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    Shooting Star Doula Services

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    It's care for a mother, not birthing person. What a way to disgrace motherhood! Giving birth is the very definition of mother!

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    Milk & Honey

    Milk & Honey

    4.4
    (18 reviews)
    1.2 km

    Milk and honey is an agency that provides support for lactating moms and feeding challenges for…read morebabies. I've attended to some of their classes through my agency; specifically a class called "babies's first tastes",which discusses the introduction of food to infants through baby lead weaning. On their website, they offer services that you can pay for that may or may not be covered by insurance. They offer classes that are free to the public for new moms and their babies, including a breast-feeding support class on Fridays. Look at their calendar to confirm availability. They offer other classes too to help support moms.

    My first experience was with Rodin and it wasn't great. I am so glad I gave milk and honey a second…read morechance and ended up scheduling with Morgan another day of the week except for Thursday's since that was the only day Rodin works (I did that on purpose so I wouldn't have another session with Rodin). When we (my husband & I) were called back for our appointment, she only shook my hand. I understand that it's an appointment for me and baby but as my biggest supporter, I felt that he was dismissed from the very beginning. During the appointment all was going smoothly until she asked about my medical history, and my husband made a comment that I've struggled with anxiety since we met and Rodin then commented back "have you guys been together for like a thousand years or something?". Her comment not really even making sense, but I found that her comment was very unprofessional, dismissive, unnecessary, and to an extent disrespectful to us both. Like I said, this was my first experience and I purposely scheduled with someone else the next time. Don't schedule with Rodin, her expertise was good but her customer care was horrible and if anyone should know better not to kick someone while they are down it is her with her knowledge in postpartum care. First impression is everything!

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    Your Family's Journey

    Your Family's Journey

    5.0
    (12 reviews)
    13.4 km

    Colleen is amazing! She helped us navigate a very challenging postpartum period and set us up for…read moresuccess. Colleen is a truly a genius when it comes to babies, lactation, family dynamics, mental health, and anything else that could possibly come up post-baby. We love that we can text her and get instant answers - Google has nothing on her! She was also an amazing health advocate for me because of her background as an RN (even joining in doc apts) as I had complex postpartum complications and our family will always be so grateful for her guidance and positivity. We also hired Colleen for her sleep specialist program/sleep training and her custom schedule, coaching, and tips made it so easy. Our son has been sleeping through the night and taking 4 naps a day since 3.5 months old. (Now he's a pretty chill baby, but Colleen is magic.) Working with her is worth every penny, whether it's for a first baby or navigating multiples. I'm writing a long review because I'm so passionate about Colleen's work and I hope others hire her to make their postpartum journeys a million times better than you can possibly imagine. Thank you, Colleen!!!!

    Working with Colleen was one of the best decisions we made once we found out we were pregnant. She…read moreprovided invaluable support with breastfeeding, pumping, and taking care of our baby. She was someone I could text or call when I had a question, and she really gave me the support I needed during my 'fourth trimester.' I highly recommend her!

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    There to support families through all the firsts.
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    Helping couples plan for the 4th trimester.
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    Thrive Theory Lactation & Infant Feeding

    Thrive Theory Lactation & Infant Feeding

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    22.1 km

    Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough good things about Katie. I started breastfeeding immediately at…read moreTMC, and the in-house lactation consultants assured me I was doing great and my baby was getting fed. I was proved otherwise after a rough first few days home, followed by a pediatrician's visit. My baby girl had lost a little over 10% of her weight in the first few days of life. The pediatrician recommended that I start feeding with a combo of formula. However, I was hesitant to move on to formula right away, given everything I'd heard in the breastfeeding community. There are so many mixed messages out there. I was so lucky that my Doula referred us to Katie, a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant. She did home visits, and since I was so stressed and tired, a home visit was a lifesaver. Katie was able to come that same evening; I couldn't believe it. After a weighted feeding, we discovered I was seriously underproducing, and my baby girl was hungry. It was such an emotional time for us; Katie was compassionate and kind as I sobbed in my living room. She stayed longer to ensure we had everything needed to get our baby girl through the night. She taught us about formula and bottles and even showed me how to work my pump so I could start pumping immediately. Katie came again the next day to ensure baby gained some weight through the night and continued to follow up weekly as we monitored my supply and baby's weight. Katie helped me learn that some of my health history likely was the reason I was underproducing and wouldn't ever be able to pump enough to bring my supply up to breastfeed exclusively. She knows so much about breastfeeding. I had no idea about the complexity of breastfeeding. It's incredible what Katie understands from observing baby feed, assessing her movement, etcetera. We have continued to meet with Katie, and now our little one is almost two months old and thriving. I'd been having latching issues on one side; Katie kept following up on it and discovered that the baby was having some neck issues, potentially torticollis. As her neck tension wasn't improving, Katie referred us to physical therapy but gave us some alternative feeding methods until we could get her into physical therapy. One day using Katie's advice, we are already seeing improvements in baby's mood. I should have met with Katie during pregnancy so I had support set up in advance regardless of what happened; thank goodness I could see her when I did. Call her if you need help; you'll be so happy you did!

    The breastfeeding journey that a person goes through postpartum is definitely not something one can…read morefully prepare for. I had a C-section and things didn't go as planned, which made it very difficult to feed my baby in the beginning. At the hospital I was scared and we ultimately had to give the baby donor milk in order to feed her. I tried getting her to latch and ended up causing damage. The hospital was so short-staffed, that they weren't able to provide a lactation consultant until the day before discharge and by then we were already 3 days into her getting donor milk via a bottle. Once I was at home, I felt hopeless. I felt like there's no way I was going to be able to breastfeed my daughter or even pump enough to provide breast milk for her. They sent me home on the agreement that I would give her formula until my milk came in. For the first two weeks of her life I was barely pumping enough to feed her. That is when I found Katie through The Lactation Network. Her lactation consultation services have helped me on this journey and it has been a night and day difference. I noticed improvement after just the first consultation appointment. It turns out, it was a combination of factors that were affecting my supply and output. Flange size, frequency of pumping, and even my mental health was affecting it. Weighted feeds also really helped to show me how much my daughter was actually consuming when latched. Throughout the entire process, Katie helped us to feel so comfortable and reassured. She never made me feel rushed or pressured to do anything at a certain pace. Now I feel more confident that I can provide for my daughter. She is also very attentive to partners being there as well. My husband is my rock and goes with me to every appointment. He felt that he was listened to and that Katie truly cared about his input as well. We have attended both in-office and at-home visits with Katie. It was very calm and serene in the office and at home Katie made us feel very comfortable with the process. If I hadn't have sought out Katie's help, I probably would have given up before I even had a chance to see what I could provide for my daughter. I am so thankful for the services that Katie have provided thus far. Even though she tells me it is me doing the work, I still couldn't have mentally and physically come this far without her help. If you are struggling with any part of your breastfeeding journey, I highly suggest reaching out to Katie for help.

    Hygge Birth Services

    Hygge Birth Services

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    0.0 km

    Kelsey is not just a doula, she's a walking, talking pregnancy, birth, and postpartum search…read moreengine. Her knowledge is vast, and her resources are endless. She provided us with invaluable support before, during, and after my birth. In short, Kelsey is an exceptional doula-don't hesitate to hire her! Before meeting Kelsey, I didn't know a lot about doulas; I just knew I wanted all the expert support I could get going through my first pregnancy and labor. My understanding of Doula meant home birth with a midwife, but I planned to give birth at TMC with my OB.  I first contacted Kelsey through her website (after thoroughly stalking her Instagram hygge.birth.services) when I was about three months pregnant; we scheduled a video call meeting to get to know her. After our initial call, Kelsey left her email and phone open for any follow-up questions we might have while deciding whether to become her client. Kelsey's service offerings are comprehensive, and we opted for her Complete Birth and Postpartum Support Package. While I was Kelsey's primary client, my husband also benefitted greatly from her support. We had a group text throughout the pregnancy to address any questions or concerns, ensuring we were both well-informed and prepared. Kelsey's support was instrumental in keeping us on the same page, especially when I went into labor and was unable to communicate as effectively.  Even if you're not interested in a doula for your entire pregnancy journey, I highly recommend taking Kelsey's Childbirth Education Course (CBE). She offers private sessions in your home. She is offering a reduced rate as she is in training, which is a fantastic deal. I wish we had started her CBE course when we were family planning; there is so much information that would've been really helpful in the early days of our pregnancy. Even starting when we did, around 6 months, there was still an abundance of information we took away from it. Taking her course would also be a great way to get to know Kelsey if you're not sure you need a Doula yet. On our second night home with our baby girl, she wouldn't stop crying, and my husband and I were at our wit's end. The "5 S's" weren't working. I sent Kelsey a frantic text at 11 p.m., and to my surprise, she quickly responded with encouragement and guidance. I'm sure that isn't always possible, but that's just one example of how Kelsey goes above and beyond to support her clients. Kelsey is also an amazing Mama. With a toddler and infant, she's in the thick of parenthood, which is just an added bonus. She is also very organized, which was helpful for my very disorganized personality. Although our formal package with Kelsey has ended, we will stay in touch. I plan to hire her for additional postpartum support visits. She's kind, caring, compassionate, and a great advocate. I'm very grateful she was a part of our birth journey.

    Kelsey was such an amazing support throughout pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and non-judgmental. She is a genuinely kind-hearted person, still checking in months later. I would highly recommend Kelsey's services to anyone looking for a doula.

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    Rachel L. Darche, M.D

    Rachel L. Darche, M.D

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    4.3 km

    Dr. Darche is our MVP/hero of our first successful and recent pregnancy. Our baby boy was breech…read moreand she was able to successfully turn him at 36 weeks via ECV (basically turning him by pushing him from the outside). She's small but mighty and was a champ in turning the baby with confidence. She knew exactly what she was doing and because of her I was able to have a vaginal birth that we wanted. It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. She also delivered our son - my water broke 60 hours before delivery and after 3.5 hours of pushing I had given up until Dr. Darche walked in and coached me to push. If she didn't walk in, I would've given up bc I knew she wasn't going to let me get away without pushing the baby out. She gave me the confidence and strength I needed to push the baby out and did a great job. She's skilled, caring and gets the job done. She's an efficient communicator and has high EQ. One thing I regret is not listening to her advice when I got admitted to the hospital to do the pitocin right away instead of the misoprostol. Then maybe I would've had a less painful and long birth (I had an infection and baby ended up in the NICU for antibiotics for 48 hours as a preventative measure). I had 5 rounds of miso before I dilated so it was a long process. Anyway, I would recommend her to everyone and if you have a breech baby or delivering at 1100 Van Ness, then you better pray that Dr. Darche is on duty! She's a big advocate on vaginal birth - when the others were suggesting c-sections bc our baby was breech and measuring too big (he was estimated to be over 9-10 pounds and ended up being only 8 pounds 5 ounces at full term - 3 days before his due date), Dr. Darche turned him around and coached me through delivery. Also, I liked her response to my question what if the baby turned breech again before delivery - she said she would turn him around again! My husband got a kick out of that statement and I like her confidence. CPMC is lucky to have Dr. Darche.

    Excellent, caring and experienced doctor for routine and acute care. Her well honed judgment was…read moreaccurate. Trustworthy and took the time to explain next steps in detail.

    Shooting Star Doula Services - doulas - Updated July 2026

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