I can't recommend Moon Sister Doula highly enough! Monica has been so helpful to me and my wife…read moreduring postpartum time. She is very knowledgeable and reassuring (which I really appreciate as a first time parent!), has excellent communication skills, and is willing to help in any way she can. Every time she comes over she meets us where we are at that day. Sometimes we have a big project that needs doing and she helps us tackle it. If we don't have a lot of specific things to get done, she intuitively finds a way to match what we need that day. In terms of both emotional support and the physical hard work that it takes to care for a newborn, she is always there for us. Thank you Moon Sister!

In May 2023, I hired Moon Sisters Doula after having my second child. I wasn't sure what to expect…read morefrom having a postpartum doula, but I was hoping that having a doula would lessen PPA. Monica did not disappoint. She was amazing and she lessened my postpartum anxiety and helped eased my family's transition from a family of three to a family of four. Monica has a warm and professional approach. During the in-home meeting, she listened carefully to mine and my partner's concerns and worked with us on the hours and days we wanted her to provide postpartum doula services. When she was working with us, she would anticipate what we needed or wanted - such as helping with picking up, sweeping, dishes, and taking out the trash - without us asking. Primarily, I needed assistance with my older child (2yrs old), such as watching her so I can get some sleep, take a shower, or just have a break. She was amazing at both watching my child and helping out around the house. Monica also provided some knowledge on diastasis recti, different holds for the baby when she has gas, and how to wear baby carriers/wraps. At the end of each session, she checked in with me about whether all mine and my family's needs were met and how she could better assist us for the next session. She listened carefully and came prepared for the next session. Both me and my family looked forward to each session because she made the post-partum period easier and less frustrating. I recommend Moon Sister Doula to my friends that are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Totally would recommend, so much help and support from pregnancy- breastfeeding. You will feel…read moresupported and educated every step of the way.

Ashley was my doula and has been my lactation consultant and I have never felt more supported by…read moresomeone during the most vulnerable time in my life. Ashley helped me through an unmediated birth when I truly felt I couldn't do it she worked some magic and I couldn't have been more appreciative. She has been there to make sure my postpartum journey has been going smoothly and is always there if I need help with anything. Ashley has an answer for absolutely anything I ask of her. The knowledge she has shared with me is out of this world. My lactation journey has been a... journey but she's been there every step of the way with every bump in the road she's made me feel confident. I cannot recommend a better company to help you feel supported and confident in.

Nicole was fantastic to work with. We had a unique situation and she was willing to work with us…read more Throughout the pregnancy Nicole was there for us when we had questions, supported and helped us build a birth plan and prep work to support, she had referrals for specialists we might have needed, we felt ready to go into birth empowered. During delivery Nicole was amazing helping keep us educated of what was happening, advocating with staff and helping make sure our birth plan was followed. Postpartum she was and has been there to answer questions and has been an invaluable resource. Thank you Nicole!

I had such a wonderful experience with Nicole! From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to…read moreand took the time to explain the entire process, which made me feel comfortable and informed. Her prices are very reasonable, and her communication throughout everything was excellent. She even delivered my placenta pills right after I got home from the hospital, which was incredibly convenient during such a busy postpartum time. I also love that she's local to the Coachella Valley and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her services to any expecting or postpartum mom looking into placenta encapsulation!

I can't speak highly enough about my experience with the team at the Natural Birth Place! I saw…read morethem for my fourth pregnancy and I wish I had found them sooner. I learned more about pregnancy and birth during my visits than all my other OB experiences combined. The appointments are so personalized and thorough and I felt informed every step of the way. I ended up being induced at the hospital but I was still able to have an unmedicated delivery thanks to my amazing birth team. I couldn't have done it without Maria's guidance. It was the first time I had a provider I knew beforehand in the room with me. I genuinely felt cared for throughout my labor and it was a game changer. I am recommending midwife services to all my pregnant friends from now on. I'm honestly sad this is my last baby - I would do it all over again with this team!

I cannot recommend Maria and her team enough! I learned more in the first few visits than my entire…read morefirst pregnancy with an OB. They were super thorough and our appointments never felt rushed. I had the birthing experience I dreamed of and it's 100% because of how supported and safe we felt during my entire pregnancy-- and especially during labor/delivery.

Karen Baker has been an amazing friend and midwife since we met her back in 2013! She helped…read moredeliver my daughter and her care through pregnancy/delivery/and postpartum has been such a blessing! With my 2nd pregnancy in 2015 she again made me feel so comfortable, she spent an hour with me each appointment talking about anything and everything that could help me prepare for baby #2. Karen truly cares for her clients and their families giving you the birth experience that you will cherish so deeply. Thank you Karen for you and all your students you teach. the love and passion you have.

Our loving midwife (Birth Mama ) of our two little boys. She is caring, loving, knowledgeable,…read morewise, very experienced, helpful, & just amazing at what she does. She makes me feel so comfortable as if she were my mother caring for me. To me she is like family. We just love her. And with our first born, he had problems breathing & she & her assistant Karen knew exactly what to do. I feel safe in her hands and having my babies in her hands as well. I look forward to my prenatal visits. So informative & love that I get a whole hour! With her. I just love Karen & her assistants . We know you will too.

As a third time mom- having has two prior natural births one at Cedars Sinai (1st) and one at a…read morebirth center in Santa Clarita (2nd) I knew I wanted to do a birth center for my third. We live up in big bear city now and I had asked my prior midwife if she knew anyone in my area- she didn't- so I took to Yelp. I found Tammy and decided to give a call and see- she gave me a ton of information to help me get my services paid through medical and IEHP etc- we are a low income family so her doing that made this possible for us with the pandemic having hit our business hard. After the first time I met Tammy and her daughter Brittany I knew right away they and all the ladies there were the team I wanted. She's straightforward and easy to talk to, and informative and her calm demeanor is a huge help for any pregnant momma. Throughout the pregnancy I was seen for all my visits, vitals taken and baby monitored etc. Had some minor bleeding around 29 weeks and Tammy advised me to get checked and luckily everything was fine.... Now this being my third and the whole losing the mucus plug at 29 weeks made me think my daughter wasn't gonna make it past 38 weeks- well she surprised us all and decided to go to 40+3. Around 40 weeks I was getting nervous since this was my third, things hadn't really fully started and I was starting to think something was wrong. Tammy put my mind at ease- assured me to trust baby and of course checked me etc everything was fine- she said I wouldn't have to worry about going to hospital til 42 weeks which eased my anxiety a ton (did NOT want a hospital birth- at all) I did have one false alarm where I had about 7 hours of contractions and dilated til 3.5 then stalled. My waters hadn't broken and no bloody show so she assured me it was ok. Well she was dang right! Right at 6pm I started having contractions let her know- started heading down the hill- labored the entire way in the truck down the mountain arrived at 8:03pm and gave birth to our beautiful baby girl right at 8:22pm! Tammy and the entire crew were so amazing during those 19 minutes- Tammy did some type of wizard massage on the back of my hips while I was pushing on hands and knees which caused my waters to break- baby crashed down into pelvis and came in like a freight train- she directed me to lay on my side and push/ flipped over and pushed and one of the wonderful ladies even held my right leg up for me (bless her heart) and boom- there was our daughter! There were at least four of them in the room hands on reassuring me I could do this! They were honestly just awesome! I'm pretty sure I pooped and no one said a word so I'm also thankful for that! All in all I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Tammy and the entire crew there. After my delivery I was helped to use the restroom and get all cleaned up and everything. We got home by like 3am and got to enjoy our bed and baby. Went back for the 2 day recheck and I was having a little bit of anxiety because my second had jaundice and she's autistic and her babyhoood was so so hard and traumatic for me so this baby had a tiny bit of jaundice too and I was kind of panicking about it (I am type 0 blood and live at 7000ft so Tammy had already told me to expect some) and when we got there she calmed me, asked about how many diapers etc and reassured me everything was just fine and I was doing a great job. She was also right about that- here we are at 4 days old jaundice completely gone and baby is pooping and peeing like a two week old! Thank you so so much to Tammy and Brittany and everyone there. I respect all of you so much for those long hours even while some of you are pregnant yourselves and have babies yourselves to take care of and here y'all are here taking such good care of us. Highly highly recommend this birth center- if I ever fell pregnant again this would definitely be without a doubt where I would go and I would recommend for anyone I care about. Also side note- I have another midwife experience to compare it to- i thought my prior midwife was "good" but now in hindsight and with this comparison I don't think many people realize just how amazing Tammy is. She didn't make me bring my own sheets long story that the previous birth center made me purchase my own birth kit and bring my own sheets, induced me with castor oil at 37 weeks, didn't help me with UV lights or suggesting lemon oil or anything much at all really. The polarity between the two is rather vast.

I've been blessed to watch a second grand baby born here with Tammy! Can't say enough about this…read moreplace! So loving and kind and professional! My daughter told them if we ever move they have to come with us so they can deliver all the grand babies! Give them a call. Visit the birthing center. Ask questions! You'll love them!

As an experienced Postpartum Doula, Linda Ramirez is trained in lactation support and can provide…read morehands-on assistance with breastfeeding. Linda is confident in offering tips and techniques to ensure your successful breastfeeding journey as well as help you feel more confident and comfortable! In addition, Linda has direct access to me to assist her. I am both an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) and I have been a part of Linda's team for many years. ~Laurie Haessly, MA, RDN, IBCLC

Linda is absolutely amazing! She supported me My whole labor and delivery and is still helping me…read morepostpartum! She is so kind and welcoming! She texts me often to see how I am doing. Highly recommend her for any mama looking for a doula

I decided to go the home birth route with my second pregnancy and choosing to go with Heather did…read morenot disappoint! She was referred to me from a friend, yet I still did my own research and interviewed a few other midwives before committing and I felt like she was the best fit. Each prenatal visit was at least an hour long - she gave me time to ask my questions and never made me feel silly or brushed me off. Having no previous exposure to a home birth, I had a lot of questions yet she answered them all gracefully and in great detail - giving my the confidence I needed to believe in myself that I could do this and that it is safe. Also included in the package was a prenatal massage around 36 weeks and when I tell you it was the best massage in my life - you have to believe me! It was amazing! That hour flew by and I was ready to book another one When I went into labor, I waited until almost the last minute to tell anyone, just to be sure it was the real thing. Well, it was the real thing and it was go time by the time my husband got home from work and Heather arrived. But she didn't waste any time, she jumped in and gave me the encouragement and reassurance I needed to get through transition and birth my baby girl. She was so amazing and was not afraid to get her hands dirty. My 3 year old was there and Heather included her in everything and never pushed her out of the way. Even though I was almost pushing as she walked through the door, she still handled everything with such a calmness and peacefulness that it made that crazy intense last part of birth go so perfectly. If I decide to have baby number 3, a home birth will definitely be my preferred route and Heather would be at the top of my list of midwives (but I would give a longer heads up next time ).

Heather is a beautiful soul who loves what she does. Being a trusted, highly trained, professional,…read morethorough midwife is her utmost desire. She guided me and my body through the pregnancy, birth and postpartum phases with such love and expertise. I will always recommend her to my friends, as I implicitly trust her to provide safety and comfort.