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    Lindsay Levesque

    5.0 (18 reviews)
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    Marianna L.

    Lindsay was a tremendous help during my natural in-hospital labor experience. I do not know what I would have done without her. I have always wanted to have natural unmedicated birth. After talking to several doulas in the area, I decided to go with Lindsay for her approach to labor and birth. We had two very helpful and informative prenatal meetings with Lindsay; she covered lots of facts on labor and postpartum recovery, assisted me in creation of birth plan, gave lots of tips and most importantly reassured that everything would be fine. Of course, the time when Lindsay shone the most was the labor itself. Her presence was very calming and reassuring. Lindsay helped me through contractions, suggested breathing techniques and comfort measures to ease the pain. She gave space for my husband to participate and help me as well, which was very nice. Lindsay also made sure both me and my husband were hydrated, fed and to certain degree relaxed. When we went to the Washington hospital, I was already in active labor and contractions were coming very close together. Lindsay created comfortable and welcoming atmosphere by playing ocean sounds and by dimming lights in the hospital room. Very soon my water broke and I moved to transition - the most intense part of my labor. My husband was doing hip squeezes, while Lindsay was holding my hands, looking in my eyes, breathing and moaning with me. I would not be able to go through transition without her support. Through the pushing stage Lindsay suggested positions, she also was encouraging me while pushing. Even though I had a whole hospital L&D team in the room, I was listening only to Lindsay. She explained what I needed to do, how to push and breathe correctly. After several contractions and intense pushes my baby boy was born and I could not be happier. Almost everything went according to my birth plan. We met once postpartum to discuss my labor experience and all funny moments we had (yes, there were quite a few!). I would highly recommend Lindsay to everybody who is determined to give birth naturally. Lindsay is the person you want to have on your birth team: she is a very confident, calm, knowledgeable and caring person. I will definitely hire her again, once we are ready for the second baby!

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    Doulas institute - Doulas Institute is the place for families and doulas to grow their knowledge and connections.

    Doulas institute

    5.0(32 reviews)
    4.0 kmEast Oakland
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    Working with Juliana was a great experience. This was my third baby, and I specifically wanted a…read moredoula for emotional support and guidance through an unmedicated birth and she exceeded all my expectations. Juliana was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire process. I really appreciated how she took the time to listen to my needs and consistently checked in for feedback, making sure I felt comfortable and heard every step of the way. Her presence brought a sense of calm and confidence during labor that made such a difference. I'm so grateful to have had her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled doula.

    We couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional support we received from Doulas Institute…read morethroughout both our pregnancy and postpartum journey. We had interviewed many Doulas til we talked to Jessica who imparted high confidence in her skills and that of the doulas in her group. Pregnancy Doula Experience: Maria Maria, our pregnancy doula, was incredible from the moment we met her. Her warmth and calming presence immediately put my wife at ease, which was definitely necessary given her high anxiety. Maria highly was available through text, and when the contractions started she came to the hospital and her skills were greatly appreciated as the pain was immense. My wife and I highly recommend Maria. Postpartum Doula Experience: Alan On the postpartum side, Jessica paired us with Alan as our night doula, and he was a lifesaver. Initially, we tried to manage the sleepless nights on our own, but after the first month, the exhaustion became overwhelming. Alan was very reliable and came twice a week for over a month, without him we would have had a much harder time. Alan helped us from 10pm to 6am, but also with strong knowledge on how to better take care of our son when it came to sleep information. He assisted as well by doing the baby's laundry and cleaning the bottles when the baby was sleeping. Alan has our high recommendation!! We can't recommend Doulas Institute, especially Maria and Alan, enough. They are professional, have high levels of expertise, and performed with great care for us and our baby. They made this experience more manageable and memorable. If you're considering getting a doula for your pregnancy, you can't go wrong with Doulas Institute!

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    With over 30 team members, we empower doulas and support moms through education, care, and a purpose-driven mission.

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    Stork & Sprout

    Stork & Sprout

    4.8(111 reviews)
    27.9 km

    I truly couldn't have accomplished my VBAC goals without the incredible support of the Stork and…read moreSprout birth doula team. From the very first moment I needed them through labor and all the way until I was settled into the maternity floor with my new little boy, they were there every step of the way. Their calm presence, deep knowledge, encouragement, and advocacy made all the difference during such an intense and meaningful experience. I felt supported, empowered, and never alone. I am beyond grateful for their care and dedication and would wholeheartedly recommend Stork and Sprout to anyone preparing for birth--especially those pursuing a VBAC.

    As a new parent, the postpartum period is challenging enough without having to deal with the stress…read moreand disappointment of a difficult agency. While Stork and Sprout does have some excellent doulas on its team who provided great support and coaching, my experience with the agency's leadership was overwhelmingly negative. We had a particularly difficult time with Brittany. She demonstrated a pattern of manipulation, gaslighting, and lying, both to us and, from what I understand, to her own employees. Our contract promised consistent coverage, but the scheduling was erratic and communication was poor. We were left to wonder many nights if we would have support, and for several weeks, we only received 1 to 2 days of support instead of the 6 to 7 we paid for. When we requested a refund for the services not provided, Brittany refused and even fought our bank with out-of-context emails and more lies. She claims she "offered a refund" but is even today refusing to honor it as she says in the response. The lack of professionalism extended to some of the staff as well; one sick doula was sent to our home and intentionally caused our newborn physical pain. Brittany treated us like we were the difficult ones and responded with empathy-less chatGPT emails to manage the situation. We were also led to believe we would have one primary doula with a backup, but over the course of our service, we had seven different doulas come to our home. This complete lack of continuity made an already difficult period even more stressful. Based on my experience, I would advise new parents to skip Stork and Sprout and work directly with an independent doula. You will not only save the 30-40% extra fee the agency charges for scheduling, but you will also avoid the toxic and difficult management. This experience is unacceptable for a service that costs tens of thousands of dollars and demands payment upfront months ahead of providing the service. We were not able to switch easily due to the inflexible Carrot reimbursement process through the employer.

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    Stork & Sprout - During my very long delivery...Jessica is still smiling!

    During my very long delivery...Jessica is still smiling!

    Stork & Sprout - By my side- so comforting

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    SF Placenta Encapsulation - Pic of Amy "Tomi" Hougen: Owner of SF Placenta Encapsulation

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    SF Placenta Encapsulation

    5.0(16 reviews)
    16.1 kmInner Richmond

    tomi is amazing!!! she has great customer service and the ability to make sure she is delivering…read morequality care....i delivered my bundle of joy and she went to work on my placenta and the results are priceless......i received my capsules in a cute little jar along with a beautiful art piece that she had mad for me and a bunch of other goodies...tomi has once again did her thanggg!!!!! and for that i want to say thank you..ill do it again

    I was recommended to Tomi by my families acupuncturist and I am so glad I found her! Tomi was so…read moreeasy to communicate with throughout the whole process. All of the emails she sent were so informative and made the process smooth and so easy to understand. Although I wasn't able to meet Tomi because I am in the North Bay, my mother was able to drop off and pick up for me and said that Tomi was amazing and so nice! I was so nervous going into my second pregnancy because I had such horrible postpartum with my first, but was made aware that encapsulating my placenta could provide multiple benefits. I am absolutely shocked at how well I felt and continue to feel taking the capsules. No baby blues, my mood has boosted, more energy, and have even noticed an increase in breast milk. My package included my capsules and a complimentary picture of my placenta, my babies cord keepsake, and a blood print of my placenta and I couldn't be happier. Tomi, thank you so much!

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    SF Placenta Encapsulation - Packaged with care and ready for delivery by day 4 postpartum

    Packaged with care and ready for delivery by day 4 postpartum

    SF Placenta Encapsulation - Optional complimentary  blood print of your child's placenta, in addition to your pills

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    SF Placenta Encapsulation - Custom Print. Made with a non-toxic paint that washes off.

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    Creatrix Doula Care

    Creatrix Doula Care

    5.0(22 reviews)
    5.7 kmLower Hills

    Michelle is a phenomenal doula! I hired her to attend the planned home birth of my second child…read more Michelle was really thoughtful about learning our family dynamics and building rapport with my spouse and I. Michelle is knowledgeable about Spinning Babies techniques and hypnobabies techniques, if that's your thing, and is queer competent which was important for us. During the birth, Michelle was very hands on (at my request)...truly by my side for the duration of quite a long labor. In my first birth, I labored for 18 hours and with very little dilation to show for it and very exhausted, got an epidural & pit augmentation at the hospital. When this birth started to show a similar trajectory I felt dismayed, but michelle was very proactive in making sure I got enough fuel, hydration, and rest to continue and she helped me find the confidence I needed. Michelle (gently) pushed me to stay active and do what I needed to do to keep labor progressing, even when I just wanted to curl up and make it all stop! (Remember, the only way out is through ). Michelle worked cooperatively and dynamically with the attending midwives, and most importantly, Michelle empowered my spouse to be the best birth partner she could be. If you're a first time pregnant person, you might think that hiring a doula is too expensive, and to that I have a few things to say: 1)it's the best money you'll ever spend 2)looking at it from purely an hourly perspective: Michelle provides two prenatal visits, attends labor and birth, and comes for a postnatal visit. When I add up all those hours, I honestly feel that she deserved double what I paid her! 3)Michelle was a key part of the team that kept me at home when, at the height of intensity, I wanted to "opt out" of natural labor and head to the hospital. If I had done that, I'd be looking at a hospital bill much larger than her fee.

    Michelle is the best. She's a person you would want to have your back no matter when, but…read moreespecially when you're having a baby. She's solid, grounded, experienced, and sensitive to what is happening so she knows how to best respond. She gave me and my partner custom resources/information to suit our needs and sensibilities. I recommend her placenta services as well. We got the capsules in two days, and they helped me so much. During labor and delivery, she made sure I got exactly what I needed, even though the birth room circumstances did not match my birth plan. She was sensitive to this, checked in with me to make sure I was ok with everything (and I was). She thought of things I would not have thought of. For example, putting my contacts in right before the baby came out so I could actually see him. :) When I had a raging headache and labor shakes, she knew just what to do. She was so present without being overbearing in any way. If I had another baby, I'd definitely ask Michelle to be my doula again. A+

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    Homestead Homebirth - Helping a baby arrive safely at home.

    Homestead Homebirth

    5.0(38 reviews)
    19.0 km

    Yelp seems like a weird place to find a midwife but these reviews gave me the confidence to choose…read moreJinny and now I'd like to pass on the favor. Jinny is an incredible midwife that I'd recommend to anyone in a heartbeat. The least you can do is get in touch with her and see if you like her style. The Jinny we met at our first meeting was the same Jinny that showed up at every appointment, every diagnoses, and most importantly - at the birth. She is a knowledgeable professional that is supportive of your decisions. And the level of calmness she presents in the most intense situations is remarkable. Jinny provided thorough care from pregnancy to postpartum. Communication was easy and consistent. She heard my concerns about the birth and showed up 100% to help mitigate them as best as she could during the birth. I'm forever grateful to Jinny for giving me the home birth experience I had hoped for.

    Jinny Pagle is an outstanding midwife who does both home births and can do pre- and postnatal care…read moreif you want a hospital birth. After several days of labor at home, she supported me at the hospital in making sure to remind me to remind staff about my wishes for how I wanted the birth to go, which enabled me to very narrowly avoid a C-section! She has a great roster of related experts in her network too including an acupuncturist who came to my house during labor and really helped a lot with the process. It was also really wonderful to be able to have her come to my house to check on me and the baby in the first few weeks after the birth. She offers her clients choices of a spectrum of options from alternative wellness resources to standard medical practice depending on your inclinations. Her attitude is very empowering! It was also super convenient for her to be able to do bloodwork at my house and save me time going somewhere else for that. She also does placenta encapsulation. If you're considering a homebirth, or if you want a hospital birth but want to have 60+ minutes per appointment and not the 10 min you get at an OB's office for pre/postnatal care, contact Jinny.

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    Homestead Homebirth - Placenta Encapsulation

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    Homestead Homebirth - Placenta package: Capsules, tincture, broth, and Love umbilical cord keepsake

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    Placenta package: Capsules, tincture, broth, and Love umbilical cord keepsake

    LUNA Birth and Wellness

    LUNA Birth and Wellness

    5.0(40 reviews)
    0.8 km

    Hiring Lenore as our doula was one of the best decisions we made. She was consistently warm,…read moregenuinely caring, and incredibly responsive. Her professionalism and organization were impressive, yet she remained completely approachable throughout. Lenore empowered me to create the birth plan I wanted and provided resources to help me feel prepared. She walked alongside us through important decisions and connected us to wonderful providers, including a pelvic floor therapist. During labor, her support both at home and at the hospital was critically helpful. I'm so grateful for my beautiful birthing experience! It was also reassuring that she was a known and respected presence at the hospital. My partner was initially uncertain about hiring a doula, but now says without hesitation that it was one of our best decisions. I cannot recommend Lenore highly enough.

    If you are looking to hire a doula, look no further. Lenore is absolutely incredible at what she…read moredoes, and choosing to have her on my birthing team was one of the best decisions I've made. I honestly couldn't imagine going through the birthing journey without her. She provided so much insight, support, and value throughout every step of the way. During the prenatal sessions, she was intentional about getting to know my partner and I, as well as my birthing preferences. When the unexpected happened, she was there to offer me a fresh perspective and the right questions to ask. Lastly, when it came to giving birth, she knew exactly what to say, exactly what support I needed, and kept me feeling embodied and empowered throughout the entire experience. I can confidently say that I would never have been able to achieve my desired birth without her.

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    Portraits by Xilo Photography

    LUNA Birth and Wellness
    LUNA Birth and Wellness - Portraits by Xilo Photography

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    Lindsay Levesque - doulas - Updated May 2026

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