Nora Bennett

12/6/2024

I hired Michaela for postpartum support after both my babies were born. 

After my first child was born she really taught us all things baby and let me try out products that she had on hand. She taught us how to pace feed our baby with a bottle, helped with bathing, sorted baby clothes, trimmed nails, demonstrated baby wearing, connected us with resources outside of her scope, and much more. She provided much needed and support for me and my husband as new parents. She was always very accessible by text or phone in the time between her visits.

The second time around it didn't take her long at all to jump back in. She remembered where things were located in my house and she geared her efforts toward supporting me with nourishing food, giving me breaks to take a shower or a nap, light housework, and being a listening ear for me to process my birth. 

Overall, I would highly recommend Michaela to any family looking for a postpartum doula in our area whether it is your first baby or fourth! She is truly so great to work with!

Marie M

10/29/2024

I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Michaela! It’s a vulnerable thing to invite a new person into your home - at night - to care for your infant - but I’m so glad we took the leap with Michaela as she was an immediate fit with our baby and a total lifesaver for our family (and I believe will be for yours, too!) 

Michaela has a very warm and calm demeanor and a true talent (and love) for working with babies and postpartum families. She took great care of our baby at night so my husband and I could get much-needed extra rest. She was able to get our daughter to take a bottle (something we have always struggled with) and always shared a comprehensive recap of how the night went with lots of helpful insights and tips for us. She’s a wealth of information on all things baby and very generous with her support, also sharing referrals and connections to other experts in the community where/when it made sense.

If you’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated postpartum support, I wholeheartedly recommend Michaela. We are so grateful for her presence during such a special time for our family.

Isabel V

6/27/2024

Michaela helped us with our newborn care from roughly 2 weeks-2 months. I was so impressed  with her knowledge and thankful for her caring and non-judgemental nature. She will forever be an important part of our baby's newborn experience. 

During our time together Michaela helped me care for the baby from diapers to feedings and getting him to sleep, getting the house completely in order while I was recovering from my c-section, cooked me the most amazing c-section recovery soup, and helped me through some of my more emotional moments of newborn exhaustion. But the most important thing was the knowledge she gave us, including things like how to give him his first bath (we did it all together), and when to change diaper sizes, how to best soothe him to sleep, breastfeeding and pumping knowledge and tips (!!!!), and learning how to baby-wear (she even brought over different carrier types for us to try out before buying). 

I would highly recommend Michaela to anyone looking for a postpartum doula. 

Ellie

1/30/2022

Michaela was a true hero during our post partum journey. Personality-wise, she's the perfect combination of a total professional who can answer all of your questions and be the baby-whisperer you need, while also being a friend you actually enjoy having around the house. During the newborn stages of little sleep when we began to dread the night, knowing Michaela was on her way was a source of hope, joy, and relief!  She's one of those people who knows what to do in every situation without having to be told, and she's very knowledgeable, open minded, never judgmental, to your own parenting choices. Highly recommend. 

Elysa

11/16/2020

Michaela is a godsend! My husband went back to work a week after our baby was due and I was still recovering from a difficult delivery. Michaela was flexible in her scheduling and was able to support us on very short notice. I will admit - I was hesitant! How could someone know the rhythm of our household and what needed to be done? Well... Michaela did! She is not only warm, friendly and a pleasure to chat with.. she also is a self-starter and just knew what needed to be done to help us out. I thoroughly enjoyed our week with her and highly recommend her. Don't think twice about it - you will be grateful for the help! She is worth every penny and more. Thank you for being an amazing support person during our time of need!

Jamie

10/2/2020

We feel so lucky to have found Michaela! She worked with us at night for several weeks after the birth of our second son. Michaela is very knowledgeable about babies and I think she is an actual baby-whisperer. Not only was I able to relax and get some much-needed rest on the nights that she was here, but I also learned a lot about infant care, something I wasn't expecting given that I have already been through the newborn stage once before. She is great at communicating about what went on overnight and following up with ideas and suggestions. I highly recommend Michaela -- we immediately felt at ease with her and trusted that our babe was in great hands. 

Victoria

7/17/2020

Michaela has the ability to provide a new parent with the very thing they crave the most: a teammate you can trust to care for your newborn so you can exhale a much-needed sigh of relief. During an incredibly uncertain and scary time, Michaela navigated our household amidst a public health crisis with confidence and ease. I was able to recharge and rejuvenate so that I could continue caring for and homeschooling my older child, which was invaluable to me during the early fourth trimester. Michaela has the experience and knowledge to impart excellent advice for caring for and trouble-shooting your newborn, but also knows when to let the parent do the parenting. It truly does take a village to raise a child; without family nearby, Michaela became a critical part of our family's village. I cannot recommend her enough. 

Jessica Levonas

7/1/2020

Michaela was referred to us by another postpartum doula because we needed more overnight help with my twins when they were born. She jumped right in and took over for us at night with ease. We always knew our babies were safe with Michaela. Her calm and kind personality really helped us when we were so stressed out, and we always looked forward to when she would arrive. There was a need for my husband to be away for 3 nights for work and Michaela was able to do overnight care for us for all 3 nights! It was such a blessing! We would highly recommend Michaela for postpartum doula care. 

Emily

3/29/2020

We had the opportunity to have Michaela help care for our newborn during the nighttime a few times a week up until our daughter was 2.5 months old and started sleeping longer through the night. It was incredibly helpful to have Michaela's help in those first couple months especially when my husband was traveling and I needed some extra sleep. Michaela was wonderful to work with, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and was always so helpful. She would stay up through the night taking care of our daughter. She helped us really establish her sleep habits. She also was wonderful in helping with improving her bottle feedings. Michaela had so many great tips and ideas to share, but was also very flexible in helping in any way possible. She was a delight to have and we look forward to keeping in touch!

Maria K

2/18/2020

I highly recommend Michaela as a doula for anyone looking for an amazing doula for their baby or babies. She came right into my house to be an added team member to help take care of my baby, she empowered me that I can be a strong mother and still go back to work. She provides support when you think you don't even know you need it but then can say " wow" thank you that was a great idea or way to care for my baby. I never felt overwhelmed after having her at my home afte rthe first week. She provides support, gives great suggestions, really cares for you as a mother and your baby. You will be amazed how helpful she is and how great things go with her care. I highly recommed her to all of my pregnant freinds. 

Katie

6/9/2019

Michaela is amazing!  My son was a terrible sleeper in his first few months and I came across Michaela online at like 2am during a feeding, and it was just so perfect. I was exhausted and desperate and I saw that she offered overnight Post Partum support so I reached out immediately. She’s friendly, flexible, and, most importantly, great at what she does. The rest of the family slept through night while she was the baby whisperer with my son. She tracked his food intake, diapers, and sleep and offered me a chance to recharge. I strongly recommend her!! 

Rachel Epstein

11/27/2018

Michaela is a bonafide newborn and infant whisperer. It was such wonderful respite to have her in our home, intuitively helping with all of the numerous things that new moms (and new babies) need. She is kind, compassionate and caring. There is truly no better individual to have in your life to offer comfort, infant care and support during this unique period of time.