I had a VBAC with my second daughter at the hospital. With Amber's comfort measures, advocacy, and…read moresupport I had a beautiful birth experience. She guided and helped educate my husband and I through our last trimester of pregnancy, was present for the birth of my daughter, and checked in with us during the early postpartum months. She is incredibly caring and patient and is exceptionally communicative; promptly answering our many questions. We are so grateful for Amber's dedication to our birth preferences and her assistance during labor. Her presence and experience was instrumental in the birth of our beautiful rainbow baby. We feel so blessed to have worked with Amber and if we were to welcome another baby, we will definitely contact Amber again! Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation Amber! -Panha, Lucas, and baby girl

Having Amber as my Doula was such a blessing! She helped me deliver my 2nd born (after 12years) &…read morealthough my hospital birth didn't go as I had in mind (epidural wore off) she knew exactly what to do to help & comfort me. Throughout my pregnancy she always made herself available via txt or phone call. She provided so much knowledge to any questions or concerns that I had.Amber even checked on baby and I after birth. As if that wasn't enough, she encapsulated my placenta which has tremendously helped me with postpartum. Stop your search if you're looking for a Doula because amber is IT!

We had the most incredible experience with our midwife LaReina and the entire High Desert Birth…read moreServices team. From prenatal care through birth and postpartum, I always felt deeply supported, respected, and empowered. My birth ended up being a beautiful home water birth at 41 weeks 6 days. Labor moved quickly, and their calm presence allowed me to fully trust my body and surrender to the process. They created an environment that felt safe, grounded, and truly sacred. Our son was born partially en caul -- his head still veiled in the amniotic sac -- which was such a rare and awe-inspiring moment. The team handled everything with such skill, reverence, and calm. Watching them work reminded me how powerful and natural birth can be when you are surrounded by experienced, supportive care. They were attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable without being controlling, and truly honored the physiology of birth. After baby arrived, they continued to provide incredible care, making sure both baby and I were doing well and helping our whole family transition into those first precious hours. Choosing LaReina was one of the best decisions we made for our family, and I cannot recommend High Desert Birth Services enough to anyone seeking a safe, respectful, and empowering birth experience. We will always be grateful for the role they played in bringing our son into the world.

As a doula I L O V E working with LaReina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and is very skilled with…read morepelvic + fetal anatomy which can be ESSENTIAL for achieving an uncomplicated vaginal birth. I would definitely recommend LaReina!

Kiesha was such an angel to have at our birth! Her presence…read moremade me feel so relaxed and helped me to enjoy my labor and birthing process. She arrived before my midwife & was just there for my general support, whether emotionally or physically! She gave me words of advice during my labor in such a loving comforting way. She reassured me as things progressed & helped so much physically! I had terrible low back & hip pain so she was constantly giving me hip compressions which is a very physically demanding thing to do! & she did this for hours just to help me stay comfortable and get through the contractions. Another plus is that she does a few prenatal appts too! So she isn't just a day of type of gal. Such an amazing experience!! She is so selfless & so loving! I am so glad we found her and I can't wait to be pregnant again so that we can have her attend our next birth!!

Having LaKeisha be my doula, attend my home and give me (and my family) intense 1 on 1 sessions on…read morebirth preparation was incredible. Being in the comfort of my own space and being able to ask any question I wanted without fear truly prepared me for the beautiful act of giving birth. When the time came, my baby came so fast that I had her right in the backseat of the car on the way to the hospital. What would have been a terrifying experience for most proved to be a peaceful and divine Moment that I was completely prepared for as a direct result of LaKeisha being My Doula and instilling confidence in me. I'm so grateful for her. If you're looking for a Doula who cares LeKeisha of Agape Birth Doula is the one!

Wanted to provide an additional update since it's been about 3 months. On October 27,2025 I…read morerequested a receipt for the "services" and Marisol agreed. Till this day I have not received any sort of receipt for the "services" provided. Adding to my feelings of being ignored, since she got what she wanted the payment of $2,800 dollars.

This review truly breaks my heart to write. When I get pregnant with my second child and I…read morecontacted Marisol right away to book her as my Doula. I was so excited to finally meet her in person and I signed the contract right away. I immediately sent over my deposit and I requested that she provide me with a receipt for the deposit . The fact that she was initially declining my request for a receipt because she wanted to wait until after the baby was born was probably the first sign that trouble was coming. I went back-and-forth with her and asked to get my receipt for the money that I had already paid so that I could use that receipt for a reimbursement with my flexible spending account. She still refused to give me the receipt so I reached out to my flexible spending company and asked them if I had to wait for the baby to be born in order to be reimbursed and they said no. Finally, Marisol agreed to give me a receipt for my deposit. I found this quite odd since people generally get a receipt when money exchanges hands. My husband and I meet with Marisol around 36 weeks to go over the birth plan. I tell her that my plan is to have her help me labor at home as much as possible since I wanted to reduce the likelihood of medical interventions. I also asked they she capture some photos for us. Marisol explained that we should not contact her right away if labor starts in the middle of the night, only call when ready. She kept stressing this point and even emailed me a document that says to only call when we are ready for her to come. A couple of weeks later I go into labor late one night. My labor progressed quickly and we called Marisol when we wanted her to come over, no answer. I then texted her. A short time later I told her we were headed to the hospital. Labor pains got so intense that I was not able to monitor my phone so my husband and Marisol were texting. Labor pains were so intense so I requested an epidural at the hospital. Once Marisol got this information , she assumed she had more time. I guess she didn't take into account that that epidural was not completed. Long story short, she didn't make her way to the hospital until after the kid was born. Per her contract, she had 90 minutes to get to me. My labor was quick but she had a 3 hour heads up. I was actually disappointed that she came to the hospital because now it feels like a random acquaintance just showed up for one of the biggest days of your life and now you have to entertain them. She stayed with us until we got transferred to our postpartum room. At this point, Marisol was not a part of my birth story at all and I was angry. A couple days later I immediately requested a partial refund. She denied my request saying she was "available." Instead she offered me one additional 3 hour postpartum visit. I didn't accept that and said we could discuss this matter when she did her postpartum visit. During the visit, Marisol said she could tell that I "felt some type of way" and she asked me to share my feelings. I told her I felt cheated, I'm out a lot of money and she didn't have to do anything. It was her choice to not come to me right away, I followed all of her instructions. Marisol then told me she was actually on her way to me but she needed time to shower, clean her doula supplies and pack her doula bag. Once she heard about the epidural, she returned home to pack snacks. This information infuriated me....she missed my birth for this?!?! This is an area where you don't get a do over. I would imagine that with the nature of this job you would always have your supplies clean and ready. She ended up offering me 12 postpartum hours. I told her that was not what I wanted since I didn't want to think of things for her to help me with. In plus, it's easy to get help during the day. I ended up requesting my money back and threatening legal action since she breached her own contract. In the end she agreed to return 1/2 of my money ($1400) and I was able to avoid legal action. (I didn't mind taking legal action, this was an open and shut case according to the guidance I received). I'd say she still came out ahead, $1400 for 2 short visits to my house and a short 45 minute visit to the hospital after my kid was born. I am beyond bummed about this experience. So yes, I still "feel some type of way!" I'm not sure how you could say you were available yet you missed the birth. And I still can't comprehend the rationale. I'm so confused.

Hallie was my Doula in 2018 for the birth of my son, which we had naturally at the hospital, and…read moreagain in 2021 when I chose a home birth for my second child. Throughout both experiences, Hallie was an incredible source of support and knowledge for me and my husband. From the very beginning, she educated us about every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth, empowering us to make informed choices. Hallie was always by our side, providing unwavering support and encouragement, ensuring that I never gave up even during the most challenging moments. Thanks to her, I had the most amazing birth experiences I could have ever asked for. Beyond the births themselves, Hallie continued to be a pillar of support. She was always available to answer my questions and offer advice, both postpartum and in the years that followed. Her kindness, wisdom, and dedication made her an irreplaceable friend and advisor during one of the most important times of my life. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and caring Doula, I cannot recommend Hallie enough. She truly made my birthing experiences and early motherhood the best days of my life. -Paola Vega Pomona Ca

Hallie was my doula who helped me to give vaginal birth naturally, and without any pain meds. She…read morewas so caring and knowledgeable. She supported my husband and me as a team throughout pregnancy to delivery. We were so satisfied that we hired her for our next childbirth! We couldn't have done it without her.

My insurance covered doula services and I'm glad I chose Happy Baby Journey! I was able to do video…read moreinterviews with 3 doulas to ensure the right fit and the process was very easy/straight-forward. I worked with Mina and she was incredible! She was extremely kind, responsive, experienced, approachable, and assertive. As a first time mom, my husband and I were new to everything so it was great to have additional support from someone who has been a doula and a mom for many years. You can tell Mina is extremely passionate about helping mothers and babies and I would recommend her to anyone!! I think what I loved most was what she had to offer postpartum once I was home from the hospital. Mina was able to help me for two overnight sessions so I could catch up on sleep and that was invaluable.

The initial intake was smooth and it appeared professional and reliable. I was scheduled to meet a…read moredoula and she was a no show. No communication no notification from anyone. I called the main line, the agent apologized and was trying to get ahold of the doula. I was told I would be notified later the day of any updates that she was probably busy with work/clients. I did not receive a call. The next day I called to follow up, the agent was apologetic that it has never happened before and if I could be rescheduled due to a last minute work emergency. I've worked as an Er Rn for years and am very familiar of the nature of a healthcare job, so I accepted to be rescheduled for 6pm next week. Then I get another call if I can be rescheduled for 6:30pm instead. I was hesitant to move forward at that point but ended up accepting after being reassured that the doula will be there. Once again, logged in, waiting for the doula session, no show-- again ! No communication from anyone. I called the company, closed, left a voicemail. And also I reached out via text. I get a text back from the agent saying that the doula had another work crisis and running late but that she will be there. I waited for 30 minutes, the allotted time for the meeting, nothing. I am moving on to another company. If a candidate is so stretched thin to even meet, then why even take on another assignment. I am 37 weeks pregnant, I can only imagine how it would be if I stick around in this company. No shows, no communication, like what is the point. I don't think this company is worth it.

Samantha was wonderful. She is experienced not only from education, but from personal experiences,…read morewhich I feel has her standing out from other doulas. Her bedside manner is impeccable. She makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. Feeling comfortable with your Doula is extremely important. She is amazing, and I highly recommend her. It's like having a best friend or a sister at your side. Thank you, Samantha!

From the owner: Birth Doula servicing the California High Desert. Contact me today to discuss what you want out of…read moreyour birth experience, I’d love to help you have the birth of your dreams!