Melissa is absolutely incredible. We came to her with a very colicky baby and feeding challenges,…read moreand she helped us narrow down a likely food sensitivity that made a HUGE difference in our baby's comfort. In the middle of working with her, we ended up doing a frenectomy, and she guided us through the recovery process every step of the way with so much knowledge, encouragement, and care. She was actually recommended by a renowned pediatric ENT who called her the "baby magician," and boy was he right! Her ability to assess what's going on and gently troubleshoot is truly amazing. We feel so supported and confident under her care, and our baby is so much happier because of it. I'm beyond grateful we found her and would recommend her a thousand times over to any parent needing lactation support!

Choosing Melissa Cole to help our son w/ his feeding challenges was one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. She didn't just meet my highest hopes & expectations--she exceeded them in every way imaginable, leaving a profound, life-changing impact on our family. Thanks to Melissa's expertise & unmatched dedication, we uncovered that our son's struggles went far beyond his tongue tie, which kept reattaching despite proper release & after-care. Melissa helped us identify other contributing factors & tailor our after-care approach, ensuring optimal wound healing. She is also highly skilled in wound care, assessment, & intervention in the event of reattachment--using a deeper technique to release the tongue if she notices new tissue growth. She has done this for us on multiple occasions, making all the difference in our son's progress. Additionally, she helped us identify other areas of concern that required prompt medical attention, ensuring we didn't miss a critical window for early intervention. She then took charge--placing referrals, following up, & being an ever-reliable resource. She was always just a text or email away, responding quickly--even during evenings, weekends, & holidays. I'll never forget reaching out in crisis around Thanksgiving when my son was struggling to eat. She responded immediately, offered feedback/advice, & consulted w/ his ENT that weekend to get us answers. By Mon, she had us on his schedule for surgical revision. Melissa's expertise didn't stop there. Her keen attention to detail & ability to see the bigger picture led to a groundbreaking medical discovery for our family--one that not only helped us better understand our own health but also gave us critical insight into our son's needs. Her observation helped us recognize factors that could impact his wound healing, which became invaluable for future surgical planning. What sets Melissa apart is that she doesn't just follow a one-size-fits-all approach--she looks at the individual in front of her. If she saw a concern, she told us about it, even if it went against conventional advice or prior recommendations we had received. Time & time again, she was spot-on. Her supplement suggestions, for example, weren't just based on what's typically recommended for all infants but tailored specifically to our son's unique needs. The same went for her referrals--some contradicted previous medical advice we had been given, but in the end, she was aways right & her option quickly became the one that mattered most. In summary, Melissa is a true expert, investigator, & advocate (not to mention, researcher) who goes above & beyond for the families she works with. She deserves 1,000 's for the incredible impact she's had on our lives. I truly cannot thank her enough. In fact, one time I even told her that she somehow got me feeling grateful for our son's reattachment BC had that not happened, we never would have found her. My only regret is, I wish we had found her sooner! I also wish she was dual-licensed as a pediatrician BC she would kill it & so that we don't have to stop seeing her Lastly, in case you're still not convinced, you should check out her post-frenotomy tongue stretching video on YouTube, which has 1.7M + views! https://youtu.be/2JMcbF85ehs?si=mDtOD9IZ7m0FiwHt

I recently had my second baby and unlike my first I wanted to have a lactation consultant home…read morevisit as soon as baby arrived. I have PCOS and had a low supply and tongue tie with my first and wanted to get baby checked out right away so we could do what we needed to help milk production. Rosemary was amazing and came right away and helped me navigate all the things related to breastfeeding and feeding my baby. I felt heard and very well cared for in those beginning days when you are so vulnerable. We had a follow up today and she reassured me that I'm doing everything and heading in the right direction. She was really there to listen to what I had to say and my concerns and gave the advice that I needed to feel confident and keep moving forward. So thankful for Rosemary and Bridgetown baby for the much needed support.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Katrina and Bridgetown baby. Their insurance…read morechecking benefits and automatic, matching with lactation consultant were extremely helpful. We were lucky enough to work with Katrina who from the very first meeting, was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. She created a comfortable, judgment-free space where I felt heard and understood. What I appreciated most was her collaborative approach. She really took the time to listen to our concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and work together to find solutions that felt right for our family. Her guidance was practical, encouraging, and tailored to our specific situation. I'm truly grateful for her expertise and compassion, and I would highly recommend her to any family looking for knowledgeable and caring lactation support.

Sarah came to our house today for our first consultation with her and it went great. Our daughter…read moreis 3 weeks old and was having some trouble latching comfortably (for me) despite otherwise doing very well (appropriate weight gain, etc). Sarah had tons of suggestions, which she emailed to us shortly after the visit, and I look forward to trying everything! She was super thorough and really took her time with us (the appt was just under 2 hours) and I feel like she really listened to my concerns and gave great explanations for things. Would definitely recommend her to others!

Thanks to the IBCLCs at Miracle of Nurture I have been able to successfully nurse my two babies. My…read morefirst had a severe tongue tie that made it extremely difficult to latch but hospital lactation missed it. Working with Miracle of Nurture we got prompt treatment and overcame it and enjoyed our nursing relationship until she naturally weaned at 18 months. When my son presented with different nursing and breathing struggles I knew I need to see someone at Miracle of Nuture and have been just as impressed with my care this time around with Sarah and feel hopeful that things will improve quickly!

So coronavirus is real and messing up my breastfeeding support journey. Or so I thought. My little…read moreone has a tongue tie procedure earlier this week and I know I needed help exercising his new little mouth. I admit I was skeptical about a video chat. But it was So Helpful! Bryna was super helpful and knowledgeable. She hooked it up with resources to help with after care. She gave me pointers on positioning that no one else had told me. If you're looking for help, these people are great!

I found Doula My Soul by searching for a lactation consultant that was on this side of the river. I…read morelive in Camas and didn't want to have to make a long trek to an appointment with a new baby. Lo and behold they do house appointments! I'm new to this whole baby thing, and I guess this is a pretty normal service, but I was even more happy to find that out. Jessi came to visit me soon after birth to diagnose tongue tie and helped me get an emergency appointment with Dr Ghaheri for surgery to correct it and got us on the path to breastfeeding. I was nervous about the whole process, but Jessi kept in contact with me throughout the following weeks and helped me through the process. Right how we are 4 days post surgery and already breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and I feel confident that we will be fully breastfeeding soon. I couldn't be happier with Doula My Soul, they are a great support for our family. I plan on trying belly binding as well.

Sejal is amazing. She is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to feeding tips and practices. She…read moregives the best of advice and has a network of people that she works with who are all amazing! (Chiropractor, craniosacral, ent etc). She gives her heart and soul to her clients. She supported me through bad, painful latches, underfed infant, tongue tied kid and tongue tie after care help. She is a busy woman so get in her calendar when you can. Working with sejal is the blessing you'd never have thought of

Sejal is a miracle worker and my husband, son and I couldn't be more grateful that we found her on…read moreYelp. I called her the day after we came home from the hospital - breastfeeding was so painful I would cry whenever I nursed my son. When I read her reviews and looked through her site, I thought she was too good to be true. She is as good as that, and more. She comes to your home, she is thorough, kind, professional and insanely knowledgeable about babies, mothers and the human body. Her bedside manner is AMAZING and most impressive of all, she is a baby whisperer. After her visit, we had a much better understanding of breastfeeding, and she also supplied us with an arsenal of resources, customized just for us: baby exercises to strengthen his neck (so he can be an ambi-turner and more effectively nurse both sides), cheeks and tongue; nutrition guidance for me; a pain mgmt/treatment plan for the issues from nursing incorrectly; and details about how to specifically improve where we needed to. She responded to our follow up questions and helped us refine our techniques. Please, please don't hesitate to call her if you're having any doubts or troubles with breastfeeding.

Marie was a fundamental part of our birth experience. I do not think I could have gotten through…read moremy labor and delivery without her. She fit in perfectly with our family including our dog and grandmas who were present at the hospital. We had several meetings with her before birth so we could get comfortable with each other and get our questions answered about hospital births, exercises to help baby get into ideal birth position, and postpartum care. As is typical, our birth did not go as planned. We ended up doing an induction close to 42 weeks and ultimately had an urgent cesarean delivery. Marie provided a steadfast and comforting presence during labor, providing comfort measures and encouraged different positions, and made everyone feel more calm. She also made sure we had options and made informed choices when interacting with hospital staff. Marie stayed at the hospital until our cesarean was over and helped us with initial breastfeeding and postpardum care, which was helpful because I was exhausted and not feeling great. A week later, we met to go over a timeline of the experience and process it together. That meeting was incredibly healing for me and has helped me process and come to terms with the experience. I am happy to give my strongest recommendation of Marie for doula services - she is intuitive, compassionate, calming, and provides a wealth of experience to ease the first time parent.

Wanting to be as prepared as possible for my first baby, I started looking into a breast pump. I…read morecalled my insurance company, and found that all I needed was a prescription. I didn't have to have my baby yet or be a certain number of weeks or anything. Just get an Rx and go to one of the places on their list of in-network providers. This place was on the list. I checked their website, and it says they bill insurance for breast pumps. I really feel that I did my due diligence on this. The condescending, lazy women here disagreed. They refused to provide me with a breast pump, because I haven't had my baby yet. My insurance will cover it, they just won't give it to me. Not only that, but they acted like it was somehow MY fault, and like I was stupid for even asking. "Well I"m sorry YOU didn't call ahead." Um, your website says you provide the service I want, why would I think I needed to call ahead to confirm that? "Are you delivering at Providence?" No, but what difference does that make? They didn't explain, but my guess is that they aren't interested in helping anyone who isn't. "We can help you AFTER you deliver your baby." Thanks, but I am BIRTHING my baby at home, and I am not going to make an extra trip out of my house with my brand new baby to come to your store to be judged and talked down to. Also, I can't really use it to help make sure my baby doesn't go past two weeks overdue if I don't have it until after he is born. If I do need lactation support, I certainly wouldn't want it from these women. I don't think being treated like an idiot would be helpful to any mom who was already tired, frustrated, worried, and doing her best.

I would never have found this place...it's tucked into an unassuming building near the Laurelhurst…read moretheater. I was fortunately pointed here by someone at Mother Nature. On the plus side, this very small store is packed with breastfeeding gear, particularly pumping stuff. I had a breast pump but none of the accessories, so I was able to pick and choose what I wanted here (they carry all Medela stuff.) They also have nursing bras, quite a selection, though I wasn't looking closely at those. On the downside, I didn't feel like the person helping me was super-helpful. She did seem pretty knowledgeable, but also a bit judgy, like; "Oh, you're doing it THAT way?!" Which, as a new mom, I don't particularly appreciate. This is a normal store, you don't have to be affiliated with Providence hospital. It is really convenient, as breast pump accessories can be hard to locate within the city.

We are beyond satisfied, grateful, and fortunate to have had Heather by our side during our first…read morechild's birth. She played a key role in us having an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor that allowed both a healthy mom and child. Heather provided plenty of information backed by research, technical material, tools, experience, emotional support, and physical support to me and my husband during my pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and baby care. She guided us along the way with a comprehensive and organized curriculum, plus additional resources that we could follow up on ourselves if we wanted additional support or to further research a topic. She made us aware of the possible options during the decision-making process and allowed us to make our own decisions. Heather is a warm, kind, organized, and professional doula that definitely made us more prepared for this new chapter in our lives. We would highly recommend her if you want to feel more supported, empowered, informed, and calm for a smoother newborn experience.

Heather is a gem who I found here on Yelp. She was the first doula I interviewed when I was about 5…read moremonths pregnant and once I met with her I immediately knew I didn't need to interview anyone else. Heather is very knowledgable, genuine, and kind. She helped my husband and I ease our worries about what to expect during the whole journey and most of all helped us feel empowered and informed to make the best decisions that were right for us. She has solid resources that really helped us learn so much more about the process of pregnancy and preparing for labor. I also really appreciated her guidance on what to expect when communicating with doctors and how to navigate certain topics in order to make better decisions. I ended up going all the way to 42 weeks and Heather was amazing at helping me take it moment by moment, evaluating as we went along to still make the best decisions that felt right to us. When labor finally got going, she was wonderful at helping me feel more grounded and confident as well as being a valuable teammate with my husband. When I had moments of feeling like I wasn't sure if I could keep going, she knew exactly what I needed to help me find strength again. I was able to deliver my baby naturally the way I had wished for and can't thank her enough for her support. I also can't thank her enough for helping me to avoid an episiotomy from the delivering doctor, she's a rockstar of a doula! I highly recommend Heather, she is definitely the person you want advocating for you and on your team through pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Absolutely love MothetMe Doulas! I took the birth classes and decided to hired a doula for my…read morefirst child because I was scared and nervous and knew my support system would need help too! IT WAS THE BEST INVESTMENT EVER! Our doula was 100% supportive and non-judgment with every choice made! She helped me labor at home (i had my baby within an hour of getting to the hospital !) and also through postpartum and breastfeeding. I truly would not have been able to do any of it without her knowledge, expertise and encouragement! We were truly blessed to find MotherMe Doulas! The whole team is incredible, supportive, caring and so professional. Highly recommend any and all of their Doulas, their birth, labor, breastfeeding class along with the fitness class (helps get your body ready for labor)

Getting baby pics done. Sorry I don't have more info. My wife set this up. They are associated…read morewith mother me doulas and dallas birth center..getting some good pics done.