What clients are saying about Hillary’s doula & child care services:
“My wife, Andi, and I have the highest regard for Hillary and confidently recommend her to anyone seeking help with a new one in the house.
Hillary worked with us after we returned from the hospital with our son. Adding to the complexity was our 2.5 year old daughter, who took some time to warm to this new addition. Hillary closely attended to our son overnight, giving Andi valuable time to rest between pumping. She cared for our son as though he was one of her kids. She managed feedings and changing so effortlessly that we both slept well while she was our guest. Her attention to detail was evident in her recording of feedings and other information that she passed onto us in the morning.
Hillary also interacted tenderly toward our daughter, who quickly warmed to her. Hillary always made a point to talk with our daughter and to involve her in taking care of our son. Hillary brought books and toys to share with Alexis. Her attention to our daughter greatly helped assuage the jealousy that so often impacts early sibling relationships.
Hillary provided support for the caring of our newborn. She knew all the techniques to prevent fussiness and make life easier for him (and for us). She made a long list of items, which we did not have for our daughter. These played key roles in helping us care for him.”
– E. Mersch, San Francisco
“We felt instantly at ease with Hillary as well. She is totally professional while being open, warm, and understanding. She gave us excellent guidance and prepped us well to have the birth experience we wanted. I went into labor earlier than anticipated, and Hillary was completely available and supportive while we were at home, and then at the hospital. During my labor and the birth she was completely present and supportive of me and my husband, and was really great with all of the hospital staff.”
– B. Axline, Fairfax
I was pregnant with my second child and looking for a doula with whom I could connect, and was gratefully introduced to Hillary. From our first meeting at my home, she was professional, informative, calm, and most of all, a reassuring presence. From the start, she went beyond the call of duty, telephoning me often, stopping by to check up on me, and befriending my 4 year-old.
I could not have had the birth experience I had were it not for Hillary at my side the entire time. For the entire 11 hours, she did acupressure on my hands and feet, acted as the go-between for the nurses, my family, and me. She kept the room calm and quiet when I needed it, and helped me through every contraction. Not every person in the world can be depended on during such moments. But I felt I could completely depend on her.
Birth turned into postpartum and she continued to help me during the late evening hours, making sure I was taking care of myself, resting, getting sleep, serving me food to eat and plenty of liquid to drink, making meals and setting the table for my family. She helped with the baby and got me off to a breastfeeding start. She played with and took very good care of my 4 year-old as well so I could sleep. It was the hugest source of relief and support and I loved having her in our home. When I had some more complicated breastfeeding issues, Hillary got me in contact the same day with a fantastic lactation consultant and she was there during our consultation to make sure it all went well for me.
As time has gone on, she has also given me parenting advice as that is another area of knowledge she has. Her compassionate nature has made it a pleasure from which to seek advice.
What can I say except that Hillary has been there for me at every turn, around every corner. She continues to check in on and help with my girls and me two years later, and has become one of the most special persons in my life. My girls and I have are blessed to know her.
– I. McComish, Tiburon
“As a new mom I was overwhelmed, but Hillary was there every step of the way. Her knowledge and guidance helped me relax and enjoy the process. I will recommend her services to everyone!”
– A. Didovic, Mill Valley
“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Hillary Wollin as a child caregiver for your family. She entered our lives when our now 16-month-old daughter was 11 months. Hillary is one of the most amazing women I have ever met and most of all has the energy of a young professional woman. She’s intelligent, reliable and so loving & affectionate.
She is well versed in child development, both due to her trade of being a doula, parenting coach and her natural affinity toward children. She has an unbelievable relationship with our daughter, turning simple life experiences into engaging learning activities. Hillary also knows to structure time well, but is also flexible with our busy lives.
Hillary takes our daughter to various story time sessions throughout Marin County every week and is exceptional at keeping us up to date with photos & videos daily. She also has brought music into her life not only by music class but singing to her throughout the day while in the car or simply at home while having lunch or playing in the house.
We are convinced that our daughter owes much of her positive development to her presence. Her approach to caring for Scarlett complements our parenting as well, as she respects our personal philosophies while being confident enough to independently make day-to-day decisions regarding our daughter.”
– A. Lillis, San Francisco
“Hillary has been with us every step of the way. When my daughter was born four years ago, she helped guide me & my husband adjust to being new parents with support any time we needed it. As the years have passed and our second daughter was born, she has again been a source of knowledge and guidance to all our struggles and adjustments.
We have been surprised at how little changes made such a positive impact on our family. We have been able to develop a new found sense of pride and confidence in our parenting and are so much happier as a family thanks to Hillary. I believe that she is an invaluable resource for every family!”
– Nicole S., Mill Valley CA