I didn't know it at the time, but I desperately needed a chiropractor for my baby when she was…read morefirst born. My daughter has always had quite the temperament and a fiery personality to boot, so if you combine that with general discomfort, possible reflux, and a dairy allergy, you get a confused and tired mom--cue me. I was struggling for 7 months, until I saw some suggestions to look for a chiropractor. I did some research but I was still a bit apprehensive, so I kept looking over and over for a decent chiropractor who specializes with children. I found Dr. Kate Wong and gave her a call, and the rest is history. First thing, how awesome is it that she does house calls? That's the first I've seen for a chiropractor. She was very patient and interactive with my daughter, who has a little bit of "stranger danger" instincts that made some of her appointments a tad difficult. But my daughter would surely but slowly settle into her appointments, and I just regret not being able to have them a lot more often. The few appointments we had really helped our daughter. Believe me, I would have loved to follow the treatment plan to the T, because those appointments really helped my daughter relax and not be so angry and stiff. I could literally feel the difference in holding her after the appointments. Dr. Kate Wong was very flexible and worked with our schedule. She also understood we couldn't do too much because of our budget. Dr. Kate Wong also responded very quickly to any questions or concerns I had regarding my daughter and her health. I also appreciate the small, thoughtful gifts she sent to me, such as some organic nettle tea bags (and a recipe, which was delicious) and small samplings of natural tumeric bars for breastfeeding moms. She's also very knowledgeable on different holistic things, current events, and other referrals. Overall, she's a wonderful and thoughtful chiropractor. We've since moved out of the area, but I really wish she could service all over California!

Dr. Kate is professional, caring and will go above and beyond for the health and wellness of her…read morepatients. She is very knowledgeable and provides high quality care. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for chiropractic care. Highly recommended!

Varuna's prenatal yoga sessions helped me a lot during my third trimester. She worked as a team…read morewith me and the growing little one in being physically and mentally active throughout the sessions and how I need to keep myself focused on the challenges with changes in my body and mind week by week . Highly recommend her. She is a very positive woman helping other women bring little ones into this world.

From the owner: Yoga with V specializes in personalized Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga sessions, offering gentle…read moreguidance and support for expecting and new mothers alike. The traditional Hatha Yoga classes open for all focus on alignment and breath, fostering balance and strength in a nurturing environment. Experience the tranquility of Meditation sessions, open for all, designed to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace. Elevate your practice with our Breathwork workshops, harnessing the power of pranayama for holistic well-being."

Words will never fully capture the gratitude I feel for my midwife, but I will try. From the very…read morefirst appointment, she created a space of warmth, trust, and deep understanding that carried me through one of the most vulnerable and powerful experiences of my life. As a Black woman, there is a unique kind of peace and comfort that comes from being cared for by someone who understands not just your body, but your culture, your fears, and your strength. Her presence made me feel seen--not just as a patient, but as a whole person. There were no explanations needed. She just got me. That kind of connection is rare, and it made all the difference. She was more than a care provider--she was an advocate, a teacher, and a calming force during moments of doubt and discomfort. Her knowledge and confidence reassured me at every turn, and I always felt she had my best interest at heart. She didn't just deliver my baby--she helped deliver a new version of me. To any woman--especially Black women--seeking a midwife who will treat you with respect, dignity, and genuine care, I wholeheartedly recommend her. Her presence is powerful, her care is rooted in love and knowledge, and her impact will stay with you long after your delivery. She is a gift to this work, and to every mother she walks beside. Thank you for keeping me alive, Mama Lisa.

I hired Lisa and her assistant, Bria, in 2024 to support me in my second pregnancy and was beyond…read moresupported and cared for. I appreciate Lisa's approach to care, her straightforwardness, and humor. When I was struggling with breastfeeding, she also supported me in that and I am still breastfeeding my son seamlessly 10 months later. Lisa is a seasoned midwife who absolutely knows her stuff. Thank you again for all your support and care.

Update I thought I would update my review since it's been 3…read moreyears. Since then we have been blessed to have Charlee as our midwife two more times. In total she has been our midwife for three of our births! Which is honestly amazing! As you can imagine I cannot speak more highly of Charlee! She is the best at what she does! Every birth I have had her in she has been so wonderful and so supportive! My pregnancies are always something I look forward to and one of the big reasons is because of her care. I always look forward to my kids being included into our appointments. They get so excited every time she comes over she is practically family at this point! charlee is so patient with my kids and includes them into the experience, allowing them to help with hearing the baby's heart and checking my blood pressure. It truly has made my pregnancies all the more sweet getting to experience it in this intimate way with my kids and having all these memories with them. I have had hospital care before and to me this is totally different! In the best possible way! It's so individual and includes my family into the process. The appointments are longer allowing ample time to ask questions and go over any concerns. She gets to see how the pregnancy is progressing. I love the fact that she lets me make true informed decisions for me and my baby. She always goes over everything and if I understand the risks and benefits of any decision that I make. I always feel heard and seen. During my labors I've always felt so taken care of. I rely so much on her experience and knowledge and trust she is looking out for my best interest as well as the baby. There have been so many times she has seen things that I hadn't really thought of. Whether that be taking things and doing things to ease pregnancy symptoms to things to do during birth. Postpartum care is just top notch! The fact that she comes to check on me and the baby. I don't have to get out of my bed or leave the comfort of my home. I get to just snuggle my baby and be in newborn bliss while she checks us over. I'm just so thankful for her loving care! If I am blessed to get pregnant again no doubt I will again ask her to be my midwife. No one I trust more and couldn't imagine doing it without her!

I chose to hire Charlee as my midwife for my first pregnancy because when I spoke with her she said…read moreshe had over 10 years of experience and has done 200 births. As a first-time mom, those credentials gave me confidence that I was putting myself and my baby in experienced hands. During one of our visits, she was prepping me for delivery day. She not to reach out to her in the middle of the night unless my contractions were at a 3-1-1 pattern because she wanted to be rested for me during the day. The day came for baby to arrive. Around 9pm on a Saturday I started having contractions. At 2am on Sunday, my contractions became very intense contractions. They were coming every 2-3 minutes and lasting 6-8 minutes long, my husband and I were tracking them with a contraction app. The contractions felt pretty intense. We sent Charlee screenshots of the contraction patterns and reached out for guidance, but a she told us I was not ready yet because I was not at a "3-1-1" pattern, but that if I think the baby is coming, to let her know. How do I know if the baby is coming in not? I've never had a baby before. As a first-time mom, I had no way of knowing whether my labor was progressing normally and it was going to get more intense than what it was, or whether my baby was coming. That's exactly why I hired an experienced midwife to help me make those decisions. I was alone in my living room for hours, my water broke and gushing out (it definitely was not a trickle like they say it would be), feeling like I was on a rollercoaster. By around 6:30 that morning, my doula arrived, saw the amount of pain I was in, looked at my contraction pattern, and immediately called Charlee, telling her "you need to get here now". Charlee arrived about an hour later. By then, my contractions had already slowed down considerably. During the day Charlee commented that she wondered why my contractions had slowed down, which surprised me because I expected someone with her level of experience to have insight into what was happening. While I was laboring in the birthing pool, I also overheard Charlee talking with my doula about wanting to pivot careers into being a motivational coach instead of continuing to attend births. Whether or not she ultimately chooses another career is her decision, but hearing that conversation while I was in active labor made me worry because in my field of business, that is what people say when they aren't getting much business. This was not something I expected or wanted to hear during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life. Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of an experience that ultimately left me feeling unsupported and questioning the care I received. The baby was stuck in my canal the whole day. We could feel her head. At 6:30pm, I got transfer to the hospital. We ultimately had to do an emergency vacuum delivery. My body was not contracting, and it was not ready for a baby to come out. I ended up with a permanent spine injury, along with other injuries post delivery that were still having trouble diagnosing. I had to go back to the ER by ambulance 2 days after come home from the hospital. I was in a wheelchair for 2-3 weeks, graduated to a walker, then cain, and now I have on going treatment 9 months post delivery. Which all could have been prevented, if my baby came out when I my body was contracting at 2am in the morning. Charlee charges you $9,500 for her services, but split it up in four sections. She said because I delivered at the hospital, she would not submit me for reimbursement for the delivery costs, since I did not deliver at home. If Charlee could not do her job and deliver my baby, then why can't I get refunded for her not doing her job? I don't know how you can take someone's money like that and sleep at night. I do not recommend Charlee as a good choice for a midwife, do not trust this person with your life!

Tal is beyond phenomenal, and everything I was looking for (and more) in a prenatal personal…read moretrainer. I would 1000% recommend doing one-on-one training sessions--it's the best money I've ever spent on myself. Thanks to our workouts, I had an incredibly easy delivery and post-partum recovery. Tal radiates positive energy! She kept me smiling, fit, motivated, and--most importantly--SAFE throughout my pregnancy. Her workouts were not only fun but also incorporate many moves that can actually be used during labor. She was always in-tune to my needs and would adapt her routines--even mid-workout--to make sure I was safe and pain-free. I also loved that she emphasized important foundations (e.g. proper breathing technique, connecting breath to core and pelvic floor, safe ways to get in/out of bed, ways to avoid diastasis recti, etc). I continue to use those skills daily. Not only is Tal a mama herself, she has years of experience as a specialized prenatal/post-partum personal trainer. She even stays up-to-date with ACOG recommendations and takes refresher maternal health courses. As a physician, I was impressed with the depth of her knowledge. If you train with her, you get access to her Strong Mama Fitness online for free--another incredible resource. Although she is no longer local in the Bay Area, she is available for 1-on-1 virtual training via Zoom. Our virtual sessions were super convenient, all without sacrificing quality. I can't recommend Tal enough!

I was looking for prenatal exercises during my first trimester and was glad to have found Tal's…read moreexercise program at Strong Mama Fitness. There are various exercises every week that cater to different levels of fitness or how one feels for the day. This is very helpful as I don't have to worry about whether a particular exercise is safe for a certain stage of pregnancy. Tal has been very helpful and knowledgeable, and is available to answer any questions. Love having the convenience of this personal trainer like program from the comforts of home. Highly recommend Strong Mama Fitness!

Madeliene is pretty much the Michael Jordan of midwives. Don't even bother interviewing anyone…read moreelse. You want this unicorn of a woman shedding her magical calming energy all over you. Things that I loved: -She came to my home for every prenatal appointment excluding the interview. -She speaks kind and encouraging words to children and sometimes found ways to involve them in the checkup. -She always asks for permission before touching you unlike some other healthcare "professionals" I've been in contact with. -She is knowledgeable and if there's something she's unsure of, she isn't too prideful to say "let me find out for you", which makes me trust her. -She is genuine when she asks how you're feeling, it's not all business. You really feel "seen" by her. -She took all of my concerns seriously unlike all three of the obstetricians I saw in my first pregnancy. There's a lot more, but I obviously have a baby to take care of so I'm going to stop there. My home birth was beautiful and I'm so grateful for Madeliene's support.

Wow, Maddy is a Jedi elder! Despite complications and changes beyond anyone's control, my wife and…read moreI felt enfolded within the embrace of complete care from our first visit through delivery and the longer than expected envelope of post natal home visits. Maddy is phenomenally wise, astute, thorough, experienced, prudent, flexible, respectful, and competent in ways that left us experiencing continuous confidence and gratitude that we had chosen her for this all important role. Thank you Maddy! I could not recommend her more highly...

Ana was our birth doula and I couldn't have imagined delivering without her! Initially, I reached…read moreout to Ana about her availability as a night doula. A friend who recently had twins recommended her to me and praised the quality of care she received from Ana. That friend also shared how invaluable having Ana as a doula was to a first time mom and mentioned how much she learned from her. Unfortunately, our timelines didn't align on night time support, but I'm glad she was available to assist me at birth. When I first met Ana, I was blown away by how comfortable she made me feel. I didn't know much about doula services, but she was able to explain her role in my birth and it made me feel more at ease with delivering a child. At our meeting, we went over my birth plan in detail, specific exercises / stretches for a natural birth, and she patiently answered my long list of questions. After the meeting, she also made sure to stay in constant contact and send me helpful materials. When it came time for me to deliver, Ana was my biggest advocate. I had a less than ideal birth experience and I was so fortunate that Ana was there to communicate to the nurses and midwives, and to reiterate my birth plan to make sure it was being respected and followed. Ana is probably the reason why I didn't deliver in a tiny triage room! I also decided to not get an epidural and Ana made me feel supported every step of the way. She knew exactly what to do to help minimize the pain or at least distract me from it. During active labor, she continued to guide me until my baby was delivered healthily and safely. After, she stayed to make sure that I was okay before she left us to bond with our baby. Working with doulas has been the best decision during pregnancy / birth and postpartum, and getting the chance to work with Ana was a joy! Ana really focuses on making sure the mommy to be is heard, comfortable and empowered throughout the time she works with someone. Our family can't recommend her enough as she played a pivotal role in welcoming our baby to this world.

My partner and I were looking into birth doulas once I hit the third trimester, and one of my…read morefriends who had recently given birth recommended Ana to me. I couldn't have been happier to receive this referral after working with Ana. Our work together started with an initial zoom call to see if we would be a good match. From the first meeting, I felt very welcomed by Ana. She was very professional and answered every question we had. I really appreciated the timeline and contents of each meeting. Ana was very clear during our meetings and always made herself available to us via text. The meetings were a combination of zoom calls, phone calls, and an in person visit before the birth and one postpartum. She was very knowledgeable not only about birth itself, but also about how to advocate for moms during labor at the hospital. I'm not the fondest of the hospital setting, and Ana did a fantastic job at making me feel safe and respected at the hospital. I really couldn't thank her more for this. As someone who was skeptical about even getting a birth doula in the first place, I couldn't recommend Ana more.

The world works in mysterious ways! Maya was not our chosen doula, but the universe chose her for…read moreus! Our birthing doula was called to another birth hours before we were induced, and she ensured us that Maya would be able to assist us, and knew about our preferences and birth plan. Maya showed up right as active labor was ramping up, and she was just what we needed to have our dream birth. We would highly recommend Maya! She worked well with the L&D nurse, helped me labor in different positions, moved the bed to facilitate movement during labor, supported my partner, and helped me during my contractions with counter pressure and other pain coping techniques. I might have been squeezing her hands really hard! We are so thankful to her for her support and guidance during birth and willingness to trust us in the most vulnerable of human experiences. She will forever be a part of our family, and a "fairy godmother" to my son!

For my first baby I was seeking some postpartum doula support a few nights a week. I was referred…read moreto The Birth Companions during my birth prep class. I filled out the initial form on the website and received a prompt response. Maya connected me to various postpartum doulas for me to interview. I selected one of the doulas and Maya helped to easily coordinate the contract and payment. My postpartum doula, Manu, is fantastic and I'm so thankful to be connected with her via TBC. Highly recommend this doula matching service!

Amazing! They make you feel like family. They love what they do and are good at it. I've gone with…read moreboth my babies. You won't be disappointed. I tried another place nearby and left nearly in tears at the experience. Gonna book again with A Little Insight to get my happy experience and celebrate my baby!

Paula and Gloria are the best! I've been in twice for a 2D ultrasound and both times were great…read more The rooms are large and cozy, the screen is huge and just the care that they each show is so comforting. Can't wait to go back for another one!

As a first-time mom, I met with Kim for a prenatal virtual consultation, which helped me feel much…read moremore prepared going into delivery, and she's since come to our home twice to support us through the challenges of breastfeeding. When our son struggled with staying awake at the breast and we found ourselves triple feeding, she was knowledgeable, encouraging, and never made us feel overwhelmed or judged. Every recommendation she made was thoughtful, evidence-based, and individualized for mom and baby. She identified areas of tension that could be affecting my son's feeding and referred us to both a pediatric chiropractor and a pediatric dentist to evaluate oral ties, helping us look beyond just the symptoms. Having someone come to our home during those exhausting newborn weeks has been invaluable. She takes the time to answer every question, explains the "why" behind her recommendations, and truly cares about helping both baby and parents succeed. If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable lactation consultant who provides individualized support, we wholeheartedly recommend her.

I reached out to Kim after a friend recommended her for latching issues. I'd been struggling with a…read morelow milk supply and latching difficulties, and I am so glad I made that appointment. ​Kim is incredibly knowledgeable and filled in the gaps that my doctors and nurses missed. Thanks to her: ​No more pain: She properly measured me and found the correct flange size and shield (I was way off on my own!). ​Better output: I'm finally emptying completely and she recommended a much better pump. ​Whether you are actively struggling with breastfeeding or just want to make sure you're on the right track, go see Kim! She will give you information you didn't even know you needed!