Cat's birthing class was amazing prep for my husband and I. We love information and having full…read moreunderstanding of what is going on, so feeling very ready to take on any birthing scenario in the hospital was important to us, as we live in a large metropolitan area. This class was informative and Cat is super enthusiastic, engaging, and down to earth, so it was very relatable and easy to take in the very detailed info. Information is all evidence based and designed to be able to participate fully in your own birthing care, advocate for yourself, and have full understanding of the birthing process. My hospital birth ended up needing many medically necessary interventions, and this class empowered us to make confident and fearless decisions for ourselves. Because of what we already knew from this class, we felt very comfortable with our care team and the information exchanges surrounding the events. Without this class, this experience may have been scary and traumatic, but the education we received in preparation made it feel very empowering and seamless. I 100% recommend this class to everyone interested in becoming well educated before their birthing experience.

My wife and I took Cat's EBB class and it was amazing! We learned a ton and now feel so empowered…read moreheading into our baby's birth. Cat was energizing, engaging, and very informative. We had many friends who took other birth classes with other instructors and none seem to have walked away feeling as calm and prepared as we did after our course with Cat.

I was referred to Nicole from a highly trusted doula, who noted Nicole's expertise in movement and…read moreVBAC. On paper Nicole seemed like a perfect match for my birth goals. After our first intro conversation, I felt confident that Nicole was the right fit to help me prepare for my second birth. Despite the pandemic creating distance, it was easy to communicate with Nicole and regularly connect about any questions, concerns and preparations. My husband and I had zoom sessions with her leading up to the final weeks of pregnancy. She introduced me to Hypnobabies and was an incredibly positive and informative resource as I focused on HB preparation. She answered all questions with evidence based responses and really emphasized the importance of me listening to my own body. I appreciated the birthing rehearsal that we did in my home where she provided us with various strategies which all fit into the HB model. She also generously loaned several materials to practice and use in those final weeks. My husband and I both felt confident about ways to focus on birthing timing. Of note, Nicole has an incredibly soft, mellow yet supportive and informative approach which really promotes relaxation and calm. When the time came, Nicole was just as calming over the phone in the middle of the night and helped guide us in making decisions based on my ability to listen to my body. Due to COVID precautions, she wasn't allowed into our room until my COVID test returned negative and throughout the (more than 2 hour!) wait - she provided perfect support to my husband via text so that he could help me advocate for my preferences to all medical staff. When she was finally allowed in, she quickly adjusted lighting and noise in the room and effectively worked with the medical staff so that she, my husband and I could focus on my birthing time. Her suggestions of movement and positioning were invaluable. She held space for concerns while redirecting my attention to my strength and abilities. She celebrated the birth of my daughter with us and reinforced the truly amazing experience pregnancy, birthing time and birth was! I know that working with Nicole helped me achieve my pregnancy and birthing goals and I highly recommend working with her. It's amazing how she can have such an incredibly powerful impact without taking up much space in the room. I am forever grateful to Nicole!!

Nicole was my postpartum doula for 5 nights after the birth of my first child. She was a tremendous…read moresupport to me, especially in the middle of the night a few nights when I was extremely frustrated with breastfeeding and working through latch issues.  Even though she's not a lactation consultant, Nicole is very knowledgeable in this area and she was was very reassuring, comforting me with technique suggestions and emotional support. My son was also congested one night and was too fussy to sleep laying down, so she held him to sleep so that I could also sleep at the same time - what a gift, especially in those first few nights home from the hospital! Working with Northern Star Doula was well worth every penny. I highly recommend Nicole for postpartum support.

My experience with Dara as my Doula was great. She was supportive from beginning to end. She was…read moreconsistent with reaching out during appointments. She made sure I had no questions unanswered. I was in labor for over 12 hrs and she kept me calm and relaxed during my contractions. She allowed me follow my birth plan of giving a natural birth to be fulfilled, even when I wanted to give up. Dara encouraged me to keep pushing and I did. I delivered a healthy baby girl March 23rd at 5:17am with no rips or tears. I can say because of the support of my Doula and her helping me and my husband through labor, things went smoother and less stressful.- Charmira N.

From the owner: Trained Birth Doula ready to support you and your family prepare for your new addition. Services…read moreinclude prenatal visits, continuous uninterrupted support throughout labor, as well as postpartum support.

Gina is such an amazing asset to both new and seasoned moms! Not only did she help me in practical…read moreways, she was a wonderful listening ear and validated how I have been feeling as an overwhelmed mom balancing family and work. She came to my home for a Momma Pop-in and helped me sort through and get rid of old baby/breastfeeding items that had been sitting around for months. She talked with me about ways to better organize my day, meal planning, and assigning chores to various days. These conversations and strategies have helped me get a better grasp on how to stay on top of things and ways to continue improving. I'm grateful for this wonderful service she is providing and know that she will bless the lives of many women and mothers! I highly recommend Gina's services-- you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: All In Motherhood offers compassionate, hands-on support for moms at every stage—from pregnancy and…read morepostpartum to the ever-evolving journey of raising children. As a certified doula and motherhood mentor, I provide traditional birth and postpartum doula services, along with personalized in-home help for families through our Momma Pop-Ins service. Whether you need guidance preparing for an empowered birth, emotional support as a new mom, or an extra set of hands and heart in the chaos of daily life, I’m here to help you feel seen, supported, and stronger than ever. Because you were never meant to do this alone.