This is a wonderful resource during pregnancy. I always learn a lot from the group check-in at the…read morebeginning of each class.

Carlee is the best. She is super patient, wonderful empathetic kind bedside manner and extremely…read moreknowledgeable

My husband and I had an incredible experience working with our night doula, Jacqui. From the very…read morebeginning, she brought such a calming, warm, and reassuring presence into our home and immediately put us at ease as new parents. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and naturally wonderful with newborns. Not only did our daughter thrive under her care, but my husband and I were finally able to get much needed rest and feel more confident as parents. Jacqui also taught us so much along the way and always made us feel supported, never judged. We are so grateful for her help during those early months and truly cannot recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a compassionate and highly skilled doula.

We had a great experience with our doula, Katie. She was incredibly supportive during those first…read morefew weeks with our newborn and helped us so much. She was kind, caring, and always made us feel supported. She truly felt like the big sister I needed during such an important time. The only downside of my experience was the lactation support. I only attended two sessions because, unfortunately, they were very stressful. During the first visit, the lactation consultant arrived late, seemed rushed, and left me with a few nipple shields that ultimately didn't work well for me. At the end, I didn't end up using them because they weren't helpful. The second session felt very similar. It also felt rushed and stressful, and my baby became stressed as well. Because of those experiences, I decided not to continue with the lactation sessions. Overall, I'm very grateful for Katie's support, and she made a huge positive difference during our postpartum journey.

We made an appointment with Dr Pransky to get a second opinion on my daughter's enlarged adenoids…read more We had visited Radys and they had only spent 5 min with us and then handed me some papers and said my daughter needed surgery. We were uneasy with that response, so I happened to find Dr Pransky through word of mouth when I was calling around trying to find someone that wasn't employed by Radys. Dr Pransky spent an hour with us, gathering all medical history and really explaining to us how everything worked and what was needed and why. He listened to our concerns and answered all of our questions. It came to be that the surgery was needed, but we felt a lot more confident with our decision after spending time with Dr Pransky and also learning about all of his experience. I did a lot of research as well, reading his reviews beforehand and I even asked the other doctors we work with about him-they all said he was fantastic and that we were in good hands. He has a very fun office set up for the kids, and my daughter was completely comfortable with him and actually didn't want to leave. We scheduled the surgery but of course I was still nervous the day of, my daughter is 2 and so little, barely over 20 lbs. I have never had a child have surgery before. Dr Pransky was great, the actual procedure was probably 10 min and everything went so well. I thought he was exaggerating when he said she would be up and playing and eating the minute she got home. 30 min after we took her home, she was already back to her normal self, playing with my other daughter. I wrote this two weeks out to ensure she didn't have any complications. She is doing so well, sleeping through the night, no more runny nose and not breathing out of her mouth. I am so thankful for Dr Pransky and doing what is best for my child and making it such a good experience. I absolutely recommend him, he has so much experience and knowledge and will do what's best for your child.

Dr. Pransky performed a tonsillectomy on our ~3 year old daughter exactly one week ago. There was a…read morechance for adenoid removal but during surgery, Dr. Pransky determined it was not necessary. We were anxious to write this review the second day post-surgery, but we purposefully waited until today to post this in the event something unexpected were to occur. Her recovery was frankly remarkable. Surgery was performed at 7:30AM and by late-afternoon, she was running around and playing like her normal self. We had to manage her food intake because if it were up to her, she would have had chicken nuggets for dinner. Witnessing this first-hand after all the anxiety build-up was a major relief. Dr. Pranksy was recommended by several medical professionals due our daughter's massive tonsils. My wife and I are extremely cautious parents and any potential medical attention for our family comes with hours of diligence. The man is truly a first-class physician and running a private practice clearly provides him with the autonomy to perform surgeries in a manner that is best for the patient and not per a larger group's policies/ requirements. We are extremely thankful for his attentiveness, care, and execution. I can imagine these tonsillectomies can become very routine for surgeons and their respective offices, but Dr. Pranksy, his assistant- Sabrina, and staff- Nour made us very welcome and personal.

Juliana was a major help during a very vulnerable time. I booked multiple at-home lactation…read moreconsultations when I was freshly postpartum, and she provided personalized and thorough after-visit reports to support my breastfeeding journey. I was dealing with blood blisters, a poor latch, doubts and fears about supply, and a baby that was temporarily not gaining enough weight. As a first-time mom, it was extremely stressful, and there were many tears. However, Juliana's visits always left me feeling more informed, reassured, and capable. We also did a weighted feed during every visit, which confirmed that my baby was indeed getting enough to eat. I still remember the relief I felt when I learned that. Juliana is a big reason why I decided to stay the course with breastfeeding. (Thank goodness, because now I LOVE it.) My insurance covered the cost of the visits, so I just paid the $60 travel fee. I also attended her breastfeeding class with my husband before giving birth. This was super helpful, but I recommend taking the class within 1 month of your due date. We took it a bit too early in my pregnancy, and forgot a couple things by the time I gave birth. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a lactation consultation with Juliana if you're in need of support!

My husband and I visited Babies in Bloom in Vista, California while trying to figure out what…read morestroller and car seat would be best for our first baby--and wow, we are so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such warmth and kindness. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, not pushy at all. They patiently answered all of our (many!) questions and helped us compare different stroller options based on our lifestyle and needs. We left feeling confident in our decision, which is such a huge relief as first-time parents! The store itself is absolutely adorable--full of the cutest baby items you can imagine, from thoughtful gifts and baby clothes to nursery must-haves. You can tell everything is curated with care. It has that perfect boutique vibe without being overwhelming or overpriced. Babies in Bloom is a true gem for anyone preparing to welcome a little one. We left not only knowing what stroller we want, but with a big smile on our faces. Highly, highly recommend!

To say that investing in a doula was a good idea would be the understatement of a lifetime. My wife…read moreand I heard about this magical concept as if it were a fairytale idea out of our reach, a luxury item in no way meant for us. That was until we met Kathryn and One Moon Doula. They showed us how we could achieve the dream goals we had for those first precious weeks while also honoring our modest budget. Not knowing what to expect, as this was our first child, we did understand that having someone with us would change everything. We were quickly linked with a few doula interviews and fell in love with one of them. Our schedules aligned and boy did it ever change our lives. I can't imagine not having our doula there for those critical nights of transitioning into parenthood, while making space for healing and recovery. We both slept more than we ever thought possible, while our son was cared for better than we could have imagined, AND we learned so much to build a foundation of comfort and confidence moving forward. No family member or friend would have been able to step in the same way. If you have nothing else on your registry other than a fund for this...do just that. It will change your whole early parenting experience for the better. Thank you to One Moon Doula and their network of Angels.

Lindsey was a blessing. She was more than I could have asked for. I don't have family nearby to…read morehelp so I looked into doula services. She made me so comfortable with her caring for my newborn, which is very hard to let someone else do. She was very easy to get along with and offered tips and advice that were so helpful to me, even as a second time mom. She made it so I could get good sleep and be ready for the next day with the baby and my oldest, refreshed. Thank you!! I am forever grateful. :)

I wish I would have reached out to Heather sooner in my breastfeeding journey. By 2 months…read morepostpartum, I was still struggling to breastfeed my son and was mostly pumping and bottle-feeding because feeding had become so stressful for both of us. I was overwhelmed and anxious after he had lost weight early on and knew something was off. With Heather's help, we discovered he had a posterior submucosal tongue tie that had previously been missed. She guided us through the entire process, from identifying the issue to recovery exercises after his procedure. Thanks to her support, we are now breastfeeding successfully and my son is thriving. I am eternally grateful to Heather for her knowledge, compassion, and guidance, and I truly cannot recommend her enough.

After seeing 2 other lactation consultants with minimal success, Heather was absolutely wonderful…read moreto work with. She came to our home and took the time to thoroughly evaluate both my daughter and my breastfeeding, which made the entire experience feel personalized and supportive. She was able to identify the underlying issues and guide us toward the care we needed. What I appreciated most was her approach; she was incredibly understanding, never pushy, and offered thoughtful, practical recommendations that felt right for our situation. I was able to reach out to Heather for questions and support after our visit for clarification. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable support during their breast-feeding journey

Beth was a godsend…read more We started having her when our daughter was two month. I had this feeling that I could rely on her immediately. She is such a loving and caring person who cares for your baby as her own child. I can ask her anything about babies. She told us we can contact her anytime and knowing that there's somebody there for you with no judgments is HUGE for a first time mama. After a month, our baby started to sleep better and no longer needed her help. Even so she'll check in with us and we are still in touch. I highly recommend Beth to all the moms out there who need help!!

I hired Beth to support my husband and I with our first child. She stayed with us overnight when we…read morearrived home from the hospital. Due to the pandemic, many newborn and breastfeeding classes were not available and being new parents without family near, we knew we needed help. She was incredibly knowledgable and taught me the basics of breastfeeding and our sons cues. Breastfeeding was more complicated than I realized, and the knowledge she shared may not have been available in a classroom setting as every baby and momma is different. In addition she worked with us a during the day and helped me while in those critical first few weeks of the 4th trimester. She shared knowledge on baby basics (which nipple to use for bottles and how to clean them properly, tools my husband could use for soothing a baby, best lighting for night time feedings, etc.). She stayed very busy while with us and helped with baby-related chores, such as laundry, and encouraged us to relax while she watched over our son. Beth gave us the confidence we needed to care for our son and is a master at swaddling and soothing babies! She even sang him lullabies in Portuegese - which was incredibly adorable!

The care and one on one was amazing. My daughter felt seen, heard and helped…read more The office was lovely, warm and spotlessly clean. The young lady who greeted us was very kind, smiled and was happy we were there.

Jen is absolutely incredible with her knowledge, compassion and care for those she interacts with!…read moreShe makes you feel supported and empowered in your choices as a parent. She is extremely generous with her time when she is working with you and generous in sharing supplies to ensure you have what you need to be able to feed your baby the way you want to be able to feed. As a first time mom, meeting with Jen was an absolute must and I cannot recommend her enough to first time and experienced mothers/families! Thank you, Jen, for the compassion and knowledge you bring to families.

I highly recommend Julie! I saw her with my son and she was excellent and saved my breastfeeding…read morejourney. I knew i had to see her again after my daughter was born. She is so knowledgeable when it comes to breastfeeding and has the best advice and tips on positions and excercises to help baby latch better. She is also very skilled at assessing oral ties, but is not pushy in any way to get them released. If you do decide to release a tie, she has a list of people she recommends who are all great too. The support she gives is amazing. she is always so calm and kind and truly cares about helping you. It makes you feel really comfortable. Breastfeeding is not easy but having Julie is a godsend!!

I cannot rave enough about Julie's expertise and kindness! I went in with mastitis and she helped…read moreme to cure it without antibiotics and without an emergency on my hands. She also educated me on flanges and I was using the wrong one thinking I knew everything as this was my second breastfeeding journey. She was beyond kind and took so much time with me to really assess and help me along in my breastfeeding journey! I was so thankful to have this help and now an amazing lactation provider! Every breastfeeding woman should have a Julie in their life!

Annika was an absolute godsend during those early newborn days and an incredible support as a…read morefirst-time mom. She came highly recommended by a friend and completely lived up to the recommendation. Every night, she arrived on time with a smile and was immediately ready to help with the baby. She did an amazing job protecting my sleep while also making sure my baby's needs were always met with so much care and attention. What really stood out was how knowledgeable and up-to-date she is on the latest research and evidence-based newborn care recommendations. I felt completely safe, supported, and at ease knowing my baby was in such capable hands throughout the night. If you are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and experienced night doula, I cannot recommend Annika enough. She made such a huge difference for our family during a very special -- and exhausting -- time.

We cannot recommend Annika highly enough. She was warm, completely consistent, and totally…read moreprofessional--every single night. There was never a moment of doubt that our child was in good hands. We truly cannot imagine navigating that season without her.