Juliana was a major help during a very vulnerable time. I booked multiple at-home lactation…read moreconsultations when I was freshly postpartum, and she provided personalized and thorough after-visit reports to support my breastfeeding journey. I was dealing with blood blisters, a poor latch, doubts and fears about supply, and a baby that was temporarily not gaining enough weight. As a first-time mom, it was extremely stressful, and there were many tears. However, Juliana's visits always left me feeling more informed, reassured, and capable. We also did a weighted feed during every visit, which confirmed that my baby was indeed getting enough to eat. I still remember the relief I felt when I learned that. Juliana is a big reason why I decided to stay the course with breastfeeding. (Thank goodness, because now I LOVE it.) My insurance covered the cost of the visits, so I just paid the $60 travel fee. I also attended her breastfeeding class with my husband before giving birth. This was super helpful, but I recommend taking the class within 1 month of your due date. We took it a bit too early in my pregnancy, and forgot a couple things by the time I gave birth. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a lactation consultation with Juliana if you're in need of support!

My husband and I visited Babies in Bloom in Vista, California while trying to figure out what…read morestroller and car seat would be best for our first baby--and wow, we are so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with such warmth and kindness. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful, not pushy at all. They patiently answered all of our (many!) questions and helped us compare different stroller options based on our lifestyle and needs. We left feeling confident in our decision, which is such a huge relief as first-time parents! The store itself is absolutely adorable--full of the cutest baby items you can imagine, from thoughtful gifts and baby clothes to nursery must-haves. You can tell everything is curated with care. It has that perfect boutique vibe without being overwhelming or overpriced. Babies in Bloom is a true gem for anyone preparing to welcome a little one. We left not only knowing what stroller we want, but with a big smile on our faces. Highly, highly recommend!

After having so many frustrations with breastfeeding, I knew I needed to get professionals…read moreinvolved. Upon my search for a lactation consultant via Yelp, I was really hopeful that Ms. Sara accepted Tricare, and low and behold she does! I checked one day for availability and realized the next day that she fills up fast! What I have to say is if you have any breastfeeding needs, then MAKE YOUR APPT ASAP WITH SARA. She has an extensive pre-visit form which gives her an idea of what we are looking for. I had issues with latching & my pump supply, and she provided coaching, encouragement & hands on assistance at the very first visit. She is educated, relatable, fun & just an absolute delight. It feels so nice to have someone like her to come to my house when I was feeling so hopeless and lost about my breastfeeding needs. As a new mother, having someone like her is a god send. I had nothing but smiles when my baby latched. For Sara, it was like leading a moth to a flame. She also provides follow up documentation that details what we went over, any resources related to breastfeeding (apparel, creams, etc) and her # for any follow up questions. I am so thankful to have met such a wonderful person, and am positive she will help so many others w/ their needs. Thank you Sara!

I'm a new dad, and I am so thankful that my wife called you for lactation services. I went with…read moreher to another lactation consultant who made us feel terrible and essentially told us that there was no hope for our son to be breastfed. You not only came to our home and worked with my wife, you provided a plan and guidance that was so desperately needed. You showed her the exercises to give our son, and different techniques. I am proud to say that our son is 100% breastfed, and is very happy and healthy. I cannot thank you enough for the peace that has come from your services.

Cindy is absolutely incredible!!! We feel so lucky to have connected with her seven months ago. Our…read moretwo and a half year old twins were born at 26 weeks and had various developmental delays. Before we started seeing Cindy, they were barely talking. In the last seven months, they have gone from saying a few words to talking constantly and showing true engagement with the world around them! In addition, she has helped them develop new gross and fine motor skills, an understanding of imaginary play, and new social and cognitive skills. Our boys absolutely love their time with Miss Cindy! She always makes sure they are comfortable when introducing new activities and skills so they can approach it with a sense of confidence that allows them to be successful. She is a wonderful resource for information related to delays, behavioral modification, and normal parenting issues. We are going to miss her so much when we start preschool this fall! I can't recommend Cindy enough- she is truly amazing!!

Cindy has been an amazing resource for me as a mom and partner with my kids. She has a specialty…read moreworking with infants but has also helped three of my four kids until they turn 3. She is so knowledgeable, engaging with the children and helps really hone into what each child needs. I recommend her whole heartedly for anyone with a little one needling extra support for language, motor skill development, feeding and any other early childhood development needs. Wonderful woman and fantastic expert.

Carly is an incredible coach and healer. I started working with her in early 2015 on improving my…read morehealth and incorporating more wellness routines into my day-to-day. She put me at ease right away in our first in-person conversation and helped me think through what my goals were (getting 'real'--eating real food, avoiding synthetic skin/body care products, etc.; finding and incorporating spiritual practice; and shedding some extra lbs I'd been carrying around). It was clear from the beginning that she was interested in learning about me and what I wanted to do so that she could design a very individualized protocol and arsenal of resources for me. Her approach was holistic and completely free of judgement. Because she helped me establish clear goals and then tailored a plan to me so expertly, I was able to follow it and make adjustments as needed. AND, Carly has been extremely responsive to and helpful with any questions or inquiries I've sent her way in the last year and a half. Earlier this year, I had a Reiki session with Carly (my first with her, my second ever). The 'hands-on' portion of the session was really comforting and grounding. The post session debrief was invaluable. Carly's intuition and guidance were right on the money and really helped me to start working through some blocked energy and negative thought patterns. I can't say enough good things about Carly. She's a consummate professional, she knows her stuff and she truly cares about her clients. Thank you, Carly!

I've known Carly through social media over the years. When I started having some nutritional…read moreconcerns and wanted some advice from a professional I was so glad I knew Carly. I signed up for an hour power session to discuss issues I've had with cholesterol, migraines, hair loss, among other things. To begin, I completed a survey for Carly which included lots of back history I wouldn't have even thought of to provide. From the prep work she did ahead of time to the meeting to after the meeting, the level of professionalism and thought put into all communication has been amazing. I received great follow-up materials, comprehensive lists of foods, supplements, links to articles and podcasts, and a bunch of other materials I know I can trust. She also took the time to check in after our meeting to see how things were going once I implemented some of her suggestions. I'm located in Austin and the ease of working with her over the phone has been great! Thanks Carly!

I'm incredibly grateful for Janae! My baby was losing weight, so the pediatrician recommended…read moretriple feeding to help with weight gain and address concerns about my low milk supply and my baby's feeding efficiency. After a month, we saw no change. Switching to exclusive formula feeding seemed like the only sustainable option, but I was heartbroken at the thought of giving up breastfeeding. A lactation consultant from my breastfeeding support group strongly recommended Janae as a last try. She was able to come over the very next day and helped us create a new plan to increase my supply and gradually reduce bottle feeding. Throughout the process, Janae was always available over text. She offered practical guidance on how to move toward our goals and emotional support that helped me trust the process. Before meeting Janae, I truly felt like there was no hope for my breastfeeding journey. After a month of hard work and her constant support, I'm thrilled to share that my baby had his first full day of exclusive breastfeeding yesterday!

I attribute my success in breast-feeding entirely to Janae. I hired her for a prenatal consultation…read morewhere she taught me how to hand Express colostrum to the point where I had collected ample before my baby was born five days later. Additionally, I hired her for a postpartum visit, where she helped alleviate engorgement in my breast. I would have paid triple for her advice and her guidance for-feeding. She completely changed the game for me and my son. I am no longer inflamed, the engorgement in my breast is manageable with her massage techniques, and my positioning, while breast-feeding allows for my baby to maximize eating. She is worth her weight and gold and is a complete godsend. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is pregnant or recently postpartum because she will completely change your life for the better.

Dara is an absolute angel. She's knowledgeable, sweet, helpful, and meets you where you are at. I…read morehad an oversupply and overactive let down AND my baby had a shallow latch. Dara helped with all of these circumstances and made me feel so comfortable. She showed me different feeding positions that specifically would help my baby. My baby is over four months now and he has never had to take any formula Because of her guidance and expertise I am a confident breastfeeding mama ! Thankyou Dara!!

While my pregnancy was wonderful and healthy, it was also frequently wrought with anxiety. I lost…read moremy mother just three months before discovering we were pregnant, and I had always envisioned that she would be there by my side, along with my husband, to deliver my first baby. In addition to desiring the type of nurturing and support only a mother can provide, I also wanted to have an unmedicated labor and delivery. Enter Dara, who instantly made me feel comforted and supported just after a few video calls. When my husband and I met her in person, we felt reassured and excited to have her by our side as we approached our due date. Dara was always available and easily accessible throughout the pregnancy for questions and provided me with an incredible amount of evidence-based childbirth information to help guide my birth plan and help me feel that much more prepared. And while nothing can truly prepare you for such an intense life event, I went in with much more confidence than I would have had without Dara's help. Once we were finally in active labor and called Dara into the hospital, she jumped right in with getting me moving and changing positions to help labor progress and get the baby in a good position. She also helped my husband support me by gently guiding him and educating him throughout the process. While I ended up getting an epidural close to 9cm, she remained active in positioning my body, keeping me hydrated, and helping both my husband and me get some rest before pushing. What I will remember the most from this entire experience is how Dara seemed to embody my own mother's energy with her tenderness. It was as if she knew exactly what I needed, when I needed it the most, without me needing to say a word. We delivered our sweet baby boy with Dara by our side and will never forget what a beautiful experience we had together. -Frances If there is one thing you do to prepare for your child's birth, pick up the phone and schedule a consult with Dara. As a first-time Dad, I had no idea what to expect at the hospital, even with the childbirth classes and e-learning videos. Nothing prepares you. While I initially thought the nurses would be there to support my wife, they're busy working. They don't have the bandwidth to be fully present. Dara was there every step of the way to help her emotionally and physically. Even with our relatively healthy childbirth with no complications, Dara stepped in. To watch her in action was such a relief because I knew my wife was getting the best possible care. Dara also didn't take over the reins. She made sure I was a part of the entire process. You can't put a price on that peace of mind. If I had to sell an organ to pay for Dara's services, I would. She's the most amazing, nurturing doula in north county. -Steven

I cannot rave enough about Julie's expertise and kindness! I went in with mastitis and she helped…read moreme to cure it without antibiotics and without an emergency on my hands. She also educated me on flanges and I was using the wrong one thinking I knew everything as this was my second breastfeeding journey. She was beyond kind and took so much time with me to really assess and help me along in my breastfeeding journey! I was so thankful to have this help and now an amazing lactation provider! Every breastfeeding woman should have a Julie in their life!

I was two months away from going back to work and my baby was completely refusing the bottle. I was…read morepanicking, I tried everything I could find in the forums: different times of day, trying while I was home vs. out of the house, different bottles, different approaches. Nothing was consistent, and I was terrified I was just making him hate the bottle even more. That's when we reached out to Julie and honestly it was the best decision. She gave us specific exercises to work on and helped us go slow and rebuild positive associations. She was also just a text away whenever we ran into issues, which made me feel supported and confident that we were doing the right things. I would send her a video if things weren't going well and she would be able to advise on way to tweak to help him accept the bottle. After 3 sessions, baby was finally opening his mouth readily when presented with the bottle, something we never thought possible! Fast forward -- my baby is now 6.5 months old and happily takes five bottles a day at the sitter while still breastfeeding at home. He switches between the two so easily now. It has been such a huge relief, and the progress has been incredible. It was absolutely worth it, and I highly recommend her to any parent struggling with bottle refusal or feeding transitions!

Lindsey was a blessing. She was more than I could have asked for. I don't have family nearby to…read morehelp so I looked into doula services. She made me so comfortable with her caring for my newborn, which is very hard to let someone else do. She was very easy to get along with and offered tips and advice that were so helpful to me, even as a second time mom. She made it so I could get good sleep and be ready for the next day with the baby and my oldest, refreshed. Thank you!! I am forever grateful. :)

To say that investing in a doula was a good idea would be the understatement of a lifetime. My wife…read moreand I heard about this magical concept as if it were a fairytale idea out of our reach, a luxury item in no way meant for us. That was until we met Kathryn and One Moon Doula. They showed us how we could achieve the dream goals we had for those first precious weeks while also honoring our modest budget. Not knowing what to expect, as this was our first child, we did understand that having someone with us would change everything. We were quickly linked with a few doula interviews and fell in love with one of them. Our schedules aligned and boy did it ever change our lives. I can't imagine not having our doula there for those critical nights of transitioning into parenthood, while making space for healing and recovery. We both slept more than we ever thought possible, while our son was cared for better than we could have imagined, AND we learned so much to build a foundation of comfort and confidence moving forward. No family member or friend would have been able to step in the same way. If you have nothing else on your registry other than a fund for this...do just that. It will change your whole early parenting experience for the better. Thank you to One Moon Doula and their network of Angels.

Leilani is very responsive and helpful navigating the challenges of breastfeeding and postpartum in…read moregeneral. She is quick to respond and makes you feel very comfortable in her sessions.

I cannot recommend Wendy highly enough. She played an incredible role in helping me successfully…read morenurse both of my babies, and I truly don't know what I would have done without her support each time. With one of my little ones, both Wendy and Leilani carefully identified several tongue ties that had been missed and guided us through getting them properly evaluated and corrected and they even attended the revision with me. Their knowledge and attention to detail made all the difference in my breastfeeding journey. Wendy is incredibly professional, patient, and compassionate. She truly listens and takes the time to understand what you're experiencing. She is so gentle and natural with babies and she comes to your house! Even in the most overwhelming postpartum moments, I always felt encouraged, supported, and reassured. I am forever grateful for her guidance during such a tender and important season of my life. Any family would be lucky to have Wendy by their side.

What brought me to consult with Donna was the desire to lose some menopause weight. Through our…read morefirst appointment, a full health history was taken and discussed. Issues such as my autoimmune condition, acid reflux/GIRD, and lifestyle led to a recommendation to test for food sensitivities. I decided the testing would be an investment in my health. I had experienced these issues for more than 15 years and wanted solutions. She recommended the LEAP program after seeing my test results. The elimination/add-back plan was hard to follow at first, but I was determined to be successful. Within three months, I was off my medication for acid reflux/GIRD. I am working toward the weight loss aspect by following a Mediterranean-style plan which includes the food I am able to eat without reaction. I would recommend this program to others as it is an investment in your overall health and well-being. Please be patient to see results. To be successful, I am finding I need to change my mindset and slow down my expectations. There is no quick-fix to being healthy.

After seeing a few doctors to analyze my health concerns and chronic fatigue, they all said my…read moretests were normal and that there was nothing wrong with me. Donna was the first person that was able to identify a path of healing and address my concerns. Although i never thought of myself as someone with food sensitivities I now am more aware of foods that benefit me specifically and will lead to long term health! Thank you Donna!