I feel incredibly lucky to have had Taryn as my birth doula. With her guidance and support, I was able to have the most ideal birth experience. From the very beginning, Taryn had a wonderfully calming presence and was an exceptional educator. Leading up to labor, she helped me feel thoroughly informed and empowered to make decisions with confidence.

During labor, Taryn’s expertise and steady support were invaluable. She helped me stay focused on my birth goals while also navigating the unexpected moments with grace. Thanks to her, I was able to pivot when necessary without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. She struck the perfect balance of being professional, knowledgeable, kind, and incredibly personable.

I also was supported by Gabrielle. Gabrielle brought such a positive and grounding energy into the room. She was warm, professional, and deeply supportive throughout the experience. Her presence added another layer of comfort and strength to my birth team.

Crystal, my postpartum doula, has been just as amazing. As a first-time mom, I’ve felt incredibly supported thanks to her guidance. She’s taught me so much about motherhood, and it genuinely feels like she’s part of our family. Her care has made my postpartum journey such a positive and empowering experience.

Highly recommend this wonderful team!

-Julie D.V.

I used Rooted Birth for postpartum doula services, and I highly recommend them. First, Rooted has a variety of doulas who are approved by Carrot. So, if you have Carrot or Maven as a benefit from your employer and you are looking for birth or postpartum doula, look no further than Rooted because they have many doulas you can interview and consider. Second, their office manager Yoly is incredibly helpful and responsive. She always answered my emails quickly and thoroughly. It is clear that her goal is to ensure that moms are supported. You can go to Yoly for any problem or issue, and she resolves them very efficiently and effectively. Third, my doulas Gabrielle and Mercedes were incredible!

Gabrielle was my night doula for 8 weeks, and I cannot say enough good things about her. Because of Gabrielle, my breastfeeding journey has been easy and enjoyable (I exclusively pumped with my first)! Not only does she have the knowledge and experience but she has instincts to help you successfully breastfeed. I can honestly say that out of all the lactation consultants that I have seen in both my pregnancies, Gabrielle is the absolute best! Specifically, Gabrielle was able to help with positioning and latching, and she taught me how to use a haaka so that I could catch milk without having to pump. To date, I have not pumped, and yet, I have so much frozen milk thanks to Gabrielle's insight and assistance. She is also just wonderful and a bright light to any household she joins. She supports you during this vulnerable time and really sets you up for success as a mom. I was very sad to say goodbye to Gabrielle, and I know that any family who welcomes her into their home will be in great hands.

Mercedes provided me with day and postpartum services. Although I was only able to work with her for 3 weeks, she is so wonderful and has been such an integral reason for my smooth recovery! Her passion is postpartum nutrition, and she is extremely knowledgeable about this topic. If nutrition is your focus when looking for a postpartum doula, then you should work with Mercedes! She knows all the delicious foods to support you in your healing and breastmilk production. I can personally attest that her lactation cookies are delicious! Mercedes also went above and beyond during all of her shifts. She cares for all her moms and babies, and you feel that she is just an extension of your family.

I can go on and on about Gabrielle and Mercedes. Because of them, my husband and I were able to enjoy this postpartum period, and I will be forever grateful for everything that they have done.

-Rea F.

We are so glad We had Aubrey as our doula.

She answered our many questions pre and post birth as my wife and I embarked on having our first born. It really helped put me as a husband at ease, especially as I purposefully didn’t go overboard reading all the books and research and driving myself crazy with anxiety and “what ifs”. Aubrey shared exactly what I needed to know - no more no less. Digestible and applicable. I can’t thank you enough.

She took a huge load off of our shoulders in the postpartum sessions by doing meal prep, laundry, and generally supporting mom with a fussy baby when she needed sleep or a shower. Her support allowed me to get back into the office to do client calls and sessions (I’m a soloproneur so have flexibility of my schedule but also it rests on me).

Aubrey has a passion about birth and childcare and was super knowledgeable in answering our questions. I was also very thankful to have her as a resource as we were thrown a curveball in delivery.

Thank you, Aubrey!!

PS. Aubrey made the best bacon I’ve tasted - and I consider myself a bit of a bacon connoisseur - delicious overnight oats, comforting baked ziti and a killer shredded chicken chili. I was not expecting these lovely bonuses in the postpartum sessions!

-Huw E.

This was our first pregnancy and we needed all the care, advice, and support we can get…Yoly our doula absolutely delivered. My husband and I learned the stages of labor & birth as well as what to expect for postpartum. Our questions & concerns were answered from day one, but, what truly mattered was the love and support during the LONG labor. Yoly was like a big sister, who braided my hair, taught me how to manage the pain, showed my husband how to actively be involved, and allowed him to rest even when she herself was tired. Although this might not mean much to many…I loved that I could communicate to her in my native language, Spanish, I could genuinely say what came to mind without translation. The icing on the cake was the fun activities “homework” she assigned during our pregnancy to help us as a couple visualize the type of birth we wanted along with frequent checking-ins to make sure we both were okay. Yoly was not only there for me but for my partner as well and that made the biggest difference in the world. Thank you Yoly for “Rooting” for us hahah and thank you Megan for the services and team you’ve built.

-Patty R.

Learning of women who give birth naturally inspired me greatly to do the same. With that in mind, I also knew anything could happen at any time during my pregnancy and with a doula to guide me through this process I knew it would lessen my worry, especially during a hospital birth. I was on the fence about having a doula during my first ever pregnancy because I felt that I had the strength necessary and have an invaluable amount of support from my husband and family. I was 37 weeks when we decided to finally choose a doula as I learned it was more than just trusting my strength. When I reached out to RB, Megan responded to me promptly and even though I was so late in deciding my wishes, Megan made sure I knew it was okay. With RB I was able to tailor the services to exactly what I wanted. Jennifer was amazing in the entire process. She came to my home almost immediately and listened to my wishes and questions and made me feel that my wants were not unrealistic. When I went into labor, Jennifer was there for us instantly with an answer for all my questions. When it was time to head to the hospital, she advocated for me in all the ways I needed. She guided me through my pain management and honored my wishes when there was something I didn’t want to do. My dream of having a natural birth came true with her help. For any mom out there on the fence about a doula or receiving services from RB please do it. My only regret is that I didn’t meet Jennifer or reach out to RB sooner in my pregnancy.

-Brooke M.

I've used Rooted Birth for both of my pregnancies. Both times, I felt supported and cared for. They helped ensure my husband could take care of my needs (because they don't always know how to help in this situation). In my last birth, the OB was pushing to break my water and my Doula Rachel advocated for me because she knew that was not what I wanted at that time. I know I would've gone into a situation I was not prepared for had I given in and I'm grateful I was lucky enough to have the birth I wanted. She empowered me and helped me through the long day.

-Ayruvi M.

Megan with Rooted Birth is an excellent and professional doula! I highly recommend her and her team. You have the option to interview and choose who you feel is the best fit for you as you build your birth team. My husband and I were incredibly grateful to have Megan with us. Not only did she provide support during labor and birth, but she also set up a couple appointments beforehand, and also visited us after our son was born. Her support was incredible, providing a chance for my husband as well to get some rest while I was in labor. She met with us at our home prior to transitioning over to the birth center. Her care is authentic and genuine. If you are hesitant about hiring a doula, I highly recommend Rooted Birth! I know when time comes for us to have a second baby, we will be hiring Megan again!

-Marcie O.

I’m so glad I had Aubrey as our doula. She answered my many questions pre and post birth as my husband and I embarked on having our first born. She took a huge load off of our shoulders in the postpartum sessions by doing meal prep, laundry, and generally supporting me with a fussy baby when I needed sleep or a shower. Her support allowed my husband to get back into the office. She has a passion about birth and childcare and was super knowledgeable in answering my questions. I know my husband was also very thankful to have her as a resource as we were thrown a curveball in delivery. Thank you, Aubrey!!

-Zoe R.