moreknow how when someone you just met can also feel like you've known them your entire life? This is Andrea all the way. My husband and I were blessed to be guided by her on our pregnancy journey, and it was completely life-changing for the both of us. A doula is not just for the pregnant mama...she is also there to support the husband or birth partner and show them how to best support the mama during birth. Our sessions with Andrea leading up to the birth were transformational for us as a couple as we also learned more about ourselves and each other. This paved an essential foundation for our birth story to unfold upon. Andrea has walked the walk herself, and has done it so gracefully, in a way that I really respect and admire. Beyond the childbirth education courses that she offers, she has a wealth of knowledge and so many amazing tools in her toolbox to help guide you on your sacred journey. She's also very spiritually connected with a worldly and wise perspective, which really helped ground me when I was in my head, being fearful, and needed it the most. For me, as the mama, being pregnant was a very emotional journey where I worked through a lot of fear. I couldn't have done this work without Andrea's support and loving guidance. She really has an amazing way of redirecting fear into excitement which made me feel so much more confident and trusting towards my body and this process. If you are searching for a doula or even considering one, look no further. Andrea is THE Tahoe Doula. Thank you Andrea for supporting us and making our journey so memorable and so beautiful. Because of you, we were able to take on the birth more confidently, educated, prepared, and be legitimately excited about it. Now we have such an amazing beautiful baby girl and we couldn't be happier! We love you like family and appreciate you and all you did for us!

Words could never express the extent of my gratitude for Andrea. As a first time mom wanting a…read morehome birth, I knew that having a doula would be essential. I can honestly say that I could not have achieved that goal without Andrea by my side. Her depth of knowledge, humor, compassion, and presence was priceless. Not to mention the fact she provided counter pressure to my back ALL NIGHT LONG during contractions, as I experienced intense back labor. I will never forget how helpful she was in the days that followed birth as well. She made sure our family had everything we needed, including getting me lactation support and finding donor breastmilk. If you are in need of a doula or birth education, it doesn't get any better than Andrea!

We LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Rachel!! Our baby was born tongue and lip tied. I didn't know what that meant…read moreat first but let me tell you, it affects everything!! Dr. Rachel is no only very educated on this, she is kind and incredible at her job! It felt like she was my therapist through a very difficult time! I am forever grateful to have had an amazing support system and Dr. Rachel continues to be a part of that!!

Dr. Rachel is an amazing doctor! She pays attention to what you have to say and addresses each…read moreconcern. She is one of the most organized and punctual professionals I know. Highly recommend her!

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)…read more I now have experience with almost two dozen families that have expanded or began their brood at Saint Mary's labour and delivery department. Amazingly, they all sing praises to the doctors and RN's on that floor. I also know that the more complicated obstetrics cases are sent here. Sometimes via helicopter, if necessary!!! Wow! Sometimes things don't always turn out as easy as ABC. Due to pre-existing conditions or complications some babies need a little help after they're born. Enter the Neonatal Intensive Care team at Saint Mary's. The knowledgeable doctors and incredibly caring nurses at Saint Mary's are the best when baby is in duress. There is picture after picture on the walls of many of these babies and how big and healthy they are today. Miracle workers might be too strong a word. I don't think so. I recommended a neighbor use Saint Mary doctors and facilities. Her little girl ended up 6 weeks premature and so sickly they didn't expect her to live. I can't tell you what these women did, but right now that same little girl is turning cartwheels in the park by my house! I'm sold.

My daughter recently gave birth at St. Mary's and the experience was EXCELLENT! This hospital is…read moreso quiet and calming, from the location at the end of Arlington, there is basically NO street traffic and then once inside, the atmosphere is VERY calm and serene ~ just what new mom's and their families need! The nurses are sooo tenured, enformed and patient ~ Rebecca (30 years), Leann (15 years) and Mita (15 years) will ALWAYS have a place in our hearts! Thank you ladies for making this new chapter in our lives a VERY pleasant one!

I had a home birth 3 weeks ago, and my midwife has a contract with Nourish Nevada--so I was so…read morelucky to have Merideth come to my home 5 days postpartum. She was incredibly helpful and gentle, and it's clear she really knows her stuff. I was struggling with engorgement and some latching issues on one side, and she took the time to help me and my newborn figure out what worked best for us while making sure we were both comfortable. That visit was 2 weeks ago, and things have been going so well since. I'm so grateful for her guidance and know that the 2 hours I spent with Merideth will make a huge difference in my breastfeeding success. Highly recommend!

It is really a wonder how mothers are able to breastfeed successfully without the help and guidance…read moreof a lactation consultant. This is my second time around, and I could not have done it without the guidance of Emily and Kaitlin! My son was readmitted to the hospital for high bilirubin levels and required a lot of feeding to flush it out of his system. I started my breastfeeding journey needing to supplement feeds with formula and any extra milk I could pump. My milk came in right around the time we were readmitted to the hospital and I suffered from engorgement. The hospital nurses were not able to relieve my breasts of their engorgement, even with the hospital grade pumps that were provided. I felt very helpless at the hospital not being able to feed my son the milk that I knew my body was making. Emily was able to schedule with me the very next day. She showed me techniques for hand expressing and figured out settings on my pump to get it working the best with my body. She helped me with a feeding and pumping plan which quickly relieved me of my engorgement. I was feeling back to normal after 2-3 days of following her plan. My sessions with Emily and Kaitlin gave peace of mind knowing that I have been feeding my baby enough. We did weighted feeds at every appointment, which told us exactly how much milk my son was drinking from each breast. They also tracked how many oz a day my baby gained in weight. With each appointment, we were able to wean off the supplemental formula and pumping, knowing that my son was gaining weight healthily. Now at just over three weeks old, my son is fully breastfed, no longer supplementing with formula or extra pumped milk. It is an accomplishment that we could not have achieved without the guidance and expertise from the women at Nourish Nevada! Our pediatrician is very pleased with our son's growth. We will not be seeing the pediatrician again until my son's 2 month appointment, but I am confident that my son is being nourished and is growing well thanks to all the support we have received from Nourished Nevada.

Upon check-in, Priscilla was very helpful and welcoming…read more They were running a little behind on procedures, which can happen, but Nurse Christina was extremely apologetic and genuinely appreciative of my patience. During the procedure, both Dr. Young and Christina made me feel comfortable and reassured throughout. The procedure itself was quick from start to finish. While it wasn't completely pain-free, the discomfort was minimal and didn't last long. Overall, I'm very thankful for the great care I received.

Ashley is someone you truly want on your team when going through the transformative experience of…read morebringing a life into this world. We attended her birth class as well as hired her as our doula, and we are so happy we found her. She has so much experience and really helps you to believe in yourself. She uses her intuition and knowledge to coach you and your partner through the greatest moments of your life. We couldn't recommend her enough!!!

I think it's really important that people know doula support is not exclusively for those wanting…read morean unmedicated birth. When we hired Ashley, I was open to either unmedicated birth or an epidural- I had no preference and she was totally game for either. After I had been in labor for quite some time, I decided to proceed with the epidural; a decision Ashley knew was completely supportive of and helped me through. In that moment, I was slightly worried we had invested in a doula who would now be of less service to us, since I would be having a medicated birth... I could not have been more wrong! I am 100% certain I would have ended up having an emergency c-section if she hadn't been present to advocate for us. She noticed things our nurses didn't catch (who knew you could have a bad bag of Pitocin??), she kept me comfortable through lots of back labor, and she acted as a confident guide through a long labor. She was the calm in the storm for both me and my husband, and we are so thankful we had her with us when our daughter surprised us with a sunny-side up arrival. In addition to her invaluable labor services, she noticed an impending medical issue during her postpartum visit we had overlooked. She helped us be more prepared for what was to come, which allowed us to seek the appropriate medical care in a timely manner. We will forever be thankful for Ashley's presence in our lives, and we can't wait to utilize her services again in the future when we try for baby #2!

Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for Tiffany. She has became my friend through the…read morepregnancy and delivery of our little girl. I was recommended by another friend who used her services and from our first meet and greet, I knew she was a great fit. This was my 2nd home birth and I knew I wanted to try a new midwife with my 2nd pregnancy. Tiffany is attentive, real, extremely supportive and knowledgeable. Home birth is about choice, power, safety, spiritual, honoring the birther and child. Tiffany touched on all these and so much more. She delivered the facts, research and left the choices to the parents. From a young adult, I knew I wanted a home birth. After watching the "The Business of Being Born" it solidified my desire. Then covid happened and I was sold on home birth. Now, I can't imagine having gone through labor and birth with the restrictions of a hospital. Thank you Tiffany for showing me care, kindness, protection, and reassurance that I can do it, I did it, we did it and now I only wish I wanted more and more babies so I can go through this scared experience with Tiffany again. And the fact that she brings her business partner, Amanda who is another practicing midwife to all births really portrays the support every birther should have

Tiffany completely changed my birth experience - on baby #5. I had four hospital births before…read morethis, three with epidurals and Certified Nurse Midwives and 1 unplanned natural with an OB. The last experience pushed me to try something new this time. And I'm so incredibly grateful. Tiffany gave me all the information to questions I asked in a very non-biased way. She gives you lots of time at appointments and is so easy to talk to. She lent me books to read and helped me feel empowered that I could have exactly the birth I wanted. When I had prodromal labor after my due date she came to my home for a non stress test and predicted that the cord was around the neck and suggested getting monitored at the hospital just to be sure everything was ok and that baby could withstand birth at home. She didn't take any unnecessary risks. The birth was at home, calm and perfect - even better than I had hoped (and Tiffany was right - the cord was loosely around the neck). She connected me with Meredith at Nourish Nevada - the most amazing lactation group that has blessed my life after 4 failed breastfeeding experiences with my others. She recommended an amazing pelvic floor therapist that helped my birth be amazing and my recovery even better. I'm actually mourning that this is my last baby because I'm finally surrounded by this incredible team of women who know how to help you have the best experience with birth, have a strong body, feed your baby like a pro and feel so proud of yourself and what your body can do. I can't express how much I wish I had found Tiffany and my team sooner. But better late than never I suppose.

We celebrated our yearaversary recently and I can unequivocally say that this is the best decision…read moreI have ever made. The whole office is sweet and kind and do everything to help my family to be better. The gym is gigantic and full of fun incentives for the kids to earn should they be good in their session. I am grateful for every word my kids speak. Telehealth during COVID was difficult but we made it work. The speech pathologists are always learning and open to new ways to help kids. Thank you is not enough to express my appreciation for these wonderful angels

I could not be happier with services provided by APT. We have worked with Tanya and Kim with our 3…read morechildren and have made such great progress. They treat you like family and genuinely care about the kids.