I really loved working with Eri. I didn't feel like I was just another client. She empowered me through this pregnancy, reminding me of all the hard work I've already been putting in myself, working through trauma. I highly recommend working with her. She'll definitely make you feel supported and heard. I'm close to my due date and I'm excited to be giving birth soon. I'm not afraid of all the pain to come anymore. I definitely feel more confident with giving birth, no matter the outcome. read more

There aren't words to express my gratitude for all that Eri did to support my daughter's transition into the world. She is an absolute angel and I could not have gotten through a "three day birthing extravaganza" without her! She supported me both mentally and physically during every contraction and helped me maintain strength to avoid having a cesarian. Between massaging my back and giving me sips of water between every contraction, she took better care of me than any family member possibly could. She advocated for my natural birth plan every step of the way and guided me through breathing techniques when it came time to push. There was not a minute that went by without her by my side. I could go on and on but the most important piece, was the emotional support that she invested in my birthing experience. I felt the comfort of a best friend and all the guidance of an expert. I'd recommend Eri to any mama who wants to feel grounded, supported, and fully loved in the delivery room. read more

You can't get a more intuitive, warm, attentive, empowering doula than Eri. Without Eri, I could not have had a natural unmedicated birth in April 2019, and for that, I'm forever grateful for her care during one of the most vulnerable moments. Initially, I was skeptical of doula service - with the medical professionals, my husband & my mom, why would I need another stranger in the room? Only after the strong recommendation of my close friend, who said a doula was invaluable during her birth, did I look into it. And boy, was she right. My baby was positioned posterior, which meant I had unbearable protracted back labor without meaningful dilation. Of course, my husband and my mom wanted to help, but they didn't know exactly how despite watching numerous pain management videos. I ended up calling Eri while I was still in early labor, and her expertise (Rebozo scarf, different pressure point massages, stretches, labor positions) and her warm yet empowering presence got me through the dark moments when I wanted to give up and ask for medical interventions. Eri not only made sure I was feeling safe and cared for, but also supported my husband and my mom by telling them how to help, reassuring them, and encouraging them to take a nap and eat for the long labor marathon. Eri stayed with me overnight past her shift for total 14 hours (4PM - 6AM) until she made sure both the baby and I were safe and happy. Long story short, now I recommend Eri to all my pregnant friends. I tell them her service was the best money I've spent in years. read more

Eri Guajardo Johnson is someone I've known since she was 15 years old and I (humbly) always knew she was destined for magick! Her internal light is so strong that she literally shines and exudes warmth and love all around her. She was born for this work. And so it goes that one of the greatest joys of my life was being able to experience the birth of my 2nd child with Eri. The work and love and intuition and spirit she holds as a doula is extraordinary. Here are a few reasons why: 1) Starting with her attention to detail and awareness in the days leading to birth: Eri is organized, smart, thoughtful, and will make you feel completely comfortable, safe, and confident that your birth will be supported and beautiful, no matter what. She has tools to help prepare you and asks all of the right questions and is so strong and careful not to pass any judgement in what you may be thinking or feeling. You will feel READY, with her strong support. 2) Eri made the birth room so beautiful for me -- it was truly a sacred place -- she put up colored paper flags all over the wall with words of love and inspiration from all of my friends. And we had electronic candles all around the room. It felt welcoming and warm and personal. She'll help you create the space with however you envision :) 3) Eri knew how to work comfortably and confidently with the hospital staff. I felt safe and that all of my wishes were well communicated at all times. She had my back. I didn't have to worry that my intentions wouldn't be supported -- she had me covered. 4) Eri took great care to ensure she and my partner would be my unified team. This was hugely important! They worked together throughout the whole birth experience with great ease. 5) Eri read my body and feelings and emotions and energy SO well throughout birth. Without me saying anything she knew when to offer ideas, offer space, offer words, offer touch, or simply offer presence. Her intuition was incredibly on-point. And if there chanced a moment that what she was suggesting did not feel right, she took it fully in stride. That felt really good, and I admire it as a masterful skill. I felt swiftly accepted and in control. 6) Eri helped me step into my power. She helped me FEEL empowered. My birth experience was a team effort -- I'll forever be grateful to Eri and to my husband and to my baby and to the hospital staff for making it truly one of the greatest experiences of my life. I hope you can experience this joy with Eri, too :) read more

Eri is so genuine & so knowledgeable she never made me feel rushed or inadequate when I didn't know something. She's like a body full of information, insight, encouragement, and warmth. I couldn't think of a negative thing to say if you paid me! She was with me thru the majority of my pregnancy & I was able to have a completely natural, in tune birth & I really don't think I would have been able to do it without her. I called her at 3 or 4 AM when I was at the hospital & told her I wanted her there and she came. She coached me thru labor and advocated for me thru the whole process. I could go on & on but she is truthfully a God send & if I ever decide to have another baby she is 100% who I'm calling. I would do my whole birth over again! read more

Eri was my doula in February 2019 when she lived in the Bay Area. She is, quite frankly, phenomenal, and I don't think I would have had the successful delivery I had without her - and my pregnancy and labor/delivery were complicated! Before birth she was the "team captain" of a team of 4 doulas (one of whom would be my doula during labor and delivery). She met me at my home, explained what a doula does, and provided strategies to advocate for myself at the hospital. I found her to be very open, easy to talk to, encouraging, but also direct and clear. I had a particularly difficult pregnancy as I had gestational diabetes. Eri always responded quickly to texts in the weeks leading up to labor, and I felt she was very accessible. I went into the hospital for a routine non-stress test at 39 weeks 2 days for my gestational diabetes. There the nurses discovered I had preeclampsia and was immediately admitted to the hospital without being able to go home or anything. It was a scary experience, but texting with Eri was very calming. My labor was induced and in total was 2.5 days all at the hospital. Eri knew I was having a hard laboring process and took on the responsibility of being my doula for the second day after stepping off a plane! Eri was a breath of fresh air after a long labor. My contractions were getting stronger, and I was a bit out of it, but Eri's focus (I'll never forget) centered me on making critical decisions such as whether or not to get the epidural. Even though I was in pain, I remember Eri saying in my moment of need: "ok, we are in limbo right now about the epidural. I will support whatever decision you make, but this is the moment to make it. We cannot move forward without you making a decision here." This is exactly what I needed to hear, and I opted for the epidural. Eri was invaluable after I got the epidural as she talked me through what was happening, massaged my scalp, kept my mind off the long labor, and kept asking me questions like if I felt the need to push. Finally it was time to push, but this was during a shift change of the nurses! So rather than focus on me and my contractions and helping to guide me to push, the nurses were distracted talking to each other about me! Eri was the constant who then counted to help me push and encouraged me after each big push. She was awesome and I relied on her completely during that final delivery stage. Despite gestational diabetes and preeclampsia and 2.5 days of labor, I was able to deliver vaginally. I am certain that would not have been possible without Eri. I am eternally grateful to her for helping to guide me towards a labor and delivery experience I was satisfied with despite innumerable complications. Eri gives all of herself to her clients and is fully present with them throughout their journey. I hope she can help other with theirs in the Detroit area!! read more

If you are seeking a compassionate, well rounded and empowering doula to be with you on your birth journey, look no further than Eri. Me and my husband became pregnant late last year with our first baby, and after going to a few prenatal appointments at the hospital, we knew we were seeking much more from our first birth experience than the small bits of advice we had acquired from our visits. One of my best friends, saw Eri give a doula talk, and recommended that I contact her based the strong impression she left on her. After finding Eri's podcast (The Birth Bruja Podcast), in which I found to be so empowering and to hold such important dialogues about birth, I didn't hesitate and contacted her immediately. From our first meeting I could tell this had been the best decision I made in awhile. We got acquainted and exchanged bits about ourselves and priorities in the birth plans we were seeking. We set up a schedule to meet and to allocate enough meetings to cover topics such as pain, trauma, strengths, signs of birth, birth itself and postpartum. In each meeting Eri brought an assortment of information and tools which answered all our questions and more. She would begin and close with meditation, setting up the space the be a sacred one. Her knowledge of birth transcends all those around her, a true gem of a spirit born to do this work. Me and my husband looked forward to our next meeting every time, gaining new insights and ideas about what our birth could be with every session. On August 1st, 2019 we gave birth to our son, which we did unmedicated, and natural. Being a mother for over a week now, Im reflecting on how all the insight that Eri blessed us with helped with every step of the way. We were truly able to go into birth from a place of power, and I was able to know my body and understand the possibilities that may come our way. Eri supported us all the way, and made sure we knew that we could ultimately manifest the birth plan we were seeking. Eri is a powerful birth guru with strong guidance and perspectives. Her services to us are not measurable, but infinite in the ways they helped us become parents. We will be forever grateful that we crossed paths with her. read more

Having Eri hold sacred space for my husband and I during the birth of our daughter was grounding and irreplaceable. She held reverence for the sacred and worked with humor (which is one of my love languages), physical, emotional, spiritual, and evidence-based support. From our prenatal meetings up to the birth, Eri was supportive of my birthing wishes and she gave us so many resources to work with. She also helped me navigate the difficult waters of putting together requests and wishes in case of maternal and/or fetal death. Having a 3.5 year old, a husband, and expecting another little one really made think so much about the importance of knowing how I would want my loved ones to be cared for without leaving it all to grieving family members. It's not an easy subject to dive into but Eri was right there with me. The care Eri took in making our hospital room feel like a sacred space was amazing. She brought in multi-colored flameless candles, put together a beautiful playlist, made an altar to honor my Mexican ancestry and spirituality, she knew how to bring warmth and spirit to a sterile place. Most importantly she brought her spirit, open heart, physical, and spiritual strength. The birth was so fast and intense, there was a point where I thought I couldn't take it anymore and she told me to tell myself "I can do it" and "I am strong." As soon as I said these affirmations out loud I knew my little girl was coming, I was able to tune into my baby even more and my baby and I worked together, I felt how and where she wanted me positioned for her arrival. I can't recommend Eri enough, my husband also said she was amazing, she is. Tlazocamati Eri!!!! read more