Rosy was a fantastic doula. They say that births with a doula present are less likely to encounter…read moreinterventions. I believe this to be true after birthing with Rosy present. I would not have been able to do it without her! Rosy helped me every step of the way- she came right when I called her, she timed my contractions, contacted my midwives when it was time for them to come, never hesitated, was always present, calm, composed and quick to respond when I needed help. Rosy helped me drink, eat, provided aromatherapy, administered herbs, controlled my TENS machine, massaged me, help me move about...She basically was the greatest support I could have ever asked for and she did everything without me having to ask. She intuitively knew what I needed and when. I truly believe our home birth went so successfully because Rosy were there. Rosy is a clear communicator and has a wonderful and calm demeanor. When I was scared Rosy was there to comfort me. She cheered me on and told me I was doing an amazing job when I was feeling discouraged, and when my daughter was finally born, after a FULL day of labor I was so touched by Rosy's dedication & resolve and so grateful that I had her support. I highly recommend Rosy as a doula, a friend and a great advocate during labor and birth. Thank you, Rosy, for all that you did for us, from the bottom of our hearts! We look forward to working with you in the future for postpartum doula services and writing you another stellar review for that!

Rosy was my doula and helped me have an amazing labor experience when I gave birth to my baby girl…read morein January, 2015. It took my a while to find the right doula as I wanted to find someone who connected with me and made me feel comfortable. The minute I met Rosy I knew she was the one! She's absolutely great! The type of person you want to have around when you're having painful an strong contractions as she has a very calm, soothing voice, sweet personality while at the same time being a firm advocate at the hospital for the birth experience you want to have. My husband and I are incredibly grateful and would recommend every expecting mother to partner up with Rosy. She was always on time, replied to all my emails, all my calls, provided excellent resources, checked on me frequently and was 100% with me throughout labor. It would have been a lot harder to make it without her. After many hours of labor I was able to give birth vaginally to my beautiful baby girl, Paloma. She's also an excellent prenatal yoga teacher so she can recommend exercises to prepare your body for birth and stay healthy throughout your pregnancy, or take her classes, which I did :) She had great connections in the community and referred me to a great chiropractor and acupuncturist who both helped me a lot at the end of my pregnancy. Thank you Rosy!

The Sage-Femme team has now helped me bring two of my four kids into the world, while still…read moreallowing me the unassisted home birth I had dreamed of. Both births were incredible experiences because I didn't have to worry about the cleanup, the paperwork, checking the baby or any of the 'necessity' type stuff. I just got to birth, catch and enjoy my baby. Kelly also provided me exceptional care during both pregnancies, despite being drastically overbooked for the first pregnancy. No midwife in the capital district comes with higher recommendations than Kelly and Sage-Femme Midwifery and it's for good reason. I'm so very glad that I had them in my corner and would shout recommendations from the rooftops!

A practice that actually treats women like people, with dignity, patience and trust. Evidence-based…read moremidwifery practices. You will not be just a number here! I entrust my life and my kids lives with Kelly, Kathie, Kristin and the entire practice.

Jenny with Bluebird Doulas is absolutely wonderful! She's patient, knowledgeable and quick to…read morerespond. I highly recommend her!!!

From the owner: Bluebird Doulas is more than just another birthing agency. We offer our services throughout the…read moreHudson Vally and surrounding areas catering to teens and adults with every step of your pregnancy. We work with you and your family to insure you are heard and feel as prepared and informed as can be for whatever the occasion in the form of education and physical support starting from pregnancy through postpartum. We also offer sibling support during your labor and delivery as well as postpartum as this allows the parents and newborn as much time as needed to connect and enjoy the first few moments of life and help the family adjust to the changes. We take great pride in what we do and get no greater feeling than helping with the enormous undertaking of parenthood at its earliest stages.

My husband and I took Angella's 5 class Hypnobirthing course. With this being our first child we…read morecame into the course with much anxiety and many unanswered questions. Angella took the time to connect with us on a deep personal level to share her wealth of knowledge on child birth and relaxation/pain management techniques. She is very personable and easy to open up to. We now feel confident we have the ability to bring our baby into the world in the most beautiful way as nature intended. We would recommend taking this course, or any other one of Angella's courses, to anyone who is expecting a new baby.

From the owner: At LifeSprk LLC we work with you using a holistic mind and body method that directly work with the…read morenervous system and subconscious mind to reconnect with self, others and the natural environment. The benefits of the LifeSprk method include: Reduced Inflammation / Balanced Hormones levels/ Improved Sleep quality/ Increased energy/ Stronger Immununity / Weight management/ Improved Gait and Balance / Pathogen and Mucus Release/ Reduced Allergies/ Increased Fertility /Successful Full-Term Pregnancy/ Heightened Focus & Concentration/ Improved Gut (stomach) Health /Control of Cardio-Metabolic issues (Diabetes, high blood pressure) / Stable Mood regulation.

Maya taught me to actually enjoy yoga! I'm not flexible, and had tried many studios, and they all…read morefelt like a Portlandia episode. But Maya, while keeping in the traditional vein of Yoga, is grounded and funny, and made me understand while people practice. Great for beginners, experts, and everyone in between!

From the owner: Offering studio, small group and private yoga classes, prenatal and postpartum yoga, birth and…read morepostpartum doulas services, and health & wellness coaching.

I cannot say enough about the wonderful women working here. Each one brings their own special touch…read moreto the table. I don't know where I would be without their help

Brandi is an amazing masseuse, she puts in the right amount of pressure and does great stretch work…read morewhile also targeting key areas and giving an overall amazing and relaxing experience. Brandi goes above and beyond to hit all of the areas you ask her to focus on and caters each massage to decreasing and eliminating strain and discomfort- very intuitive which I find to make the best masseuses ! You won't regret your massage with her. Book the 90 min, you'll never go back to 60!