I would highly recommend Liz. She instantly put me at ease with her kind nature and significant…read moreknowledge and experience around breastfeeding. She is nonjudgmental and cheers you on no matter what. When she provides recommendations, they are always well thought out. She also follows up. I really appreciate that she has gone out of her way to have her care covered by insurance as well.

We're first-time parents navigating newborn care, parenthood, and everything that comes with it for…read morethe first time. I had a difficult start with breastfeeding in the hospital, and the hospital staff referred us to Liz Chang for support after we were discharged. Liz was able to come to our home for a consultation almost right away, which was such a relief because we really needed guidance during those first few days. She was incredibly empathetic about the frustration and struggles I was experiencing with breastfeeding and gave us plenty of helpful resources and practical guidance to make the journey feel more manageable. We especially appreciated how much attention she gave to understanding why our baby was having a shallow latch rather than simply focusing on the latch itself. She also connected us with an additional provider for further evaluation, which we found very helpful. We feel so lucky to have had Liz's support at the very beginning of our breastfeeding journey. She gave us hope and encouragement during a time when I was feeling very discouraged. It's inspiring to work with someone who genuinely loves what she does and truly wants to help the families she works with. We're very grateful for Liz and would absolutely recommend her to other parents who are struggling with breastfeeding or simply need some extra support and guidance.

As the father, I don't think I can fully put into words how relieved and grateful I am for Teresa's…read morehelp. When breastfeeding wasn't going smoothly, she came into our home, quickly figured out exactly what was going wrong, and walked us through fixing it step by step. She was patient, professional, and never once made either of us feel silly for asking questions, even the basic ones. Watching my wife go from stressed and unsure to confident, and seeing our baby finally feeding well, meant everything to our family. Teresa gave us more than a fix, she gave us peace of mind during a hard stretch. We're so thankful to have had her in our corner!

Teresa has now supported me through three newborns, and she's the first call I make every single…read moretime. This round brought its own set of hurdles in those early weeks, and she worked through each one with patience, specific solutions, and real expertise. What I appreciate most is how much she teaches along the way--I always come away understanding the 'why,' not just following steps. She's responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in you and your baby. I can't recommend her enough.

On my first pregnancy I didn't know Tali and I had a horrible breastfeeding experience. I was…read moreburned physically and emotionally from trying and not succeeding. I consulted 6 different lactation consultants and didn't feel seen, heard or cared for. It was the same formula trying to be applied on a situation where something else was needed. This experience had me coming with very low hopes when my second baby was born. The big difference is that this time I reached out to Tali for help. Tali was amazing! She made sure she understood what not only the current difficulties are but also what happened with my first born. She came, assisted with no pressure, my baby LOVED (and still does) her and magically we got a better latch! Down the road more challenges come along including some medical conditions I had, but Tali was quick to identify them, to diagnose them and to suggest course of treatment and mitigate them. Thanks to Tali, and only thanks to her, I'm now breastfeeding for 8.5 months after I didn't think I'll make it even one months. If you are debating if it's worth it, it is! Tali is amazing!

I don't have a lot of good words to say about Tali's services. To start of, there was a pretty…read morelengthy intake form and when she arrived, we went over the same questionnaire. Her advices were pretty generic and I didn't find it any useful. I had set clear expectations of what I was looking for from the session and that was not addressed. Later, when I followed up with questions on her portal, she declined to help sayinf those could be addressed if a follow up session is scheduled. Overall, it was a waste of time and money.

Katrina is the most exceptional PT! She has a deep knowledge of the body, and combines that with a…read morestrong intuitive sense. Plus, she is strong! She's incredibly good at understanding pain and tailoring treatment in a way that is specific and personal. You never feel like you're getting a generic approach; she's paying close attention. What I appreciate most is how she blends solid, evidence-based practice with real intuition. She gets to the root of issues quickly, and I've consistently felt understood and in very capable hands working with her. Katrina is the best at what she does!

As someone who works primarily with patients that are suffering from chronic pain, I am so grateful…read moreto have Katrina as a resource whenever I have a pelvic floor case. I have referred multiple clients to her and have heard nothing but great feedback, from her level of expertise but also her compassion for our patients. Thank you for doing what you do, Katrina. It's much needed!

Kelly was so amazing to work with it. It was crazy to me how little support I got at the hospital…read moreand pediatrician concerning breastfeeding and while in general me and my baby were doing well with breastfeeding he did drop 11% from his birth weight on day 4 so I reached out to Kelly. My favorite part is that she's a great texter (lol). Even in those first few texts where I was telling her my situation I could tell she cared and felt like I was texting a super knowledgeable friend. So far we only had the one video call and since my baby caught up in his weight and we don't seem to have any other issues at the moment Kelly was able to answer all my questions and had great props on the call to educate me on latch and position. In an hour call I got all my questions answered (ranging from latch to supply to pumping to nipple confusion) and it was just so helpful! It's so nice now knowing I have her to contact if any issues are to arise as I go through this journey! Thank so so much Kelly!

I sought help from Kelly as a last resort after a month of baby struggling to get back to birth…read moreweight. I was prescribed triple feeding which was totally unsustainable. She helped tremendously and gave us so much confidence as parents. She was so patient and knowledgeable, and professional. We got the latch down and were able to drop the triple feeding routine. Here we are almost a year later still nursing and growing right on track!

Where to start when describing Ronnie? She was immensely supportive of our most recent pregnancy…read moreand birth, working with our whole family (husband and sibling at every appointment!) to counsel us on our way to becoming a family of four. Not only is she completely professional and incredibly knowledgeable, she is also relaxed, friendly, and gracious in a way that put our whole family at ease. When she was in our home for visits and for the birth of our second child, it was seamless and effortless. Prenatal care with Ronnie was like therapy++ -- I looked forward to every appointment as a way to enjoy and celebrate the pregnancy. We were never rushed and often spent over an hour chatting with her, in addition to covering all of the clinical bases. At our birth, she was a calm, unobtrusive presence -- reassuring to have there in case she was needed, but also content to be hands-off as we desired. Overall, I'd recommend Ronnie to anyone considering a homebirth, and I would certainly have Ronnie as our midwife again if we have another child.

Ronnie supported me during my journey to my VBAC and she was such an amazing support. I first found…read moreRonnie through her website and met with her shortly after having my c section to discuss my options for a VBAC and what could have led to my first birth experience. When I became pregnant 3 years later I had moved to Southern California but knew I wanted Ronnie to help me and so we talked at various milestones in my pregnancy over the phone. She is so knowledgeable about everything pregnancy and baby related. It was really good to have a second opinion in regards to things my doctor wanted for me and she gave me the courage to ask more questions. She recommended herbs at the end of my pregnancy which I think really helped me achieve my VBAC. Thanks Ronnie you're great!

I couldn't recommend Melissa more. She is knowledgeable and really makes you feel seen. She's…read morerealistic about the pressures and stress of breastfeeding and postpartum and really works with you to come up with an attainable plan. Her kind, warm and calm demeanor put you at ease. I had low supply with my first and struggled through triple feeding and ultimately wasn't able to boost my supply enough and felt like I wasn't getting a personalized plan working with lactation consultants through my insurance and would always leave feeling a little confused and like I wasn't making progress due to something I wasn't doing right. With my second baby, I found Melissa, who was recommended by a friend, and the difference was night and day. Rather than feeling like I wasn't doing enough, she made me validated and we worked together to come up with a realistic plan to try to meet my goals. She answered any and all questions I had and provided a lot of support. Again, I couldn't recommend her more.

Melissa is wonderful! Her warmth, knowledge, and personalized care have been a tremendous source of…read morecomfort and reassurance. Her guidance has made such a difference in my breastfeeding journey with my second. I only wish I connected with her when I had my first!

My husband I are so grateful we found Marilou at fairly last min notice, she brought such a…read morewonderful, calming energy to our house to help with our 6 week old. Our daughter immediately took to Lu, as did our toddler, who loved to stop in to the nursery and say hi. Marilou helped us figure out bath time, feeding, and tummy issues, all with a super gentle approach that put both me and the baby at ease. While she was here I was able to truly rest, a rarity in those early PP weeks. I would highly recommend Marilou to anyone!! I teared up when she left!

My wife and I had Jordan from Doulas by the Bay help care for our newborn overnight from 11 p.m. to…read more7 a.m., and she quickly earned our trust. Jordan is young, eager, and incredibly attentive. Throughout every overnight shift, she remained awake and alert, always ready when our daughter needed her. Most importantly, she cared for our baby with the same patience and gentleness we would ourselves, which gave us tremendous peace of mind as new parents. Her reliability was equally impressive. She was consistently punctual, arriving between 10:58 and 11:00 p.m., and was always respectful and ready to help. Trusting someone with your newborn is no small thing. Jordan made that trust easy. I would confidently recommend both Jordan and Doulas by the Bay to my closest friends and family, and we'd happily welcome her back into our home. Thank you, Jordan, for taking such wonderful care of our little girl!

Due to my privileged position, and very personal experience with Silicon Valley doulas, I can tell…read moreyou it has been nothing short of exceptional since their inception. Czarina brings over 20 plus years of experience, extensive training, and a true passion for supporting families through one of life's most meaningful transitions -- welcoming a new baby. Her background covers everything from lactation consulting and sleep training to postpartum depression and psychosis support, patient advocacy, birth preparation, and more. She's worked with over 300 families over her career thus far, providing truly personalized and compassionate care each and every time. Her depth of knowledge about the birth journey, babies, and the postpartum period is remarkable, and she always approaches her work with professionalism, empathy, and a calm confidence and experience. One thing I respect deeply is her clarity and integrity when it comes to her business policies. She has a no-refund policy that's clearly stated in her contract (which is completely legal and standard for her field). The reason is simple and fair, much like many other businesses she reserves specific dates and times for the families she assists and does not take other clients during those scheduled sessions. When someone cancels or tries to back out of a contract she's already set aside that time, so it's clearly ethical that her time and commitment are respected. If you're looking for a highly skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, empathetic doula who combines unmatched experience, professionalism, and genuine care, Czarina is the person you want by your side through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

TL;DR: Last-minute cancellations, fell asleep on duty watching our newborn, refused hands-on baby…read morecare, offered useless virtual support, prepaid for 13 nights, and refused refund. We're disputing the charges with our credit card company. Do not recommend. We hired Czarina for evening doula services shortly after welcoming our newborn, hoping for support and rest. Unfortunately, the experience caused us significantly more stress than doing it alone. The most alarming issue was that she repeatedly fell asleep snoring loudly while on duty watching our newborn. This happened on multiple visits. We could see and hear her sleeping, which meant that instead of resting, we stayed awake monitoring her to ensure our baby was safe. When we addressed this directly, her response was shocking: she claimed she was doing it to "train us to be better parents" and get us used to sleeping while the baby sleeps. As exhausted first-time parents, this felt unreassuring and completely unsafe. We hired a night doula to reduce anxiety, not to monitor the caregiver. Beyond the safety issues, basic doula duties were neglected: * Refusal of Care: She was unwilling to help wash the baby and unable to provide clear, hands-on guidance for newborn care. * Household Help: She provided little to no assistance with basic household tasks. * Ineffective Virtual Support: She attempted to substitute some support with "virtual" sessions, which offered zero value to us as parents who needed physical, hands-on help with a newborn during overnight hours. Her reliability was poor, with multiple last-minute cancellations and rescheduling. Most importantly, we prepaid for 13 nights of service. When we terminated the arrangement due to the safety concerns and poor service, she refused to provide a refund for the unused nights. We were forced to escalate this to our credit card company to try and recoup our funds. Czarina was pleasant to speak with initially, but her actions put our peace of mind at risk and violated our trust. If you are looking for reliable, hands-on postpartum care that allows you to rest, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Ask specific questions about staying awake during night shifts, hands-on newborn care (including bathing), refund policies, and what "virtual support" entails before hiring.

I would like to wholeheartedly recommend Rotem Perleson, whom I contacted about a week ago for…read morebreastfeeding advice and had an amazing experience with. Who accompanied me for several consecutive days and helped me and my daughter in an amazing way! In addition to the long support with messages and her incredible care that was felt at every moment, she came to visit us and gave me tools that I feel have changed the entire course of our day for the better. So if you are looking for someone who is tolerant, professional and supportive to help you strengthen your connection to breastfeeding and your baby From my personal experience, Rotem is the address!

* The best decision we made for our little one! *…read more As first-time parents, we were recommended Rotem by someone we trust--and working with her was truly an incredible experience. Simply put, she is phenomenal: deeply knowledgeable and experienced, compassionate, friendly, proactive, and endlessly supportive. I could go on and on. Rotem first visited us at the hospital, where her guidance was far more helpful and reassuring than what we received from the staff. She then continued supporting us once we were home, visiting multiple times a week during our baby's first month. She helped us learn what to do, supported us emotionally, and set clear expectations for what to expect--every step of the way. We are forever grateful to Rotem for the care and confidence she gave us during such an important time, and she has our highest possible recommendation.