I really loved working with Eri. I didn't feel like I was just another client. She empowered me…read morethrough this pregnancy, reminding me of all the hard work I've already been putting in myself, working through trauma. I highly recommend working with her. She'll definitely make you feel supported and heard. I'm close to my due date and I'm excited to be giving birth soon. I'm not afraid of all the pain to come anymore. I definitely feel more confident with giving birth, no matter the outcome.

There aren't words to express my gratitude for all that Eri did to support my daughter's transition…read moreinto the world. She is an absolute angel and I could not have gotten through a "three day birthing extravaganza" without her! She supported me both mentally and physically during every contraction and helped me maintain strength to avoid having a cesarian. Between massaging my back and giving me sips of water between every contraction, she took better care of me than any family member possibly could. She advocated for my natural birth plan every step of the way and guided me through breathing techniques when it came time to push. There was not a minute that went by without her by my side. I could go on and on but the most important piece, was the emotional support that she invested in my birthing experience. I felt the comfort of a best friend and all the guidance of an expert. I'd recommend Eri to any mama who wants to feel grounded, supported, and fully loved in the delivery room.

If I could give Bonnie 10 stars I would. She is kind, energetic and generous with her time and…read moreknowledge. I interviewed a couple of different doulas to assist me in my quest for a drug free natural birth. I ultimately choose Bonnie not only because she came highly recommended by a friend of a friend, but also her expertise being a retired L & D nurse. It was important to me to work with a doula that had a medical background. I wanted someone that would understand my desires to have a natural birth but also had the knowledge to tell me when intervention was needed - which in my case it was. Included in Bonnie's fee were two classes that were extremely helpful to both my husband and I , unlimited phone calls and texting communication, she sent me recipes for teas and a prenatal diet plan, and one home visit visit postnatal. Not to mention the obvious that she was there for the birth of my baby girl. Bonnie was the best person to have by my side through this experience! Worth every penny.

From the owner: RN since 1965, OB experience: Providence Hosp. Freestanding Birth Center & Prov. ABC 1979-2001;…read moreRN/Doula 2001-present. Services: provide 2-3hr. classes: "How to get yourselves out of What you got yourselves into!" Also Preventive measures, options, individualized birth preferences; Labor & Birth support; follow-up home visit & postpartum support. Radius is 1hr from Royal Oak, MI. Phone calls/texts preferred over email. Interviews welcomed!

Took prenatal yoga class taught on Tuesdays @ 7:15 pm…read more Excellent, quality instructors. wonderful facility.

I love Emma. She is so informative with an unbiased opinion. She has been so comforting and caring…read moreand sensitive during my whole pregnancy. I don't know what I'd do without her!

From the owner: Birth doula serving the downriver, Michigan area. Services include prenatal visits to create a…read morebirth plan and prepare for labor and postpartum periods, continuous emotional, physical, and informational support in labor, and postpartum visits to support breastfeeding and more.

We hired The Birth Babes for postpartum nighttime support and we had a very positive experience!…read moreTaylor was our Doula and she is caring, trustworthy, and calm. She helped us survive those first 6 weeks and we couldn't be more grateful! We definitely recommend The Birth Babes.

From the owner: We want to be there for you and yours throughout your exploration into parenthood. Empathetic,…read morepatient, and nonjudgmental, this sister team offers two prenatal visits to discuss what you want for your labor, continuous support during labor, and postpartum visits to ease your transition to life with your new baby.

As someone with PTSD from sexual trauma, I had a lot of worries going into my first pregnancy. I…read morewas so unsure of what to expect in the labor and delivery process. I had so many questions. Finding Josie was a true answer to our prayers. She ensured that we entered the labor process with all of our questions answered, including those we didn't think to ask! She explained all of our options to us with words we could understand, empowered us to make decisions we felt confident in and ensured that we kept an open mind to the aspects of birth that are outside of our own control. I ended up needing an induction, something I was hoping to avoid. Unfortunately, the specific circumstances of my labor required us to change our minds on many aspects of our birth plan. I was so grateful that Josie had helped to educate us on our choices so that we understood what would happen differently. Above all, I was so glad that she helped to foster that open mindset so we could embrace the choices that were in the best interest of everyone - healthy baby! My labor brought up several challenging moments that I needed to work through as a survivor, and Josie was right there with us, supporting both of us in the effort to keep my mind at ease. We were hesitant, at first, to select a doula so new to the field, but I could not be more satisfied with the care we received. We chose Josie due to her knowledge on trauma, and I am so glad that we did. We went into the labor room with a beautiful plan. Despite the fact that our babies needs changed that plan notably, we ended up with a truly validating experience.

From the owner: Everyone who gives birth should be able to feel cared for, respected, loved, and proud of what they…read morehave accomplished.

Unbelievably grateful for the care I received with the amazing Midwives & Nurses at ABC. It was…read morebasically word of mouth that I was encouraged to switch from Women's First in Royal Oak and delivering at Beaumont to The ABC. And I honestly can't express how extraordinary my labor experience was. The level of care provided to me and my beautiful son was unmatched. When I was a patient at Women's First - I felt there was very little attention paid to educating first time parents and the overall care was very industrialized (even from the Midwife) it's basically churning out care and I have really heard negative things about the coldness of care at Beaumont. Without getting too deep into the details - I had a very long labor (30+ hours) - ended up getting drugs - and pushed for 4 straight hours. Every step of the way my hand was held by the beautiful woman of the ABC (Midwives Emily, Andrea, Danielle and Nurses Christy & Jesse) all supported me like family - joined by our doula (Metro Detroit Doula Service (a must) and my husband. It was difficult and unbelievable all wrapped in one huge life changing experience. We also were so well cared for after the fact in the wonderful ABC (we stayed 2 nights) and I really believe the success my son & I have had with breastfeeding is due to the great guidance of the nurses. I wish more women/families knew this is how your birth experience should/can be. I will sing their praises forever and hope they understand the valuable place they have within our family. It seems amazing care is rare these days. If you're thinking about the ABC you're in the best hands.

Ali, the ICU nurse, is amazing. My dad was on his unit, and he checked on my dad frequently, so…read moremuch I told him to take a break, lol. Ali's natural nurturing aura was served with such grace. Ali is attentive to my father as well as our family. The best nurse I've experienced here, hands down. Please give this man some recognition!

I have only just met with Kristen about being my doula, so this review is based off a single…read moreconsultation. With that being said, I'm extremely happy with how she handled things with me. I will be a first time mom, come March 2015... so needless to say I'm extremely nervous about the birth process. I called her late one evening, expecting to get her voicemail... and she picked up!! I explained my feelings, and although she was at a birth, she had a few minutes to talk to me. She told me that birthing classes may help educate me and calm my nerves quite a bit. So we ended up setting a time to meet a few days after we talked. She was extremely professional, came with a lot of information for my fiance and I to read, and had a wealth of information that she shared with us. I still have yet to call her and officially hire her by signing my contract, but I got very good information and felt very comfortable with her.

Sima was wonderful! This was my 3rd baby. I had never used an in-home lactation consultant before…read moreand wish I would have with all three children. Sima was warm, friendly, and professional. She immediately let me know the things I was doing right. She also helped me with some issues I was having with my newborn including: --Newborn being up all night and sleeping during the day. Her tips helped the baby move into a daytime routine. --Incorporated my husband by teaching him to use an eye dropper and ensuring to feed the newborn only when she is sucking. This allowed me some MUCH needed extra sleep. I no longer feel like I'm in this alone. --Newborn wanted to feed for over an hour. The newborn still cluster feeds; however, her advise helped me recognize when the baby was actually hungry vs. comforting herself. This aided significantly in cutting down the amount of time she is up at night --Nipple discomfort and soreness. I have cracked and bleeding nipples. She gave me recommendations on how I can promote healing and lower pain. She also has a nipple cream in her arsenal that helps with recovery. --Newborn biting. She gave me tips on how to educate the baby not to bite during breastfeeding Overall, having Sima come to my house was a positive change for myself and the rest of my family. It took only a couple of days using her advice to feel more like myself instead of an exhausted, inpatient, and sore Mom. Granted, the newborn is only 1 week old. I don't expect her to sleep through the night; however, Sima helped in getting me 3-4 hour blocks of sleep instead of an hour here and there. It's life changing. Sima is absolutely wonderful. I will recommend her to everyone I know having any type of issue with breastfeeding.

I worked with Sima at A Mothers Touch and had a great experience! Her support and recommendations…read morehelped my son and I get back on track with breastfeeding. She was incredibly gentle with both mom and baby, was not judgmental and made small tweaks instead of major changes that would be hard to implement. Sima is easy to get in touch with through phone or text and her personal follow ups after the session let you know she really cares about her clients. I am a second time mom and originally thought we wouldn't need a Lactation consultant again but every baby is different and I'm so glad we got in touch with Sima.