Agree that I could have tried working with TND before public Yelp humiliation. But we had such a rough night with TND, by 2am (halfway through) I really wanted to throw her out, but stuck with it til the morning. As a new mom, I apologize for not having the patience to work through these issues privately. But that's as much compunction as I can muster. Here's my response to the TND response. Incidentally, my initial email to TND referencing my earlier review was prefaced with the following: "It is with great pain and sadness that I am writing this email. I'm not sure if there is anyone who leads the TND group and manages constructive criticism or feedback on behalf of the organization, but if there is, I wanted to let you know about our recent experience with TND. It is posted in a Yelp review. I made best effort to respect privacy, to be objective, and to be fair. The content of my review is copied below." --Response to Anna M.-- Re: unrealistic expectations with a 4-day old, I don't fault TND for my baby's cluster feeding night habit. I do fault TND for sitting around doing nothing while I fed him for a total of 4 hours over the course of the evening. Re: breach of contract response, I believe it's breach of contract on the part of our TND, and not us, when she did not perform a large majority of the tasks marketed on your website, reiterated during the "meet the doula's" session my hubby attended two months before the birth of our baby, and that our specific TND assured us she would do during the 1 hr interview in advance of hiring her. Re: extra bonding time, perhaps you should put that information on your website so you don't mislead parents who think a TND will be helpful during the first few days with a newborn. Re: taxes, I'm not an accountant, but I'm pretty sure under-reporting income is illegal. Our TND admitted during the first night that the reason she wouldn't provide her SS# is to under-report income. Post-partum doulas can be paid for using DCAP, and DCAP requires SS#. The only reason to not provide it is to evade taxes. If your policy is to not make DCAP payments possible, this information should be provided on the website as well. You are not cheating "the system" - you are directly taking more money out of your customers' pockets by shielding your own tax liability while increasing ours. Unhelpful and unsympathetic response from Anna M. came after what was intended to be constructive criticism and a chance for them to make right. Unrealistic expectations? I only expected the doula to provide the services as advertised. If only she did one of the many things she was supposed to... read more

I would like to recommend our night doula, Emma. She was basically a Godsend. She came and watched our baby the night I had to go back into the hospital for complications. As a brand new mother, although I had read a lot and attended classes, I was basically clueless. Emma gave us the practical knowledge and information we needed during the critical initial weeks home. Watching Emma bath and swaddle the baby was the best class I ever took. She taught us things about sleep and feeding that we would never have figured out on our own. To this day, our baby sleeps through the night, and as soon as she was over 11 lbs! Our friends told us that it was the best money they ever spent, and although it wasn't cheap, they were right. I had major issues with breastfeeding/latching, so our baby had to be fed formula initially. Emma helped implement the lactation consultants' advice. I couldn't have done it without her. The beauty with Emma was that she was completely supportive and reponsive to our wishes. Even now, once in awhile I have questions. Emma is always a text or email away. We could have done it without her, but boy we would have had a far far far harder time. She's an Irish blessing:) read more

I highly recommend Colleen M. and Trinity Night Doulas. Colleen first met our babies when they were in the NICU and has helped us out immensely after we came home from the hospital. She is diligent about keep notes on how the babies acted/slept during the night and how much they ate. She is always happy to give advice/recommendations for them regarding scheduling and feedings. In addition, she washes/sterilizes all of the bottles and pumping equipment while the babies are asleep and even tidies up our kitchen. My babies love her and I feel very comforted in knowing that during the night my babies are being take care of by such a loving and caring person. I don't think we could have gotten through the newborn stage without her and recommend her to all of my friends. read more

Baby whisperer..Mary Poppins...Sleep angel I've been in denial, because writing this review means Olive is actually gone :( As all of her other reviews say, HIRE HER....look no further...you have found Mary Poppins. Hire her for as long as you can...and then some...you will not regret it. She is the BEST! Our little kiddo was actually pretty well behaved and problem free...but having Olive come, gave us peace of mind and assurance that everything was normal. Being able to wake up and feed, then go right back to bed was so helpful in feeling rested (well...as rested as a new parent can feel), and getting all sorts of tips and advice from Olive was so wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent when it comes to babies, but she also knows how to care for parents...there were nights when we really needed someone to tell us we were doing a good job...just a little encouragement goes a long way for first time parents- Olive's advice, personality and sense of humor are priceless, and just what the doctor ordered. While we lucked out and the kiddo wasn't colic or any of the other terrors new parents fear, I have no doubt that Olive would have handled any issue with a smile...I secretly believe just having her prevented any problem issues the kiddo would have had. While we are nowhere near having our second child, hiring Olive to care for the future kiddo is already on the checklist - that is how much we love and could not have done it without her. Things that will cross your mind once you've hired Olive: 1. How can we keep Olive for the next 12 months....every night 2. Is there any way we can bribe her to work during the day 3. Will she adopt us into her adorable family? 4. Is there an Olive fan club? ...there should be read more

Before my son was born, my husband and I went back and forth on whether or not we should hire a night doula. I was really unsure of the cost but decided to reach out and get some more information before I made my mind up. Within the first minute of talking to Chris, I knew I wanted her here to help us. Chris was beyond professional and took care of not only my son, but also me. Immediately she made me comfortable and at ease post c-section. She quickly became part of the family (my dog eagerly awaited her to come over). She enabled me to sleep and recover from a c-section, was helpful in helping me with tips, and always took to any preference I had. My son is an excellent sleeper (never has had an issue and is now 16 months old) and I completely credit this to Chris. She taught him how to sleep (I had no idea this was so important). When the time came for us to graduate (we used Chris through his first 6 weeks), I felt prepared and he slept decently enough for us to make it on our own (my husband travels a decent amount so many nights I'm on my own). I'm now 15 weeks pregnant with my second, and the first person I told was Chris - I can't live without her for the second! read more

This review is for Olive. Bottom line is that this woman clearly knows what she's doing and was tremendously helpful to my husband and I. Neither of us have family in the area, so it was great to be able to rely on Olive's guidance and expertise. I suspect we would have been in deep trouble had we not hired Olive. We hired her for 2 1/2 months and she helped us get our baby to generally sleep through the night within that time period. She was always quick to respond with phone calls/ texts when I was desperate for help when baby was fussy/ crying, etc. Olive was never judgemental and was always helpful and supportive. She's also kind, sweet and has a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Olive to any new parent. Or second/ third time parent for that matter. read more

Amazing gift of support & love when you need it most. Cannot say enough positive things about these wonderful ladies. Thank you!!!!

My husband and I agree that hiring our night doula, Emma, was the best money we have EVER spent. She made our transition from a family-of-3 to a family-of-4 nearly seamless. She has the warmest demeanor, is extremely knowledgeable with infant care, and helped my daughter sleep better. We didn't have a night doula with our first baby, and found the transition to parenthood extremely hard. There was tons of bouncing/rocking/shh-ing him back to sleep at night, and I was a zombie for my first few months of motherhood. It HAD to be different the second time! Emma came highly recommended by a friend, and our experience with our daughter couldn't have been more different. I was able to sleep for hours between feedings, as Emma would change baby's diaper/rock her to sleep/put her pacifier back in/whatever was needed. I didn't even get out of bed on the nights she was with us! I had been hesitant to hire a night doula, since I do NOT like people in my space. ;) But the first night with Emma felt so comfortable and right. She was as quiet as a mouse and was gentle with me and the baby in every respect. I only wish we had scheduled her for longer than the 6 weeks we did. I couldn't recommend Emma more highly. She will be the first person I call if I ever get pregnant again! read more

Warning: Dad Review :-) My wife gave birth to identical twin boys in December of 2012 and we were beyond thrilled with the services provided by Anna M and Trinity Night Doulas. Short Version: If you have the opportunity to hire Anna M, you have to do it. Your kids will be happier, smarter, healthier children as a result of her amazing work. Also, you will be well-rested, well-informed, confident parents. I'm completely serious. Hire her. Long Version: As first time parents, we were looking for a night doula who could competently handle twins while also providing guidance and support to my wife. We were looking for someone with a sweet personality, who also conveyed confidence in her work. We interviewed a number of candidates and chose Anna M. Hiring Anna has proven to be the best decision we have made regarding the boys and our new life as parents. Here are some things we love about Anna: - ALWAYS on time or early. - We live in a small house and over the four months we worked with Anna, we never had to wake up to help her with our boys. She is a total pro with twins and babies in general. - Clean baby dishes every morning. - Clean and folded baby laundry every morning. - Constant support and guidance to my wife on all matters of mommyhood - Flexible on a weekly basis to match business-travel schedules (we tried to stick to a schedule but when necessary, Anna would adjust to provide the most value to our boys and my wife). - Very respectful of our wishes as parents (helped the boys learn to sleep in their own room once they were old enough, helped them drop two of their four night feeds when they were ready, never watched TV while they were in the same room, etc). - Very respectful of our home. - Always in a great mood and very easy to talk to and learn from. I think my wife missed Anna even more than our boys did when we were finally ready to say goodbye. - On one or two occasions we requested nights that Anna wasn't available and she was always able to secure coverage for us within her network. Colleen was excellent with our twins as well. For the time she was with us, Anna M. really became a critical member of our family. We will always remember the important role she played in our boys' lives and will continue to provide an excellent reference for her whenever asked. If you want to have a phone reference, send me a message. Either myself or my wife will make time to answer any questions you have. If you have read this far, you clearly care about your kids a lot. Do them a favor and hire Trinity Night Doulas. Thank You, Mike read more

I recently had the good fortune of having Chris Lordan as my night doula for the recent birth of my daughter. I cannot recommend her enough! I truly believe that she played a major role in getting my daughter's life and my new journey into motherhood off to a great start. She was extremely nurturing not only to my daughter, but to me as a new Mom. I trust her implicitly and still call her to babysit. She gave me great guidance and encouragement in those first few weeks. I slept very well in between feedings because I felt like we were in such good hands. She gave me great advice on breastfeeding, which was hard for me at first. She even brought me food and baby clothes! Hiring Chris was one of the best decisions I made in my new role as a Mom. read more

This review is for Mary Flynn (also goes by Mary B), but as she is a part of Trinity Night Doulas, I'm putting my review here. I was and still am a total rookie when it came to motherhood. While some ladies spend their pregnancy reading books on parenting, taking classes, interview friends with babies, purchasing baby gear, ect.....I was the total opposite. I didn't crack a book and had to be forced into purchasing a crib. However, the one piece of advice that I did heed was to get a night nurse. Many of my friends hired fancy NY baby nurses that fly out and come live with you and your newborn. However, I wasn't interested in having someone live with me during my first weeks as a mom. Rather, I wanted someone to help us out during the nights and then left during the day. So I googled Night Nurse/Doula and called. Trinity Night Doulas is a co-op of Doula's that work together and help match families with doulas. Mary came to our home for an interview and I loved her demeanor right away. She was calm and mellow with a great sense of humor and gorgeous Irish accent. I immediately liked the fact that she didn't seem bossy and dictatorish - which was my fear for a night nurse / baby nurse/ night doula. Rather she said she would tell us her opinion, but whether we chose to follow her advice was up to us. Additionally, I wanted to like the person who was going to be in our home for 8 hours a night and I definitely got the vibe that I would like Mary. We called Mary from the hospital and arranged for her to be there the first night that we came home with our new daughter. From that first night until now - Mary has been nothing short of amazing. Here are my top reasons for why you should get a night doula from Trinity Night Doulas and ask for Mary Flynn! 1) it is worth $$. Instead of buying al the fancy gear and monogramed pillows with your newborn's name on it - spring for a night doula. They are worth every penny. Or ask for family to pitch in instead of buying you tons of baby gifts that you really don't need or want. 2) Mary is great to talk to during the middle of the night feeds. Instead of sitting there alone in the dark with a newborn sucking away for 30+ minutes trying not to nod off or staring blankly into the darkness, you get to chat with Mary. She's a wealth of knowledge about everything having to do with new-borns and kids in general. She makes you feel at easy with her so that you can ask whatever questions you want. She also has a wicked sense of humor and we spent many nights laughing so hard that I thought my stitches were going to bust open. 3) Mary and the Trinity Night Doulas know all the best products to purchase. Forget to top rated stuff on Amazon or recommended by the cute, kidless employees at Giggle or Sprout. These ladies will tell you what is best for your child based on their specific needs. In our case Mary told us witch swaddles to get, which diaper size we needed, bottles and nipples to help our little girl eat slower and so much else. 4) You get at least some hours of uninterrupted sleep. Trust me this is worth its weight in gold. 5) Your partner or husband can sleep straight through the night. 6) Mary and other night Doulas do all the things that make having a newborn so difficult. At first I wasn't sure what exactly a night nurse/doula does....but now I understand. Mary brings my baby into me when she's hungry. When its over, she takes the baby away, changes her, soothes her and deals with all the other 45+ minutes that it takes to get our baby back to sleep. She's doing all of this while I'm dreaming of giant McDonalds Milkshakes and getting my pre-pregnancy body back in shape. 7) Mary is super responsive. I call, text and email her with any questions that I have during the day. She's quick to respond and makes me feel like I have an expert there when I need her. 8) A night doula leaves at 6am which gives me the day to hang out with my kid and practice the skills I learned from Mary during the day. Its a great way to have someone to help you, yet not become totally dependent on them. I cannot begin to say how much I highly recommend Mary and Trinity Night Doulas. She helped me become a confident mother and gave me so many tricks and tips that will carry me through the months to come when Mary is no longer our 10pm savior. read more

Wow, this review is long overdue! I wholeheartedly recommend Anna and her team of doulas. I have three children and hired Anna to help with each one of them. When I had my first baby, I thought I would have it all under control, but 10 days into it, I wanted some help! Anna and Olive arrived at 10 p.m. each night and allowed me to get decent stretches of sleep in between feedings. They also educated me through all sorts of new baby questions and phrased things in a way that shared knowledge without pushing their agenda. I had mastitis, my dad became ill, the list goes on and on, and I was so thankful to trust someone to come in to help on nights that I needed it most. I have recommended Anna to countless satisfied friends, and before they hired her, they all had questions about what a night doula could really do for a breast feeding mother. A LOT! Instead of hearing each little noise that the baby made and wondering if she was OK, I put in ear plugs and let Anna wake me when it was time for a feed. I simply woke up, nursed the baby, and 20-30 minutes later, drifted off to sleep while she changed the diaper, burped the baby, and settled her to sleep again. A few hours later, we repeated it, and so on... the best was timing a 5/5:30 a.m. feed so Anna could settle the baby before she departed at 6:00 and I was left to get a few more hours of rest. For baby number 2, Emma stepped in to help me sleep train my 6 month old baby. This isn't their standard practice, but I hadn't slept in soooo long due to sick kids, and I just couldn't take it anymore. I begged, and they came to save the day! For baby number 3, I had Emma and Anna for a few days a week for months. This definitely helped me keep my sanity since I no longer had the option to "nap when the baby napped" with a toddler and 4 year old on the loose. For this baby, I pumped whenever I woke during the night, and they bottle fed her which allowed for greater stretches of sleep. In each scenario, we did it differently, and each time they saved the day. I am so happy that I met Anna 6 years ago and am forever thankful that she helped me feel at ease with my newborn in someone else's care for the evening. She, Emma, and Olive, have their own children, nannied prior to being doulas, and are experts in their field. read more

We used Teresa McLoughlin for our second son, who had colic and was really struggling with sleep. I was at the end of my rope and was about to lose my mind... and Teresa saved me! She is incredibly grounded and calm, and was amazingly intuitive with my baby. I was very hestitant to bring in help, as I am usually an "I can do everything by myself" type of person, and she made the experience so easy and non-intrusive. We divised a plan for the night that we both felt comfortable with, and for the first time since my son was born, I didn't hear him cry all night! She sent me an extensive email after every night detailing what had happened and the techniques she was using to help him get on a schedule and get more uninterrupted sleep. Honestly, Teresa was worth every penny we spent and more! She helped our guy get on a schedule and gave me the relief I needed to be able to think clearly and get back in the game with my kids. I highly recommend her to anyone needing either a couple of good nights of sleep, or support/advice/techniques around a challenging newborn. read more

I highly recommend Christina Lordan of Trinity Night Doulas. As a first-time Mom (single Mom too), my list of "you don't know, what you don't know" was lengthly. Chris played the role of educator, cheerleader, counselor, caregiver, nurse, maid and sanity checker during the first 8 weeks after my sons birth and still works with us on occasion. Chris has a patient, easy-going, witty, approachable and warm style about her that was so comforting for me and my baby warmed to her instantly. I could not have managed my nights without her and today I constantly finding myself sharing tips and tricks or products she taught me about with other new Moms. I consider Chris a vital part of my community and trust her completely. I also had a wonderful experience with Claire who helped us out on occasion as well. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Anna and all the Trinity Night Doulas! I seriously tell everyone (even my friends without babies - ha!) about Anna and her team and how they made our lives so much easier. As first time parents, my husband and I didn't really know where to start, so we decided to hire Anna as our night doula for one month. We were immediately taken by how confident she was with our baby. We were so afraid (of everything!) and Anna taught us all the tips and tricks from swaddling to breast milk storage so that we felt more comfortable and confident. I had so many questions, even after the month was over, and Anna's always been available to me via text/call. I still use her as a resource! Once our girl was four and a half months old, we decided to hire Anna again for sleep training. Unfortunately, Anna was already committed with another family, but, the great news is Trinity has a team of amazing doulas! We ended up working with Emma and Jenny and they were equally fantastic! We were on the fence about spending the extra money to sleep train but it was worth EVERY penny!! Jenny and Emma knocked it out in 5 days and our little girl has been sleeping through the night ever since. Again, worth EVERY PENNY. read more

I can't say enough great things about Michelle Cudden of Trinity Night Doulas. Michelle met our baby the first night we were home from the hospital, and it was so comforting to have someone with so much experience help us get the hang of things and answer all of our questions. She's wonderful to talk to, especially about all-things-baby, be it ways to establish good sleeping habits, soothing techniques, baby gear, etc., and she's unbelievably warm, gentle and loving. She was always curious and excited to hear how the baby was doing each night she came to work, and was a tremendous support for my husband and me. She was consistently early to work, and was helpful with washing bottles and folding the baby's laundry in addition to making sure we all got a good night's sleep. We've stayed in touch since Michelle finished working with us, and would jump at the opportunity to work with her again. I'd say with 100% confidence - hire Michelle if you have the chance! read more

Well, they didn't hurt the baby. So there's that. I felt like the person who came to help us was a total space cadet. I had to continually ask her for water and then she was puzzled as to why the baby was taking a while to nurse...because women let milk down better when they drink during the night. Of the 5-6 doulas we used after having the baby, she was clearly the least qualified. She had a hard time soothing the baby back to sleep without my nursing, so she backtracked us with regard to the schedule we have struggled to maintain with our baby. Her attention to detail was awful; I felt like I needed to write out instructions for each part of her job. I would not hire her again. read more

Anna was the night doula for my newborn twins & we credit her with keeping us sane in the early days! She was our night postpartum doula in the spring last year after my girls were born. We primarily hired a night doula so that we could get rest at night to have energy to care for the twins during the crazy, crazy days. Even in our teeny tiny SF house, she tended so expertly to the girls that we never heard a peep out of them. She was amazing at tandem bottle feeding them (no easy feat to feed two newborns simultaneously) and soothing them back to sleep. One of my girls was a very difficult feeder and she helped us identify the cause & get help from our pediatrician. She also spotted thrush in my other daughter & helped us get it treated. She had advice on everything, from pumps to baby carriers to bottles, and would often bring by gear for us to use or try. She was great at reading my mood for middle of the night pumping sessions - sometimes I wanted to chat, sometimes I just wanted to zone out - and I really appreciated that. And as an added bonus, she washed all our bottles & pumping supplies and folded baby laundry. It was so amazing to wake up at 6 when she left with a full night's sleep & a tidy house. We also used Mary a few times when we wanted to get some additional help last-minute and she was a total pro, too. read more

My wife and I were introduced to Chris through some lovely friends, and we were so happy to have met her! Chris has three daughters of her own, and a very warm presence about her. She stepped into our home and it felt as though we've known her for years. She loved and cared for our little boy like her own, and showed us how to calm him, swaddle him, feed, and everything in between. We trusted her imminently and recommend her without hesitation. Chris is such a lovely person and really devotes her time and attention when she's with us and the baby as a night doula. As a husband, I don't completely understand what a woman goes through pre and post pregnancy, but I do know that having the best help and resources around are crucial to a happy marriage lol :) God bless Chris and her work here - you really helped us through those first 3 months of parenthood. read more

When you are looking for a night doula, I cannot recommend Emma Long more highly. She was here with us with both of our babies, and she is amazing. She is a dream when it comes to gently helping babies learn good sleep habits, and she is also a lactation consultant. She is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in so many ways for mom and baby, but she does so in a manner so as to never be pushy or advance a personal philosophy. Both of my babies were great sleepers with Emma's help, and I myself adore Emma. Her genuine personality, ease, humor and confidence are invaluable traits in those early days. She even charmed our toddler and provided many useful suggestions for her during the transition to being a big sister. Emma is the best gift you can give your family when your new baby arrives. read more

Olive saved our life after our second baby was born. She wouldn't sleep unless she was being held and we weren't sleeping at all, which was impossible after my husband went back to work and I needed to take care of my older daughter as well during the day. Olive took care of the baby at night, allowed us to sleep soundly in between feedings knowing that she was there, reassured us with her wealth of experience that things would be okay soon, and was completely non-judgemental about decisions we made. It was worth every cent and I wish she never had to leave! read more

My review is for Caroline Dahill. Or rather our own little Irish, baby guru! We were so fortunate for Caroline's help with our newborn. She helped me start the nursing process right from the beginning; from simple logistics of where to put pillows and how to cradle the babies head when learning how to latch on. She taught my husband and myself EVERYTHING regarding newborns! Swaddling, feeding routines to keep baby awake, how to tell if they've had enough or not, how to help baby sleep through the night (within 2 weeks she was on 5-6 hours at night!) There were several times that I just couldn't get our lovey dovey to stop crying...a phone call away was our answer "just put me on speakerphone and let me hear her cry" and she would have the answer for us. "She just needs a good burp." or more often than not, "She has some gas so just do such and such." She is the baby whisperer! Caroline was also always bringing little things for the baby, such as gripe water (not all are made the same!), t shirts, WOOMBIES (if you haven't heard of woombies, look them up!), etc. She taught us which bottles to use, how to deal with colic, reflux, and many other issues that I hope you never have to deal with! I have had some MAJOR issues with oversupply and engorgement. (I know, lucky me!) She taught me how to help regulate everything. Caroline also helped introduce me to pumping and building milk storage for the future. My husband is in the military, so we had to move away very soon after our baby was born. I wish I could have put her in my pocket and brought her with me! She was always available throughout the 3 week cross country trek, and she stills gives me advice from time to time. I miss you Caroline! read more

I have worked with both Anna Mullen and Colleen Mulkerins and both are amazing night doulas! For my second child we wanted to get some additional sleep during the first few months of my son's life. Both women did an incredible job with caring for my son, recommending suggestions/remedies to care for his gas/discomfort and also providing great resources and information on breastfeeding, feeding and general infant care. Its amazing how much you can forget from your first child and things are always changing so it was great to have a knowledgeable resource readily available to help me out when I had questions. In addition, when something came up during "off hours", ie during the day, Anna and Colleen were happy to provide suggestions via text or email and quick remedies when something happened. Both women were incredibly supportive and loving to my son, as you can imagine, leaving your son for a few hours the first week of their lives can be tough, but they made it easy. In addition, they helped with our laundry and washing dishes/bottles. If you're looking for a bit of help for the birth of your new child, these ladies are the ones to lean on! read more

I hired Mary Flynn from Trinity Night Doulas when my son was 2-5 weeks old, and she was well worth it! I only wish I had hired her the day we arrived home with him. My husband and I were your typical clueless, sleep-deprived new parents that were completely overwhelmed by life with a newborn. On top of that, we both had to go back to work after two weeks (while only part time for me and from home, he had to commute an hour each way) so we desperately needed sleep. I was recovering from a c-section and having breast-feeding issues, and Mary's knowledge and emotional support were invaluable. She has a no-nonsense, take-charge demeanor which I really appreciated as a clueless new mom, but is never pushy or judgmental. She is warm and funny and was so much fun to chat with when I had to get up to pump in the middle of the night. She even helped encourage my son to sleep longer at night. By 5 weeks he was sleeping in 5-6 hour stretches, which was a solid foundation that helped him sleep through the night by less than 3 months! I felt completely at ease knowing that she was in the other room taking care of our son, which allowed me to relax and get some sleep. Mary is professional, punctual, and having her support and advice was one of the best investments we made for our sanity and peace of mind. I highly recommend her! read more

Emma, who is part of the Trinity Night Doula coop, is currently supporting the overnight care of our baby girl and us as new parents. We look so forward to when Emma arrives - she's such a welcome site for tired eyes. Emma is so kind, caring, and super helpful. Our baby was in the NICU for 2 weeks before coming home and Emma even came by to meet her in the hospital to understand her special needs and bring some appreciated food for the parents. She helps us understand what is typical at a certain age and size and helps diagnose issues/problems the baby may be having. She's provided such helpful tips and tricks that have saved our sanity. She's set us up and loaned us items that have been well appreciated. She's so comfortable around our baby - even when she was small (5lbs when she came home). I feel like Emma is a part of our family and I'll be sad when we have to say goodbye...but I know she's always a phone call, email, or text away. I completely trust Emma with the care of our precious little girl and would recommend her. read more

We hired Chris Lordan as a night doula when our son was born. I can't recommend her enough. Since I am a first time mom, I had so many questions and she was like the instruction manual that you wish your baby was delivered with! She was so encouraging with nursing, helped with swaddling, schedules, equipment, clothing questions, engorgement issues etc. not to mention handling everything with the baby at night, including giving me nursing advice, when I asked for it. She brought us all sorts of things that were all very useful (different swaddles to try, nipple soothing pads, things to help with my son's gas, a travel sleeping bed (she loaned us for when we took a trip)). We only hired her to come a few days a week for the first few weeks, but she would answer questions that I texted to her in between her nights with us. Both my husband and I wanted to hire her as our daytime nanny (she only does nights)! Chris is a godsend! Love her! read more