Ambrosia was my doula for my daughters birth in 2022. And I don't know what I did right in my life to deserve her but my goodness is she an angel. Ambrosia was a relatively new friend before she became my doula, but as soon as I found out I was pregnant I felt comfortable enough calling her and asking her to meet me and explain what to do next. At the time I had no idea what a doula was, the difference between doctors and midwives, even just what the first steps after finding out you're pregnant are. All I knew was that she was involved in the birth space and that she made me feel comfortable enough to call her and ask her all this stuff. She was so sweet from the beginning, and made me feel truly supported no matter what I decided throughout the whole pregnancy. She even encouraged me to interview other doulas so I felt secure in my decision to hire her. She took time to answer any questions I had throughout the pregnancy, and spent time with my husband educating us on what would happen during labor and birth. She always had a chill, relaxed attitude which saved me because I was stressed about knowing everything and making every single decision. She made me feel like everything was okay at all times. She gave me a lot of peace. I can't express how supported she made me feel in my choices. I was interested in a fully natural, unmedicated birth (that terrified my husband and mom and mother-in-law, everyone really). But she encouraged me to listen to my heart, to really listen to what I wanted, and made me feel like I could do it if I wanted to. And that was hard because I am such a people pleaser. Long story short, I was supposed to get induced (which scared me so much, but again-- she let me know I didn't HAVE to do anything if I didn't want to and if I chose to get induced, I could own that as my choice). I went to the hospital to start the induction and didn't end up needing to because my labor started spontaneously (so that was a little miracle). She was in constant contact with me, checking in on how I was doing, if I was eating/drinking/moving/resting. And then she showed up at the hospital and I swear the energy in the room shifted. She had a lot of experience in the hospital I was giving birth and she walked around like she knew where everything was. She moved me into positions that helped give me comfort that I would have never thought to do on my own. She pulled out a stool for me to sit on from the hospital closet that even the nurses didn't know was there. She helped my husband know exactly what to do (ie "now is a good time to go hold her" versus "maybe let's take a step back and let her be"). I swear she helped preserve our marriage that day because I left thinking my husband was perfectly what I needed during that entire experience. Ambrosia knew my birth preferences and as soon as someone asked something that didn't fit them-- she would look at me to say what I needed-- often a "NO" or "okay" and then she would fully back me up on that. The biggest thing that stands out to me was i felt my body start pushing, I was on my hands and knees on the floor and the nurse wanted to check my dilation and she wanted me to lay down. At that point in my labor I would rather die than lay down. So ambrosia kind of negotiated with the nurse who ended up checking my on my hands and knees on the bed. (SURPRISE I was fully dilated with baby's bead right there and the doctor was at least 15 mins away). Even when everyone started panicking and running around trying to get ready for baby to arrive, she was near my calming me saying it was all going to be okay, that there is an on-call doctor, that everything is happening as it should. Everything happened so fast and the baby arrived quickly. When I was pushing baby out was the only time I got a little scared, and again, Ambrosia was there talking me through it, calming me down, coaching my husband (AND taking videos and pictures). It was such a relief that I had as able to deliver how I wanted -- unmedicated, on my hands and knees (even though the hospital staff did not love that), and all in 6 hours). I could go on and on and on about how incredible Ambrosia was, but then this would be a novel. If you're thinking about hiring her, DO IT. I recommend her to everyone I know. I am going to fly her out to me to be my midwife if I have another baby. She is an angel and she has the most incredible energy and she is so knowledgeable. She gave me such confidence in myself by simply telling me to look within. I love her and I will have such wonderful memories of my first birth largely because of her. Thank you thank you Ambrosia for doing your work and being so good at it. Love you!! read more

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1000% recommend!!! Ambrosia is amazing!! She was so kind, informative and helpful! She made me feel so comfortable with my placenta encapsulation experience. She even made us a little heart with the umbilical cord and a placenta print. Truly went above and beyond! We are very blessed to have found her. I wish I would've contacted her sooner and knew all the other services she provided. read more

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I'm a fellow doula who has worked with numerous clients during postpartum who had Ambrosia as their Birth Doula. I have heard countless compliments about Ambrosia being so patient and kind, and the key to a successful, happy birth experience. I can personally speak to her professionalism and hilarious personality. You will be so supported and nurtured with Ambrosia. And you'll gain an awesome friend along the way. Can't recommend her enough! read more

An angel, a fairy, a lifesaver, a gem of a human--all ways my spouse and I have described Ambrosia. And, honestly, none of those adequately capture the difference she made as our overnight postpartum doula in the first three months of parenthood. We found Ambrosia through our birth doula who recommended we seek out a postpartum doula for overnight support. I was having some latch problems during breastfeeding and, of course, the mounting sleep deprivation. We met with Ambrosia five days postpartum, and the moment she walked into our home, we knew she was exactly what we were looking for. She spent the next 90 minutes of her time with us - helping us feel so much more comfortable and confident as new parents, giving me thoughtful pointers on better latching, and bringing the calm, competent support we needed. It was clear from the moment we met her and through each nourishing night she spent at our home, birth work for Ambrosia is more than a job, it's a vocation. What does this look like? One: Experience and education. Ambrosia has years of experience working with newborns and new mothers. As an anxious first time parent, I was so grateful to have an experienced professional lay eyes on my baby 2-3 nights a week to assure me that problems we were encountering were well within the realm of normal. And if I was still worried, empowering me to seek additional support from my midwife or pediatrician. Also, imagine those appointments you have with a lactation consultant when your baby makes a liar out of you by behaving like a lil angel at the breast? Now, imagine someone with all that knowledge about lactation who is sitting with you through all of your nightly feeds, normalizing and troubleshooting all your BFing challenges through an ongoing, constructive dialogue? Priceless. Two: Passion and confidence. Ambrosia exudes a calm and beautiful energy the very moment she enters a room. She has a gift in her ability to instill confidence in new parents. See all of the above about experience and education? Not all birthworkers can translate that into an accessible language and embodied knowing for their clients. Ambrosia is never showing off how much she knows, but rather she speaks about lactogenesis or infant behavior with a twinkle in her eyes that invites clients to the conversation and makes potentially complicated topics seem so easy to understand. She would walk in the front door every night and you could feel the whole household exhale with relief - including the dog. Three: Winning personality (not kidding). Ambrosia is just such a wonderful human and when you're spending such formative and fragile moments with someone (think eight days postpartum, bleeding nipples and a fussing baby at 3 am), I can't overstate that you will want someone you genuinely enjoy and admire. And boy my spouse and I really enjoy and admire her for so many reasons. She's calm, kind, and exceptionally pragmatic - Ambrosia is never trying to get you to do things the "right" way or even "her" way. Her goal is always to help you find "your" way. One of the first things she told us is that her goal is for us to fire her - she wanted us to feel so confident, capable, and ready to take on new parenthood that we wouldn't need her anymore. And while we would welcome her back any time, we really do feel like we "get it" now. And we're glad she'll now have the time and space to show up for another set of new parents the way she showed up for us. And on top of it all, she's funny as hell. She helps you navigate those scary, unhinged first few weeks with some much needed levity. You won't believe how helpful a little humor is when those newborn stakes feel so high. We would not be the parents we are today without Ambrosia. If you are lucky enough to find some availability on her calendar, hire her immediately. read more

Ambrosia is simply the best! She walked me through my delivery and answered all of my repetitive questions throughly and informative! She picked up my placenta from the hospital before I even made it to recovery!! (Speedy!) and turned my umbilical cord into this cute little heart! read more

I could not recommend Ambrosia more! I was trying for VBACK after a pretty unpleasant birth experience 4 years ago.. I interviewed few doulas and I knew that Ambrosia was the one from the first phone call.. her energy, knowledge, and experience was what I was looking for.. Although my planned natural birth (well almost natural - I did use walking epidural at some point) did not end up happening, we went through the most amazing experience.. thanks to Ambrosia! She guided us and helped us labor naturally, using minimal interventions, love, faith, power within, and surrender to enjoy the process and in return I got the birth I wanted.. a birth during which I felt strong, empowered, informed, and loved.. every step of the way. I never knew that I could cope with pain in this manner and that I would welcome the process with grace and surrender There were times that I felt vulnerable.. but never weak. Ambrosia was there to offer the right tools to help me labor from a place of strength and power instead of fear.. And when I needed to hold someone's hand and cry.. my amazing husband was right next to me I could not have done it without them Doulas are angels who help us find the confidence and strength we didn't know we had.. and some are as special as Ambrosia . read more

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My wife and I truly can't thank Ambrosia enough for all she did to prepare us to meet our little one. It was clear from the beginning that this isn't just a job for Ambrosia. This is what she is passionate about. She is passionate about supporting women and families so that they can be prepared for what birth might bring. Ambrosia took her time talking to my wife and I about the things that were important to us and walked us through how to achieve those birth goals. She is extremely knowledgeable and always made us feel safe to ask any and all questions we had. She made us feel empowered to ask the hospital staff for the things we wanted out of our birth experience. It was beyond making a "birth plan" and more about guidance on how to realize the goals that were most important to us. Ambrosia also knew just what exercises to give me to help move things along while I was in very early labor. She was absolutely the support my wife and I needed when labor was getting more intense. She made the whole birthing process a little less scary and a little more magical. Even after we got home from the hospital, Ambrosia checked in with us. She wanted to know how we were doing, how breastfeeding was going and if we needed additional support or had any questions. She truly cares about her clients and is always happy to help. I highly recommend Ambrosia and we look forward to using her services again for our next baby! read more

Posting from my husband's account - I was due in March and was looking for a doula to help me with my birth plan and I am glad I found Ambrosia to be my doula. Ambrosia is extremely knowledgeable in her craft, was supportive in my birth plan, guided me with all honesty and love towards the entire birth process. She provided comfort techniques and motivation that really me throughout the labor and also led to a natural birthing experience. I can't thank Ambrosia enough for all the support, learning and education she provided as a doula during my pregnancy and the child birth. Working with Ambrosia has been an absolute thrill, she was there in the most important moment of our lives, and she did her job with utmost dedication, we couldn't have asked for a better doula! She's doing amazing women empowerment work through her service. I can't recommend her enough. - Aatika read more

My husband found out that we were pregnant last Spring with our little girl and we were SO excited, but having never done it before, I was admittedly was a little nervous about the whole pregnancy and birth experience! I quickly began researching Doulas in our area and came across Ambrosia's profile. She was extremely responsive from the get go and remained very reachable and communicative throughout this entire process. When we first met her, Ambrosia's calming and educated aura and demeanor was undeniable. We knew immediately that we wanted her alongside on this exciting journey and she surely didn't disappoint. We met with Ambrosia prior to delivery to discuss our Birth Plan and what our hopes were for our pregnancy and delivery. She answered all of our questions with honest, yet unbiased answers/information. She was a very helpful source of information for us, in addition to our Doctor, and was available for us leading up to the delivery with any questions or concerns we had. While in Labor, my husband and I utilized all of the information she armed us with and we felt extremely prepared for the experience. Ambrosia arrived at the hospital shortly after we were admitted and remained a strong and stable presence for both myself and my husband during Labor. Even after birth, Ambrosia remains in touch with me, checking in on me periodically and continuing to provide great guidance and advice. Overall, I really found myself relying on Ambrosia more than I even expected and she was a great partner for us. I couldn't have imagined having anyone else helping us in this process - she was exactly what we needed and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy Doula! read more

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Ambrosia is an amazing post partum doula and was such a critical part of my birthing recovery. She is sweet, kind, loving, hard working, and always went above and beyond. I can't count the number of ways that she helped our family and her knowledge, help and demeanor made me, my husband and baby feel at ease during a time where there were a lot of new things to learn. The day I went into labor I asked that she help me with making padsicles. I had the supplies but was a little weary of making them myself. So she came to the hospital to pick up keys from my husband and not only did she make them, but she came up with an awesome idea and molded them into the perfect shape by freezing them in a metal bowl. Also we were so relieved and happy to see that she had tidied our place and changed the sheets because we were dreading coming home to chores after birth. What an huge gesture and example of going above and beyond and anticipating our needs. She would always ask if we needed anything before she came over and I always did. She would offer to help out in ways that I would never think to ask. She made delicious meals and gave us tips on how to use our instant pot. I still miss her cooking. She always provided an ear to listen to and was open and supportive. She even kept my mom company on her visits. I am so glad she was there for our baby's first bath. She taught us what supplies to have handy and how to lay everything out so that it was an enjoyable and stress-free bonding experience. You can tell she really loves babies and takes really good care of people. She always had great advice and incredible range of knowledge. She is also strong and enduring and even though I didn't have her for birthing I would trust she would be an amazing support there too. 100%! read more

I could not recommend Ambrosia enough! My first pregnancy was great, but for my second delivery, I had a better sense of what to expect and what was important to me. I wanted to labor at home for as long as possible, I wanted to have my husband feel empowered during my labor and I wanted to have as natural of a labor as possible. Having a doula seemed liked a great fit for me - and I'm so thankful I found Ambrosia. She helped me experience the birth that my husband and I were hoping for. Even though it wasn't our first pregnancy, all of the education and prep Ambrosia offered was really helpful. She was (and still is) always available no matter what came up. She proactively checked in and genuinely seems to care about not only the baby, but also mama and support team. Both my husband and I felt extremely prepared and empowered during our second birth. We were able to tackle unexpected situations and work through them with Ambrosia's help so we felt confident in how we responded to each circumstance. We are so very thankful for Ambrosia's partnership during this chapter of our lives. If you are thinking about getting a doula - 1. In our experience, it was SO worth it and 2. Ambrosia is SO worth it. read more

All stars and more if possible. A review is a must for thee best doula that has been and will continue to be in my family's life forever. Ambrosia has and will go above and beyond what is expected with the services she provides. Being such a lovable, kind, calm, caring, non-judgmental & supportive person that she is makes her the right person to have throughout your pregnancy journey. She is simply a wonderful human being with a heart of gold. The comfort provided is genuine & tender with an endless amount of love and support. She truly is an amazing blessing. Ambrosia we appreciate you beyond words. Hire her. You will not regret it. Not only will you get an amazing doula but a great & genuine friend for life. read more

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I went into labor in the middle of the night and my original doula was busy at another delivery. She sent Ambrosia over instead. I wound up having a very complicated delivery and I am so grateful that Ambrosia was there. I had just met her, but I felt like I knew her. She was such a calm presence. She supported me through every step of the way and was extremely knowledgeable when answering my many questions. After my delivery Ambrosia went above and beyond checking in on me and she was always available if I had a question. She truly cares about the women she works with. I can not recommend Ambrosia enough. I think that having her as my doula that day was meant to be. Thank you Ambrosia!! read more

Ambrosia was my doula for my second pregnancy. My birth plan went out the window when a global pandemic broke out but ambrosia stayed calm & steady through the whole situation. She had good advice & helped me stay grounded. She was always available & supportive. Ambrosia is a great support to have for your birthing process. read more

Ambrosia helped me process my birth. She facilitated a beautiful rebirthing ceremony after a traumatic labor and birth that brought on feelings that were not so great after birth. I was suffering and needed to do some deep work for myself and my son. Ambrosia was an Angel who came along at the perfect time. She was so generous and offered real advice and support. Birth processing is serious work and Ambrosia was the perfect person to help me through my journey. The best advice I can offer a pregnant woman is to find a ride or die birth doula like Ambrosia, and a very attentive postpartum doula like Ambrosia, who will give you the support you need no matter the circumstances. Birth is messy business and not as easy or perfect as society makes it out to be. Understand that you cannot control the uncontrollable. Be easy, be flexible and have Ambrosia on your birth team and postpartum team. You're lucky if you're able to hire her. She really is a beautiful soul. Thank you Ambrosia! read more

Love Ambrosia! After a friend described her positive birthing experience with a doula, I decided it would be something beneficial for me - especially being a first time mom and not having much experience with babies. After the friend's doula highly recommended Ambrosia, I met with her and quickly knew she was the right fit. She was very informative and knowledgeable which made me feel much calmer during a time when I felt overwhelmed with all the things I needed to prepare before the baby arrived. There were a few unexpected events before and during labor but Ambrosia was there to support me through the entire process. It was extremely helpful to have her guidance each step of the way. My husband was just as glad we had her by our side :) read more

Our review is a bit unique as we share our hearts from a grandparents perspective. Ambrosia was our daugters Doula and she is/was AMAZING from day one!! Day after day, she amazed us. Her knowledge and caring heart is like no other. Unfortunately our daughter ended up getting a Pupps rash by her 39th week and experienced further challenges pre-delivery. Through the complications and medical jargon, Ambrosia chimed in explaining everything in non-medical lingo and helped us understand the staff. Because of her, I truly believe the worse got better as Dr's want to fix everything with medication. Ambrosia was always present at any moment we needed her. Our daughter had an allergic reaction to one of the meds and the staff wanted to increase the dosage (not knowing the culprit) because her body was swelling up. As a result an "RRT" (Rapid response team) was called. There were 15+ medical specialists in and out of our daughters room with different opinions on what to do next, Ambrosia was able to listen attentively and recommend what we should do. Amidst everything, she also had another client who was also in labor. Ambrosia still handled everything with so much grace, unconditional love, never compromised her attention for each client and was never frazzled by any of the unexpectancies we faced. We continued to sit back in awe of her supernatural energy. Fwd to delivery: our daughter fully trusted Ambrosia from the start and she created such a peaceful environment during labor. The best did not finish there, even after delivery Ambrosia continued to be extremely attentive to Mom. We run across very few people who wholeheartedly are passionate about the field they work in (especially in L.A.), this woman is a Phenomenal woman and truly a miracle worker. Words cannot Express the amount of joy she has given us: her kind words of encouragement, warm demeanor, teamwork mentality (all of our medical team loved working with her). It's with our most highest recommendation for any new/existing mother to have a Doula as you embark on this beautiful journey of motherhood. Ambrosia is a neverending wealth of knowledge, we haven't stopped sharing with all our friends and family what a gem she's been. YOU WILL BE 1000% OVERJOYED AND SATISFIED!! TYVM AMBROSIA!!! read more

I am so grateful that Ambrosia was our doula for the birth of our son. From our first meeting, I felt Ambrosia's warmth and caring spirit and her genuine passion and excitement for the birthing experience. Leading up to our son's birth, Ambrosia provided informative resources, answered all our questions, guided us in envisioning the birthing environment, explained different options and worked with us to develop a set of birth preferences. When I went into early labor, Ambrosia was incredibly responsive, encouraging and supportive as we were in communication while I labored at home. Ambrosia arrived at the hospital as soon as I was admitted and provided critical support for me and my husband (as I had been in labor / we had been awake for nearly 24 hours by that point). I was so thankful to have her with us through the rest of my labor and delivery to advocate for me, explain what was going on and where I was in the labor process, and constantly encourage me through very tough moments. Ambrosia has great relationships with many of the nurses at the hospital where I delivered and with my OB as well, which truly made me feel like I had the support of a whole team. I felt much more calm and at peace thanks to Ambrosia and have no doubt that my delivery was such a positive experience thanks to her. After delivery, Ambrosia has followed up with me and answered so many of my "first time mom" questions about postpartum changes, breastfeeding and newborn care. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ambrosia to anyone who is looking for labor and delivery and/or postpartum doula services! read more

If you are in limbo...don't hesitate! I worked with Ambrosia as my birth doula (which included prepping before and some follow up after). I don't want to know what my labor experience would have been like without her. She is a wealthy of knowledge, I have asked her many questions since birth (first time mom), and she is one of a kind. I wish she would have had availability for overnights. She was booked! I have worked with other doulas since for overnight and daytime support, all helpful , but none like her. She is a diamond in the rough and this is a way of life for her. Total passion and integrity. My hubs was caught doing a surgery in my early labor and when I checked into the hospital. Ambrosia was my support from the jump. Things went so much more smoothly and I had choices and options because she was there. I didn't know what to ask for or what I needed. She took my experience to a whole new level. There were so many things I have been told about labor and birth that were just not factual or well informed. She is also an amazing photographer. She helped me to experience birth in ways I would have never thought to approach it. Her support afterwards has been invaluable. (Breast feeding). If you can afford it, so it! And do it with her. read more

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Ambrosia was my labor doula last fall. I was a first-time mother who was very nervous about the overall experience in the hospital and wanted to labor as long as possible without an epidural. Ambrosia went over my birth preferences and helped coach my husband and I through contractions. I had a fairly quick labor but she walked me through every single step. She helped advocate my needs to the hospital's L&D team and partnered with my husband to make sure I was as comfortable as possible. She helped us navigate any medical jargon or decisions that we had to make. I had the most positive hospital-based birth experience that I could have asked for and I know it was because we chose Ambrosia to be with us in the delivery room. Thank you so much! read more

I could not have successfully had a VBAC without the amazing support Ambroisa provided for me! I had 6 days of prodromal labor and Ambroisa offered me tips, tricks and even offered to come visit me nearly every day! She was heaven sent. The day of the birth her presence was just what I needed to feel calm (or as calm as you can be during labor!). She had so many supportive tricks up her sleeve. My entire family absolutely loved her! I am a plus size mom and had a prior c section so there were plenty of odds against me. Ambroisa fully supported every decision I made and advocated for me. There were times during my labor that the providers wanted to intervene and she kept me educated on what everything meant. Happy to say we never had to use any intervention! I just love her so darn much. She's one of those people that you just want to immediately hug when you see her. You won't regret having her as a supportive person on your team. She's the absolute best! read more

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This review is going to be thorough but in short Ambrosia is an Angel sent from heaven. I highly recommend hiring her as your doula and an added bonus, something I just learned about -- encapsulating your placenta. It's with so much excitement I share this review about Ambrosia's services and how she made my birth experience unforgettable. She makes you feel important and welcomed. When I was in extreme discomfort (amongst other pain I was dealing with) with the vaginal check ups Ambrosia was supportive and patiently worked with me. When it comes down to her being in action by your side while you go into labor she really does an amazing job. During my labor there were a couple of unexpected things that happened. 1 being, Ambrosia had another other client going into labor the day I checked into the hospital. Even though she had another client she did a super good job balancing the job between the both of us. 2nd, I had an allergic reaction to medication, I went through anaphylactic shock, and Ambrosia was there by my side. In the end, thankfully I had a vaginal birth. Then the doctors tried to give me more medication due to side affects of another medication. I said no to more medication as I kept throwing up and the doctors still felt they needed to try to keep pushing for more medication. Thankfully Ambrosia stepped in and advocated for me. Even after I gave birth (it's been about a month now) she still keeps in contact with me and checks in on how I'm doing . She has a strong passion and love for what she does and it really shows when it comes to her services. In addition, I was so touched by the beautiful gifts of drying up my unbiblical cord into the shape of a heart. The attention and detail Ambrosia gives her clients is so Amazing. I was always left in awe after every conversation and blown away by how much she understands a womans body, before, during and after delivery; and even about breastfeeding and how to care for your baby. Just to share a little about the effects from my encapsulated placenta, they give me the added boost I need to help me through the day. My first week of postpartum I was not able to stay up for more than 3 hours without feeling sick/awful. Since I've been taking the pills, towards the middle of 2nd week postpartum, I'm able to stay up without a nap for 4-6 hours and not feel the sickness like the first week" ... my precious baby girl Arabelle Grace and I couldn't be more happier with our beautiful and most amazing (miracle worker) doula Ambrosia 10 s Thank you Ambrosia for all the help, time, care, love, and support from the start of my journey. read more

Ambrosia was the best decision I could have made for my new journey to motherhood! I wasn't sure if I even wanted a Doula at first but so happy we decided to go with one, especially Ambrosia! I remember feeling so overwhelmed with information being pregnant for the first time and Ambrosia was able to guide me in the direction I wanted. She made sure to give me all the information I needed and I made the decisions I wanted without any judgements from her. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable from the beginning. She always checked up on us throughout my pregnancy and even after giving birth. I was induced, which was not part of my birthing plan, but she supported every decision we made along the way with such grace. She coached my husband to be as supportive as possible too. She was so prepared with everything, from candles (battery powered) to a birthing ball. She also helped me advocate for myself during labor, which is so important! I ended up having a c-section but I was so glad Ambrosia was there every step of the way! We couldn't have handled labor, delivery and postpartum without her! Oh and she does placenta encapsulation pills. Words can't describe how grateful I am to her for being there for us physically and emotionally during the most beautiful and craziest time of our lives. read more

Ambrosia made my birth experience very positive. As a first time mother I was scared and nervous. With the help of Ambrosia's coaching before and during labor, I felt empowered and in control. It was a wonderful experience! After birth she taught me multiple ways to sloth my crying baby. I'm so grateful to have had Ambrosia as my doula and would highly recommend her!! read more

My experience with Ambrosia was very positive. It started out with an initial meeting that ended with a bear hug. I was already late in my third trimester so we set up 2 pre-birth meetings quickly. She relieved my worries about the birth and practiced comfort measures for the birth. When I went into labor, she stayed with me for 26 hours. I'd say she went above and beyond during this time. She was always coming up with suggestions for progressing labor and never gave up on my goal for a natural birth. I ended up getting a c-section, which had more to do with the fact that my Dr ordered to put me on pitocin right after admittance and pressured me into a csection. This led to the predictable cascade of interventions: pitocin, pain meds, then a diagnosis of a failure to progress ( watch The Business of Being Born). I was told by another doula that once you're at the hospital, you're on their timeframe and there is a lot more pressure to progress in labor. I should have waited longer at home to naturally progress in labor Overall, Ambrosia was very responsive and really cares about the families she works with. I wish I would have communicated more often and more freely with her. I was tentative before and after our birth because I didn't want to ask too many questions, but whenever I reached out for a question, even months after the birth, she's been nothing but helpful and supportive. She's even recommended a great pediatrician for us. Ambrosia is very familiar with the South Bay which benefited us greatly. I feel she will continue to be a part of our lives. read more

It has taken me awhile to write this review as I was finding it hard to capture my experience and extreme gratitude for Ambrosia. I guess I can start with her pre birth services where she met with my husband and I. My husband had never heard of a doula before and wasn't completely sold on the idea of shelling out more money on this mysterious service of a doula. When she left my husband literally said to me "I feel so much better about choosing her and you giving birth all natural." She made him feel that she was there to not only support me, but him as well. She was always so quick to respond and helpful with any question I had and recommended resources and books for me to reference during my pregnancy. Now let me jump to the most important part...When I went into labor i texted Ambrosia who had just finished working for a client overnight...she drove over to us right away to support us at the hospital. As soon as she arrived she jumped into action helping me manage my pain with so many tricks, literally saving my husband who was exhausted and bewildered by my extreme pain. My husband got to sit back most of the day while Ambrosia was there for me consistently pushing on my back, encouraging me, talking me through each contraction, rubbing heating pads on my lower back, busting out her essential oils...this woman is magic. ALL of that was enough for me to fully recommend Ambrosia to anyone and everyone, but thats not the entirety of her greatness. My birth went extremely smooth, I delivered my daughter very easily and could not have done it (seriously) without Ambrosia. BUT then I was not able to deliver my placenta for over 20mins and when I finally did my uterus came out with it. I began to hemorrhage and bleed out and was rushed to the OR. Within a second Ambrosia jumped into action, told my husband to take off his shirt and placed our baby on his chest and she ran along side me pushing her way into the OR. Her voice was the only voice I recognized over the doctors screaming and nurses screaming for a crash cart as I was literally dying losing over half my body's blood supply. As soon as she was kicked out of the OR (As no one is supposed to be in there but staff) she was by my husbands side the entire time as he fell apart seeing his wife dying. She was even there holding and hugging the nurses as they fell apart and cried in her arms from the experience. No one in that OR had seen an inverted uterus before. Ambrosia got to the hospital at 8am and left the hospital at 2am after being up the entire night before, yet her energy and dedicated never stopped. She stayed with my husband until he fell asleep as I was in the recovery room. Then when he fell asleep she came to me to make sure I was okay at 2am and to finally say goodbye. Opening my eyes to her was shocking that she was still there but very comforting as I was alone in the recovery area. Ambrosia is an angel, she went above and beyond her role as my doula. My family and I are forever grateful for her and she will always have a special place in my heart and she supported me through the hardest experience I have ever been through. Choosing her was one of the best decisions I have ever made! read more

There isn't enough time for me to say all the things that I could say about Ambrosia as my birth doula. Although it was my third birth and I thought I "knew it all," things were very different for me this time both in my pregnancy and delivery. Ambrosia was able to come alongside me and my husband and support us, bringing out the knowledge and power that we had deep inside us. She was able to provide evidence based support for all the topics that we had questions over. The greatest things about Ambrosia is that she'll never make you feel dumb or afraid to ask a question for fear of being judged AND that she'll immediately feel like a friend who you trust and have known forever. Ambrosia has so much experience with all different types of birth whether it be in hospital, at home, at a birth center, vaginal, drug free, induction, c section... she is well equipped to support birthing people in every type of delivery and has many tricks up her sleeve for assisting the laboring person with pain management and labor progression. My birth was very straightforward but I had many "small" issues arise in pregnancy. My body felt like it was betraying me at times. My baby was breech up until 38 weeks and Ambrosia was able to talk me through the options that I had and pointed me toward the research on breech birth that was available but ultimately let me make my own decision and didn't push her own preference (if she had one!) on me. I decided I would have an external version and she was able to help me mentally prepare and support me through that. The ECV worked and then once the baby was head down, I had such severe sciatica that I nearly fell over a few times! It was so painful! Ambrosia was able to help with some suggestions of stretches and positioning that helped relieve that pain. When it came time for the labor and delivery, Ambrosia made me feel like a priority. She communicated with me well and checked in on me while she was in her "on call" period and I was going crazy waiting for this baby to arrive! Then when I finally called her and let her know I was in labor, she made it to me in plenty of time and brought a very peaceful energy with her. She brought all of her labor tools to support me physically and helped my husband and me have a wonderful birth. She knew when to touch me and when not to. She understood the non-verbal signs I would give when I needed verbal coaching or encouragement or when I needed a bit of silence. She held the space and let me labor however I needed to. I didn't ever feel embarrassed in front of Ambrosia. Whether of my body, bodily functions, noises I needed to make, things I needed to say... Everything was acceptable and she made me feel completely at ease with her presence. I would highly recommend that you meet with Ambrosia if you're considering having a doula at your birth. (And if you're not, no matter your birthing plan, I'd urge you to reconsider!!) You will instantly fall in love with Ambrosia as your birth doula. read more

It's hard for me to put into words just how special Ambrosia is to me and my first birthing experience. To start off, she is extremely knowledgeable in all things birth. I mean this woman is truly a one stop shop for all of your birthing needs. Not only did she coach me through my pregnancy, labor and birth, but she was able to give me coaching through my breastfeeding journey as well. However, in my opinion the thing that makes Ambrosia truly special is the way she ADVOCATES for her CLIENTS. She was there for me through every step of my multi-day labor and delivery. When I was too focused on riding the waves of contractions, she was there to translate the barrage of questions and information that was being thrown at me by the doctors and nurses. When it was time for me to decided on whether to abandon my hopes of a natural labor and delivery, she was there. She was there every step of the way. My only regret was that I didn't find her sooner! But, if I am blessed with another chance to bring a life into this world, I will be seeking her services from the very beginning. read more

Ambrosia is amazing! She came into our lives when our son was a week old and helped us navigate those first few weeks of caring for a newborn. She was so calm, supportive and loving. We immediately felt comfortable with her and she was an invaluable resource to us as first time parents. read more

Ambrosia is the best!! I was at a low point with breastfeeding, then she swooped in and saved the day! She is several states and time differences away from me, but she made the time to FaceTime me multiple times to go over what I was dealing with and how to fix it. Her response time is impeccable knowing that she has her own life and family as well. Her warm and loving personality made me feel at ease and like I've known her for years. Ambrosia even wrote out what we went over and sent it to me after our conversation. So helpful! I wish we lived closer and I could see her in person! read more

Ambrosia was instrumental to our family in the weeks following our daughter's birth. She is knowledgeable, kind, warm, and comforting during a time where everything is new, and you have no idea what is normal and what is not. Before my daughter was born, she came to show me how to use my breast pump and when she got home from the hospital, Ambrosia was there to help us with latching, show us new positions and ensure we were set up for success. But her support really went beyond pure lactation consulting- when we didn't know why our daughter was screaming in the middle of the night and we couldn't get her to sleep, Ambrosia came by in the middle of the night to show us a better way to swaddle, to watch me feed, and to teach us how to put her back to sleep. She's come over day and night, and every time I see her I learn something new. Ambrosia is also incredibly accessible over text. She sends me articles that are relevant to my daughter's development and puts my mind at ease. I've been recommending her to all my friends- she's incredible and I'm so lucky to have found her. read more

Ambrosia was simply put, the very best decision my husband and I could have made as we began our journey as parents. Stars and words cannot adequately describe how much Ambrosia means to our family. She will forever be part of our family's life. Ambrosia was there on the first night we returned home from the hospital. Her calm demeanor and words of encouragement made me feel as if I was always good enough. She gave me the strength to push through, even when times felt tough. Ambrosia was always, and is still, a call or text away. She is so quick to respond and kindly answers all my questions. Now that my daughter is two months old and we no longer have Ambrosia on a nightly basis, I still find myself, in every situation, asking, what would Ambrosia do? I look up to Ambrosia as a doula, mom and human. In the beginning, I struggled greatly with breastfeeding and credit Ambrosia with helping me learn and giving me the confidence to now breastfeed with such ease. I would highly recommend Ambrosia to everyone. She is pure magic and the most lovely person to be around. Her energy is contagious and I find myself trying to mimic her energy everyday. Even my husband, who was at first skeptic of a doula (he had never heard of the term), would say it's the best decision we made and to this day, when we're treading unknown territory, will say to me, can you ask Ambrosia? The comfort, love and support Ambrosia provided us is so genuine I miss her greatly. Hire Ambrosia, you will not regret it, and like us, it will be the best decision you'll make. Her heart is pure gold. Ambrosia, we appreciate you more than you'll ever know. read more

Ambrosia held my hand and soothed me with her gentle voice during labor and I am very grateful for her presence during my hospital birth. As wonderful as my husband is he cannot replace the knowledge and guidance a doula can give you. She's definitely a 5 star doula and recommend her highly read more