I want to share my experience to be able to help future mothers and especially first time mothers…read moreto have the best experience possible wether its for birth or postpartum as mine wasn't what I wish It would have been. I wanted to feel supported and try for a VBAC for my second birth so I decided to work with Andrey for the birth of our daughter. Everything went good at the beginning, we had our in person interview, shortly after that meeting we decided we would be a fit for each other. After that she came over one more time and afterwards she told me she had a family oversees she was working with and would be available via phone/zoom and if needed to she would introduce me to a back up doula incase she wasn't back in time for my birth. The way she introduced us was thru text (no phone call or even an effort to do a zoom call so me and that back up doula could meet each other) no professionalism. My prenatal care was very limited nothing close to what Andrey promotes. Then I asked for a list of what to bring in my birth bag, she said she would send, I had to ask about 4 times until she sent and the reason I didn't get it was because she had sent it to a 'Victoria' how do you forget your clients name especially when you are a part of one of the most vulnerable times in their life. Fast forward to my birth Andrey ended up not being there. I ended up working with the back up doula & my first time meeting her and talking to her was her walking in my room while I laid in my bed clothe-less in pain as I was going thru my contractions (not the most ideal setting to meet someone for the first time who is going to be a part of a raw and emotional intimate time) a few days later Andrey lets me know shes back in LA and is coming to see me & baby to help with postpartum care. Then texts me cancelling because her car is in the shop (She could've taken an Uber) and cannot make it and she can come another day. She comes over a couple days after that for a few hours and tells me she will be back @10am the next day to help us some more. The next morning @9:35am she txts me she cannot make it and isn't available until the following week. I had cancelled help from my sitter to help with my newborn and toddler and my husband had left to work because we had relied on having help from Andrey that morning. At that point I was feeling extremely upset. The care and support I was expecting which Andrey advocates heavily on was nowhere close to what I was given. What was supposed to be a time in my life where I should've been given unwavering love and support turned into a time of grief and sadness for me. I decided to have a conversation with Andrey and let her know how I was feeling and I no longer felt comfortable working together. She apologized and told me I was a client that 'fell thru the cracks.' Simply she overcommitted and I was put in the back burner or was her last option sadly. She offered to bring some postpartum stuff to help with grief and overall just to help me emotionally and would drop it off in the next couple days, she never did. Unfortunately Andrey constantly overpromised and underdelivered.

Absolutely incredible experience with Andrey! From the moment we met her, her calming presence put…read moreus at ease. She brought not only warmth and reassurance but also deep experience and medical knowledge that made us feel completely confident in our birth plan and, most importantly, safe--both for mom and baby. Andrey was the advocate we didn't even realize we needed, always prioritizing our best interests over the hospital's. We genuinely cannot imagine going through the experience without her. If you're considering a doula, stop searching--Andrey is the one. Cannot recommend her highly enough!!!! Thank you Andrey!!!

I really want to thank Debbie for being so wonderful. She is such a professional in her field, and…read moreso knowledgeable. In the crazy tumultuous times of labor and welcoming a newborn into your life, the last thing you wanna do is an extra task. But Debbie was ON IT. she was so well informed, kind and a great communicator. She worked with us, navigated all the Hospital paperwork, had the dried placenta pills delivered it so promptly!!!! I would wholeheartedly recommend this to all mamas to be. Excellent experience all around! Thank you Debbie and LA Birth Partners!

As first time expecting parents, the multiday course built a solid foundation for us for the birth…read more It was awesome to do the class as a couple, each person in the relationship plays a critical role. The vibe was calm and expert. With decades of collective experience across hundreds of doula's in their network, Cheryl and Khefri taught it and you just felt their commitment to your eventual birthing experience and that this was their passion in life. They are accessible and show up for you like someone who would do this good work for free because they love sharing their superpower for the good of you and your family. And people would and should pay them millions for the service and everlasting memories they empower us to have, truly a unique and life changing experience and partnership. I got a recorded meditation that I literally listened to 100 times everytime I rested or took a bath. Come time for go time, it all fell into place. They instilled in us that we are not sick, or needing external help to give birth - I truly felt that our bodies know what to do, are built to do this, and that it's a natural and easy process - not something to fear, resist, fight, or try to make go away ie the contractions are our bodies doing a job and nothing to be afraid of. In fact, what if we embraced, allowed for, and appreciated the power of the body and our spirits to see this process through? Khefri's newborn class was incredible. We did a one on one. She gave us a literal list with links if needed, of what to buy if you are having a baby lol! What you'll need within the first 2 weeks. She showed us how to swaddle and bathe, hold and care for a newborn. I attended some of Khefri's kundalini yoga sessions for expecting mothers. It was so soothing and power inducing that I ended up playing the playlists during my 6 hours of labor. I was an over 40 first time mother. With Khefri (doula) and LA Birth Partners (class) and Birthfit (fitness) and LA Midwives as my partners - we had a successful and easy home birth as well! Though all the practices we could easily have tried at the hospital. In fact, a few months ago, I assisted my sister in her first birth as well. We did it at the hospital but was able to get contractions started naturally, used calming homeopathics and techniques (like birthplan on the door, don't ask me if I need pain meds I'll tell you, candles, cover bright machinery and lower beeping, etc). We could not have done it without Khefri! Literally, we did our last class from the hospital room. Then after the class ended, Khefri became available by text and phone to help us through the contractions! We had questions about the homeopathics, dosing etc to try to start the contractions naturally. She helped with all of it! I can't thank her enough, she went above and beyond, sharing love and support and expertise even more than any actual family members! You feel like you owe so much to these amazing doula's who believe in and know what's possible with a birthing experience. Even someone like me who'd never even seen a birth before, was able to have a homebirth when our western doctors were more than ready to receive us as geriatric mothers at the hospital. None of it was necessary. And we knew that, because we kept on top of medical visits etc leading up to the big day.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to take the time to share just how transformative it was…read moreto have Giuditta by my side before, during, and after the birth of my first child. Words truly cannot capture how grateful I am to have met Giuditta and to have had her as my doula for this life-changing journey. From the moment we connected, her presence was calming, empowering, and deeply supportive. I had hoped for a natural, non-medical-intervention birth, and Giuditta made that possible. She gave me and my husband the confidence and knowledge to prepare for this experience, walking us through every step with care and clarity. Toward the end of my pregnancy, I faced unexpected complications when I couldn't go into labor spontaneously. Giuditta was an incredible advocate, helping me work with my OB to safely wait an additional 1.5 weeks before induction. Her guidance and reassurance during this time were invaluable. Even though I eventually needed to be induced, Giuditta was by my side in the delivery room, supporting me through every moment. She guided me into positions that encouraged my daughter's safe delivery, used acupressure techniques, and employed calming pain management strategies that made it possible for me to deliver naturally. Her expertise and nurturing presence were nothing short of extraordinary. Giuditta is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also deeply empathetic. She has a remarkable understanding of the medical system and was instrumental in helping me advocate for myself throughout the process. She also played an essential role in preparing my husband, equipping him with the tools and confidence to support me during both pregnancy and delivery. Thanks to Giuditta, I felt empowered and cared for every step of the way. Her dedication, warmth, and passion for her work shone through, and I will forever be grateful for the confidence she gave me during my first pregnancy and delivery. If we are blessed with a second child, there is no doubt that I would want Giuditta by my side again. She is truly a beautiful person inside and out, and her work as a doula goes far beyond a job--it's a calling that is making the world a better place for women like me. Giuditta, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The only downside to this experience is that I don't get to have you in my life as much as I did during that special time. You will always hold a cherished place in our hearts!

Giuditta is a gift to first-time mothers -and fathers. She genuinely cares about you as an…read moreindividual and your well-being. She was our biggest support during our pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. I ended up having a C-section and it was far less terrifying because we had her by our side, walking us through the process and answering all of our questions. She responds to your inquiries quickly, and she was present the minute my baby was born. She also helped to prevent unnecessary procedures at the hospital. She taught us how to feed, bathe and play with our baby. Throughout the whole experience, she was always calm, confident and a guiding light of positivity that we needed! She helped minimize our anxiety over everything, and it meant the world to have her guidance through this beautiful experience. She's a wonderful human being and an incredible, experienced Doula!

Jana is the most amazing woman I have ever met. Her classes are so informative and amazing. She…read moreknows her information and she teaches her classes with such passion and love. I would like to address the review that said Jana used a false testimonial. She is the most trustworthy, open, honest, person I know and under no circumstances would she ever do or make anyone feel or write a false testimonial. She has educated and loved hundreds of woman and I have never heard not one complain about her. She has one of the most kind hearts you can imagine. Just trust in your heart and take her class and you will see how kind she is. You will not be disappointed. I have taken her classes. I have done the birthing class and doula training. Jana only has love to give. She's a beautiful soul. Im sure the hundreds of woman will agree. Regarding the dogs she is very aware and asks everyone about the dogs. If it bothers or annoys anyone she handles it. She is not insensitive. Throughout the whole class she is on top of the dogs behavior. The bottom line is if you want to be really informed go to Jana's class because you won't be disappointed. Your birthing experience will be much better in my eyes because you will be so much more informed because of the knowledge that Jana teaches you. Trust your heart not one bad review. Love you Jana. Your the best.

Taking Jana's childbirth preparation class was one of the best decisions I made during my…read morepregnancy. From the very first session, she created an environment that felt warm, safe and supportive. Her calm, reassuring presence and deep knowledge helped ease so many of my fears around birth. Jana brought a wealth of experience into the class, which made me feel informed, empowered, and much more confident about giving birth (I'm 39 weeks pregnant now and I'm confident I want to give birth with no epidural). But beyond the facts and techniques, what made the biggest impact was how she made me feel supported. She always made space for questions and concerns with compassion and wisdom. I know I can call her anytime if I have doubts or questions. This class didn't just teach me about childbirth, it helped me believe in myself in this journey! I'm so grateful for Jana's guidance and heart. I truly couldn't have asked for a better teacher.

Sherry was truly a godsend during our pregnancy, birth and postpartum! She put our needs first and…read moreher energy was always so nurturing and protective. Our sessions consisted of practical training on comfort measures for birth, practice contractions, swaddling, diaper changes, lactation support, body work, with helpful exercises like tarot and storytelling to prepare our minds and hearts for the birth and postpartum periods. I was able to have a natural, unmedicated hospital birth thanks to Sherry. As soon as she arrived at the hospital, the energy shifted and I felt like I had someone in my corner that would advocate for me and protect my wishes. I could not have gotten through those 15 hours of laboring without Sherry's coaching, care and unwavering encouragement. I highly recommend her to any couples looking for a doula who does it all and is there for you every step of the journey into parenthood!

From the moment we found out we were expecting our first baby, we knew we wanted extra…read moresupport--especially being far from family. After speaking with several doulas, Sherry immediately stood out. Her energy was exactly what we needed: warm, grounded, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She brought a calm confidence that made us feel instantly at ease, while also being firm and clear when it came to advocating for our needs--especially in navigating communication with the hospital. One of the most valuable lessons we learned from Sherry was how to reframe our birth plan as birth preferences. That mindset shift allowed us to embrace the twists and turns that inevitably came, and Sherry guided us through every change with grace and reassurance. What truly set her apart was how she prioritized not only my experience as the birthing person, but also how our baby's arrival would affect my husband and our partnership. She helped us grow stronger as a team. Sherry's support didn't stop at birth. In those tender postpartum days, she continued to show up with the same care--offering both a helping hand and a listening ear when I just needed someone to hold space for what I was feeling. We truly can't thank her enough for the love, strength, and guidance she gave us during such a transformative time. Sherry is a gift, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her by our side. She is, without a doubt, the best. With love, Dayna, Ryan, and Baby Ozzie

If you are considering working with Laura, take my word for it that it will be the best decision…read moreyou could have made for yourself during your precious postpartum. She has within her such a delicate balance of having all the knowledge and expertise but making it digestible with no judgement. We did massage, muxabustion, caster oil packs, postpartum herb baths, yoni steams, she brought me protein balls and teas, tonics, the lists of things we did goes on. She is a true rare bird and I miss our sessions immensely.

This review is coming from a husband's perspective just fyi…read more Pre-birth my wife's task list was huge and she needed to find a PP doula asap. After several phone calls and in-person interview's we decided to go with Laura. and she was AMAZING!!! She was very calm and extremely caring towards my wife and newborn. She showed my wife different newborn techniques that we didn't learn with our first one. She is very attentive and constantly making sure the feedings were going great, making my wife healthy food, and even giving me some healthy snacks to keep my energy up. I don't write reviews often, but she deserve 5 stars all the way.

We had Melanie as our birth and postpartum doula with our second child. She is incredibly kind and…read moresupportive, not just with me but with my husband as well who was having back problems at the time. One of the best decisions we made was choosing her as our doula, it helped so much to have someone experienced and comfortable with the entire process as well as with our OB (Dr. Nishio @ St John's). Both my husband and I never experienced the newborn exhaustion phase because of her and we are so thankful she set us off on a good path for our postpartum journey. Although we didn't have to resort to a back-up doula for the birth (we had always known my due date overlapped with travel plans she had made long in advance), her two backups that were in contact with me leading up to the birth and one that came when I was laboring at home were both amazing and we were very reassured. Ultimately having her with us during and after the birth was so healing for me especially after the traumatic postpartum experience we had the first time round.

Melanie was our doula for our 2nd pregnancy. She offered great advice during our prenatal and…read morepostpartum visits. At the hospital, she worked collaboratively with our nursing team, created a calm environment for labor, and helped me stay comfortable and kept me moving. Melanie is knowledgeable and calm, and I'm so glad she was our doula.

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Madalyn both as our doula in addition to taking…read moreher birthing prep class. She made us feel super prepared when it came time to deliver our son. Madalyn is an extremely knowledgeable birth educator whose teaching is approachable and fun. We learned so much during her class and got to meet other couples going through the same thing. When it came time for the main event Madalyn was there by our side coaching us through every stage of labor. She worked seamlessly with the hospital staff at Cedars as she used to work there. She was extremely helpful to my husband when things got intense providing additional support to him. We are so grateful to have hired Madalyn to be a part of our transition into parenthood. I highly recommend her birthing class and doula services to couples looking to feel supported during this major life event!

All around an amazing birthing class! I am so thankful we found Madalyn. My husband and I feel so…read moremuch more prepared because of Madalyn's class. I also absolutely loved how passionate Madalyn was with teaching. She is so caring, kind and funny. Consider yourself lucky to have found her class!

They constantly change doctors so you don't ever consistently see the same doctor. They rush you in…read moreand out but they'll have you waiting 30+ min. Arrive early only to have to wait past your appointment time. I'm not sure why they overbook themselves and waiting rooms get so packed.

I am surprised this location has such a low rating! The staff is amazing- anyone who wants to be…read moretreated in a courteous manner should consider treating the staff courteously no one wants to deal with funky attitudes. My babies pediatrician has been Dr. Kevin King who is AMAZING and has been amazing since baby #1 I am now omw to baby #3.