Stacy is Amazing! I first seeked her help to confirm my suspension of baby girl having a lip tie…read more She's was able to do home visits, which is so convenient for me as I'm home alone most days and taking her outside can be troublesome. She was very accommodating with scheduling too! After evaluation, she diagnosed my baby girl with lip tie and possibly a tounge tie. She showed me some exercises I can do daily to help with her oral functions and body tension. Shes suggested some dentists that shes seen procedure success in. She advised that its up to me if I want to do the lip tie procedure, and that oral exercises will need to be done after procedure so getting her use to exercises is important. And sometimes the exercises can significantly improve without needing the procedure. Shes also suggested nipple types I can try to help her latch better. Overall, after 3 sessions, baby girl has minimal clicking, better latch and slightly stronger tounge. Im still on the fence with the procedure, i know sooner the better, but if she continues to improve, I may forgo the procedure. Let's hope her 4 month regression does not undo all our hard work. I will revisit Stacy when baby girl starts solids.

Stacy is amazing! I reached out to her because my baby girl was refusing to bottle feed and would…read morebe crying during her feeds. Stacy helped us with exercises for my baby's mouth and overall body to help with tummy time! My little one has had an easier time to feed and I can see that the knowledge and education Stacy provided really helped my baby girl grow more strength with her neck. She provides at home or in office appointments and both has worked well so far for my baby. Really love Stacy's flexibility as well and how well she works with my baby!

I have been taking the Pump Hero and Lady Leche supplements consistently for almost 2 months now. I…read morehave been able to keep up with feeding my LO and pumping at work which has been a journey. The emergency brownies have been a milk saver for those dips in milk supply from extra stress. At first, I thought the items seemed pricey but knowing that the products work makes it worth the price. There are sales here and there to help those who may not be able to pay full price. Milky Mama has very helpful posts on Instagram and sends helpful information through their email subscriptions. If you're struggling with milk production/supply or just want some helpful tips, I highly recommend checking out their products/posts. It has made being a first time mom less daunting and made the breast feeding journey less stressful.

Absolutely awful. I tried to cancel this auto ship weeks ago but magically it did not process…read more Didn't get a pre ship notice. Got an email after the EIGHTY FOUR DOLLAR NON REFUNDABLE "emergency" order was on its way. (( why would I need an INITIAL emergency order on auto ship ?? )) These did not do anything for my daughter and her milk dried up faster than before she was eating these yucky brownies. Which is why I cancelled so fast to begin with. What a freaking scam. They make money because they steal nearly a hundred dollars from consumers on [non]cancelled autoships. Don't waste your money.

Love this place and the service! I been coming here in the past 14 years!!!…read moreMe encanta venir a Wic he estado viniendo aquí por los últimos 14 años y siempre me han dado un buen servicio gracias team Wic!!!

These people are really awful. They peer pressure and fearmongle you into breastfeeding your baby…read moreacting like they're so intelligent. I told them I had a terrible previous experience breastfeeding and I ended up listening to them. But when it comes to helping me with mastitis and weening, They don't know anything but want their pump back as soon as the baby turns 1, like literally the day after? They blew up my phone to get their pump back, calling 4 times in one day. I told them I work two jobs and get off of work when they do. I was on maternity leave when I started wic mind you so I had all the time in the world to pick up the pump. Fast forward to now, they make passive aggressive comments and laugh it off. Then repeat it to other workers and as soon as I walk out they all started laughing? I told them on the phone I didn't have any time for an appt but they made me sit down and do one anyways. The baby was fussy knocking things over and one lady had to audacity to say something to him like they made us sit there in the first place? Who hired these women? This has to be a joke.

Linda helped restore my confidence to continue breastfeeding my daughter. We'd struggled with…read morebreastfeeding in the beginning because she really had a hard time latching well. I met with 2 different lactation consultants and was still having difficulty. Linda was recommended by my Leche League chapter and came to our house at the time I asked because it seemed to when my baby struggled most. She watched us go through our routine and took notes as she observed. When we were done, she played with my baby to check for other things that might be complicating our breastfeeding. She spent 2 whole hours with us! When all was done, she gave me her recommendations and put together a plan for us. She also followed up with me when I had clarifying questions as the weeks went on. My baby and I are doing much better and are still breastfeeding!!! I'm incredibly thankful for Linda's expertise, care and thorough consulting!

I originally found Linda on Yelp and was looking to get a lactation consultant asap as I had just…read moregotten home from the hospital and my newborn was having trouble latching. Linda was able to come out asap and she very much helped me! We realized he did better on a nipple shield and have been using one the last two weeks. He's been getting stronger and able to breast feed no problem. During our first session, she was able to confirm that my insurance would cover a postpartum Doula. So I get 11 sessions through Kaiser, which has been wonderful! So Linda comes to my house once or twice a week to help me in my recovery and breast-feeding journey. It has been really nice to have the support and the help. She's really been great! We will be working on getting him off the nipple sheilds, hopefully in the next few weeks. But having the help at home has really been great as well as the lactation support. I would definitely recommend calling her and seeing if you were insurance will cover visits from her. Thanks Linda for all the help!

No matter what I write, words could never fully encapsulate my experience of having a home birth…read morewith Je'Nelle as my midwife. Je'Nelle has more wisdom in the field of childbirth than anyone (from MDs to other midwives and doulas) that I have ever met. She has access to the best practitioners (nutritionists, chiropractors, at home ultrasounds, etc.) and provides personalized care to each mama. She has incredible intuition and always knows exactly what to do. She has a close relationship with God, and the space around her vibrates at a high level of love. She creates a safe and sacred space. If you are concerned with having a birth away from a hospital, just know that Je'Nelle is a skilled medical professional with a background in nursing and has all the medical tech you and your baby might need with the exception of the epidural and C-section (obviously). I felt very confident that she would know when to send me to a hospital if the occasion called. Also, the birthing pool is underrated in how much it helps with pain management. It makes contractions totally doable! Home births are so awesome! You have your baby and can just go sleep in your bed afterwards. Highly recommend!!!

When me and my husband found out we were pregnant we went to my primary obgyn and absolutely hated…read moreit! So when we were looking for a midwife we went to a few and weren't pleased UNTIL we found Charisma Midwifery! As soon as we met Ja'Nelle I felt so calm and at peace maybe it was her energy or the vibes of the place but I knew she was who we wanted, she took such great care of me and my baby and come labor and delivery I loved that she let me and my husband do all the work I felt so in control of everything and she made me feel so comfortable, loved and took in care of through the whole process! Come baby number 2 we found out were expecting and I did not hesitate to say I wanted Ja'Nelle again she treats us like family welcomes us like we've known each other forever and I can't picture having my babies anywhere or with anyone else!!

I can't recommend Linda highly enough. As a first-time mom, my goal was to exclusively breastfeed…read morefor a full year--but around the three-month mark, it became increasingly painful and difficult. That's when I reached out to Linda, and I'm so grateful I did. She took the time to thoroughly assess our baby and quickly identified a lip, tongue, and cheek tie--something we hadn't realized. Linda clearly explained what was going on and guided us through every step, connecting us with a wonderful pediatric dentist for the procedure and an excellent physical therapist for follow-up support. Thanks to Linda's expert advice, encouragement, and reassurance, I was able to continue breastfeeding successfully. I'm proud to say I exclusively breastfed for a full year, and now begins the emotional journey of weaning. I truly could not have done it without her. I will absolutely reach out to her again when the time comes for future children, and I recommend her wholeheartedly to family and friends. She was an essential part of our journey.

Truly a pillar of light in my postpartum experience. I had issues breastfeeding from the beginning…read moreand Linda was easily the most supportive and kind person I interacted with throughout this whole process. I could not recommend her more. If you're stuck between two lactation consultants, LINDA IS IT. I had bad postpartum depression and I can't even put into words how much Linda helped throughout our time together. I Will continue to stay in touch with her throughout my motherhood journey. What a blessing to have met her.

Teresa is a miracle worker!!! 24 hours after she came to our home for one session I went from…read morepumping 1 miniscule drop of breast milk to almost being able to pump a full 1 fl oz in just one pumping session and finally getting baby to stay on the boob for much longer periods of time! All thanks to Teresa's great patience, experience, and genuine care.

Giving only 3 stars because I was ghosted post our initial visit... I reached out to schedule an…read moreappointment and heard back and was able to be fit in the same week. Christina was nice and helpful and we parted ways and potentially was going to do a follow up appointment to see how things were progressing. She also mentioned sending me a super bill so that I can send to my insurance to be reimbursed. A week later I followed up with a few questions and requested the super bill which I never got. No response... I followed up 3 additional times in the course of the next 2 weeks and never heard back again. It's unfortunate because I am still looking for support on breastfeeding and have to look elsewhere now.

As a first time mom I was struggling trying to figure out breastfeeding and starting to panic…read morebecause my pediatrician told me that my baby wasn't gaining weight as expected. She wanted me to formula feed asap because I was having trouble with getting a good latch on one side and unable to get a latch at all on the other. I felt so defeated but I didn't want to give up on breast feeding my baby. At first, I went to another LC. It was such a horrible experience. She basically took one look at my baby, then told me she had a lip tie that needed to get released, and that I needed to see a chiropractor because her neck was tight. There was no hands-on working with me on my latch. She really didn't do anything but tell me to continue to use my nipple shield. I was so discouraged after our meeting. I almost believed that what she said was my only option, but my gut feeling told me that she was wrong and I should find another LC. That's when we reached out to Tami from Loving Touch Lactation. She was so kind and reassuring over the phone, answered all my questions and left me feeling confident in her experience to have her come over. It was honestly the best decision we ever made. Let me tell you, she is a miracle worker!!! From our first visit she did a weighted feed and to my amazement she showed me how to latch on BOTH sides properly - She did address that my baby had a minor lip tie, but it did NOT need to be surgically released. Tami then created a game plan for me to become successful in building my supply/feeding to ensure my baby gained weight. With her guidance, I was able to ditch the nipple shields and successfully breastfeed my baby enough to bring her back up to the 98th percentile. We even had Tami come back when my baby turned 6 months for her baby led weaning session! It makes me so emotional to think about how much she has helped me achieve through my breast feeding journey. I literally could not have done it without her and we are so grateful. BEST DECISION EVER!!!

Breanna has been my lactation consultant for over 6 months. She's the best! She helped me when I…read moredesperately needed some support with my breastfeeding feeding journey. As a first time mom, I was so anxious about my son's every little changes in nursing and Bethany always answered my questions (in person and over text) with such warmth, which helped me to calm my nerves. She not only gives great advice on anything lactation relates, but also makes us laugh with stories she shares. Highly recommended any moms to work with her. We'll miss you, Breanna!

We met Renea via a recommendation from a mom group in facebook. We instantly knew that we were…read moretalking with someone who is very knowledgeable. She won us over with her excellent bedside manner. She is a real professional who is interested in you having the best birth experience you can imagine. This was our first baby and I cannot say enough about the amount of questions that she answered and how she always made us consider different angles. This was all before the birth. THEN we were in labor and she was absolutely amazing. She supported me and my husband in a very difficult situation. She was positive,helpful, and encouraging. I would definitely work with her again as it was a real pleasure. My advice for anyone considering hiring a doula is to ask as many questions as you have, nothing is too small. You have to feel comfortable with the person who will be there in such an important moment in your life. Renea is great.

Just want to keep this short and to the point. We had a newborn that needed a heart transplant and…read morewere not able to communicate and attend immediately; however, I have made numerous attempts to try and get our placenta. My wife has gone through some serious of emotional hardships and we have heard the benefits of this service. I like to know where is our placenta. Secondly, it would mean a lot to get a response.

I transferred into Celest's care about halfway through my pregnancy with my third child with the…read moregoal of having a home birth, and it felt like it was meant to be. I had left a practice that I felt was not following care standards, and Celest welcomed me with an honest discussion about my concerns and what I could expect from her care. She followed through on those expectations down to my last visit with her. Celest is well versed in not only the protocols of midwifery care but the science and research behind them so she can apply them intelligently and individually. I felt that she really heard me during each appointment and during my labor, and she responded compassionately to my needs. Celest's experience as a midwife was very evident during my delivery and resulted in me having the delivery I wanted, despite some obstacles that she managed skillfully in order to delivery my baby safely. Her calm focus and gentle encouragement during birth were crucial during my birth, and she was very thorough in ensuring that my baby and I were safe and healthy after the delivery. I found Celest to be a caring and compassionate provider who is well- respected amongst her peers in the midwifery community. Should we continue to grow our family, I would look forward to hiring her again.

It has taken me five months to write this review. Every time I tried to put my thoughts together, I…read morebroke down in tears. I hired Celeste to be my midwife after my sister recommended her. At first, she was amazing, and I felt I was in good hands. She seemed knowledgeable and experienced. I noticed a few small things early on. Celeste and her assistant had trouble drawing blood and finding my veins, despite nurses always telling me I had "good veins." This would later create a problem during my labor when neither Celest nor her assistant could put an IV drip in me. She also made comments about me being "shy" and easily "embarrassed," which now seem more like digs than jokes. During a team meeting, she commented that she wished my husband had a brother, which felt inappropriate but I overlooked it because she seemed capable of helping me deliver my first baby at home. The first major red flag was when she recommended a birthing class, led by one of her close friends. Celeste assured me I would gain valuable knowledge from it. My husband and I paid close to $500 for the class. However, when I shared information from the class with Celeste, she dismissed it, saying, "Oh no, that's wrong, don't do that part." This inconsistency made it difficult to apply what I learned. The second red flag was when she recommended I start taking Primrose oil at 34 weeks to soften my cervix. I was hesitant because I didn't understand why I needed it if my cervix would soften naturally. Trusting her, I started taking the oil. I went into labor at 36 weeks and later learned that Primrose oil can induce early labor and cause complications. Coincidentally, Celeste had a trip planned around my estimated due date, which made me question her motives. The final red flag was during my labor. My water broke immediately, and I knew I was on a 24-hour timer to deliver at home. Celeste advised me to rest and labor alone as much as possible before calling her. She mentioned she would be very quiet during the birth, but when she arrived, she seemed like a completely different person. She was cold, detached, and making me feel like an inconvenience. I managed to reach 8 cm dilated on my own and felt powerful until Celeste began making snide comments and facial expressions to her assistant. She said things like "I'm just used to my buttery babies," implying my baby was taking too long. She kept saying I was in my head, which felt like gaslighting. At one point, I was told to push even though I was only 8 cm dilated. My husband and mom witnessed Celeste and her assistant scrolling through Instagram and Facebook, watching funny videos, while I had contractions. When they were present, they gave directions I couldn't follow due to the intensity of my contractions. Celeste showed zero patience or empathy, leaving me feeling unsafe and unsupported. I finally asked my husband to take me to the hospital. I do not recommend Celeste's midwifery services. She needs to address her own issues before attending to such a vulnerable time in a woman's life, where empathy and kindness are desperately needed. I am grateful my baby and I are safe, but nothing can prepare you for being told you risk hemorrhaging and death. Overall, my experience with Celeste's midwifery services was deeply disappointing and distressing. While she initially seemed knowledgeable and capable, her lack of empathy and professionalism during the most critical moments of my labor left me feeling unsafe and unsupported. I urge anyone considering her services to be cautious and prioritize finding a midwife who can offer the compassion and respect every birthing individual deserves. My family and I are grateful to have come through this experience safely, but I cannot overlook the emotional and physical toll it has taken.