I can't say enough positive things about Katherine. It was such a blessing to find her, and she's…read morebrought so much positivity to our lives as a family, and to me as a new mom. We worked with her back in 2016 after the birth of our first son, and most recently again with our second son. Our first son had reflux, and had a difficult time feeding and sleeping. When we first saw her with our son, I was immediately blown away by her ability to soothe a fussy, uncomfortable, tired baby. It was magical. From that moment on, I just knew she was someone I could trust and breathe easy with, and rest easy knowing our son was in the best of hands. This feeling is truly a gift, as it has allowed for deep relaxation during very tiring, often stressful days. In addition to her amazing gifts with babies, Katherine is a wealth of knowledge for new parents when it comes to baby sleep and feeding, as well as additional care/therapies that families might benefit from (she recommended me specific post-partum massage therapists that would come to my house, and specific infant massage as well for infant-specific problems like reflux and torticollis). She truly is someone that I feel I can count on when hard days fall upon us - when my baby was sick she took extra special care taking care of him, holding him almost all night if needed; and when my husband needed to have surgery, she was there for us offering to work additional nights to support us. Additionally, she is so happy to do extra tasks while baby is sleeping (folding laundry, tidying, organizing projects). She is also an AMAZING cook, and happily prepared delicious and healthy soups, salads, and frittatas for our family. Katherine is one of the most giving, loving people I have ever met. When she sensed I was down or overwhelmed, she would send me little texts with a reflection to share, or a positive word. I honestly feel that she loves my baby, and loves our family. She is always looking for ways to go above and beyond what you would expect, her work never feels transactional, it always feels deeply personal, thoughtful, and caring. She develops a special bond with the families she works with, and I can't recommend her highly enough. I'm so grateful that she came into our lives, since I feel so enriched by working with her. I would 110% recommend that new parents work with her, as she will bring a very special energy, love, and support to your family when you need it the very most!!

I was referred to Katherine by a friend who had used her as her night doula for four weeks. We…read morehired her for 4-5 months after the birth of our son. Katherine brought such wondering energy into our home during an incredibly stressful time when we had zero family support. She spent time with my husband and our nanny, as well, not just me. She made wonderful recommendations on herbs to increase my supply. She was always so warm, supportive, positive, and encouraging during a time when my postpartum hormones were raging. She really helped us develop the confidence we needed to manage life as a new family of three. She went above and beyond any other night doula we tried (and we tried almost a dozen before we found Katherine). Every evening she'd text and ask if we needed anything from the grocery store. She offered to make breakfast for us. She helped with light tidying up around the house when there was time. Many other night doulas have pretty firm boundaries but Katherine's view is she's there to help the family make a successful transition and will do what the family needs. When I found out we were pregnant with our second child, Katherine was literally the second person I called - I wanted to make sure I could reserve her in advance before someone booked her. Katherine went out of her way to befriend my son (whom she'd taken care of 2.5 yrs previously), talking to him abt being a big brother, bringing him a gift, and making him feel comfortable with her presence in our house. Katherine is amazing and you will be lucky to have her

I love Golden Gate OBGYN! I've been coming here for about 2 years now and have always had fantastic…read moreproviders and experiences. Specifically I've seen Natalia Oviedo-Rojas, Jessica Dyatlov, and Alexis Reiger who are all absolutely fantastic. I have a tendency to get nervous with injections and cervical exams and they are the best with walking me through each appointment and making me feel comfortable and at ease. You definitely have to schedule appointments pretty far in advance, though this doesn't feel abnormal for a doctor's office. I feel very cared for at Golden Gate Obstetrics and will continue coming back!

I came here to see Karen Chu for my annual exam and pap and had a great experience. Office was…read moreclean, the staff was so friendly and timely, and the doctor was kind and attentive. The facility has a lab attached to it so it's very convenient! Not only am I able to do my annual wellness there, but I can complete my bloodwork in the same appointment too. This office does have very strict scheduling guidelines though; you need to give them a deposit of $300 before you come for your first appointment and there's a $100 no show fee from then on out. Still, I think this office is worth the hassle. It's so hard to find a great doctor and office staff who prioritize patient needs. I'm very pleased with my experience and will continue coming back!

Agree that I could have tried working with TND before public Yelp humiliation. But we had such a…read morerough night with TND, by 2am (halfway through) I really wanted to throw her out, but stuck with it til the morning. As a new mom, I apologize for not having the patience to work through these issues privately. But that's as much compunction as I can muster. Here's my response to the TND response. Incidentally, my initial email to TND referencing my earlier review was prefaced with the following: "It is with great pain and sadness that I am writing this email. I'm not sure if there is anyone who leads the TND group and manages constructive criticism or feedback on behalf of the organization, but if there is, I wanted to let you know about our recent experience with TND. It is posted in a Yelp review. I made best effort to respect privacy, to be objective, and to be fair. The content of my review is copied below." --Response to Anna M.-- Re: unrealistic expectations with a 4-day old, I don't fault TND for my baby's cluster feeding night habit. I do fault TND for sitting around doing nothing while I fed him for a total of 4 hours over the course of the evening. Re: breach of contract response, I believe it's breach of contract on the part of our TND, and not us, when she did not perform a large majority of the tasks marketed on your website, reiterated during the "meet the doula's" session my hubby attended two months before the birth of our baby, and that our specific TND assured us she would do during the 1 hr interview in advance of hiring her. Re: extra bonding time, perhaps you should put that information on your website so you don't mislead parents who think a TND will be helpful during the first few days with a newborn. Re: taxes, I'm not an accountant, but I'm pretty sure under-reporting income is illegal. Our TND admitted during the first night that the reason she wouldn't provide her SS# is to under-report income. Post-partum doulas can be paid for using DCAP, and DCAP requires SS#. The only reason to not provide it is to evade taxes. If your policy is to not make DCAP payments possible, this information should be provided on the website as well. You are not cheating "the system" - you are directly taking more money out of your customers' pockets by shielding your own tax liability while increasing ours. Unhelpful and unsympathetic response from Anna M. came after what was intended to be constructive criticism and a chance for them to make right. Unrealistic expectations? I only expected the doula to provide the services as advertised. If only she did one of the many things she was supposed to...

I would like to recommend our night doula, Emma. She was basically a Godsend. She came and watched…read moreour baby the night I had to go back into the hospital for complications. As a brand new mother, although I had read a lot and attended classes, I was basically clueless. Emma gave us the practical knowledge and information we needed during the critical initial weeks home. Watching Emma bath and swaddle the baby was the best class I ever took. She taught us things about sleep and feeding that we would never have figured out on our own. To this day, our baby sleeps through the night, and as soon as she was over 11 lbs! Our friends told us that it was the best money they ever spent, and although it wasn't cheap, they were right. I had major issues with breastfeeding/latching, so our baby had to be fed formula initially. Emma helped implement the lactation consultants' advice. I couldn't have done it without her. The beauty with Emma was that she was completely supportive and reponsive to our wishes. Even now, once in awhile I have questions. Emma is always a text or email away. We could have done it without her, but boy we would have had a far far far harder time. She's an Irish blessing:)

When I first found out I was pregnant with my second baby I knew that I wanted to attempt a home…read morebirth. I search online for the best midwifes in SF and Maria popped up. After my first in person visit with Maria and Suzannah I felt confident in my decision. My husband, who was apprehensive at first of a home birth, also felt more at ease. Throughout my pregnancy, Maria was there for me physically and emotionally every step of the way. The student midwife/photographer, Suzannah, was even able to schedule a maternity photo shoot for me! Once it came time for my labor I was met with a hands on team, compassion, and professionalism. Since I had a toddler at home, my husband had to take care of the little one for parts of the labor. Maria filled in the gaps that were needed when my husband couldn't be present. Overall, having a home birth was such a special, intimate, and pure moment. It was the best decision I could have made for myself, my baby, and my family. I did not anticipate how fulfilled and proud of myself I would feel. Thank you Maria and Suzannah for supporting me through my pregnancy and labor. You both helped create such a calm and safe environment for me to bring my baby into the world. The support I felt from other women during this journey is unmatched. I could not have gotten this type of support and compassion in a hospital setting. I will definitely be reaching out to Maria when we're ready for baby #3!

We used Maria for our two boys, one born in 2018, and one in 2021. Both experiences were great…read more Through both pregnancies, we had ample time in appointments to get to know each other. She had calm and thoughtful responses to our questions, and a refreshing openness to discuss benefits and concerns at any stage without giving any feeling of pressure. By the time my wife was in labor with our first boy, we had complete trust that Maria could encourage and guide us through labor and delivery at home. We chose a home-birth for our second son, too. Maria always stays steady, clear, and calm, exactly the type of person you'd want at such a special and transformative event. Just like all the other reviewers, we can thank Maria enough - she is a true gem!

Blue Ova is more than just acupuncture, fertility care, and pre- and perinatal care...Blue Ova is a…read more*lifestyle*. I came to Robin and her team two years ago, after experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss and seeking guidance in all the unknowns that my fertility's future held. Having never tried acupuncture or had a fertility/health coach, I didn't know fully what I should expect. From meeting Robin for my first consultation to starting my first acupuncture sessions with Jessica and Evelyn (who were both so easy to talk to and very thoughtful around my care), a newfound sense of hope and excitement in the potential for living a healthier lifestyle and hoping one day I could achieve a live birth was reignited. And so my journey began: November 2022: Blue Ova 101. I began learning all things nutrition (foods for my cycle and body-warming foods/drinks), supplements, sleep, fertility exercises, resources to read up on, and even eliminating common toxins and striving for a more EWG-life. This is what I mean when I say Blue Ova is a lifestyle! December 2022: Blue Ova 102. Learned more about the potential underlying contributors to my RPL. Robin and her team coached me on the specific medical exams and labs that I should ask my OB for, and how to advocate for myself in the world of western medicine. January 2023: Fertility decisions. During my weekly sessions, Robin (and Jessica & Evelyn who I primarily saw) provided me with general education and resources/clinics for my fertility options, which ultimately led me and my husband deciding to have our embryos tested. February 2023: We did our first egg retrieval and PGA testing with an outside clinic. After yielding 3 PGA normal embryos from our first round, Robin helped craft an even more catered individualized treatment plan for us going into our 2 retrieval in hopes we'd yield more normal embryos. March 2023: It worked...all the micro shifts that Robin/team added in including red light therapy helped to boost a handful more great quality embryos! May 2023: Our first transfer failed unfortunately, but me, along with the Blue Ova team, who I met with primarily during this time, Robin, Tanja, and Allison, prevailed! They recommended I added in women's probiotics, a detox cleanse, red light therapy, and a break (for my body, and central nervous system). August 2023: After integrating all of the interventions as tailored exactly for my needs, we were pregnant! I saw Allison on a weekly basis throughout my pregnancy, leading up to warm-up labor, and I despite all the unpredictables during pregnancy, I felt very well taken care of. Fast forward to 38 weeks later, we finally had our sweet angel baby in our arms. We could not have braved our way navigating our fertility journey and the healthcare system without the support from Robin et al, but also from our doula and my therapist (specializes in IVF/pre-perinatal topics), yoga instructor, and prenatal massage therapist, all of who were recommended through Blue Ova. All of the office staff are so wonderful and welcoming, the clinic is very clean and serene, there are options for super early morning sessions or late evening ones too (for those with tight schedules!), and it's in the beautiful heart of Noe Valley. All boxes checked! And, if you couldn't tell by my novel of a review that Blue Ova is really the best in the game, this investment in yourself, your health, or whatever journey you are on is 100% worth it.

Staff is very helpful and informative, quality of care is amazing they go above and beyond…read more Definitely recommend

I called and spoke with Bethany about wanting to supplement my IVF treatments with acupuncture…read more Unfortunately, due to shelter in place and the difficulty of safely opening, their office is not doing in person visits at this time. However, she was happy to recommend another acupuncturist who specializes in fertility. It was just so sweet of her to think of my best interests, and I think it says a lot in that she prioritized what was best for me as a patient. Instead of telling me to wait until their office opens, she knew that getting treatment earlier would provide me the best success in my IVF process.

Nest was recommended to me by another health professional. The minute I met Dr McArthur, she showed…read morecompassion and interest in helping me. My fertility prognosis is not great, but instead of highlighting the gloom and doom like my other docs, Vikky has led with positivity, calm, and expertise from our initial intake meeting and continues to do so in all of our follow-up appoinments. I'd also just lost my father when I first met her, and I can't overstate how grateful I am for the support and kindness she provided me during that extremely raw time. I've had better than expected outcomes so far in my IVF journey and I know I couldn't have achieved that without the expertise and support of Vikky. She's also helped me manage and eliminate chronic neck and shoulder pain. AND, she's been able to calm my anxiety and busy brain in these sessions. Um, can you say Superhero?! I did not know what to expect from acupuncture, but I cannot envision a more supportive and calming environment than Nest. I've also seen Tiffinie for a session and Teresa for a session, and felt so cared for by both of them as well. I usually see Teresa in the office before and/or after my sessions and she's so kind and warm. If you are on the fence about acupuncture and/or where to go, I 100% recommend Dr. Vikky McArthur and the team at Nest. Thank you Vikky and the whole Nest team!

I'm currently 27 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I go to Maike's weekly pre- and postnatal…read morein-person yoga class every Wednesday morning at Casa Om on Linda Mar. The class is for both pregnant and postpartum mamas, and Maike is currently pregnant herself. There's a lot of focus on core and pelvic floor strength, which is really important for mamas both getting ready for and recovering from birth. It's easy to think of pregnancy and motherhood as the end of your old body and active life as you know it, so it's been amazing to have this safe mothering space to go to every week, surrounded by women who are both active and also mothers. Mamas can bring their infants with them to the mat, and every class you'll see women doing yoga over their babies, sometimes holding their babies during poses, or pausing to tend to them or breastfeed if they need to. It's very Integrated and seamless, and shows me there's a third way where you don't have to choose between being an athlete and being a mama.

Maike is amazing! She is kind, warm, and so knowledgeable. I've enjoyed learning from her about…read morehow to recover postpartum and her class is so worth it. She's a wonderful person and I highly recommend her services!

I feel so fortunate that I found Heather and Maliya to be my birth doula duo (SF Home Girls!). They…read moreare such gifted guides for the birthing journey. I felt so empowered by their deep knowledge, insights from years of experience, and their ability to facilitate emotional safety. As someone who did not think I needed a doula in the first trimester, I cannot stress how much of a difference it made to have had their guidance and support leading up to and especially during labor. Most aspects of birth are outside of our control, so choosing to prioritize having Heather and Maliya on my birth team was the best decision I could have made. Heather and Maliya have a really thoughtful preparation process and resources. Maliya is super knowledgeable as a midwife in training, and I felt like she facilitated a very open, non-judgmental, and affirming birth preference process. Her curiosity, delight and passion for everything about birth made an overwhelming time much more manageable. Though I became a client closer to my due date, I was able to join one of their sweet monthly co-hosted gatherings of their pregnant clients. When my baby came over a month early (and before my partner and I had our last prep session with Heather), that ended up really mattering! The duo model ended up being helpful -- Maliya was able to respond immediately and help me process the early start to labor. I then knew that Heather, who tagged in for the vast majority of my labor and delivery was able to come after being more rested (having been at another birth the day before). Heather was a steadfast guardian, advocate, advisor, motivator, body worker (some very clutch massage!), companion, and unflappable source of both emotional and physical support. At UCSF Mission Bay, there were staff that recognized and shared appreciation for Heather -- and I can understand why. I always felt that Heather gave easily understandable context to the updates and questions coming from hospital staff and answered my questions in an affirming way. I could hear her skillfully expressing my desires, and ultimately facilitating the ability for me to have the (mostly) unmedicated birth that I had hoped for; really minimizing intervention. In the midst of some chaotic moments, she was a constant source of calm, softness, and strength (both physical and inner strength!). I cannot imagine what labor would've been like without her verbally and physically guiding me through each movement and breath and different position or comfort measure to support my body's progression through labor. I also deeply appreciated that she helped my partner be such an integral part of labor--it is really a beautiful gift to have had such an intimate bonding experience with him during labor. In the challenges of the postpartum "fourth trimester", I kept going back to memories of Heather helping me conjure equanimity and reach for a strength I did not know I had. They say that when a baby is born, a mother is also born -- and I am ever so grateful that Heather is the mother of mothers that I was able to have by my side.

Heather was an integral part of our birth experience as we welcomed our first baby into the world…read more She is absolutely amazing! Words truly cannot express how grateful my husband and I were to have her by our side. From the moment we spoke with her, we knew she was the doula for us. Her calming, grounded presence was exactly what we needed. Our prenatal sessions with Heather were so informative and reassuring. She provided guidance and encouragement that helped us feel confident heading into labor and delivery. Throughout every unknown and scary situation, Heather was our constant. Her zen energy brought calm to even the most stressful moments and she always seemed to know exactly what to do or say. Heather was an incredible advocate for us at the hospital. Our birth ended up being not so straightforward but she made sure we felt supported and informed every step of the way. In the early postpartum days, she checked in frequently to make sure we were physically and emotionally okay and helped us navigate early recovery with compassion and warmth. She became like family, even our dogs could not wait to see her! From her amazing cooking that nourished us after birth to introducing us to amazing overnight support when we found ourselves in a pinch (especially with no family on the West Coast), she always came through for us. Her love, intuition, and genuine care made all the difference in our experience. We already miss her so much. Heather will be our first call when it's time for baby number two. Trust me, you want Heather by your side. She is a true gift!