Highly recommend Natalie as a Night Doula.She helped sleep train my first born after he was about 5…read moreor 6 months and was able to help him sleep through the night in about 2 to 3 weeks. Last year in November I had my second son and wanted to work with Natalie again to ensure we all got some rest this time from the get go. Natalie was very caring and attentive to myself and both my sons and was so helpful for the newborn nights for my second son. She would wake me every 2 hours so that I could breastfeed my newborn and after a couple a weeks she helped him take a bottle for the middle of the night feeding so I could actually get some rest. She noticed that he wasn't really hungry in the middle of the night after a while and helped to build good sleep habits so that my newborn could sleep through the night on his own. We initially only had Natalie work with us for 2 months but we extended it another month as she wanted to ensure that she left us in a good place with our newborn and with his sleep habits. By the end of the 3 months, my baby was sleeping through the night and Natalie left us with the tools needed to continue these sleep habits once we were on our own. She continues to check in on us and is always available if we have any questions if sleep regressions or other things pop up and we need advice so that is super helpful! Thank you Natalie!

Natalie came into our life when we were so over-tired - twins at about 6 months and they had just…read morebeen put on medications that led to a lot of side effects. She showed us how to ensure the twins slept in the same room (we used to separate them fearing one would wake the other up), she was so cool and calm that we gained confidence from her and followed her suggestions, which worked. She knows what she's doing. She also told us how to start weaning the night feedings over time. She has an excellent network, so even if she can't do a specific day, she can find someone to fill your need. She helped us find another night nanny (who was a godsend), helped us get our twins to sleep all night, and weaned them off of night feedings using Natalie's suggestions. Natalie was always available to answer questions over text! Also, she later helped us find an amazing nanny to watch our twins - she matched us location-wise! :) Natalie is someone you want to be in touch with even if you only had her help you for a little bit during your postpartum journey!

I am sure I *could* have gotten along without Caroline, but thank goodness I didn't have to…read more Caroline is amazing. She's one of the best teachers I've ever met--gently guiding and encouraging you to find your own best answers with unparalleled patience and good cheer. I didn't think I'd need a lactation consultant but hired her as a postpartum doula--I knew a lot of new moms who had trouble with breastfeeding, though, and I am so so glad that I was lucky enough to have Caroline around from the very beginning. With her help I got breastfeeding going smoothly and experienced very little trouble. You'd think breastfeeding is the most 'natural' thing in the world, and it is! But having a friend there to help you over the bumps in the beginning is invaluable. I also joined the new mamas group and loved every minute of it. Whatever reason you have for seeking Caroline's services, you will not regret coming to her. Do it now! You'll only regret any delay once you've worked with her.

Caroline is amazing. There aren't enough words to express or quantify how she has helped us. We met…read morewith her before our baby was born to get advice on breastfeeding after delivery and talk about our questions and concerns. She then came to our house several times after our baby was born. We had a very difficult birth, with several serious complications for both my baby and me, resulting in a week in the NICU for my baby and an extra week in the hospital, including readmission, for myself. We received some lactation support in the hospital, but it paled in comparison to the care and support we received with Caroline. Her advice not only covered breastfeeding, but also in recovering from the physical and emotional trauma of our birth. She also helped me navigate my seemingly low supply and was the only provider to listen to us when we were concerned about our baby's low-ish weight gain. After charting his weight, confirming my output, and checking our baby, she identified that the issue wasn't about supply; our baby had tongue-tie. Even our pediatrician didn't check for this and didn't seem to bat an eye when our baby's weigh was almost the same between two visits that were several weeks apart. After meeting with a specialist and resolving the tongue-tie, our little guy was able to nurse much more efficiently and his weight got back on track.

I had the privilege of having Anna as my birth doula in March 2025. A first time mom and utterly…read moreterrified of birth, I can tell you that working with Anna was the single most significant decision my husband and I made in preparing for birth. We worked through best case and worst/case scenarios, discussed medical and non-medical preferences, and practiced with my husband ways to physically support me during labor. When the big day arrived we felt ready, armed with so much information in addition to having Anna there to ensure everything went as smoothly as possible. Anna arrived at around 3 or 4 AM to help me labor at home, providing counter-pressure compressions for EVERY contraction which allowed my husband to focus on helping me mentally and emotionally. Anna also ensured that I was hydrating and getting fuel throughout my entire labor. She accompanied us to the hospital and continued to provide counter pressure for the duration of my labor until I received an epidural at 9.5 cm. I cannot recommend Anna enough. She is kind, compassionate, empathetic, and truly cares about you. Having Anna made us feel so supported at the hospital and we knew we had an expert on our side to advocate/guide us during every unexpected turn in the journey through birth. THANK YOU ANNA!

Anna has the magic doula touch! When I was having a blood transfusion due to hemorrhaging after…read morebirth, she massaged my feet for an hour and would have continued had I not stopped her. My mother even commented, "Such a dedicated and caring person she is!" During my pregnancy, Anna walked us through the journey ahead from birthing plan options to what to expect at the hospital. She also taught us various positions that will help accelerate labor. There were times during my pregnancy when I felt lonely. Anna was there to lift me time and time again. She was my emotional support partner and now a permanent member of our extended community. Every mother deserves to have a doula like Anna by her side!

It's rare when a person comes into your life and brings as much relief, support, and kindness as…read moreLaura brought into ours. Sure - the care she provided for our daughter was beyond excellent and I never felt, and may never again feel, the complete lack of anxiety knowing that our baby girl is in the best possible hands. But that's only a fraction of the help Laura gave us. She was our teacher. As new parents, my wife and I often felt lost and clueless - What size nipples to buy? How to bounce the baby for comfort? How to wash the bottles? There are so many things we didn't know, and didn't know we didn't know. Laura taught us the million things, big and small, one needs to know to properly care for an infant. She was always happy to answer all our questions, even after hours. At the end of Laura's service we felt more than confident - we felt like we got this - in huge part thanks to her. Laura was our therapist. When things didn't go according to plan, Laura knew exactly what to say in the midst of our despair. The baby did not want to be breastfed, which was difficult on my wife. Laura's kind words of affirmation were much better than anything I could've come up with, and likely better than most certified therapists'. Both - her empathy, as well as practical advice, were extremely valuable and extremely needed. Laura was our mother's helper. We would wake up to done dishes. Or done laundry. Our pups would get extra heaps of love and attention. We didn't ask for any of it, but Laura still always went the extra mile. And it was so so so helpful. In conclusion I'll say this - if and when we have our next kid, if Laura is for some reason not available, both my wife and I will be devastated.

Laura came recommended from natural resources. After interviewing several doulas and talking with…read moreLaura's references, we felt secure starting off our parenting journey with Laura. My husband and I had no experience with babies. We were very anxious about caring for our newborn daughter. Initially we thought we would hire Laura four nights a week for six weeks. As soon as we had our baby, we quickly realized we wanted to invest in six nights a week and ended up working with Laura for 14 weeks. Laura was our lifesaver. She made our daughter's first months of life and our first months as parents smooth and manageable. We could enjoy caring for our daughter because we were well rested at night. And we also had the piece of mind that our daughter was getting the best care at night with Laura. Laura was there for us for all of our parenting questions- we didn't know how to do anything baby. She was available by phone and text and always came early and stayed late. She also did our laundry, dishes, froze my breast milk when needed and set up my breast pump nightly. Those smaller tasks really added up and were a huge comfort to me. She gave us helpful recommendations and education for everything post-partum- baby gas remedies, growth spurts, swaddling and sleep transitions out of swaddle, lactation support, baby activities, and so much more! Laura was always alert and helpful when she was at our home. She became a seamless member of our household. Our dogs loved greeting her every night and morning. Our daughter is 4.5 months old now, and sleeps very well through the night. She's comfortable in her bed and in her room spending time by herself. We attribute this to Laura's care.

Shannon is everything we could have imagined for a doula--she is welcoming, warm, thoughtful, and…read morehas a lovely sense of humor! You get the whole package (and then some!) with her. As part of her doula services, she comes to your home for 3 prenatal visits, where you get the opportunity to try out practical exercises (from pregnancy massage techniques to pain alleviating exercises, talk through how your pregnancy is going individualizing our care and even review a manual binder that she provides for you. And of course, the main event, true labor and giving birth! Shannon has a way of just blending into your family during such an intense moment and your family's needs, stepping up and stepping down seamlessly, but always right there when we needed her. During labor/birth at the hospital, Shannon's belief and faith in me to surrender and brave through a natural birth never wavered. She really did it *all*--preparing bone broth for me to sip on in the midst of a contraction, acting as head cheerleader, setting the oxytocin mood in our delivery room with string lights, aromatherapy, and music. Oh, and not to mention, the hip squeezes and back rubs she provides in the most intense moments of labor. My husband and I had never been so impressed with a service before! Oh, I'm not done...she even did labor/birth photos for us, and a newborn session in our home two weeks postpartum. *cries happy tears* Thanks to Shannon, I experienced the most FUN and empowering birth. 12/10 recommend investing in her services!

For anyone seeking a birth doula, I wholeheartedly recommend Shannon. In our search, she stood out…read moreduring our initial meeting by not only trying to understand what we cared about but being able to reflect that understanding back at us with even more clarity. It was clear to us that Shannon's approach is personalized, recognizing that not every path to parenthood is the same. Having attended over 400 births, Shannon also brought a wealth of experience with her that shone through in her calming presence, well-balanced guidance, and the articulate birth plan she helped us craft. Her ability to address our worries without ever being dismissive, provide valuable advice at the right moment, and offer a diverse array of resources made our journey as first-time parents all the more enjoyable and helped us be prepared.

As a first time mom, I had no idea what to expect when I brought my little one home from the…read morehospital. Somehow in my deliriously exhausted state I had the good sense to reach out to Rachel. She came into our home just a few hours each week, but her presence made such a big difference! Thanks to Rachel, being a mom began to feel more manageable--I was able to nap, my baby was expertly soothed, and the laundry was folded. I became a more confident mother with her knowledge and support. Thanks, Rachel!

I am enormously thankful to Rachel for her kind, gentle way of supporting me and my family during…read morethe postpartum months after the birth of my second baby. She was there with us baby's first night and tended to him and me most nights for the next three months. She made gallons upon gallons of postpartum herbal sitz bath brews, prepared some meals for us, folded laundry, cleaned our kitchen. She cared for baby between feedings while I slept, changing his diapers, soothing him, holding him upright to calm his reflux. She supported me through navigating baby's tongue tie treatment, baby's reflux, my oversupply, baby's horrible (but thankfully short-lived) diaper rash. She allowed me to feel pretty good for much of the first three months postpartum, despite the fact that I had an active five year old and was breastfeeding baby around the clock. She was easy to be around, great to work with, very unobtrusive, and super sweet with the baby. It was lovely to have her with us and I miss her! I highly, highly recommend her.

We absolutely loved having Amy's help during my postpartum period. She was so reliable, helpful,…read moreknowledgeable, and a pro. We trusted her wholeheartedly to care for our little newborn. She also was a calming presence that put us at ease from night 1. We appreciated everything she taught us and for the extra sleep she allowed us to get that first month!

We are so lucky to have found Amy to help us with newborn care. From the moment she walked into…read moreour home, she brought with her a calm, grounding presence that made us feel instantly at ease and felt she was trustworthy. Her deep knowledge, gentle guidance, and intuitive understanding of both baby and parent needs were truly invaluable. She was also a wonderful listener, never imposing but always offering thoughtful suggestions and advice that helped us build confidence as new parents. Her ability to soothe and care for our baby was nothing short of magical...our baby loved Amy! Whether it was helping us navigate feeding routines, gassy issues, sleep, or simply reassuring us when we needed it most, she was consistently supportive, respectful, and nurturing. Thanks to her expertise, I was able to find a baby carrier that my baby loved & test out all the different pacifiers she brought with her. We still have her baby-shusher that we use today. Thanks to her, we felt empowered, rested, and much more prepared to care for our little one. We truly can't imagine those early weeks without her, and we recommend her wholeheartedly to any new family seeking compassionate and skilled postpartum care.

Sara is truly a baby whisperer. After our move to San Francisco from London, she helped our son…read moreadjust his jet lag and then guided us through a gentle sleep training approach that really clicked for him. Very quickly, our little guy was sleeping through the night and taking long, restorative naps. Before working with Sara, we were really struggling. He was waking regularly throughout the night, and we were doing everything to get him back down. It was taking a real toll on our whole family. What made Sara stand out immediately was how aligned she was with our values. We are very conscious of attachment, and any version of cry-it-out or Ferber felt far too harsh for us. Sara's approach was gentle, thoughtful, and deeply respectful of both baby and parents. She gave us a framework that felt humane, intuitive, and sustainable. She is incredibly patient, generous with her knowledge, and so perceptive. One of the most amazing things she taught us was how to really tune into the different kinds of cries and better understand what our son was actually communicating. That alone was invaluable. We are so grateful for Sara and all of her guidance during this chapter. She brought so much calm, clarity, and confidence into our home at a time when we really needed it. When we have a second baby, she will absolutely be our first call.

I logged into my Yelp account for the first time JUST to review Sara, because I can't imagine doing…read morethis first-time mom thing without her. She just knows absolutely everything about babies, and knowing that I could call on her gave me so much confidence and comfort. Some of the best things about Sara: - Most importantly, Sara gets results! Our baby was a pretty good sleeper from the get go, but as soon as the doctor gave us the go-ahead to stop waking him to feed every three hours, Sara had him sleeping six hours a night. By two months after his due date, he was sleeping 10 hours, and at six months, he's sleeping 12 hours a night with no noticeable regression. - Hiring Sara doesn't just give you relief for one night. She gives you a game plan to develop good sleep habits that you can implement on the nights she's not there, so that your baby becomes a good sleeper every night. We had done all the reading and online courses (Taking Cara Babies, etc.), but it's just different doing it in real life, and Sara can show you how to apply that generic wisdom to your specific baby. For example: She figured out--without us having to experiment for months--that the best thing for our baby was firmly tapping his hip so his whole torso jostled slightly. It relaxed him and got him right back to sleep. We theoretically knew that movement/rocking helped babies, but would never have thought to apply that to our baby by patting his hip! - She has literally seen it all and can help with any kind of baby. Our baby was a preemie who spent weeks in the NICU and had to take a cross-country flight very early and then adjust to a new home. Sara put us instantly at ease with caring for him overnight, despite his special needs, and had very concrete ideas about how to adapt the conventional sleep wisdom to his specific circumstance. - You will face no judgment from Sara. She's seen it all and knows way more than you, but she is super deferential to your decisions on parenting and will share hilarious stories about her own child-rearing experience to make you feel comfortable. - She's attentive to all facets of your baby's well-being, not just his sleep. On the very first night she came to us, she noticed that the way we were mixing baby's formula (shaking instead of swirling) was likely to worsen his reflux. Literally overnight, our baby went from shrieking in agony and arching his back after every feed to having bad reflux symptoms maybe once or twice a week. For that alone, I would have paid Sara any sum of money. - Having Sara in our Rolodex has made us much more adventurous and confident parents. We took a trip to Hawaii and are planning a trip to Japan; I doubt we would have done either without Sara's assurance that she'd get our baby back on track and over jetlag in a night or two. - She gets results fast. After five months of ignoring Sara's nap/daytime recommendations and winding up with a baby that required hours of movement/snuggling/very specific sounds to fall asleep during the day, we finally caved and asked Sara for a daytime consult. In literally a single two-hour stretch, she got our baby falling asleep easily in his crib for naps and has freed up hours of our day. - She's not at all doctrinaire about baby sleep philosophies. She's not a hippie dippie doula who makes you feel guilty if your child fusses or cries. But she also doesn't use crying it out or Ferber or any of harsher sleep training schools. She meets the parents where they are comfortable and is happy to use whatever method they think is best. But we deferred to her recommendation (for naps; she got us full nights of sleep with zero crying)--which involve some crying, but never more than a minute or two, and never without you cuddling and comforting when it felt right--and it worked really well for our baby. I could go on and on, but send me a message if you want more details. I know she's expensive, but it's one of the best investments we've made. It was worth every dollar to get enough sleep; it made us happier people and better parents.