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Comadres Midwifery Services  - Rainbow babies are a special kind of magic

Comadres Midwifery Services

5.0(12 reviews)
0.6 km

The care I received prenatally, postnatally and randomly when I've had emergencies from Shiela &…read moreHannah was/is extraordinary. Every visit leading up to my birth was filled with introspection opportunities, support, friendly conversation, holistic (body/mind/spirit) exercises, etc. I looked forward to each and every visit with them. All the appointments after birth were even MORE IMPORTANT (I needed help with swelling, hemorrhaging, finding a comfortable position to co-sleep with baby, pregnancy Carpal Tunnel, etc). They also referred me to INCREDIBLE THERAPISTS (acupuncture, massage, etc). Long after my care was over with them I would still reach out, in emergency cases, and they were always swift & so generous with help/advice and support. They are who I turn to when I need expert advice. I am eternally grateful to have them as my support team.

I was debating doing a home birth or birthing center. I interviewed a few different lovely people…read morewho I knew were perfectly capable of delivering my baby but there wasn't that magic. Then my doula recommended Sheila and everything clicked. My husband and I went to go meet her in her in her Yurt and just talked for a little over an hour. She was totally open and listened to us. Very non judgmental. I am a bit of a control freak and planner. Letting go and putting so much trust in someone else isn't easy for me, but my birth team made the experience wonderful. Other than not having to drive to the hospital while having contractions, the best part of the home birth for me was getting to recover in bed and have Sheila come to you for postpartum checkups. When I first learned I would basically be in bed recovering for a couple of weeks I didn't think I could be cooped up that long. After having the baby there was nothing better than laying in bed with him. Having her come to you and not having to get you and the baby dressed and deal with car seats and doctors offices is so wonderful. It's also amazing to have the breastfeeding/lactation support. For something that is seemingly so natural it can be pretty difficult. When we have our next baby Sheila will be one of our first phone calls.

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Comadres Midwifery Services  - Hannah & my new baby girl

Hannah & my new baby girl

Comadres Midwifery Services  - Shiela, Hannah and my new baby girl

Shiela, Hannah and my new baby girl

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Shiela, Hannah and my new baby girl

Birth Realm

Birth Realm

4.7(12 reviews)
10.1 km

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Jackie and Sarah at Birth Realm--they have been an…read moreabsolute blessing to our family. This review is a long-overdue follow-up thank-you for the incredible care and support they gave us during the birth and early days with our second child. We also worked with them for our first, and having them back for baby #2 felt like welcoming dear friends into our home again. Jackie is the heart and soul of this agency--her warmth, wisdom, and steady presence make you feel safe, seen, and truly cared for. Sarah was equally amazing, and especially crucial in helping us navigate feeding challenges with our daughter, who had reflux. She patiently worked with us through a combination of different feeding options, never making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. Her calm, knowledgeable guidance made all the difference, and we are so grateful. Sarah also has this beautiful ability to anticipate needs before you even voice them. She noticed how hard it was for me to feed myself in the mornings, and without ever being asked, she started bringing me delicious, (and mostly nutritious ;)) baked goods each week--just so I'd have something nourishing and easy to grab. That level of thoughtfulness and care meant so much more than I can express. Both Jackie and Sarah went above and beyond for our family. Their support, not just physically but emotionally, meant the world to us during such a tender and transformative time. Their love, encouragement, and expertise have left a lasting imprint on our parenting journey, and we feel so lucky to have had them by our side. If you're considering doula support in Northern California, look no further. Jackie and Sarah (and all of the doulas at Birth Realm) are truly the dream team. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Jackie from Birth Realm is the worst. I tried to book a doula from her on several occasions and she…read morebooked the doula with other people out from under me both times without offering the professional courtesy of letting me know she wasn't holding the doula or that other people could book with her first or even that other people were interested. I had zero idea there was any sense of urgency whatsoever. I was pretty frustrated after the first time but gave it another shot given the good reviews. so then I was on a waiting list for several months and responded immediately to let her know I was interested but I had to wait till I was back in the country to chat with the doula. Again, nothing was said about other people waiting or that there was any urgency. Had I known there was some amount of urgency I would have scrambled to take a call during vacation in Japan. Anyway, I waited until after vacation. IMMEDIATELY after I chatted with the doula I sent Jackie an email to let her know I was interested and to please lock her in. But oh I guess that somehow the doula I just talked to was already booked and she no longer has any available. I have no idea why she even allowed that call to happen if the doula was already booked but she not only disrespected and wasted my time she clearly has no respect for the people who work for her as the doula's time was wasted too. At this point I'm glad it didn't work out as I have no desire to support a business who operates like this. Her prices are like 40-35% higher than everyone else's too but it clearly isn't merited. Pregnancy is already stressful enough, thanks Jackie for making this already hard time significantly worse.

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Thrive Birth Center - Breastfeeding support

Thrive Birth Center

5.0(35 reviews)
13.1 km

My wife and I had our third baby at home through Thrive in November, and again, I can do nothing…read morebut sing their praises. I had complete confidence that Thrive had our best interests at heart every moment my wife and son were in their care. As usual, they practiced informed consent, validation of experiences, and love to a degree that I have never seen or even dreamed of previously in health care settings. The highlight of this birth experience was (of course) the birth itself. This time we were graced with three of the midwives through good fortune. Again, immediately after birth, our newborn struggled to take his first breaths. We waited about 8 minutes for him to take that first breath, and yet, my wife, daughter, son and I were all calm and felt immensely supported in that moment by the three women in our presence who absolutely knew what their calling was and what their roles were in that moment. It is hard to comprehend how different that experience could have felt from a sterile, medical, environment of a hospital, and how different our newborn's first few minutes, hours, and days after birth could have been. Not to mention how the perception and feelings surrounding births could have been malformed for our young son and daughter. We are so immensely thankful to have this collective of women in Sonoma County who are such a breath of fresh air!

We had our baby at Thrive in July and it was the best experience! This was our first baby and we…read moreare so happy we decided to transfer our care from Kaiser to Thrive. The midwives are amazing; supportive, loving and really helpful. I had pregnancy insomnia and Tracy turned me onto a sleep tincture that she sells and it was like magic. I was finally able to sleep!!! The appointments were an hour long and the post partum appointments are at your home! We had trouble with breastfeeding and received so much support through text and having them come to our house. We cannot say enough good things about Thrive and Taya, Tracy, Morgan and Hannah.

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Farrell Topham, IBCLC Lactation Consultant

Farrell Topham, IBCLC Lactation Consultant

5.0(65 reviews)
61.6 km

We have a 5-week old and, despite COVID-19 calling for isolation, we were in need of customized…read morelactation support which is usually delivered in person. Farrell sprang into action and made it work VIRTUALLY. We had a thorough video session as well as great follow-up where I sent her additional videos and she was able to observe and offer useful info and solutions. She even mailed us a crucial piece of equipment that isn't sold online!! During uncertain times, Farrell was a breath of reassurance. She was able to instruct, troubleshoot, and create a plan that worked for our family. If you are looking for a lactation consultant, IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY, do not hesitate to hire Farrell, she's an expert, a deep listener, and super adaptable who, to top it all off, is a JOY to work with!

This is a long overdue review for Farrell. She is an amazing teacher, newborn care specialist, and…read morelactation consultant. She is the best of the best. She helped us on our journey by helping our son recover from weight loss after birth (10%) and helped us navigate through many issues such as undersupply, oversupply, latching, eczema, and swaddling. Whenever we had questions and we certainly had quite a bit as first time parents, she was very responsive and made sure that we felt confident with a plan moving forward and connected us with many resources. We felt very comfortable working with her due to her knowledge but also due to her warm, friendly, and engaging personality that the baby seemed to really enjoy responding towards especially when she did her unique slow swaying which we call the Farrell method! :)

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Farrell Topham, IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Farrell Topham, IBCLC Lactation Consultant
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Gravenstein Community Health Center - Zero people in office, yet been on the phone for 45 minutes on hold, decided to drive down...

Gravenstein Community Health Center

2.8(35 reviews)
1.0 km

Best care I can imagine. Having switched from Kaiser when I became eligible for MediCare. Very…read morethorough appointments, not just ten minutes. They offer many wellness options. I highly recommend this group. I'm so grateful for them.

The absolute worst. The doctors are good --but this place as a clinic, has a lot of moving parts,…read moreand they are all broken, including the one named Lonnie, who answers the phone on behalf of this place; whoever hired her should be fired--she speaks in a very low mousy voice. You'll ask her to raise her voice, because you can't hear her, but she won't do it, because she can't do it!! Whoever hired her should also hire blind people to drive for Uber. The level of inefficiency and stupidity in this place cannot be measured. And don't expect anyone who is your doctor to perform like a nornal doctor, they work for the clinic, you won't get the attention of a patient. there's no such thing as calling and getting your doctor on the phone, EVER. there's no such thing as getting your prescription called in after hours, there's no such thing as discussing your blood work like I'm used to, this place is the epitome of inefficiency. It's like it's their goal. Again, the only thing I can tell you is that the some of their doctors are good--not great, but it's all there is. They certainly aren't like east coast doctors I've had, who try to rule out things aggressively, by ordering the scans/Referrals you need. it is a clinic. It is not like a private Doctor Who follows you closely, has all your referrals notes, they can't pull things up in real time, it's extremely unprofessional and frustrating. Unfortunately, a lot of people in this area. Don't know any better and have never had good care. But the rest of us know this is unacceptable. All the bad reviews are very honest. And you're going to be told to see a Nurse Practioner instead of your doctor. A Nurse Practioner is not a doctor of any kind, they didn't go to medical school, do not ever assume that they are interchangeable. It's a cost cutting measure.. the medical assistants, are incompetent. They don't seem to have a basic comprehension of the job. And I have complained about them only to be told it's an entry-level job. That's their justification for their stupidity. You will ask yourself, what kind of place is this? Who's in charge? And who hired a person that can't speak up or annunciate their words to be the point person that you need to speak to whenever you call??! I could make a list of the horrifying things that have happened to me at this location , and I could be very detailed, and do so in chronological order, but you'll have to take my word for it.. let's just say that they're terrible reputation in reviews are well earned, if you read other reviews that are bad, those are the accurate ones. Those are the ones written by competent people who know what the normal standard is, and how far beneath it this place falls! There are two separate entrances with the same address, so if you're waiting for an Uber driver, they won't know which side to pick you up on, even that detail is inefficient, but it doesn't matter which side you walk in on, you will get the same terrible experience . And I don't know who that girl is behind the computer in the D office, but she keeps the office dark and is hidden behind the monitor, if she can't engage people, because that's basically her job-- to greet you and check you in, it's just another bad decision made by a less than bright decision maker, to hire her for that position.. the app isn't attended to, I have to send faxes and multiple communications from the pharmacist, just to get a prescription filled. It's like drawing blood. Maybe they should just stop taking new patients? So that they can deliver good care to the ones that have been there for years. Because they are not serving the Community well, they are serving them poorly. Other facilities have doctors that use MyChart at my Health. But this place isn't compatible to receive that information, so it won't be properly added to your file, which is not just frustrating. It's just unacceptable, I have to bring my own notes on the app to show the doctor, but they should be in my file. They need to bring in a professional consultant and clean house.

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Gravenstein Community Health Center - Still on hold

Still on hold

Gravenstein Community Health Center - On hold??

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