Melissa is absolutely incredible. We came to her with a very colicky baby and feeding challenges,…read moreand she helped us narrow down a likely food sensitivity that made a HUGE difference in our baby's comfort. In the middle of working with her, we ended up doing a frenectomy, and she guided us through the recovery process every step of the way with so much knowledge, encouragement, and care. She was actually recommended by a renowned pediatric ENT who called her the "baby magician," and boy was he right! Her ability to assess what's going on and gently troubleshoot is truly amazing. We feel so supported and confident under her care, and our baby is so much happier because of it. I'm beyond grateful we found her and would recommend her a thousand times over to any parent needing lactation support!

Choosing Melissa Cole to help our son w/ his feeding challenges was one of the best decisions I've…read moreever made. She didn't just meet my highest hopes & expectations--she exceeded them in every way imaginable, leaving a profound, life-changing impact on our family. Thanks to Melissa's expertise & unmatched dedication, we uncovered that our son's struggles went far beyond his tongue tie, which kept reattaching despite proper release & after-care. Melissa helped us identify other contributing factors & tailor our after-care approach, ensuring optimal wound healing. She is also highly skilled in wound care, assessment, & intervention in the event of reattachment--using a deeper technique to release the tongue if she notices new tissue growth. She has done this for us on multiple occasions, making all the difference in our son's progress. Additionally, she helped us identify other areas of concern that required prompt medical attention, ensuring we didn't miss a critical window for early intervention. She then took charge--placing referrals, following up, & being an ever-reliable resource. She was always just a text or email away, responding quickly--even during evenings, weekends, & holidays. I'll never forget reaching out in crisis around Thanksgiving when my son was struggling to eat. She responded immediately, offered feedback/advice, & consulted w/ his ENT that weekend to get us answers. By Mon, she had us on his schedule for surgical revision. Melissa's expertise didn't stop there. Her keen attention to detail & ability to see the bigger picture led to a groundbreaking medical discovery for our family--one that not only helped us better understand our own health but also gave us critical insight into our son's needs. Her observation helped us recognize factors that could impact his wound healing, which became invaluable for future surgical planning. What sets Melissa apart is that she doesn't just follow a one-size-fits-all approach--she looks at the individual in front of her. If she saw a concern, she told us about it, even if it went against conventional advice or prior recommendations we had received. Time & time again, she was spot-on. Her supplement suggestions, for example, weren't just based on what's typically recommended for all infants but tailored specifically to our son's unique needs. The same went for her referrals--some contradicted previous medical advice we had been given, but in the end, she was aways right & her option quickly became the one that mattered most. In summary, Melissa is a true expert, investigator, & advocate (not to mention, researcher) who goes above & beyond for the families she works with. She deserves 1,000 's for the incredible impact she's had on our lives. I truly cannot thank her enough. In fact, one time I even told her that she somehow got me feeling grateful for our son's reattachment BC had that not happened, we never would have found her. My only regret is, I wish we had found her sooner! I also wish she was dual-licensed as a pediatrician BC she would kill it & so that we don't have to stop seeing her Lastly, in case you're still not convinced, you should check out her post-frenotomy tongue stretching video on YouTube, which has 1.7M + views! https://youtu.be/2JMcbF85ehs?si=mDtOD9IZ7m0FiwHt

Sejal is amazing. She is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to feeding tips and practices. She…read moregives the best of advice and has a network of people that she works with who are all amazing! (Chiropractor, craniosacral, ent etc). She gives her heart and soul to her clients. She supported me through bad, painful latches, underfed infant, tongue tied kid and tongue tie after care help. She is a busy woman so get in her calendar when you can. Working with sejal is the blessing you'd never have thought of

Where do I even begin. To me, Sejal is a godsend and I will forever be grateful that she was and is…read morethere on my journey as a new mother. I trust Sejal with my baby more than anyone else, even myself at times. She is that wonderful. Whatever she tells me to do, I will do and know it's for the benefit of my child. I've taken both her tummy time and infant massage classes and have seen a drastic improvement in the well being of my child. She's great at explaining why things like tummy time are important and uses so many different techniques to keep it fun and interesting for you and your baby. She always asks permission, never pushes you and let's you go at your own pace, making sure you feel comfortable and supported. My baby girl used to hate tummy time and now she will play on her tummy for 30+ minutes! I feel like I can always learn something new when I'm with her and I think every mom and baby can benefit from her classes. She instills in me a feeling of security and confidence as a mom. Whenever she's with my baby girl, I swear she's listening intently and taking everything Sejal says to heart. Some might even say she is a baby whisperer and by some, I mean me! Her approach is gentle yet firm and the babies know that and the mamas respect that.

I recently had my second baby and unlike my first I wanted to have a lactation consultant home…read morevisit as soon as baby arrived. I have PCOS and had a low supply and tongue tie with my first and wanted to get baby checked out right away so we could do what we needed to help milk production. Rosemary was amazing and came right away and helped me navigate all the things related to breastfeeding and feeding my baby. I felt heard and very well cared for in those beginning days when you are so vulnerable. We had a follow up today and she reassured me that I'm doing everything and heading in the right direction. She was really there to listen to what I had to say and my concerns and gave the advice that I needed to feel confident and keep moving forward. So thankful for Rosemary and Bridgetown baby for the much needed support.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Katrina and Bridgetown baby. Their insurance…read morechecking benefits and automatic, matching with lactation consultant were extremely helpful. We were lucky enough to work with Katrina who from the very first meeting, was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. She created a comfortable, judgment-free space where I felt heard and understood. What I appreciated most was her collaborative approach. She really took the time to listen to our concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and work together to find solutions that felt right for our family. Her guidance was practical, encouraging, and tailored to our specific situation. I'm truly grateful for her expertise and compassion, and I would highly recommend her to any family looking for knowledgeable and caring lactation support.

Unfortunately, I am not surprised by the other negative experiences shared in the reviews. It's…read moreeven more disheartening, actually it's disgusting, when it's a woman treating women/reproductive health. Yes, people expect to have agency over their own bodies! lf you too feel like you would like to collaborate with a caring doctor I strongly urge you to look elsewhere. (The office staff and medical assistant were professional and this does not reflect on them.) Dr. Kyle could not muster even the pretense of empathy and in fact achieved the opposite. I left feeling like my very existence was an inconvenience, diminished and dismissed, traumatized- more afraid than ever (directly due to the complete lack of bedside manner, not b/c I was there for an emergency, uncommon or embarrassing issue). To her credit she was able to do so efficiently and with minimal time wasted. It's tempting to provide a play by play of what was at most a 10 min appointment to illustrate just how terrible the experience was- I don't want to share medical details online. Dr. Kyle could have in our short time together chosen to speak a single caring statement and I wouldn't not be writing these words, but did not extend a single scrap of empathy during our short time together. (It still would have been a waste of my time, but a little caring goes a long way.) I was not ONCE asked if I had any questions even though I intentionally mentioned it was my first time discussing imaging results with a doctor and that I have never had any surgery. With barely a glance my way, at my chart and with only a single question about my symptoms, the doctor IMMEDIATELY tried to push me into what I consider an extreme surgery with NO further explanation. I was shut down the moment I attempted to initiate a discussion- asking for "alternatives b/c given my medical history I have concerns re. surgical outcomes." Instead of addressing my concerns I was painted what was to me a terrifying image of a damaging surgery that would leave a long dramatic scar and shown the door.(BUT lol I was handed a FAQ lifted off the web but only the questions were printed- have to click the drop down for answers- I can google things-I see a Dr. to get an experts medical opinion! ) Yes, there is a possible alternative but they didn't even get the referral right- I think they googled it as it was the same place that made the FAQ but didn't bother to check that the procedure is done at the Minnesota office locations. I wasn't given the doctor's expert opinion on how viable of an alternative it is, success rate etc. or anything beyond the name of the procedure and the joke of googled half baked handout. Nor the opportunity to ask. I know many doctors have a hard job that in recent years have faced added challenges. I'm trying to give someone like this the benefit of the doubt- first impression was they looked exhausted/burnt out. I'm not out to bash anyone but to warn others and validate those who have had similar experiences. I genuinely wonder why doctors like this continue to practice medicine. I guess to pay the bills like the rest of us, it's one thing to quiet quit your office job- when one is a medical doctor there are potentially serious negative consequences for patients. In my case who knows I may need surgery, I may not. What I will not do is be bullied into making an uninformed decision about my body to appease a doctor who shows they couldn't care less about me. I will however warn others- I am particularly mortified to read that a doctor so lacking in bedside manner Dr.'s bio says pediatric and adolescents are a specialty.

If I could give 0 stars to Rebecca Kyle I would. Please don't ever go to her. Her bed side manor is…read moreatrocious. I left in tears because I was nervous getting my Pap smear . She gave up and sarcastically said " I guess we will see you next year". She honestly is vile. Please fire her immediately especially seeing all these negative reviews about her.

So coronavirus is real and messing up my breastfeeding support journey. Or so I thought. My little…read moreone has a tongue tie procedure earlier this week and I know I needed help exercising his new little mouth. I admit I was skeptical about a video chat. But it was So Helpful! Bryna was super helpful and knowledgeable. She hooked it up with resources to help with after care. She gave me pointers on positioning that no one else had told me. If you're looking for help, these people are great!

I found Doula My Soul by searching for a lactation consultant that was on this side of the river. I…read morelive in Camas and didn't want to have to make a long trek to an appointment with a new baby. Lo and behold they do house appointments! I'm new to this whole baby thing, and I guess this is a pretty normal service, but I was even more happy to find that out. Jessi came to visit me soon after birth to diagnose tongue tie and helped me get an emergency appointment with Dr Ghaheri for surgery to correct it and got us on the path to breastfeeding. I was nervous about the whole process, but Jessi kept in contact with me throughout the following weeks and helped me through the process. Right how we are 4 days post surgery and already breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and I feel confident that we will be fully breastfeeding soon. I couldn't be happier with Doula My Soul, they are a great support for our family. I plan on trying belly binding as well.

Sherilee was super sweet! The classes were informative, fun, and really connected with our minds…read moreand bodies for both partners and birthing peoples. I loved it! I highly recommended to any mama and partner to take these classes, they are well worth it! Also, her tea blend for the raspberry leaf tea is so yummy! Especially if you aren't an avid tea drinker. The class has an interactive book that makes it easy to remember everything and some good pages that you can post up on your fridge or walls. The classes are built in a great order- As someone who plans to birth at a birth center my anxieties were lowered ALOT after these classes. And if you are planning a hospital birth or home birth, the classes work for all of them! You and your partner will appreciate these classes a lot!

A night nanny is essential | Excellent team…read more Best decision I've ever made postpartum. This is a service I wish existed when I had my first! I had a hard time asking/accepting help with my first kid. I kept telling myself that we could do it, we could do it all because every parent goes through what we're going through. It was kind of like a right of passage to suffer. But, I suffered greatly without the help. I developed postpartum depression that I didn't realize I had until after the fact, and I was overwhelmed with going from no kids to having an infant with colic. On top of that, I was healing and learning to breastfeed/pump and dealing with the expectations of becoming the parent I want to be and the guilt of not giving it my best every day or using formula. Fast forward to 2024 with our 2nd kid and we knew we had to make big changes to survive. My cousin told me she did a night nanny and that blew our minds. We researched and felt that the Baby Nest team resonated with us the most. Their site was easy to navigate. I quickly contacted Sherilee who put me in touch with Sarah D. We then scheduled a meet up and knew we wanted Sarah to be our postpartum doula. She's very professional and has lots of experience with many families including raising her own family of 5. She was very transparent about her schedule with other clients during the time frame we needed her. We booked eight weeks of 4 nights with Sarah. Since she couldn't do all four nights, we had other doulas in their network: Kimmi, Lakiah, and Mel. ALL of them have been wonderful, knowledgeable, empathetic, and professional. We've never felt judged for our decisions in caring for our newborn. They are so good and trustworthy with our baby; we never had to worry. They take detailed notes of their shifts and shared it with Google doc. I recommend all of these people if you're looking for a solid team of doulas. Specifically Sarah:She has excellent communication and very trustworthy. It is so easy to connect with her. I am very thankful she could not only watch our son but also take care of our dishes and make us breakfast that would last about a week! If you're a first time parent or continuing to grow your family and on the fence about a night nanny/postpartum doula, contact Sherilee and check Baby Nest out. When it comes to health and wellness, this service was absolutely worth every penny. THANK YOU, BABY NEST.

Marie was a fundamental part of our birth experience. I do not think I could have gotten through…read moremy labor and delivery without her. She fit in perfectly with our family including our dog and grandmas who were present at the hospital. We had several meetings with her before birth so we could get comfortable with each other and get our questions answered about hospital births, exercises to help baby get into ideal birth position, and postpartum care. As is typical, our birth did not go as planned. We ended up doing an induction close to 42 weeks and ultimately had an urgent cesarean delivery. Marie provided a steadfast and comforting presence during labor, providing comfort measures and encouraged different positions, and made everyone feel more calm. She also made sure we had options and made informed choices when interacting with hospital staff. Marie stayed at the hospital until our cesarean was over and helped us with initial breastfeeding and postpardum care, which was helpful because I was exhausted and not feeling great. A week later, we met to go over a timeline of the experience and process it together. That meeting was incredibly healing for me and has helped me process and come to terms with the experience. I am happy to give my strongest recommendation of Marie for doula services - she is intuitive, compassionate, calming, and provides a wealth of experience to ease the first time parent.

Sarah came to our house today for our first consultation with her and it went great. Our daughter…read moreis 3 weeks old and was having some trouble latching comfortably (for me) despite otherwise doing very well (appropriate weight gain, etc). Sarah had tons of suggestions, which she emailed to us shortly after the visit, and I look forward to trying everything! She was super thorough and really took her time with us (the appt was just under 2 hours) and I feel like she really listened to my concerns and gave great explanations for things. Would definitely recommend her to others!

Thanks to the IBCLCs at Miracle of Nurture I have been able to successfully nurse my two babies. My…read morefirst had a severe tongue tie that made it extremely difficult to latch but hospital lactation missed it. Working with Miracle of Nurture we got prompt treatment and overcame it and enjoyed our nursing relationship until she naturally weaned at 18 months. When my son presented with different nursing and breathing struggles I knew I need to see someone at Miracle of Nuture and have been just as impressed with my care this time around with Sarah and feel hopeful that things will improve quickly!

Maureen is truly incredible. From the very beginning, she offered thoughtful, calm, and deeply…read moreknowledgeable guidance during one of the most overwhelming moments of early parenthood. Her suggestions were practical, compassionate, and exactly what we needed when we felt stuck and exhausted. Thanks to her coaching, we successfully transitioned off the nipple shield and got baby to take the nipple again. None of that felt possible at the time, and Maureen helped us believe it was. What sets Maureen apart is not just her expertise, but how supported and cared for you feel while working with her. She meets you where you are, never judges, and gently guides you forward with confidence and warmth. We truly could not have done this without her and are more grateful than words can express. If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your success, Maureen is it.

Maureen is a consummate professional as well as warm and nurturing. It's difficult to find the…read morecombination of high EQ + skill and knowledge in healthcare professionals that she possesses; I have had my fair share of negative experiences elsewhere. I recommend Portland Milk Vibes to anyone who is need of support and guidance and desires judgment-free think-outside-the-box expertise.

We are beyond satisfied, grateful, and fortunate to have had Heather by our side during our first…read morechild's birth. She played a key role in us having an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor that allowed both a healthy mom and child. Heather provided plenty of information backed by research, technical material, tools, experience, emotional support, and physical support to me and my husband during my pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and baby care. She guided us along the way with a comprehensive and organized curriculum, plus additional resources that we could follow up on ourselves if we wanted additional support or to further research a topic. She made us aware of the possible options during the decision-making process and allowed us to make our own decisions. Heather is a warm, kind, organized, and professional doula that definitely made us more prepared for this new chapter in our lives. We would highly recommend her if you want to feel more supported, empowered, informed, and calm for a smoother newborn experience.

Heather is a gem who I found here on Yelp. She was the first doula I interviewed when I was about 5…read moremonths pregnant and once I met with her I immediately knew I didn't need to interview anyone else. Heather is very knowledgable, genuine, and kind. She helped my husband and I ease our worries about what to expect during the whole journey and most of all helped us feel empowered and informed to make the best decisions that were right for us. She has solid resources that really helped us learn so much more about the process of pregnancy and preparing for labor. I also really appreciated her guidance on what to expect when communicating with doctors and how to navigate certain topics in order to make better decisions. I ended up going all the way to 42 weeks and Heather was amazing at helping me take it moment by moment, evaluating as we went along to still make the best decisions that felt right to us. When labor finally got going, she was wonderful at helping me feel more grounded and confident as well as being a valuable teammate with my husband. When I had moments of feeling like I wasn't sure if I could keep going, she knew exactly what I needed to help me find strength again. I was able to deliver my baby naturally the way I had wished for and can't thank her enough for her support. I also can't thank her enough for helping me to avoid an episiotomy from the delivering doctor, she's a rockstar of a doula! I highly recommend Heather, she is definitely the person you want advocating for you and on your team through pregnancy, labor and delivery.