I'm obsessed with Casey! This was my first tarot and birth chart reading, and I learned so much…read more From the moment I walked in, her space felt warm, welcoming, and incredibly cozy. She spent more than three hours with my best friend and me, thoughtfully reading both of our charts and guiding us through a beautiful sound bath experience. Casey has a gift for making you feel seen, understood, and connected to yourself on a deeper level. We left feeling inspired, energized, and excited to continue exploring this work with her. I can't recommend her enough and am already looking forward to booking another session.

This is the 1st time I have ever used this type of service. After speaking with Casey, I felt like…read moreI had some real guidance. Casey was able to tell me what I currently struggle with, and that I need to love myself. I really felt like Casey connected with me. Casey is really good at what she does. I would definitely use her services again. If you're feeling stuck, or on the fence about your life, please make an appointment, and speak to Casey!

We couldn't imagine the experience of our first pregnancy and the birth of our son without the…read moresupport and guidance of our incredible doula, Abbie! My husband and I were intrigued by the idea of working with a doula early in my pregnancy, but looking back, we had NO idea just how meaningful Abbie's expertise and care would be. With each session, she educated us, encouraged us, gave us incredibly useful tools and resources, and most importantly, empowered us as a couple. We weren't able to follow our birth plan as we had initially hoped due to unexpected circumstances, but Abbie helped us navigate every change with confidence. We felt informed, supported, and at peace amidst all the unanticipated redirection. She played such a meaningful role in making the birth of our son an incredibly positive and empowering experience, and we truly can't imagine having done it without her.

Abbie was everything I was looking for in a doula: knowledgeable, responsive, and calm. My birth…read moredidn't go quite as planned and Abbie was there to help at every turn. As a first time mom, I was very happy to have a doula and I would recommend Abbie as your doula 100%.

I chose to hire midwives for a homebirth out of a desire to have a different experience. Being my…read more5th baby, I wanted to experience complete peace and say in how I would labor. Having midwives who cared, who saw me & had my best interest in the process and outcome. My experience with both Angela & Kathryn was truly a pleasant one. I am happy to have found them. Very down to earth mamas themselves. Passionate about what they do to serve women through their whole pregnancy journey. During labor I was able to experience how important it is to have midwifery care. At one point just having Kathryn's presence during those intense contractions was such a relief. To know they were walking this with me. Their knowledge and experience were a tremendous help in my journey. It's definitely at a different level than I've experienced before. Just having any concern be truly heard, the conversations were up-lifting. Never felt rushed or dismissed. I felt safe physically as well. I just loved being taken care of by Angela & Kathryn. My mind set coming in was I wanted to experience a more wholesome if I can say that... a wholesome labor experience. One where my wishes and needs were heard and followed through. Angela & Kathryn were great at giving me my options, letting me know the risks, the pros, the cons, etc. and being knowledgeable and understanding. Oh I want every pregnant mama friend to know they can go through pregnancy & delivery without fear. Whether that's at home or hospital with the right midwives/ doulas with you. That this special time is worth making the choice to hire them. I wish I would have hired them sooner to be able to have them since the beginning of my pregnancy! I love that they continue to invest and keep learning to better serve. They both have something to offer and together they make the perfect duo. ----

I had a terrible experience with my first birth in the hospital with standard care. I wanted to be…read morein the care of someone that aligned with what I wanted and believed in. Angela, was wonderful, warm, welcoming and caring. She encouraged me and gave advice that was so helpful! I wouldn't be where I'm at in my mom journey without her! Every time I met Angela was important to me, it was like meeting with an old friend or sister. I was especially thankful for the advice for the breastfeeding book she recommended-that was life-changing. My time in the hospital visits were stressful and traumatic, so, the hands-on care that was provided was a breath of fresh air. I felt heard and seen. Even when I had to go to the hospital, Angela was an advocate by my side. Her advice and visits during the postpartum phase were wonderful as well. I felt like Angela took the time to care for me AND my baby. With midwifery care, the baby is a patient as well. There is less unnecessary poking and prodding and much more love and attention. With the standard care given by doctors, they are often cold and even demeaning. They look at things backwards and always act as if you or your baby is sick and dying until proven otherwise. I wasn't able to have a home birth, but still had a vbac in the hospital, I didn't give up and I found strength and resilience that I didn't have previously. I was able to really listen to my body and do what I and baby needed.

As a first-time mom, I knew I wanted a doula. After the first call I knew Laura was the right fit…read more Her warm demeanor and openness made her feel like a friend right away, and I appreciated how deeply she cared not only about me, but about including and supporting my partner. Laura took the time to come into our home and explain everything in detail, helping us feel informed and comfortable. During the pregnancy, she was always just a text away, especially when I was feeling impatient for the baby to arrive. She was right by my side during the birth of our son, and continued to be a steady source of guidance during the roller coaster of postpartum. We are so grateful to have had Laura as part of this journey and would absolutely choose her again.

I had a bad experience with this Doula when she was based in San Francisco Bay Area. I had a rough…read morepregnancy with complications and early induction and felt like Laura was more concerned with payment than my care. I paid the full amount and eventually opted not to have her attend to the birth after some texts I found insensitive. (I'll never forget the "sorry I triggered you" text.)

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!

I took the 3-day birth preparation course with Amelia, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience! Her energy is truly unmatched. She explained every concept in simple, practical terms and made me feel so genuine cared for and we laughed a lot. While I expected the course to focus primarily on natural birth--and in many ways it did--it was completely free of judgment regarding medical interventions.

Brilliant Births matched me with an amazing night doula, Mirai! I so appreciate that they provide…read morethis helpful matching service. They quickly processed my application and sent me profiles of several doulas to interview, all of whom were excellent. I was especially grateful that they provided the referrals so quickly, as we were in desperate need of some help at night with our first daughter.

Tara is real-life Mary Poppins…read more My husband and I first spoke with her when we were expecting our first baby, and we had no idea what to expect or what questions to ask. She came to meet us in person to ensure we felt comfortable with her, provided multiple (glowing) references, and gave us lots of suggestions and advice even before the little one showed up - things to have on hand for the first weeks, how to organize the nursery, and more. She even sent me a little care package with postpartum goodies. We weren't sure how it would be having someone in our home overnight, but Tara immediately made us feel comfortable with her warm, gentle presence. Thanks to her care, my husband was able to get full nights of sleep and I slept as much as possible while still nursing every few hours. We both rested soundly knowing our baby was being well cared for. Throughout the month she was with us, Tara helped us get into a rhythm as a new family and gave invaluable advice on everything from breastfeeding to baby gas to the best pajamas for midnight diaper changes (double zip!!). Now two months in, we are feeling confident and joyful in parenthood - very much thanks to the foundation she helped set for us. We both love Tara and have already agreed she will be our first phone call whenever we decide to have a second child.

Ms Tara is so amazing, as a mother of a 12, 9,6, and 2 year old I can attest. It was so comfortable…read morehaving Tara here to help care for our baby so I could work. I hired her the moment I met her, and i really appreciated that she was just as (if not more) cautious as I am with the safety of my babies. She mostly cared for my son, from 3 months until 15 months. Hopefully she comes back... Tara is a blessing. I am so glad she was here to help out family, she is truly invaluable.

Nina was truly such a gift to our family during a very important and challenging time. After our…read moredaughter was born, Nina stayed with us for about 12 weeks, and we honestly don't know how we would have gotten through those first few months without her. She was incredibly kind, patient, flexible, and accommodating from day one. She was amazing with our daughter and equally wonderful with our son. Bringing home a second baby and figuring out how to balance the needs of two children was a huge adjustment for our family, and Nina made the transition feel so much more manageable. She consistently went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our family was comfortable and cared for. We always felt completely comfortable trusting her with our children, and she brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home. Beyond everything she did for the kids, Nina was an incredible source of support for us as parents. Those early weeks and months can be overwhelming, and having someone as caring, dependable, and thoughtful as Nina made such a difference. We are so grateful for the time she spent with our family and for everything she did for us. Nina became a very special part of our lives, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family. She is truly exceptional!

Having Nina's support during the first few weeks with a newborn was a huge help…read more Nina helped establish healthy sleep habits for our baby. From the very beginning, she gently taught us how to read our baby's cues so when we did not have nighttime support anymore we felt confident and empowered to care for our baby, rather than feeling dependent on the support (which was something I was nervous about!). Inviting someone into your home during such a personal season is a big deal, but Nina has a calm and loving presence, and we always felt completely comfortable having her around. She became part of the family...even our dog looked forward to her knock on the door! My employer covered postpartum doula services, but even if they hadn't, it would be worth every penny.

Tamra is fantastic! We can't say enough about her. We had Tamra for about seven weeks. Our baby was…read moreis the NICU for 10 days after birth unexpectedly. Her flexibility, support, wisdom & experience, and the balance of....how do I say it?...warmth ("motherly") but also space was natural and a perfect fit. This was especially important to us since it was a more sensitive situation bringing him home after the hospital. My husband and I are a bit older now with this third baby and more stuck in our ways & used to doing things on our own. We love help, but are also somewhat private people. So, we were a bit apprehensive on the idea of a Doula. However, she immediately put us at ease and it worked better than we could have ever imagined. It has been the best experience!

Tamra was nothing short of incredible and to be honest felt life saving. Having her during the…read morefirst nights of bringing my first child home helped our family get into a healthy feeding/sleeping routine for the baby and ourselves. She is knowledgeable, kind, fun and really helped to ease a lot of the stress I had with being a ftm. She helped my BF journey and was there to provide incredible support and guidance. Having her was truly a gift for my son but also for my mental health. I throughly enjoyed having her with us during the night feedings and she deeply understands how to connect to you during this very interesting chapter of life. , Tamra made everything feel as if I was on a team rather being alone in the night trying to look up suggestions on anything and everything related to a newborn. Tamra is/was a game changer for my whole family. We cannot thank you enough and will forever be grateful!

I have only wonderful things to say about Stork & Sprout! As our Postpartum Doula, Jordan was…read moreabsolutely amazing--kind, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. She brought such a calm and positive energy into our home, and her flexibility and attentiveness made a world of difference for us. I especially appreciated how responsive she was--always replying to my texts quickly and with care. I'll always be grateful to both Britany and Jordan for supporting me during one of the most special--and chaotic--moments of our lives.

As a new parent, the postpartum period is challenging enough without having to deal with the stress…read moreand disappointment of a difficult agency. While Stork and Sprout does have some excellent doulas on its team who provided great support and coaching, my experience with the agency's leadership was overwhelmingly negative. We had a particularly difficult time with Brittany. She demonstrated a pattern of manipulation, gaslighting, and lying, both to us and, from what I understand, to her own employees. Our contract promised consistent coverage, but the scheduling was erratic and communication was poor. We were left to wonder many nights if we would have support, and for several weeks, we only received 1 to 2 days of support instead of the 6 to 7 we paid for. When we requested a refund for the services not provided, Brittany refused and even fought our bank with out-of-context emails and more lies. She claims she "offered a refund" but is even today refusing to honor it as she says in the response. The lack of professionalism extended to some of the staff as well; one sick doula was sent to our home and intentionally caused our newborn physical pain. Brittany treated us like we were the difficult ones and responded with empathy-less chatGPT emails to manage the situation. We were also led to believe we would have one primary doula with a backup, but over the course of our service, we had seven different doulas come to our home. This complete lack of continuity made an already difficult period even more stressful. Based on my experience, I would advise new parents to skip Stork and Sprout and work directly with an independent doula. You will not only save the 30-40% extra fee the agency charges for scheduling, but you will also avoid the toxic and difficult management. This experience is unacceptable for a service that costs tens of thousands of dollars and demands payment upfront months ahead of providing the service. We were not able to switch easily due to the inflexible Carrot reimbursement process through the employer.