Hilary and her team were all top notch, and I would recommend them most highly to any newborn…read moreparent. We worked with Molly S for postpartum doula help. Molly was an invaluable support both emotionally and with practical help during a difficult time. It was like having a wiser, older sister help out and counsel a few times a week. She is kind, knowledgeable, and brings a lot of mom wisdom from parenting her own three kids. The back office structure and onboarding and contracting process were all fast and efficient. Highly recommend.

I truly do not have enough words to express my sincere gratitude and praise for Hilary and her…read moreteam. I sent Hilary a message at 2am after months of sleepless nights and she promptly replied the next day and set up a call for us to chat. She completely understood not only what I was going through and the help that my family and I needed but she has the kindest, most caring, loving and dedicated team who were willing to jump in at a moments notice to ensure that our baby boy got the love and care he needed so that the rest of us could get some much needed rest. If anyone is thinking about a night nurse or daytime doula, I would 1000% recommend Hilary and her team.

Andrea is an amazing resource, support, and breastfeeding advocate and ally! I was referred to…read moreAndrea by our Pediatrician after our newborn experienced weight loss. Andrea immediately returned my call, provided a thorough phone consult to gather information about my baby and me. She set up an appointment for an in home consultation within 72 hours. Andrea came to the house, met with me for three hours and completed a very thorough assessment. Andrea answered all my questions, was incredibly patient, kind, and supportive. She had really helpful suggestions on nursing positions, pumping strategies and recommendations. Andrea weighed the baby after nursing and evaluated my pumping amounts. I never realized how much science/math goes into the process. Andrea wrote a full report which she shared with my Pediatrician and OBGYN. Andrea helped resolve my baby's weight loss and has been a constant support in my breastfeeding journey! She continues to be an amazing resource and support postpartum, providing education/resources around nursing and pumping. I am so thankful for the referral to Andrea! I would strongly recommend Andrea whether it be you first baby or third!

Andrea is an expert - and should be your first choice when it comes to having a provider and coach…read morecome to your home to help you really understand and succeed at breastfeeding. Andrea did two home visit for me and my son - first to help with a nursing strike and bottle preference - and second, what I thought was another strike, actually turned out to be reflux! Andrea gave me a new bottle system, SNS and other tools to use as a part of the care plan she created and walked me through to help work through the nursing strike - and with the reflux, she helped me understand the cues my son was giving me that he wasn't feeling good about eating, and referred me to my physician. With both visits she sent the care plans to my OB and my son's Pedi. Truly above and beyond with her in home service and follow-ups via email/phone. I couldn't recommend more highly if you are considering having an LC come into your home!

Jennifer Greenberg is just excellent. We have a newborn and I am a first time parent and I was…read moreconcerned about latching, pumping and other things. Jennifer communicated very well with us before the appointment and during it. She has a background in education, so she explains things in a fantastic way that made me and my husband comfortable. She taught me how to latch, how to check for hunger cues and other things. She is patient, knows a lot and very organized. I am SO HAPPY with her. At the hospital I saw couple IBCLC (lactation consultant) and they were not as helpful as Jennifer - not even close. If you need her service, please do. She is an amazing human being and an excellent professional!

Jennifer is like Mary Poppins for infants!! I contacted her twice for different issues with my…read morelittle one, and she quickly resolved them during each two-hour home visit. Reasons I gave her five stars: - she fixed our son's feeding problems right away, during the home visit. - she validated every problem/concern we had, and provided concrete executable solution. Never vague. Never hand-wavy. Never dismissing any issue. - she provided help not only for feeding, but also in exercising and sleeping. - she wrote up detailed reports after the visit. Details for my two experiences: - The first time was when my son was 11 days old. He wouldn't latch during breastfeeding, and Jen taught me how to properly latch, and how to observe his suckle & swallow ratio. She also helped me with selecting pumping flanges. - The second time I called her was a different issue. Little one likes to be breastfed but just wouldn't take a bottle. Only 0.5 to 2 oz per feed. We tried everything we can for a month but in vain. Like last time, Jennifer came to our house, and viola, my son took a full 4oz under her guidance! That's never happened before! Now that he is eating enough, he's also sleeping longer and I'm also getting enough sleep.

Wonderful experience with Christine Fischer-Rothman, who taught the Birthing from Within class. She…read morewas incredibly supportive and realistic about childbirth. I felt much better prepared having taken the class as it forced me to think through the entire process. Christine also has an independent business offering lactation support. I really don't know what I would have done without her. She came on Memorial Day when I was having trouble getting my baby to eat and made herself available to come back as other breastfeeding challenges arose. She went above and beyond to offer support and guidance.

I'm going to talk results. I love what the other reviewers before me have said - it definitely…read morereflects my husband's and my great experience with Zina's classes (we opted for the one that spans several weekends). Informative, empowering, respectful, approachable, individual, caring, encouraging. But, at this point I've had my baby. I had a natural (no epi, no pitosin, etc..) birth at a major hospital. It was an amazing experience (seriously) and I owe that in large part to Zina's teaching and guidance. This is how Zina's classes helped: 1. My husband and I had learned what was happening at different stages of the birth process, and could make informed decisions once we got to the hospital, we didn't feel like we were being told what to do and instead were an active part of the decision-making process. 2. I felt confident and excited, instead of apprehensive and scared (if left to my own devices, I'd just feel scared). This made such a difference. 3. Probably the biggest difference was that when the time came, my husband and I were a team. It's natural for a partner to want to help, but oftentimes it's hard to know how, especially with how birth is portrayed in movies. Zina's class gave us a 'toolkit,' and having those options and ideas at the ready for when you don't really have time to think was key.

I can't say enough to picture how this class helped me feel more confident, secure and overall…read moresuper excited about my baby's birth! These 5 classes just flew by and I did not expect to learn this much. I feel prepared and empowered to help my baby come to this world. And this is not just me, my husband absolutely loved this class and feels like he can really help and that we can do this as a team- all three of us I highly recommend this class, Zina is a great teacher and overall an amazing person. I feel so lucky to have found this class and if I have any issues with breastfeeding I'll know who to call!

Martha sets a new bar for postpartum doulas. She is a consummate professional while also being…read morekind, loving, knowledgable, and empathetic. She is exactly who you want to have in your village when you're navigating the first hectic days, weeks, and months at home with a newborn. She is a wealth of information but doesn't give unsolicited advice. She is reliable and an excellent communicator. She goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable, and you will quickly learn that your baby is in the best hands (besides your own) while Martha is providing overnight care. We were beyond lucky to work with Martha and would recommend her without hesitation.

I didn't think I had very much new to learn as a third-time mom. Boy, was I wrong! Martha taught me…read moreso much: everything from new breastfeeding positions, to the best strategies for "tummy time," to managing sibling relationships, to organizing my kids' stuff, to self-care strategies and encouragement. She's also perfectly happy to hold the baby while you shower or do errands. I was beyond impressed by the breadth and depth of her knowledge about babies and "mom life" in general. I couldn't have gotten through the postpartum period so successfully without her. Do yourself (or your daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, granddaughter, friend, etc.) a huge favor and hire Martha as your postpartum doula. You will be calmer, better-rested, and a more confident mom because of her!

We found Dina when we were struggling with breastfeeding our firstborn. She answered our inquiry…read morethe same afternoon and set up an in-home consultation quickly. From our first meeting, we knew she was exactly the help we needed. With over 10 years of experience in neonatal and pediatric care, Dina quickly identified our issue and adjusted our positions so our baby began latching and feeding smoothly. We experimented with different positions and times of day, and within a few weeks, thanks to Dina's help, we went from supplementing with formula to 100% breastfeeding. I highly recommend Dina to any new mom facing latching or positioning challenges. Thank you Dina!!

From the owner: Lactation consultations in person and virtually. Working with mothers and babies for over 10 years…read more Experience in NICU families and latch difficulties. Helping mothers navigating their breastfeeding journey prenatal and postpartum .

I used Alissa after I had my first child in February. She is just so wonderful. I struggled a lot,…read moreand she provided so much help. She helped as a lactation consultant, showed us the best way to swaddle, helped when I needed a break, and was just a great listener. Alissa was always available and quick to respond to any questions. I was afraid a doula would have her own parenting philosophy that she would force on me, but Alissa just helped me achieve my own parenting goals.

From the owner: Newborn care, new mom care, lactation supportread more

I took the "birth doula 3 day course " this weekend and at first I admit I was scared because I…read moreassume this class should be taking in person vs virtual however after three days working and receiving information and being taught by Tara and Lorie. I left this class tonight feeling , confident and prepare to take the next step to becoming certified! so thank you both for making this class , fun yet informing us with so much!

Highly recommend Birthing Gently! I used them for my first pregnancy and delivery at Brigham and…read moreWomen's and could not have done it with out Mary! Tara was great to work with and had me virtually meet as many doulas as I needed to in order to find a match. Once I chose Mary she brought so much peace of mind to my pregnancy and was a constant presence throughout the pregnancy and labor and delivery experience. Plan to use them again for baby #2!

I've been having prenatal massages with Bonnie for both of my pregnancies, and her prenatal…read moremassages are so unique and helpful. But even better than being a great massage therapist, Bonnie is incredibly knowledgeable about all things birth and pregnancy, which made her an amazing doula. I had the opportunity to work with Bonnie and her partner Karen for my second birth (they were not available for my first birth and I didn't have a doula then, and I ended up with an unplanned C-section) and I can't recommend them enough. I attempted a VBAC for my second birth, and it was an intense experience, but having Bonnie and Karen by my side made all the difference and perhaps the reason for my eventual success after being very close to having another failure to progress. They are very responsive, with you throughout the process, come visit your home to give lessons prior to your birth which also helps with preparing your home for the experience, come to your home again when you're in active labor but do not want to go to the hospital too early. They provided encouragement, guidance, and they're especially knowledgeable about the different birthing positions throughout the entire process. I don't think all doulas are capable of providing such critical support. It was an entirely different experience from my first birth when there were so many wasted opportunities to do something to help with progress. If you're considering hiring a doula for your birth, I highly recommend Bonnie and Karen - they are simply amazing!

We hired Bonnie as our Birth Doula after seeing her experience working with movement during labor…read moreand her massage expertise. I had a prenatal massage with Bonnie, and I recommend that as a part of birth prep. Bonnie supported us through my pregnancy- answering questions, giving resources, and recommending tools and processes for a smooth birth experience. She came to our home for a Spinning Babies session which was so helpful to learn in our environment where we planned to do early labor. We had an online class with Karen, and she helped us prepare for life with an infant. This started conversations for us beyond birth, and it was wonderful to connect with Karen prior to our birth. We ended up working with Bonnie and Karen during labor, and they are a great team. We felt supported and cared for throughout.