We can't say enough amazing things about Desiree / Elite Baby Services…read more We hired her right when I got pregnant and it was the best decision we ever made. My postpartum experience started off a bit rocky, and Desiree came in with such a fantastic, calm, and knowledgeable demeanor. You can tell she is the best in the business, an expert and has great passion for her work. She has been there for all of my many questions, and our baby is a fantastic sleeper, since about 6 weeks old. It completely changed our experience with our first baby for all the better. Our baby is happy, healthy and well rested! Thank you Desiree.

Desiree Turiano is Unlicensed and lacking in any medical background whatsoever. Shouldn't someone…read morewho is watching your newborn have a basic certification in nursing.. Medical assistance...child psychology... anything? Her approach is to just let them cry. I'm not sure why you'd need an "expert" for something you could do yourself.

Erin at AZ breastfed babies is the fourth lactation consultant we have seen for our newborn (others…read morewere from different places) and after our appointment with Erin we had the best results! I was FINALLY able to get my baby to nurse at home after seeing her and was beyond elated as I had not once been successful at home before this. She gave less complicated techniques that worked for me and she has a messaging system that I have used - she's so responsive. The office is also so cute and clean! I have an appointment with a different consultant next week that will visit our home. Also - Erin did not say the only way to latch was to get a tongue tie procedure like others. While we are open to getting the procedure, she wasn't so pushy about it and gave us lots of supplemental information. Thank you, Erin!

Lauren N was extremely helpful and sweet. She gave me so much education and showed me the…read moretechniques to help my baby get a better latch. I'm one week postpartum and have almost zero nipple soreness. It's been fantastic thanks to her!

We cannot say enough great things about Ashley! She was everything that we each hoped we could get…read morefrom hiring a doula, and so much more. We hired Ashley for the birth of my second child, when I was attempting an unmedicated VBAC after a horrendous experience with my first birth. I knew I wanted labor support for this birth, but honestly hiring a doula was a little "crunchy" and outside of our realm of comfort. From the first meeting with Ashley I could tell that I was completely wrong! Ashley was so real and down to earth, and made us both feel completely at ease and prepared for our TOLAC and hopeful VBAC. During actual labor, Ashley came when I told her I needed her, and helped me to do relax through contractions and do some exercise to try to turn my posterior baby. We labored at home with her help for as long as possible, and when I felt "pushy" she got us to the hospital and into a room ready to have a baby! Her coaching through early labor, transition, and especially pushing was instrumental to my successful VBAC. She was amazing at addressing my fears during labor and made sure I was informed and felt completely in control the whole time, as well as kept my husband calm and helped him to be involved with helping me. After the experience we had, I would 100% recommend Ashley to everyone I know, and would have her by my side for all future births.  Thank you so much for our healing experience Ashley!!

I wanted a natural birth and Ashley helped me get it! I wouldn't have done it without her help!…read more She had many techniques to help me get thru the pain and also tips for my husband to help during labor and delivery. She made herself 24/7 available whenever I had questions since this was my first birth. She's very compassionate, caring, genuine and understanding to what you want. If I had to do it again I would hire her again in a heartbeat! If you're reading this, hire her...you won't regret it!

I hired Michelle as my birth doula through Modern Mama and overall had mixed feelings about the…read moreexperience. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced, and I am thankful for the role she played in my birth. During transition and pushing, she offered guidance and support that was helpful in those intense final hours. I do believe she understands birth well and brings expertise to the room. That said, there were a few things that did not sit right with me. At multiple points during contractions, when I looked up, she was visibly on Facebook and Instagram. I understand that long labors can involve downtime, but she was only physically present at the hospital for a few hours during transition and pushing. Given the relatively short window of in person support, it felt disappointing and inappropriate that she was on social media during that time. It made me feel like she was not fully present in such a vulnerable moment. There were also moments where her reactions felt disproportionate, such as when the toilet water unexpectedly splashed up. Her response heightened the situation rather than helping me feel grounded and calm. In addition, I found the overall value of the package to be underwhelming compared to other doulas I interviewed. Many offered formal childbirth classes (which were extra through MM) and ongoing support groups as part of their services, whereas Modern Mama primarily offered monthly mini classes on rotating topics, which did not always feel directly relevant or comprehensive. For the investment, I had expected more structured education and support. Though I was appreciative of the nice photos that were included. I am grateful for her knowledge and the role she played in helping bring my baby into the world, but I do wish the level of presence, professionalism, and overall value had been stronger throughout the experience. I likely won't hire Modern Mama again although I don't have experience with the other doulas.

The support, care, and commitment that we received from Modern Mama and our night Doula ( Kristin)…read moretruly allowed our family to get the jump start that we needed. As first time parents, we found that we didn't have a true understanding of what was best to do once we brought our little guy home from the hospital. Sure - we had read a lot and had additional support to help us get ready, but with Modern Mama, we found a professional who specializes in exactly what we needed - "what does good look like?" / "what should we be doing?" / "what are we doing right/ wrong?" From the moment that Kristin walked into our door, we were met with a calm and welcoming presence that shared recommendations for getting to sleep, eat, and dressed appropriately. She shared with us what most parents do and what is truly a choice for us. What's more, she was an incredible support for my wife who was breastfeeding for the first time, encouraging her and helping her to establish appropriate techniques and set her up with pumping appropriately, which would have taken us weeks without the support. Lastly, Kristin also followed up with us multiple times after the nights that she had stayed, seeing how we were doing and following up with great resources tied to the questions that we had + other professionals that could help with some of the areas that we were looking to develop. We'd highly recommend the support from Modern Mama and specifically Kristin as a doula for and first time parents - I truly believe they were a primary reason for us to start off on the right foot at home. (For reference, we had the 3 night package for the first couple of nights at home)

If you want a enjoyable and long lasting breastfeeding experience PLEASE visit the Milk Spot. Most…read moreoften, if you have insurance you get unlimited free visits to the Milk Spot since it is "preventative care." I saw Jacquline several times and she became my friend. She is so knowledgeable and helped me with my nipple pain, helped me practice nursing positions, and measured my falange size for a comfortable pumping experience. But most of all she gave me so much confidence. I'm so thankful for the amount of times she paused to tell me, "Wow. You are such a good mom." I needed that just as much as all the practical knowledge she shared with me. I'm really blessed that she was a part of me and my baby's nursing journey. The office is located in an adorable old Phoenix house that smells like essential oils. And they have a moms group that meets every Wednesday!

I would recommend any momma, baby & support person to visit the milk spot! I recently worked with…read moreDana (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) & I am forever greatful I did! This is my first child so breastfeeding was way more difficult than anyone has ever told me it would be. Started out working on getting my milk supply in, getting baby back up to her birth weight & with her lip & tongue restrictions. A dentist come to the office & used a laser to "clip" them which helped with the latch & milk transfer. Dana was great! She was more concerned & caring about baby & I than even my pediatrician!

I don't normally write reviews, but Jacqueline has been such a phenomenal resource I had to share…read moremy recommendation. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable, supportive and caring. She makes you feel comfortable the moment you walk into her office. My own personal experience started when Jacqueline was able to identify a tongue, lip and buccal ties on my 2 week old son. She provided me with a plan, exercises, pain protocols and multiple doctor recommendations to give me everything I needed to support my son. For a sleep deprived mama, it was so helpful! She gave me a detailed write up of our visit which was easy to follow. Because of Jacqueline's attention to detail, I was able to incorporate bodywork prior to the revision, feel confident following a homeopathic healing and pain protocol and confidently execute all the exercises and stretches following the revision. She was always available to ease my mind following the procedure as well. I believe the success of revisions rests heavily on the parents shoulders. You have to do it all. You need the right team of 3- a great IBCLC, a knowledgeable chiropractor to do bodywork and someone to do the revision itself. You also need to follow through with follow up appointments and commit to doing ALL the exercises and stretches. Jacqueline is a great team lead to help you manage it all! Not only is Jacqueline great, scheduling is easy, the location is convenient (with easy parking) and her office is clean and comfortable. I highly recommend her!

As a mother of two with my first being perfectly breast feed for a year, I thought I would have no…read moreproblems with baby girl #2. Boy was I wrong. My daughter ended up having some advanced issues ( food allergies, tongue and lip ties ) I had never heard of these things. I was on a mom support group on social media and that's where I was referred to Jacquline Kincer. She is amazing helped me tremendously was able to come to my home and is so knowledgeable. She helped me with diet supplementation exercises for my daughter and followed up with us to see how our progress was. I learned a lot and my daughter and I are in a much better place now!! I will tell anyone looking for help that she is the one to go to.

The leaders I spoke to on the hotline and at the meetings were very supportive and helpful. I was…read morenever made to feel anything less than proud for only nursing my 1st child for 6 days. I was successful at nursing my 2nd child because of La Leche League, the leaders were sooo helpful when I encountered a problem. (and they were free!) I would recommend them to anyone.

Have been reaching out to this place via email & phone. I have left numerous messages. When I call…read moregoes straight to voicemail with no luck for going on 3 months of waiting to hear from them. I am very disappointed.

TOP-NOTCH SERVICE! Thank you Brent for help us with our…read moretwins car seat installation. He is a certified car seat installer. We purchased amazing car seats for our twins but we couldn't seem to get them to remain properly secured. We have two other kids and have installed infant, convertible, and booster seats. However, these were not working for us. We called the store we purchased the car seats from and they highly recommend Brent as a certified car seat installer. 50-70% of car seats aren't installed properly. You can't put a price tag on your children's safety. It was a very reasonable price. He did an assessment of our van, told us the best configuration for the infant seats along with our son's booster seat, and walked us step-by-step through the installation. Well worth it!

Bianca is a kind and gentle soul. She is very compassionate and was very helpful during my…read morepostpartum recovery. She helped me and my family and she is someone I truly trust. I am a stay at home Mom and having the responsibility of taking care of my two year old and a newborn was a lot on my plate. Bianca would play with my toddler while I was tending to the baby and would help me watch the baby so I could get things done around my house. She was there to lend a hand during such an important time and I feel grateful to have had her in my home. This was my first time working with a doula and it was such a great experience. Whether you are a first time mom or have multiple children, getting support is really important to have during the first few months. Bianca was there to support my family and we adore her. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you Bianca.

I recently gave birth to my second baby and needed some extra hands at home since my husband works…read morea night shit. We sought our Bianca to provide in home help for us and we couldn't be more impressed with her! She is very knowledgeable about all kinds of resources for postpartum parents. She was able to help out with the baby so my husband and I could spend time with our toddler who was having a difficult time with the transition. Not only was she great with both girls she was fun and kind to be around. Let's be real when you've been talking to kids all day it's nice to have another adult to talk to. Our family would highly recommend Bianca to any expecting parents even if you think you know what you're doing!

Working with Noleen was one of the best decisions we made during my pregnancy…read more From the beginning, she made me feel supported and confident in my ability to give birth. Her constant words of affirmation and reminders that my body was made for this helped me stay grounded and trust the process. During early labor she guided me through different positions that helped me stay comfortable and keep things progressing naturally. What meant even more was how deeply she respected and supported the birth experience I wanted. At one point she even suggested a different provider and hospital that would better align with my goals, and that guidance made a huge difference in my journey. Throughout it all she was calm, encouraging, and completely present. Her support helped me feel strong, informed, and empowered during one of the most important experiences of my life. I'm incredibly grateful we had her by our side. Because of her guidance and support, I was able to have the unmedicated birth I had hoped for!! She also took wonderful photos throughout the process. If you're considering working with a doula, I cannot recommend her enough. Having someone knowledgeable, calm, and truly invested in your experience makes such a difference.

I couldn't recommend Noleen more! I actually had no plans to have a doula for my first pregnancy…read moreuntil I was at a birthing class and found out that I was one of the only ones there who hadn't secured a doula. After doing some research, I found that my insurance covered doula services, so I immediately began researching doulas. I came across Noleen and noticed her across the board 5 star reviews. At this point, I was 36 weeks pregnant and thought "There is no way this woman is going to be available for my delivery." I reached out to her on a Friday night and she responded back within a few hours! We briefly corresponded over the weekend and had a meeting set up for the next week. I'm SO grateful she was available. I enjoyed learning from her and hearing her balanced perspective about labor and delivery. It quickly became apparent that as a woman going through all of this the first time, having a doula was a must! By the time I went into labor a few weeks later, I texted Noleen, who was in labor with another patient. I was heartbroken to think she may miss my labor. She was able to send a backup doula to my birthing center, but that was only needed for a few hours before Noleen went from her other labor into mine (with maybe a few hours rest in between). Noleen showed up in the morning on a Tuesday and my baby wasn't born until the following day (Wednesday) at 9:23am. So to think Noleen went from one labor to the next with very minimal rest shows that she is superwoman! My labor wasn't an easy one and I REALLY struggled to relax and just allow everything to loosen up. I would get so tense, which ended up prolonging labor to the point where I requested to be transferred from the Birthing Center to a hospital so that I could get an epidural. I was scared that Noleen, my birthing team and my spouse would be disappointed in me, but Noleen was so reassuring that this was the right move for me. I felt supported and understood. There were many moments in the labor where it was so helpful to have Noleen there to answer questions, provide perspective and expertise. Which was incredibly helpful for my spouse as well. It felt like he and Noleen were partners in the birthing process. It's now something I tell all expecting couples is that the Doula is there for the husband just as much as she's there for the wife. My husband really appreciated having her there to ask questions (and vent about the prolonged process!). I also got the package with the photography and the photos Noleen took are so very special to us. It's actually hard to narrow down which ones to frame. There is one that Noleen captured of my husband crying immediately after the baby was born. It's something I didn't notice or even see because I was so focused on the baby. But every time I see that picture, I tear up (currently tearing up as I'm writing this!). I never would have known that moment even existed without Noleen capturing it! We also had her do the postpartum visit with photos and I've sent them to so many family members and they all agree that Noleen did a fantastic job! I could go on and on, but I want others to read this, so I don't want to be too lengthy :). I will definitely be reaching out to Noleen as soon as I find out I'm pregnant with baby #2 (God willing!).