I found Labor of Love by doing some of my own research online. And thank God I did! My doula,…read moreKaren, was my rock throughout my labor and was 100,000 percent amazing--I'll definitely be working with her for my second! A little backstory: I was overwhelmed and so nervous about finding "the one" person to be a part of the most important event of my life. After doing my research and reading through all these bios, I honestly was left feeling overwhelmed, especially knowing how indecisive I can be. I knew I just had to trust my intuition and my gut on this one! After looking at Karen's bio on their website, I had such a good feeling. Staci (the owner), who was super friendly and professional, helped me get connected with Karen, and I booked an interview right away! Karen was so sweet and asked me about my pregnancy experience so far. We discussed how I wanted my birth to go and any concerns I had. There wasn't any pressure to hire her, and it just felt like she was already invested in me, like I was already family. I even had her video chat with my husband to make sure we both felt comfortable and vibed well together--and we sure did! Overall, Karen ended up being the perfect balance of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. It was the most perfect amount of care I could have asked for. She was also such an advocate for my birth plan to work out. Before, during, and after my labor and birth, she was always naturally in tune with what I needed. She was never overbearing, worked so well with my husband, and gave him space to be a part of my support team as well. I am so grateful to have come across Labor of Love

The business owner is quite the opposite of the type of person any vulnerable new mom should have…read moreto work with. My experience with Labor of Love was almost two years ago now but continues to upset me when thinking back on my experience. We hired Lauren as our doula, who made it clear she expected us to go far past my due date as a first time mom. While it's possible for that to happen, it didn't in my case. At 39 weeks and at 5am while in active labor and getting ready to head to the hospital, she let us know she had Covid. Her backup was Karen, who I wish we hired to begin with as she is far more caring and professional. Though unfortunately our experience still fell short and we ultimately delivered without Karen present. We were left feeling like we invested a lot of emotion and money into this process with ultimately no help. Staci has been incredibly rude to us since then and even revoked our access to watch her training videos, sending me a link to pay her once again when wanting to rewatch for our now second baby on the way. Karen herself even recommended we ask for a partial refund due to our experience, but Staci lacks the professionalism and courtesy to her clients. Truly mindblowing that she revoked access to the training videos after we had already paid for them. I would stay far away and recommend a more experienced and caring doula group.

Im forever grateful for Little Honey Doula services. Melina was quite literally how I kept my…read moresanity for some of the hardest days of my life. (Emergency c-section with my first baby). The education and support she provided me and my family with while I was pregnant was so helpful. I appreciated how quickly her responses were when I needed help at my most desperate times. I also loved how she helped me create a relaxing environment at the hospital while I was in labor. Shes so thoughtful, resourceful, and truly cares about her clients. Can't recommend her services enough.

Before working with a doula, my wife and I had no idea how transformative the right support could…read morebe during childbirth. The first time we went through the process, we felt overwhelmed, unprepared, and, at times, powerless. But having Doula Gipson by our side this time around made all the difference, it was truly night and day. From the very beginning, she didn't just support my wife, she empowered me as well. She took the time to educate me about the birthing process, my role as a partner, and how I could provide meaningful support during one of the most emotional and life changing moments of our lives. Thanks to her guidance, I felt a confidence I never knew I needed, and I was able to show up for my wife in ways I wouldn't have known how to otherwise. Birth is an experience that should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Having a doula like Gipson ensured that we were informed, prepared, and emotionally supported every step of the way. As we look forward to expanding our family in the future, there's no question, we wouldn't want to go through that journey without her. If you're expecting a child, I can't recommend a doula enough. And if you have the opportunity to work with Doula Gipson, consider yourself incredibly lucky. She is truly a gift.

Working with Jaymie during my pregnancy and delivery was…read moreone of the best decisions I made. She was incredibly supportive when I was diagnosed with cholestasis, helping me feel informed, encouraged, and as ready as a first-time mom can feel. During labor and delivery, she was a calm, reassuring presence every step of the way. Even though my birth plan didn't go how I had hoped and ultimately resulted in a cesarean, I am so grateful she was there to reassure me that whatever decisions I needed to make in the moment were okay. I truly can't imagine my pregnancy and delivery without her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable doula support.

I had a fantastic experience with my doula, Jaymie! She is very knowledgeable about physiological…read morebirth. If you find yourself to be on the crunchy side, she'll be right up your alley! I felt supported during my pregnancy and labor and my husband appreciated the extra support as well. She helped me to advocate for myself and to feel empowered to have a natural, intervention-free birth. I hired her when I was 36 weeks and wish I would have done so much earlier in my pregnancy. Kaiser covered the doula service if I gave birth at a Kaiser hospital, so that was awesome! She took care of all of the billing with Kaiser, so that also was very convenient. If I have any more babies, I'll make sure Jaymie is by my side!

We truly could not have survived the newborn stage without Angie. From the moment she joined our…read morefamily, she went above and beyond in ways that exceeded every expectation we had for a night doula. One example that perfectly captures who Angie is: when our daughter Willa had a reaction to cow's milk formula and I was quickly trying to switch her to a specific European formula that was impossible to find in stores, Angie posted on her own Instagram asking her network if anyone had it available. She found someone who did, drove to pick it up herself, and dropped it off at our front door on one of her nights off. That level of care, generosity, and dedication is something I will never forget. Throughout our time together, Angie shared countless recommendations for products, feeding tools, sleep solutions, and everyday baby essentials that made our lives so much easier. She was also incredibly invested in our family's success beyond the nights she was with us. Even on her days off, Angie would check in to see how things were going, celebrate our wins, and offer thoughtful advice whenever a new challenge popped up. Whether it was feeding issues, sleep questions, or simply navigating life with a newborn, she was always just a text away with practical guidance and encouragement. What I appreciated most was Angie's calm, nurturing presence. No matter how tired, overwhelmed, or anxious I felt as a first-time mom, she always brought reassurance and steady support. Her experience was immediately obvious not only as a mother herself, but through her work with twin families and the countless babies she has cared for over the years. Knowing Willa was in Angie's hands allowed me to truly relax and get the restorative sleep every new parent desperately needs. Even after our initial time together, Angie continued to support us. When we hit a particularly difficult crib transition, she came back and completely saved the day, helping us create a plan and giving us the confidence to work through a challenging stage. Angie became so much more than a night doula to our family. She was a trusted guide, a source of wisdom, and a reassuring presence during one of the biggest transitions of our lives. We will always be grateful for her care, support, and the love she showed our daughter. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Angie by their side. Maggie OC client

Skylar was incredible with our little one. Hardest thing as a mother is trusting your newborn with…read moreanother person, and we trusted Skylar completely with our son starting at 3 weeks old. She is kind and patient, was a true life savior for our family during the difficult postpartum period. We were all able to get some key nights of sleep a week to make it through the newborn phase. Could not recommend working with her more -Client Michelle.F

This review is long overdue but that's happens when you've got kids because time flies!…read more With this being our second birth, we felt comfortable hiring Florencia for day of doula support and we are so happy we did! Doulas are truly invaluable people and if you're thinking about whether you really need one, you absolutely do!! From the start, she provided excellent guidance and was a steady, reassuring presence throughout the entire process. During labor, her constant affirmations helped me stay calm and focused, reminding me to breathe most of all! Her words of encouragement were exactly what I needed to stay centered and trust my body. With the birth of my first child being slightly traumatic, Florencia was there to guide me through a truly healing and unmedicated vbac second delivery! We truly felt supported every step of the way, and I can't recommend her enough!

Florencia is ABSOLUTELY awesome !!!! Highly highly recommend her to anyone and everyone. From the…read morecommunication, patients, desire to teach, just be there for me and my wife with whatever we needed for our first child, was an absolutely great experience with her.

I didn't know where to start in searching for a doula, and I'm so glad I came across this marching…read moreservice. It was an easy and quick process that helped me find a doula with some pretty specific preferences I had in mind. They gave me several great options and matched me with my doula who I absolutely love!

The Doulas of Orange County is a wonderful service that helped my wife and me out tremendously in…read moreour search for a birth doula. With so many doulas available, it was overwhelming knowing where to start our search. Doulas of Orange County simplified everything by first gathering a list of what we wanted and matching us with the perfect doulas who aligned with our vision and our budget. The process was easy to understand, and they consistently informed us every step along the way to keep us in the loop. Thank you, Doulas of Orange County!

I was hesitant at first since most of the positive experiences are with hypnobirthing. But the…read morenight time postpartum doula was better than expected. Dina W. was very accommodating and extremely supportive. Always there for nighttime feeding/diaper/burping/etc, cleaning pump parts, food prep, and baby/kid laundry. I really appreciate her willingness to do everything we asked and with a positive attitude. It was easy to send an inquiry on their website. I received a prompt response based on our price range request. I also inquired with another company at the same time but they never replied. Thanks Dina!!

Cannot recommend Bree or Breezy Doula enough!…read more We're due in September and have already had so many great experiences with Breezy Doula. We first learned about them at a Memorialcare Saddleback open house. We were not at all familiar with doula care and at first didn't understand, but now we cannot imagine giving birth without a doula (specifically one from Breezy Doula!). Upon reaching out, we filled out their online form then received such a warm, quick and thorough response from the doula director, Sarah. She gave us a list of doulas within their group that matched our preferences and budget. We ended up meeting with two amazing doulas and didn't need to interview more. It was such a tough decision as both doulas were super warm, responsive, knowledgeable, and experienced. We decided to move forward with Carla and picked the grand package! See the attached pic for the package offerings, I removed the pricing as it varies per doula and prices may have changed since I last received this. We've taken the spinning babies (1 day) and hypnobirthing classes (wednesdays for 5 weeks straight) with Bree in Laguna Hills. Such a great experience! We've learned SOO much. Bree is so passionate about birth and motherhood. She keeps the content easy to digest and informative, but is also very patient with the many questions we had. Also another point for all the yummy snacks she provides! I also really love how she brings in guest speakers (baby & maternity chiropractor, IBCLC, acupuncturist, etc.) So excited to give birth! The classes have really helped me feel prepared, debunked the common misconceptions around childbirth, and have removed the fear brought by unrealistic situations shown in movies or on TV. Definitely reach out, you will not regret it!

So many things to say , for starter I want to say that I am forever grateful for Jenny she went…read moreabove and beyond before and after especially during my delivery . She helped me In so many ways , absolutely love her and recommend her services to anyone that asks . PS she was also an amazing photographer lol

I hired Jenni as a Birth Doula for the birth of my first child. She was warm and offered a calming…read moreenvironment. She had knowledge and advice throughout my pregnancy, lots of referrals for specialized areas I needed support (like acupuncture, chiropractic, etc) and helped get me into positions throughout labor that offered me comfort and pain relief. She stayed a bit after the birth to help clean up and settle us in. Not only did she make sure I was cared for but she also offered vital support to my husband and helped guide him on the best ways to support me. She worked seamlessly with my birth team and was a joy to have around. I can't imagine my birth without her there! I highly recommend Sisterhood Doula OC if you're a birthing person!

So grateful that I found this amazing doula team and mama community!…read more Krista Jawin worked closely with my husband and I to prepare us for the birth of our first child. She has truly been the guiding light through our journey into parenthood. We had the amazing, magical, beautiful, empowering home birth that we visualized during our birth education sessions with Krista. We know we would not have had this experience if it were not for her guidance before, during and after the birth of our baby. Thank you Krista for the amazing selfless work you do for mamas, babies, and families!!!!

I love Maureen and the team at In One Breath Center! I'm so thankful that I was referred to…read moreMaureen: I was halfway through my first pregnancy and my yoga instructor encouraged me to become educated about labor, birth, and postpartum life. I am SO glad I received that encouragement and Maureen's name from her. I had interviewed a couple doulas who I found on Yelp, but my 3rd call was Maureen and I knew by the end of our first phone conversation that she was the one who would be my teammate and would be there to witness the birth of my first baby! We opted to do a hospital birth (although I loved the idea of a midwifery center or a home birth, my husband's desire was to have our son born in a hospital setting) and I knew that I wanted the wisdom and support of a birth doula to assist my husband and I in making the best decisions possible during the labor & delivery process. My goal was to have a natural birth and I knew that might be challenging in the hospital setting. As a side-note, I had previously thought birth doulas were mainly for people who had extra money laying around - but now I don't know why I had that idea because it's not true in the least bit! We made a point to save where we could so that we could spend some on a doula. Before "The Day" arrived, we met with Maureen in person. She asked great questions about our wishes, fears, uncertainties and she helped us to write a very simple birth plan (or 'birth preferences'- since most of the time things DON'T go exactly as you plan for with birth!). She was in contact with us often in the weeks leading up the my due date, especially because at 34 weeks I needed to go to the hospital Triage due to intense/frequent Braxton Hicks and we also found out that baby was breech and would need to turn - and soon! She and Krista gave me excellent advice that I wouldn't have otherwise received - little suggestions and tricks for taking care of myself at home leading up to my due date. We wanted to keep the baby in the womb until he was closer to (or at) 40 weeks and we were hopeful he would flip around, too! So, Maureen advised me to rest, calm my mind, listen to hypnobirthing mp3s, etc. We kept in touch regularly for the 3-4 weeks before my water broke at 37 weeks + 1 day - baby boy waited until he was considered full-term and then wouldn't wait a day longer! He was placed in my arms 37 hours later! For the actual labor & delivery she met us at Hoag while we were still trying to get labor going (unsuccessfully) and then she supported us as the nurses suggested Pitocin to get things going. PItocin wasn't in our "Plan", but with Maureen's support, my husband and I asked that we start the process very slow & steady... LONG story short, I was able to deliver the baby vaginally without any drugs or intervention with exception of the Pitocin. Thank God we had Maureen - she helped with massaging, bathroom trips, various labor positions, pep talks, and she really supported my husband. I think that's the biggest takeaway- my husband had the confidence to tell the hospital staff our desires (when needed) because Maureen was his teammate when I was out of my usual mind during the labor process. Maureen is sincere, hard-working, loving, and just an all-around JOY to be around. God knew what he was doing when he set us up together. It's been nearly 6 months since my son was born (another pregnancy isn't in our imminent future) and when the time is right I know I will be dialing Maureen as soon as we make plans to have Baby #2. I encourage anyone who read this long-winded review to connect with Maureen before making your final decision if a birth doula is right for you! As my husband has told several other of our expecting couple-friends: "Talk to Maureen (or any doula you're considering), it's the best money we chose to spend during this season!"

I am so grateful for Yongyan Bella's support during my postpartum recovery. From the moment she…read morestarted working with our family, she was caring, knowledgeable, and attentive to both my needs and my baby's needs. One of the highlights of Bella's care was the amazing food she prepared. Every meal was delicious, nourishing, and thoughtfully made to support postpartum healing and recovery. Having healthy, home-cooked meals during those early weeks made such a difference and allowed me to focus more on resting and caring for my newborn. I highly recommend Bella to any family looking for a postpartum doula. Her dedication, kindness, and exceptional care made my postpartum experience much smoother and more enjoyable.

5 stars for exceptional service!…read more I was surprised to find out my health insurance covered 5 days of 24/7 live-in care with a postpartum doula. Veronica was my point of contact/consultant that helped make everything possible. She worked hard to find me a doula I was happy with and was very responsive with all my questions. My doula, Yurong, was absolutely amazing. I was initially skeptical of having a stranger live with me for 5 days but she surpassed all my expectations. Yurong gave me tips on taking care of a newborn, tips only an experienced doula/mother would know. She cooked 3 delicious meals a day and kept our kitchen area clean. She took the night shift and soothed baby during cries. Yurong was on top of it - she sprung out of bed at the first sign of fussiness and soothed baby until she was ready to feed. The first 5 days with a newborn is rough but Yurong made it much easier for us. She's so genuinely caring and sweet, I cried when she left. I would recommend Cooings without hesitation to anyone looking for a postpartum doula.