I worked with Katie and Casey from North Light Newborns, throughout my entire fourth trimester,…read moreabout three months. They came twice a week at night and it made an enormous difference for our family. I was genuinely impressed that they showed up consistently during one of Maine's snowiest winters. It was such a cozy feeling to lie in bed listening to the quiet snowfall, knowing I would get a full night of rest and that my baby was in great hands. They handled our exclusively breastfeeding stage and later our pumping and breastfeeding routine without any issue. Every morning they left the room immaculate and all the bottles washed. It was a relief to wake up to a calm, tidy space. They were also incredibly knowledgeable. When I ran into some challenges with sleep training on my own, they shared advice that was genuinely helpful and new to me, even though I had already sleep trained my first child. We did not use support with our first child. That postpartum period was much harder. I remember finishing the fourth trimester feeling like a shell of a human from lack of sleep. This time I had enough energy to work out, eat reasonably healthy meals, and really enjoy bonding with my baby. I would recommend them to anyone.

Working with North Light Newborns supported us through postpartum in ways we couldn't have even…read moreimagined. We were so impressed by their professionalism supportive guidance, help around the house, and overall presence during this new and evolving time. They are an unbelievable resource, and they make life with a baby feel easier, less intimidating, and most importantly they empowered us to be at our best as parents. We would absolutely use them again!

I delivered with Back Cove Midwives at Mercy and appreciated the care I had. I had a longer than…read moredesired labor but everything went as it should have. The nubane came right on time. A natural birth was what I wanted!

My labor was 18 hrs and my darling child was not facing the right way. Um, ow. I had an additional,…read moreexcruciating problem called back labor. Jen was so capable and calm, I can't imagine going through that awful experience without her. I highly recommend back cove midwives and also the birthplace at mercy, where they deliver. Such a skilled group of professionals. I am so thankful for them, they kept my baby and I safe. Ellie has helped me with post partum issues. They are just a fantastic group.

Jessica is an amazing resource. She really helped the whole family by keeping the house clean and…read morecooking delicious and healthy gluten-free and vegetarian meals and making sure I had snacks throughout the day (before her, it seemed all I could do was eat Luna bars!). She was a huge asset in grocery shopping for us too and even helped battle a random spring invasion of ants at our house - finding non-toxic remedies that worked for the whole family, including our cats. Jessica provided a sympathetic ear and helped me have some non-baby time to do other things around the house; for example, she held my daughter so I could find the time to work on a few volunteer projects that are near to my heart. On top of it all, she paid attention to my two cats, who were feeling a little neglected after the arrival of our daughter. I highly recommend Ballast & Buoy for any new parent, but especially as someone without family in the area and needing dietary accommodations (with an allergy, a meal train wasn't an option for us). She really helped us find our groove with the new baby and gave us the support we needed to get through the worst of the "new-parent" haze.

Jessica helped my husband, newborn, and me immensely during the early weeks of our transition to a…read morefamily of 3. She ran errands, researched breastfeeding pillows, prepared delicious meals, did some light housework (thank goodness she was there to sweep up all of the pet hair that accumulates daily), watched my son so I could take a restorative nap, and most importantly, listened while I cried when sleep deprived and overwhelmed by the experience of parenthood. I could go on and on about how helpful she was, but I'm sure my son will be waking soon to eat so I'll share 2 of the small, yet memorable things she did for me. She checked in on me and sent silly animals gifs that made me smile. She didn't have to do this, but this personal touch helped me get through some of the hardest moments. When she was at my home preparing food, she never had to ask me where to find something. She just found them which left me with three space to focus on breastfeeding or rest. I can't say enough good things about Jessica and the support she provided.

Andy is a gem and you want her on your team. Her knowledge, compassion and years of experience as a…read morelabor and delivery nurse and a lactation consultant (IBCLC- highest level of training) was the skill set we so desperately needed. She helped my sister transition back from around the clock pumping to exclusive breast feeding over 1-2 weeks with her newborn. She was reassuring, encouraging and gave her permission to do what she needed, when she needed. There is so much varying/conflicting information for new parents and Andy helped us cut through the noise and focus on what was truly important. I cannot thank her enough.

Andy was so incredibly easy to work with. She responded really quickly to inquiries and texts and…read morecame to my home the next day. She was so supportive and compassionate and worked with me to develop a plan to transition off pumping/syringe feeding to breastfeeding. She listened to me, heard my concerns, and supported me in overcoming many obstacles to obtain my goal of breastfeeding. She also made herself available to answer questions via text and phone between home visits which was great. I'm incredibly grateful to Andy for helping me navigate an incredibly challenging time. I highly recommend Andy

Cait's warmth, kindness, and professionalism made a huge difference in my postpartum experience…read more Cait truly became a core part of my village, taking care of me with nourishing meals, a listening ear, and welcomed breaks while tending to my baby. Cait is a gem of a human being and I count myself lucky to have received her support.

I wish I had a better review to write but I do not. Once my review was read I was rejected by the…read moreGenerations group. I attempted to give this organization a second chance, feeling that after 5 years after leaving this practice things perhaps may have improved. I decided to try again with a different doctor. The office manager, Jennifer, kindly called me to ask why I wanted to be apart of the practice again. I explained that I was willing to give them a second chance, they have several (12) doctors to choose from. Dr. Adams was the one I chose. I was told by Jennifer that Dr. Pelletier and Adams cover for each other so it wouldn't work out for me. I then was told that their billing practices had not changed either..what? No one was talking about billing issues. It was then I knew my review was read. Jennifer said perhaps Generations wasn't a good fit. I said that Generations had been a good fit for 20 years and because of one doctor the experience changed. She then told me "We don't think you are a good fit for US! Good luck to you!" WOW really! So, in a nutshell, time to move on. Happy Jennifer pointed out that the customer doesn't matter, that customer service is not a priority. What could have been an excellent customer service moment for them: "We see you had a poor experience with one of our doctors, perhaps Dr. Adams would be a better fit" "You had a poor billing experience, how could we have done better?" No interest in winning a client back, just pushing them away.

Dr. Pelletier was absolutely amazing throughout my entire pregnancy. She made my pregnancy low…read morestress. The on-call service at Intermed is excellent and always answered even my silliest of questions. She also had an excellent sense of humor and made appointments a joy to attend. If you're looking for an OBGYN I highly recommend her and Intermed!

I just had a baby in late August and when a friend told me that a space was opening in Cape…read moreElizabeth focused on overall women's wellness with an emphasis on motherhood, I was so excited! Ritual Art of Wellness offers lots of yoga classes (prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga, and yoga with babies and kids), reiki, women's health physical therapy, counseling for individuals and couples, childbirth education, massage, and more! So far, I've attended a Tea + Tummytime class with Jackie (Tuesdays @ 11am) and the Feeding Circle with Brooke (Thursdays at 9:30am). Both are FREE community classes, you just sign up beforehand on their website. I plan on checking out the baby yoga classes as well. Both classes I attended were great - it's a very open and welcoming environment and a great place to meet other moms in the area. I'm so excited to be a part of this community and watch it grow!

My experience with the zen chameleon was absolutely top tier. Courtney created a warm and welcoming…read morespace where I could relax to the fullest, and provided easily one of the best massages I've ever had. Every part of my experience (from the intake to the massage itself, to the time afterwards) was infused with care and purpose that made the massage truly special and healing. Courtney took the time to understand my current situation with my body and provided guidance on other things aside from massage she thought might be helpful to me. I left feeling completely relaxed body, mind, and soul, and will definitely be returning!

Courtney has set the standards pretty high for anyone who places their hands on my family…read more From our conversations on the phone, to meeting in person it was the most warm, caring and trustworthy connection. Our son had some trauma to his neck which lead to multiple swellings of lymph nodes. Once doing my own personal research while visiting Maine I realized I needed someone who specialized in lymphatic drainage for children. I found Courtney off Google and had a strong vibe about her. Our first session with our son was more than we expected. She was so calm and attentive to his needs. Explaining every procedure and how it would feel. My son loved every moment of it and we instantly saw the relief she was providing. We returned for a second round a week later to continue the flow. My sons energy had changed drastically and all of his lymph nodes had dramatically reduced. This made my worried heart warm and relaxed. Not only did her knowledge and gentle hands cure my son, but she also educated us on how to continue the work at home manually. Before we departed back to LA my husband and I had some work done of our own. Man, such a relief! Hands down the best release of tight muscles, stress and blockage she gave. I truly wish we could find another "Courtney" out here in LA, but there is only one and we already miss her. My son especially! I highly recommend Courtney for physical imbalances within your body. Especially for children who need special attention and someone who understands how much their little bodies can endure. She is certified for Lymphatic Drainage and that is hard to find. Thank you so much Courtney you truly touched our lives, got us back on that positive/healing path and we are forever grateful! See you this winter!