Heather Smith @ A Gentle Push Birthing in Salt Lake City is not trustworthy. She took my money…read morewithout providing any services. Due to her financial struggles, she has chosen not to issue a refund. It's best to steer clear of her completely to avoid her and the troubles she carries with her.

Working with Destiny Olsen was one of the best decisions we made during our first pregnancy…read more Immediately upon meeting her during our initial consultation, we felt connected and a huge relief that she was able to walk us through our first pregnancy. Destiny is a guide, sacred witness, educator, incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in the birth world, but most importantly a present, loving, and deeply respectful human. She supported us throughout the whole process and was available for check/ins, meetings, and provided us with so much helpful information, resources, and referrals in the birth community.  She is a throughout communicator and is very organized and well connected in the birth community. She is deeply respected as an expert and we felt trustworthy of her and her recommendations/information provided.  If you are exploring a birth doula or postpartum doula, I truly cannot recommend Destiny more. She is a delightful human to be in your circle during such a potent time as pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She brings knowledge, evidenced base research, as well as an embodied, heartfelt, intuitive wisdom.

Destiny is pure magic. She was our birth doula and also provided postpartum support. From the…read morepreparation sessions included in the doula fee to tailored individual education for my spouse and I, we felt informed and supported. When it came time to labor and delivery she was readily available for all the questions we had. She was a core part of my care team. On the day of she was present, supportive and gave us reminders to engage in self care. She was a crucial support for myself, my partner and my medical team. Postpartum care was necessary for support and integration with a new baby. She did an overnight with us, day time education, lactation support, organizing and overall emotional support. I cannot say enough things about destiny and how amazing she is. Hands down best decision to have a doula and more specifically Destiny in our corner!

Previous birth experiences in labor and delivery weren't great for me and my husband. Moving from…read moreCA to Utah recently and not having any family in town, my husband and I talked about hiring a doula for the birth of our 3rd child. When Hanan and I first met, my 2 little ones were a little wild and couldn't sit still that morning. Hanan was patient with them and took her time with me. I felt very comfortable and wanted to hire her on the spot. She was so nice, knowledgeable and caring. I knew I didn't need to interview anyone else and she was the one I wanted to help me while I was delivering. My husband and I spoke that afternoon and I immediately let her know that we chose her! Anytime I had a question and yes it could have been a silly question she always answered. She gave us a recap on a class in our home and it was nice to go over things that I forgot or may have not known from my previous 2. She made me and my husband feel comfortable and looked forward to delivering baby. I ended up getting induced. Since my husband had to be with both kids and was going back and fourth between hospital and home, Hanan came shortly after labor and delivery checked me in. She was there every step of the way. I had no idea if I was going to have a non medicated labor or have an epidural. She provided me knowledge along the way. She kept my mind off contractions. She used techniques to help my contractions feel better. She was positive and kept cheering me on. When I got to 7 cm dilated I didn't think I could do it. She encouraged me and was my cheerleader. I got to 8 Cm dilated and I was freaking out. The pain was horrible. All I wanted to do at that point was to get an epidural but I knew I couldn't. I got this far and knew I had to finish up what I always wanted to do. Hanan was right there helping me try to feel comfortable. Again using different techniques and just being positive and calm. Next thing I knew I had to push. Hanan knew it was important to me to have my husband with me while baby was being born. She went out and got him and stayed with both of my kids while I pushed baby out. I am forever grateful to her for being there for us, helping me get through a non medicated labor , being positive and calm and being my cheerleader. She was an amazing doula and gave me a birth experience will never forget. One of the best birth experiences we have experienced. I would highly recommend Hanan to anyone asking about a doula. She truly is the best and know if you chose her you are in the best of hands.

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Angie is very knowledgeable on how to address the issues of the body. Her bedside manner helped me…read moreto feel comfortable and relaxed. I highly recommend her for massage and bodywork.

From the owner: Here we believe that there is no one size fits all approach to wellness. Every person every body is…read moredifferent and unique and requires a unique remedy and path forward in their journey. We are here to provide support on your journey through mind body connection, pain relief, mobility, herbs, aromatherapy, education and more.

I had the honor of working with Kylee from Doulas of Utah (formerly utah valley doulas), and I…read morecannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support she provided throughout my birthing journey. From our initial meetings to the postpartum follow-up, Kylee showed professionalism, friendship, compassion, and expertise. She made my pregnancy and birthing journey truly remarkable. Kylee's warm personality and abundant knowledge put me (and my husband) at ease throughout our pregnancy. She took the time to understand my unique needs, talk me through fears, and helped me clearly lay out a birth plan that incorporated all my wishes. Her ability to listen attentively and offer emotional support was invaluable. She even helped us find our perfect midwife! During labor, Kylee's presence was absolutely needed. The days leading up to going into labor Kylee checked in frequently, Once I had gone into labor we gave her a late night/last minute call and she arrived at the midwife very timely. She brought a sense of calm and reassurance that helped me navigate the intensity of my experience and did an amazing job instructing my partner. She held my hand through each contraction (I'm sorry if I squeezed too hard) and her knowledge of various birthing techniques, comfort measures, and positioning options was extensive. Kylee's unwavering encouragement talked me through the most difficult parts of my labor. She not only supported me in my decisions but also worked collaboratively with the midwife team to ensure open communication and a harmonious birth environment. In the postpartum period, Kylee continued to be a pillar of support. Her follow-up visits were thorough, and she provided valuable guidance on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and adjusting to the new dynamics of parenthood. Knowing that Kylee is there for me beyond labor added an extra layer of comfort and reassurance. Choosing to have a doula was one of the best decisions I made for my birth experience. The passion Doulas of Utah have for empowering women and creating positive birthing memories is evident in every aspect of their work. I wholeheartedly recommend Kylee and Doulas of Utah to anyone seeking a supportive, knowledgeable, and compassionate team member for their birthing journey. Thank you, Kylee, for being an integral part of my transformative birth experience! If you find yourself on the fence about whether to enlist the support of a doula, let me tell you that the decision to have one by your side is one you won't regret. I felt heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way. (+) I also participated in a Birthing Class (Hypnobabies) offered by their team which my husband and I greatly enjoyed. It helped us connect with our baby and each other. (+) I also chose to do use their Placenta Encapsulation service which was a game-changer for my postpartum journey! The process was fun to watch, and the capsules were made right in my own kitchen.

From the owner: Doulas of Utah provides daytime and overnight postpartum doula support for families across Salt…read moreLake, Utah, Davis, and Summit Counties. Our certified, insured team specializes in newborn care, helping new parents rest, recover, and settle into life with a baby with confidence instead of guesswork. Beyond in-home support, we offer private newborn care classes tailored to each family's home and questions, childbirth education, and placenta encapsulation. We also work with families welcoming a baby through surrogacy, with daytime and overnight package options built around their needs. Every team member is CPR and First Aid trained and background checked, so families can feel secure inviting us into their home during one of the most vulnerable seasons of life.

I knew I wanted to work with Amy after our first meeting. Her kindness, charisma, incredible energy…read moreand especially experience and intelligence sold me! I appreciated that we also shared the same values as Christians. From day one of official care, the entire team was incredible welcoming and once again, experienced and intelligence. I always got my questions answered and felt so much confidence and support from them. Prenatal care was more than I could ask for- I never felt rushed and always felt taken care of. The birth experience itself went amazing and while there's a lot I attribute to that but the biggest thing I'm grateful for was Amy helped naturally get labor progressing at 40 weeks because my mom was in town from out of the country and was leaving 3 days later so I was anxious to have the baby before she left. Well sure enough, Amy worked her magic and I went into labor less than 12 hours later! Once again her confidence was so assuring. During the birth itself Amy, Desi and Debbie were such a calming supportive force. They quietly and efficiently took care of me. Amy especially while I was pushing was everything I needed. And they all did everything perfectly to ensure I was comfortable after and informed. They took such good care of my baby and I felt so loved and cared for! I couldn't have made a better decision going with Peaceful Midwifery! I'm currently 3 days postpartum and have had daily check-ins and an in person visit and feel so cared for. If you're deciding what group to go with or if you want to do an at home birth, Amy and her team are the best possible choice! And I'm so happy we did a home birth.

Amy took me on as a client while I was still overseas trying to figure out an international move…read moreback to the States. She was very responsive and a calming, supportive midwife. I had recently been diagnosed with GD and although being told initially that I could not have an out of hospital birth, I was determined to have the dream home birth that I have always hoped for. Amy, Desi, and their team gave me all the support and encouragement I needed to fulfill this dream. For every ailment I had during pregnancy, they had a holistic and effective way of addressing the issue. I was honestly blown away. If I have any more kids in the future, I will for sure go back to Peaceful Birth Midwifery in a heart beat. Awesome team!

Karina is AWESOME. She worked so hard to educate me throughout my pregnancy, and then was right by…read moremy side all throughout labor, birth and aftercare.

From the owner: We specialize in birth doula services for women and their partners to help them prepare for their…read morebest birth experience. We also specialize in placenta encapsulation, childbirth education classes, and postpartum Bengkung belly binding.

I hired Madison to be my doula. This was my first pregnancy and we also recently moved to Utah so I…read morewanted to make sure I got the support I needed during labor and at the hospital. My hope was that I would be able to labor at home most of the time and go to the hospital with just a little time before going into active labor and giving birth. We met a few times before - once before I hired her and once before my birth. She also was very open about answering all of my questions during our visits, but also was amenable to me reaching out to her separately via text or phone call to ask any additional questions or request information about any concerns I had during our contract. The day I went into labor - My contractions started at midnight and I contacted Madison despite the late hour. She was very nice and accepting of me reaching out and requested that I keep her updated as thing progressed. She offered to call me if I wanted that or she could just continue to text me back. For me, texting was easier because I could focus more on trying to stay relaxed in the dark. When my contractions progressed to the point that I thought it might be time to go to the hospital, she did ask if it'd be alright if she called me because she said it was easier to help me determine if it was time to go to the hospital based on how much contractions sounded and how close they were together. During that phone call, we confirmed that it was almost time. My husband took me to the hospital and Madison met us there. She arrived after I was admitted and in the labor room working through my contractions. Upon arrival, she helped me with breathing coaching (I didn't think I'd need this, but honestly it was really helpful in the moment to have someone help), offered me different tools to try and help work through the contraction pain (birthing combs, exercise ball, different contraction position suggestions, counter pressure on my back, helping me hold different positions as needed and explaining things to me in the moment. That really created a safe place for me to focus on labor knowing that I was safe and that I had people that supported me. Her attitude and approach to this also helped to set the tone for the nurses and my midwife who also were involved in my labor and delivery. My husband stepped back and let Madison take charge of certain things like positioning and breathing, but Madison stressed the entire time (before, during and after labor/delivery) that she would do whatever was needed to include my husband if he wanted to be included. As things progressed, Madison worked with the nurses and midwife to offer support and continued to explain things to me during labor and through the pushing phase. Her breath coaching, i cannot stress enough, was paramount in my ability to stay clam and focus on delivering the baby. I will absolutely hire her for future pregnancies and would highly recommend her to you as well. She has a calm and quiet demeanor. She listens and is open to all birthing plans (mine was unmedicated). She is willing to discuss all manner of topics and also offers additional services beyond her doula role. I really appreciated her ability to explain things as they were happening to me to ensure that my fully informed consent was always made a priority. Thank you for all your help, Madison. You really made a huge difference in my experience. A big reason it was such a positive one was thanks to your presence and knowledge. Thank you!

From the owner: Catching Bubbles LLC is a self owned doula company that will provide you with the support,…read moreeducation & guidance you need on a physical and emotional level! Here we strive to bring our best self , a positive energy , and hold a safe space for you! Welcoming a new baby into your family can be so exciting and also bring up some fears! We are here every step of the way to help you stand in your power and feel confident through your entire journey! We provide birth , postpartum , & educational coaching calls!

Melissa Mayo is the most incredible woman I ever could have dreamed of having attend my births…read more She's wise, hilarious, calm, intuitive, warm, caring- I could go on all day. My family adores her and stop by often to visit, even years later. You can read more about my births with her on my blog at www.ourrootsandwings.wordpress.com/blog

Ashleigh and Kyra and are the absolute best! I had the most positive experience with my pregnancy,…read morebirth, and postpartum care. Even though they have multiple clients they see, I felt like I was the only one they were focused on when they were with me. They never rushed anything and they let me make all the decisions. I look forward to working with them again in my future pregnancies. Thank you so much!