Tari Neill, LM, CPM

Tari is an exceptional doula, birth worker, community activist, massage therapist, and midwife. She has a great deal of integrity, is honest, and knows how to help pregnant women, whether prenatally, during their labor and birth, or postpartum. I would not hesitate to hire Tari in any capacity related to childbirth.

I can’t think of anyone I would rather have at the birth of our children. Our relationship with Tari started 10 years ago when we were pregnant with our first child. My wife Laura said we should hire a Doula for the birthing. Me, the tightwad skeptic said WHY, it’s just more money to spend! We’re going to be in Sutter Hospital, we have a doctor, nurses, a midwife, where would we squeeze in a Doula (thank goodness Tari is petite). Obviously Laura won that argument and I’m so happy she did.
The thing is in the hospital, the doctors, nurses and midwives are understaffed. Tari served an important function that I didn’t know was needed, when you are in labor for 14 hours, it helps to have someone there that understands what is going on. Between the breathing, walking, hugging, and confidence boosting, she is invaluable.
Looking back, it was one of the best financial investments I ever made. Needless to say, Tari was back for all three of our next children which were born at home with no complications. We consider her our good luck charm. I think we were one of Tari’s first clients in her new midwife status and we are so pleased to be able to recommend her to anybody having a baby!
Eric and Laura, and Audrey, Ian, Jonah, and baby Summer!