Viji is truly one of a kind. Every mother deserves someone like her by their side during their birth journey. After a traumatic first pregnancy and postpartum preeclampsia, I was considered high-risk during my second pregnancy as well. Around 32 weeks, I started seeing elevated blood pressure readings along with severe white coat syndrome. I was anxious and searching for support, and that's when I found Viji. Even before our first consultation, I had a strong feeling that she was God-sent -- a true blessing -- and that feeling only grew stronger with time. Viji stepped in with so much calm, confidence, and care. She took everything upon herself and made sure I was prepared in every possible way -- physically, mentally, and emotionally. She guided me through provider decisions, helped me find the right midwifery care, and thoughtfully connected me with an exceptional midwife, Lin Lee, who aligned perfectly with my needs. Because of Viji's discernment and support in building the right team around me, my entire experience was completely different from my first pregnancy. The birth itself felt smooth and empowering -- no tears, no episiotomy, and my blood pressure remained well controlled throughout. What truly sets Viji apart is how deeply she cares and how holistic her approach is. She took the time to understand my full medical history and personal background, worked to get to the root of my previous complications, and helped me navigate provider complexities with clarity and confidence. She also combined her Jyotish knowledge to help identify the most supportive and auspicious timing for my induction, which brought me an incredible sense of peace and trust going into labor. During labor, Viji was there through it all. She supported me with Ayurvedic care, calming massages, constant reassurance, and gentle guidance. She made sure I was comfortable, grounded, and never felt alone. She even stayed with me through the entire night -- watching over me, advocating for me, and helping me make important decisions when I was exhausted and vulnerable. Because of Viji, my second birth experience became healing, empowering, and beautiful. She didn't just help me prepare for birth -- she helped me heal from my past experience and trust my body again. I will always be grateful for her presence, her wisdom, and the love she brought into one of the most important moments of my life. I thank God every day for leading me to her at exactly the right time. read more

I have been working with Viji since 2023 and can confidently say that the work I've done with her has been truly transformative... far beyond anything I ever expected. I first came to Viji as a very anxious and overwhelmed mother, desperately trying to stay afloat in the struggles of parenthood. At the time, I had no idea what I was getting into, but I just knew I needed help. From day one, Viji completely blew me away with her depth of knowledge, insight, and intuition. Beyond that, she is incredibly caring and consistently goes above and beyond to support her clients. Through our work together, I've gained a deeper understanding of my inner makeup, which has empowered me to take greater control of my life and has profoundly impacted how I show up as a mother and wife. My mind was truly blown when she began incorporating Ayurveda and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) to help explain what I was experiencing physically, emotionally, and energetically, and to guide how I move through my life. I have also integrated therapeutic bodywork and the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) into my work with Viji, which has only deepened the healing process. The way she thoughtfully weaves together her diverse offerings is incredible and deeply supportive. She is truly a one-stop shop for healing on every level. I am deeply grateful for the care, insight, and dedication she has brought to my journey. Viji is absolutely amazing, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. My only regret is not starting this work with her sooner. read more

I am an Ayurvedic practitioner, and I worked with Viji on pregnancy preparation and my overall holistic well-being. Before our work together, I struggled with chronic digestive issues and could never find the true root cause. I also felt lost in my direction and deeply entangled in patterns I couldn't understand. I chose to work with Viji because a friend told me she truly sees people as a whole -- body, mind, and consciousness -- and that was exactly what I was longing for. In my session with Viji, she embodied the qualities of Durga in a profound way. She cut through the darkness with clarity, compassion, and strength. She held a deeply caring presence while remaining unwavering in delivering the truth. Her intuition, combined with a scientific and precise approach, pierced through layers of ego and long-standing karmic patterns. I felt seen, heard, understood, protected, and guided -- fully, and as a whole. It was truly mind-blowing. If life is a labyrinth woven from karmic paths, she stood at a crucial intersection and direct me to the right path. Our session helped me find direction in life again. I understand myself more deeply. My health has improved overall. I see more clearly, I understand my priorities, and I finally recognize the challenge of changing the karmic patterns I've been caught in. Viji also reminded me that fertility is holistic -- body, mind, and consciousness must all be addressed. I would absolutely recommend her. Writing these words brings tears to my eyes because I am overwhelmed with gratitude for her presence, her clarity, and the transformative impact of our session. read more

We reached out to Viji around the 3rd month of our twin pregnancy. Her initial consultation was helpful in assessing if we were a right fit for each other. From the very get go after signing to be our Ayurvedic Birth Coach, she started us on videos related to different stages of pregnancy and the birth process in USA along with consultations set up throughout the period of pregnancy and postpartum. Her videos were clear, concise and made us feel empowered in navigating the pregnancy. Her support is very structured and each consultation felt deeply personal catering to our needs. Knowing our birth goal of having a natural delivery, she made sure to equip us with the right tools to help us with our journey. Her early advice helped us to identify that our current doctor was a mismatch to our birth goals. She was able to help us shortlist and select the right Doctor which turned out to be the best decision owing to minor complications we had with the birth of our children. Her knowledge of the medical system, Bay Area Doctors and hospitals is a unique skill that helps you make the right choices early on. This is critical as most Doctors would not take you on as patient after 21 weeks of pregnancy. The birth plan she curated for us was a game changer in ensuring all the hospital care providers knew our preferences upfront during our stay at the hospital. This avoided miscommunication regarding our medication preferences during the delivery and what procedures and medications we preferred for the babies. Her checklists of what food to consume and what to avoid was a blessing. She was a calm presence throughout our pregnancy and birth. There was a situation where we ended up in the emergency room in the 6th month of our pregnancy. Her clear assessment and support throughout the experience helped calm our nerves. I'm most thankful for her presence during the induction, labor and eventual delivery. She was there with us from the second day of induction till the delivery (which was total of 1.5 days). She constantly kept us motivated, instilling confidence based on our preparation for the birth that we had done all along. When things did not progress in the direction we had hoped for, she was our champion in the hospital trying to get a second opinion from another doctor and provided the much needed confidence when we had to opt for a cesarean. It's hard to truly quantify the emotions one goes through as potential parents when you need to make quick decisions in the hospital when you are presented with choices related to your delivery. This is the situation where having someone like Viji by you ensures your judgement is not clouded by the urgency/lack of information/emotions. Viji truly cares about her clients. Throughout our journey, we felt Viji was a caring family member. We are blessed to have had Viji by our side during the birth of our twins and cannot recommend her enough if you are considering her for your journey to parenthood. read more

My husband and I were in search of a birth coach and, by what felt like a happy accident, we found Viji. From our very first intro call, we both felt an immediate sense of connection and ease -- it was clear that we were the right fit for each other. What stood out to us about Viji was that her approach wasn't just about preparing for the birth itself -- it was about long-term health, emotional wellbeing, and truly holistic care. She supported both of us, not only with information but with empathy, reassurance, and a calm, grounding presence that we leaned on throughout the pregnancy. Her guidance helped alleviate any concerns or anxiety we had leading up to labor. During labor she stayed with us through the entire birth process and made sure we felt safe, cared for, and heard every step of the way. She was also extremely supportive and patient in answering the thousands of questions we had about taking care of the new arrival to our family, during the crucial weeks after the delivery. We're incredibly grateful to Viji for being such a meaningful part of our experience. We truly can't imagine going through the whole process without her. If you're an expecting family looking for personalized, heart-centered care, we wholeheartedly recommend her. read more

In response - this review is not posted in error , I was client of hers n she ruined my birth experience with her lack of knowledge about birth and delivery! read more

Towards the end of my first trimester, I knew I wanted extra support for my pregnancy, so started researching doulas. Viji's holistic skills and services (bodywork, ayurveda, doula, a previous pharma background, etc.) immediately appealed to me. After connecting, she did an ayurvedic assessment and write-up which set the stage for a smooth pregnancy. While I'd already centered my life around wellness and had a good set of routines that worked for me personally, her suggestions were still valuable because: a) They gave me an ayurvedic framework for why my routines worked in relation to my particular constitution and how they could be tweaked for changed conditions (including pregnancy) b) They reminded me that consistency is key c) They reminded me that small habits can make a big difference I'm now empowered with this knowledge for life! Having a healthy pregnancy and just knowing Viji was in my corner made me rely on my OB less (which was a good thing given our standard impersonal medical system). I basically had no questions for my OB at the end of each check-up. Fast forward to my delivery date. I'm unusual in Viji's clients in that I opted for an elective c-section. While the procedure was textbook, post-partum hit HARD. It was overwhelming dealing with simultaneous huge changes and steep learning curves, which led to my not staying on top of my wellness routines. I was on a slippery slope and Viji's post-partum visits were invaluable in righting the course. She reminded me that the foundation of everything positive starts with mental wellness/self-care and proceeded to systematically help troubleshoot all our current issues (infant feeding, pain med schedule, etc.). I'm naturally an independent, problem solver type person, but am so grateful to have had a positive and caring energy like Viji to lean on - especially during a time I really and unexpectedly needed support. I am lucky to have worked with her. read more

I admit I was skeptical at the beginning. I was looking only for a birth doula.. Whereas Viji does a lot more than that. An Ayurvedic analysis, bodywork sessions, multiple prenatal meetings.. Did I really need all that? Yes! I did! Her body work sessions were just amazing.. Her energy is so calm and beautiful that you feel that way too. Her prenatal meetings were so informative. I do believe that knowledge will help you have a better pregnancy, labor and delivery. She was always available to answer any question I had.. And I had sooo many! She would respond on emails promptly and if needed even set up quick 15-20 mins chat to talk it out. She helped me with everything: which baby products to buy, which post partum products should I get for myself, where to put what in the house, post partum support and a lot more. She also played an instrumental role in helping me switch from a OB/GYN model of care to midwifery model of care. I would compare OB model of care to a factory assembly line. Quick in and out whereas midwifery was personalized and spending quality time with me to understand and get to know me. If I were with my OB I definitely would've been induced at 39 weeks whereas I delivered at 41 weeks when my baby was ready to come out. She had great connections with Bay Area Maternity and the Support staff at El Camino Los Gatos which played a crucial role in my labor and delivery. My birth story is something I will always cherish and feel immense pride about. And that is possible only because of Viji. The exercises that she made me do during my labor helped me go from 1.5 cm dilation to 9.5 cm in matter of 45 mins! And with just 6 mins of pushing my baby was out. The birth happened exactly as per the birth plan we had charted out. Thank you so much Viji! She is the best and I would highly recommend her to every pregnant woman. read more

I came to know about Viji after my first pregnancy, which was an emergency C section. I had no clue about what doula is all about. After my first child, one of my friends introduced me to this term called " doula " I was curious and searched on yelp and found Viji. I took Postpartum massage from her and instantly got connected to her in 2014. After that, I was not in touch with her, but she was always on my mind, and I decided whenever I will have my 2nd child, I will reach out to her, and the day came. But unfortunately, when I reached her, I was kind of late as she was not available. I kept insisting on her and kept denying it, but I somewhere knew that she is the right person to go to VBAC. I requested her a couple of times, and she decided to meet me. Once she met me, she immediately recalled our conversation, which happed three years back, and she was ready to take me in. Everything was going smoothly, and I religiously followed Viji and did everything she asked me to do. Suddenly on my due date, my dr told me that we need to do an emergency c section, and I was shattered. I called Viji, and she said, y don't you reach the hospital, and I will be there. Once I arrived there, the nurse said to me, that oh, you have a normal contraction. We need to wait and watch. Viji was there throughout my delivery, and my delivery was Normal. It was a fantastic experience with Viji. I can't thank her enough for whatever she has done to help me get what I wanted. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to go for Vbac or Normal delivery. read more

It's been three months since I delivered my son with Viji's support, and I still can't believe how lucky I was to have had the dream delivery I wanted. Finding Viji early in my pregnancy was the single best decision my husband and I made for this pregnancy. Viji is everything she promised and more! I was interested in a natural birth but not sure if I could do it. Viji gave me both the mental and physical strength to make it a reality. Viji taught me so much during pregnancy, fi rst starting by understanding my body's unique composition, and taking the appropriate steps to support it, and then to building confidence in my body, and getting my body into the optimal state for birth and delivery. She also empowered me with knowledge, every step of the way she educated me on what to expect, her weekly email became something I looked forward to every Monday. To prepare for the big day in the hospital, she took time to understand me, explain the various procedures that could happen in the hospital and their pros and cons, and helped me develop a birth plan that I felt confident in. She also gave me an amazing toolbox that included meditation, breathing exercises, oil massages, supplements, and various other exercises to support my body and prepare for delivery. She was my hero on delivery date. Meeting her at the door of the hospital felt like being welcomed to her home. She knew everyone and knew exactly where to go and what will happen next. She supported me throughout my labor and delivery, using various techniques to help make the process fast and more comfortable, encouraging me when I felt doubt in myself. I felt calm and supported in her presence the whole time. With her help. I was able to delivery my son five hours after getting to the hospital, with minor tearing. My recovery was smooth, I practically felt no pain by the time I left the hospital the day after. What I learned from Viji, from this pregnancy, will continue to guide me in my life. Not only did I learn more about my body's composition and the appropriate lifestyle and diet to support it, I also learned to trust myself, trust my body to do what it was meant to do. Thank you Viji for showing me what's possible! read more

TLDR: Viji is a godsend! Her suggestions, guidance and coaching is what made my husband and I realize that birth can be so beautiful. With my first pregnancy, I had an episiotomy followed by a very slow postpartum recovery along with postpartum blues and bonding issue which lasted almost through the entire first year of child birth. After this traumatic experience, we had decided not to have a second child. But after four years, we decided to take the plunge again. This time around, I wanted to do things better and it got me researching on my first experience. I learnt that birth need not be traumatic especially if there are no other complications.    Viji's unique mix of Ayurveda and modern modalities appealed to me greatly. I thank my stars for my choice to go with Viji and her full pregnancy concierge service. There was a day and night difference between my first time and second pregnancy experience. I had a completely unmediated birth with absolutely no tears even after the fact that I had episiotomy scar from my first. I was absolutely able to cope and manage my labor pain based on the techniques suggested by Viji. My postpartum recovery was a breeze. I was out and about almost immediately. I haven't had postpartum blues or bonding issues so far!      We opted for the 12 weeks pregnancy concierge program which starts with an Ayurvedic Analysis.    Ayurvedic Analysis:    I was pre-diabetic going into my second pregnancy and with Viji's help, I was able to manage my sugar levels. She was always there to guide and encourage me when things got tough with regards to my stress and blood sugar levels. I have always struggled with acid reflux, bloating and gastric trouble but once I started following the diet suggested by Viji based on my Ayurvedic analysis, I didn't have any of these issues throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. In fact, I have never felt better than I do now and this is not an exaggeration!    Prenatal meetings and labor prep:    The prenatal meetings with Viji are loaded with information. She not only sets realistic expectations about labor but also guides and aids you with tools and techniques to achieve best possible outcomes. She also coaches you and your partner on breathing and pain management techniques which are key to handle labor whether you are doing it medicated or unmediated. If you are willing to invest your time and effort into your pregnancy and wellbeing and follow her guidance, you will be able to achieve optimum results with in realistic capacity.   About Viji:   Viji is genuine, dedicated and passionate about the work she does. She is patient and highly responsive to any questions you might have. She goes above and beyond to support you in your birth journey. Through Ayurvedic analysis and her intuition, she understands your psyche and works with you to overcome any obstacles you might have (mental and physical) to achieve your optimal health to support your pregnancy. She coached me and worked with me to understand my body constitution and helped me maintain my diet in order to avoid gestational diabetes. She is straightforward and states things as it is. It is definitely not easy to follow all her suggestions. But if you do, the results are unquestionable.    She gives the best bodywork massages in my opinion. Every session with Viji helped unravel all the work stress and tension I was carrying.    Labor & Delivery is just the finale but to make it a grand one requires all the hard work and mindful practices you follow in the months prior to the labor. Viji's suggestions, guidance and coaching is what made my husband and I realize that birth can be so beautiful. This is definitely the best investment I made on my health and well-being that I will carry with me throughout my life. read more

I moved to the bay from NYC towards the last part of my pregnancy. I just wish I met her sooner!! Her empathy, knowledge and understanding of Ayurveda/pregnancy/labor and motherhood is like nothing I've ever seen before -- and I've spend thousands of dollars hiring some of the best practitioners in the east coast. She made a HUGE difference in understanding my mental state, owning my body and trusting nature. With her, you're not just getting a doula or pregnancy support - you're getting a beautiful sneak peek into your own lifelong healing. She has set me on a path to be the best version of myself beyond this pregnancy and for that I'm eternally grateful. Book her - you won't regret it! read more

If you need a birth coach, Viji is the best out there. Her results are fantastic. For me, I went from being recommended for a scheduled C-section prior to meeting Viji to having a completely unmedicated delivery and a great postpartum recovery with Viji's coaching and support. It was everything I could ask for and more. Viji provided holistic support through prenatal coaching, labor and delivery support and finally postpartum support. Viji was a force of positivity throughout the journey. Due to my back issue, my doctor had recommended a C-section but I was not happy with the plan. After meeting Viji, I was so happy because she gave me the belief that I could have a natural delivery. Her prenatal coaching was extremely informative which also included an ayurvedic analysis. My husband also learned so much about the process that he was always on the same page asViji and me which helped tremendously. As part of the prenatal coaching, Viji recommended I visit a chiropractor. I had never been to a chiropractor before so I was slightly nervous but since I trusted Viji, I went. The chiropractor was amazing and was able to reposition my baby so that the bottom was no longer pressing against my stomach and also helped me relax my back. Viji also convinced us to change our hospital and our OB to midwife Lin. Our previous hospital was a 2 minute drive from our home but the El Camino hospital that Viji recommended was a 45 minute drive. In spite of that, we switched the hospital and the provider as Viji explained to us that we were really optimizing for labor and delivery experience rather than the drive to the hospital. Unsurprisingly, this turned out to be another great decision as we had an amazing experience at the hospital as the nurses and other staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Moreover, Lin, the midwife who saw me through prenatal care and eventually delivered my baby was brilliant. Labor support was where Viji really became the person we relied on for everything. She was in constant touch with us and guided us through initial stages of labor and eventually joined us at the hospital. At the hospital, Viji was the guiding light and helped me with different poses to progress the labor forward. At the end, I had an unmedicated delivery which was exactly what I hoped for. I couldn't be happier. Viji provided great postpartum support through postpartum massage, teaching how to massage our baby and breastfeeding techniques. When we realized that our baby had a tongue tie, Viji recommended Dr. Randy Ligh for getting it addressed. Dr. Ligh was amazing and that helped my baby latch perfectly. Overall, Viji was phenomenal at what she did and we would recommend her to everyone who needs a birth coach. read more

TLDR:Viji is the best and you need her in your life. Viji has supported me through two pregnancies/birth experiences. She's incredibly caring, knowledgable and overall amazing to say the least. She also saved my life. I must give her credit because she went above and beyond of just a labor support person. Moving backwards, but I ended up having severe PPD about a month after my second birth and Viji checked up on me and got me much needed help. She mentally held my hand when I needed it most and I will forever be grateful to her for that. In terms of my first pregnancy, Viji help educate me about what to expect during labor and delivery and taught my husband tips to help prepare us for the experience. She also did weekly check ins and gave me info on what is happening with my body during the pregnancy and what to expect at doctor visits. She also did an Ayurvedic evaluation on me and gave me advice on how to balance my body. The pregnancy itself was smooth. When it came time for labor she guided us through the process and made sure I rested at home as much as possible until the action happened. My water broke at 2AM and I started having contractions around 6AM. I labored at home, through Viji's coaching, for about 6 hours and went into the hospital by noon. After being admitted I was fully dilated after 4 hours with the help of an epidural. Viji advocated for me the whole time at the hospital (although we needed to fight a lot more than usual at that particular teaching hospital).  My happy and healthy girl was out by 6pm that night. My total labor lasted about 12 hours for my first experience! My second pregnancy, I knew I wanted Viji by my side again. I contacted her as soon as I was pregnant and she got to accompany me on this special journey again. She did the daily check-ins and face to face meet ups and prepared me for my birth again. (Its amazing how much you forget from labor). I told her I wanted to try unmedicated at the time, but I didn't truly convince myself that I wanted to do that up until the day of. My water ended up breaking again this time during the day. It was around 2:30PM in the afternoon that my water broke. I started feeling contractions at 5:30pm and I was worried so I told Viji and my husband that we need to go to the hospital around 9:00pm. We got to the hospital at 9:40pm and were admitted. I expressed how I was going to try to do this without meds and was supported by Viji, My husband and everyone there (shout out to redwood kaiser). After that everything happened so fast and my dream birth happened. At 11:12pm my baby came out without any complications, pain medication and literally the quickest delivery that I can imagine my body to do. The moment when my son came out and was place on my chest was one of the most amazing moments I have experienced in my life. I lived on that perfect birth (for me) adrenaline for like 2 weeks! Viji did a great job on checking in on me. Slowly, the tiredness got me and the imbalance of hormones got to me. My PPD/ PPA became really severe and with perfect timing Viji got me the help that I needed. Its been 3 months since I have been diagnosed with PPD/PPA and with support from a group of people I am finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I honestly am so grateful to have met Viji. Thank you. A million times Thank you Viji and you will always have a special place in my heart. read more

I worked with Viji for my second pregnancy- she is just amazing and working with her has been a life changing experience for me. I started working with her a little bit later in the pregnancy and regret not getting in touch with her earlier. Viji has a wealth of knowledge about everything and has an evidence based practice. I had some complications including Gestational Diabetes and high blood pressure; Viji helped me understand my physical and mental health better and guided me to keep things under control. She has a great intuition and just knows what I was going through and was always a message away to help with anything that was on my mind. My goals for this pregnancy were to go into labor naturally, avoid preeclampsia (which I had the first around) and avoid any postpartum issues (I had HELLP syndrome in my previous pregnancy.) I was quite skeptical if I could achieve any of these, but I was wrong and so glad I was!!! Viji helped me achieve all of these and it made a HUGE difference to my mental state postpartum compared to my last pregnancy. This in a way healed what I went through the first time around. Her recommendations, especially from the Ayurvedic analysis are helpful throughout your life, and not just pregnancy. I am so glad to have worked with her and have developed an amazing bond :) If you are on the fence, hire her, you won't regret it! read more

My wife and I were on the path to have our first baby. We found the whole process overwhelming and hard to keep up with all the things we had to prepare for. We both had busy work lives and time was flying by, In addition, my wife had worries about the whole birth process and all the different things that could occur health-wise. Furthermore, my wife would end up having to deal with gestational diabetes which would make our journey even more challenging. Enter Viji from Divine Journey. We knew we needed someone to help us understand the process and prepare. What we didn't know is how exceptional Viji would be in helping us. Over the next couple of months, we learned so much from her. She covered every aspect of the journey that we were on. Her explanations and instructions were thorough and detailed. What to eat, read up on, etc. The attention she gave to us and all the questions we had allayed our concerns. Her responsiveness at times were instant. She is the definition of a professional and you could tell with every meeting how passionate she was with helping her clients. Viji helped us develop a solid birth plan and gave us very specific instructions to achieve the optimal birth that we were looking for. We followed through the best we could. It was not easy. And what was the result? An amazing birth experience of our baby boy! My wife really feared going through delivery and the tearing that it could cause. She miraculously had no tearing on the day of the birth! Viji was with us throughout the whole labor and delivery supporting her in the process. Viji coached me on what to expect and to say to the hospital staff depending on what could happen. When it came time to making decisions, Viji gave expert-level advice but also respected any decision we would make. Viji even helped document and took photos when my wife and I were preoccupied in the moment. Realistically, it couldn't have played out much better than it did and we know Viji played a big part in that. Postpartum support was fantastic. We continued to get advice and instruction from Viji with the same quality of responsiveness that we received before. At first I was worried how much a doula like Viji would cost us. But now after seeing how our journey went, her services were invaluable and priceless. I highly recommend Viji to anyone who feels they need the support or are not sure; or really anyone who can afford it, especially if it is your first baby. Because there were many things she made us aware of that we didn't even know about, and simply taking the online classes from the hospital would have not been enough (as good as they were). We are so thankful the role Viji played in the birth of our son and we will be forever grateful for her support and kindness. read more

A session with Viji is much more than an amazing massage - it's a holistic treatment with plenty of practical, useful advice based on a thorough assessment; it's a real treat for body and soul. Viji is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough in her assessment and very approachable, compassionate and warm. I saw her in my last trimester of my pregnancy for a body treatment and just wished I had lived closer to see her more often. Thank you for your wonderful work, Viji! read more

To summarize Viji's contribution to our pregnancy journey, my wife was talking to her sister after the delivery, who had just delivered too. She said that Viji was so amazing, that she should be cloned and every pregnant women should have the fortune of having a Viji. Our journey with Viji started with the Ayurvedic analysis, which was an extremely detailed and thorough exploration of my wife's dietary, physical and emotional aspects. Viji provided dietary changes, meditation and breathing techniques and many other useful insights to improve my wife's overall health and specifically make the pregnancy smooth. My wife was diagnosed with borderline gestational diabetes in her first screening. A great example of the impact of her dietary recommendations was that we implemented one of them before the second screening and were able to avoid gestational diabetes. We also did prenatal massage with Viji, which was amazing and provided relaxation and relief. Viji also recommended other natural pain relieving techniques which helped my wife tremendously during the last month of the pregnancy. Before the D-day, we had a session with Viji explaining the whole labor process and pain management techniques during every stage of the labor. She is highly available during the last weeks of the pregnancy, answering every question immediately. All the above amazing and impactful things pale in comparison to what Viji brings to the labor day. When the labor started, she was able to guide us through the initial pain management at home and exact timing of when to start for the hospital. The amount of energy, care and passion she brings on the labor day is nothing short of divine. She was simply outstanding in helping my wife with the pain management. Such was her zeal and impact, that my wife in her most painful moments, completely surrendered to her and trusted her to take her through. My wife was able to achieve a completed UNMEDICATED delivery with just 5 minutes of pushing time !!! We could not believe how smooth the labor was. My wife's recovery has been amazing due to the smooth labor. She took motrin for just 2 days, no sitz bath for relief and was back to her complete strength in a week !!! During her first postpartum visit, Viji quickly troubleshooted our latching problem and my wife's pain level went down from 6 to a zero!!! We were blessed and so fortunate to have the Viji for our divine journey. The passion, commitment and care that she brings to her work is inspirational. Thank you so much Viji and god bless you read more

I am a first time mom and I was looking for a doula in the early stages of my pregnancy but nobody really stood out to me or connected with me. As I was approaching my 3rd trimester I was starting to feel scared about not being prepared and not knowing what to expect once I hit the delivery room. My hubby was sweet enough to go online and find more doulas and when he showed me viji, I wanted her. We met up with her in a coffee shop in Fremont and she told us her services and I told her what I was looking for. I needed someone who would make me feel confident, educate me, and be there throughout the remaining of my pregnancy no matter what. Let me tell you, this woman went above and beyond!! I was basically on my third trimester and she literally got me on a specific diet plan to help with my heartburn and get me to feel energetic, she had me doing breathing exercises, meditations, and self massage. All of this was to help prepare my body. It all helped me connect with my body and did I feel the connection??? Heck yea. I felt amazing!! Not only did she help prepare me physically, she also helped coach my husband and I on what to expect at each of my remaining appointments as well as what to expect the day of delivery. She literally broke it down. Terminology, processes, medications, side effects, tests, and poses to help your baby move down your birth canal. It was a TON of info, but it was exactly what we needed. Knowing all of this, my husband and I were able to make informed decisions and felt confident and comfortable after every appointment. I wanted a natural birth, and who doesn't right?? I ended up getting an induction due to high blood pressure and I also got the epidural. But, it was all such a beautiful experience. Viji was with me the entire time. One thing I remember is the hospital had a belt strapped around my belly to monitor my baby's heart rate and viji was there right beside me making sure that nothing was off. As the baby was moving down, she'd adjust the belt along with it. That made me feel safe and that my baby and I were in good hands. As my baby was making his grand entrance, I just felt unstoppable. I kept doing the breathing exercises viji taught me through her guided meditations and that gave me the power to push my baby. It took me 15 min to push my baby... yes, 15 min!! Right after my baBy was born, viji took my placenta home and created pills that I can take to help with any hormonal imbalances or mood swings which really helped. It was an amazing and beautiful experience. After all of this, which was more than enough, she took photos throughout my labor which I appreciated and enjoyed going through after birth. She also wrote my birth story as well as a letter to our newborn. I can look back on my sons birth day and literally relive the moments and cherish them forever in detail. Her services are truly one of a kind and although giving birth itself is a memorable experience, having a doula like viji, who does more than what's expected, takes the pressure off of you and allows you to enjoy the whole process of pregnancy and birth. Thank you so much Viji!! read more

In my wife's words - We stumbled upon Viji's page by chance when I was looking for holistic support for my pregnancy. To my surprise, Viji was a seasoned Ayurvedic practitioner with expertise in Pregnancy and Labor practicing in my area. Little did I know at the time that she is one of the most sought-after Doulas in the area. we reached out to her as early as 10 weeks into my pregnancy and she was quite prompt and set up an initial interview with us ( which I felt was very thoughtful ) and got us onboarded. The process was quick and seamless and our principles totally aligned with Viji's practice. Although Viji usually supports only starting 26-28 weeks, she was quite gracious in giving us support as needed as we hit some road bumps in the earlier stages of pregnancy. She is very very understanding of your opinions and tries to advise keeping that in mind which I felt was quite personal. It is a very important quality in a doula as pregnancy and childbirth is very personal process. Although I am not sure about the kind of support that all other doulas in the area provide, I realized Viji's support is one of a kind in handholding you starting the second trimester and helping you build the foundation towards birth.  Her educational meetings are an absolute gift for first-time parents. She touches almost every single area that we would stumble upon as first-time parents. She is one of the most committed professionals you will see. She never took more than a couple of hours to respond to my emails or messages. She is calm and composed in situations where you would panic. This could be quite invaluable as you need someone to help you with doubts and reassure you at times of crisis. Her knowledge of the hospitals in the area/staff and practices helps you make informed decisions which proved very useful to us. We built a great rapport and trust with her through the pregnancy and almost followed her suggestions in terms of hospital switch and we absolutely have no regrets. We can't recommend Viji enough. We walked with a healthy happy baby and mom and of course with a great friend and Ayurvedic mentor for life ! read more

My wife and I started looking into hiring a doula after a close friend recommended it to us. It was our first birth and we wanted a good experience. We researched online and found many doulas and birth coaches, but decided to reach out to Viji after being impressed with her website and reviews. She seemed very experienced and knowledgeable. After we met with her in person, she exceeded our expectations. She was friendly and made us feel comfortable. We knew we wanted to work with her and decided to book her services. Before the delivery due date, Viji met with us a few times and explained in detail what labor is like at the hospital and also what options there are during birth. We wanted an all natural birth and were against using medication or epidurals and Viji helped us write a birth plan that matched that. What she also did is explain to us what epidural, IV, and other medications did. With all this information we felt empowered to make decisions and be confident in them. When my wife was 38 weeks pregnant her blood pressure was very high and the doctor suggested induction during a normal check up and was not comfortable with us leaving the hospital. We felt completely ambushed and overwhelmed because we were not expecting to have a baby at 38 weeks (or during a regular checkup). We felt we were being forced. Because of Viji's pre-birth meetings, we knew all about the induction process and made a confident decision to leave the hospital. If we hadn't met Viji we would've listened to the doctor and went through with the induction in a negative and fearful state of mind. Instead we went home, ate dinner, and discussed with each other what we should do and what's best for our baby. At that moment we felt we "made" the decision to have our baby instead of being forced or blindsided into it. We later visited the hospital with a positive mindset and started the induction. When my wife went into active labor at 2am Viji came to the hospital and helped throughout the entire night. At 9:10am our baby Armaan was born and we felt we had the BEST birth experience ever. Even my mother in law who was in the labor room and has helped deliver 3 babies recently was highly impressed with Viji. We still look back at it today and we're grateful for meeting Viji. read more

I found Viji searching for prenatal massage. I was wracked with nausea and sought any sort of natural healing or relief. I read all of her wonderful reviews for her doula services, but it is important to note she's so much more than a doula. She is an ayurvedic practitioner, and the knowledge she has will serve so much more than labor & delivery. When I saw her for prenatal bodywork/massage, she did an analysis of my tongue and talked a little about diet to help understand my dosha, or ayurvedic body type. By knowing this at the beginning, she can understand what oils to use for massage, different herbs to recommend, and a diet that will help serve my body's needs. The massage is an extraordinary experience in the sense that Viji can physically feel what's going on in the body and connect different body parts to different 'ailments' or emotional blocks. It is fascinating. She'll find a tense spot and one time even said that she herself felt nauseous until she worked it out - in my case the area around the shoulders and neck that correspond to emotions were tangled up and it would take more than a massage to clear it up ... I had to keep up with the oils and also think emotionally and mentally about how to release the stress. She gave me invaluable insights into pregnancy, birth prep, child care, breastfeeding and more. She offered herbs (which she usually has on hand and can sell at Amazon prices) for improving milk production and for 'warming' the dryness in my body. Everything she does is natural and I took everything she said as gospel, especially because it meant I wouldn't have to resort to prescribed medicines from the hospital. Viji almost has a sixth sense about her - she has a feeling about what your body is going through before she even starts talking to you. She has a great, positive energy and being around her feels like hanging out with an old friend. Each time upon entering and exiting Viji's space, I instantly felt like my mood was lifted, that I had a prescription for success and gained knowledge that I never would have found by googling or asking my doctor. read more

I am not sure where to start with Viji- she is such an incredible healer - filled with compassion, extensive knowledge and love. She is such a blessing to have during our more than difficult pregnancy and birth- Without her grounding love and support we would have truly been lost. Prior to my birth- she gave me the most amazing massage- where she bathed me in love, compassion and more love! I refer her to anyone who is looking for a doula- well actually to anyone who is pregnant and doesn't even know what a doula is! Lol She is the full package- my husband and I will for sure use her amazing services our next time around! If I could give her 10 stars- I would!!!!! read more

Viji is a gift. She is knowledgeable and intuitive, I trust her deeply. If you have the opportunity to experience birth with her support, don't pass it up. read more

TL;DR: I highly highly recommend Viji and Divine Journey if you're looking for great physical & mental support during one of the most crucial and stressful times that is pregnancy. Divine Journey and Viji are one of the best things that happened to me this year. Like I have, I'm sure you will also walk away from this with essential self-awareness about your body and mind. Viji has turned my life around and I'm so very thankful to her. Viji focuses on holistic health. She really helped me understand the relation between mental and physical health and provided me with some great tools to address both these aspects. She worked with me at my pace so I was able to develop habits that are part of my daily routine even today. Viji is a great mentor and guide through this big journey. She is encouraging when needed and will strongly nudge you when you need that push. She loves questions and is very open and forthright. She becomes a part of your family and I actually miss not being a part of her program any more :) She is extremely dedicated and takes her job very seriously. I signed up for the Labor Support package early this year. I was in the 3rd month of pregnancy with terrible nausea, a lot of mood swings and had just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GDM). I was looking for an Ayurvedic doctor who could generally guide me towards a healthier lifestyle that was agreeable to my body. Controlling my GDM through diet & exercise alone was a nightmare - being a vegetarian, I was relying on processed food and diet combinations that I was not used to and that were aggravating my indigestion. Despite a strict food regime, my numbers were not great. Viji helped me understand my body and its needs and completely turned around my numbers. With my regular diet and with simple pointers, I had my blood sugar very much under control. So much so that, my OBGYN suggested that I need not monitor blood sugar even. Through the labor support package, Viji educated my husband and me about pregnancy, labor and delivery. She ensured that we had the right knowledge and tools to deal with the different stages of labor and greatly helped us prepare for hospital. She helped me feel confident about trying for a VBAC. She helped me believe that I could do it and helped me understand my strengths. So much so that I enjoyed my labor and was able to manage my pain beautifully. At the hospital, Viji was our rock. She was our liaison between the doctor/nurses and us, explaining medical options when we needed to. She spoke up for us when we couldn't or didn't know how. When not physically present, she was on the phone with us 24x7 constantly giving advice and asking for updates. I cannot say enough about Viji's postpartum support, in fact it should be a separate program of its own. She helped us with the baby including massage techniques, feeding support and my own postpartum diet. I had signed up for additional bodywork which helped me immensely and, in fact, improved my digestion a lot. Her interaction and counseling during the massage sessions were so helpful and so reassuring. I was completely overwhelmed and she encouraged me to be strong and believe in myself. I would really walk out so happy and self-reliant at the end of these. I feel almost sad that my time with Viji has come to a close at least as far as pregnancy support is concerned. read more

I said it before and I'll say it again--Viji is much more than a doula. During my second pregnancy she has been my pillar. This pregnancy was different from my last, and Viji grounded me in remembering that I am birthing a different baby, and that I am in a symbiotic relationship with another human being. There were times during this pregnancy that I was much more scared or worried--I was diagnosed with an SUA as well as GDM and felt super disempowered in some of my interactions with doctors. I started to be afraid that the hospital would push to induce me or push me to have a C-section. Speaking with Viji, she would remind me just how much my birth process was in my control--talking with her gave me my confidence and power back. At one point she even said "it's not about just having expectations for your birth, it's time for you to create the birth you want" From that point on that's what I did. With her guidance I managed my GDM through diet. I did my meditation and breathing exercises, did the stretches she encouraged me to. With Viji's encouragement I also asked tons of questions of my doctors to gather information and felt empowered to make the educated choices that were right for me despite what the doctors might push. Viji reached out just to check in on me, especially in the later weeks of my pregnancy and sent me little updates on my baby's development every couple of weeks, which I loved. When it came time for the birth, I began experiencing contractions and Viji was in regular contact with me. She kept in touch via text as my labor progressed and encouraged me the entire way through. On the way to the hospital and there, she kept giving counter pressure when I had contractions and providing me with encouragement even though I was really exhausted. She really was my strength in the super hard moments. From the moment I got to the hospital to when I had the baby, the total amount of time was 90 minutes and I pushed that baby out in 5! I truly believe this was again due to the incredible care and support I received during my pregnancy including following the Ayurvedic practices and diet that Viji recommended. It has been a godsend for Viji go be a part of my 2 birth experiences. She has been a strong advocate and pillar of emotional strength. I strongly recommend anyone to work with Viji for their own birth processes. read more

In one line, we would define Viji as AmaZon for baby delivery. She provides A to Z services during pregnancy, @ hospital during delivery, and postpartum to make it a divine experience for mom and baby. We can't put a dollar amount to the invaluable services she provides and her efforts, especially during labor in the hospital for a natural delivery. She provided incredible help and support during our second pregnancy. Our first baby was delivered via C-section, and we desired natural delivery during our second pregnancy. VBAC itself was a challenging situation. On top of that, my wife also got Gestational diabetes to further reduce the chances of natural delivery. I am pleased to share that even after those conditions, my wife delivered our second baby via natural delivery WITHOUT any pain medications. This was all possible only because of Viji. The doctor, nurses, and the midwife were surprised to see the baby delivered within 30-45 minutes of pushing. Talking about services she provides, she first did a comprehensive ayurvedic analysis of mom to suggest recommendations for natural oils and medicines to lower mental and physical stress. She provided two massaging sessions for mom to help with her back pain and other discomforts during pregnancy. She conducted 3 remote and one in-person session before delivery to educate and guide us for every step. Such as prepare for different checkpoints and tests being run by Obgyn and the hospital. For example, we joined her after GD tests; hence she couldn't help us to prevent GD. But if joined on time, she would have made sure her clients don't get it. When it was getting closer, she helped us with optimal birth positions and prepared a birth plan that provided the best results for mom and baby. We provided this birth plan to the midwife and doctor. She was there with us for 8-9 hours during labor, pushing, and delivery while at the hospital. She helped my wife by continuously massaging her and soothing her during unbearable labor pain. She took care of all the procedures to ensure labor progress and ideal birth position. She encouraged my wife and boosted her morale throughout the process. To conclude, Viji helped us tremendously with our divine journey of giving birth. We highly recommend her for yours too. read more

Working with Viji was one of the best decisions I took in the 23rd week of my pregnancy. One of the very first recommendations from Viji was to change my OBGYN. Although my husband was pretty apprehensive about making the change, I went with Viji's recommendation, since she was so confident about her suggestion. I am so thankful for that decision because considering some of the complications I had during labor, it would have been a C sec if I had gone with my previous doctor or hospital. Based on the findings of her Ayurvedic Analysis she suggested food changes, lifestyle modifications, and cleansing techniques. These all worked any time I faced any issue. Her Prenatal massages were relaxing and calming. She also identified some tense muscles and helped relax my mind and body. She taught me self breast massage techniques and the use of oils which were very useful during breastfeeding and helped avoid nipple soreness. Being first-time parents our confidence during labor was from the information gained during the prenatal sessions. Viji helped me understand how the body works through labor as well as after delivery. She also explained all the processes and procedures at the hospital which was so helpful for us to make the right decisions. Viji was by my side throughout active labor; helping me with every contraction, doing back massages, and explaining what was happening to my husband. I pushed my baby out in 17 minutes, this is an achievement for a first-time mom :). Again Viji was by my side and instructed me on pushing and breathing techniques. Her's was the only voice I listened to during pushing. Viji visited me postpartum to teach me latching techniques, relieving colic, and massaging techniques for the baby. She also suggested supplements to maintain my iron levels and avoid depression, which worked like a charm. Key takeaways: 1. When you decide to work with someone the key is to trust their expertise. I am sure we would not have made the right decisions without Viji's help 2. I was relaxed throughout my pregnancy since I always reached out to Viji if I had any issues during my pregnancy. 3. She is simply amazing, she knows what she is talking about. read more

I can describe Viji in Only 2 words "GOD SENT". I thank my stars to have found her for my 2nd pregnancy and delivery. I also want to thank my friend who suggested me to look into Viji's services. My tips for people looking to hire her or are on the fence - 1. If she's open to help your delivery, book her don't wait !!! There is a reason why she's so busy, she's the best. 2. Once you hire her, give it some time. You need to completely believe in her to reap the full benefits. Do what she says. 3. She goes above and beyond her predetermined package to help her clients. Don't ever second guess the money spent. She's worth every penny and more. 4. Whatever she does during labor works wonders!!!! Her knowledge about 'Birthing + Ayurveda' combined is impeccable. My story in short: My first pregnancy was a dream followed by a crazy turn of events postpartum. I was induced at 41 weeks & had 4th degree tears and multiple other problem following my delivery. This left a trauma regarding labor in my mind which I just couldn't get over, or get myself to plan a 2nd pregnancy. Fast forward 4.5 years later I gathered all my courage and planned my 2nd pregnancy. My first stop was reaching out to Viji as I planned. I thank all my stars that I did ( I truly believe that I must have done something good in my lifetime to deserve her services). Unfortunately due to covid times, we never met before I hired her, it was all discussed on phone calls. It took me a few weeks to connect with Viji initially (both of us being very strong personalities ourselves , we still laugh about it). But once we clicked it was such a wonderful journey. Today I feel a sense of pride when Viji says I'm like her . I had a whirlwind of a 2nd pregnancy, both health wise and emotionally. With Viji's guidance and help I was able to mitigate all problems one after another and I made it to 37.5 weeks before I delivered my precious little baby girl. I had a near perfect delivery- in and out of the delivery room in less than 3 hours, no epidural or any other pain management needed. Today as we complete 40 days with my lil one, I & my husband feel indebted to Viji for our wonderful birth experience that we'll cherish all our lives. Thanks Viji (P.S-I'm going to miss our chats and all the pampering.) read more

I chose Viji to be my doula because of her holistic approach to health, which was something important to me for both pregnancy and beyond. She is also extremely comprehensive and I knew I could completely trust her to prepare me for labor and support me in the delivery room. She freed up my brain and allowed me to let go. What a wonderful gift! In hindsight, I was more preoccupied with the insignificant details of what I needed to buy for my baby's arrival than what I should be doing during labor. This speaks to how wholeheartedly I trust Viji. Throughout my pregnancy she was only an email or call away and would proactively check-in with me. She even accommodated us with video conference meetings when the logistics of meeting in-person was challenging due to our busy work schedules. When I was in labor she met us at the hospital and worked her butt off! She never left my side and used her bag of tricks and techniques to make me as comfortable as one can be when giving birth without an epidural. We were both in the trenches together! When we ran into a few complications Viji was able to communicate with the nurses and coach me through it without creating alarm. She gives 110% always! There is no one else I know who is as dedicated, selfless, and hard working as she is. After the birth of my son she continued to support me while I dealt with some difficult postpartum recovery. I am grateful I found Viji. I hired a doula, but I gained an amazing friend. read more

The review below is posted on behalf of my wife who doesn't use Yelp. I have to agree that Viji was incredible from start to finish - we recommend her unreservedly. Midway through my four-day labor with my first child I turned to my husband and said: "I have absolutely no idea how anyone does this without a doula." What I really meant was: "I have absolutely no idea how anyone does this without Viji." We hired Viji during my third month of pregnancy. She was the first person we interviewed but we both knew immediately after talking to her that it would be pointless to meet with any other potential doulas. We knew, Viji was the one. From our very first meeting she exuded confidence, compassion and incredible expertise that went far above and beyond the general job-description of a doula. Viji brings an incredibly versatile skill set to the table. Most importantly though, she is an infinitely compassionate woman, 150% present with her clients, and utterly committed and passionate about her work. She has an arsenal of resources to help ease any pregnancy-related discomfort whether physical or emotional. She knows everyone who works in the Bay Area birthing community, is quick to determine what might be going on with you and to come up with a solution to any problem or difficulty you may have. I asked her a lot of questions over the course of my pregnancy, and every advice she gave me was 100% right! Viji is an Ayurvedic practitioner, and did a full Ayurvedic assessment of me during early pregnancy, then suggested diet changes, supplements and massage oils based on her analysis. I followed her guidelines, and as a result, I actually felt stronger, happier and healthier while I was pregnant than I ever had before. Not only that, Viji also became a trusted friend and confidante when I was going through a challenging emotional time during pregnancy - not just for me, but she became an invaluable support for my husband as well. She offered that we check in on the phone every week at no additional fee, she was always available for questions via call or text and she would answer immediately - even when she had to take a brief trip out of the country. When it came to the birth itself, I want to re-state that there is no way I could have accomplished what I did without Viji's coaching and support. I was committed to having a natural, un-medicated birth. However, I did not expect that my labor would be four days long and literally the most exhausting and painful thing I have ever gone through. Viji was with me every step of the way. I felt completely protected, empowered and capable of achieving my goal of a natural birth - and I did! To this day, I am in awe with the sheer level of energy and grit Viji brought to my birthing process. We were in the hospital for two days, Viji basically came straight from another client's birth, and she never once seemed tired, un-present or in any way wavering. She was 100% with me - physically, emotionally and spiritually - the whole way through. Each time I had a contraction she would coach me, help me breathe right, massage my body - literally for hours upon hours. She would make sure my husband was feeling OK, and support him as he supported me. Not only that, she somehow managed to keep my family (who weren't at the hospital) updated via text! After my birth was over, the nurses and midwives at the hospital asked me for Viji's contact details. They were so impressed with her, they wanted to be able to recommend her to other pregnant women. I am in awe with Viji's strength, commitment, wisdom and deep, heartfelt compassion. I don't know how she does what she does on a daily basis, and words can't describe how grateful I am to her. My husband and I can't recommend her enough. read more

I met Viji when I was 4 months pregnant. Although she was little busy with other clients around my due date, upon request, she was willing to help me with my labor and delivery. I felt like I had a very good connection with Viji from day 1. She asked us all the right questions to understand what kind of birth we are looking for. We liked the fact that she support natural and Ayurvedic approach. She was super helpful throughout the pregnancy, and was always available by email or text to answer my questions and to provide me with accurate information. She was able to recognize that I was going through some problems which were stressing me out and she set up few meetings specially to address these problems. She right away figured out my personality and suggested steps I should take to relived myself of the stress and exhaustion. She has provided such great emotional support when I felt overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. Her child birth classes were very detailed and helpful. The information and knowledge I have received is very thorough. She was very patient and answered all our question about child birth very well. She was at the hospital all throughout my labor and delivery. She only provided emotional support, she did great to help my physically during labor. She has so many tricks up her sleeves to help with labor & contraction pain. She also involved my husband in this process. Not only did she worked amazingly well with nurses, midwives and my husband, she also kept me positive and motivated through the process. She brought in so much positive energy and motivation in the room. We can't imagine having gone through all this without her. She helped us take right decisions at the right time for the natural delivery. She also helped me a lot postpartum, with child management and breastfeeding. Although she had other deliveries around the time I was struggling with breastfeeding, she replied to me within few hours and worked with us to get us the right Since breastfeeding has been the most challenging part of this journey for me and because Viji is very knowledgeable in this area, I would ask Viji to consider including a class on breastfeeding. That will certainly help first time moms like me and I hope will also aide Viji in the process of postpartum care. She is very patient, has heard and addressed all my worries and concerns. My husband and I are so thankful to have had her in our journey, for her care and support. The best thing about Viji is she genuinely cares about her clients and often goes above and beyond to help them. read more

Working with Viji is life changing. I've never had the opportunity to collaborate with someone on all aspects of wellness until now. I didn't realize how critical that is for optimum health. If you are motivated to transform and become who you are meant to be, she is your ideal guide and champion in your corner, helping you every step of the way. read more

Viji came highly recommended to us so we wanted to go with her. Initiating contact, we learned that she wanted to interview us more than we interviewing her. We actually appreciated this since well regarded practitioners tend to do this. The interview was pleasant enough although she spent an inordinate amount of time telling us about how selective she is. Great so far. Then she began to discuss her various packages, and if we were to proceed she would only make herself available for a limited number of hours, and the fact that she would not be available after childbirth. At this point I wasn't sure who was serving whom, but we decided to move forward anyway. Viji sent her contract an i and my wife (who was away began working on them). Within 2 days after she sent us the contract, she sent a note out of the blue, saying she had gone with someone else and that she was unavailable. My wife was very upset- it takes time to research these things. I don't fault Viji since she needs to tun her business but forget about any 'divine connection' : she did the first come, first serve thing, like any other business would. Since her, we have found a 'lower rated' doula who has been warm, welcoming and accommodating. Yelp reviews don't often mean everything read more

I heard about Viji from my friend, who also used Viji's services and was very happy with Viji and recommended the services to me. The reason I sought for help was a traumatic lactation experience I had during my first child and I did not want that to repeat with my second pregnancy and nursing my second baby. First time around, the latch did not happen right, that led to painful nursing experience and it went down hill from there. I gave up nursing soon enough since I did not get the right help and in all I did not have a good nursing experience. This time, with my second baby, my lactation journey started again with a bad latch and painful nursing sessions, but when my friend recommended Viji, I was totally low on confidence and was on the verge on giving up nursing even this time around. But Viji helped boost my confidence and personally helped the latch and pivoted me back on track. Ever since I have been very happy nursing my baby and very happy to be having a pleasant lactation experience. I really recommend Viji for any Nursing, Lactation related problems. read more

Viji is amazing!! I knew that we would have an amazing journey from the first phone call itself. She combines the ancient art of Ayurveda and modern medicine perfectly and has the latest knowledge based on thorough scientific research. We were supported by Viji during my 2nd pregnancy and things couldn't have gone better. She's selfless and caring and we can't thank her enough for the wonderful experience! We had lots of ups and down during our pregnancy and I knew I could always depend on Viji for her valuable advise, she was always available if I had any questions or concerns, my only regret- I wish we had met her sooner !! read more

I am updating my first review after being lucky enough to have Viji support me again through my second birth. As with my first pregnancy and labor, I could not have achieved my birth plan without her. Her support was even more vital this year given the uneasy circumstances of having a baby during a pandemic. Even with the stress of that looming over my pregnancy, my labor could not have gone any better. It was an amazing experience that worked out perfectly. We were very lucky to call Kaiser as I was moving into active labor and ask for an exception to the one support person in the room rule and allow Viji in the room too. We were ecstatic when the our request was approved and Viji and my husband were their to support me in delivering our daughter. Like with my first labor my daughter was face up and luckily we found out early enough where Viji could work her magic and turn her naturally and painlessly. My labor process was so smooth and with an amazing midwife at Kaiser and Viji's support, I was again able to reach my goal of a natural unmediated birth. I would never have been able to achieve this without Viji. I felt like my labor and delivery could not have gone any better. My experience felt like it could have been a home birth. It did not feel like I was in a hospital at all. It was really just perfect. I have such gratitude for Viji's support. She is amazing, to the point where the nurse and midwife in my were commenting to me on how great she was and asking me how I was able to find her. They told me that they rarely see doulas as involved as Viji. She has such a special place in my heart and we were so lucky to find her the first time around, but having her the second was really incredible. If you are looking for a doula, you want Viji. read more

My husband and I always wanted to have a positive experience during my pregnancy, irrespective of whether any complications that may occur. However, our OB had made it more complicated than it actually was, which resulted in a time during my pregnancy where we were feeling stressed out. Viji changed our pregnancy experience from negative to positive one. I never loved my OB and always had second thoughts about her. Viji gave us the confidence and courage to switch doctors. If it wasn't for Viji, we would have not gotten the confidence to switch our doctor that late in my pregnancy and would have continued to feel miserable. Although, I was in my 28th week of pregnancy when we hired Viji for her services, I saw life changing results both physically and mentally. So it's never too late to hire Viji. Before we hired her, we spoke over the phone and even met in person. She places high importance on meeting in person before hiring her as she wants to make sure that our personality will gel well with her. In the first meeting itself, she made us feel so comfortable that we knew right away that hiring her services were worth every penny. Unlike our OB, Viji provided solutions to problems I was facing. I had sciatica and ribcage pain during my pregnancy and my previous OB suggested me to take pain medication. I didn't follow her advice, instead I tried acupuncture, physical therapy & yoga but nothing helped me with the pain. Viji referred me to a chiropractor and he was able to minimize my pain in just two sessions! It was a miracle for us! Viji follows a holistic approach in order to guide/coach you during the pregnancy. She performed Ayurvedic analysis for me based on my lifestyle, feelings and food intake in order to determine various root causes for the issues I was facing. Thinking retrospectively, I am surprised with how spot on her analysis was. For example, she was also able to identify a condition that I could develop post-partum. Initially I was skeptical about it, but was surprised to find my doctor mention the same finding based on blood work. This experience changed my outlook towards Ayurvedic analysis, the power it has to identify root causes for medical conditions and to help one heal. I completely trust Viji's ability to do this analysis and can't thank her enough for guiding me through the process. We met Viji three times before my delivery and she educated us on childbirth and what to expect during labor and our stay at the hospital. Because of her, we didn't feel the need to attend any of the other classes. She also worked with me to work on tiniest fear I could potentially encounter during my pregnancy, labor and post-partum. Although, I delivered 5 weeks before my due date, my husband and I felt completely prepared as during our birthing process. After birth of my son, Viji was always available to answer any questions I had about postpartum recovery and about my baby. I had latching issues and Viji helped us get in contact with a Lactation Consultant who guided us in resolving the issue. Viji also performed craniosacral therapy on the baby, and this helped him tremendously with latching and breastfeeding. We met once postpartum and I shared with Viji the anxieties I had. Viji helped me believe that I had tremendous potential, and that I should trust my instincts in caring for the baby. Before that I had always doubted my ability in being a mother. As a mother-to-be, in Viji, you will find a coach and a friend that you can completely trust and who will deliver more than you ever imagined or expected. I seriously can't thank Viji enough and highly recommend her for everyone who is seeking a birth coach! read more

Working with Viji was one of the best decisions I ever made. Starting from trying to get pregnant till until after the delivery everything went smoothly because of her help and advise. I met Viji at the time of my first pregnancy but found her to be too expensive at the time and decided not to hire her. Worst decision ever! Because, my first birth experience was so traumatic that I could not bear even the thought of doing it again. So when we started planning our second baby, my husband insisted on hiring Viji, since a few of our friends had hired her, and couldn't stop raving about how amazing she was and how easy she made the whole process for them. As I worked with her we realized that I had PTSD from my first birth experience, so Viji coached me endlessly and provided me all the information I could possibly need to make me trust her and enjoy the pregnancy rather than fear it. For the first time in years my fears alleviated and I started to look forward to the delivery and actually be excited about it. I had minor hiccups along the way but Viji guided me through everything. When the date of delivery started coming closer I started getting what I learned was called Prodromal Labor. Every night for almost a week I would wake up in the middle of the night around the same time with severe contractions and would text/talk to Viji and she would immediately respond back and guide me through the next steps. When I finally had to be induced for labor I asked her to be with me after they started me on Pitocin, and even though she knew that induction can take up to around 72 hours, she still came before they could start my Pitocin and stayed with me until after my baby was born, which was the next morning. After the birth, she continued guiding me as and when the need arose. Without Viji I would never have had a normal delivery and would have ended up with a C-Section the second time. From picking the right hospital to guiding me at every single step, Viji was always there. Along with an easy and normal delivery, I also had a much easier postpartum and for that, I am grateful to Viji. I'm very grateful for how amazing the birth of my baby was, because I'll treasure these beautiful memories for life. And none of this would have happened without Viji. read more

When my sister in law told me she hired a doula for her pregnancy 3 years ago, I thought it sounded so weird and foreign. Why would you need someone to "coach" you for your birth when they coach you at the hospital anyway? As my husband and I are both in the medical profession, I didn't really know what having a doula could offer us. Little did I know that hiring a doula would be one of the best decisions of my life as a first time mom. And not only hiring any doula--hiring VIJI, specifically, at the recommendation of my SIL. Even though I am in the medical field, pregnancy is a whole roller coaster that you never could imagine or learn enough about until you experience it yourself. And everyone's pregnancy is unique! That's where Viji comes in. She is so much more than just a doula--she is a wealth of resources and knowledge and always available to guide you throughout your pregnancy. AND she comes from a scientific background too, so I trusted her advice even more. Right from the start, Viji made me and my husband feel comfortable about her role and her suggestions. She explained how she would incorporate ayurvedic medicine (Eastern medicine) that looks at your body and health history as a whole from when you were born. It seemed a little crunchy to me, but Viji has this way about her that makes you trust her sixth sense and believe that she can heal you naturally. We met with her in person before deciding to book her and made sure we were all on the same page. I knew instantly when we met that she would be worth hiring! I followed all of her suggestions to the best of my ability after she did her Ayurvedic analysis and I have to say she prepped me SO well for giving birth with all her exercises and recommendations and lessons. With Viji on my team, I felt prepared with all the knowledge about childbirth that the other classes at Kaiser did not go into great detail about. Since she has delivered so many babies before, you can trust her experience and track record. Whenever I had issues during my pregnancy (not passing my first glucose tolerance test, random spotting/bleeding), Viji would be a quick email/text away and she would respond SO fast. Sometimes I would email her and realize I made a mistake in my email right after I sent it, correct myself and email her again, and she would have emailed me back before I could correct it!! She is SO responsive and helpful to all her clients--it makes me feel like she's only taking care of me sometimes! And honestly, talking to her was more comforting than my OB sometimes. She would know her limits though and when to defer to the doctor, but usually she'd calm me down before my doctor had a chance to respond. The other plus is she has delivered at so many hospitals in the Bay Area that she knows a lot of the staff or how certain hospitals work. It's like insider information that you can't just get anywhere else! Then came the labor part... you can take as many classes as you want, but when it comes to delivering, you forget a lot of things when you're in pain. I really had no idea when my contractions were close enough to go in, and luckily I had been in contact with Viji all day and she was on the phone with me for an hour coaching me before telling me I NEEDED to go to the hospital NOW. Luckily she urged me to call my husband at work and go to the hospital as I was contracting every other minute by the time I got there! She was already waiting for me when we got there and she knew exactly where to take me in the hospital to be admitted. And this woman is also SO strong--she and my husband helped me bear through my contractions and she would massage me while I was waiting for my epidural. My husband said Viji was stronger than him! I honestly felt like labor was not that bad because of the approaches and practices Viji had taught me to get through it. I pushed for 2 hours, but Viji says with the way I was pushing, my baby should have been out in 10-15 minutes. It was because my baby's arm was stuck in a position on her head and came out along with her head that made it way more difficult to deliver her vaginally! Yet, despite that, she DID come out vaginally and I didn't even tear externally!! There was only a minor internal tear and the midwife was so confused how to repair me because she had never seen this situation before without an external tear! Going into pregnancy, my biggest fear was the pain of labor and delivering, but working with Viji made the birthing process such a wonderful one to look back on. The delivery experience was honestly a good one, and how many people can really say that about birth? I feel like even though Viji was expensive, she was worth ALL the money for the comfort, the resources, the experience, and the above and beyond attention she gives you. Viji is like family. Even after delivery, she is still like my family and I love her so much. Hire her. You won't regret it. Make your pregnancy and delivery a GOOD memory! read more