I used Rooted Birth for postpartum doula services, and I highly recommend them. First, Rooted has a…read morevariety of doulas who are approved by Carrot. So, if you have Carrot or Maven as a benefit from your employer and you are looking for birth or postpartum doula, look no further than Rooted because they have many doulas you can interview and consider. Second, their office manager Yoly is incredibly helpful and responsive. She always answered my emails quickly and thoroughly. It is clear that her goal is to ensure that moms are supported. You can go to Yoly for any problem or issue, and she resolves them very efficiently and effectively. Third, my doulas Gabrielle and Mercedes were incredible! Gabrielle was my night doula for 8 weeks, and I cannot say enough good things about her. Because of Gabrielle, my breastfeeding journey has been easy and enjoyable (I exclusively pumped with my first)! Not only does she have the knowledge and experience but she has instincts to help you successfully breastfeed. I can honestly say that out of all the lactation consultants that I have seen in both my pregnancies, Gabrielle is the absolute best! Specifically, Gabrielle was able to help with positioning and latching, and she taught me how to use a haaka so that I could catch milk without having to pump. To date, I have not pumped, and yet, I have so much frozen milk thanks to Gabrielle's insight and assistance. She is also just wonderful and a bright light to any household she joins. She supports you during this vulnerable time and really sets you up for success as a mom. I was very sad to say goodbye to Gabrielle, and I know that any family who welcomes her into their home will be in great hands. Mercedes provided me with day and postpartum services. Although I was only able to work with her for 3 weeks, she is so wonderful and has been such an integral reason for my smooth recovery! Her passion is postpartum nutrition, and she is extremely knowledgeable about this topic. If nutrition is your focus when looking for a postpartum doula, then you should work with Mercedes! She knows all the delicious foods to support you in your healing and breastmilk production. I can personally attest that her lactation cookies are delicious! Mercedes also went above and beyond during all of her shifts. She cares for all her moms and babies, and you feel that she is just an extension of your family. I can go on and on about Gabrielle and Mercedes. Because of them, my husband and I were able to enjoy this postpartum period, and I will be forever grateful for everything that they have done.

I couldn't be more thankful for my experience with my doula through Rooted. My labor was very long…read moreand I even had to be induced due to health issues and she was still there every step of the way.

The whole appointment was great! I decided to make an appt for prenatal care/family planning. I was…read morenervous and wasn't sure what to expect, but Dr.Childs and her team were very professional, thorough and very easy to talk to. I'm looking forward to future follow ups and already informed some friends who are in a similar season of life.

I've had such a positive experience at this m clinic. From my very first visit, my therapist…read moreVirginia made me feel very comfortable. The care I've received has truly helped me feel more confident in my recovery, and I'm very grateful for the professionalism and compassion shown here. Highly recommend!

Jennifer makes all births look so beautiful. She takes wonderful pregnancy and newborn photos. Her…read morebirth photos are discreet enough to share with family and not just hoo-ha pictures. I know there are plenty of cheap photographers out there, but you get what you pay for. Jen has excellent quality work at a great price.

From the owner: Birth Stories, Maternity, & Newborn photographer/videographer in San Antonio and surrounding areas.read more

Highly recommend! I found Rachel after almost a year of searching for someone to help me in taking…read morea holistic approach to healing my cervix. With her help, I went from high grade cervical dysplasia to a clear biopsy and healthy cervix without surgery. She is now my go to for all of my women's health needs. Rachel is knowledgeable and supportive. She truly cares about what her patients want. Very very grateful to have found her!

From the owner: Feeling unheard by your OBGYN? Get the luxury of time with your provider and a focus on whole-woman…read morecare. Functional Midwifery provides women's health for all ages. Annual exams, family planning, reproductive health for all ages, with an emphasis on holistic modalities. Prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, as well as Yoga are also available.

Holly was my midwife for my 3rd homebirth! She was FANTASTIC!!! I had just moved to the area and…read moredid not know anyone, having Holly support and encourage me throughout pregnancy and during birth was amazing. I felt so safe and powerful with her around. She answered all of our questions and I never felt rushed, she took her time in our meetings. After I birthed my baby, I fainted on my way to the bathroom, I never felt scared as I lay on my bathroom floor. I knew Holly and her assistant midwife had the best intentions to make sure I was ok and safe! Look no more Holly is the midwife you want!

From the owner: Certified Nurse Midwife providing a range of women's services such pregnancy care, home birth,…read morewomen's health, and teen health.

The world needs to know how much I love (like adore) Heather Kim, DO (doctor of osteopathy) of…read moreIntuitive Peds, a housecalling pediatric practice here in San Antonio. Dr. Kim has supported my little one and her spastic mother (ahem) through a high fever from some unGodly virus that reduced my chatty spunky 8 yr old peanut to an all-day couch surfer for three days. In fact, Dr. Kim predicted the exact order in which the virus would behave and has hit the nail on the head from start to nearly-finish. Oh, and, if you're a family who teaches touch-consent, take this straight from my peanut's experience: "Dr. Kim asked permission to touch me. I like her." All-in-all, as a housecalling lactation consultant myself, usually on the other side of concierge consults, I am forever grateful to Dr. Kim for letting me be "that mom" and for offering sweet, gentle and non-hyped care.

Kate Pavlovsky is absolutely the kindest, most compassionate woman.. who lives in such beautiful…read morealignment with her life purpose serving other women during their right of passage which is Child Birth. Heart-fully Recommend!! It was wonderful to have her birth wisdom near. I will remember forever how wonderful it was to have Kate with during labor! And she captured the whole thing on camera too! It really was an all inclusive birth package if you ask me...massage, Doula, photography and lifelong friend. Here's how it went.. At 39 weeks my midwife reccomended induction and that I deliver at St. David's instead of a cozy birthing center.. Kate jumped on board, last minute, and became a woman that kept my spirit and mindset focused on what I had come there to do, have this baby! This was by far the scariest thing I have ever done, being a simple natured person, wanting nothing more than to have this baby naturally and vaginally.. My fear slowed my progress and Kate effectively and gracefully and honestly gave me confidence and the ability to trust my process no matter what happens. She assured me that no matter what it's going to beautiful and perfect for me, and that we were going to have this baby! She rubbed my feet, annointed me with essential oils and made me the birth goddess that we all are as intuitive womb-en.. What an honor it was to be graced with her presence and with her out of this world birthing energy! Her expert knowledge, honesty and faith changed my entire hostipal experience.. I won't forget how much her service meant to me, it's like I had a long lost sister there to nourish my soul and in return nurture another being into the world. If you're considering a doula, massage therapist, and or photographer to be part of your birth journey, she combines these art forms so beautifully..I highly, highly recommend Kate Pavlovsky. -Kristine Rose

From the owner: Kate Pavlovsky is a Certified Birth Doula, Professional Photographer and Licensed Massage Therapist…read moreserving women in San Antonio, Boerne, Kerrville, Austin, and the surrounding areas. Her goal is to provide women with the support they desire throughout labor, birth, and the postpartum period so they emerge from their experience feeling positive and confident. Kate believes in evidence-based birthing practices that support both mother and baby's needs. She utilizes her skills as a Licensed Massage Therapist to provide comfort to mothers before, during, and after labor. She trusts in women's innate ability to give birth; she is calm yet strongly supportive during a woman's labor as she offers comfort techniques or simply her benevolent presence throughout the experience.