Christine is such a great doula and I highly recommend her…read more We hired Christine for the birth of our second child. I didn't have a doula for my first birth and I knew I wanted some support the second time around. Even though she was out of the country when we first contacted her, she was super responsive and was a great communicator throughout the entire process. Christine met us at our home to discuss the details, such as our birth plan and an overview of her services. She was very knowledgable and professional and helped with all of the birth related questions we had. She constantly checked in to see how I was feeling and eased my mind during the weeks before my labor. On the big day I kept her informed by text as to my progress. I wasn't convinced I was in true labor and didn't call her to join us until much later. When I knew we would be staying, my husband and I decided to have her join us when we were checked into a room (the triage space was so tiny there was barely any space for even my husband). Unfortunately it was such a busy night we ended up in triage for 5 hours! They kept telling us it would only be another 30 minutes...another hour, etc. as the time ticked away. By the time we did get a room and asked her to come, I got an epidural. She drove all the way to Alta Bates in the middle of the night. I think it was around 3 or 4am. When she arrived she took charge by calming me down, talking to the nurses, and answering questions the nurses would not explain. She massaged my hands and helped me turn from side to side/change positions. When it came to the pushing part she helped me gather my strength and even held my leg back as I pushed. After the birth she assisted with communicating our wishes like delayed cord cutting and immediate skin to skin contact, no eye medicine, etc. She stayed for several hours after helping me with breast feeding positions, my baby's latch, and getting me anything I needed (like water and food). Most importantly, my husband and I were able to bond with our baby together since Christine took care of everything we needed. During the weeks after the birth of my son she checked in with me many times. She sent me resources about breastfeeding and my local leche league meetings, and during my post partum meeting she even helped clean my house and do dishes. The birth of my son was so amazing and Christine was a huge part of that. I look forward to using her again for a third baby and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a birth coach!

I loved having Christine as my doula, she has been such blessing to our family…read more Like the other reviewers mentioned Christine met with my husband and I to review our birth plan. She informed us of what goes on during labor so that we could have a better understanding. I wanted a natural birth and Christine shared with us different techniques and positions that would help with that and we also got to practice some of them. She help my husband and I to come up with questions to ask for our hospital tour. Christine made herself available anytime I had questions or when I wanted to update her on how my pregnancy was going. She had laminated scripture cards that she let us borrow and my husband read those to me during the early stages of labor. When I was ready for Christine to come to the hospital she arrived quickly. Once there she was ready to help me get into a better position that would encourage labor to progress. When trying out the different techniques she would ask if I felt comfortable or if I wanted to try something else. She genuinely cared for how I felt. When my contractions were getting stronger she reminded me to breath, talked me through them, and held my hand, comforting me with the fact that each contraction would bringing me closer to seeing my precious baby. She again checked with me to see if I was ok with her talking and touching me or if I preferred her not to. I found her words comforting and focusing on her voice really helped me get through each contraction. My contractions got more intense and I felt that I couldn't continue, Christine reassured me that everything was progressing well and that I would soon see my baby. I was able to refocus and continue to have a natural birth. My baby's head came out without the nurses or dr present and Christine was calm and did a great job calling the nurses and dr in, since my husband was kind of in a panic mode and didn't know what to do. Once my baby was here I tried breastfeeding but was having trouble getting her to latch, Christine stayed to help me. She also visited me the next day to continue to help. Christine also provided resources and referrals which was very helpful. I highly recommend Christine to anyone looking for a doula. Christine listens to your needs and does her best to accommodate them, she provides great support and comfort. My husband and I are truly grateful for Christine.

What a great birth experience with Napa Valley Midwives. Originally we hired Heather as our doula…read morefor our second baby. Once Covid hit we decided to change course and have a home birth. From the very beginning Heather and Kristina were so engaged with me and my pregnancy. It was the complete opposite of my OBGYN who changed all my appointments to be virtual and even forgot to schedule a few. Heather and Kristina saw me in their office and in my home following all the best practices during the pandemic. I felt safe every time I saw them. I really enjoyed the fact that they rotated which one of the saw me each appointment so that I could develop a relationship with each of them. By the time I went into labor I felt so comfortable with both of them. I believe this made the birth experience just that much better. During my labor and delivery, they were so professional but also felt like close friends since we had developed a great relationship and they truly care about their mamas. Once I delivered my baby, they gave us time to bond as a new family. While we did this they busily cleaned up. It was so impressive- you'd never know a birth had taken place in my house (haha). If you're considering a home birth, you'll be in loving and supportive hands with these two fabulous midwives.

I am not one to write yelp reviews, however, the care we received from Kristina and Heather was so…read moreegregious that I am scared for other women and feel an obligation to write about it. Our care with these midwives ended when I was 37 weeks pregnant and on day 5 of contractions. These contractions were not "real" labor contractions but rather contractions brought on by drinking large quantities of red raspberry leaf tea. They prescribed this to me because they said my son was too big and needed to be induced 2 weeks before his due date (this was later proven to be incorrect, as my son was born 11 days after his due date at a normal size and weight). During this bout of fake contractions, they registered a high blood pressure reading and told me that they feared for my life and needed to take me to the hospital or call 911 and have me removed from my home in an ambulance. I knew my high blood pressure reading happened as a result of feeling stressed out by the midwives and ultimately unsafe in their presence. They seemed to have little knowledge of white coat syndrome (a common occurrence where people have higher stress levels in the presence of a medical professional). I decided to fire them on the spot and switch my care to another midwife. Thank goodness I made this decision, otherwise I would have had a traumatic, premature hospital birth for no good reason. There were several signs along the way that Heather and Krisitina were incompetent. They made several incorrect diagnoses which were later proven incorrect by an MD at the hospital who said I was "a healthy pregnant woman ready for a homebirth." Misdiagnosis: Gestational diabetes: They put me on a very restrictive diet which caused me a lot of stress. When I raised concerns about the validity of at-home diabetes testing, Heather said she still thought it was in the ball-park. My health really suffered because of following their weird diabetes diet (I was encouraged to eat large amounts of meat, even in the middle of the night--this was the worst!) They told me they feared my son was too big and needed to be induced. This put enormous stress on me in the later phases of pregnancy and was completely inaccurate. My son was born at a totally average weight less than 8 pounds even 11 days after his due date. Another misdiagnosis! GBS. After my own research about this, I decided against antibiotic use. They went along with this, but encouraged a very expensive regime of supplements and consistently encouraged me to have antibiotics during the birth. Heather admitted to my mother that she herself had GBS and refused antibiotics in the birth of her own child. Hypocrisy?! They misdiagnosed me with a fever. Thankfully my mother was there and suggested it was warm in the house because of the heating (In December). When I went outside, my temperature was totally normal. Lack of Professionalism: They were late to most appointments. Kristina was 45 minutes late to one appointment. One time, Heather completely forgot an appointment and never showed up. She never even followed up with me to apologize, and I had to reach out to her to schedule the next appointment. They frequently did not have the right supplies for tests I needed to take, were missing batteries for their devices, and they only gave us the birth supply list at 37 weeks, when the baby could already have been born! As a first time parent this was very unsettling! Poor Communication: They didn't tell me which provider from their team would be at my birth, which was very unsettling. Then they set up an appointment with a colleague of theirs who gave me totally different suggestions about how to manage my "gestational diabetes," and at the next appointment Heather said I wasn't doing what I was supposed to do even though I was following her colleague's recommendations. Lack of Emotional Attunement. Both of these midwives acted from a place of extreme fear, rather than actually being able to see the person in front of them. They both never checked in with my husband and barely acknowledged his presence in our appointments. They asked questions in a style that felt more interrogatory rather than helpful/understanding. We left every appointment in fear, which was the last thing we wanted to feel approaching the birth! In addition to all of the grievances listed above, when we reached out to them to let them know that we had a healthy home birth and requested a refund for the fees we paid them, their response displayed a lack of compassion and accountability. They only gave us a 25% refund and never even congratulated us on the healthy home birth of our son, which was supposed to be their number one priority! I think their lack of professionalism, incompetence and lack of knowledge is evident with the numerous examples above. If you want to have a safe home birth and get good quality care, I would highly recommend choosing more experienced midwives.

I went to Ben for massages to help with my chronic neck pain. His knowledge and willingness to take…read moreextra time to provide me with info about stretches and strengthening exercises to help me recover was invaluable. He helped me in a way that 3 different Kaiser doctors could not!

Ritual Acupuncture is truly a hidden gem in Vallejo. I'm so grateful I found this space…read more As a hairstylist for over 15 years, my shoulders and arms take a beating. I've seen Umair twice now for stretching, and he is incredible. He's professional, knowledgeable, and somehow knows exactly how to move and stretch my shoulders and arms in the most effective way. The relief is real. What I appreciate most is that he also gives me practical techniques to do at home between visits which makes such a difference in my day-to-day work behind the chair. Today was my first visit with Dr. Moninder Chana for acupuncture, and we added red light therapy and cupping. She took the time to really understand my body and what I need. Her professionalism and attentiveness made me feel completely at ease. I walked out feeling supported, aligned, and deeply cared for. The front desk team was warm, accommodating, and welcoming the whole experience feels intentional and calming from the moment you walk in. Ritual is such a gift to Vallejo. I'm so thankful to have found my new home for self-care. Thank you, Ritual.

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.

Donna was exceptional and we feel so lucky to have had her as our postpartum night doula for our…read moresecond baby. Donna was more than I thought we could even ask for in a night doula. Every week we were looking forward to the night she came because we could really rest and build up energy stores for the next few sleepless nights. In addition to looking after our newborn, Donna always made a meal for us for the following day and every single meal was delicious and healthy. It felt amazing to have something really nourishing without the dishes or time spent planning. She also frequently folded the laundry, washed all the pump parts and bottles, emptied the dishwasher and other things around the house that made waking up a joy. We never had to ask her to do any of these things, and didn't expect it - Donna simply saw something that needed doing and did it. We were so grateful! Donna also makes the most delicious lactation cookies. When she brought our newborn in during the middle of the night for feeds, she would also bring a warm and freshly baked cookie - which I swear was the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. She knew that nursing (especially the first few weeks) causes so much hunger and I felt so cared for during those middle of the night feeds. When we were ready, she was also able to give our newborn middle of the night bottles to give me the precious extra hours of sleep. And even before then, she was amazing and rocking and comforting our newborn - which I swear helped him get on a good schedule of feeds even on nights she wasn't there. Wherever she saw the opportunity, Donna also had great advice. She recommended a lactation consultant who was great. We have already recommended Donna to several of our friends!

Donna is incredible! She is so knowledgeable, so kind, so caring and such a joy to be around. She…read morebrought such a sense of calm to our home during the first six weeks with our new baby girl. Donna truly loves caring for babies (and their families!) I would wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone seeking a postpartum doula.

I 100% recommend Alpha clinics! They have such an amazing team. They gave me so many resources and…read moremade me feel so safe and comfortable. They also offer many different types of classes for first time moms! All around had an amazing experience every time I went it. If you are anywhere near the area i highly recommend choosing Alpha clinics.

Alpha clinic is one of the best clinics in Vacaville their staff are very helpful and caring they…read moregave me best care in my pregnancy journey. I thankful to all the nurses and doctors.

When I was pregnant with my baby I was a nervous wreck. I had a pregnancy lost previously, and I…read morehad an anterior placenta so I couldn't feel the baby that much, so being able to check on the baby in between doctor's appointments seriously put my mind at ease. Also, my step daughter really really wanted to come to an appt and see the baby, but the doctor's office obviously wouldn't allow that, so we booked an appt here. It was great. We all got to see how the baby was doing. It was super easy to book online and the staff was great. The facility was clean and comfortable. They made it a really nice experience. Our baby was stubborn and like to hide her face a lot during ultrasounds so our view was only so-so, but not the tech faults, she's still stubborn as a toddler. Definitely a great option if you're in the area and looking to get some extra pictures or peace of mind.

I had such an amazing experience at Ultra Baby! The tech was so sweet, full of character, and was…read moreextremely pleasant/ welcoming. The space is roomy for family, they have a cute couch and 2 chairs for family to sit. I was with my fiance and 3 year old and the tech was so sweet when our little one was making silly comments. I paid for the 15 min standard package and she even went a little over to try and get more clear images of baby boys face because he was covering it with one of his arms. (I thought the images were already great even with him trying to hide his face lol). I 1000x recommend!

the team at bay area osteopathisc has treated me n my probs so well every time ive seen other docs…read morefor updates of other specialities like orthopedics podiatry n lymphedema they always comment how ive been able to improve i owe all of that to the great work of Dr McCombs and entire staff .They deserve more than 5 stars always

Dr. Cislo is the BEST! Mamas, my mind is completely blown by this transformation done my…read moreOsteopathic Manipulation Dr. Cislo did to reshape of my son's head. I'm truly so grateful a friend of mine recommeded her to us, so I want to share this with other mamas/parents that have had similar concerns. Here is a before and after from our first Appt. Such a big difference! We also learned that our son has a lip tie and that the reason he wasn't nursing well on one side was because he couldn't turn his head properly. That's now been fixed and he nursed great on both sides last night! Dr. Cislo also manipulated the bones in my son's mouth to help with his gag reflux and explained that part of the reason people have crooked teeth is because the bones in the head are crooked, and that's why teeth often shift back without use of retainers. We received so much great information yesterday and so many answers we had been looking for, and will now be scheduling our first Appt. with a highly recommended dentist to fix his lip tie. Dr. Cislo also helped me get back on track with the vitamins and the recommended units I need to live a much healthier life, and shared that my son may be getting sick a lot because he needs more Vitamin D. I'm just so thankful for this experience, I hope someone else benefits from this as well. And, I will definitely be going back if I have another baby. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, do it and don't think twice about it! You will not be disappointed!