I used Rebecca for both of my home births and am so grateful she was my midwife. I always felt very…read morerelaxed around her and it was reassuring knowing how experienced and knowledgeable she is. I liked that I didn't have to be packed and ready to go to the hospital because she would come to me (3 weeks early for my first!) in a timely manner. She is so loving a gentle and I felt like she really cared for me and my babies.

Rebecca has always been my ideal as a midwife and a doula. I could not have a home birth due to…read morehealth issues but she mothered me through my pregnancy and was a great support when I needed it. For anyone reading this, the review below mine is not an accurate picture of Rebecca Hughes. I would read the reviews that are "not currently recommended". They give an accurate description of who she is and what she does.

Sunshine and her team are incredible at what they do, truly gifted. My partner and I are practical…read morepeople, I just have an irrational fear of hospitals and so since the day I got pregnant, we knew we were going to try for a homebirth. I looked at a few different options and ended up choosing to work with Sunshine as she came really well spoken for and we both immediately liked her. Sunshine is intuitive and gifted but also very practical and straightforward and oh so experienced. She is open to all possible outcomes and was careful to let us know that there are certain situations where we would have to go to the hospital. Which I really appreciated. The night of Lou's birth was a dream, and still brings me to tears. Sunshine and Cristián were supportive in all the ways we needed. Never thought it could be this beautiful

This post brings a major smile to my face and warms my heart…read more From the first moment my wife and I met Sunshine, we knew we were in the right place. An immediate sense of calm, love and empathy filled the room and our decision was made. Sunshine - you are simply amazing. Thank you for guiding us through this transformative journey which has resulted in our miracle named Jazmyn. Special shoutout to Christiane who also provided gracious wisdom and love throughout this journey. We love you both and thank God for connecting us. We will be seeing you both again

As first-time parents my husband and I weren't sure what to expect from the birthing process. Enter…read moreSabine from TLC Doulas. From the moment she showed up at our house in Spring 2014 for a meet and greet, we were taken by her: Sabine is calm but strong; she's open to molding the birth experience to what we wanted it to be. She's extememly knowledgable about the physiological, physiological and spiritual aspects of birth. She knows her way around a hospital while likewise bringing alternative comfort measures into the birthing experience. Sabine came to our house for two prenatal visits and one postnatal follow up. She helped me birth at my home for 8 hours and then transitioned with me to the hospital for another nine hours. She took beautiful photos during the birth as well. With Sabine's support and guidance, I was able to bring my son into the world with more strength and dignity than I knew posible. Likewise, she provided my husband with the support and information he needed to be my primary birth coach. We couldn't be happier with TLC doulas and will be giving Sabine a call in years to come for future births. I recommend Sabine wholeheartedly to expectant moms (and dads.)

Our son just passed fifteen months old a few weeks ago, so this review has been a long time coming…read more It is still hard to process how important Sabine was to the birthgiving, and how grateful we are to her for bringing her kindness and experience to bear on what was an extremely long and difficult labor. We met with her a couple of times as she guided us through setting up a birth plan. And though we had to abandon three or more items that we wished we could have stuck to in our plan during the labor, she made sure that they were conscious, deliberated decisions and not impulsively acted upon. Her calming presence in the room affected not only my wife and me, but the nursing staff as well. She and I took turns to allow my wife to have continuous support throughout the labor and afterwards. She later presented us with several keepsakes to help memorialize the birth of our wonderful son. We also opted to have the placenta processed, and she had postpartum advice for us as well, though we did not ultimately choose to have continuing postpartum support.

Working with Natasha was a licensing experience. She shepherded me into motherhood and held my hand…read morethrough prenatal, labor, birth, and the first 3 months of our daughters life so beautifully. Natasha is kind and compassionate, and has a wealth of knowledge about everything both and baby related. Not to mention she was recommended by my doctors and had successfully helped to deliver over 1,300 babies in her 20 year + career. Everyone at Sutter knew Natasha and was relieved to learn that she was in out birthing team. She was the perfect liaison between the hospital staff, doctors, my husband and I. If you're looking for a doula - look no further (trust me). She's the best there is.

If you are looking for someone to support you during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period…read moreyou definitely need to meet with Natasha. She was helpful and informative to first time parents, not only about the birthing process but also what may come unexpectedly during birth. The truthfulness and honesty Natasha provided helped prepare my husband and I for the reality of the birthing process. Not only was she an advocate for me during my birth but she also helped me have a healthy and successful birth. After my baby was born, Natasha was available for us 24/7 and answered all our questions immediately. I could have never have had such a wonderful birth experience without Natasha. I will absolutely be working with her again in the future.

My family and I were so honored to work with Partera midwifery. Andrea took such good care of us…read morefrom start to present (they will always be apart of our lives). Each visit throughout our pregnancy was educational, in depth and caring. This was our first child and from the moment we met Andrea, we knew we were in good hands. Every prenatal visit we checked glucose levels, health check on me and then baby, we talked on what to expect during labor, planning for after labor, she gave me time to ask any questions I had. We even had deeper conversations like what it meant to me to do a home birth. And the importance of connecting with our ancestors. Andrea always encouraged me to listen to my intuition with my body if I ever felt like something wasn't right. One instance, she helped me identify I had a UTI when the Dr said it was just pregnancy pain. Labor was magical with everyone there. We didn't have a big space, but Andrea and Diana made it feel so roomy and worked with us. During labor, when I felt like I couldn't do it any more, Andrea reminded me of my strength. Diana grounded me when my mind was not there and was so patient with me. She did some light grocery shopping for us, cooked and cleaned. I could go on and on how much I loved our labor. The support didn't stop after labor! After baby was born. We didn't have to leave our space for a few weeks since she came to us to check up on baby AND US! She gave us articles and resources for things babies experience their first few months. We did a cupping session, I got tips on nursing, and the best of all was my cerrada at the closing of my 6weeks postpartum. The amazing community Andrea has built and the amount of lives shes helped, I am so honored to be one of the many happy persons to have worked with them.

I am forever thankful for Andrea and the love and care my family received before, during, and after…read morethe birth of my youngest. Andrea is an extremely qualified and experienced midwife. With her you will receive holistic care, your loved ones are part of the process, you are seen, heard, and safe! If you choose Partera Midwifery you will be happy!

Madrone was our doula for a hospital birth. Hiring Madrone was one of the best decisions I made and…read moreI can't imagine what the birth would have been like without them! Their experience and knowledge was so valuable throughout the whole process. They were really supportive of what I wanted and very caring. They helped my husband so he could support me in a great way. Because they were so experienced and supportive, during labor they knew how to guide me through, suggesting different pain management strategies, getting me through each contraction, helping me decide when to get an epidural, helping through tough moments, and knowing when and how to communicate with the medical team. They were able to get my son to latch for the first time once he was born. I didn't know how much I needed Madrone to help me through until labor ramped up. Having them there really helped me cope well. I really feel so lucky that we were able to have such an amazing person with us for such a big moment for our family.

Madrone was my monitrice with my second child and it was an amazing experience! I wanted a…read moremonitirice to be able to confidently stay home as long as possible (I was having a hospital birth). Though my labor ended up being very short (less than 2 hours from start to finish), I did end up using the monitrice aspect of services before labor. My doctor did not due membrane stripping or any other sort of methods to get labor started, only induction. I had negative experiences with pitocin with my first and didn't want to use it again so I had Madrone do the membrane sweep. My membrane sweep I got with my first was painful and with Madrone it was not at all. They were also incredibly helpful with getting my baby to go head down by coming to our house and going through "spinning baby" exercises/stretches. Madrone is warm, personable, and non-a judgmental. They are a great listener and I felt very supported. They have so much knowledge and experience. For me, monitrice was the perfect option; having incredible doula support while being able to utilize Madrone's midwifery qualifications as well. Highly recommend!!

We worked with Anne when our baby was four months old, and I honestly can't say enough good things…read moreabout our experience. Before sleep training, he was waking constantly after midnight and would only sleep if he was being held. My husband and I were completely exhausted and knew we needed help. The first night was a little tough (as expected), but to our amazement, he slept all the way through until 7 AM and continued to do so consistently throughout the two weeks we worked with her. Since then, he has been a great sleeper. Of course, there are occasional off nights if he's sick or not feeling well, but even then, he's usually able to put himself back to sleep quickly, which is such a huge change from before. Anne has also continued to support us beyond the initial training. Recently, she helped us navigate a sleep regression and the transition from three naps to two. She's incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive. She is also one of the kindest, sweetest people to work with. As a first-time parent, my anxiety was through the roof, and I had what felt like a million questions. She never once made me feel judged or silly for asking anything, no matter how small and always responded with patience, reassurance, and thoughtful guidance. If you're having any kind of trouble with your baby's sleep or even just considering sleep training but feeling unsure I truly recommend taking the leap. It completely changed how we navigate our days, our mood, and overall quality of life. Our baby is sleeping well, and so are we, and it's been a win all around. The process with Anne felt seamless and manageable, and we felt supported every step of the way. We are finally getting amazing sleep and waking up feeling refreshed, something we truly didn't think was possible before working with her. She has been an absolute lifesaver, and I cannot recommend her enough!

So full of knowledge. Truely cares about her clients. Practices what she preaches. Super nice…read more Great approach.

Dr Behar treated my son's surfing injury to his face. After having already left for the day, she…read morereturned to the office to see him and did an immaculate job stitching the laceration. We are grateful for her generosity and for her medical expertise. It was obvious she is an excellent surgeon who really cares for her patients. What more can you ask for! This all was done on the day after Christmas!

Dr. Behar is seriously the best. My young adult daughter needed a pretty major plastic surgery…read moreissue taken care of. Behar was so good with her but also kept me in the loop. Surgery went perfect. The office is sooo responsive and kind. They made everything so easy. We were super impressed and highly recommend her!