“It's hard to describe what Annie meant to us, but suffice it to say that we recommend Annie with our whole hearts. She cared for our newborn in a way that not only met his needs but provided love and comfort so he could thrive. And her care for me was essential to my recovery.

One of Annie's superpowers is her ability to connect with people, and she brings this to bear in how she approaches her role supporting parents. I really appreciated her interest in getting to know us, how we think, and how we want to parent (and helping us flesh that out at a deeply introspective time). Rather than being prescriptive in her advice, she supported us in figuring out how to do it our way with perspective, knowledge, resources, compassion, and reinforcement. If anyone is having to balance day & night time support - I'd highly recommend seeking some help during the day. It wasn't something I knew existed until our friends recommended Annie, but it turned out to be invaluable. As a first time mom, I didn't realize beforehand that the days can be as full on as the nights and there's a lot we need other than sleep. Not to mention that during the day, we greatly benefitted from Annie's expertise and friendly shoulder. And most importantly, it was important to us that our baby have many sources of loving care, and we are lucky that Annie is part of that village.

Annie is truly invested in the wellbeing of her babies and mamas (and whole families!). If you have the privilege of working with her, it's a must!”

-Tara, Mill Valley

“Annie is everything. She is the baby whisperer, the intuitive mother, and the wise friend you need all wrapped into one beautiful human. Annie came into our lives at 12 weeks postpartum and breathed life back into our home when we all felt depleted and overwhelmed. She has a gift for holding a safe space for you to be vulnerable. I struggled with postpartum anxiety and really didn't trust many other people to care for my son but Annie immediately made me feel at ease and I was finally able to take the time to care for myself. She taught me so much just by watching/listening to her play and engage my son. She was quick to connect me with other resources in the community for therapists, physical therapists, craniosacral, and local activities with the babe, etc. She made me feel seen, cared for, and empowered. Annie is amazing and she is the woman you can trust to love on your baby and love on you. Our culture makes women feel so isolated during our postpartum experience and inviting Annie into our home showed me the power in communal and feminine support systems.”

— Ginny, San Anselmo

“Annie was indispensable postpartum! We are so lucky we found her. I immediately trusted her and her deep expertise of all things baby and newborn. She taught me many "hacks" that I continue to use months later. It was such a relief having someone trustworthy and caring during a time when our little one felt so new and fragile.”

— Julia, San Francisco

“Annie is extensively knowledgeable about newborn care and postpartum care for a birthing parent. She is exactly what we needed around our home to provide an extra set of hands so we could have the time to eat a meal, take care of ourselves, and find a few moments to come up for air after welcoming a baby. She also has a great vibe and is a pleasure to be around. We recommend her without reservation and have already recommended her to several friends.”

— Harrison, San Francisco

“If you're in Marin and looking for a postpartum doula, I don't think you could find one who's better than Annie. Even if you're a second-time mom, I strongly recommend engaging her for support - she's truly special and I'm so grateful for the time she spent in our postpartum bubble. Annie is such an incredible human and a gifted birth worker. We love her so much! As a second-time mom, I wasn't sure whether a postpartum doula was necessary, but deciding to have her support during my fourth trimester made all of the difference in my emotional and physical recovery. She is SO good with babies - we learned a lot from observing the calm and confidence she brought to every interaction with my girl, whether during a feed, a diaper change, or tummy time. One of my main concerns during this postpartum period was how the arrival of a little sister might affect my older daughter and impact my relationship with her. Annie connected with my toddler almost instantly, and never hesitated to jump right in and spend time with her so I could get some much-needed rest. (After her first day "More Annie!" became a constant refrain in our house.) When Annie was focused on the baby, this also gave me the time and space to focus on quality time with our toddler. We also appreciated how Annie helped us to introduce a bottle early on, and supported us in implementing an independent sleep framework when our baby was only 10 weeks old.”

— Fiona, Larkspur

“I wish I could give Annie more than 5 stars. She deserves all the stars, and I truly cannot recommend her enough. Annie has the most lovely demeanor. She is so warm and caring and calm. She is like sunshine when she walks in the room, which is such an asset in the chaos of those early days with baby. She did everything from showing me how to give my newborn her first bath, to coming to the doctor with us, to organizing my nursery or my pumping/feeding station, to helping me figure out our constantly shifting schedule. Annie is extremely knowledgeable about newborn care and postpartum mamas. She is still the person I turn to with all of my questions and she has all of the answers or knows exactly who I need to turn to. You would never be able to read enough baby books to learn all of this information, you should just hire her.”

— Meg, Larkspur

“Annie is excellent at what she does--plain and simple.  Annie helped me as a postpartum doula by being reliable, compassionate, knowledgeable, and kind.  My baby was very fussy for the first seven weeks, and Annie kept me sane.  When she came over, I could breathe a deep sigh of relief because I knew that my baby was in great hands.  She comes with my highest recommendation, and I owe her my deepest gratitude for being a trusted partner in my postpartum journey.”

— Mari, San Francisco

“Annie is a rare blend of (1) an ultra competent "get it done" proactive type, and (2) a calming non-judgmental energy who anyone would feel comfortable having in their home. She's extremely knowledgeable and inspires confidence in her clients. A huge comfort and lifeline.”

— Sean, Mill Valley

“What makes Annie special is that not only is she warm, caring and nurturing as you would expect someone in this field to be, she is extremely thoughtful and applies a high degree of intellect to her work and interactions. Her passion for nurturing people through this transition and helping them not feel isolated / build a sense of community shines through. All of this gave us the utmost confidence in inviting her into our home to care for us and our newborn in what is a very intimate and delicate time. I would snap Annie up and clone her if I could!”

— Ahu, Tiburon

“It must be noted that I’m someone who seldom/never writes reviews (but is a keen reader of them!) so, even if you read no further, simply know that writing this says a lot about how highly I rate Annie, how valuable I believe her service is, and how much I want other mothers and families to know about and benefit from all that she offers as a human and a postpartum doula. It’s taken me some time to write this as I have struggled to put down in words how much Annie means to me. What an incredibly tender, vulnerable and bewildering time those early weeks of motherhood are. What stands out as I reflect back on that time with Annie, are two key things: how wonderful she was with my newborn and how considerate she was with me (and my family). Annie is a wonderful listener and I was struck by the sensitivity and acuity of her questions. Her thoughtful inquiries not only helped give her a better picture of my specific situation and needs, so that she could tailor her caregiving, but also guided me, in an entirely new landscape, to the resources I might be in need of. When it came to finding answers (which I still rely on Annie for), she generously combined her insight, personal experience and training with her network and additional up-to-date research to ensure everything was balanced and I was able to make an informed decision for myself, my family and baby. When you’re sleep deprived and learning on the job, having someone you trust cut through the noise and information overwhelm is a real gift. Annie is constantly learning and her innate curiosity is such an asset. She’s full of amazing parenting hacks and pearls of wisdom. I learned so much from her simply by the way she interacted with our baby. As a first-time mother fairly recently arrived in a new country with family far away, Annie filled so many necessary support and caregiving roles. I feel so lucky that she came into our lives.”

— Amy F, Mill Valley

“My husband and I are so happy we had Annie as our PP doula. She helped us both immensely as we transitioned into first time parents and provided us so much guidance and support in our new journey. She has a breadth of knowledge and an extended network of contacts to help both mom and baby. She quickly felt apart of the family and my baby (and dog!) both fell in love with her. I highly recommend Annie and her doula services. If you are on the fence about hiring for PP care, do it! You will not regret it and your future self will thank you!”

— Caitlin, San Francisco

“I am endlessly grateful for Annie and her support for me and my baby girl, and my only regret was that I didn't find her sooner!! As a first time mom, I was overwhelmed with anxiety around feeding, sleeping and making sure my baby was healthy and happy. Annie not only listened to and validated my worries, but she helped me overcome my anxieties one by one. The safety and comfort she brought to our home helped me become more comfortable in my new mom skin. From helping me take time for self care to finding the best ways to interact with my baby, and even guiding me through some tough sleep regressions, Annie was a constant guiding voice and strong support system. She is now the voice in my head helping to calm and guide me during challenging moments, and I can't thank her enough for that!”

— Paige C, San Rafael

“I couldn't have imagined how much our family needed Annie until we had her care during the first four months of our daughter's life. There are so many things I can say about why working with her was so special to us, but here are a few highlights that stand out to me. Annie was able to provide different types of emotional support to both my husband and me during such a HUGE transition in our lives, and when we really needed it the most. She was the perfect first person I trusted to care for my daughter - I could deeply relax knowing that my baby was safe and in such attentive care with Annie while I recuperated and rested. She guided us through many of the initial processes that new parents navigate - breastfeeding, how to pump, setting up the nursery, naps, sleep, etc, and she has an extensive network of specialized care providers that she referred us to, as needed. Annie was there to witness, empathize, understand, and guide us through the profound initiation into new parenthood. The first months of our daughter's life will always come with memories of Annie by our side. She will be our friend for life.”

— Shelly, Mill Valley

“I can’t say enough good things about my time with Annie. Before baby arrived, she helped me prepare myself and my home for the postpartum period. After the dust settled and my mom/MIL went home, I am so thankful that we had Annie to help me adjust to life as a first time mom. In those early weeks, when everything was new and a bit scary, Annie guided us through many elements of newborn care. She was there for our first bath, taught us a good nap routine and helped me prep for my first solo flight with baby. She kept me fed, hydrated and well rested/relaxed, which was especially important as my husband transitioned back to work. On top of all the baby help, she became best friends with our bernedoodle puppy, which made his adjustment to our new normal much easier as well. Just watching Annie with my daughter taught me so much and I am very thankful for the time we had with her!”

— Rachael S, San Francisco

“Annie has been an absolute godsend for our family. Annie helped me gain confidence in so many facets of new motherhood - from my first trip out of the house, how to maneuver all of our baby gear, to simply helping me understand how to interact with my new baby. Annie is intuitive, kind beyond words, warm, and supportive. During those delicate weeks after welcoming our first baby, Annie was an incredibly calming and reassuring presence in our home. She helped me connect to my baby as well as myself, and I simply can't imagine going through those early weeks of motherhood without her. Annie made a huge imprint on our hearts, and will forever be considered family.”

— Liz O, Corte Madera

“I love Annie. As a second time mom, I know that real support those first few months is critical and something I didn't have for my first baby. I instantly connected with Annie. At every visit she cared for me and both of my sons in the ways we needed for that day. She helped set up healthy habits for my baby's sleep routine, and could always help with my endless questions that came up while caring for a newborn. She is open, loving, generous and knowledgeable. She provides steadiness and reassurance in such a vulnerable time. She became part of our family and really made our time with our new baby more peaceful.”

—Erin A, San Francisco