This is such a special place to have in town for new parents & a great resource for your…read morebreastfeeding journey. The staff here are super knowledgeable and Jennica is amazing. I received so many tips from her and connections to resources in the community for my baby. I did my baby registry through babylist, and was able to register for so many great items from Nest and Co. Our favorite swaddles came from here and some beautiful stuffed animals. This is the go to place in town for Earth Mama, ezpz, and so many other great brands. If you are expecting or know someone who is, this is the place to go!

Absolutely amazing! 1st time parents for both husband & I and husband wanted to feel more involved…read morew/feeding, but I didn't want to start 3 day old baby on bottle yet. Jenica took her time w/us & not only educated me on my spectra pump, but also introduced the 5/4 French finger feeding tube to husband. Will be returning closer to my leave ending to go over my portable pumps as she didn't want to overwhelm us w/everything in 1 appt which I appreciated!!

Bakersfield Birth Center is the best! Their midwife Justine provides excellent care. She's…read moreknowledgeable, honest, and compassionate. She keeps you and the baby's best interests in mind, and also gives you the info you need to make good choices. The office is clean, welcoming, and relaxing and her assistant Bri is highly skilled. My pregnancy was mostly smooth sailing, but nothing went right with my delivery. I was 11 days overdue despite inductions. We're pretty sure things went south due to placental failure, but Justine and her assistant took good care of me (and monitored Baby) throughout. I ultimately ended up needing a C-section at the hospital. But, Justine had the professionalism and sense to monitor things and advise me when to go to the ER. She accompanied me there, and provided me and Baby with excellent postpartum care after we returned home. I highly recommend choosing this place for your pregnancy and delivery. Even when things don't go as planned, Justine is on top of it. Thank you so very much, Justine. Me and my baby are alive and well because of you. God bless you!

When I got pregnant with my second baby, my doula recommended Justine. She had seen how Justine…read morehandled several tricky birth situations and felt confident that I would be in good hands. It didn't take me long to realize that she was 100% right. Not only is Justine kind and warm, but she continually educates herself with the newest research so that she can best serve the mothers and babies she works with. It was easy to go to appointments and bring my 5 year old son. The care, before and after baby, is next level:) Baby was sunny side up and I got very uncomfortable because her head was on my spine. So at 39 weeks, I asked Justine about natural induction techniques. We did a membrane sweep, then later that same day, I had Accupuncture and acupressure massage. My contractions started almost immediately when I left the appointment. Labor came on hard and fast, very differently than my first baby. At the birth center, Justine gave me the space to listen to my body. However, after a few very intense hours, nothing seemed to be moving the needle. I could feel myself running out of steam. I told her I needed to try something else, so she got me on the peanut ball. That did the trick - baby came out finally. Birth is just intense, in the hospital or out. In my situation, I surely would have had been made to have a c-section at the hospital. Justine's expertise allowed me to have the birth I wanted- and then go home and get in my own bed! I trust her completely and would definitely recommend her to anyone wanting to have an out of hospital birth.

Words cannot express how much Dr. Kirk had helped out my family. Sadly, I have been to many mental…read morehealth clinicians, but never found one that actually helped me or anyone I love move forward in a positive manner. He has a way of simplifying things to make it easier to cope and understand. I have come so far since my first appointment with Dr. Kirk.

Excellent doctor. He was able to meet with me and immediately allow me to understand what has taken…read moreme so long already to get to my problem. I felt better when I left, so much better. This doctor was on time, that's a miracle, and actually seemed to be interested in dealing with my long-term issues. His office was very, very nice and his staff was very helpful. This is one doctor I will telling my friends about. His ability to just "get" what I was talking about was very gratifying and he did his job and made me feel important at the same time. Thank goodness we still have professionals that put their work and the patient first.

Adrienne truly cares about the work that she does and wants to serve her community to the best of…read moreher ability. Her office is out of her home, which feels inviting and cozy, and is in a very nice neighborhood of Bakersfield. She is also a certified specialist in orofacial myology, which she has SO much knowledge about - my baby was diagnosed with tongue and lip ties. Adrienne knows not only about how these affect breastfeeding, but one's overall health. I highly recommend Adrienne if looking for a lactation consultant in the area

My experience was not well. I first met Adrienne in July 2023. My baby was just a few weeks old…read more She taught me some positions with breastfeeding and I was breastfeeding for about 4-6 weeks. No issues with latch, gas, was gaining weight. His mouth was closed in his ordinary position. Some issues that Adrienne pointed out to me were his tight latch and, later on, realized that his mouth was sometimes open during sleep. So she suggested a tongue tie and she provided all the research to back her claim, including sleep apnea. Me, first time mom, panicking, immediately reached out to my pediatrician who confirmed he offered that service. After the snip, my baby couldn't latch, was super gassy, mouth always open. I had to sleep with him in a rocking chair, instead of peacefully co-sleeping as I had been. And due to all the stress, depression, exhaustion and anxiety, my breast milk dried up. So the snip ended my breastfeeding journey. When I would call her crying or upset, her responses were "his tongue tie was in the back", "his mouth was open during utero" and "we don't know what happens when you release the frenulum". All lies and bs If baby is breastfeeding well. Do not get the tongue tie.

Jen's Family Daycare & Preschool provides a warm, loving environment where children are treated…read morelike family. Jen truly cares about each child and puts a great deal of thought into the experiences she provides. The children enjoy gardening, outdoor play, creative activities, and hands-on learning that allows them to explore, discover, and build new skills. With nearly 30 years of experience, Jen knows how to make learning meaningful while still keeping it fun. Her genuine love for children can be seen in the care, patience, and attention she gives every day. I highly recommend

Jenn's Family Daycare has been an incredible place for our family. Jenn creates a safe, loving, and…read morewelcoming environment where children are genuinely cared for and encouraged to learn and grow. She communicates well with parents, plans fun and engaging activities, and truly treats every child like family. It's such a relief knowing my child is happy, loved, and well cared for each day. I highly recommend Jenn's Family Daycare to any family looking for dependable, compassionate, and high-quality childcare.

Carolyn, her staff, and the other children at Giggles & Wiggles have been great influences on our…read more2-year old daughter. She's been enrolled at G&W for almost a year now, and we're constantly amazed at the progress that continues to be made--not only with socialization from playing with the other kids, but also with the learning and comprehension she's developed from the curriculum and activities they provide. It took us a while to find a place we trusted enough to care for our daughter while we were at work. After about a week of enrollment at Giggles & Wiggles we were relieved that we had help with her care, but most all excited that she was going to be learning new things and playing with other kids the whole time! It's great that the kids aren't just being babysat, they play and learn new things every day, which really helped make the transition quite easy for both us and our daughter. We love having our little girl at Giggles & Wiggles and have great peace of mind knowing that she's being taken care of, learning a lot, and having fun. Big thanks to Carolyn, Becky, and the rest of their staff. I don't know what we would've done without you!

Giggles and Wiggles has been one of the best daycare experiences for my son. The moment we walked…read morein he was sold. This daycare has so much to do, so many activities, and everyone is so nice. I 100% recommend them for childcare.

Everyone there was so nice and helpful! Amanda is the best and she really took time to listen to my…read moreconcerns and help my daughter.

I've seen Shannon many times over the last year, both in person and virtual visits. She is such an…read moreamazing councelor that uses faith based principals to guide you. Not only has Shannon helped me sort through my own issues, she also helped me build a relationship with God and have a better understanding of the Bible. I highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking for a Biblical Councelor.