As a new mom I was all over the place. I was SO thankful that I secured postpartum services with Reyna. You will think to yourself that you can go get massages on your own but sadly, you won't have the headspace to do that the first couple weeks. Reyna comes to your home to take care of you so you don't have to be far from your little one. She offers so much knowledge and her calming energy was always appreciated. Do yourself a favor and contact her! Thank you Reyna for taking such good care of me during my postpartum journey! read more

Reyna has done amazing massages, both prenatal and postpartum. She focuses me on my breath and speaks words of affirmation and asks me about my experiences, feelings, worries, etc. She validates it all. Before the prenatal massage, she did a side lying release on me. Whatever she did that day worked and sent me into labor later that evening! (I was almost 40 weeks) Her hand is firm, flow is nice, and the pressure is just right. Looking forward to the next massage! read more

Reyna is truly exceptional. As a physician, I had good knowledge about the medical elements of labor and delivery, however I hired Reyna hoping for emotional and spiritual support during the process. Not only did she provide this and meet all of my expectations, but she provided so much more. Reyna began meeting with me in person during my second trimester. She helped me and my husband determine our goals and priorities for delivery. She provided much emotional support during my second and third trimester and was available any time via text with questions that I had. She provided pre-natal massage and reading materials. She helped me prepare for the transition to motherhood. She provided resources about the care of the new mother in the first 40 days after childbirth especially with regards to nutrition. She helped use her native heritage to guide me in planning a variety of rituals for the birth of my child and also for his introduction to the different elements (water, fire, earth, air). When it came to the delivery, we ended up having to schedule a c-section at the last minute. I mourned loosing the opportunity for a vaginal birth, and Reyna helped me through this process. I was so grateful to have her even if for a c-section. She was able to be there for my c-section even though it came a month before my due date. She helped calm my nerves the morning of surgery, and helped to re-focus my husband and I on positive energies and being present for the experience. She led a beautiful guided meditation for us before we went back to the operating room. She provided support to my large group of family members while they remained in the waiting room. After the birth of our child, she checked in on me frequently via phone while I remained in the hospital. When I returned home she paid us several home visits. She made sure I was recovering appropriately and caring for myself. On each visit she gave a wonderful long massage to myself and also one to my baby. My baby just loved her massage technique and was so calmed by her! She taught me how to perform infant massage and craniosacral massage which has proven to be so useful. I give my very highest recommendation for Reyna. Whether you are having a vaginal delivery- medicated or Unmedicated, or cesarean delivery, she will make the experience markedly better. She will help you connect deeply with the experience of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood instead of just letting it rush by. She is worth every penny! read more

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Reyna is an amazing doula. She brings divine energy and services to the table. She made herself available and present for my labor and delivery and assisted me through my postpartum! As a FTM I didn't know what to expect and I am beyond grateful my son and I chose her to support us through this journey. I am forever grateful and look forward to having her for my next birthing journeys Reyna, Tlazocamati and I look forward to our future encounters read more

Reyna saved me and my family while I was newly postpartum. I was deeply struggling emotionally (and of course physically recovering as well) and she was the only person that could actually meet me where I was at. Her healing presence along with her wisdom, knowledge and skills brought me back to life. She is truly the definition of a healer. She stayed many nights into the early morning hours doing massage to calm my nervous system, holding our baby so that we could get some rest, cooking for us, helping me shower, and imparting her wisdom in caring for babies. Reyna is deeply intuitive, grounded, loving, present, and possesses immense depth. I am so grateful the universe brought her to us! read more

From the first time I spoke to Reyna, I was touched by her kindness, calm manner and her accommodative nature. My 8-week postpartum healing sessions with her were truly beautiful and nourishing. Reyna and I had discussed doing post-partum massages, belly binding and more based on my plan for a Natural delivery. But, I ended up having an emergency C-Section and we had to change our schedule and massage plans. Reyna was pillar of support and nurturing in my recovery. She massaged my aches and pains with gentle pressure that would sooth me and put me to sleep. She did mild chores and held my 2-week old baby so that I could get some much needed sleep. The days Reyna came home, my home felt calm and positively energized. The first bath we gave my daughter was special because of Reyna. She blessed her and gave her a bath with rose petals in it - my baby was calm and relaxed and I have a memory I will cherish forever. In the later weeks, as I recovered and pain reduced, Reyna used her expert techniques and her massages helped remove knots in my muscles. On some days she would have a meal with me- and it was wonderful to chat with her - adult interaction was really needed! Reyna is a gentle, kind and nurturing person. She truly cares for her clients and supports them at their most vulnerable. I recommend including her in your "village". She helps the mother heal and relax - which is extremely crucial during those initial weeks after having a baby. read more

Reyna assisted me with postpartum care. It was something I didn't know I needed. The whole experience was physically healing and spiritually enlightening. She is very knowledgeable and explained everything through the whole process which was an educational experience. What I learned from her was also beneficial for my own postpartum self care which I was very grateful for. Reyna is caring and supportive which can be felt the moment you welcome her into your home and family. read more

I usually don't write very many Yelp reviews but I had to write one for Reyna. She is so kind, gentle, and down to earth. Scheduling with her was easy. She came to my home and gave me a wonderful massage. Followed by a calming yoni steam. Then her and her assistant did a rebozzo bone closing and belly binding. It was just what I needed after giving birth less than 5 weeks ago. It was so great talking with Reyna, she is so knowledgeable and it felt like we were old friends. She spoke words of affirmation and healing during my massage and lent a listening ear. I recommend her for all mothers and soon to be mothers needing some self care. It was truly an amazing experience that helped me during my postpartum recovery. read more

Reyna was wonderful to have as a doula from beginning to end! I felt she had really good, calming energy from the moment I met her. She was very flexible and caring and encouraging throughout our entire time together. She great about respecting your wishes and doing what makes you most comfortable. She stayed with me during the toughest time of my labor and helped me breathe through it before the epidural. She also stayed with me so that my partner could go home and take a break and come back refreshed. Then when I had to have a c section, Reyna stayed at the hospital until the baby was born, all the while we felt so supported! Postpartum, Reyna totally spoiled me and she was very careful about only coming when she was healthy and wearing a mask. I would definitely hire her again! read more

Reyna is awesome! We became fast friends because she is someone that makes you feel comfortable right away. It was really important for me to honor the traditions of my culture mixed with a research based practice. Reyna blended to two perfectly and that helped me heal during my postpartum period. Reyna is skilled in massages and customizing recovery to the individual. For me, this included baths, massages, sitz baths, closing of the bones, theta healing, and honest conversation. I'm so grateful to have found Reyna during this precious time in my life. I only wish I would have been able to work with her prior to giving birth as well. read more

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Hi there fellow Yelpers! I met Reyna while I was 6 months pregnant and I knew she was the perfect fit as my doula. Reyna's holistic approach made going through a vaginal birth better than expected. Her expertise made my first pregnancy a good one. Reyna's timing was perfect, and having her compose demeanor kept me calm throughout the whole process. She knew the right time when to leave to the hospital and also what to do once my contractions began. Before leaving for the hospital, she helped me labor at my house for 9 hours performing prenatal massages and guided Bella, our now 2 month old daughter, in my womb through her Spinning Babies technique which positioned her for birth. Back labor was not easy but with Reyna's help we had a beautiful healthy baby girl. She assisted with postpartum massages, closed my bones with rebozo and showed me how to do a sitz bath with rosemary and lavander leafs. All of this helped me heal during recovery. No words can describe how grateful my husband and I are for you Reyna! Thank You! read more

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Reyna is so kind and talented! Her presence is very calming and grounding. She is very good at addressing the spiritual and emotional and creating peaceful Theta state! Sarah Newman read more

Hi! If you are in need of support and guidance during your pregnancy I highly recommend Reyna, La Doula for all your pregnancy and post-partum needs. Reyna was a HUGE help in coaching my partner and me on birthing positions, stretches, breathing techniques, herbal teas and meditations to be fully present in the process. Reyna did some amazing massages and herbal baths while I was pregnant which helped immensely to clear my mind, aura, spirit, and heart. We went over my birth plan a few times to make sure we were on the same page. She was happy to meet my Dr at Kaiser, as Reyna was part of my team. During the delivery, Reyna served as a buffer between the Dr and Nurses. She was my left hand as my husband was my right. They did so well working together. Taking turns to create a harmonious balance. Thankfully, I was able to have the Natural birth I'd always hoped for. Reyna uses encouraging words of optimism, love, and strength. I am so happy we were able to work with her both: pregnancy and post-partum. I believe her efforts, teachings, and supports made a world of difference in our birthing experience. I will defiantly work with her again if we decide to extend our family. Warmest. read more

Reyna was our Doula and was amazing. She gave me confidence, great information, tools to support breatfeeding success and helped me acheive the pregnancy and birth I wanted. My son was born full term with no complications. I am forever greatful for Reynas support. read more

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It was a blessing to have Reyna as a part of our community of caregivers when baby was born. She added an element of tradition and nurturing. She was responsive and gentle throughout the entire time. Talking with her always brought me a sense of calm. The yoni steam and reboso helped me to focus on self care after baby. I kept focusing on all things baby and Reyna would come over and remind me to eat, drink water and take care of myself. To offer gratitude to my body for the miracle and strength it took to bring baby into this world. We also did the placenta encapsulation. She picked it up and brought it back within a few days. I would highly recommend her and her services. Well worth the investment. I will definitely call her again if we have another baby!! read more

I got Reyna's referral from my sister who also had her as birth and postpartum doula. I have had a great positive experience with her services. She would help me calm my nerves while discussing about pregnancy symptoms and taught me some useful exercises and breathing techniques. She works with a lot of herbs and the postpartum massages have been very relaxing. She also helped me with a good backup doula when she was unavailable for sometime. Overall very happy with her. read more

I met Reyna 10 years ago before she discovered birth work. Reyna has been a gift in my life , she has doula'd me through many transitions and challenges in my life. She has the gift of being fully present and truly knows how to listen. When I'm with Reyna, I feel so special because she remembers the things that are important to me. She points out things in me that know one else can see (good and bad). When she decided to embark her journey into birth work, I was ecstatic! I just knew she would be a natural and was so excited for all the women she get to hold and support. If your looking for a big sister, wise aunty type of doula, Reyna is your doula! Lastly she has powerful healing hands, Reyna is one of the best massage therapist I've known. I can only imagine how comforting her touch must feel to a laboring body. read more

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For my first pregnancy, I was completely nervous with the thought of being in labor and the hospital protocols. I was researching all that I could to help make my pregnancy go as smooth as possible and for my baby to stay as healthy as possible. Now I never heard of a Doula until my friend who is studying to become a midwife told me about it and then with my own research, I knew this is what I desired to make pregnancy a magical experience. After all, you're only pregnant for your first time once! So grateful to have came across Reyna on my Doula hunt. I absolutely loved her and her holistic approach to pre natal and postpartum pregnancy. She was just what I was hoping for in a Doula. Respecting mine and my partners wishes and being completely supportive every step of the way. Having an answer or recommendation for any question or concern that we had. There for us any hour of the day, even at 3am when I started having contractions, I texted her and she responded so quick! I contacted her when I was 33 weeks in, being that I found out I was pregnant very late and finding out about Doulas about 30 weeks in.. Let me tell ya... it's never too late in the pregnancy to get a doula! She responded back to my request in less than 24 hours. She wanted to meet me and my husband that same weekend. She was so sweet and her energy made us feel very comfortable. Her years of being a school teacher, working with children and being very knowledgeable about children, babies and the journey of motherhood (having 2 older kids of her own), made us feel like we couldn't go wrong. A couple days later we made it official and accepted her as our doula. She was so accommodating with our time and met us for our first prenatal visit 2 weeks later. Providing us with all the labor details, how to prepare and what to expect. Showing me different positions to work with the contractions and how to better position and work with baby for labor. Showing my husband how to make the journey easier and allowing him to be more involved. It all happened so fast.. I went into labor the 2nd day after our visit making my baby a whole month early. Unexpectedly, going to the hospital and finding out I was already 6 centimeters dilated. My husband got ahold of Reyna and she was there within an hour! I got to the hospital around 1:30pm and had baby boy at 7:19pm. She stayed with us the entire labor. Being the greatest support system and allowing my future midwife friend to shadow her and work alongside her. Using essential oils and massaging techniques to ease the contractions and make labor as easy as can be! Giving my husband advice and allowing him to be very involved. I couldn't have been more satisfied with my labor! It was a magical experience for sure. Better than I could have imagined. Achieving an all natural vaginal birth and manifesting a healthy baby! Couldn't have done it without an amazing support team. Postpartum is just as amazing with her help and guidance. Coming through to our house a week later with my placenta capsules. Giving me the best advice for self care. Reminding me that postpartum care is very very important. Offering belly binding, massages, showing me the yoni sitz bath. And also, a cranial massage for my husband, acknowledging his efforts. Also, giving baby a massage and showing us massage techniques that we can do for baby when he feels uneasy and for comfort. All in all, our experience with Reyna has been nothing less than amazing! Already recommended her to my cousin who is now 3 months pregnant. She is worth every penny. So grateful for her and being a part of this ever so magical adventure! Thank you, Reyna! read more

Reyna helped me in labor for 27 hours with my first son. What I can say is she has both a soft feminine energy and a strong, affirmative energy too. Both qualities allow for a smooth birth as I leveraged her nurturing side when I was vulnerable and I leaned on her firm energy when I needed to push through the pain. I am indebted to Reyna for the birth of our son Kurtis read more

Reyna is magical! She has a very beautiful way of connecting with the mama, papa, and baby! The magic is felt in the way she weaves in each family member and the attention she gives to each!!!!..I highly recommend her services, she is warm, intuitive, generous with her time and knowledge!!! My family loves Reyna!!! read more

Reyna is an amazing birth support Doula. I appreciated how she coached me through my birth journey with compassion, open mindedness and an overall healing energy. Her support is worth it's weight in gold. I highly recommend working with her and utilizing her range of services from rebozo exercises, to guided meditations to help you refocus and center yourself and your baby as the biggest priority in an overwhelmingly chatty medical world. Pregnancy can be tough and she provided much needed perspective, relief and joy when it was all too much. Her role in my labor was key to me achieving the type of birth I wanted to have with my daughter after days of an unplanned induction. the placenta pills she created we're game changing for me during post Partum. If you're considering reaching out to her this is your sign to see if you two are a good fit. Few doulas incorporate indigenous medicine and perspective into their practice and I feel honored that my daughter who carries indigenous blood lines got to be positively shaped by her care and practice. read more

My husband and I are grateful to have worked with Reyna! We were anxious, nervous and excited expecting our first baby and knew we would need some coaching through the process. We reached out to Reyna and she immediately responded and was able to work with our schedule to meet with us. We connected with Reyna right away, she is very sweet and kind! Although our birth plan didn't go as planned, we had to get a cesarean because our baby was breeched, Reyna was still able to work with us in preparing us mentally and spiritually for our planned surgery. She also worked with us post-partum and was super helpful to me as a new mom with Bellybinding, massages, and different techniques to help me in recovery. Reyna is very accommodating and has a lot of knowledge and resources to share! I'm also certain I will work with Reyna again if we decide to have another baby :) read more

For my baby shower my sister surprised me with the news that she would provide a doula for my delivery, if I decided to have one. Her good friend Reyna was a doula and my sister trusted her and trusted the fact that I would have a better experience with her by my side. Reyna came over to our house on a Sunday afternoon to meet with my husband and I. My initial impression of Reyna was that her presence was instantly a calming one. During that first visit Reyna took the time to get to know us, our story, what we wanted for our child and for our delivery. She taught us about the delivery process and what our experience would be like at the hospital. She provided us with information that no one had told about us before, even having gone through birthing classes at our hospital. She showed us exercises and techniques that would help alleviate the burden on my back as my belly grew during the last months of pregnancy and during labor. This whole process incorporated my husband as an equal participant of the pregnancy and delivery. I'm sure that if he were to write his own testimonial he would talk about how much Reyna helped him be a present and equal partner in the entire process. After that first visit, my husband and I were convinced that we wanted Reyna to be a part of our delivery. We already felt more confident not only to take on labor, but to take on being parents. Our follow up visits with Reyna included learning more pregnancy exercises and birthing techniques. Reyna also helped us work on our birth plan, and emailed back and forth with us until we felt we had it just right. Before Reyna, I wasn't sure about too much regarding labor and delivery, except for the fact that I wanted a natural birth with no epidural. Now I can say that it would not have been possible without Reyna. I began having mild contractions on a Thursday. Reyna spoke to us over the phone and through text and provided guidance as we needed. By Friday I was already having what I considered to be strong contractions. Reyna came over to our house to help with anything and everything we needed. She guided my husband on how to make me feel more comfortable, and also gave him a break at times to nap and compose himself. She did everything from making us lunch, to helping us go on walks, guiding us through exercises and helping me into a bath. She even helped clean our house a little which I felt guilty about but she simply responded with "I am here to help with anything and everything you need right now." She left us to continue to labor at home and by the next morning I was 100% sure that I was ready to go to the hospital. We put our shoes on, grabbed our bag, arranged for our dog sitter to pick him up and were almost on our way. I called Reyna to update her. She asked me about what and how I was feeling and advised, "I think you can stay at home a little longer. I recommend not going to the hospital yet." And so we took her advice, which was one of the key moments that changed the course of my delivery story for the better. We continued to labor in the comfort of our home for another day with Reyna by our side. The pain of the contractions was getting stronger and unbearable by my measure, but Reyna reassured me that I was strong enough and that my body was made for this. I know that if I would have went to the hospital I would have either been sent home, or taken in and had a much different story. We finally headed to the hospital at 12 pm on Sunday and when I arrived I was 4 cm dilated, just enough to be checked in. Reyna was instrumental at the hospital, providing a calming presence and being there for whatever we needed, but never overstepping. At one point I started to experience pain in my back during contractions, commonly referred to as "back labor," which was my breaking point. Reyna quickly started to administer cold compress on my back during contractions and helped my husband coach me through. Her knowledge and assistance made all of the difference and I know that if it were not for her, I would have asked for an epidural. My son Alexander Kamil was born at 12:57 am and I felt like I had transcended heaven and earth to bring him into the world, having felt every ounce of the pain that came along with it. I had never felt happier, stronger, and more capable of my abilities as a woman and a mother now. Reyna's support didn't end after delivery. A couple of days after we returned home from the hospital she visited to check in with us and on how I was feeling. She placed a belly wrap on me, which not only provided my mid-section with essential post partum support, but was a very comforting process. She taught my husband how to place it on me for the next time. We were thankful to have her presence back in our home now that the baby was here, and help fill us with that calming feeling once again. I am forever thankful to Reyna for her role in bringing Alexander into this world in a natural, loving and calming environment. read more

Being a procrastinator, I didn't decide to have a doula until about maybe my 35th week of pregnancy. Once I did, I interviewed many wonderful doulas and had basically made my decision, although I felt it may have been a bit hasty since I felt I was short on time. I had forgotten that I had one more doula to interview and even missed our call time. I was looking for that one special person who spoke to my heart though, but I figured that the woman I had selected was good enough. I received the email from Reyna asking if we were still on for the interview call that I had clearly flaked on (so sorry, Reyna!). After profusely apologizing, we scheduled it for the next day. When I spoke with Reyna on the phone, she was everything that I wanted. She was the right mix of spiritual, practical, knowledgeable, experienced, supportive, and loving. Being a suburban hippie, I was waiting for certain buzz words of someone that spoke to my nervous soul and provided a sense of calm. Reyna is connected to the universe and is incredibly intuitive. I knew right away that I had to meet her in person and asked if we could meet that same day. She happened to be in my area doing postpartum work, so I was able to meet her maybe 2-3 hours later. As soon as we met in person, she gave me a big hug and I was sold. I knew she was the one who would help me through this magical journey of labor and help bring my first child into this world I met with Reyna two times before the actual labor. I appreciated how she is an excellent listener, down to earth, and provided the calming energy that I needed. I felt so comfortable with her and enjoyed just hanging out and talking too! I was super nervous going into my induction, but felt empowered and more confident after each time we met. I never once felt pressured or pushed into her beliefs and practices. My labor didn't go accordingly (do they ever??), but she and my husband tag teamed to tend to my needs. I am so grateful to have had her as my doula and will never forget the important role she played in bringing my son into this world. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. read more

Having Reyna's help during my pregnancy, natural birth, and postpartum journey is one of the best things that ever happened to me. This was my first pregnancy, and I was going through lots of stress caused by situations at home and work. I also hoped to have a unmediated birth, so I reached out to Doula at 8th month for spiritual and emotional support and guidance. Reyna was referred by another Doula I contacted and I feel so fortunate and blessed to have had her support. The first time I met with Reyna, I knew she is the person I was looking for. I talked with her about the difficulty I'm going through in my family life and my expectations for delivery. She listened and talked to me with total empathy, compassion, calmness and warm encouragement. During our first class, she nearly served a role as a marriage therapist to help me and my husband refresh our love, commitment and hope for each other and our new future roles as being mother and father. Our heart were filled with gratitude and tenderness. She provided me several great books about pregnancy, natural birth, postpartum recovery and parenting and handouts for how to manage contraction pain at different stages of labor. The books provided me with knowledge about medicated vs. natural birth, which gave me the motivation and reason for a natural birth. During the second class in 37 or 38 weeks, she taught me exercise that promote baby dropping. Afterwards my family and myself could tell that the shape of my belly did change and two days later my ultrasound result confirmed baby head is down. Moreover, Reyna's hands are magical as the massages she gave me were so soothing and healing. In later pregnancy, I had contractions come and go for several times and was able to reach out to Reyna via text message anytime. My active labor was super fast and by the time Reyna arrived at hospital baby was just born. But she help me with baby latching and stayed at my home overnight with my mom to make placenta capsules using the tools she brought. The second morning she drove to hospital with my mom and did belly binding and wonderful massages for me. During her postpartum visits, Reyna introduced Yoni bath which greatly helped my recovery and continued to gave me lots of emotional support. And she even gave my husband a massage to help him reduce stress. I felt so great both spiritually and physically every time after I met her. In summary, Reyna is exceptionally professional, intelligent and knowledgeable about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. And at the same time, she is amazingly calm, kind and caring for Mom, Dad, and baby. Please look no further and hire Reyna! read more

If you are looking for a excellent doula for birth or postpartum she is amazing! She draws on her extensive knowledge of birth, babies and the woman's body to give you just the right type of support you request for your birth and after. She also draws on her ancestral knowledge of traditional birthing ways, which is quite special. She has a very gentle and yet a strong presence. Her massages are excellent for both during your pregnancy and postpartum as is the tender care you will give you and your new born! I can't recommend her enough, my experience with her was wonderful. I hired her for almost everything she offers on her website. I have had a few doulas and attended births. Reyna is one of the best. I can definitely say you can trust this woman she is super experienced and knowledgeable! read more

Having dealt with depression with my first birth I knew getting my placenta encapsulated would be an option. Best option ever! It helped me so much! Having a toddler and a new born was not easy. The pills helped me gain energy when i needed it. My husband even noticed the difference in attitude and energy. Reyna also helped me with belly binding after my second birth. What a great difference it made in my healing process. Looking forward to our next birth and working with Reyna. read more

I connected with Reyna while I was in my third trimester and she was easy to talk to right away. She worked with me in our short time together before delivery and when it came time for me to be induced for health reasons, she was there right away. She stayed up with me and showed me some yoga poses while my husband slept, talked to me when I was unsure and held space for me when I didnt want to talk. She was able to recognize when I transitioned and encouraged me to roar when the time came. I was able to have the pain medicine free birth that I always wanted. She was an invaluable part of my birthing team. Reyna was also helpful during the postpartum period and has always taken the time to answer my questions. We're all set to have her be my doula again for my current pregnancy. Mucha gracias Reyna! read more

I couldn't have delivered the love of my life, my son, Ezra without the fierce devotion of Reyna. She gave me the best deep tissue massage on my sacrum while in labor on command, with love and reverence. She is a true medicine woman. Love her, highly recommend. read more

I began working with Reyna towards the end of second trimester. My husband and I had two visits with her prior to our delivery date and she provided us with visual aides, reading material, and topics that my husband and I could talk about. Reyna also facilitated discussions between us on how to plan our return home and what kind of support we could ask our family for. Reyna provided exercises for me to do at home and some that my husband and I could due do together.   When it was time to go to the hospital, I called Reyna and she arrived within 20 minutes. My labor was 24 hours long and she was constantly present. Reyna and my husband worked together to help sooth me and relieve my back labor. I was able to go without pain medication my entire labor as I had planned. What was not planned was my daughter not properly entering my birth canal resulting in having to have a c-section. I was completely devastated and Reyna was present and consoled me as long as she could until I was rushed into surgery.   Postpartum, Reyna encapsulated my placenta and taught my husband and I belly binding techniques.   Reyna was an amazing source of knowledge, support, and guidance. read more

I can't say enough good things about Reyna and her services. We had a hospital birth and Reyna was there with us every step of the way. I felt comforted, guided, and when the time came, she advocated for what my husband and I wanted. Being a first time mother, I wasn't sure what to expect but Reyna did a great job in keeping me grounded and focused. If you are looking for someone that is passionate, reliable, respectful and patient, Reyna is the perfect match. read more

Reyna was our post partum doula after the birth of our first child and she is exceptional. For post partum care there is literally no comparison with other providers out there - Reyna is the best! She has extensive knowledge of early childhood development, always knew exactly what was going on with our baby, and offered caring, loving and intelligent approaches to our questions and concerns. Our son, Marlowe loved her from day one. She connected with him in a very intuitive, loving and creative way. For me, the mother, she was a true life saver. She anchored me in motherhood, gave me encouragement and understanding when I was going through the highs and lows of being a new mom. She has extensive experience as a massage therapist, rubbed my feet when I was nursing, and gave me the best massages when baby was asleep. She has an arsenal of herbs and healing techniques for mom, and her strong, gentle presence was such a grounding factor for me. She even offered to clean the bathroom for us - in other words, she went way above and beyond her job description in all ways. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more