patti was not only helpful while i was pregnant with my second. she helped me so much in the…read morebeginning of my pregnanc. her advice relived me from so much stress

From the owner: All pregnant women deserve Doula support. You deserve a…read morebetter pregnancy, labor, and a better birth! Hypo birthing, learning your body, how to relax and let your mind go! To know what to expect during your entire pregnancy and delivery! To have postpartum care, to help you when you need it the most, in the beginning, and after the baby comes! I’m here. Let me help you!

I didn't know it at the time, but I desperately needed a chiropractor for my baby when she was…read morefirst born. My daughter has always had quite the temperament and a fiery personality to boot, so if you combine that with general discomfort, possible reflux, and a dairy allergy, you get a confused and tired mom--cue me. I was struggling for 7 months, until I saw some suggestions to look for a chiropractor. I did some research but I was still a bit apprehensive, so I kept looking over and over for a decent chiropractor who specializes with children. I found Dr. Kate Wong and gave her a call, and the rest is history. First thing, how awesome is it that she does house calls? That's the first I've seen for a chiropractor. She was very patient and interactive with my daughter, who has a little bit of "stranger danger" instincts that made some of her appointments a tad difficult. But my daughter would surely but slowly settle into her appointments, and I just regret not being able to have them a lot more often. The few appointments we had really helped our daughter. Believe me, I would have loved to follow the treatment plan to the T, because those appointments really helped my daughter relax and not be so angry and stiff. I could literally feel the difference in holding her after the appointments. Dr. Kate Wong was very flexible and worked with our schedule. She also understood we couldn't do too much because of our budget. Dr. Kate Wong also responded very quickly to any questions or concerns I had regarding my daughter and her health. I also appreciate the small, thoughtful gifts she sent to me, such as some organic nettle tea bags (and a recipe, which was delicious) and small samplings of natural tumeric bars for breastfeeding moms. She's also very knowledgeable on different holistic things, current events, and other referrals. Overall, she's a wonderful and thoughtful chiropractor. We've since moved out of the area, but I really wish she could service all over California!

Dr. Kate is professional, caring and will go above and beyond for the health and wellness of her…read morepatients. She is very knowledgeable and provides high quality care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for chiropractic care. Highly recommended!

I would not have had the birthing experience I did if it wasn't for Therese. We worked on my birh…read moreplan in advance and even when my midwife suggested a different plan (mid labor), I was able to rely on Therese to keep my plan. She is extremely caring and has an amazing about of patience. She helped my partner to know how he could support physically and emotionally during the process. She prepared me for the big day with what I needed and should have. I highly recommend Mama T Holistic. I give her all the credit for helping me to have the birth experience with exactly how I wanted.

My daughter was looking for a Doula and called a few people. But when Mama T called he'd back the…read morevibe was right. She taught my daughter and son-in-love some tricks to help with both the labor and delivery pain. All of which worked so well the baby was trying to coming out before the doctor and nurses were ready. She was an added help we didn't even know we needed. She was support for the parents before baby was born and during the labor. She was support emotionally and physically there when needed. She was even a support to me. She will also be there for post care. We love her so much that she has become like a family member. If i ever hear that someone needing a Doula I will Fortune send them her way. Beautiful spirit.

I don't have enough good things to say about Shannon and her business. She was absolutely…read moreincredible from start to finish. From the very first phone call I felt so comfortable and genuinely heard. She took the time to answer every question and listen to my previous birth story and never made me feel rushed. She listened with understanding and compassion and for the first time I truly felt like a care provider was really listening to me. For my first birth, I had a typical hospital birth with a typical OB. Although I did not have a traumatic experience, I wanted something different for my second time around. I found Shannon and it truly was a blessing. The level of care and attention to detail was above and beyond anything I had experienced before. When the day came to give birth, having her there made me feel so safe supported and empowered. If I was ever to do this again, I would not hesitate to use Shannon and her team and have another home birth. It truly was a defining experience and something that I believe that all women should be able to experience. If you're looking for a quality Midwife service that treats you like family and truly listens to you look no further. I cannot recommend Shannon enough!

We cannot recommend Shannon and her team enough. They made us feel cared for with so much warmth…read moreand expertise. From the first consultation phone call, I knew the fit was perfect. We always looked forward to our prenatal visits at Shannon's lovely office in North Berkeley. It felt like visiting a friend and the conversations flowed naturally, with a lot of attention to detail and with authenticity. We never felt rushed through any of the process nor pressured to make any decisions we were not comfortable with. During our daughter's birth, Shannon and Tara attended to me and baby with so much care, expertise. Even though it was such an intense experience, I felt absolutely safe in their hands. Postpartum, they check in on you with home visits and giving baby so much love and warmth. In every interaction you feel so genuinely cared for. It's clear Shannon and team give every birth so much special attention. We will absolutely be working with Shannon again for baby #2!

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.

Highly recommend Chelsea at mama's milk Lactation care. The house visit was so inconvenient and…read moremade the experience more relaxing and and removed the stress of having to transport baby to an office. She was kind, thorough and helped me with a variety of Lactation related items, including pump flange sizes, latching, etc. all the things I was desperately in need of getting help with. My only wish is I would have been introduced to her sooner, as it probably would have struggled a whole lot less. In addition to her attentiveness during the appointment, I appreciated the follow up to check in to confirm all was going well!

Tal is beyond phenomenal, and everything I was looking for (and more) in a prenatal personal…read moretrainer. I would 1000% recommend doing one-on-one training sessions--it's the best money I've ever spent on myself. Thanks to our workouts, I had an incredibly easy delivery and post-partum recovery. Tal radiates positive energy! She kept me smiling, fit, motivated, and--most importantly--SAFE throughout my pregnancy. Her workouts were not only fun but also incorporate many moves that can actually be used during labor. She was always in-tune to my needs and would adapt her routines--even mid-workout--to make sure I was safe and pain-free. I also loved that she emphasized important foundations (e.g. proper breathing technique, connecting breath to core and pelvic floor, safe ways to get in/out of bed, ways to avoid diastasis recti, etc). I continue to use those skills daily. Not only is Tal a mama herself, she has years of experience as a specialized prenatal/post-partum personal trainer. She even stays up-to-date with ACOG recommendations and takes refresher maternal health courses. As a physician, I was impressed with the depth of her knowledge. If you train with her, you get access to her Strong Mama Fitness online for free--another incredible resource. Although she is no longer local in the Bay Area, she is available for 1-on-1 virtual training via Zoom. Our virtual sessions were super convenient, all without sacrificing quality. I can't recommend Tal enough!

I was looking for prenatal exercises during my first trimester and was glad to have found Tal's…read moreexercise program at Strong Mama Fitness. There are various exercises every week that cater to different levels of fitness or how one feels for the day. This is very helpful as I don't have to worry about whether a particular exercise is safe for a certain stage of pregnancy. Tal has been very helpful and knowledgeable, and is available to answer any questions. Love having the convenience of this personal trainer like program from the comforts of home. Highly recommend Strong Mama Fitness!

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!

Kelly is the best lactation consultant any mama could ask for!!! A week into my breast feeding…read morejourney with my first baby I was ready to give up. (We saw a horrible lactation consultant at Kaiser who made me feel like I was starving my baby and tried to move us to formula immediately.) Thankfully we found Kelly on Yelp and she was able to see us the next day. She listened to my concerns/frustrations with breastfeeding, then watched me nurse my baby and gave such compassionate guidance. She gave me so much confidence!!! Fast forward to today, my baby girl is 9 months old and I am still exclusively breastfeeding!!! Breastfeeding is so much harder than anyone ever told me it was going to be. My recommendation for any first time mama would be to make an appointment with Kelly and get all the support you didn't even know you would need, it makes a world of a difference!

Amazing customer service, and the pictures came out great! Our baby was being a little stubborn,…read morebut Gabby was incredibly patient and gave us very helpful tips. Thanks to her guidance, we were able to get some amazing photos. We are so happy with the experience and the final results. Highly recommend!

This is the best ultrasound boutique I've been to. The video and images are better than my OB or…read moreMFM are able to get and they always go above and beyond to make sure it's a great experience. It's also very affordable.

I found Tel and their practice a few months into my pregnancy when I decided to explore midwifery…read morecare and having a home birth. After interviewing several midwives, my husband and I knew almost immediately that Tel was the right fit for our family. Choosing Tel as my midwife was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. The care I received throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey was truly exceptional. From our very first meeting, Tel created an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, voicing concerns, and exploring all of my options. They consistently provided thoughtful, evidence-based information and resources, helping both me and my husband feel informed and confident in our decisions. What sets Tel apart is the way they combine deep clinical knowledge with genuine warmth and compassion. Every interaction was met with professionalism, respect, and a level of care that made me feel truly seen and supported. Throughout my entire journey, I felt heard, empowered, and safe. Tel honored my choices, respected my body, and ensured I had informed consent every step of the way. Looking back on my birth experience, I feel so grateful that Tel was by my side. Their guidance, support, and trust in the birth process helped make one of the most important experiences of my life incredibly positive and empowering. I cannot recommend Tel highly enough. If you're looking for a midwife who is knowledgeable, compassionate, respectful, and deeply committed to providing outstanding care, look no further. Our family is so thankful for Tel, and when the time comes for baby #2, there is no question that we'll be back.

Pregnancy can be a difficult and stressful time but it makes all the difference when you're cared…read morefor by an incredible, knowledgable, intelligent, and caring midwife. Home birth is so natural but it is imperative that you have a trained guide to walk with you beginning to end. Look no further than Tel and Taproot Midwifery. I was adamant that I wanted a home birth but my husband was a bit skeptical due to lack of exposure, until we began our prenatal care with Tel. Tel made us both feel immediately at ease and fully trusting in them to provide the best care possible and when it came time to welcome our baby into the world, Tel was the best person to do that with. I always felt heard and my concerns were always taken seriously. I also learned so much about my baby's development along the way. My entire pregnancy journey was made better by Tel and the Taproot staff. If you are interested in a home birth then I can't recommend Taproot Midwifery enough.

We had the good fortune to work with Mary at Kaiser in Oakland. Feeding a newborn is one of the…read moremost stressful things for new parents- having Mary on our team was invaluable, she was a great support to us not only to properly feed our baby, but also to answer all of our questions (which were never ending!) She is very kind and knowledgeable, and was there solely to support us in whichever way we wanted to pursue feeding our child and to provide us the proper resources, without judgement. Her motto was always that we needed to find what worked for us, and with her support we did! We can't thank her enough for her support during our transition into parenthood!

Breastfeeding is one of the most challenging and amazing things you can do as a new mother. I am so…read moregrateful that I found Mary and was able to have her support, expertise, and guidance along the way. My son suffered from reflux and it threw a wrench in our breastfeeding journey. Mary was able to provide me with information on different holds and block feeding in order for me to give the most comfort to my baby. Mary's attentiveness and professionalism makes it easy for me to highly recommend her.