I have had the pleasure to be working with Gabby and Danielle for the last year as I own a nanny…read moreagency and place them as Newborn Care Specialists/ PostPartumn Doulas. I also know them personally and only have glowing things to say about them both. Gabby has cared for my children on numerous occasions and is gentle with them. I give them my absolute highest recommendation!

The Doula's at Blue Cascade are absolutely fantastic!! These girls are incredibly supportive and…read moremake your life so much easier postpartum. The support they give is irreplaceable with meal planning and preparation, child care and they are even their during labor. That's just some of the help support they give. Not to mention they have very calming and comforting personalities. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!!

I've been working with Lindsay Staker for just over two years. She is amazing at continuously…read moreassessing my needs and acupuncture treatment. The space is relaxing, calming, and incredibly clean. I have been so impressed with their protocols and ability to keep seeing patients throughout the pandemic. I recommend Quan Yin to all of my friends: whether they are in need of an anxiety reset or have long-term health goals to address with acupuncture. For me, Quan Yin has been a safe harbor in which to improve my health outcomes and quality of life.

Lindsay is fabulous! Acupuncture has been a wonder to healing and relieving my back pain. My…read moreappointments were close together at first and am finding the effects lasting longer and longer between appointments. I highly recommend her and her clinic!

I had both of my kids with the midwives, and honestly despite both being a LOT (is it ever not?) I…read morewould go to anyone else for my care over them. They're friendly, knowledgeable, and will also tell you when they DON'T have an answer or will try to find one for you, which is so necessary for healthcare providers. Receptionists are amazing, and possibly the only people ever to not question me on my last name

I need to write this review so that no other mom-to-be ever has to go through the horrific and…read moretraumatic experience we went through. I initially chose midwifery care because my sister-in-law said that midwives are supposed to be advocates for moms and tend to be more patient, empathetic and understanding, however that was NOT the case with Evergreen Midwifery. From my first appointment they were already pressuring me to cancel my OBGYN appointments even though I wanted to evaluate both before making a decision because they said "we can take better care of you" . Yet, at my 12-week appointment which was supposed to be a huge milestone, the midwife only let us hear the baby's heartbeat via a Doppler and said "everything's fine, see you at 16 weeks" and tried to send us home after a brief 15-minute appointment. I was confused as patients are typically offered NT scans at 12 weeks but the midwife refused, saying I "didn't need one". In the end I called my OBGYN who kindly squeezed me in for a last minute appointment and the ultrasound showed that the baby had a medical condition that needed urgent diagnosis and care. Evergreen Midwifery completely FAILED in their standard of care and could have put us in a very dangerous and precarious position given their negligence in offering a 12-week NT scan. They did not offer any sincere apology or follow-up for their horrible mistake even though the manager Kelly promised to call us back to review the case (Spoiler: She did not! They simply do not keep their promises.) We transferred care back to my OBGYN and have received much better care from ACTUAL trained medical experts and doctors there. If you're a first-time mom or just need greater peace of mind during your pregnancy, please PLEASE save yourself the anxiety, frustration and heartache by sticking with your OB practice instead. You will be glad you did.

Troop saved my life!!! I could not have survived the newborn phase without the help of my doulas…read more They were all so caring, helpful and knowledgeable. Even though it can be tough to be separated from one's newborn baby, I felt so comfortable sleeping while my doula took care of him. Having overnight support allowed me to get the rest I needed to heal and gave me energy to spend time with my toddler during the day. Troop is like family to me! I would recommend them to anyone in need of support.

Pregnant and postpartum moms - DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY…read more We signed up for doulas for 12 weeks while I was pregnant and put down the deposit (roughly $10k). Our needs changed postpartum and when we went to update our timeline we were told that the deposit we put down would not be applied to the updated timeline - basically we were asking for $8k in services and even though we had already paid $10k we were told that we still needed to pay more. They quoted the handbook which was not noted in the contract we signed and we were never told of this "policy" while interviewing or signing the contract. We received the handbook after we had signed the contract. We worked out an agreement after pointing out how ridiculous this was and we felt it was still worth it to move forward as we were hopeful that they would provide the services they promised. Over the course of four visits we had two different doulas. Both were very polite and nice but had totally different levels of care. The first doula set timers on her phone to wake up and check on our daughter as well as wake and bring her to feed so that she didn't go too long without eating. As a mom that is EBF this was immensely helpful and she was great to work with. The second doula was polite but did not take care of our daughter. She slept so deeply that did not wake during my daughter's feeding cues/crying. I awoke to engorged breasts and when I checked the monitor I could see my daughter fussing in her bassinet while the doula slept on. I also saw that she had set the temperature of the room to 74 degrees. For a 6 week old that can't regulate heat this was VERY concerning. I went to wake my husband to figure out how we could change it to a safe temperature and then went downstairs and woke the doula while getting my daughter from the bassinet. My daughter was so overheated that she could barely finish one side even though she regularly finishes both. While I was feeding her, this doula fell asleep again and when I brought my daughter back she did not wake to me entering the room- I changed my daughter's diaper and only after returning with a light on did she wake up. We were scheduled to have her for the next month and my husband and I did not feel comfortable leaving our child in her care again. When I emailed the company to cancel (on a Thursday with our next visit being a Monday), I received an OOO message from Lynette Wilson the Director of Operations. The following day (Friday) I forwarded the message to the scheduling team and did not receive a response. When Lynette returned that following Monday she did not ask why we were suddenly cancelling but did try to tell us that she was going to charge us for not cancelling 24 hours before the shift even though the message was sent several days before. Only after I was able to get Lynette on the phone (you cannot contact anyone in the office directly) did she relent. I also brought up the concerns with the doula - again she did not once ask why. She did not seem to care or bother to offer solutions but rather wanted to end the conversation. We've spent $10k+ for 4 nights. Pregnant and postpartum moms - this company does not care about you or your child. Their team of overnight doulas is sporadic in their level of care and created an unsafe environment for my child. This company only cares about squeezing you for money during one of the most stressful and vulnerable times of your life.

Thank you, Christi, for being the best doula a first time mother could have asked for! I had a lot…read moreof anxiety with my first pregnancy because of gestational diabetes and a baby who was consistently measuring in the 99th percentile. Christi brought me a lot of ease with her vast knowledge of child birth and assured me that I am more than capable of a vaginal delivery. My birth went according to plan and she really gave me the confidence that I can deliver a giant baby. I will remember you for the rest of my life, thank you!!

A friend of mine spoke wonders about having a doula for labor, so between that and my commitment to…read moreself-advocacy, I knew that hiring a labor doula was a non-negotiable for our first child. What I didn't know is how lucky we'd be to find Christi @ Emerald City Doulas! She is the perfect combination of experienced and empathetic, and her calm but direct approach was the perfect fit for my personality as well as my husband's. We loved having our two prenatal sessions and the ability to text Christi with any questions (they were always super responsive), but for us, the real value came during labor and delivery, which was not only traumatic for me but also came with tons of unexpected turns (starting with PROM, which is when water breaks with no contractions). Between the horrible pain and the decisions to break with our birth plan, Christi didn't waver and made sure I was supported and safe throughout. Needless to say, next to my husband, Christi is the person I will most remember as being there for me in the process of having our first child. After our little girl arrived, we worked with Jylane as our postpartum support doula. I can't say enough about her demeanor (our baby is comfortable with her, but so are our two cats, which says a lot!), reliability and kindness--not to mention the lack of judgment, which is critical in a time where you're already hard on yourself. We purchased a combo of overnights and day shifts, and at this point in baby's life, there aren't many other people we'd trust to take care of her for such long periods of time! We are grateful for her role in the early days of parenthood.

How many stars would you give to a person who hand held you through one of the most difficult,…read moreintense, and mind blowing experiences of your life? Too bad Yelp maxes you out at only five. I knew I wanted Amber to be my doula right away, it was amazing how much at ease I felt knowing she'll be there when I need her. Months later I called Amber in a panic at 40+ weeks pregnant after my doctor mentioned induction for the first time. I always envisioned having an all natural birth and staying at home for as long as possible before transferring to a hospital, so the mention of pitocin really scared the s..t out of me. Amber calmed me down and offered to give me her magical Mayan massage. I started feeling contractions on my way home from her massage and was in full labor just hours after. Through the whole labor Amber's voice was the thin line connecting me to the reality and telling me I'm doing great. Every time I opened my eyes Amber was there, always knowing when to reassure me, when to push me, and when to keep quiet. My husband was there, ready to support me and do everything he could to help, but you really need someone with experience to guide you through l&d. Husbands cannot replace doulas!!! And if all of that was not enough Amber manages to take amazing pictures of the baby's arrival and of our first moments together as a family of three. I get to relieve that experience every time I look at the pictures now. I could not have done it without Amber, cannot recommended her enough!

There are people who "know their stuff" and then there is Amber. When it comes to women's health,…read morefertility cycles, knowing your body, and feeling more grounded and empowered as a woman, you couldn't have a better person on your team than Amber. I have experienced both her Mayan Abdominal Massage and her natural fertility class, and am deeply grateful to her for both. She has taught me so much about how to look after my own reproductive health in a way that feels empowering rather than patronising. She helped me totally reframe what is possible in terms of knowing my own cycle, birth control, family planning, and acting to take control of it without hormones, devices in my body, and so on. Amber is one of my top five practitioners of all time (and I see a lot). Even if you don't understand why you might need an Abdominal Massage, or a class on your own fertility, I would advise going anyway, if you resonate with any of the following: You feel a need to take back your body from the medical model You feel grief around how you or others have treated your body in the past You want to have a baby, and want to feel more connected to your body/baby, and/or would like an unmedicated birth You have had a baby and experienced any physical/emotional discomfort during pregnancy, birth or the postpartum time You want to feel witnessed by your women's healthcare provider, and are not receiving that from your OBGYN or other providers You suspect that there is wisdom in your body, that you are yet to discover As you can tell, I can't say enough about how wonderful Amber is. Her work in the world is such a service to all women, and I'm so grateful she was born.

I found Meg on a website of doulas that serve Whidbey Island. After reading every website for the…read moredoulas on the list, I bookmarked Meg because I felt she seemed open, warm, accepting, and knowledgeable. I didn't contact her right away because I was only a few months pregnant at the time. Over the following month, I talked with several friends about their birth experience and two told me how much they loved their doula. Turns out those two friends had Meg! Both friends had nothing but amazing things to say about Meg so it felt kismet, and I emailed her right away. Upon meeting her it was clear that I wanted Meg involved in my birth. She was so soothing, respectful, understanding, and personable. Meg helped us prepare for birth and taught us all we needed to know before going into labor. Meg counseled me through decisions I had to make and helped me think through every single option. I appreciated that Meg holds NO judgement about ANY decision. She's on your team. No agenda - She shares the facts and allows you to make the decision. I am so grateful to Meg. My birth ended up taking a tough turn, and I had an emergency c-section under general anesthesia. Meg was there to meet my baby with my partner. She supported him as he worried about me and as he held our newborn for the first time. When I finally got to meet my son, Meg immediately latched him on and listened to me as I sobbed. Meg will always be a special part of our birth story. I wholeheartedly recommend Meg. She is a phenomenal doula.

Giving birth with Meg by my side as our Doula was absolutely amazing. I 100% attribute her and her…read moreskills to me being able to achieve my natural birth goals. I couldnt have done it without her. Her calm energy and knowledge was incredibly reassuring. I also was so impressed with her knowledge and ability to navigate the entire birth, she really is gifted as a Doula. A very special thanks to Meg!

Angie was a delightful part of both my pregnancy and birth experience. I was referred to her by…read moreanother local doula who did not have openings for my due date. Angie reached out to me right away, before i even had the chance to contact her! Firstly upon meeting, Angie encouraged me to find a provider and location I was happy with and trusted. Because I was dissatisfied with my OB, I thought a doula would help bridge the gap. It sounded like an easy solution that wouldn't involve confrontation. Little did I know she was much more than that! I left our first meeting very surprised at my own emotional reaction to talking about my OB and also touched by Angie's sincere concern that no mom-to-be (and dad also!) should settle when it came to their birth providers. Wether I chose to partner with her as my doula or not, she wanted the best for us. She already had more confidence in me and my body than I did for my own baby's birth! Also, she brought us a cute organized folder of all her information...totally my Type A personality style, haha! Because we started our relationship over halfway into the pregnancy, our schedules did not work to take Angie's birth classes. She happily provided us with resources for many other local options and also sent us helpful worksheets from her own course books. Her opinions on hospital locations and different OB providers were honest and helpful and she continued to support me in checking out other options. After what seemed like SO many appointments, we found our new doctor! One of the best things for us working with Angie was the communication. She always got back to us right away and followed thru with everything! At 34 weeks we were out of town and had a scare when my placenta detached, even then she was concerned and checking up on me. Our little guy was born shortly after that at 36 weeks, so needless to say we had not finalized our meeting, contracts, birth classes or completed a birth plan. Angie arrived at the hospital for us - no hesitation and after being up all night for another birth! The presence of her in the room immediately made me feel safer, in a way I can't explain. She was happy to be by my side and so, so excited for me when they checked and I was 5cm dilated. Just like she told me, by 8cm I was asking about an epidural, and again she had more faith in me than I did, encouraging me I was through the most difficult phase and needed to relax and let my body continue right along. That it did and within the hour Liam was born! We had an extended stay at the hospital and she continued to check in and also point me to helpful books and hints for breast feeding and fill me in on what to expect of my body postpartum. I highly respect Angie's knowledge and she brings such positive, friendly energy with her! I would recommend her to any woman, especially first time moms! I recently came across a quote from Mother Teresa that made me think fondly of Angie and her time with us! "Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don't only give your care, but give your heart as well."

Amazing experience having a home birth with my first child. I was very nervous to switch to…read moremidwifery care at 32 weeks and Angie took the time to make me feel comfortable. When I went into labor she was so patient with me as my labor progressed slowly and when I hemorrhaged post birth she handled it expertly avoiding a hospital transfer and providing life saving care. Would 100% give birth with Angie again.