I am a big fan of abdominal massage to heal all sorts of things both physical and emotional. It is…read moresuch a balancing and grounding experience and Francine is truly a healer in everything she does. Anytime you are feeling out-of-sorts Francine's treatments can put you back into your body and help lessen the stress of life by revitalizing and nourishing your soul.

I received more than a massage from Francine. I received a healing. I first met Francine over a…read moreyear ago when she was the assistant midwife for one of my best friends births. I had heard very good things about her and I knew that she was really known and respected in our community. This dear friend gifted me a massage with Francine following the birth of my own baby. I could not have been more excited and in need of a massage as you can imagine. Two and a half months of breast feeding, sleeping with, and carrying a new baby can really leave you with a sore back and arms. I felt very safe to express my emotions and concerns with Francine around what I was looking for in a massage. She normalized all of my disclosures and was very empathetic as she is a midwife and mother herself. I feel that Francine combined many techniques in her massage to help me realign sore areas in my body and I am certain that she also helped me call my spirit back from wherever it had gone during labor. I had many insights and left her home feeling refreshed emotionally and spiritually. I sincerely believe every mother deserves to treat herself to a massage with Francine. As a mental health therapist, I believe it is a necessity to experience the release and realignment that she can intuitively provide so well. I can't wait to treat my husband and mother to a massage with her as well. Thank you Francine.

Kat attended my home birth of my second baby in March 2013. She supported me perfectly, even though…read moreshe was still very new. She kept a cold cloth on my forehead as I labored and switched it out often without me even noticing. She offered me drinks between contractions, and she rubbed my arms and upper back. I loved having her at my birth, and I'd happily ask her to be my doula again!

We found Katheryn at a Doula meet session with Blossom Birth. I was not entirely sure if I wanted…read moreto hire a doula but wanted to meet some and decide. My husband and I really liked Kat of all people we met. I am really really happy we picked Kat to work with. She was helpful during the pregnancy offering to look up articles. She also has a very calming presence which was very helpful in my long labor. She suggested various pain relief methods and also various things we could ask the nurses for, Also she made is a point to clarify what she could and could not do e.g. offer medical advice. I would wholeheartedly recommend Kat if you are looking for a doula. She was a big help in me having a good childbirth experience.

Taylor was recommended to us by our friend as well as various Facebook groups. She was super…read morehelpful for the birth of our son at ucsf. The one thing my husband and I loved most about her was her high eq and the ability to read the couple and situation. She was kind and nurturing and always had an answer to support any questions we had. She frequently checked in even when she was on vacation to make sure we were supported. I was also very appreciative of her not being pushy when it came to specific parts of the birth that I had envisioned. She encouraged us to think more holistically about the whole process when we were in the weeds. She helped me through hours of painful contractions which was well worth the money itself but most importantly, she helped my husband through the whole night and supporting him emotionally as he was navigating how to make the best decisions for us as a family. Overall I spent weeks agonizing if I needed a doula for the process and we are so glad we decided on one and that it was Taylor. I'd highly recommend her to our close friends and family should the time come for them as well!

Taylor is simply the best and my wife and I can't recommend her enough…read more We hired Taylor to help us with the birth of our first daughter in December 2022. My wife wanted to try for an unmedicated birth so we thought having the help of a doula would be a good idea. Now on the other side of things we can confidently say that we could not have done it without Taylor. She provided us with amazing support through the several months leading up to birth, a 30 hour labor, and post-partum life. What we loved about Taylor: - Probably the best listener we have ever met - she really worked hard to understand what our goals were and how she could best support them. She always took the time to listen to us intently. - Very knowledgeable about pregnancy, labor, and post-partum life - Taylor is such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to both traditional medicine and holistic medicine. She was able to answer so many of our questions across so many different areas. She shined at helping us understand the pros & cons of various decisions we had to make or decisions that we anticipated we might have to make. We really trusted her judgement by the time labor came around given how much experience she has and how deeply she understands pregnancy & labor. - Never pushes recommendations - Taylor never pushed recommendations or advice on us unless we specifically asked what she thought we should do. We loved this about her. She simply presents the facts and what she's seen in her experience and helps guide you to the decision that you want to make. This approach was refreshing and helped us build so much trust in her. - Willing to help at any time - even after our time with Taylor was over, she took the time to answer calls & texts from us as we were adjusting to new parent life. - Amazing endurance - during my wife's 30 hour labor Taylor helped me provide counter-pressure to my wife, kept her spirits high, had great comfort measure suggestions, and subbed in when I needed a quick break. Having Taylor with us during labor helped my wife achieve her goal of having a fully unmedicated labor. - Kindness - Taylor is one of the kindest people we know. She brought us awesome treats & thoughtful things throughout the entire time we worked with her. Overall we had the best experience with Taylor. If you are looking for a doula I would highly recommend talking to Taylor and you will quickly see why so many people have great experiences with her. If you see this Taylor, thank you again and you're the best!

Diana was an amazing postpartum night nurse for my twins! She was professional, kind, organized and…read moreSO HELPFUL! She was always on time, made sure to do a thorough check in with me when she arrived to see how the babies were doing and did so much while she was here during the night! She helped me organize clothes, prepared bottles, cleaned and washed all kinds of baby items, folded laundry and truly made me and my babies feel so loved and safe. I only wish I have met her sooner and was able to work with her longer. She gave my the initial push to sleep train and did the entire first night for me with my twins and wrote down every check in with times and feedings. I will always be so thankful for Diana and her amazing care! She will always be part of my family

Nina was truly such a gift to our family during a very important and challenging time. After our…read moredaughter was born, Nina stayed with us for about 12 weeks, and we honestly don't know how we would have gotten through those first few months without her. She was incredibly kind, patient, flexible, and accommodating from day one. She was amazing with our daughter and equally wonderful with our son. Bringing home a second baby and figuring out how to balance the needs of two children was a huge adjustment for our family, and Nina made the transition feel so much more manageable. She consistently went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our family was comfortable and cared for. We always felt completely comfortable trusting her with our children, and she brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home. Beyond everything she did for the kids, Nina was an incredible source of support for us as parents. Those early weeks and months can be overwhelming, and having someone as caring, dependable, and thoughtful as Nina made such a difference. We are so grateful for the time she spent with our family and for everything she did for us. Nina became a very special part of our lives, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family. She is truly exceptional!

Having Nina's support during the first few weeks with a newborn was a huge help…read more Nina helped establish healthy sleep habits for our baby. From the very beginning, she gently taught us how to read our baby's cues so when we did not have nighttime support anymore we felt confident and empowered to care for our baby, rather than feeling dependent on the support (which was something I was nervous about!). Inviting someone into your home during such a personal season is a big deal, but Nina has a calm and loving presence, and we always felt completely comfortable having her around. She became part of the family...even our dog looked forward to her knock on the door! My employer covered postpartum doula services, but even if they hadn't, it would be worth every penny.

It is really hard to write a review for Michi because I cannot fully put into words how much I…read moreappreciated her presence through my pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. In the final months of pregnancy, I found myself looking for someone who was deeply attuned to cultural and ancestral wisdom, while also being medically knowledgeable and grounded in evidence. I thank my lucky stars that I found Michi. From the beginning, I noticed the calm, grounded energy she carried. As a first-time mother, there is so much information to take in, so many decisions to make, and so many fears and uncertainties to navigate. Michi had a way of helping me slow down and trust my own intuition amidst the noise. She listened deeply when I shared my fears, including concerns around my mental health, and helped me think about ways of caring for myself both before and after birth. What I loved was that her suggestions were not only informed by current evidence and medical knowledge, but also rooted in practices and cultural wisdom that women have carried for generations. To me, Michi is a bridge between two worlds. She understands that pregnancy and childbirth are ancient processes happening inside a very modern society, and she has an incredible capacity to hold women through that transition without reducing it to something purely medical or purely spiritual. She is also gifted in bodywork. During pregnancy, she taught me exercises and worked with my body to help my baby into a good position for birth. Four weeks postpartum, she performed a traditional Mesoamerican hip-sealing practice for me. It was one of the most deeply nourishing and grounding experiences of my postpartum period. At a time when so much attention naturally goes toward the baby, it felt powerful to have someone tending to the mother and acknowledging what my body had just gone through. Michi was also an enormous support during the birth itself. I had planned to give birth at a birth center but ultimately needed to transfer to the hospital. Having her steady presence with me through both environments was incredibly calming and reassuring. She helped me understand how to work with my breath and push effectively, and once I was fully dilated, I gave birth in less than an hour. As our postpartum doula, she was wonderful with our baby and taught my husband and me so many of the small but important things that helped us grow into being parents: how to bathe him, co-regulate him, help him sleep, wear him, and understand what he might need. What stands out to me most is that Michi is deeply mother-centric. She understands that while a baby is being born, a mother is also being born, and both deserve care. I would HIGHLY recommend Michi to anyone looking for a doula who can hold the full experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum: someone rooted in cultural wisdom, deeply respectful of the body, and at the same time knowledgeable about modern medicine and evidence-based care. I feel incredibly grateful that she was part of this transition in my life.

My wife and I cherished Michi's wisdom, expertise and support before, during and after our daughter…read morewas born. We met Michi when we were seeking advice on how to navigate the bureaucracy of Kaiser. Michi coached us on how to advocate for the type of birthing experience we wanted, and also introduced us to a phenomenal midwife in the Kaiser system who would listen and support us in our birthing journey. We met with Michi several times prior to my wife going in labor. They helped us build a solid birthing plan and also provided ample information about what the experience would be like so we could have an understanding of what was ahead of us. Michi was able to answer all of our questions, and their steady, peaceful confidence was a blessing through the entire experience. When my wife began the laboring process at home, Michi was the first to arrive and was extraordinary in terms of keeping us all calm and focused. They provided a great deal of comfort and support as we began the life changing experience of birth. Additionally, their knowledge of spinning babies techniques was so helpful as the labor continued on. When we needed to transition to the hospital (and pivot from our plans for a home birth) Michi was a godsend. They were an extraordinary advocate and thought partner as we navigated all the decisions that had to be made while also being throughly exhausted (and my wife was still laboring). I truly cannot express how grateful I am to have had Michi by my side as I supported my wife. Michi coached me on what to do while also being a helpful and calming presence for my wife. After our healthy and happy baby came into the world, Michi came to our home to check in on us, do an abdominal massage for my wife, and did a beautiful ritual to acknowledge the transition into motherhood we had experienced. I've recommended Michi to every friend I know who has had a baby recently. I cannot sing their praises highly enough. They have deep knowledge and expertise in the hospital medicine side of things, while also holding vast wisdom and connection to the spiritual core of the experience. Working with Michi is a gift, and I hope you are able to partner with them as you begin your birthing journey.

My husband and I knew from the beginning that we wanted to hire a doula to support us through our…read morefirst pregnancy. We met a few doulas but things just clicked when we met Caitlyn. We loved that she was supportive, non-judgemental, and incredibly knowledgeable. Given my gestational diabetes diagnosis, I was advised to get induced at 39 weeks. That plan wasn't aligned with our desire to have an intervention-free unmedicated vaginal birth but with Caitlyn's guidance, we made step by step choices that aligned with our birth preferences and made us feel empowered. With the new quarantine restrictions, Caitlyn wasn't able to join us at UCSF but that didn't stop her from being involved in our birth. She made herself available on the phone/text and she coached me through Facetime during the active parts of labor and pushing. We were surprised how connected we felt even through her virtual presence. We're so thankful that she was on call every step of the way, getting us to a place where we can look back and feel really proud of the decisions we made. We really cannot recommend Caitlyn enough!

My husband and I couldn't have been more pleased that we chose Caitlyn to be our doula for the…read morebirth of our baby! We were both first-timers and so many people raved about the benefits of having a doula. We also loved the added security of having her through GGDG because it eliminated any concern that something would come up that would prevent us from working with a doula on our birth (if for any reason your doula is unable to attend, they send in another one!). Caitlyn was very responsive when we reached out to GGDG and upon meeting her we loved her medical background and military experience. She fit the "vibe" we were comfortable with. She educated us so much on the process and answered any and every question we had. She has a sweet sense of humor and put us right at ease! While I had grand plans to labor at home before going to the hospital, Baby Boy had no plans to come out on anyone else's schedule, so I was unfortunately induced. It was a slow burn! I became very frustrated and discouraged with how long everything was taking and Caitlyn talked me off the figurative ledge several times. Our main goal was to avoid a C-section and we did! She coached me for (literally) days on pain management and using gravity and movement to our advantage to get baby into place for birth. She was also extremely professional around the hospital staff and never stepped on toes. She took beautiful, tasteful photos of the labor process and of our newborn boy that we will treasure forever. I know without a shadow of a doubt that without Caitlyn, I would have had a long(er), frustrating labor that would have likely ended in an unnecessary c-section. She was a lifesaver! In summary, book a doula! Book through GGDG! Book Caitlyn specifically!

Dr. Rae was incredibly helpful during and before my delivery. Before the actual date, she met with…read moreme weekly for 6 weeks to give me an overview of the labor process and answer any questions I had. On the actual day of the delivery, she walked me through the process and actively communicated my birth plan to the hospital staff. She was also very active during labor itself so I knew exactly what to expect and when to expect it. Her professionalism and warm demeanor made the entire process less stressful and easier. She even helped train my husband on how he could support me and made sure to capture pictures right after birth so that I could be in the moment with my newborn. Lastly, she helped me work through the confusing insurance process to get me properly set up. I would absolutely work with Dr. Rae again in the future!

Dr. Rae made my birth experience truly amazing. From the very beginning, I felt completely…read morecomfortable and supported by her. She took the time to do classes with me beforehand so I could feel confident and prepared going into labor, while also making sure my partner felt just as confident and knew exactly how to support me. The knowledge, guidance, and encouragement she gave me helped me feel so much calmer throughout the entire experience. She also created such a peaceful and comforting environment in the room, which made it easier for me to relax and breathe. I'm so grateful to have had Dr. Rae by my side during such an important and special moment in my life. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone preparing for birth, and I will definitely want her by my side again if we have another baby!