Veida has been a blessing for my husband and I during our pregnancy journey and after delivery!…read more Throughout my pregnancy, it was very easy to connect with veida, share my stressors, my anxieties and thoughts and each time Veida gave me positive words, encouragement and biggest take was the knowledge she shared on delivery process since this was our first baby. Veida responded to all my calls texts and emails promptly. She was open to rescheduling few times and always made me feel comfortable. During my labor and after birth, Veida stayed with me and my family, supporting us through the happy and exhausting moments. She has there holding my hands and encouraging me through each contraction. Veida as like a sister supporting me when I needed it the most. Veida will forever be the most important part of my life. We love you Veida!!!!

Veida is an amazing person!! Unfortunately I found her my last month of pregnancy and really wished…read moreI found her sooner. She not only helped me with my birth plan but helped me my entire labor. She knows what she is doing and knows what to do when. I cannot recommend her enough!!! She also does postpartum check ups which we all need !

Having Alicia help us (my husband and I) thru my first pregnancy was the best decision. Having…read moresomeone who knows how to navigate the whole process was so reassuring and gave me confidence to walk into the hospital in labor and know what I wanted. I wasn't scared to go into labor. I wasn't scared of anything. She also took some amazing photos that we will have forever, and wouldn't have had if she wasn't there. Thank you Alicia!!!

I've been working with Alicia as my doula during my pregnancy and she has been an incredible…read moreresource. She has an innate ability to make everyone that she comes in contact with feel safe and supported. She's an educator by training and has taught both my husband and I so much about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She's incredibly well organized, and she has agendas, resources, and notes ready for each session. She blends this high caliber of client services with compassion, generosity and deep listening. Alicia has been incredibly helpful in managing my anxiety and stress through pregnancy by incorporating mindfulness practices, such yoga and meditation, into each prenatal session. I feel so blessed to have met her and highly recommend hiring her as your doula if you're looking for a strong advocate and supportive doula!

Gail is a wonderful lactation nurse and person!! She has been an amazing resource and listener. I…read morewas 2 weeks postpartum, having so much difficulty with latching and the discomfort/pain which led me to feeling pretty hopeless with breastfeeding. And breastfeeding is one of the most challenging things as a FTM on top of everything else moms have to go through the first few weeks. It really took a toll on me. Once I got to talk to her, she gave me so much helpful advice over the phone and I instantly felt encouraged to keep pushing with breastfeeding and luckily I was able to see her the following day as well. I've seen her for a total of 3 times so far and each session she's helped me gain confidence, taught my husband and I so much, and helped me understand so much. With her careful assessment, we learned our baby had a tongue tie which helped us seek further help because this can cause pain with breastfeeding. Every time after we saw Gail for an appointment, things slowly started to get better with breastfeeding and I'm so happy we found her through my OB's recommendation. I am now 5 weeks postpartum and although it was a difficult journey, breastfeeding is much more enjoyable now. (Started to feel this transition actually after 3 weeks but this can vary for everyone depending on their situation) Thank you so much Gail!!!

Even with resources like KellyMom and LLL that anyone can easily find on the web, Gail provides…read morewhat websites cannot: confidence, sympathy, and assurance that you're not alone. When my daughter was first born, we attended the weekly Mother's Place group at PAMF that Gail hosted. Not only did I love being able to nurse openly while discussing all things breastfeeding, I was also able to use the group's convenient amenities to weigh my daughter and make sure she was gaining in those early months of life. The friends my daughter and I made there eventually became a playgroup. I cherish and miss those days! At 7 months old now, my daughter is starting solids and I'm back to work. Like most back to work moms, I've come crashing into the world of under supply (a huge fall for me, as my primary concern during our early nursing days was chronic OVER supply, to the point of constant leakage). A quick call to Gail's direct line gives me renewed hope and an action plan, every time. Without Gail and Mother's Place, I honestly can't say if I would still be enjoying a wonderful nursing relationship with my daughter today. Support matters, and Gail has been a wonderful and indispensable part of my support system.

I could not imagine giving birth without Shauna's soothing voice and loving presence!…read more I had some previous experience with Shauna at a restorative yoga workshop and her warm and gentle nature helped guide me into a deep relaxation. Additionally, three of my friends hired Shauna as their doula and had amazing things to say about her, so once I got pregnant I knew that I wanted her to be my doula too. She met with us a few times while I was pregnant to discuss birthing plans and lactation, as well as offering a folder of information and helpful books. I also got an incredible restorative yoga session!! But it was the day of my second daughter's birth that she exhibited her true gift as a doula. Shauna acted as a lighthouse and I looked to her for guidance. From the moment when the wave of contractions got closer and closer together, I messaged her and she was the one who called my love to let him know he needed to come home from work to take me to the hospital. To the middle of labor when I wanted to proverbially "jump ship", she was there reminding me of my inner and physical strength. Her voice was gentler yet louder than the voice in my head that was saying, "I can't". To the hand delivery of my placenta to her colleague who created pills and a tincture for postpartum. Shauna was an integral part of my incredible experience giving birth naturally. I would definitely hire her again!!!

Shauna is such a lovely human being, both inside and out. We knew right away when we met her that…read moreshe would be the perfect doula for our pregnancy and birth. She's incredibly sweet, ridiculously funny, and is so comfortable to be around. She felt like family during all of our interactions with her. Thanks to the sessions that we had with her, I was able to have a pretty manageable birth experience. Our little one arrived early at 36 weeks. Everything happened so quickly that Shauna barely made it to the hospital before he was born about 30 minutes after her arrival. Due to some complications, things didn't exactly go as planned, but keeping the wisdom that she shared with us in mind, I was able to come out of the ordeal fairly unscathed with a healthy little preemie. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a positive and supportive pregnancy and birth.

Ana was our birth doula and I couldn't have imagined delivering without her! Initially, I reached…read moreout to Ana about her availability as a night doula. A friend who recently had twins recommended her to me and praised the quality of care she received from Ana. That friend also shared how invaluable having Ana as a doula was to a first time mom and mentioned how much she learned from her. Unfortunately, our timelines didn't align on night time support, but I'm glad she was available to assist me at birth. When I first met Ana, I was blown away by how comfortable she made me feel. I didn't know much about doula services, but she was able to explain her role in my birth and it made me feel more at ease with delivering a child. At our meeting, we went over my birth plan in detail, specific exercises / stretches for a natural birth, and she patiently answered my long list of questions. After the meeting, she also made sure to stay in constant contact and send me helpful materials. When it came time for me to deliver, Ana was my biggest advocate. I had a less than ideal birth experience and I was so fortunate that Ana was there to communicate to the nurses and midwives, and to reiterate my birth plan to make sure it was being respected and followed. Ana is probably the reason why I didn't deliver in a tiny triage room! I also decided to not get an epidural and Ana made me feel supported every step of the way. She knew exactly what to do to help minimize the pain or at least distract me from it. During active labor, she continued to guide me until my baby was delivered healthily and safely. After, she stayed to make sure that I was okay before she left us to bond with our baby. Working with doulas has been the best decision during pregnancy / birth and postpartum, and getting the chance to work with Ana was a joy! Ana really focuses on making sure the mommy to be is heard, comfortable and empowered throughout the time she works with someone. Our family can't recommend her enough as she played a pivotal role in welcoming our baby to this world.

My partner and I were looking into birth doulas once I hit the third trimester, and one of my…read morefriends who had recently given birth recommended Ana to me. I couldn't have been happier to receive this referral after working with Ana. Our work together started with an initial zoom call to see if we would be a good match. From the first meeting, I felt very welcomed by Ana. She was very professional and answered every question we had. I really appreciated the timeline and contents of each meeting. Ana was very clear during our meetings and always made herself available to us via text. The meetings were a combination of zoom calls, phone calls, and an in person visit before the birth and one postpartum. She was very knowledgeable not only about birth itself, but also about how to advocate for moms during labor at the hospital. I'm not the fondest of the hospital setting, and Ana did a fantastic job at making me feel safe and respected at the hospital. I really couldn't thank her more for this. As someone who was skeptical about even getting a birth doula in the first place, I couldn't recommend Ana more.

When searching for a doula, we really wanted to find someone that would make us feel comfortable…read moreand confident going into birth. We are so lucky to have found Hannah! We cannot recommend her enough. She has the perfect balance of being very knowledgable while also being very open minded and accommodating for people's individual preferences. Being procrastinators, we only contacted her close to our due date. Hannah was very accommodating and helped us get up to speed very quickly during our prenatal sessions and provided lots of resources. Also with her background in physical therapy, she is great at walking you through exercises in preparation for birth. This was our first child and we wanted an unmedicated birth. The birth itself came much earlier than expected so we felt very overwhelmed in the moment! Once Hannah arrived, she was extremely helpful in providing both emotional and physical support. She was very reassuring and helped my wife achieve the unmedicated birth she wanted. We really don't know how we could have gotten through the process without her. After the birth, Hannah continued to check on us daily and offer lots of helpful advice for all of our newborn questions. She still continues to be helpful even though I am sure she has lots of families to support! If you are looking for a doula, stop your search! Hannah is all you need!

My husband and I cannot recommend Hannah enough!! As first time parents we had a number of concerns…read moreand questions after an almost 3 year IVF fertility journey. Hannah was an invaluable resource through my pregnancy for resources and support! She was familiar with our birth preferences and talked through the pros and cons of each decision with us without judgement. One of the things I appreciated most about Hannah is that she met us where we were at (preference for vaginal birth with epidural) so I felt confident and calm going into labor. During my labor at the hospital she guided us through some tough conversations w/ the doctors and helped us make decisions we both felt comfortable with. It was wonderful to have her present during the last phase of my daughter's birth and I felt incredibly supported by her warm and knowledgeable presence! I was glad that we found Hannah as an individual doula instead of through an agency, she is truly passionate about her work and was an amazing guide along every step of the way!!

Jasmin was incredibly supportive and helpful throughout our entire pregnancy journey. She made sure…read morewe were informed about every stage of pregnancy, which helped us feel prepared and confident about both the pregnancy and delivery process. All of her sessions were extremely helpful and tailored to what we specifically wanted to learn. She also visited us at home, answered all of our questions patiently, and guided us with postpartum setup and care instructions. During labor, Jasmin supported us with different exercises and techniques that really helped with the dilation process and made the experience more manageable. Overall, I would highly recommend Jasmin to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and supportive doula. She truly made a positive difference in our journey.

We just gave birth to our first baby and it was so wonderful to have Jasmin throughout my pregnancy…read moreand labor/delivery!! Since it was our first birth, we knew we wanted a doula to help support us through the unknown. From the first meeting, Jasmin felt warm and always respected what we wanted our birth plan to be. She's knowledgeable and explained everything to us very patiently. We went with the full package that included 4 classes (last one is a visit), unlimited prenatal massage and of course the delivery. Classes were super helpful and we didn't take anything else outside of that besides some breastfeeding classes. The massages were God-sent!! I loved it so much, I ended up gifting massages to another pregnant friend. I had gotten massages from everyone and it was always wonderful. Due to scheduling, I stuck with Amanda's schedule and she did wonders to my aching body. I'm so grateful to have had this resource during my pregnancy!! My last passage was a pressure point one and I went into labor that night! Lastly, the labor and delivery was more chaotic than I thought and I ended up having to shift my birth plan. Jasmin was so wonderful to come visit us at home to help with induction exercises and talk through additional options. She took the time to adjust her schedule to ensure she was reachable and within a good distance from the hospital during my labor. Once we checked into the hospital, she came to check in and continue the induction exercises along with ensuring our nurses were aligned with our birth plan. When we actually started active labor, she was by my side tending to my pain the whole time. She checked in on us a few days after delivery and I loved just sitting down to talk about the experience. She also shared photos of our labor and delivery, which I'm grateful for since it's something you're not thinking about in the moment. Overall, we're very happy with our first birth experience with Jasmin and her amazing team!! Thank you for everything!!!

So your incredible, hardworking body is transforming to create and support a tiny human being, your…read morepsyche is preparing for the entrance of a completely dependent infant who will turn your life upside down hopefully with joy and probably with sleeplessness...then there are those pesky pregnancy aches, other various side effects, and the labor....pregnancy can be stressful! Well, this review is for the balm that soothes prenatal stress: LOLOMA MAMA, aka prenatal yoga classes taught by Talei. I am currently 14 weeks along, and I have been regularly attending Talei's prenatal yoga classes taught by Talei since I was six weeks pregnant. She begins most classes with a check in where you can share anything that's going on with your pregnancy and receive helpful feedback. She'll incorporate helpful poses to address your physical needs throughout the practice. She'll share poses that are good for preparing for labor too. Talei does a beautiful job of personally tailoring the classes to fit an individual's needs, and the classes are always extended to all women. Her classes have a lovely flow, her voice is calming, and I always feel more in tune with my breath and body by the end of the class. The music in the background is good too, it adds to the class without being overwhelming. I like how Talei offers options with the props. Most importantly, I feel that Talei's classes bring me to such a deeper level of calm that it's one of the best gifts that I can give to myself and to my baby every week.

I hired Talei to teach a lunch time yoga program at our company. Talei's warmth and committment to…read moreyoga practice creates an inviting atmosphere for participants at all levels. Talei was great at tayloring her classes to the specific needs of participants and kept the classes fresh and challenging. I highly recommend Talei - she is a skilled yoga instructor and a great person.