Janae was such a calming and guiding presence through my pregnancy and labor/delivery! My husband…read moreand I are first time parents, and I knew I wanted a doula to guide us through the pregnancy/delivery/postpartum, and help advocate for me in the delivery room if needed. From the moment I met Janae I felt at ease and in good hands! She has been so kind and knowledgeable throughout this journey, directly giving us the tools and information we needed to prepare. This saved us some of the mental energy and stress that comes with the overwhelming amount of information you can get during pregnancy. She was also responsive, especially during the last few weeks of my pregnancy (when I was overdue and almost induced) and into my initial contractions at home. I also want to note that Janae was very COVID conscious, continuing to mask every time we met and in the delivery room, which was important to us and greatly appreciated! My labor and delivery ended up happening very quickly, but having Janae there throughout (whether on the phone or in person in the delivery room) brought me and my husband comfort that all was going to be ok even when things felt overwhelming (and painful!). I really enjoyed having her there to chat with and guide me through different positions as I got my epidural, rested, and waited to dilate. I especially appreciated her support in the immediate postpartum, where I was able to text her as I struggled with breastfeeding, and at our postpartum home visit where she continued to offer emotional support as I adjust to feeding my newborn and other issues. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed working with Janae - I highly recommend her and will definitely want her by my side if we have more kids in the future!

Unable to answer basic questions regarding her work / how she helps clients during discovery call…read more Rudely cut the call when we sought clarification on the vague information provided. Given our experience, we're unable to believe the authenticity of the reviews seen on this page. Needless to say, would NOT recommend!

Sarah provided me with compassionate and expert support in my journey feeding my kiddo. I greatly…read moreappreciated her warm, non-judgmental approach and her wise advice. She was able to meet with me on short notice, followed up via text to check in on me after our first appointment, and has fielded several questions via email, even while she was traveling. I am very grateful for her support and would highly recommend her!

At 5 days postpartum, I was feeling incredibly stressed and overwhelmed, but Sarah came to our home…read moreimmediately to help. She spent several hours with my husband and me, teaching us everything from the basics of breastfeeding and milk supply to the specifics of breast anatomy. Her calm demeanor was exactly what we needed; she completely eased my anxiety and gave us the confidence we were lacking. This was truly the most helpful support we've received since coming home from the hospital. If you are looking for an expert who is both knowledgeable and deeply compassionate, look no further.

Kelly was so amazing to work with it. It was crazy to me how little support I got at the hospital…read moreand pediatrician concerning breastfeeding and while in general me and my baby were doing well with breastfeeding he did drop 11% from his birth weight on day 4 so I reached out to Kelly. My favorite part is that she's a great texter (lol). Even in those first few texts where I was telling her my situation I could tell she cared and felt like I was texting a super knowledgeable friend. So far we only had the one video call and since my baby caught up in his weight and we don't seem to have any other issues at the moment Kelly was able to answer all my questions and had great props on the call to educate me on latch and position. In an hour call I got all my questions answered (ranging from latch to supply to pumping to nipple confusion) and it was just so helpful! It's so nice now knowing I have her to contact if any issues are to arise as I go through this journey! Thank so so much Kelly!

I sought help from Kelly as a last resort after a month of baby struggling to get back to birth…read moreweight. I was prescribed triple feeding which was totally unsustainable. She helped tremendously and gave us so much confidence as parents. She was so patient and knowledgeable, and professional. We got the latch down and were able to drop the triple feeding routine. Here we are almost a year later still nursing and growing right on track!

Maggie Kler is a phenomenal lactation consultant and postpartum guide, and I recommend her without…read morereservation to anyone navigating breastfeeding, whether things are going smoothly or you're struggling to meet your goals. With my firstborn, I lived in fear for the first month that she wasn't getting enough milk. Maggie helped me measure my current transfer, improve my technique, and understand the bigger picture of my baby's development. And my baby's weight corrected exactly as Maggie predicted! Every visit with Maggie was immensely helpful, regardless if there was a specific problem or a checkin, because she uniquely helped me one connect the dots between my baby's birth, status updates from pediatrician visits, and the round-the-clock grind of newborn feeding. Maggie was such an indispensable part of that experience that I reached out to her again during my second pregnancy. This time, she helped me troubleshoot my second baby's lower appetite and different positioning issues, and reassured me that breastfeeding was working even when my baby simply chose to eat less. Seven months postpartum, her read on the situation has proven completely accurate. Maggie combines deep expertise with a mother's empathy (something well intentioned pediatricians can't always offer!) plus a real understanding of what breastfeeding can and can't control. No one made me feel more supported in the hardest moments of postpartum recovery.

It's rare that I'd describe a retail store as "life changing" but this little shop was. In my raw,…read morepostpartum days after an emergency c section and a ten day stay in a hospital, I was breastfeeding and desperate for clothes I didn't feel terrible in and that I could breastfeed easily in. I stopped here and not only did they provide a cozy, private place for me to breastfeed with a helpful Breast Friend pillow, they also had changing tables and a scale for me to use, which brought me peace of mind. Then the nice young lady working there (after giving me space and privacy to nurse) helped me find nursing bras that I love (bravado, sadly being discontinued) and I even found some great nursing shirts that I wear every day. Please support this wonderful women owned shop!

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.

Our midwife recommended Lenore at LUNA Birth and Wellness as a doula for additional support, as…read morefirst time parents who were looking to create calm and comfort for a hospital birth. From the moment I met Lenore, her energy was so calming I knew we had to have her be a part of our birth. Over the course of the next couple of months, we met with her to talk through all aspects of the birth through to breastfeeding in a mix of virtual and in person visits. We felt as prepared as we could be for the birth, but of course you never know what can happen and we were so grateful to have her there with us during a long labor and delivery with some complications. Lenore happened to be at the hospital for other clients, and was able to visit us during an outpatient induction and for the actual labor and answered our questions throughout. On the birth date, it was late and she popped in after delivering with another client to check my progress, which began to escalate. My partner was looking for help with comfort measures and its like she was there at the perfect time. She continued to work with us through the night till baby was born and I was all good. There was a moment when dad went with the baby while I was getting worked on post birth, and Lenore held my hand through all of the procedures so I wouldn't be alone. Many of the nurses and midwives commented on how special of a doula we had and we couldn't agree more. Having Lenore be a part of our birth experience and our lives is priceless. We are eternally grateful she was our doula and would recommend her to any and every one on their birth journey.

Hiring Lenore as our doula was one of the best decisions we made. She was consistently warm,…read moregenuinely caring, and incredibly responsive. Her professionalism and organization were impressive, yet she remained completely approachable throughout. Lenore empowered me to create the birth plan I wanted and provided resources to help me feel prepared. She walked alongside us through important decisions and connected us to wonderful providers, including a pelvic floor therapist. During labor, her support both at home and at the hospital was critically helpful. I'm so grateful for my beautiful birthing experience! It was also reassuring that she was a known and respected presence at the hospital. My partner was initially uncertain about hiring a doula, but now says without hesitation that it was one of our best decisions. I cannot recommend Lenore highly enough.

Raissa cared for our newborn as a night doula during her first 8 weeks, and we are so grateful for…read morethe calm, steady support she brought into our home. We also have a 2-year-old, so our house can be pretty chaotic, but Raissa always kept the baby calm, settled, and cared for with so much patience. She was very flexible and adjusting to our family's needs. When our baby had a cold at just a few weeks old, Raissa took extra care and spent so much time helping clear her nose and keeping her comfortable. She also stayed extra when I had a fever, which meant so much during a really hard postpartum moment. Raissa is kind, dependable, and deeply caring. We felt our baby was in very safe hands with her.

From the owner: Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to effectively take care of the newborn and…read morethe mom needs professionally, that include breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, mom milk pumping and equipment sterilizing, as well as to show new parents if necessary, how babies care work and to be confident on they new change. Also to assist newborns in improving feeding habit, sleeping habit to facilitate parents’ routine after our contract, burping and help baby release gas. Additionally, I possess strong compassion for families as my previous clients mentioned, listening to them, helping sometimes when time allowed with light cooking and organizing baby nursery all the time.

5 stars is simply not enough!…read more Oh. My. God. Where would we be without Amy?! We're still working with her today but I couldn't wait to write this for any new parent out there feeling overwhelmed. Amy is truly the baby whisperer -- the moment she held our baby, it was clear she knew exactly what to do. She's experienced, knowledgeable, kind and absolutely loves what she does! You can feel her passion in everything, and it makes all the difference. How lucky are we that she exists?! Our 10 wk old had slow weight gain and sleep issues. With Amy's help, we're now on a much better schedule and things have already turned around. She's responsive, supportive and truly holds your hand every step of the way -- something priceless during such a stressful time...! I can't express enough how grateful I am for her skill, support and compassion. She's amazing in every way, and trust me -- if you have a baby problem, she has the answers. Our lives are so much better with Amy in them. We feel so lucky to have her care and guidance! THANK YOU AMY!!

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Amy Hicks as our night doula. From our first meeting, she…read moreoffered not just moral support but calm, confident guidance rooted in years of experience and deep expertise. Her presence gave us peace of mind during a really challenging time--our baby arrived early, and Amy helped us navigate the many choices and uncertainty with care, insight, and compassion while we were still in NICU. Amy went above and beyond. She helped us figure out how to approach our baby's reflux and food allergies, always respectful of our doctor's guidance but also encouraging an iterative, thoughtful process to find what actually worked for him. She connected us with specialists in our area to advise on formula, so we could get exactly the right one when that became our best option to manage our baby's allergies. Her ability to blend evidence-based insight with individualized care was invaluable. She wasn't just a reassuring presence at night (which let us truly rest and enjoy our days), she was also available during the day to answer questions, help us establish strong routines, and coach us through the ups and downs of those early weeks. Thanks to her, our baby was sleeping through the night by 12 weeks (despite being premature and having a series of health issues in his early weeks)--though she mentioned that most of the families she works with see that milestone by 8 weeks! If you're considering a postpartum night doula, I can't recommend Amy highly enough. She's a gifted, grounded, and deeply supportive person to have on your team during the fourth trimester.

Chelsea has been such an incredible support throughout the feeding journey with my twins, and me as…read morea first-time parent. From the very beginning, she approached everything with so much compassion, patience, professionalism, and genuine care for our family's unique needs. What I especially appreciated was how personalized her guidance was. Our twins have had different feeding journeys since birth, and Chelsea truly listened and met each baby (and me!) where we were without judgment or a one-size-fits-all approach. Her expertise made such a meaningful difference for all of us. She suggested transitioning to a different bottle when the twins were eating very slowly and tiring themselves out before finishing feeds, and the new bottles were an absolute game changer. She also properly resized me for pumping flanges, which immediately improved both comfort and milk output. Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable, Chelsea is simply a lovely human being. She's warm, sweet, reassuring, and makes you feel supported during what can be such a vulnerable, emotional and exhausting season of parenthood. I am so grateful to have found her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family, especially fellow twin parents navigating complex feeding journeys.

Chelsea was wonderful to work with and so helpful on my breastfeeding journey. As a first time mom…read moreit is confusing to navigate all the newness of postpartum but having Chelsea there to support me put me at ease. She was very kind, caring, and knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend her to any mamas seeking breastfeeding help!

Beth was so amazing and a joy to have during our first few weeks of parenthood. We looked forward…read moreto having her come each time! When we had a medical scare with our baby, even on Beth's day off, she was calling and texting us to make sure our child was okay and when to contact our doctor. Outside of the scare, Beth has given us wonderful advice, alleviated fears, and helped us grow into more confident parents. Beth took wonderful care of our child and we would highly recommend Beth to anyone thinking about hiring a doula. We would love to use Beth again for any future children we have.

Hiring Beth was one of the best decisions I've made as a parent…read more Beth arrived our first night home from the hospital and helped me survive (and even thrive) in my first few months as a mother. I'm certain that her care and support helped me achieve my breastfeeding goals, and stay sane whilst healing from birth and learning to care for a tiny human. Forgo the baby moon, skip other niceties if you have to, use your resources on qualified help (especially if you're a rookie parent)! Your future self will thank you.