I took The Bradley Method classes with Susan Jesse and I loved it. Susan is so charismatic,…read moreanimated and hilarious that the classes were never boring. I learned a lot even though this was my 4th child. I was able to implement The Bradley Method and had a natural home/water birth. I would recommend every woman take her classes. Also, Susan also gives the best hugs EVER!! She's so awesome

I had the privlege of taking Susan's Bradley Method classes as well as having her be my doula for…read moremy hospital birth. The entire birthing experience and process was enriched by having the support and presence of this amazing woman. Duirng my ~26 hour labor, she never left my side and went above and beyond my expectations of what I thought a doula would be. I feel truly blessed to have met Susan and would highly reccomend her to anyone considering the Bradley method or in need of a doula. You will not be disappointed.

Taryn is such an incredible, loving support for parents and children alike. My two year old adores…read moreher music class, which engages her like nothing else. You can tell that kids are just drawn to Taryn- she has such a warm and welcoming presence. I also took a toddler parenting class with her and it was so powerful for me and my family. We got greater insight into the toddler brain and that understanding gave us more compassion for what our little girl's experience is like. I can say that I walked away a better mother- more confident and more connected than ever before. I am so grateful to have found Taryn and have her to turn to when times are challenging. It truly feels like she is part of my family.

Taryn is the best teacher for kids. My grandson took her classes during the pandemic and fell in…read morelove with her. His music skills blossomed. She has a fast- paced program of catchy new songs as well as toddler standards. I attended class with my grandson one day and had a ball. I highly recommend Taryn's classes. Singing along with Taryn makes the kids feel special and makes the day brighter for the child and the parent!

We are incredibly grateful for the care and support we received from Shari Stamps. From our very…read morefirst appointment, she truly listened to our concerns and made us feel heard, supported, and understood throughout our baby's tongue-tie journey. What stood out most was her whole-body approach and the way she helped us see our baby as an individual with his own rights, preferences, likes, and dislikes. She gently reminded us that even at such a young age, our baby communicates with us, and that respecting his cues is an important part of supporting his growth and development. Shari provided thoughtful guidance, education, and practical tools that empowered us as parents. She helped me understand how I could actively support my child's tongue tie journey and gave me confidence in my ability to recognize and respond to his needs. We highly recommend Shari to any family looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and holistic approach. She has made a meaningful difference in our family's journey, and we are so thankful for her support.

Shari has been a life saver! I wish I was educated on tongue ties and lip ties sooner. I came…read moreacross Shari because my 2 month old had a side preference on nursing and would get super frustrated and stop nursing. She was also very gassy and clearly uncomfortable. Shari worked with me and my baby and checked her for a tongue and lip tie which she ended up having both! Before I could get an appointment to get it revised she taught me so much about body work and how it all affects baby's feeding. With the stretches and techniques of full body massaging baby, working with her mouth, neck, head, nursing got better. I was able to nurse her on both sides and we worked on latching. After her lip and tongue revisions, I continued doing everything Shari taught me and I haven't had problems since. This baby is my third and last so I thought I knew it all. It has been such an emotional experience and Shari saved our nursing bond. She is very nurturing, kind, and informative. She has a lot of knowledge and experience. The only thing I wish was done differently was the fact that I didnt go to her sooner!

Did a prenatal massage with Gracie and she's wonderful! The room is nice, she had all the comfort…read morepillows and really listened to where I noted any aches or pains to address. She also included some breathing techniques which was nice. Afterwords she also offered drinks and snacks from the studio lounge which being pregnant is always appreciated. Loved my massage here.

I reached out to Brilliant Births to find a birth doula. They offer a matching service and…read moreconnected me to 3 doulas who work independently (not employees of BB). We were really fortunate to find our birth doula (who we love!), but the other 2 candidates were not very impressive. The first doula missed our appointment with no follow-up communication. We were initially confused and thought she was the coordinator for BB, because she only communicated by text. The actual meeting was just by telephone so there was no face-to-face interaction, which felt strange. We could've easily FaceTimed or Zoomed. So communication and reliability were not great. The second doula abruptly canceled our half-hour appointment when we were 10 minutes late for a 30-minute appointment due to my husband wrapping up a Zoom meeting. During our appointment time, she was responding to my emails (in which I apologized for being late), but insisted she could no longer meet with us. I thought this was a really bad sign about what she would be like to work with - labor and delivery is rarely precisely timed and some flexibility is needed. In addition, her email said that she lives in Portola Valley, but we live Berkeley (also where Brilliant Births is located). This also struck me as strange, because it would take 1.5 hours for her to arrive to meet us at the hospital, which is not ideal.

Sara is the absolute best! Her calming presence helped us as new parents tremendously. We gained so…read moremuch confidence as she helped us navigate the first month with our baby girl. We also got precious sleep while she was with us which enabled us to take on the next day refreshed. The main reason why I was able to get good sleep as a new mom was because I trusted Sara with my baby. She is also hands down the reason why my breastfeeding journey has been so successful. She always answered our questions with grace and patience. We learned so much from her and she made us feel very comfortable. Having a postpartum doula was a great choice for us, but hiring Sara was what made the experience magical!

Sara was a breath of fresh air. I'm a first time mom and needed some extra help making sure our…read morelittle one was on the right track. We had Sara come for the night to get extra sleep. We got extra sleep as well as a ton of extra tips. Sara came to our house and we talked about our little ones formula we had been giving him. She could tell he needed to be on a more specialized formula and that if I wanted to could try to relactate. We did both! Our little one is doing so much better. Sara was so sweet and kind. She also didn't mind our pup running around the house. She gave us so many tips. Even ones that were better then what our pediatrician had recommended. I highly recommend hiring Sara, you'll get more then just a good night sleep but tons of info. She's super knowledgeable.

Ok I can't gatekeep here as much as I want to. Kara set the bar way too high, not just with her…read moreexpertise in being a doula, but also in being a good person I could actually vibe with and trust. My wife and I found her through an INTENSE doula search that went on for MONTHS! let me tell you, BEST DECISION EVER! You get what you pay for ( even though I believe hey prices are very fair). My L&D was 34 hours long! She helped me with pain management and coached my wife on how to help me with different pressure points and positions. She also helped us advocate for ourselves when I felt like the hospital wasn't listening to my requests. We got the First 40 days package and she was ON IT! Did not let me lift a finger, Helped me with EVERYTHING.... YES EVERYTHING. Even soothed my muscles with postnatal massage. She cooks amazing chicken, makes the best cookies and does our babies laundry. Our daughter kiki LOVES her! We only trust my mom & Kara to care for our baby girl. She always checks on us if we haven't seen her in a bit (7months post delivery here). I am definitely hiring her again for baby#2 because this was Best investment ever. As a new momma, I highly recommend Kara as a Doula!

My postpartum experience would not have been the same without Kara's support. My husband and I met…read moreKara, virtually, before our son was born along with another doula who we had planned our birth experience with. We met Kara, in person, just a few days after our son arrived. She was such a great help offering this new Mom lots of advice when asked, giving us the opportunity to rest, and keeping us fed (she is a fantastic cook). We felt comfortable leaving her with our son knowing he was in capable hands. We hired Kara to be with us a few days a week for the first 5 months and now that our son is in daycare we miss her so much! I would hire Kara again (not just for postpartum but for birth as well) and would recommend her to anyone bringing a new baby home.

I absolutely love Blossom Birth & Family! Carolina is amazing, and you can truly feel how much…read moreheart she puts into creating a welcoming, supportive space for growing families. Blossom offers such a wide range of classes, resources, and support for pregnancy, postpartum, babies, and beyond, and I especially appreciate how inclusive and community-focused they are. They also do an incredible job partnering with other wonderful local organizations and providers, including FIT4MOM SVC, New Mom School, The Healthy Pelvis, and so many others. It really feels like they believe in building a village around families rather than trying to do it all alone. We are so lucky to have Blossom Birth & Family in our community. I can't recommend Carolina and the entire Blossom team enough!

Carolina is the BEST EVER!! Extremely grateful to her for giving me support during postpartum. We (…read moreme and my baby ) go to her mommy and baby yoga and we love it. Even though my baby is crawling now, Carolina encourages us to attend her sessions. She is extremely attentive to both mine and my baby's needs. My little one loves her and feels extremely calm in her sessions. Her wisdom and advice has helped me recover from postpartum issues. She's prompt to respond to questions and has high quality resources to offer. Highly recommend. Grateful to her for everything she has been doing for us.

Kim is not only the most dedicated doula she is a most genuine and amazing woman. Her kind approach…read moreand really great extensive Knowles key for anyone being involved not just carrying and having a baby. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and really cares. Specially, if you are a young first time mom I will definitely say get a doula for you. Now as far as her experience and energy she's the one that will help you get where you need to be by knowing that she meets you where you are. Please give her a try and just meeting her will give you so much peace and love for your little one and family. We love her and my little one is already 2 years. Would highly recommend her and she will forever be our doula for any other children not just mine but around my family.

Just finished my 6 week Bliss Infusion Prenatal Yoga with Kim and it was amazing! I loved being…read moreable to take time out of my busy day to focus on breathing, relaxation, movement and connection. Kim is the best and you will fall in love with her the moment you meet her! I highly recommend taking her class!