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TESTIMONIALS

We care about each and every one of the families we work with. Below is a sampling of what our clients have to say about us!

our client

TESTIMONIALS

We care about each and every one of the families we work with. Below is a sampling of what our clients have to say about us!

Dana, mother of two | Minneapolis

“You integrated gracefully and seamlessly into our family’s rhythms, and that was true from your very first visit. Your presence was gentle and supportive but never intrusive, and both my husband and I grew to trust your wise counsel as we adjusted to life with a second child. I especially cherished your support with breastfeeding. Thank you again for your loving support of our family!”

Derric, father of two | St. Paul

“As a father, our postpartum doula support allowed me to spend much more time bonding with my brand-new-baby than I would have otherwise. I was grateful for her help with the household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry, that would have otherwise kept me quite busy for the first weeks after our baby arrived. I would encourage families to hire a postpartum doula not just for the benefit of the mother, but also to allow partners and other family members more time to get to know their new child.”

Kelly, mother of twins | Minnetonka

“Our Better Beginnings doula team was a great help to me in the weeks after my twins were born. They were kind and caring in making sure that I was taking care of myself in the early postpartum weeks. With twins I don’t know how else I would have been able to sleep! They were also very efficient in helping with all of the household tasks that take up so much time soon after babies are born. It was so nice that they could just walk into our house and assess what needed to be done, without a lot of guidance. Even though the twins were not my first children I still had a lot of postpartum questions that they helped answer, especially around lactation and nursing. I’m so glad Better Beginnings was there to help me!”

Catherine, mother of three | Eagan

“Better Beginnings was amazing. They helped out after we had our second child and truly was a godsend. Not only did they provide physical support, but our doulas also provided emotional support. Their realistic view on life after baby (whether its a first, second or more) made it very easy to connect and talk through not only questions and concerns but also to share the joys of the first few weeks. Our doulas were not just a valuable resource for me but also for my husband. I feel very lucky to have had their support and knowledge and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Better Beginnings to others and will definitely use them again if another child comes along.”

Lindsay, mother of two | White Bear Lake

“My doula was kind, compassionate, and honest with me. She helped me realize that I needed to also take care of myself as well as the baby for us to have a sustainable routine. I also took a nap for the first time in two weeks while home with baby, and while baby and I both rested, things magically got done around the house. Her help with household tasks, the meal, and baby care needs helped me for weeks to come. I really, truly appreciated our doula’s help and would recommend her visiting you or any of your friends to make sure they get off on the right foot as well!”

Julie, mother of twins | Eden Prairie

“Our doula was wonderful and such a great help at night. I am soooo glad that we decided to do this because getting a few days of good sleep makes such a difference. She was helpful with lactation issues and preemies as well.”

Kerby, mother of two | Roseville

“You were a great help during my postpartum period! Out of the many valuable aspects of your visit, a few important elements spring to mind.

First, there was no prep work on my part: no lists to be made, directions of how to warm a bottle, no tidying up. It was liberating to let go of those details and have you jump in and partner with me from the beginning of our session.

Second, your pleasant and calm demeanor was an invitation to open up with joys and concerns. Though my family and friends are wonderful listeners, they often jump in to share stories or move on to other topics. However, your visit focused on me…and that was so appreciated. You offered pertinent advice and relevant examples from your own experiences with two small children.

Finally, you seemed to really enjoy being with not only me, but also my toddler and newborn. You offered to hold my baby before I realized my arms needed a break and fixed lunch for my toddler just how she liked. Your quiet way of helping and anticipating what we each needed made this experience so valuable.”

Kari, mother of three | Edina

“Our postpartum doula help made our transition from one to two children so much easier and a more positive experience for everyone.

In those first few days after coming home from the hospital, everything can feel so overwhelming. Having our doulas in our home to support the transition was amazing. They encouraged me to rest and having them there to watch the baby really let me relax and know that everyone was in good hands. They prepared several very delicious and nutritious meals for us during their days with us, with leftovers for additional days.

Although I had breastfed my oldest child, it was so helpful to hear suggestions and tips to make breastfeeding an easier experience for baby and mama! Our doulas were a supportive sounding board for how to integrate older children with a new baby, breastfeeding advice and support and ideas to handle newborn sleep challenges.

I’m so grateful for their time and attention during this period of adjustment for our family. I know their support helped me to feel more confident in caring for my children and relaxed knowing I had a little extra help at home.”

REVIEWS FROM GOOGLE:

Better Beginnings was an amazing resource for me, as my family leave abroad, we didn’t have any help, just me and my husband. Having Lindsey over to spend time, help us to take care of the baby and also listen and give advices was a such relief! I highly recommend them! Not just the post Partum doulas, but all the staff is very friendly and helpful. I could not be happier to use their services! Thank you so much for create this very important support for parents, very much needed!!! I’m so grateful!
Fernanda Monteiro Huberty
Fernanda Monteiro Huberty
November 17, 2022.
Better Beginnings helped us so much. Originally I was unsure of handing my newborn over to a stranger and then sitting in my house all night when I slept and that was quickly relieved after the first night Eileen and Thea were life savers!
Jay Dillon
Jay Dillon
October 22, 2022.
Better Beginnings provided so much support to me and my husband as we welcomed our first child into the world. I felt so supported and cared for going into labor thanks to our doula, and our postpartum doula team provided so much care to our family as we transitioned into a life of three. I couldn't recommend this team highly enough!
Madelyn Murphy
Madelyn Murphy
October 14, 2022.
Great experience! Super flexible for my unique situation!
Lauren Tjernlund
Lauren Tjernlund
October 12, 2022.
I am so grateful for the team at Better Beginnings! They made my second birth so much more enjoyable and were truly wonderful to work with.
Christi Engbloom
Christi Engbloom
October 12, 2022.
We had the opportunity to work with better begins when I was pregnant with my twins and postpartum services. They prepared me for everything I needed to know for what could happen in a twin pregnancy. After delivering my babies fairly early they checked in and asked if I needed anything. Julie even asked if she could bring over a meal for us! It was heart warming to feel supported. When my twins were about 6 months old we decided to use their services again. The dula would take our twins out for a walk, fold laundry, cook and much more. I was able to take naps and felt my babies were safe. Definitely would use again if I have more kids. Thank you for everything!!!
Abby
Abby
October 9, 2022.
We worked with Better Beginnings for postpartum doula support after our first birth, and it was a super helpful experience. As a first time mom, I needed support recovering from an unplanned cesarean, so our postpartum doula made us food and helped me learn some more comfortable breastfeeding positions that would not irritate my c-section scar. Our doula helped me gain confidence with breastfeeding my baby, and showed me some great tricks for caring for our newborn. We got to take naps while she took care of laundry and baby, too, and she also helped us process our challenging birth experience and made sure we were doing ok emotionally as we adjusted to parenthood. Working with Better Beginnings was a wonderful experience and I’d highly recommend their postpartum doula support to anyone wanting to make the early weeks with their new baby easier.
Sarah Mielke
Sarah Mielke
October 7, 2022.
Couldn't have been happier with the postpartum care Hallie from Better Beginnings provided! She was very patient, caring, professional, and attentive to my needs. It was so nice to have a knowledgeable, non-judgmental person to talk to and support me with breastfeeding and infant sleep. Highly recommend!!
Jessica McNamara
Jessica McNamara
June 15, 2022.
We worked with Hannah from Better Beginnings as our birth doula and couldn't have been happier with the decision. After a 24+ hour labor & delivery with our first child, one of the biggest areas we wanted to focus on was preparing my body to be able to labor more effectively and Hannah was so great at providing resources and tools for this. We couldn’t have been happier with how things went. Both my husband and I felt like we had so much more agency and knowledge this time around and Hannah played a huge role in that. Better Beginnings and Hannah also provided an entire google folder full of useful documents that we could access - everything from what to pack in our hospital bag to pelvic floor workouts to preparing older siblings for baby. Hannah was always available to us via email/phone/text and always responded promptly. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hannah and Better Beginnings to anyone looking for a birth doula in the Twin Cities area.
Lauren Harris
Lauren Harris
June 12, 2022.