As first-time parents, we were looking for a postpartum night doula who qualified for Carrot…read morereimbursement and would be a good fit for our family; including our dog. After meeting Arrieanna virtually, we immediately felt comfortable with her. We worked with Arrieanna for the first 12 weeks after our son was born, and her support was invaluable. She provided overnight newborn care, helped with feedings, and offered breastfeeding support, including guidance on latching and reassurance about what was normal. She also taught us practical newborn care skills, such as swaddling and how to use various nursery items we had received as gifts. What stood out most was her kindness, positivity, and communication. Each morning, she provided detailed updates about feedings, diaper changes, and our son's overall disposition, giving us peace of mind. After a C-section and delivery complications, the overnight support allowed my husband and me to get much needed rest and be more present during the day. I highly recommend Arrieanna to any family looking for overnight postpartum support. If you want to prioritize rest and recovery during those early newborn months, Arrieanna is an incredible resource.

We hired Erica for Birth support, but she simply did NOT show up for the birth. She was present for…read moreabout 10 minutes total, during a rest period after my epidural, but did not show up for the rest of a 34+ hour delivery that ended in an emergency C-section, in part because I had no one advocating for me. Her assistant showed up 2 hours into the pushing phase (after 30+ hours of labor), once the baby was already +3 station, and got in the way more than helped, so I asked her to leave. Meanwhile, I had no one advocating for me through non-consented epidural top-ups, a 3-hour unattended stretch during a staff emergency, repeated cervical checks that caused an infection, and denied requests to try different labor positions. She later messeged us saying that she's sorry we had refused her help to excuse her absense, which is simply false. We obviously wouldn't have paid that much to refuse help on the day. I would not recommend her if you actually want your doula present for your birth.

Larissa is great! Having Larissa as our night doula for our baby's first eight weeks at home was an…read moreincredible help to our family. We felt very comfortable and confident leaving our newborn in her care- she's experienced, caring, and very calm+ easy to get along with (very important for me at 3am!). Larissa is super knowledgeable, and we learned a lot from watching her with our baby. She helped guide us on practical skills like keeping the baby at an appropriate temperature, soothing, which pacifiers to use for a breastfeeding infant, and identifying when it was time to call the pediatrician. She suggested products for the issues we hadn't anticipated (stains! On everything!) and even generously lent us an infant carrier to try, which became a favorite of ours. Larissa was very professional, and logistics and communication were always smooth and straightforward. We are so grateful for her support during such a critical transition and would highly recommend her to any family looking for night support!

We feel so fortunate to have had Larissa as part of our family during the first six weeks after…read morewelcoming our baby. As first-time parents, her calm and reassuring presence made such a difference during those early weeks. She gave us peace of mind knowing our little one was in wonderful hands, allowing us to get much needed rest when we needed it most. She was always punctual, kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly flexible with our changing schedule and needs. Her support made the transition into parenthood so much smoother, and we are truly grateful for the care she provided our family. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a wonderful postpartum doula!

I found Lauren through the Evidence Based Birth website. I was so grateful to have a doula who was…read moreup to date on the research and would help support us in pushing against some unnecessary hospital conventions while still being generally pro-medicine. Lauren was very responsive and helpful throughout our pregnancy. We had great prenatal visits and texted and emailed about some concerns that arose. Lauren always replied promptly with great insight and calm. She was just the same way on the day I gave birth. I texted her early in the day that I was feeling contractions but I thought they might be Braxton Hicks. She suggested I focus on other things and time again in a few hours. Later that night it became clear I was going into labor. I waited a bit too long before asking Lauren to come - I had just started to feel the urge to push when she arrived. But I knew I was in safe hands. She drove me to the hospital while my husband grabbed our bag. Along the way she bent over so I could lean on her through the contractions. I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl 40 minutes after we arrived at the hospital. Lauren cooled my face with a cold towel and massaged me through the contractions. She also took lovely photos just after the birth. An hour later, I turned up my husband and said, "I could do that again." It was no doubt thanks in part to Lauren's emotional and physical support. She stayed another 2-3 hours after the birth as well to make sure we were all settled. Lauren has also been helping a new doula Emily train. Emily attended our birth as well and it was helpful to have her extra set of hands!

I sent an inquiry about availability and setting up a consultation for being my birth doula BUT…read moreShe's not accepting clients right now due to being a recent mom. I appreciated her prompt response to inform me.

Leticia was amazing from start to finish! She helped us put together a birth plan that included…read moreeverything we wanted to have a smooth delivery day and on our own terms. She listened to all our concerns and helped put us at ease. On the day of delivery and a few days prior to delivery she responded quickly and helped me figure out when it was a good time to go to the hospital. At the hospital she came right away and stayed with us the whole time. She made sure I had everything I needed to labor and deliver unmedicated, safely. I can't recommend her enough, she truly made that day feel so special for us and she knew exactly what I needed during my contractions. After labor/delivery she helped us out postpartum as well. She has the magic doula touch in figuring out what the baby needs, how to breastfeed, and allowed me to have some free time to myself as she took care of the baby. I'm very grateful we had her, she made the whole process feel wonderful and easy.

We loved having Leticia as our night nanny. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Leticia…read morehelped us diagnose and address any issues as we are first time parents. It felt like having a nurse supporting us through those early weeks. She communicated clearly and consistently, which gave us a lot of peace of mind. We recommend her to all of our friends to have some sanity during the newborn stage! Totally worth the investment.

I first chatted with Yula at a "Meet the Doulas" event (which she moderated) at Natural Resources…read morein SF. She was 1 of 2 doulas who started out by smiling and asking how I was doing, letting the conversation flow naturally, vs launching into a monologue about herself. I also liked her science-based approach (citing data and studies) and calm, no-nonsense demeanour (check out her website FAQ if you don't believe me :-)). All good signs. My husband and I had just one (3-hour!!) prenatal meeting with her at home to talk about hospital and medication logistics before my water broke (excellent timing!) In the days that followed, Yula sat down with us to formulate a birth plan and talk through pain management, helped us advocate for ourselves against the hospital-recommended induction, AND brought us yummy lemon pistachio cake from a nearby cafe. When I finally went into labour a few days later (no induction!), Yula helped calibrate my early contractions over text, then showed up at 4am and stayed by my side for the next 10 hours. She did whatever it took: applying firm yet gentle counterpressure when my back hurt, negotiating with a crabby nurse, singing with me as I chanted through the pain, guiding me through decision-making, and encouraging me with words of support at every turn. Best of all, when I ran out of steam about 12 hours in, she miraculously produced sachets of delicious marathoners' goo, which I sucked on to get me through the next 3 hours of pushing. She took some really incredible photos of the actual birth, too. We've been in occasional contact over text message in the weeks since, her checking in on me and the baby, me sending her questions and photos. I wish we could see her more often! She is warm, smart, and pragmatic -- a fantastic combination. As a first-time parent, I would highly recommend engaging a birth doula; if I could give Yula a 6-star rating, I would!! Thank you Yula for everything you did to ensure my birth experience was beautiful and safe. We love you :heart:

I feel incredibly grateful to have had Yula as our doula. I have very high healthcare literacy and…read moreknow I already had the tools to understand decisions related to my labor/birth and advocate for myself, so I was a little on the fence about working with doula at all. However, I also valued labor/birth as a potentially transformational experience and wanted in support in having an unmedicated birth if possible. After talking with Yula--whose calm and pragmatic demeanor left me also feeling calm and pragmatic--I decided she could help me prepare physically/psychologically for birth and serve not only as an advocate for me but also as a support during a time when both me and my partner would likely be in an altered state. This was beyond true and I cannot imagine my labor and birth experience without her. First, Yula was diligent in understanding my birth preferences. She offered evidence-based information and shared past experiences, but I NEVER felt like she had any agenda other than to support me and help me have the experience that I myself wanted. Second, she was very thorough in helping us prepare for labor. She had 3 meetings with us before my due date to talk through options we might be faced with, help us solidify our birth preference sheet that we would share with our healthcare providers, and practice hands-on ways to cope with labor. I especially appreciated guidance she gave us on perineal massage as well as exercises she offered to help me figure out ways that I personally best coped with pain/uncomfortable sensations. And finally, her support during my labor was invaluable. She offered extremely helpful hands-on counterpressure during my contractions, served as a very calm presence and helped ensure my labor room in the hospital stayed peaceful for me, repeatedly reminded our healthcare team of my preferences and ensured these were enacted so that I could focus on the incredible work I was doing to birth my baby. She provided support in a way that also allowed my partner to support me--she supported our connection rather than interrupt it. When I was doubting myself, she met my doubt with unwavering confidence in me and this helped me find more reserves (the energy gummies she gave me helped too!) Yula has an impressive fund of knowledge to share, yet always centered my experience. She is pragmatic, and also understood and supported the mystical/transformational experience of birth that I desired. I could not recommend her more highly.

We are so grateful for the day doula support and care that we received from Ludgy during the…read morenewborn stage. She was great with our son and was also very supportive to us as parents with encouragement, guidance, and help throughout the day. Ludgy was also very flexible when needed and definitely brought peace of mind during a time where I felt overwhelmed and in need of rest. We highly recommend Ludgy to any family needing postpartum support.

Ludgy cared for my daughter as a daytime doula from the time she was two months until she started…read moredaycare at four months old. Initially we had only planned on 8 weeks but we extended for another month when we realized the huge value, insight and care she brought to our family. From our initial phone call, she listened to our concerns and challenges and proactively offered tips and advice. She also had alot of great product recommendations to make our lives easier, and even went out of her way to get a secondhand bottle sterilizer from a former client since I was reluctant to spend money on more baby supplies. Ludgy was confident in care and very attentive to my daughter. She played and sang with her, supporting her as she did her first roll at three months old! It was a relief to know that my daughter was in good hands while I rested or did errands. This is my last baby, but if we had another I would definitely want Ludgy to come back! We miss her!!

When interviewing doulas, I knew Fabienne was the one based on her gentle confidence and lovely…read morepersonality within minutes of meeting her. And when I asked her why she'd became a doula, her answer that she'd had an exceptional birth experience created a vision in me that I too wanted to experience an exceptional birth......and I knew she'd be a big part of that! My husband and I had taken several birth education classes before we had our first prenatal education meeting with Doula. Within 30 minutes of her practical yet lightheartedly humorous instruction, my husband turned to me and said "I've learned more than from her than in 12 hours of classes"! Fabienne was there through many late night texts over several days during pre-labor (as a first time mom, thinking i was going into labor). And when my water broke, she was there inhumanly fast and made us feel so confident, peaceful and yet in control of our experience. When I look back at my birth, I joke that if I had to choose between the three people in the room (my mom, my husband and Fabienne), I'd choose Fabienne to be there. And it's only partially a joke! She so effortlessly was there as my friend, my advocate, my voice of reason, my coach and the glue that bound the beautiful chaos into the happiest time of my life. And she did it through 26 hours of labor!!! Even after our little one was born, her knowledge was instrumental, from swaddling properly (a newborn is very different than swaddling a doll!), to avoiding wet through diapers to properly wrapping for skin to skin. She was the best part of our birth experience outside of meeting our son and we hope to have the privilege of having her there when we have our next child! I can't recommend her enough.....your child is likely the most monumental thing that will occur in your lifetime. And the situation and people surrounding that will forever be part of the fabric of your memories. Having her knowledge, experience and love as part of that will be such a gift.

My husband Ian and I had a wonderful experience with Fabienne…read more We met Fabienne at a "Meet the Doula" night at Blossom Birth and unanimously agreed that Fabienne would be the best fit for us. Over the course of my pregnancy, she was there every step of the way with her non-judgmental, accepting approach; finding humor, fun, and friendship throughout the process. I would recommend her lovely services to any lady anywhere!

I have only wonderful things to say about Stork & Sprout! As our Postpartum Doula, Jordan was…read moreabsolutely amazing--kind, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. She brought such a calm and positive energy into our home, and her flexibility and attentiveness made a world of difference for us. I especially appreciated how responsive she was--always replying to my texts quickly and with care. I'll always be grateful to both Britany and Jordan for supporting me during one of the most special--and chaotic--moments of our lives.

As a new parent, the postpartum period is challenging enough without having to deal with the stress…read moreand disappointment of a difficult agency. While Stork and Sprout does have some excellent doulas on its team who provided great support and coaching, my experience with the agency's leadership was overwhelmingly negative. We had a particularly difficult time with Brittany. She demonstrated a pattern of manipulation, gaslighting, and lying, both to us and, from what I understand, to her own employees. Our contract promised consistent coverage, but the scheduling was erratic and communication was poor. We were left to wonder many nights if we would have support, and for several weeks, we only received 1 to 2 days of support instead of the 6 to 7 we paid for. When we requested a refund for the services not provided, Brittany refused and even fought our bank with out-of-context emails and more lies. She claims she "offered a refund" but is even today refusing to honor it as she says in the response. The lack of professionalism extended to some of the staff as well; one sick doula was sent to our home and intentionally caused our newborn physical pain. Brittany treated us like we were the difficult ones and responded with empathy-less chatGPT emails to manage the situation. We were also led to believe we would have one primary doula with a backup, but over the course of our service, we had seven different doulas come to our home. This complete lack of continuity made an already difficult period even more stressful. Based on my experience, I would advise new parents to skip Stork and Sprout and work directly with an independent doula. You will not only save the 30-40% extra fee the agency charges for scheduling, but you will also avoid the toxic and difficult management. This experience is unacceptable for a service that costs tens of thousands of dollars and demands payment upfront months ahead of providing the service. We were not able to switch easily due to the inflexible Carrot reimbursement process through the employer.