We decided that with our for sure LAST baby we would do things differently. After having 2 natural…read more(no meds) hospital births that were not pleasant experiences by any means, I wanted to have a home water birth. Steven made sure I had just that. I did the research and found the absolute BEST midwife I could have ever prayed for. From the very beginning of our journey Christina Sanders made us feel like family. She included everyone in all of the appts, let's just say my 3 year old, Stori, is now a midwife in training. Everything about her and the world of midwifery, let us know we made the perfect decision. It was a very special intimate experience. Though natural labor is excruciatingly painful, being in my own space with my husband and daughter Ahmyiah by my side, along with Christina and Kristen Rud (Midwife in training) it was so peaceful and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. There was less stress, less anxiety, no stupid intake questions that had been answered 100000x before, nobody making you feel incompetent, nobody barking orders. Instead, It was perfect lighting, soothing warm water, Christina reassuring me that I'm doing great and to simply let my body do what it is naturally designed to do, all while surrounded by nothing but love! It's hard to fully describe, just know that it exceeded all of my expectations and I am beyond grateful that I had the opportunity to take this journey with so much love. The postpartum care was unexpected and soooo needed. 1 Day after they came back to check on both of us, bringing me tea and food to assist in the recovery process. Tinctures and herbs to soothe discomfort. 1 week they were back checking on us and providing me with more yummy treats. They even prepared the most beautiful floral/herbal bath for Xo and I to share. It was magical. The GIFTS they made for us OMG if I was a cryer Id have been balling...A couple weeks later I had some weird wacky things going on with my skin, most likely had to do with my liver needing to heal. Christina jumped right in to help me find awesome natural soap for the weird rash and she gave me another tea to help my liver recover, it worked! 6 weeks postpartum we went back to the office for our final check. It was bittersweet, knowing our prenatal journey was over and that would be the last time I'd sit in that office as a pregnant mama. As of today, Xo is 5 months old. We still keep in contact, and always plan to. Christina and Kristen are two beautiful women with hearts of gold that we never knew we needed!!!

yelp needs to allow more characters for me to adequately describe Christina's love and care.. she…read moresurpasses all expectations. I have gained more than a midwife through my prenatal + birth + postpartum experience. She is an expert at what she does and it shows. she practically has an answer to every question and if she doesn't, she has insight + direction. she brought peace to my fear and help strengthen the parts of me that were weak. my birth and postpartum were truly so beautiful. I would choose Christina over and over to stand by my side. she is powerful, gentle, encouraging, intuitive & so full of love. if you're pregnant, consider her a necessity in your journey. she's also a pro photographer..

From the moment we met Coley, we knew we were in the best hands for our first pregnancy. She…read morebrought a sense of peace and reassurance that made our decision to have a home birth feel so right. Throughout the entire journey, Coley was there--answering every question, calming every worry, and never once making me feel like I was asking too much (even when I thought I was being annoying, haha). She guided us with so much knowledge and warmth, making sure we always felt safe and supported. Our delivery was long--being my first--but Coley never wavered. She knew exactly what to do, always reassuring us that everything was unfolding just as it should. Her confidence and care made all the difference, and I can't imagine having gone through it without her. Without a doubt, I'd call Coley again for my second pregnancy.

Coley has been my mentor/preceptor for over five years. I have worked with a handful of different…read moremidwives and practices before and after, and I always felt deeply connected to her style of practicing midwifery the most. I still remember the day I met her and how her presence and energy was so grounding and calming. Fast forward 7 years later, and I can't stop thinking about how powerful and grounding Coley's presence was during my labor and birth. Having her there really meant the world to me and my husband. Our family is so grateful for the love and care Coley has given us. It was an honor to have her by our side during the most sacred experience of our lives. Coley, being on the other side and experiencing your care from the perspective of a birthing mother really makes me emotional thinking about how much you have impacted my life with your wisdom and loving heart. You are a true blessing to all the families you care for

Gaile has been such a pleasure working with. She has worked with us as an overnight Doula. She was…read morethere for us when we truly needed sleep and struggled with a lot of changes occurring during our baby's 4 month sleep regression. She was nothing short of compassionate, caring and was not afraid to be there for the tough times. Most importantly she cared about both us and our son's well being. She is a wonderful person.

I contacted Gaile when I was roughly 37 weeks pregnant had an interview with her and I decided…read moreright then and there that she was the right fit for me. This was my 3rd pregnancy and was attempting to do a vbac2. She have me so much information about my rights as a patient and what to expect in a hospital setting. I went into labor on my due date. I had a back up doula which was great bc Gaile was helping amother mother in labor. Gaile met us at the hospital and helped with contractions. She was my rock and strength through out my labor she helped md stay motovated and focus on exactly what I wanted and needed. With out her I dont know what I would do with out her. She was simply amazing

My husband and I took Maggie's 5 week childbirth class, while expecting our 1st child. She made the…read moreclass VERY fun and informative that the 3 hours went by quickly. There was so much we didn't know and the knowledge she provided to us was so beneficial. We were able to use the techniques she taught us while in labor, and verbalizing our opinions with choices that came up at the hospital. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone..first time moms and even for parents who need a tune up. We looked foward to going to all the classes and were sad to see it come to an end after 5 weeks. Thanks again Maggie for your teachings!!

Maggie was my doula for both my kids and I'm so thankful and grateful she was a part of my journey…read moreinto motherhood. She helped me through one of the most challenging and most physically painful experiences of my life. And we did it with lots of laughs and inappropriate jokes because that's the best way to get through pregnancy, labor and birth.

Words cannot express how thankful I am to have met Karen and have taken her class. Though it was a…read more1 to 2 hour drive (with traffic) for me to get to her, it was well worth it. My profession deals with medicine and she taught me more than I've learned in school, things that schools don't teach in conventional medicine (which is why some of these thing are unheard of when you ask doctors about it). I worked with a natural doctor who advised me to look into hypnobirthing. That's when I jumped onto yelp and found Karen. My husband is extremely all about research/data based practices and Karen has educated him to change his vision when it comes to birthing. Thank God for her he's now more understanding and will 100% support my instinctive/natural birth. What I really respect is that she has had a "typical" birth prior to her education and knowledge. Her own experience with a doula, with her second child, is what inspired her practice and passion in what she preaches and practices. She's currently pregnant now and will venture with a home birth next. She can basically say, "I've done it all!". She can relate to different births and/or she can share stories of those she see has seen/experienced first hand. She has so much to share and she has so much to give. Although she was pregnant, preparing and teaching a couple classes, has 2 and 1/2 kids, and in the middle of a move, she'd pick up the phone as if she was sitting around waiting for your call to answer any questions you had. I called her prior to class starting to inquire about her class. She was on vacation and still picked up my phone to talk to me for a good 20 minutes probably. I had a question late at night at 9pm or so and she still responded to my text message. She was busy putting her children to bed but got back to me right away to let me know she needed a minute to respond. Her classes offered some activities to allow us to practice "real life" scenarios. It was definitely good practice and allowed us to ask questions while we were doing it, in case it came up when we finally went into labor and Karen wasn't around. You basically get to practice what she teaches. Hands-on practice is always the best way to learn. I never imagined I would learn so much, especially in just 5 classes. This is my first birth and I'm so glad I learned what I learned from her before my first experience. I love her positive aura and personality overall. She's beautiful too! Very enjoyable to be around and learn from. She even offered little snacks for our growling tummies and cute little prizes. Totally unexpected and not necessary for her to do, but that's what also makes her so awesome! I Totally wish I could have her as my doula but she's so far away, it wouldn't be a good idea. She'll also be on the tail end of her maternity leave by then. She offered her full support and open availability if my husband and I needed anything. I appreciated that so much. We both know that she's just a phone call away. I wish everyone could learn what I learned from Karen. It would better prepare all women (and partners) out there for a more natural and unregrettable birth for them and their child and more likely prevent regrettable birth experiences.

I happen to stumble upon this class on Facebook. I won a 30% off Hypnobirthing class contest. I was…read moreearly in my pregnancy and didn't really have a birth plan in place yet. Meeting Karen and taking this class was one of the best things about my pregnancy and birth. Karen gave us all the tools and information we needed in order to have a beautiful home water birth. After already taking all the hospital offered child birth classes during my first pregnancy 6 years ago, I can honestly say, this is by far the best one my boyfriend and I have ever taken. More information than I have ever learned about childbirth ever before. Thank you, Karen! I highly recommend this class to every pregnant couple out there!

Amber provided doula services for me during my recent birth. Prior to the birth, she visited my…read morehusband and I and trained us on pain relief techniques that turned out to be absolutely vital in having an unmedicated hospital delivery. She also taught us some useful diapering and swaddling techniques. In the weeks leading up to my due date, she coached me via text through prodromal labor and helped me understand what was happening. On the day of the birth, she was my anchor and helped me stay calm through my pain and have a successful natural birth. She always knew just what to say, how to touch me, and what would help. I strongly recommend Amber for your birthing journey.

Amber was amazing, sweet, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. I loved her classes and the…read morepreparation for childbirth. During delivery she was exactly what my family needed to help me through childbirth. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with her care and services. I would definitely recommend Amber as your Doula.

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!

This review is long overdue, as my baby is already turning 7 months! As a first-time mom, I am so,…read moreso thankful that I had Ezrae as my doula. In the weeks leading up to my delivery, Ezrae checked in with me regularly, which I really appreciated as a first time mom. I ended up being induced at 41 weeks and labored for almost 36 hours. It was a very emotional experience for me. Through it all, Ezrae was such a calming and supportive presence. She applied comfort measures, checked in on me constantly, shared stories to help put me at ease, and stayed by my and my husband's side throughout the entire experience. At one point, she was giving me such a gentle, relaxing massage that I actually dozed off during labor! Ezrae truly went above and beyond to make me feel cared for and comfortable during such a long and exhausting experience. I'm incredibly grateful that she was part of my birth team and would absolutely recommend her to any expecting mom looking for a kind, attentive, and supportive doula. Thank you so much for your genuine kindness and support, Ezrae!!

Breezy Doula made finding a doula with insurance easy. They connected me with Valerie Godbout. If…read moreyou're thinking about hiring Valerie as your doula, do it. She was one of the best decisions we made for our birth. From our very first prenatal appointment, she was so easy to talk to. She really took the time to listen to what I wanted for my birth and even typed it up for me. My biggest goals were to avoid an epidural and Pitocin if they weren't medically necessary, and she completely respected and supported those wishes. Our prenatal visits were incredibly thorough. We talked through my birth plan in detail, went over labor positions, and discussed different scenarios so I felt prepared going into labor. When she arrived at the hospital, she completely transformed the room. She turned off the harsh hospital lights, brought a light projector, and even set up an essential oil diffuser that made the room feel peaceful. It immediately created a calming environment that helped me relax. Throughout labor, she was an incredible advocate. At one point, Pitocin was started even though I had already declined it. Valerie caught it right away, spoke up, and voiced her concerns on my behalf. Having someone who was paying such close attention and advocating for my birth preferences gave me so much confidence. She also had so many helpful techniques to keep labor moving naturally. Whether it was changing positions, offering encouragement, or giving me tools like a spiky massage ball and a labor comb to squeeze through contractions, she always seemed to know exactly what I needed. Between contractions, she kept me distracted with conversation and helped me stay calm and focused. I truly believe her guidance and support played a huge role in helping me achieve the birth plan I had hoped for. What impressed me even more was that her care didn't end after delivery. She came to our home about a week postpartum to check on both me and the baby, answer questions, and make sure we were adjusting well. Valerie is kind, knowledgeable, calming, and an incredible advocate. She made me feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a doula who genuinely cares and will be by your side through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.