“As new parents with twins we can't say enough good things about the Bridgetown baby team. They are kind, flexible, supportive. They go with the flow of what you need - from tips to simply giving you alone time and a night of amazing sleep. Waking up to sleeping fed swaddled babies, a cooked breakfast, coffee, clean washing, dishwasher running, formula made up and even well loved pets made us want to keep them forever!”
—Sheena P., mom to twins
“We needed help for those first few months of our baby's life so that we could be the parents to our baby that we want to be... confident, loving, and curious. As first-time, older parents we also wanted support in this critical time so that we can be the kind of partner we want to be to each other as we embark on this new journey. Bridgetown Baby allowed us a couple nights a week to look forward to consecutive hours of sleep (yay!), and also help during the day when we could learn things like strategies on bath time, breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and the all-important compassionate listening ear that every new parent needs. Because of our schedule we had the privilege of working with Whitney, Merriah, Brita, Katie, Heather, and Liz over the course of our time with Bridgetown, and each and every one of them immediately felt like a good friend who was delightfully easy to welcome into our home. I made sure to get a photo of our baby with these wonderful women so that when she is older we can show her just how much love she was surrounded by from the very beginning. Thank you, Bridgetown Baby!”
—Kate A., first time mom
“Bridgetown Baby, Merriah, and Armanthia came through for our family when we really needed the support. After our plans for postpartum help fell through in the immediate postpartum period, and with me still barely able to walk with a toddler and newborn to care for, I reached out to Bridgetown Baby and Merriah responded immediately. With limited notice, she found my family the support we needed to heal, rest, and integrate a new little person into our’s and our toddler’s world. Everything we experienced - the professionalism, the kindness, the details that were managed incredibly well and quickly - left us feeling held and supported in a time where we desperately needed it. And our doula Armanthia - there are no words to adequately express our gratitude for her as both a caretaker and a human. She does this work because it was meant for her, and every family that is lucky enough to work with her is being handed an invaluable gift. She saw our needs before I could find a way to fully explain them, then jumped in repeatedly to make sure they were taken care of. My body had the space it needed to begin healing because of her and she kept our home and children afloat. Our kids love her, we love her, and it was hard to see her go. We would have her back in a heartbeat, and we plan to.”
— Lisa Marie W., second time parent
“Our baby had lost a little too much weight from birth and as first time parents it was stressful to hear! Melissa came over the SAME day and helped create a plan to get his weight up and maintain my supply as we figured out what was going on. She also found that he had a tongue tie (after 5 people told us he didn’t) and it changed breastfeeding for us. He went from drinking 8ml in ~45 min to 2oz! She truly made breastfeeding possible for our family and went above and beyond to help us. It was also so nice having someone come to our home in those early, sleepy postpartum weeks. Bridgetown Baby’s team was great at connecting us with her so quickly when we needed help too, it blew my mind and gave us so much peace and encouragement.”
—Alexandria A., first time mom
“As first time parents who have never been around infants before we really appreciated the expertise and support of Brita! Having her in our home felt natural, which I didn't expect. She very much put us at ease.Brita answered our questions in ways that left room for our family's choices and individual needs but was also firm and concise in the information she gave. It very much felt like I was speaking to someone knowledgeable with concrete information I could trust and modify to our life. One of the primary reasons we sought a doula for home support was to help our older aunt feel comfortable taking care of an infant - Bridgetown Baby was SO helpful. Our aunt now feels much more confident and has tools to care for and engage our new baby. We are so grateful to have had this resource!! We interacted with several staff at Bridgetown Baby and they were all so informative and caring of our needs and experience. It really felt like they were taking the time to know us and aid us in a very tailored way. Notable to us, our doula was receptive and comfortable with they/them pronouns for us and our child. I would definitely recommend them for an overnight, day teaching sessions, or any of their other postpartum services.”
—Meghan K., first time parent
“Bridgetown Baby overnight doulas are a life saver for new moms! My wife and I didn't realize this type of service existed until a friend generously gifted us 4 days. IT WAS EPIC. To go from sleeping 2-3 broken hours to essentially sleeping through the night, knowing your baby is being cared for by a loving professional, there just aren't words to describe the difference. Our doula, Merriah, gave us advice, made our little one feel so secure with her expert swaddles, she even straightened up and made us breakfast we continued services as long as we could afford. The first 3 months with our baby wouldn't have been as enjoyable, and we wouldn't have been as present as parents, if it weren't for Bridgetown Baby!”
—Bernice C., first time mom
“My husband and I worked with Bridgetown Baby to help us take care of our newborn twins and we had an amazing experience end-to-end. We strongly recommend the team to anyone having new babies who might need some help (day or night). From the first moment, Merriah and the team stood out in their warmth, knowledge, care and how personable they are. We have worked with multiple doulas from the team including Krystle, Merriah, Atika, and Camilla - and they have all been super amazing. We were originally a little hesitant about the idea of having different doulas come on different nights, but the team is well coordinated and we actually enjoyed the different perspectives and personal touch each of the doulas offered. The team has gone above and beyond ensuring our first month with the twins is as smooth as it can be - we felt like they have become a part of our family, and we can't imagine doing it without them! Again - STRONGLY recommend”
—Nadav S., father of twins
“Bridgetown Baby made the first 3 months of our baby's life a real pleasure. The night cover meant that we could really enjoy our time with him rather than always struggling to find ways to overcome our tiredness.”
—Matt P.
“As first time parents who have never been around infants before we really appreciated the expertise and support of Brita! Having her in our home felt natural, which I didn't expect. She very much put us at ease. Brita answered our questions in ways that left room for our family's choices and individual needs but was also firm and concise in the information she gave. It very much felt like I was speaking to someone knowledgeable with concrete information I could trust and modify to our life. Notable to us, our doula was receptive and comfortable with they/them pronouns for us and our child. I would definitely recommend them for an overnight, day teaching sessions, or any of their other postpartum services.”
—Meghan K., first time mom
“I cannot thank Merriah enough for everything that she did to make me feel more relaxed and confident about being a new mom. Her mere presence was inspiring and encouraging around all of the things we were doing to welcome our new baby girl into the world. Merriah also went above and beyond what I expected by helping us find all sorts of resources and answering my many text message questions throughout the day. My husband had the Papa package, and was so grateful for Merriah's tips and guidance, and support of what he was doing. I highly recommend using Merriah or any of the doulas at Bridgetown baby for postpartum support, for moms and dads/partners. It is definitely WAY worth the money, as it is an investment in this new life we are welcoming into the world.”
—Natalie D., mom of twins
“I loved my PP Doula, she was an amazing support during COVID times-Krystle was understanding and so helpful. She is also a great cook!”
—Christina P. third time mom
“From the initial consult to our day shift and night shift we've had so far, Bridgetown Baby has been nothing short of amazing! Like others mentioned, they are so helpful even if you're like us and have a lot of family in town. There's something so calming and helpful about someone whose JOB is to hold your baby while you sleep at night. Merriah is professional, friendly and super comfortable to have in your home. She was a total rockstar during our overnight shift, not only caring for our daughter but cooking/baking up a storm as well to stock our fridge! I am so thankful and highly recommend them.”
—Staci H., second time mom
“With family living so far away, the Bridgetown crew was our lifeline during the first weeks after our daughter's birth. Their warm, calm and professional demeanor and the natural way they came in and became an extended part of our "new born nest" played a huge part in making those first fuzzy weeks more manageable and even enjoyable! My husband and I even dared to venture out on our first date night after just a month of Frankie being born knowing she was in the safe hands of Emily. Also, on the topic of hands and Emily, she gives an excellent shoulder massage for newbie moms who are suffering from the common "nursing shoulders."Love!”
—Karin H., fourth time mom (twins)
“From helping to diagnose a severe tongue tie in my second little girl (which my husband and I missed in the first... leading to major nursing issues) to occupying my toddler so I could make phone calls or take a shower, Merriah's help was truly invaluable to my postpartum experience. She's warm, professional, and (this is especially lovely when you are holed up at home by yourself) really fun and easy to talk to--a real blessing during those sleepless, confusing, crazy first few week! Even if you have wonderful, involved family and friends nearby, there's something... just plain easier about having someone around whose sole purpose is to take care of YOUR needs, be that holding/caring for your baby while you take care of the rest of your life (or sleep at 3am!), or educating and supporting you in becoming a mama.”
—Anna S., second time mom
“Bridgetown Baby is amazing. Our family couldn't visit initially when our daughter was born due to COVID, and Alimah and Annie where amazing. Their lactation support was invaluable - Alimah even helped me learn to use my pump. We appreciated not only the help around the house, ability to shower and nap, but also their care and joy. Annie and Alimah always checked in on me and answered my texts on their off days. They helped us start off parenthood with confidence and sanity and we (and our daughter) are eternally grateful.”
—Rose N., first time mom
“We had a great experience with Bridgetown Baby and highly recommend them to anyone needing newborn care. We are first-time parents of newborn twins without family nearby. Katie was a lifeline to us in the first couple weeks of getting our home (and selves) set up to care for our babies. We learned a ton from her, and she was super warm, reliable, and helpful with gentle suggestions for baby care. She is also a great cook – her homemade meals and bread were restorative when we were exhausted, hungry or both! Brita was also a great doula to work with and super kind to us and our babies.
Camilla made scheduling effortless. The whole Bridgetown Baby staff worked to give us the best experience as new parents. We are so grateful we found them.”
—Timothy K., father of twins
“I just love the caring and compassionate postpartum doulas at Bridgetown! I had never heard of such a thing, and now I don't know how new moms n dads survive without them! I really appreciated getting pro tips on bathing, swaddling, feeding and fitting baby into everyday life. I could feel confident and happy handing my newborn to Brita or Camilla so I could get a much needed nap or shower. I would wake up and there'd be food prepared in my fridge, the laundry had been tackled and my common rooms straightened. And the baby would be sleeping, eating or rocking peacefully. It was such a relief, especially in those early weeks, to have a professional tell me I was doing a great job, thinking of all the right things, and give me a big hug before leaving. I can't say enough about their extraordinary services during such an overwhelming period of time.”
—Caitlin G., first time mom
“As a new parent, it's sometimes hard to know what to ask for or what you need. Carri knows how to make you feel comfortable and how to support you, regardless. She is a true life saver!”
—Veronica F. second time mom
“Bridgetown Baby came in at one of the happiest and hardest times in our lives and made things better. Merriah, the owner, took an incredibly thoughtful approach to making sure she paired our family with the right people on her staff. Over the first four months of our baby's life we worked with a few different doulas and each brought something special and unique into our home. All of the doulas not only took care of our newborn, but helped take care of our entire family. The doulas taught us so much and gave us the support we needed to become much more confident first-time parents. We have already recommended Bridgetown to anyone we know personally and thought the whole internet should know, too!”
—Max G., first time dad
“The first month of parenthood was a whirlwind, and I don't know how I would have done it without Rachel from Bridgetown. Every new parent deserves to be cared for like this.”
—Elizabeth J., first time mom