I hired Mclean of Loving Mama Doula in early spring for my July 2015 birth. Close to my due date I…read morehad issues getting in touch with her and felt a serious lack of support (and that is not what a first time mama needs). I asked her if she could switch me to one of her backup doulas or refund the money (minus $ for her 2 prenatal visits) so I could find another doula. She refused to refund any of my money. I felt like she acted completely against what her business as a Doula stands for. I was left with no Doula and no refund to hire a replacement. This is an uncomfortable situation no one should have to be in! Mamas, listen to your intuition! No one deserves to feel unsupported during this huge transition into motherhood.

My husband and I hired Mclean to help us through the birth of our first child last summer, August,…read more2015. After meeting her, we knew right away she was a great match for us. She was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, professional and very kind hearted. She was always timely to our prenatal meetings, checked in with me by email, sent me follow up info on a few issues I had and really helped eased some of our anxieties. When the big day finally arrived, she kept in close touch with us and arrived at the hospital when we were in labor. She was so helpful during labor - especially providing a calm and confidence presence in the room as well as providing me with so many relaxation techniques she offered. Both my husband and I were glad to have her there, as she helped take some of the pressure to do everything of of him - especially considering that labor went quite long. She stayed with us until our son was born and for several hours after. There was a time when I was alone in my room and she stayed with me, making sure I had everything I needed - including emotional support! She was very respectful of our needs and wishes and was so easy to talk to and share our vision for our birthing plan. What I was most impressed with and extremely thankful for was that she followed up with a visit to our home after we were discharged. She had any tips for breastfeeding (which was so important to me) and also tips for soothing our son that worked like a charm. I actually had a lot of trouble getting the breast feeding started and felt very alone - not knowing where I could get good help. Mclean was a lifesaver! She stayed in touch with me via text and referred me to an excellent lactation specialist who came to the house the very next day. I would never had known where to go without her. (I was not in my right mind at the time!!!!!!!!) I was so grateful to be able to breastfeed my baby successfully after a rough start. I couldn't have done it without her support, advice and care! Her passion and dedication to her work, and to me as an individual client was so evident throughout her time with us. I was extremely impressed from start to finish. I couldn't recommend her with enough enthusiasm! Thanks, Mclean!

Stop searching. You found the one. I am so incredibly grateful to Amanda at Mamahood for helping me…read morewith my lactation support because my initial lactation consultant made me feel and believe that my nursing journey was over it like six weeks. Now I'm going on eight months of nursing, my baby thanks to Amanda's help. Amanda helped me with a newborn and continue to help me with our baby. I'm not even sure how Mamahood doesn't have five stars. I went through lactation support groups and classes and had a different lactation consultant before finding Mamahood and struggled so hard. I wish I would've started with Mamahood to begin with. I see a lot of other reviews that are upset because their baby got diagnosed with tongue ties from Mamahood and their pediatrician or another doctor didn't catch the tongue tie, but I'm here to say that Mamahood caught my babies ties EVEN though OUR PEDIATRICIAN didn't think my baby had them. Well, after we saw a pediatric dentist and got my baby's ties cut - everything was so much better. My milk supply went up and my baby was able to eat better even out of a bottle. Getting my babies ties cut was a really hard decision in the moment but one of the best decisions we've done for her and I am so thankful for Mamahood for leading me in the right direction.

First of all, I want to mention how cute this shop is. It's bright and clean and the staff are…read morealways so nice. In addition to having an adorable selection of maternity clothes- seriously going in makes me want to get pregnant again just so I can shop there- they have a delightful alcove of toys my son adores. I've been taking my almost 2 year old son to Toddler and Momma yoga on Friday mornings for almost 6 months and we love it! I my past before baby life I went to yoga classes several times a week, but now that I have a little guy and limited childcare, I've had to content myself to my daily quick morning practice. Although it's not the same as an adult class, it's a great opportunity to introduce a little one to yoga, and as mine says, "see babies and mommies" (and sometimes daddies too). I always appreciate how Miss Casey, the instructor, sets a casual, fun mood for the class with fun songs and movement for the kids. My son likes it too, and lately has been peppering our days with his favorite snippets from class, and ever time we drive by The Mama'hood, he points and says his name, followed by mommy go yoga. Which, when you're not quite 2, is a 5 star review for sure.

I credit Karina with making my birth experience positive, empowering and exciting. My husband and I…read morewanted the experience to be private, just us and our doula. But we were wary of a doula that would overstep or feel intrusive. Karina was absolutely amazing! She was there when I needed her but she would also sit out of the way patiently waiting for those situations. She was never pushy, she would gently guide me with suggestions and we found what worked for me together. She knew just what to do, helping me sit on the ball, massaging my cramping back, offering encouragement at just the right time. My plan of going unmedicated didn't work out, and when I made the decision to get an epidural she asked if I was sure, then supported me through that. Even after getting the epidural she was invaluable. As unexpected events came up she supported me through them. She eased so many of my fears and pain with her calm presence. My labor was very long and difficult. She was right there with me from breaking my water to delivery. My labor was over 24 hours in the hospital. Karina was with us the entire time. She played an invaluable role. It was by far the hardest things I've ever done. I can't imagine having gone through it without Karina. She truly couldn't come more highly recommended, except maybe by my husband. He was on the fence about a doula at first but now he sings their praise and tells everyone they are a necessity. We both recommend Karina to all our friends and coworkers. We can never thank her enough for what she did for us that day!

Anna is an incredibly grounding and knowledgeable resource. She is available to answer questions…read moreany time and is super flexible with her schedule. She has such an approachable demeanor and is able to educate without it feeling overwhelming. She gave me so much confidence and is an amazing calming presence. I would recommend her to anyone to make their experience a lot easier.

I cannot recommend Anna enough for lymphatic massage and women's care. From the moment I stepped…read moreinto her space, I felt completely nurtured and cared for. She took an extended amount of time working on me, and the results were nothing short of miraculous. The very next morning, I woke up feeling completely refreshed--no soreness, no fatigue, full range of motion in my arms, and I literally hopped right out of bed. I felt like myself again--rejuvenated, energized, and so at ease in my body. I recently had my one-month post-op appointment, and I can confidently say that Anna's work made a huge difference in my recovery. Having to go back to work just two weeks post-op was brutal, but the care and attention she gave me was absolutely mesmerizing. If I could have given her $500 for the magic she worked, I would have in a heartbeat. Anna's hands are pure healing, and her dedication to her craft is unmatched. If you're looking for true, intentional care, you need to book with her. She is truly a gift.

HOW PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH ARE MEANT TO BE…read more I cannot overstate the power and beauty of growing one's family the way nature intended. Step into the sublime with this support. As a guide and team builder, Cheryl empowers with the lightest touch. TRULY LIFE ALTERING By choosing this direction your pregnancy will be the most lovely and potent time period of your life and your baby's birthday : THE. BEST. DAY. We had the pleasure of working with Cheryl for 3 babies! All amazing, exalted and unique experiences. Cheryl and her many impressive contacts have helped shaped a supremely happy and healthy existence for our unit. Prepare to be forever changed for the better.

Cheryl is wonderful! she is kind, thoughtful, and thorough!! My girls loved coming to the…read moreappointments. She always had toys and let them participate and watch.

Caitlin was a KEY part of my postpartum healing after my first child. The postpartum package that…read moreincludes the massages, belly wrap, and healing bath is INCREDIBLE. I cannot over-emphasize how worth it the cost is. I will never have a child without buying this package from Caitlin, and I suggest the same for you. It is an in-home treatment that new mamas need, especially from her. She truly is made for this work. Thank you, Caitlin!!!

I had an incredible series of womb and spiritual healing sessions with Caitlin. I had never…read moreexperienced abdominal massage before, so I didn't know what to expect, but Caitlin made me feel comfortable and at ease with the work. I'm grateful for her support on my healing journey to becoming a happier and healthier person. My work with Caitlin was amazing!

Merrie is incredible! Not only is she the best Birth Doula I have ever worked with, her passion,…read moreher love and dedication to the entire family through the birthing journey shines through. I will be flying to Denver shortly to meet with Merrie and to accompany her as my mentor. I'm so excited to learn from Merrie all of the things a Doula brings to the moms and families she works with. Thank you Merrie! I cannot wait to see you. xx, Tammy Schmoyer

Our birth experience with Merrie as our doula was incredible and I absolutely would not have been…read moreable to have the empowering birth I had without her support and guidance. She is an expert. She came over after I had gone into labor and helped us stay home as long as possible before transitioning to the hospital, where she further assisted me in laboring for several more hours without pain meds before it became obvious that things had become stalled and I needed an epidural. After that point she easily guided the transition to later stages and made suggestions to the care team that almost certainly helped me avoid a c-section. After going through this I can see how easy it would be to have a really scary and traumatic birth experience, but with Merrie by my side it was super empowering and positive. I am so grateful for her expert advice and calm, grounded presence.

Liz gave me an amazing massage! It's really hard to find a truly skilled, intuitive masseuse. Liz…read moreis it! She's incredible and I felt amazing afterwards. She is strong and uses her hands and arms to do the work. I'll definitely be going back!

Liz is the absolute best massage therapist. I saw her regularly throughout my pregnancy and her…read moreskillful work really helped manage the aches and pains of pregnancy. She takes time to listen to your concerns and addresses them throughout the massage. She is a skilled body worker who is in tune with her client's needs. She books up fast for a reason, I cannot recommend enough. In addition, we were able to use her as our doula for our second child after a less than ideal birth with our first. With Liz's help I was able to navigate a less than ideal situation of getting induced and had my son quickly and easily. She was so supportive and with her by our side it was a wonderful experience that redeemed the birth experience. Liz is a hidden gem and if you can get in with her she is the very best for pregnant and not pregnant moms.