"Practically perfect in every way." Little else can be said to accurately sum up my experience…read morewith Katie O'Day and Rebecca Price-Wood of Sacred Transitions Midwifery, yet I still have so much to add! Endowed with compassion and supremely skilled, Katie and Rebecca seamlessly blend the art of classical midwifery with the science of modern obstetrics to create a model of care that is awesome to behold. Their personalities complement each other beautifully, and they each breathe a unique air into their shared practice. Prenatal appointments are comprehensive yet relaxed, and postpartum care is exceptional, like nothing else I have experienced (and this was my fourth pregnancy and third homebirth!) Katie and Rebecca will treat you with compassion; your time and journey will truly be held as sacred while you are in their care. You will be respected. You will be heard. You will be enlightened, empowered, educated. Dare I say, you will be loved. For my fourth pregnancy I sought out Katie at the recommendation of my former midwife who had retired. I was nervous about having to find a new midwife after having such amazing previous experiences, and assumed that the odds of finding the "perfect" midwife for a second time were slim. One meeting with Katie was enough to assuage those fears, as it was clear to both my husband and me that she was compassionate, competent, and skilled. We trusted her immediately and we always felt safe and confident under her care. Rebecca joined Katie's practice late in my pregnancy, at about 36 weeks. I am generally very quiet and take a while to open up to people, but Rebecca immediately drew me out of my shell and I was chatting with her like I had known her for years. In addition, she was clearly as knowledgeable and passionate about her craft as Katie, and I was so thrilled to now have two amazing midwives directing my care! When they twice detected concerns with baby's heart rate late in my pregnancy, they humbly suggested that I visit the hospital for fetal monitoring to be sure there were not more serious concerns - it was easy to trust their judgement; I was not pressured to agree, and I was still in control of my choices. (On one such occasion, Katie even went above and beyond by driving me to the hospital and staying with me during fetal monitoring when I had no one else to available to go with me.) When labor day came, Rebecca arrived at my door first, with a smile, and was an incredibly intuitive labor coach, while Katie assumed the role of doula and assisted with pain management. They were such a great team! They seemed to know exactly what I needed at any given moment and made sure that I was taken care of so that I could focus on labor. I was confident that they were in control of the details, while I simultaneously maintained my autonomy. When my baby experienced shoulder dystocia, they handled it with such poise and skill that I was barely aware that something was amiss until after my daughter was safely in my arms. Postpartum was stellar! In addition to an extended window of care and more visits than the contemporary status quo, Katie is certified in "Mother Roasting," which combines traditional postpartum healing practices from around the globe to aid in recovery and transition you gently into motherhood. It was truly an honor to experience postpartum in this way; I felt so incredibly valued and was encouraged to take my time to heal. It was my most stable and successful postpartum period of all four of my children, and I know it was a direct result of Katie's extra-special attention and care. To top it all off, they even offer continuing well-woman services! They take a kinder, gentler approach to the necessary routine feminine checks, and are sure to address the full scope of your health. It is almost a year to the day since I gave birth, and I still think upon my experience with Katie and Rebecca often, and always with fondness. I have recommended them to others and will continue to do so for as long as they willing to offer their indispensable services to our community. My only regret is that this was likely the last baby for our family, and I will not have occasion to work with them again.

Sacred transitions birth services also offers placenta encapsulation, mother roasting to promote…read morepost partum healing and they have several highly recommended doulas they work with regularly. I would definitely use them again if I was planning another birth! my home birth was amazing

When pregnant with our son, I decided to opt out of a planned hospital birth and instead to birth…read moreat Pacifica Family Maternity Center (in Berkeley, Calif.). This is where my wife and I met Kim. At the time, she was a student midwife, and was in the room during our son's birth and in charge of helping him once born. It was during the postpartum home visits and during the postpartum birth center visits that we really got to know one another. She was knowledgeable, supportive, understanding, and non-judgmental. For obvious reasons, it was really important to my wife and I to have care providers that were queer-friendly. Kim was nothing but amazing on this front. When my wife got pregnant with our daughter and opted for a hospital birth, we knew we wanted to work with a doula to help us navigate her pregnancy, the hospital, and postpartum care. Kim was the first person we called. Throughout my wife's pregnancy, she guided us to resources, helped us create a birth plan, and made sure we were well-informed about how a hospital birth would differ from a birth center birth. During labor at the hospital, she was the primary care provider (the nurses left us largely alone until it was time for my wife to start pushing), and then helped us navigate the various questions and decisions that come up during the birthing process, and our OB's assertions about what "should" occur. Having her help us navigate this latter part, in particular, was really important, and she did so professionally and unquestioningly with the best interests of both our daughter and my wife in mind. Her postpartum care, again, was of an incredibly high quality. We looked forward to her visits and used them as a time to ask questions about our newborn as well as a time to reflect on and process the birthing experience itself. She also helped us navigate our many feelings/struggles/joys of having a newborn and a toddler at home with both practical strategies and empathy. She made herself readily available via text message and phone for any questions that arose. We appreciated her sliding scale pricing for the opportunity it provides to more families to access midwifery services. Since the birth of our daughter (and before she moved to the East Coast), I had the good fortune to run into Kim at a local coffee shop on a couple of occasions. When we did see each other, she enthusiastically asked to see pictures of both kids and answered specific questions about the postpartum recovery process (she is incredibly knowledgeable about natural herbs and remedies as well as over-the-counter options). If it is not already evident, I cannot recommend Kim highly enough and will be eternally grateful for her care during the births of both of our children.

Kim was my midwife in 2020 and it was a great birth experience. Her prenatal and postpartum care as…read morealso top-notch.

My husband and I were both so happy we had Bethany as our doula. She was awesome prenatally - I had…read morea stubborn placenta previa and didn't know whether I would need a c-section or not until I was nearly 35 weeks along. She provided a lot of information, thoughts, and reassurance during those months of uncertainty and anxiety, but she was also fantastic during labor. You know when someone just somehow *knows* what to do? Where on your back to rub and what words you need to hear? That was her! Bethany is also the reason my daughter wasn't born in the car, or (accidentally) at home in my living room! She knew when I needed to go to the birth center, even though I was worried it was too early (it was NOT too early - baby was born an hour after arriving at the birth center). And, as others have mentioned, her photographs are a great bonus! I have some beautiful photos of me and my husband shortly before my daughter was born that I will always treasure. If I were going to have another baby, I'd hire Bethany again in a heartbeat.

Colleen has been an unbelievable help during our time welcoming our first baby! From helping us…read moreset up the nursery and giving us tips about our furniture and room arrangement to teaching us how to swaddle and wear our baby to giving our dog lots of supplementary cuddles to reassuring us that we're doing everything right, Colleen's support was welcome and incredibly useful. Being able to nap and come out to a happy baby and a clean kitchen is priceless! We really appreciated Colleen's expertise and sense of humor, and kindness in never making us feel silly despite having no idea what we were doing. It was terrific to have someone so trustworthy and capable during what could have been a very overwhelming time. We will always be grateful to Colleen for her role in helping us find our footing in these first precious months!

We used Hilary as both our birth doula and for post-partum support. Hilary was incredibly easy to…read morework with and made pregnancy, birth and recovery in a pandemic so much easier for us. From the very first email, I felt comfortable with Hilary. She was responsive and informative without any judgment about our birth plan or choices. Hilary provided me with much needed education and confidence and allowed me to advocate for myself throughout my pregnancy. Hilary helped me feel comfortable with the induction process and was in constant communication until she arrived at the hospital. Hilary helped us create the best possible environment for labor and delivery and worked seamlessly with the L&D nurse and my partner to support me. Just as Hilary was incredibly valuable leading up to birth and throughout the labor and delivery process, she was just as critical to helping me have a healthy post-partum recovery. Hilary knew exactly how to support us as we navigated the hazy newborn days. She provided emotional support and helped with all of the mundane tasks like getting the dishes done and sorting baby clothes. Hilary is a wealth of knowledge about newborn care and early breastfeeding challenges. Most importantly, Hilary has incredible intuition into what would be helpful for brand new parents and she made our transition to parenthood as smooth as possible. I cannot imagine navigating this journey without Hilary and I am so grateful to the support she provided.

Hilary and her team were all top notch, and I would recommend them most highly to any newborn…read moreparent. We worked with Molly S for postpartum doula help. Molly was an invaluable support both emotionally and with practical help during a difficult time. It was like having a wiser, older sister help out and counsel a few times a week. She is kind, knowledgeable, and brings a lot of mom wisdom from parenting her own three kids. The back office structure and onboarding and contracting process were all fast and efficient. Highly recommend.

Ellie is truly wonderful! My husband and I took her hypnobirthing class, and it helped us both feel…read moreconfident, informed, and prepared for birth. She combines helpful techniques with thoughtful education and creates a supportive environment where you can ask anything and know you'll receive honest, reassuring guidance. I also took her breastfeeding class, which was incredibly helpful. Ellie is compassionate, responsive, and has such a natural approach that makes you feel calm and confident. I truly appreciate how much she cares about both parents and babies. She has a wonderful way of guiding you while helping you trust your instincts as a mother. Highly recommend!

Wow, where do I even begin?! I could write pages about how wonderful Ellie is and the impact she…read morehad on my birth preparation, labor, delivery, and beyond! Ellie is an incredible doula and human being. Thanks to her, I had the positive birth experience I envisioned and went into labor feeling informed, empowered, and supported.Her hypnobirthing class was invaluable! Beyond learning breathing techniques, affirmations, and mindset tools, Ellie helped me believe birth can be a beautiful, positive, and empowering experience. That belief stayed with me throughout labor. My labor was fast and intense. I vividly remember my husband calling Ellie, and the moment she walked through the door, everything shifted. Hearing her voice and feeling her calming presence and hands-on support changed the energy in the room. I felt grounded, empowered, and ready. My husband and team were amazing, but Ellie brought a different level of expertise and intuition. She knew how to change my positions, guide me through contractions, and apply counterpressure. She seemed to know what I needed before I even did! There were so many moments when I felt I couldn't keep going. She had an incredible ability to reframe my thoughts, remind me of my progress, and help me find strength when I felt I had none left. After 3 hours of pushing, her coaching and unwavering belief in me helped me bring my sweet baby into this world. Ellie always reminds me that I did all the work, but I couldn't have imagined doing it without her. I will forever cherish my birth experience, and she was instrumental in making it so positive and empowering. I knew from our first conversation that Ellie was special, and I'm so grateful I trusted that instinct. Ellie, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your compassion, knowledge, and gift of making women feel strong and supported. I'm forever grateful you were part of one of the most meaningful moments of my life!

My partner and I hired Kelly to encapsulate our placenta. She was very professional and we were…read morereally pleased with her service.

From the owner: Certified Birth Doula, Certified Placenta Encapsulator, Certified Lactation Counselor, Home…read morePostpartum Care, & Belly Binding.

I am receiving my prenatal care with Jessica Mills, APRN, CNM, and planning my home birth through…read morecall the midwife. Really love the hospitality and knowledge they carry. It is relieving to know they work with insurances. I'm excited to plan my water birth in the comfort of our home, with my husband and 4 year old and looking forward to see the outcome with baby number two. Obviously, we can't predict if there will be emergencies or not, but having the support of the midwives keeps the anxiety levels down! Jessica is very easy to connect and bond with and always has an educated response to my questions. Wish I found her four years ago!

I had an amazing homebirth experience with Jessica and her team. I wish I had used her for my first…read morebirth. If you are considering a homebirth, I would highly recommend Jessica as apart of your story. She is compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable and professional. She is extremely clean and COVID-19 safe.

I would give this place zero stars if I could…read more I made an appointment for my four year old son as a brand new patient. On the day of his appointment, I unexpectedly developed a vestibular migraine and was extremely dizzy. I could not safely drive my child there. I contacted the office, explained that I was sick, and asked to reschedule. I did not blow off the appointment or simply not show up. I was then told I would have to pay a $99 cancellation fee. Apparently their normal cancellation fee is $125, which they reduced to $99 for some reason. At NO POINT when I scheduled this appointment was I verbally made aware of this cancellation policy. We had never even stepped foot in this office. My son had never been treated there, and I had never signed any paperwork agreeing to this fee. Many businesses will even give you a break the first time and make it clear that if it happens again you'll be charged. Not this place. Instead, I received an actual bill in the mail addressed to my FOUR YEAR OLD SON for $99 for a "Missed Appointment." Absolutely ridiculous. I called the office and spoke with Mindy. I explained that nobody had informed me of this fee when I scheduled. She said the policy was supposedly emailed to me along with paperwork I was supposed to sign. I told her I never received that email or paperwork. In a very condescending tone, she told me she could find the confirmation showing that it had been sent. She continued telling me that because I cancelled that day due to being sick, they weren't able to fill the appointment and someone else would have "happily" taken my son's spot. She also told me they "understand things happen," but essentially I could pay the bill or not pay it. After being spoken to so condescendingly, I told Mindy that sending a brand new patient a cancellation fee when they haven't even stepped through the door is a great way to lose brand new patients. I told her I would be writing a review about my experience, and she hung up on me. Extremely rude. I've actually heard good things about the doctors here, which is why I considered bringing my son in. Unfortunately, the way this office is run and the way I was spoken to completely changed my mind about all of them. We weren't even patients yet, and they're already sending my four year old son bills in the mail. This place is insane. I would never step foot in this office after this experience, and I certainly wouldn't recommend it to other parents. These chiropractors are a dime a dozen, and I happily found someone else who is wonderful. I encourage parents not to put up with this nonsense.

Dr. Brittany is an amazing pediatric chiropractor. I am sure she is excellent with adults too, but…read moremy experience is in bringing my preschooler to her. Her clinical knowledge is top notch. She is thorough in explaining exactly what she sees, what the treatment plan is, etc. She does a great job of explaining anatomy and treatment options. She is exceedingly patient with children. My kids LOVE her. Her clinic is warm and inviting. Everything is beautiful, clean, and thoughtful from the soft toilet paper in the bathroom to the plethora of wooden toys. Likewise the staff is kind and personable.

Shelly was amazing! My wife was having a very difficult time with our newborn so I was able to find…read moreShelly's contact info on here and texted her. She texted me back within just a few minutes and we where able to arrange a visit for the very next day. My wife said she was the absolute best! She essentially fixed ALL of the problems my wife was having. We wish we could give Shelly ten stars. She was a life saver!

From the owner: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, providing quality and personalized…read morelactation support in the comfort of your own home. I serve Eastern and Central MA, as well as Northern RI.

Honestly, Martha was an amazing and essential resource. She helped us navigate a challenging birth,…read morewhile also providing a level of calm support and positivity. I'm so glad she was there for us!

From the owner: Calm and compassionate doula care for families located in Western MA during pregnancy and the first…read moreyear of parenting. Call now to book an appointment 413-588-7483