There are almost no words to describe how grateful we are to have had Heather as our doula for the…read morebirth of our first child. Everyone should have a doula as a part of their birth experience, and if they can, it should be Heather! We began working with Heather several months before our delivery. From our very first introductory call, she was engaged, informative, and just so unbelievably helpful. Not only does she provide a series of online classes, but you also get to attend her in-person workshop and meet with her 1:1 prior to the big day. Without Heather, we would have had so many questions and unknowns leading up to labor and delivery... instead, she prepared us for just about everything (understanding contractions, labor positions, when to get to the hospital, etc.). Our little girl was stubborn and we ended up getting induced. Heather helped us to stick to our plan of having a baby without an epidural or heavy pain meds. She coached us through every step of the way and provided the stability and encouragement we needed to keep going. Not only was she so critically helpful to me (the mama), but she provided the calm, cool, collected game plan that also helped my husband. She is also just an amazing advocate who can help interpret medical jargon and help you make informed decisions according to your birth plan. To top it all off, she took absolutely beautiful birth photos and came to our house to check in after we were settled at home. All in all, we would have felt so lost and alone trying to make it through labor without Heather. At this point we are telling everyone who will listen... YOU NEED HEATHER AS YOUR DOULA!!!!!

Heather provided amazing support! She was extremely helpful during birth, pregnancy, and…read morepostpartum. My husband and I couldn't imagine not having her by our sides during birth. She'll be a part of our birth team for any future pregnancies. We also took her birth class which I highly recommend!

Courtney was everything I could have wanted in a doula and then more. She helped me prepare and…read moresupported me for the birth of my 4th baby. I've had other hospital births and a birth center birth. This time around, I set my heart on a homebirth. My body had other plans and I had to be induced. The way she was able to support me changed because the hospital staff was ever present and overly hands on given my complications. However, Courtney was there with me. On the bed with me squeezing my hips, tying my hair up to get it out of my face, breathing with me, laughing with me, etc. She is the kind of woman you want loving you and supporting you through such an experience. I immediately clicked with her upon meeting. She exudes joy. I don't plan on having any more babies, but if life throws me a curveball and I do... I'll be reaching out to her for services once more. We love you Coco!

Courtney was a fabulous doula. I hired her for my firstborn who came in August. She was with us…read moreevery step of the way and helped me to plan the birth that I wanted and educated me on breathing and pushing techniques and genuinely tried to get to know my spouse and I. After my son was born she debriefed everything with me which I really needed and appreciated in my postpartum journey. I would definitely recommend her!

From my wife Cindy:…read more When we first met Mary I just knew I wanted her calm motherly presence, and her wealth of knowledge there when it came time to have my baby girl. I'm a somewhat reserved person who finds it hard to open up and feel safe with most people, but I felt completely comfortable with Mary. With Mary you get the best of both worlds. Not only is she highly skilled in what she does but she's also a woman of faith and offered me tons of biblical encouragement and insight that I badly needed. She is a midwife who believes in the bodies natural ability to heal, and to birth, but connects that with a wonderment and reverence for God. She is highly skilled in herbal medicine and was able to offer me many mixes to naturally and safely alleviate any concern/ discomfort I had during my pregnancy. My birth went faster than I expected but she was there in perfect time! Even during the most intense moments of labor, her touch and voice were so soothing. She took amazing care of us postpartum and was a listening ear for me when I had any concern about my baby and was quick to offer advice and natural remedies. Throughout my whole pregnancy and delivery she went above and beyond her duties as a midwife. She is incredibly generous with her time and remedies. I've had other experiences with midwifes and she is second to none. If my husband and I decide to have another child we will definitely be hiring Mary. She's the best out there, look no further.

Mary was absolutely wonderful and found a big place in our hearts during her care of us. This was…read moreour first birth, and living away from family we really needed someone who we could trust and know would care for our every need. Someone who could educate us and make us feel totally comfortable with our decision to have a homebirth and it could not have worked out better! Mary is full of knowledge, and has so many skill sets it really surprised us. She is so kind, listens so well, and let us decide how we wanted to do this in the most supportive way. We know she was meant to be with us during this very personal experience. And I must add, her wonderful qualities came together in such a beautiful way as she helped us during labor and birth. She was truly professional, patient, thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable every step of the way. We could not have found a better midwife more suited for us. Would recommend to anyone and will absolutely be using her again. Thank you so very much Mary!

I hired Raquel and Amanda as my doula team for a home birth. I had previously had a somewhat…read moretraumatic birth with my first and these ladies were great at helping me work through that with our prenatal appointments. They gave me so many tips and idea on how to avoid stalling out again. There were 2 at home prenatal visits, on-call support leading up to the birth, support during the birth, and a perinatal appointment after the birth. I ended up having an amazing home birth experience and Amanda provided so much support for me during the pushing stage. Having her there to hold my hands, guide me through breathing, and hold my hand afterwards for stitching was just what I needed. I would highly recommend Elevated Birth if you're interested in a doula for your birth. I've read that women who birth with a doula statistically transfer to hospitals less and also require less epidurals. It was definitely worth the investment to help achieve the birth I had longed for. Thank you, ladies!!

From the owner: I help my clients navigate pregnancy and childbirth, helping them make informed decisions that…read morealign with their goals and values. I fully support the choices they make. I am a hands-on presence in labor, bringing you and your partner together to create a warm, loving circle of support. I bring calm, knowledge, and care to your birth team. My Postpartum Meal Packages ensure you and your new family are well nourished, with fresh, healthy meals delivered to your home.

Melanie is absolutely amazing. I breast fed my daughter for a little over two years so I thought I…read moreknew what I was in for this go around. I was ten years older and more experienced, right? This wasn't the case. I could not establish a good latch with my little guy and each feed was very painful. I went to the hospital lactation consultants and our doctor. We were told that he didn't have a tongue tie and to just keep going since he was gaining weight. I ended up with mastitis when my little one was around 2-3 weeks old. I reached to Melanie and she immediately was such a blessing during the postpartum period. She helped with information and ideas for treatment before being able to get into the office and meet. I thankfully was able to kick it without antibiotics. When I came into her office and she immediately got work. Her office was very welcoming and during a time when it's hard to take care of yourself, she took the time to check on me. It still means a lot. Being able to sit in the massage chair and drink a protein drink or coconut water while she does body magic on the little one is so rejuvenating. She helped establish a good latch, did weight checks, craniosacral therapy, helped get the tongue tie revision done and after care, organized mommy get togethers, and has been available text almost anytime. She also offers what seems to be all of the items for fake at office which has been so helpful. I can't recommend her enough. You won't be disappointed.

Melanie, owner of Baby Bonds, and her exclusive dental partner, Dr. Sam Zink, were included on a…read morelist of recommended lactation consultants provided to us by St. Alphonsus after delivery. Because my son was not latching, we made an immediate appointment to see Melanie the day we were discharged from the hospital. We were exhausted, overwhelmed first time parents with a two-day old baby who was struggling to eat. We were worried our baby might have a tongue tie. I have a pretty severe tongue tie myself, so I had been worried this could be an issue for him. However, none of the doctors or lactation consultants at the hospital could see a tongue tie. Melanie was our second opinion. She took our two-day old baby and moved his body through some "maneuvers." In no more than 60 seconds, Melanie proclaimed he had a severe tongue tie. In addition to the lactation package she wanted to sell us, she recommended we immediately schedule a tongue-tied release procedure (frenectomy) with her "exclusive" partner, Dr. Zink. For an extra fee, Melanie would assist with the procedure. We were in luck, we were told, they could get us in that week! Although insurance covered none of this, we made the appointment because it felt urgent and important. Time was of the essence to get my baby to latch. But after sleeping on it, we realized we both had a bad taste in our mouths from our appointment with Melanie. It felt extremely "scammy" to us, so we cancelled the procedure in order to carefully consider our options. But after meeting with two other lactation consultants, a pediatrician, and a pediatric physical therapist, nobody else could tell us with any certainty that our son was tongue tied. We will never know if our baby could have benefitted from a frenectomy because we decided against it. However, looking back, our experience with Melanie honestly felt predatory. It is easy to see why so many exhausted, scared parents are agreeing to this invasive and painful procedure based on the high-pressure sales pitch they are getting from her. And of course, she and her dental partner must be profiting enormously from their symbiotic financial arrangement, which to us feels extremely unethical. I've thought about this experience many times in the nearly two years since it occurred, but I honestly felt too intimidated to say anything. A frenectomy is not always the right decision for every family. It is not an emergency regardless of how you are made to feel. Don't be afraid to trust your gut. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

Clarissa is an amazing, knowledgeable doula. I've known her through 4 of my pregnancies, she's very…read moresupporting of you making your own decisions. She has such a calming demeanor but can also be a very strong advocate for you and your decisions when you maybe can't be. She is an amazing nursing coach and can walk or talk you through it. I would recommend her to any one, with any birthing plans because she loves and supports your rights and desires.

I have so many good things to say about Clarissa. She was there for me every step of my pregnancy…read more She was my doula for my first birth and as a new mom I had lots of questions and fears. Clarissa was there to comfort me through my fears as well as educate me on breastfeeding, labor positions, and how to write a birth plan. She was willing to go to appointments with me if I was scared and my husband couldn't. I decided to have a natural birth in a birthing center and she was my ROCK! I had a labor of 13 hours pushed for 3 and she didn't leave my side. For some reason the sound of my husbands voice was like nails on a chalk board. I needed the voice of a woman and the comfort of a woman. She was the best coach and support. It was the hardest work I ever did and it made a huge difference to have cheerleader on my side with my best interest at heart. She even made sure I was comfortable after birth and answered any questions I had about breastfeeding and being a new mom. Would highly recommend a doula to attend your birth. Clarissa was amazing!