We hired Meghan to take care of our newborn twins and she immediately made us feel comfortable. She was so easy to communicate with, did a walkthrough of our nursery, and shared great product recommendations even before the babies were born. Once they arrived, she handled their newborn colic and gas with ease. We slept well each night, knowing our babies were in good hands. She always went above and beyond to help, washing and sterilizing bottles, doing the babies' laundry, and even occasionally throwing in a load of our laundry. She sleep trained them towards the end of her time with us, and it was helpful to have her lead the process and give us a detailed plan to follow for naps during the day. She is such a treasure trove of info, I still occasionally text her now, even though our twins are older. If you have a chance to work with her, take it! read more

We worked with Meghan as our postpartum doula during the newborn phase with our twins. As first-time parents, there's an inexplicable amount of anxiety that comes with entrusting someone new in your home overnight, caring for your most precious little ones while you're asleep. From the start, Meghan helped ease that concern. She consistently made us feel that our babies' health and safety were being thoughtfully attended to, which was ultimately the most important thing for us. Meghan is very kind, easy to talk to, and approachable, which made communication feel straightforward and collaborative rather than stressful. She was also punctual and reliable, and on the rare occasion timing needed to shift, she was always proactive and communicative, which we really appreciated. Knowing that Meghan was caring for our newborns overnight allowed us to rest (as much as anyone with twins can), and that sense of security is invaluable in those early weeks. We appreciated her calm presence and professionalism, and would recommend her to other families looking for dependable overnight support, especially those navigating the newborn stage for the first time. read more

When I found out I was pregnant with twins I was in a panic state, until I met Meghan Murphy! She was with me every step of the way during my pregnancy and provided great emotional support during my early delivery and time my twins were in the NICU. When I brought them home, the support we received from Meghan at nighttime was invaluable. I learned so much from her. How to tandem feed, how to not panic when things are not going right, and most importantly that it was all going to be ok. Every night she showed up was like a big hug for me and my husband. And let's not forget the greatest part, she helped us sleep train our twins, and for that I will be forever grateful! So nice to have an expert to support you through the process. Meghan is truly a gem and will give you her all. read more

When I had my interview with Meghan, I just knew she was "the one". However, at the time, timing just didn't work out. I was pretty devastated, but Meghan was a class act and shared so many resources with me free of charge. A few weeks later, Meghan reached out letting me know she had figured out a way to work me into her schedule. I couldn't have been more thrilled. Fast forward to our last night with her, where I was crying for so many reasons. Sadness for our time with her to be over, and overwhelming gratitude for what a huge impact she'd made on my postpartum experience. Meghan was everything I could have dreamed and more. Not only was she phenomenal with my baby and extraordinarily kind and personable with me and my husband, but she was a wealth of information. I learned so much from her that I was able to carry on until her next night with us. She also gave me so much peace of mind on any new mom concerns, allowing me to focus on what really mattered with my new baby. I also had a traumatic birth experience, and she was so compassionate and understanding, talking through the experience with me and ensuring I was healing okay mentally and physically. Meghan was hands down our best baby related investment, and I cannot imagine what those first weeks would have been like without her. I cannot recommend her enough. She is one in a million. read more

As a first time mom pregnant with twins it was really important to find a doula who truly understood the ins and outs of delivering multiples. Enter Meghan Murphy! Meghan was highly recommended by a number of people in the Parents of Multiples group and after our first intro meeting I could definitely see why. A twin mom herself, Meghan understands what it's like to carry, deliver, and raise multiple tiny humans at a time. She's empathetic, warm, and SUPER knowledgeable. While Meghan was technically our birth doula, she was there for us every step of the way--from guiding us through our birth preferences to helping me with breastfeeding once the twins were born. A lot of unexpected things ended up happening during my delivery and my husband and I are so grateful that Meghan was by our side to help us navigate them. I truly believe that Meghan's presence helped me have the most beautiful and positive birth experience possible. I highly recommend Meghan to anyone expecting. And if you're expecting multiples she's an absolute necessity! read more

When we first met with Meghan and Michelle we liked the idea of having both of them as a team. They worked so well together and were so knowledgeable. We thought they would be great advocates for us during childbirth. We felt supported by them throughout the pregnancy just knowing we could ask questions and they would either know the answer or reach out to someone who did. They also went out of their way to research and learn about my specific medical conditions so that they could advocate for my during labor. We liked that they were a part of GGDA and appreciated all of the groups and workshops. When I went into labor Meghan was on shift. Even over the phone during a contraction having her guide me made all the difference, and her encouragement helped us decide when to go to the hospital. In the labor room, Meghan had a flexibility and steadiness that was very grounding, and helped the labor naturally progress with different interventions. It was important for me to have an un-medicated birth and I could not have done it without Meghan's calm presence, guidance, and coaching throughout. She was amazing. Both my husband and I are so grateful. Michelle came to the hospital the next day to check in on breastfeeding. She was so helpful and made sure I was seen by a lactation consultant. The support we received after the birth was a lifeline. They answered many texts and questions and provided much needed encouragement in the first few weeks. We felt so connected to them throughout the whole process, and truly believe working them made all the difference in having the best possible outcome in the birth and postpartum experience. read more

Meghan and Michelle are the golden duo. From the moment we met them when we were looking for our birth doula, I felt very comfortable and safe to share probably my most vulnerable and emotional journey I've ever experienced so far in my life (I just had my first baby). Not only they are knowledgeable and experienced, they're very responsive, supportive with great energy and approachable. On a delivery day, it was so nice to have Meghan's support and good vibe on the way to the hospital and in the delivery room, she calmed me down of course but my husband would have lost his mind in this special but crazy experience without her support. Hope we get to work with M&M again if we get to have another/ more babies! read more

My wife and I thought Doulas were for 'hippies' that wanted to birth at home. After reading lots of pregnancy and birth books, we decided to look into them since every book said it's a 'no-brainer'. Meghan was our first and only interview. Meghan was the absolute best decision my wife and I made during our entire pregnancy... if not in our life! She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, kind, experienced and fun! She does not push any beliefs on you but gives you educated information and supports and reinforces any path you wish. As an involved husband, I was concerned she might take away from my role. This couldn't be further from the truth. Meghan gave me the tools to better support my wife during birth. We were a team and she only added to my role in the birth process. With Meghan at our side, my wife had a 100% unmedicated birth at Mills Peninsula that went smoother than we could have imagined. There were still things that didn't go as planned, but with Meghan by our side we were able to make educated decisions quickly. My wife and I are so so fortunate to have met Meghan. We would never do this without her. TLDR: If the cost won't break your bank, it is an absolute no brainer. I read a yelp review that said this and took the advice. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. read more

We can't recommend Meghan enough! My husband and I hired Meghan to be our Doula for the birth of our first child this past August and we were so thankful to have her expertise. She was incredibly helpful preparing us on what to expect as we went into our birth, specifically my husband was really well prepared to help me through labor thanks to her guidance. While she wasn't able to be in the delivery room with us given pandemic restrictions at our hospital she was available over text, calls and FaceTime throughout our long labor. After a very difficult birth she was a key source of support, connecting me with additional support I needed and was pivotal helping us figure out a sustainable feeding plan for our baby. She really listened to how I was feeling and helped us put together a plan that worked for our family. In the first few weeks of our baby girls life, we asked her so many questions and I can honestly say we wouldn't have made it as new parents without her help. Not only is Meghan an expert in what she does but she is incredibly professional (esp. in this crazy time of COVID) and is someone we are happy to call a friend. We will 100% be looking to secure Meghan if we have #2:) read more

This review is LONG overdue. My little one was born end of August and I could NOT have done it without Meghan and her partner Michelle. From the get go Meghan's warmth, knowledge, professionalism, and down-to-earth vibe made me instantly want her a part of my birth team. I loved the fact that she works as a team which means 2 doula's experience and energy in 1 package! As a nurse myself I couldn't imagine working more than 12 hours so it made complete sense to me that she and Michelle swap so you can get a refreshed ready to go doula in the midst of your labor. Meghan was a strong advocate for me from the beginning and even though we had some nurse drama, she remained cool and calm and helped me navigate a tricky situation. I am so so so glad to have had Meghan and Michelle by my side and would hire them again in a heart beat. I recommend them 1000%. read more

I don't know how to even begin. How do you review people for making you feel loved and cared for and supported during the most physically and emotionally vulnerable moment of your life other than to say, that's exactly what they did! And you should make them a part of your life too! Meghan and Michelle are full of love, humor, and down-to-earth good sense, which is exactly what I needed and wanted in the final weeks and moments of pregnancy. I had long wanted to pursue a natural birth if possible, but with di-di twins I had to accept early on that my experience was going to involve some significant medical interventions no matter what. Michelle and Meghan were a perfect fit for me--they have deep knowledge and strong support for natural birth practices, but are not at all dogmatic or unrealistic about it, so was able to discuss all possible practices and alternatives without judgment and trusted their insights. Once I finally got to the actual birth experience, it went off the rails in every possible way--an emergency C-section in a hospital I had never wanted to go to--and I was more grateful than ever to have their support around me. Michelle stayed up with me until the wee hours, helped get my milk production going when I wasn't allowed out of post-op to see my babies, and just made me feel cared for in an otherwise lonely, emotionally exhausted moment. Months later, my mom still talks about how incredible Michelle is, and my partner (who, in the second trimester, said "What's a doula? Is that really something you need?") gives speeches to pregnant friends about the critical importance of doula care and why it should be a human right. So there you go. Call Meghan and Michelle now. You'll love them, they'll love you. You won't be sorry. read more

We hired Meghan, and her partner Michelle, as our birth doulas, and it is very hard to put into words how much they have done for us. The birth of our daughter was the hardest 3 days of my life, but when we look back on it, the only feeling we have is love and adoration for the two women that got us through it. From the beginning it was obvious how easy it was going to be working with Meghan. From the first conversation, we had found someone that made us feel as comfortable as an old friend. Not only did Meghan put us at ease with her deep knowledge of labor and birth, but she happens to also be hilarious, fun, and has unending compassion for the women (and their partners) that go through this experience. We had wanted a birth with as little intervention as possible, but we also wanted the option to change our minds during labor. When Meghan came to help us through the hardest part of labor, she was confidant in my wife's ability to get through each and every contraction, even when they were 2 minutes long with less than 30 seconds of a break in between. We fed off her energy and were able to labor for 45 hours without any pain medications. And when my wife very badly needed a break and wanted an epidural to get through what ended up being 5 more hours, she was very supportive. The techniques and direction that she used during contractions were extremely helpful, getting my wife through painful back labor, and giving me the direction to be able to comfort her as well. I'm genuinely not sure how people get through a difficult labor without the kind of support that a doula gives. From my perspective, Meghan and Michelle were the people that directed the delivery of my daughter, not the doctors and midwives of the hospital. I believe the job that they provided was worth more than the entire hospital and its staff during our labor. I've never had care from a professional like these women were able to give us, bursting with absolute love and compassion. I feel we owe Meghan and Michelle more than we can possibly give them. Our birth was long and difficult, but because of these women, we got through it exactly as we wanted to. I'll be telling every person I know who is pregnant to hire them. read more

Meghan was my postpartum doula for 6 weeks this summer. She made my transition to motherhood as seamless as possible. Meghan is a consummate professional. She is genuinely kind, caring and a pleasure to be around (even when you are sleep deprived and cranky!)! One aspect of her service that set her apart was her lactation support. Meghan was very knowledgeable on positioning, when I could start pumping, maximizing supply, storage of milk, etc. During a time when I didn't have the bandwidth to consult different experts, I was so grateful and comforted that I could go to her for lactation guidance in addition to other aspects of newborn care. I highly recommend Meghan if you are interested in a well rounded and professional postpartum doula. read more

After several different doula interviews, we hired Meghan and Michelle to help guide us through the birth of our first baby. I say "us" because they had so many insights, recommendations, and tips for both me and my husband. They're an incredible team and were extremely responsive and communicative through the entire process. We loved that they were calming, knowledgeable, well connected at hospitals, and knew how to keep serious stuff light hearted. Their pre-birth checkins, meetings, and birth kit bag was incredibly useful and when the it came time for labor, they couldn't have been more helpful. I went into active labor very quickly and with one text, they immediately pulled together a game plan and met us at our car when parking at the hospital. Meghan ushered me straight through triage and into the labor room all while helping me mitigate pain, navigate anesthesia, and updating me on how things were progressing. When Meghan left at the end of her shift, she made a seamless transition with Michelle who then stepped in as a key cheerleader, helped me push, and got me through the finish line (while also keeping me company for a bit after)! Their personalities vibe so nicely together and each have their separate strengths that when paired together, gave us significantly greater value than what we expected to get (which we also had high expectations). Within the week following my daughter's arrival, I had trouble with breastfeeding and they both followed up, checked in, offered introductions, video support, and in-person checkins to provide guidance. None of this was part of their contract with me, however it's clear they invest heavily in their clients and wanted to make sure I was supported in every which way pre and post labor. We loved our time with them and while I don't miss being in labor, I do miss our group texts, calls, and in-persons.... they were pretty epic. These two truly are super heroes!! read more

Posted on behalf of my wife: TL;DR: Reach out to them NOW before someone else scoops up Meghan and Michelle for their birth. Honestly, we are not quite sure how we could have done this without Meghan and Michelle. Our induction took about 34 hours from initial admission into the hospital to birth. Our support from them started early when Meghan took our call after our initial chat with the midwife. We had two options: Foley balloon or misoprostol with continuous monitoring of the baby in the hospital. She didn't push us one way or another but gave us her perspective: sure, the Foley might be nice and you can go home, but they'll make you come back in 12 hours anyway and you may not go into labor then anyway. So we went with the misoprostol. She then came to support me the next day when she started having strong contractions from the Foley balloon. She did it all: helped her through breathing exercises, took my mind off of the labor, set up aromatherapy. She provided a peace of mind that both my husband and I needed. With the contractions gone, she headed out and left us to try and relax before the oncoming storm. Later that evening, Michelle took over. Her first act: a call to my husband at 9 pm to remind him that if the water broke while I was on pitocin, my pain level was going to go from zero to 100 instantly. Like clockwork: at 11pm, my water broke and I was in so much pain that I couldn't breathe. We requested Michelle to come in, and she arrived shortly after. While I slept, she made little touches around the room: electric candles, changed my position every 45 minutes for comfort and epidural effectiveness. During the birth, she was even more useful: she helped me through my breathing, talked and offered suggestions to the nurses, reassuring my husband, and then literally helped hold one of my legs in place while I pushed. She was a motherly presence but if your mother had been to hundreds of births and knew how to make labor as pleasant as possible. Their support didn't end there. We texted them throughout the next few days and we even had 3 am chats asking them basic questions like: guys we haven't slept and want to give her a pacifier, are we terrible parents? (they supported the pacifier and encouraged us to sleep). Meghan even made a postpartum visit in the hospital to help me with my lactation. If you can afford to get a doula, why not get two amazing ones? Meghan and Michelle will not disappoint you. read more

As a labor and delivery nurse with no children, you're probably wondering what makes me qualified to review a doula. I may not have ever used her services for myself, but Meghan is one of the BEST! I see many doulas as an L&D nurse, and I'm literally just here writing her a review because I wish more people would work with her. She gives every patient her all, no matter what. read more

I could not have asked for a better experience than the one I had with Meghan and Michelle. I worked with them for baby #2 (did not have a doula for baby #1) and the experience was no less than one million times better than my first go round. From beginning to end they helped coach me through what to expect and what to do -- giving me supreme confidence and certainty that my birth would be a smooth one. After my delivery, the nurses and doctors could not stop singing their praises. Even they had never seen doulas this good. My recovery was also 10x better, and they checked in with me many times to make sure I had the lactation and post-delivery recovery support that I needed. Meghan and Michelle are the birthing fairy godmothers. Don't have a baby without them :). read more

Meghan made my first born experience smooth and reassuring. Since I had NO IDEA what to expect, I felt so comforted and prepared having her at my side. Meghan was amazing with handling a difficult nurse with such grace and was next to me every step of the way through the actual birth. Holding my leg, counting down, guiding my breath. I'm getting teary writing this thinking about my gratitude I have for her!! Also, post-birth being able to text questions about breastfeeding or sleeping was so incredibly beneficial. She is a pro and all of her advice was so helpful. I definitely recommend Meghan! read more

Michelle and Meghan were the doulas for the birth of our daughter on 11/26/2018. I can't say enough good things about them, but what I can say is I cannot imagine getting through a 23 hour induced labor without them by my side. Their incredible support and guidance, wealth of knowledge, leadership, and genuine love for what they do was invaluable to us before and during our birth. We spoke with a number of doulas and within 10 minutes of getting to know Michelle and Meghan my husband and I knew we wanted them as part of our birth team. As if the long hours and endless energy they provided during the labor weren't enough, they also came by and helped me work through my initial breastfeeding challenges and answered questions thoroughly when I texted late at night seeking advice. I would give them 10 stars if I could! read more

Meghan and Michelle (M&M) were incredible doulas from start to finish. We wanted to hire doulas to assist with the birth process...and what we got was guidance before, during, AND after the birth. From our very first meet-up with them when we were interviewing doulas, we were impressed by their teamwork and positive energy. After we signed the contract, we met up in the third trimester with M&M to formulate our birth plan and discuss all of our options. We delivered at UCSF Mission Bay, and we appreciated that M&M had been there multiple times and knew the facility and its staff well. M&M were easily available via group text messaging, and we were able to stay in contact with them continually in the final weeks of pregnancy. We are so glad we had a two-doula system because it meant that we had continuous, fresh energy throughout the labor-- and also double the amount of knowledge and resources before, during, and after! When labor started, we were prepared to labor at home as long as possible because of M&M's guidance. As soon as I started having contractions, my husband was on a constant text chain with M&M for guidance. When we felt ready to have support at home, Meghan arrived within 20 minutes ready to help out. Since we don't have a car, Meghan drove us to the hospital herself. (This had been a point of stress for me while pregnant because I didn't like the idea of hopping into a taxi with a stranger to get us to the hospital!) Once at the hospital, Meghan was amazing in helping us get settled at UCSF. She was a strong advocate for the things we preferred and helped my husband make our wishes clear to the medical staff. Throughout my birth, Meghan stayed engaged, calm, and positive. She helped me make decisions and made me feel empowered to ask for what I wanted. When Michelle came to start her shift in the day, there was a seamless transition. After baby arrived, Michelle helped immensely with getting the first latch and our baby was able to breastfeed successfully right away. She came again the next day to the hospital for even more help with breastfeeding. My husband's parents were present during Michelle's visit, and my mother-in-law said that she wished she had known all of the information Michelle told us when she was pregnant! After leaving the hospital, M&M came for a joint post-partum visit in our home a week or so after our son was born and gave us more tips on breastfeeding, sleeping, and returning to our new life. We saw them again at a doula event at Golden Gate Doula Associates, and we are still on a text chain sharing photos of our son. Overall, we are so happy that we worked with Meghan and Michelle and would do it again in a heartbeat. They are prepared, knowledgable, supportive, and friendly, and we couldn't imagine our son's birth without them. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Meghan as our birth doula. From the first phone call with Meghan, I loved her. She is real, down to earth, warm, and kind. I was worried doulas would judge me or would not want to work with me as I knew I wanted an epidural and was generally concerned the whole birth doula thing would be a bit too "woo woo" for me. Meghan immediately put those concerns to rest. She is a wonderful blend of being calming, organized, and ever so knowledgable. She is completely supportive of whatever kind of birth experience you want to have, and helps provide information to guide the decision-making process where we weren't quite sure. The first two sessions where she came to our home to walk us through the birth process were incredibly informative. I felt so confident in my final trimester that I had an expert I could text at any time with any question. In the end, our baby was breech and we had a scheduled c-section so I never even went into labor, but Meghan still added a ton of value and came with us to the version attempt and came to the hospital the day of the c-section just in case we needed her. After having our baby Meghan has continued to be a wealth of knowledge, and just a wonderful, supportive friend. I highly recommend her to anyone. read more

We worked with Meghan and Michelle for the birth of our twins during COVID and we can't say enough wonderful things about working with these rockstars. Our twins were delivered vaginally (one breech!) at UCSF and these two were total and complete professionals (and quite personable as well). We can't say enough good things. They prepared us for every eventuality with kindness and humor (including pre-and postpartum visits) and offered emotinal support during a particularly crazy time to be pregnant, especially in lead up to our induction at 38 weeks. When we were unsure, confused, or in disagreement about how to proceed they were always quick to pick up the phone and offer practical advice. For instance, when the doctor wanted to break my wife's water after hours of pitocin, Meghan knew exactly how labor would progress (intense contractions), how to prepare for it (partnered with my nurse on care approach), and she managed it all with ease and aplomb. Additionally, during our first night in the hospital (for an induction), we were anxious, uncomfortable, and still awake in the middle of night. Michelle showed up at 2am and took charge of the situation, calmed us down, rubbled my wife's swollen feet, and had us asleep by 4am. Again, we love these two, and look forward to staying in touch for many years to come and supporting their important work in any way we can. read more

If you are on the fence about a doula, stop thinking about it and call Meghan. You won't regret it. She was my birth doula-best decision I've ever made! My goal was to have an unmedicated birth, although I think a doula is a necessity for any type of birth. She kept me focused on achieving my goal even in the most difficult points of labor. She is the reason I had a short and smooth delivery. I felt so confident with her in our corner. It also helps that Meghan is the best person you'll ever meet. She's a pleasure to hang with, even when you are suffering through contractions! She's so knowledgeable on everything birthing/baby; such a helpful resource throughout pregnancy and postpartum. We will definitely be planning our next baby around her availability. read more

Meghan is not only an incredible doula, but a wonderful human all around! My husband and I worked with Michelle and Meghan for the birth of our first child, and I honestly can say that their support is the main reason I was able to have a (nearly) unmedicated natural birth, as I had hoped to. During labor, we found out that our little guy was occiput posterior, which made for a very challenging labor. Amazingly, Michelle was able to flip him to an optimal birthing position, using a variety of techniques. By the time I was ready to push the little dude out, Meghan had arrived at the hospital, and together with Michelle, she cheered me on as I delivered our son naturally. I'll never forget Meghan's words of encouragement in those last moments, after a challenging labor, as I was so close to meeting my new child! She was so positive and reassuring to both my husband and I. From the beginning of our relationship with them, Michelle and Meghan were incredibly available, knowledgable, and supportive. They are just amazing humans. Having a doula with you during the birth of your child is an incredibly intimate experience, and you want to make sure you are working with someone who is not only knowledgeable about their craft, but also kind, positive, and easy going. Michelle and Meghan were born to be doulas! Meghan's knowledge about prenatal health, L&D, and postpartum care is impressive. She provided great knowledge and support as I was getting started breastfeeding, which is harder than I thought! If you are considering a doula for your birth experience, you should definitely meet Michelle and Meghan! Together, they supported an experience for which my husband and I will forever be grateful. read more

I worked with Megan and Michelle for the birth of our baby in October 2019. I am beyond grateful that we did- from the lead up to the birth and the 23 plus hours of labor to the postpartum/breastfeeding stage they were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. I always felt I could contact them with questions, and they were incredibly responsive and helpful. As first time parents we were very grateful for the reassurance they provided us in the process. And both Megan and Michelle were excellent at helping enable my partner to be supportive during the labor and also stepping in when needed. It's likely not an easy dance and they were both incredibly professional and caring during my rollercoaster labor at UCSF. Our baby was born right when their shifts changed and it was wonderful to have both be able to witness the results of all the hard work! They are an excellent team together handled a difficult nurse very well, and I don't know how I would have made it through the end of the labor (was semi-emergency) without their steady guidance and practical advice. I am forever grateful to them and would recommend them highly to any parents looking for thoughtful and top notch support in their birth and beyond! read more

Worth every penny and then some! We worked with Meghan and Michelle as a two doula team. Having two doulas was actually one of the main reasons we chose them after interviewing many others. Meghan and Michelle came to every prenatal and postnatal visit with us together so we felt equally comfortable with both of them. They each brought their own experience and expertise to the table so it was like we had two doulas for the price of one! And I appreciated how their two perspectives complimented each other so well.. Both are kind, compassionate, professional and confident (will be a bold advocate if needed). It is obvious they are passionate about their work and advocacy for great birth experiences. Meghan even stopped by the hospital the day after our daughter was born as an added bonus to make sure we were okay! When it came to our birth experience-- it was wonderful! We really don't know what we would have done without them. When contractions started at 2am and we texted them, they responded immediately and walked us through what we needed to do. We delivered at Kaiser Redwood City and it was a wonderful facility/staff, however, we still felt we needed and were especially thankful for the coaching and advocacy of Meghan and Michelle. We had discussed our birth "wishes" beforehand and they made sure that it happened! I especially felt supported through the entire experience -- both Meghan and Michelle looked after me and helped me to support my wife through the whole experience. Lastly, even if we hadn't had Meghan and Michelle for our birth we would still probably pay them for their 24/7 advice and support both before and after birth! We had A LOT of questions (actually we still do:)) and they were incredibly helpful and informative (and not opinionated). There were a few times I would call Kaiser Advice Line about a non-emergency issue or concern and be put on hold for a 40 minute wait. Meanwhile I would text Meghan and Michelle and get a faster and usually better response. We highly highly recommend them both and plan to rehire if we have a second! read more

Repeat customers here! We worked with Meghan and Michelle in 2018 with the birth of our daughter. When my husband and I found out we were pregnant again with our son we didn't think twice about calling Meghan and Michelle. This time around there was the added stress of Covid, but they did not waiver in their professionalism and dedication to providing the best pregnancy/birth support possible despite the circumstances. Because of all the added uncertainty of Covid I was all over the place about where to give birth, how I would give birth, and had a lot of added general anxiety about things I couldn't control. The emotional support I received was invaluable! They were so encouraging, supportive, and affirming. They helped me brainstorm solutions to my questions and reassured me each time my anxiety about birthing crept up. I ended up having an amazing birth and labored almost the entire time at home (which is what I wanted). When we got to the hospital my husband video called Meghan and Michelle and they cheered me on the whole time I pushed! Don't go through pregnancy or give birth without a doula - seriously! They are essential!! read more

My husband and I have identical twin girls who were born prematurely and experienced a plethora of issues such as low birth weight, excessive crying, and abundance of gastrointestinal discomforts that were very difficult to identify and address. In addition, I have on-going medical issues as a result of my pregnancy and as such we have relied on a team of post partum doulas during the day and night for several months to help care for our girls. Without question my husband and I both agree Meghan is the most professional, knowledgeable, and reliable doula we have worked with. She genuinely wants to help our family and does an impressive job doing so. During the longest and hardest days of the girls first few months of life when we felt we had nothing left to give mentally and physically trying to console two very colicky babies, Meghan was our "life preserver" who we relied on with the upmost confidence and trust. She is a wonderful, caring person who willingly and confidently takes responsibility for our girls in every facet from the moment she walks in the door. Meghan's greatest assets as a doula are her professionalism, her knowledge and experience of twin babies' development and needs, as well as the level of emotional support she provides to the mother, parents, and family as a whole. I have never seen someone so confidently handle (and calm) two babies at once. She is non-judgmental and diplomatic in her communication and easily adapts to the varied personalities of all the members of our family. Meghan takes her job very seriously and has a very high and admirable work ethic. Both my husband and I highly recommend Meghan personally and professionally. She is truly a twin baby whisperer! read more

Outside of our baby boy these two women (Meghan and Michelle) and Heather from GG Doulas were really the best part of our birth experience. Michelle was so so in the game throughout labor and completely irreplaceable. She knew exactly what to do and say to get me through. The whole team offered knowledge, advice, emotional and physical support for both my husband and myself. Really, highly recommended. I couldn't say enough how helpful it was to have these women by our side throughout this process. If you're on the fence, this will be the one decision you don't regret. read more

You know, I never thought I'd be the type of person that would hire a postpartum doula or night nanny. (For the most part, I think it just never occurred to me!) I admittedly didn't even know such a thing existed until some friends had a baby and could not stop raving about how hiring a night nanny was the best money they'd ever spent. I thought, "OK, cool," at the time. But after weeks of hearing them go on about what a game changer it was, my husband and I decided it might be worth the investment when our little one arrived as well. I cannot express how incredibly lucky I feel that we found Meghan. To be clear, there is a difference between a night nanny and a postpartum doula, and Meghan really delivers a higher level of service and support. She is the whole package! Let's see ... * She's a certified "baby whisperer." She could calm and put my baby to sleep faster than pretty much anyone. She brings a lot of experience to the table and our little girl clearly loved Meghan, which gave me wonderful peace of mind. She's also just a wealth of information and answered seemingly endless questions from us new parents -- about sleep, nursing, baby poop, you name it! -- with kindness and wisdom. * She was a GREAT support to me and my husband ... through ... everything. I had some bumps in the road with breastfeeding. (That might be an understatement. I had EVERY bump imaginable. Including mastitis that turned into an abscess that required minor surgery.) And Meghan was just super supportive -- checking in to see how I was doing, offering counsel and kind words, tapping into her extensive network of experts to get advice on various issues, making sure I stayed hydrated and nourished through the night, etc. I don't know how we would have made it through without her -- not just her help with the baby and the household, but her guidance and encouragement! * Meghan went above and beyond to make our lives easier. She did our laundry, helped with dishes, put together our baby's walker, organized my freezer stash of breastmilk -- all tremendously helpful things that eased the burden and maintained my sanity. :) There's a reason we extended her contract so many times I lost count (and hope to work with her again for future kiddos). She's awesome! read more

Meghan was one of our birth doulas, and she and her doula partner Michelle were absolutely amazing to work with and integral to helping my husband and I feel confident and cared for during one of the most defining moments of our lives. Prior to the birth of our daughter, we met with Michelle and Meghan two times to prepare for the birth process. We walked through our ideal scenarios and also practiced ways for me to relax and work through contractions. Those sessions were so helpful and while I think there's little that can actually really prepare anyone for the birth process, I felt so much more confident working with both Michelle and Meghan. We also met with them after the birth of our baby, and Meghan helped us to perfect the swaddle and connect us with a lactation consultant right away. She is a baby whisperer and taught us a number of techniques for helping to calm our daughter when she was upset that have been so helpful for us over the first month! I cannot recommend Meghan and Michelle highly enough - they are both incredible professionals and wonderful human beings. read more

Meghan and her partner Michelle (search Cradle of Love Doula if you want to look her up) were our birth doulas. I can't say enough good things about both of them, but will focus on Meghan here. The moment Meghan walks through the door she brings with her enormous warmth and inspires confidence even in the most stressed out parents to be and new parents. She is incredibly non-judgmental, knowledgeable and gives very actionable and evidence-based advice. We met with Meghan and Michelle twice before labor and were in touch continuously until the big day (or the big three days in my case). Because my labor took so long, Meghan and Michelle took turns staying with me at the hospital (this is the advantage of working with a team of two doulas). While Michelle was there for most of my actual labor, Meghan too provided much needed mental and emotional support as well as helped me change positions with my epidural. During the postpartum visit Meghan taught us many baby tricks, which were absolute lifesavers. She also correctly diagnosed my baby's GERD based on her symptoms before our pediatrician did. If you want a kind, positive, incredibly responsive and experienced doula, hire Meghan! read more

I hired Meghan and her doula partner Michelle as my birth doulas and cannot recommend them highly enough. They are both so warm and incredibly knowledgeable about everything from preparing for birth, the birth process, the pros and cons of different hospitals in the area, and navigating the postpartum period. Meghan was with me while I labored with my son, and her assistance was invaluable - she helped keep me calm and knew all sorts of different positions and techniques that helped me through labor. She also helped me evaluate and understand all the information the various doctors, midwives, and nurses were giving me when I was at the hospital - it can be really hard to process everything medical staff is presenting to you in the heat of the moment, and she played an instrumental role in helping me understand my options and feel like I was making my own informed decisions. Both Meghan and Michelle were also super responsive to emails, calls, and texts, both before and after my son was born, and checked in on me frequently to see how I was doing. As an example, after my son was born he was having trouble breastfeeding, and both Meghan and Michelle came to my house on very short notice to help me out. They also both immediately responded to texts my husband and I sent them in the middle of the night one time when we were freaking out about my baby refusing to nurse, and really helped us through a challenging time. Without their support I am not sure I would have been able to keep at it, but with their help my infant is now a breastfeeding pro! I felt truly cared for by both of them and highly recommend making them part of your birth team. read more

Amazing doesn't cut it when it comes to describing Meghan. From the moment we interviewed her, we knew she was special and the right fit for our first journey into parenthood. This hunch proved right working with her through the first 8 weeks of our baby's life including a challenging struggle with breastfeeding. In addition to being able to fully trust her to care for our precious new cargo every night without worry, she walked and talked us through so many firsts - from the night I arrived to labor & delivery, to the first bath, and more. She really went above and beyond to help us at every twist and turn and I fully credit my ability to breastfeed to her deep knowledge, perseverance, and encouragement throughout the process. Overall, she made my postpartum experience so much easier, was always a comforting presence in our home, and an absolute pleasure to be around. I feel so thankful we were able to work with her, and the only downside is that we couldn't keep her for longer. :( I hope to always know and be in touch with Meghan and know anyone who works with her will feel the same. Def hire this woman - she is worth every penny and then some!! read more

Meghan and Michelle were my doulas for the birth of my son in January. I was initially a little bit intimidated to partner with a doula because I had no idea what kind of birth experience I wanted, and I had the impression that most other moms-to-be went into the experience armed with "a plan". From our first meeting, Meghan and Michelle immediately set me at ease, assuaged my fears, and won me over with their kindness, candor, resourcefulness, and humor. They quickly earned my trust and helped me build confidence as I prepared for labor and delivery. I leaned on them for support, guidance, and information throughout my pregnancy and as I went into active labor, they gave me the courage to labor more comfortably at home when my water broke rather than rushing immediately to the hospital, and served as my rock and my advocate throughout labor and delivery. After my son was born, Meghan and Michelle continued to support me, offering guidance as I learned how to breastfeed, teaching me how to swaddle my baby, and checking in on my well-being. I will be forever grateful to Meghan and Michelle for their support, kindness, and expertise through one of the most monumental experiences of my life. read more

This is my first ever Yelp review. Meghan is that good. We delivered at UCSF and she was there with us the whole time. She has tons of experience, is calm/collected, and an excellent resource for all things pre and post-birth. For several wks I texted with her constantly and she always made time to listen and help, despite also being a mom to 3 littles herself! Cannot recommend her enough!! read more

I cannot recommend Meghan highly enough. We had a tough time with our first son during the newborn period-- terrible sleeper, refused to accept a bottle, required hours of bouncing on a yoga ball--and with another baby on the way I couldn't figure out how I would remain present for my toddler (and retain my sanity) if I got stuck back in that zombie-inducing territory again. A friend couldn't stop raving about Meghan, who had been her postpartum doula, and so we decided to take the plunge and reach out. IT WAS THE BEST DECISION. Meghan is warm, reassuring, and a baby expert. She guided us through introducing the bottle, getting new baby into his own room (she even built the crib, I'm not kidding), and helped us with laundry, dishes, etc. She also referred us to additional wonderful doulas when it was time for her to head off to her next contract and we weren't ready to let her go. (We miss you, Meghan!) She is authoritative without being remotely judgmental. If I have a complaint about Meghan, it's that she's such a delightful human being that you will find yourself staying up too late to talk to her instead of sleeping like you should :). I wish I had hired her to be my birth doula, too! I know that hiring a postpartum doula is a big commitment, emotionally and financially, and if you think you might want to go that route, you cannot go wrong contacting Meghan. Even if she's not available directly, she is linked to an incredible network of providers who can help you with every part of your birth and postpartum experience. read more

Meghan was the second night doula we used (we had a different one with our first son) and she was a godsend. Not only was she a baby whisperer, allowing us countless hours of quality sleep, but she was an incredible support to me postpartum. She has a calming, happy, reassuring presence that put our whole family at ease from the moment she walked in the door. Both my children adored her (she babysat our older son one night so we could have a date night) and we felt completely safe with her in our home knowing that our newborn was being taken excellent care of while we slept. Multiple times she went above and beyond the call of duty; like when I unexpectedly ended up back in the hospital after delivery and she came to stay with me while keeping my little one quiet so that I could get some much needed rest. She reached out to her network of doulas and lactation consultants in the middle of the night when I was having pain nursing to help me figure out a solution, and she stopped by Target countless times to pick up a variety of items for me just to make my life easier. More importantly, she was a wealth of knowledge and helped get me and the baby on track with good sleep habits. She also washed all of our laundry, cleaned my pump parts, made my older son's lunch, prepped breakfast, and helped with any other chores around the house that we needed. I can best describe her as the Mary Poppins of doulas and if we were to have a third kid (which we aren't!) she would be the first person I call...maybe even before my husband. I can't recommend her enough! read more