Jill was one of the best partners for our sons breastfeeding needs. As a first time mom I was…read morescared and she set my mind at ease. I highly recommend her for ANY mom (new, repeat, etc).

Two thumbs up for Jill's prenatal breastfeeding support. Jill was recommended by my doula, who knew…read morethat I had already read a great breastfeeding book + seen a lot of relevant online videos, so it didn't make sense to rehash the same stuff at a typical hospital-based breastfeeding class. Jill customized a one-on-one prenatal session to address my unique concerns. For example, I am delivering at a hospital that's not known for great lactation support, and we talked about many strategies to establish/protect my milk supply and to ensure that baby gets enough colostrum. Jill has many years of experience as a lactation consultant at various hospitals, and her insider perspective was very valuable! She's also an RN and an IBCLC RLC, and her professionalism and experience really shows. She had a great answer to all of my questions and lots of stories (both positive and cautionary) to share. Jill also helped me think ahead to when my maternity leave ends, including helping me orient to my new breast pump (she even tested the vacuum pressure!), strategies for effectively bottle-feeding a breast-fed baby, and thinking about birth control options and their effect on breastfeeding. Jill saved me from making dozens of rookie mistakes, and I really appreciate her hands-on help + lots of demonstrations with visual aids. Her office is peaceful and relaxing, and she's a very calm and friendly person. I feel better knowing that if something goes wonky with breastfeeding after delivery, I'll have Jill's number and can arrange for her to do a home visit.

Allison was amazing! I feel like this should be a standard service after having a child in the…read moreearlier weeks to confirm breastfeeding is going well and to learn tips and techniques that would've been hard to master earlier on. She conveyed expertise and had a great bedside manner that made it easy to ask (or pelt :) with questions on any and all topics. She brought certain reassurance to my wife and I and also provided great guidance on feeding and sleeping the baby. Highly recommend!!

I very rarely feel compelled to write reviews. But Joanne was so amazing, that I needed to share…read more The toughest part about my postpartum recovery was learning how to breastfeed. Joanne was patient and non-judgmental about my goals and needs. She was so very knowledgeable. After a few sessions together I had learned so much about how to take care of my late-preterm baby and she supported me as I tried to breastfeed. I don't know what I would have done without her. I would recommend Nurture Columbus and Joanne in particular without reservation.

Jillian is wonderful! Our whole family had a fun, unique and personalized session. Thank you!read more

From the owner: Personalized care and advocacy that is dedicated to you and your family; from birth, well into…read morepostpartum + beyond.

Lisa recently helped my husband and I with our newborn son. She is amazing with babies and in…read moregeneral. She was a great help in easing us into parenthood and helping us with proper baby care. She also an amazing person just to have adult interaction with when you are a stay at home mom and craving social interaction!! My son loves Lisa, he would fall asleep upon her arrival almost every time. I would highly recommend post partum doula services from Lisa and her team for first time parents or any mothers that are worried about post partum life.

From the owner: Nurtured Foundation Doulas strive to provide you with the nonjudgmental support and education you…read moreneed to navigate through these wonderful, yet challenging times! You decide what is best for your family. We ensure you are unconditionally and professionally supported in those decisions. We serve you and your family with the love and acceptance you deserve. Our services include birth doulas, postpartum doulas, overnight doulas (commonly referred to as night nannies or baby nurses), and sleep consulting. We also offer consultations for postpartum planning, car seat installations, baby registries, and baby-wearing, all in the comfort of your home. We serve the Cleveland, Akron, and Sandusky areas in Ohio.

I had the most amazing experience! Dr. Hazelbaker is so nurturing and understanding. I took my son…read moreand she had him latching in no time! She not only put me at ease, but created a specific plan for my son and I to follow.

From the owner: We specialize in Craniosacral therapy (CST) for all ages, Lactation consulting, Lymph Drainage…read moretherapy and Somenos Counseling services. We also offer FREE Tongue-Tie Assessments as well as a FREE monthly CST clinic for babies! Call our office for more info!

So we had a semi-private apt for 3pm today (1/23):…read more 1) we didn't see the instructor until 3:30pm. 2) the price here is $10 higher than 4 days ago when we got the same flyer from our OB. They did not honor that price, just said sorry. 3) I was not allowed to be back with my wife while she was actually learning since one other woman was feeding too... even though another persons female FRIEND, not partner, was allowed back. Holy sexism. 4) didn't even get back with the consultant yet and got pushed a website for products and "herbs" by multiple people. We're here to get help in a time of need 10 days after our son was born. I don't give a f*ck about some other ladies boobs, and if she cares that much then BOOK PRIVATE and not semi-private. We were prepared for other people to be in the room, hence semi-private, no? I just wanted to be there for my wife and to also take in the information to help her later. Apparently if you're a supportive male partner you're not welcome. Would not recommend.

Betsy runs an awesome little business and she really helped me to get my baby to latch. I can't…read morewait to go back again next week, because of course now that I'm home, it is not happening as easily (Although still a huge improvement from before). Her little boutique sells such cool items, and I really enjoyed talking Darla too, who helped me with a beautiful baby sling, which I ended up purchasing. Awesome work ladies! I am going to recommend you to any local new mamas I meet.

I am so happy I finally made the changes to Dr jones at Avina. He listened to me the first appt,…read more Something my OB for years wasn't listening to.

Avina Women's Care has great doctors but good luck getting an appointment. They were a smaller…read morepractice but since they have expanded it has become hard to talk to anyone about test results and even getting an appointment.

I highly recommend NEAR to You Midwifery & Doula Services!!! I always had my heart set on a home…read morebirth, and when my husband and I decided it was the right choice for our growing family, I couldn't be more thankful to have found NEAR to You Midwifery & Doula Services. As a first-time mother, the whole process of being pregnant is so exciting but can be truly overwhelming. After meeting Rachel, I immediately felt at ease and knew she was exactly what I was looking for in a support system. Her knowledge and expertise were so comforting and made the unknown of giving birth feel empowering. She gave me a calming sense of security in the birth process; I knew I was in good hands. Rachel is absolutely amazing; I cannot say enough fantastic things about her! Her prenatal visits, the actual birth of my daughter, and her outstanding postpartum care go above and beyond. Rachel and her team, Jessica and Lisa, are a wealth of knowledge and made my home birth a dream come true. I feel so blessed to have such amazing care from these women during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life, and I couldn't be more thrilled with their compassion, support, and over-all care to me and my little one. I am eternally grateful to this amazing team of women for bringing my beautiful baby girl safely, gently, and lovingly into this world. I love you all so much, and you will forever be a part of our family and in our hearts. If we are blessed with another bundle of joy, I know without a doubt, these women are the ones I want by my side.

From the owner: N.E.A.R To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd. provides women a compassionate and holistic approach…read moreto all aspects of their childbearing cycle including: Prenatal education, continuous labor and delivery support, and postpartum care. Under our care you will experience sensitive, confidential, and professional Doula care. We carefully focus on you as an individual, giving you all of the options available to empower you as a consumer and assist in developing a birth plan that reflects a respect for your values, needs and preferences. Our goal is not only to provide physical comfort measures but to also support emotional and spiritual well -being. We recognize that birth is a life transforming experience. N.E.A.R To You Midwifery & Doula Services is honored to develop a compassionate and trusting relationship with each of our clients and we are committed to your care and comfort at every stage of your pregnancy. We ahave openings for NEW Doula clients. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a complimentary Consultation! 330-209-5351