My husband and I took the weekend birthing class with Genie from Birth Journeys a couple of…read moreweekends ago and were SO glad we did! We were a little concerned that - being that they are doulas - the class might be a little "hippy dippy" and pushing us towards birth choices we were not quite on board with but we found nothing of the sort. Genie was quite adept at giving us ALL available options openly and without judgement. She was funny, friendly, and easy to listen to. We learned so much more than just the birth stages - the information we learned is going to really come in handy in the weeks to come and helped us feel much more prepared than any book would. Thank you!!!

My husband and I were very happy with our (Zoom) Birthing Class with VT Birth Journeys. We took the…read more2 class weekend intensive and it flew by. Genie has a great and positive vibe and it felt very thorough but not overwhelming. Genie shared a lot of resources to review what she presented and how/where to learn more, and I have gone back to those a lot since. I felt she covered all my concerns and questions. It's nice to have some local community info for after birth/new families, too, if you're in the Burlington area, but this online class would also be great for anyone anywhere. It would be nice to be able to go in person, of course, but I felt very invited to participate and ask questions. It didn't seem like there was too much lost in being all online in Covid times. I also feel I know where to look further (if needed) for ways to get in gear both physically and mentally before my birth. Thank you, Birth Journeys!

Labor and delivery is probably the most intense experience of my life thus far and when you are…read moregoing through something that extreme, you really want and need the right people around you to help you navigate. Sarah was my wonderful Doula for the birth of my daughter and she was exactly what I needed in each moment to help me through it. Without her, my experience likely would have been vastly different and as I look back I'm so grateful that she was part of my experience. She took the time beforehand to get to connect with me as a person, what my hopes, fears, desires, wishes were for my labor & delivery and what kind of support I needed. She was readily available for questions, concerns, advice, hints and tips as I went though my pregnancy. During the labor process, which lasted much longer than normal, she was truly present for me when I really needed her and I felt she went above and beyond for me. During labor she had no agenda of her own, rather she helped me think through my tough decisions based on what I had previously told her I wanted and desired. She was completely neutral & non-judgmental about my choices, wants and desires during the experience. She had the ability to help me re-frame difficult moments or decisions in a grounded, loving, caring way. Her only agenda was me & my baby: our physical and emotional well being and that's exactly what I needed. Sarah was a wealth of knowledge that helped me maintain focus, motivation and comfort. She has an easy, grounded, centered countenance, even during the most difficult and intense situations. Throughout my pregnancy, labor & delivery, I found her to be knowledgeable, wise, flexible, responsive, open minded, supportive, caring, heart-centered, straight forward & reliable. She also had terrific rapport with me, my birth partners and the medical professionals at the hospital. Sarah was born to be a Doula!

The best decision I made during my pregnancy was to hire doula Sarah Bolton. She provided me and my…read morehusband with wonderful mental, physical, and emotional support during my late pregnancy, labor and delivery, and our first weeks as parents. She helped me to think through tough decisions, cheered me on as I met medical challenges, and then actively worked with me during my actual labor at Kaiser Walnut Creek so that it was a positive experience for my family and me. Although we took the excellent Bradley Method course with Sabine Henri (also recommended) during my second trimester, it was the additional support of Sarah that made all the difference during my third trimester and my labor and delivery. Sarah went above and beyond the services she agreed to in her contract, for a very reasonable fee compared to many other local doulas. She has an extensive background in massage therapy (so great during labor!) and degrees in exercise science and consciousness studies that give her skills beyond her more recent doula practice. Most importantly, Sarah is a kind, wise, smart, grounded woman--and a mom herself. My husband and I feel so very lucky that we found her. We recommend her without hesitation!

I can't say enough good things about the team at Evolution…read more Prenatal yoga was so much fun during pregnancy. Being part of a community of other expecting women was really wonderful and supportive! It was also a great way to relax, stretch & exercise. I always looked forward to sharing my status with the group & hearing others before we practiced yoga. Susan is the very best!! Lucky me, I also got to take advantage of Evolution's massage therapy offering a couple times with Annemarie Altadonna. Wow! Her prenatal massages are outstanding - don't hesitate to book one! Take advantage of that "pregnancy card"!! Huge thank you to Jessica & Evolution for the terrific birthing class we attended to prepare for our first baby. The labor comfort & coping techniques, hospital tour, birth beliefs and postpartum education (and so much more) was so helpful on our big day! I'd also like to give a big shout out to Sally MacFadyen and her breastfeeding class hosted at Evolution. Sally is no joke, a boob and baby whisperer! Having her come visit us postpartum was extremely helpful as well. Highly recommend taking her class & following up with her once you're home with your new baby. Looking forward to their new addition in Essex and to try out some new parent groups & postnatal yoga/strengthening classes!

Thoughts from my wife:…read more I want to share how grateful I am for the community and space that Susan at Evolution has created. There is so much power in the practice that they offer, and I am overjoyed to be a part of it in so many ways. I really felt the impact during labor, and am just so thankful. Really exited to return to practice with our babe! Thoughts from me: Birth classes were an essential part of our preparation for our first child. I found Susan's teaching-style to be effective, easy-to-follow, and kind. I had zero prior experience with babies, so it was very important for me to get early exposure to the tools and techniques for taking care of an infant. Thanks Susan for helping us get started!

Greer is absolutely the best doula my husband and I could have asked for! We were really nervous…read morebefore and during the birth of our son, but she helped put our minds at ease by offering practical guidance and emotional support. Her pain management tips during labor were invaluable--it was like she knew what I wanted and needed before I could even verbalize it! Further, her kindness and encouragement motivated me to persevere when I felt like giving up. I would recommend Greer to any pregnant couple without hesitation! She is truly a gem of a doula and an all around beautiful soul.

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My wife and I had an incredible experience with Kim and company. We didn't know anything about…read moredoulas until we took Kim's Yoga for Birth class in September 2019. It opened our hearts and minds to an incredible birthing process. We learned so much more about childbirth than we had known in the past. We had a beautiful, healthy pregnancy, and a healthy childbirth. While it took our little guy 27 hours of labor to join the world, my wife was prepared for it thanks to the guidance of our doulas. This would have been a much harder experience without them. Frankly, it would have been hell! I cannot recommend using a doula enough for childbirth. It helped me so much and it was a huge help for my wife.

We used Kim as our doula and I can say that she was AMAZING. I never thought that I would be…read moresomeone who used a doula (I am a type A personality who is not into yoga, meditation, etc) but my husband and I decided to use one when I wasn't cleared to receive an epidural and I was terrified of the pain during labor. We both thought that it would be beneficial to have someone else there to help us during this process and we were right. Having Kim with us during labor was a game changer. She not only helped me with different pain management techniques but was a calming presence when we dealt with hostile nurses and a stressful labor process. She helped my husband understand decisions that he could make and helped him navigate through a surprisingly complicated labor process. I ended up having a C-section under general anesthesia so he couldn't be in the room and the hospital staff wasn't great in their communication with him. Kim helped ensure that he could be with me in recovery and that I was able to have skin to skin with my baby even if I wasn't fully conscious yet - all things that my husband wouldn't have even known to push for. She was also extremely helpful as a lactation consultant and helped to diagnose me with nipple vasospasm, which helped me be able to breastfeed my baby. Most people would have diagnosed me with thrush based on my symptoms, but when Kim checked in on us after we were home she let me know that this was not the case and I was able to try a few things to help with this. She was extremely helpful with other tips to help with breastfeeding as well. I would definitely recommend Kim to anyone who is thinking of having a doula! She wasn't there just for me, but was there for my husband as well - something we didn't realize how much this was needed at the beginning of our journey. Worth every penny!

I have been receiving beautiful, relaxing, and supportive sessions with Shari for a few months now…read more I find Shari very calming and present and can truly sense her passion for the healing arts. She's a wonderful listener, supportive, gentle, and calming and has a beautiful connection with the feminine energies. Her techniques are smooth and unique to most theraptists I have seen. I feel honored to be working with her.

I had a lovely consultation with Shari for maya abdominal massage. Shari is very calming, educated…read moreand is a wonderful advocate for natural fertility and birthing.

Anna's expertise and approach provided immediate relief to our sleep deprived family. Our baby…read moreshifted sleep patterns, within a night or two. Anna made sure we were informed and comfortable with the strategies she suggested. She is responsive, insightful and seems to genuinely care about her clients.

Anna was the literal greatest - we could not have gotten through the first few months of our…read morechild's life without her. She was the literal best in a myriad of ways - flexible, intelligent, thoughtful, caring, and knowledgeable in the very difficult world of infant sleep training!! Our baby is sleeping through the night and it's all thanks to Anna. She was even better than the strong recommendation we received from a mutual friend. An angel!!!

Kim was my midwife in 2020 and it was a great birth experience. Her prenatal and postpartum care as…read morealso top-notch.

Kim was an excellent midwife throughout my pregnancy and into postpartum. She was really just…read moreamazing and wonderful. She helped us through every decision and provided support and information with all the medical options. Our birth ended up in the hospital but Kim continued to support us through our stay in labor and delivery. Without her love, encouragement and support we would have had a much different experience. We are so grateful for Kim.