Kerynn was amazing from our first meeting to our final farewell. She provides lots of information…read moreand is thorough in her communication and provided resources. Her passion for her work is obvious and she carries that into the delivery room. She's a true advocate and was incredibly supportive throughout the labor and delivery process. She helped remind me of the different labor positions and equipment to use. I honestly can't imagine to have labored without her there. A true asset to any labor and delivery experience.

Kerynn has been such a joy to work with! I wanted to have a doula with my husband and I while I…read moregive birth to not only coach me through labor but to also be our advocates should our wishes not be upheld or explain in detail what the doctors/nurses were doing. I started working with her during my second trimester and the in-person sessions were so informative, especially as first time parents. When I had my baby, I felt supported and heard every step of the way. The postpartum visit was also so invaluable as I was having issues with my milk coming in and breastfeeding. Overall, I had the best experience and would 100% recommend Kerynn to anyone who wants a doula! Her knowledge, patience and kindness made the biggest difference for my birthing experience.

I was referred to MiLC by hospital staff at Sutter Davis Hospital and by another mom…read more After seeing several lactation consultants and feeling kind of confused w/ continual challenges, Bethany at MiLC helped simplify everything, bust the myths, and give me and my baby a strong direction forward. We have been comfortably and confidently nursing after just a few visits, and I will likely continue to check in as long as I am lactating. I love that they take many different insurances and have a functional home-like space. They also provide hot teas and adorable teacups. Don't hesitate to talk about postpartum mental health, birth control, return to work, bottles/pumping, or other related topics. They will help where they can and often know where to refer for various things. Bethany is very knowledgeable, direct, and supportive. I love her sense of humor. She has helped me brainstorm and problem solve for things no one else on my care team has been able to. They fill a much-needed gap and do incredible work. Also, talking with Lindsey at the front desk feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket. :) All new mamas deserve the kind of help provided at MiLC.

I received super valuable lactation support during my hour long consultation. We troubleshooted…read moresome minor problems and I gained confidence that things were going well. Definitely worth a visit, even if you are a second time mom!

This massage therapist is truly one of a kind. I've seen many different massage therapists--some…read moreleave you sore, others make you jump off the table. But with Satisha, it's different. She specializes in prenatal massage and goes deeper than just muscle work, blending massage with beautiful energy healing. I left her space feeling like a weight had been lifted. I wasn't pregnant at the time, but I can only imagine how incredible it would be during pregnancy. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I wish all my patients could experience Satisha's care!

I purchased a gift card for my wife. The website was very easy to use and very detailed. Satisha…read morehelped my wife immensely, and we will definitely be using her services in the future. I would highly recommend her prenatal package.

I highly recommend Seasons of Birth!…read more After a traumatic first labor, that ended in an emergency c-section I was desperate for a better experience with my second. In my last month of pregnancy I started to doubt my plans of trying for a VBAC. Tina and Laurie stepped right in and helped me garner my confidence to trust my body and it's abilities. Their support was invaluable. Using guides and exercises from Tina and Laurie to prepare for labor helped me to have a successful natural VBAC. We're so thankful they could help both my husband and me heal from a traumatic first birth.

Laurie and Tina are incredible. I would definitely have them at my next birth (and postpartum) if I…read morewere to have another child. They're both intuitive, experienced, and were able to see what I need while also being willing to step back and hold a sacred space in other moments. They were exactly the sturdy and grounded earth mother energy I needed at birth and postpartum. I highly recommend them!

It's been almost a year since I delivered my first baby and I still keep in touch with Chloe, she…read morehas the most kind and calming spirit and it's because of her that I had the most amazing birth experience. I had planned to have a typical doctor-led birth at a hospital with an epidural and Chloe walked me and my husband through what to expect at the hospital and I felt a lot of comfort knowing that I'd have her as an advocate to be sure I wasn't pressured into doing anything that I didn't want to do by hospital staff. Knowing that Chloe also works at Midtown Nurse Midwives, my husband and I asked her what our birth plan experience might look like should we choose that route and we instantly knew that the birth center birth was what we wanted. Now, you might be thinking, if the birth center has doulas, why would I need to hire one? Yes, you need to hire a doula! Chloe came to my house and supported me and my husband through early labor, which I feel like was the worst part for me! She did what she could to keep me comfortable, keep me hydrated, but most importantly - to help my labor progress. My labor lasted about 35 hours in total and when she wasn't with me, she was on the phone coaching my husband on what to do. In the end, I wound up getting the unmedicated birth that I wanted and know there is no way I would have gotten through it without Chloe. She is truly amazing! Chloe also checked in on my new little family a day or so after my babe was born and brought us the most delicious lentil dal, which lasted us several meals. And she dehydrated and encapsulated my placenta, which was very convenient with her attending my birth, she was able to take it straight from the birth center and then deliver with my postpartum visit. I think of her dearly when I reflect on my birth experience, she helped bring our daughter into this world and that is so special to share with someone. If we ever decide to have another babe, I will most definitely hire Chloe again, she is truly amazing! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Chloe, we love you!!!

Chloe is simply the best! Thanks to her support, I am proud to share that I had a VBAC…read more Chloe is a tremendously skilled doula and a person you want to have on your team. She is a dream come true for our family. I trust her wholeheartedly and during labor she offered her entire heart, energy, and soul to me and my family, and for that we are eternally grateful. Upon meeting Chloe, it was clear to us that we had found our doula - she's thoughtful, calm, knowledgeable, and listens carefully. When we met with her before our son's birth, she took the words out of my mouth which gave me peace of mind and built my trust in her incredibly quickly. This is so valuable because birth is such a sacred and vulnerable space. She was available for questions throughout my labor and her IG is full of positive, empowering and helpful information. Fast forward to labor. I went into early labor on a Thursday afternoon and gave birth early on a Friday morning. Very late on Thursday evening, we called Chloe and asked her to come to our home because I began to question my own abilities. She arrived promptly and immediately helped put my partner and me at ease so I could continue to labor at home and progressed to 9cm upon arrival at the hospital. She worked so well with my partner. She provided ongoing comfort measures, reassuring affirmations, and helpful suggestions to keep my confidence up and keep labor progressing at home. This allowed my partner to be my cheerleader which is exactly what I needed him to be as my number one supporter. Throughout the process Chloe amplified my wishes and needs allowing me to have the most empowering birth I could have wished for. I truly believe that Chloe was the difference between a repeat C-section and a VBAC for me. She was determined to help baby and me into positions that allowed gravity to help since my first labor was deemed "failure to progress" after 3 days of labor and 10cm dilated. Her suggestions not only helped this labor progress quickly but made me feel in charge of this birth. I still chat with Chloe during this postpartum period to ask questions and because she's just that awesome. Related, if you are interested in placenta encapsulation, I also highly recommend her for that. Thank you, Chloe, for all that you did for me and my family. I know any family is in excellent hands with you

Amber was everything we could have hoped for in a doula and more. From the very beginning, she was…read moreknowledgeable, hands-on, and incredibly compassionate. She answered every question with ease, always made us feel supported, and provided a wealth of resources that helped me and my partner prepare for labor and fully understand all of our options. When my journey led to a scheduled C-section, Amber was right there with us--supporting my wife during surgery, bringing us comfort in the operating room, and continuing her care in the days that followed. She emphasized the importance of postpartum care and went above and beyond by meeting with us afterward to answer our newborn questions, offer lactation guidance, and share additional postpartum resources. Amber is exactly what I needed in a doula--calm, genuine, smart, nurturing, resourceful, and a true advocate. We are beyond grateful and blessed to have had her by our side. I cannot recommend her enough!

I reached out to Amber as I was looking for a doula to help me through my first pregnancy and…read morebirth. Amber was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend her to both new and experienced moms! Amber came to our house a couple weeks before my due date and spent time educating my husband and I on what to expect for the rest of my pregnancy and throughout the labor and delivery process. She ran through various scenarios that may have come up and presented us with options and information to help us make decisions on what was right for our family. I really appreciate that Amber never pushed us in one direction or the other but rather presented the facts and let us choose what we felt was best. Amber was extremely quick to respond to all my emails and texts and was constantly providing us informative resources. With all information out there these days, it was such a relief to have a go-to person that I could trust to point me in the right direction. Finally, it was so comforting to have Amber's support during delivery. She has an extremely calming presence and it was amazing to haver her in my corner. I would definitely love to work with Amber again for future pregnancies and am so thankful for everything she has done for my family and I!

I didn't have a good birthing experience at Kaiser - I went into Kaiser with full intention of…read moreepidural but Kaiser didn't believe I was advancing fast and they asked me to wait until it was too late for epidural; what's worse was they didn't wait for my planceta to come out so they manually removed my planceta without any pain meds. Painful isn't enough to describe the experience. Pregnant with my second son, I didn't want to repeat the experience. Knowing I am likely birth fast again, I wanted to go without pain meds again, with as much help I can get, and natural birth of the planceta. I reached out to Tashina pretty late in my pregnancy. Knowing my situation, she responded to my email right away and managed to squeeze me into her schedule. She did a very thorough interview with me and my husband, fully understood what experience we are looking for and made amazing recommendations. She recommended me with a hospital I wasn't aware of that has great staff and with midwifery care. Since I was late stage pregnant (32+weeks), she pulled all her strings to help the new hospital accept me as a patient. And all the way up until the delivery date, she was only one text/call away for any questions I had. The birth was still painful, but with the midwifery care, Tashina's preparation with me and my husband, the hot tub setup, and her being there as my advocate, the birth was quick, smooth, and no manual extraction of placenta! My second son was almost 8lbs and no tear or stitches. Even weeks after birth, Tashina came visit and always checked in with me to help me with breastfeeding issues, baby colic issues etc. Tashina is so knowledgeable, caring and loving. We will always appreciate her help and she will always be a special person in my second sons life!

I'm convinced that fate brought Tashina into my life so I could have a beautiful, natural, and…read moreconfident first birth. Other than her deep knowledge of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, there is something extra special about Tashina and the calm presence she brings into your pre and post birth space. She not once shied away or avoided any of my questions or expectations for my birth and was so understanding of my boundaries around specific things. I felt absolutely safe and held by her to surrender to birth completely. Moreover, she helped my husband feel confident in supporting me in a natural birth too. All I can hope for is to have her at any of my future births as well! :) Thank you Tashina!

Amy Moy, is very kind, and compassionate with her services for what I needed. I'm a traumatic birth…read moresurvivor and when I decided to go along with my pregnancy the whole way through, Amy provided support and never judged me. Even though my plan switched many times. In the end. She was there when I had no one to go with me to give birth and held my hand. This time around I just needed a loving warm supportive person. This was a very special birth because I didn't really need to fight. I had a good team that understood my trauma. Amy was very helpful for my PTSD while birthing. Although I wasn't being assaulted and listened to with this birth I still needed that calming support and Amy offered me that.. I was very lucky to have Amy. Thank you.

Amy and Jenn taught a Cornerstone birth class for us. They are a treasure trove of evidence based…read moreinformation. I would highly recommend them to anyone creating a human. Amy is an experienced teacher and it shows. Jenn is knowledgeable and was a valuable co-leader. We're planning a home birth...they were able to educate us on that situation but also on hospital births if it comes to that. I discovered my love of birth videos in this class. What drama! What emotion! Reality TV. Better than hollywood. Aside from the knowledge, their attitudes were easy-going and confidence building for new parents. Can't say enough good things. :)