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I'm 39 weeks pregnant with twins at the time of this review and this photo was taken at a little over 36 weeks!
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As a doula, I have recommended Alisha for years, and you can read my review from a professional viewpoint on her ClearMindHypnotherapy page. Now I am excited to share, from a personal viewpoint, my experience of Alisha's hypnosis and care. After nearly a decade of "trying to conceive," I am about to give birth to twins, literally any day now, and Alisha has been a HUGE part of our success in getting to this point! Of course, there are so many things that go into the timing of a healthy conception and pregnancy. I did SO much to prepare for when that right timing would open up for me, at the age of 47. Our journey involved heartbreak, but also hope, which Alisha always helped us keep alive by always believing in my husband's and my dream of becoming parents. After years of acupuncture and the most wonderful building of my body through functional medicine (and many many prayers and ceremonies and intention setting and holistic treatments) , we were ready for our first IVF transfer with adopted embryos (as our own attempts of natural conception, IUI, egg retrieval and embryo creation resulted in no pregnancy and no viable embryos). Once we were ready for this next step of adopting embryos and doing an embryo transfer (also after doing a necessary scar tissue removal surgery), I knew I needed to call in Alisha to help prepare me mentally and emotionally to be in the most receptive space possible for this next huge step! As usual, she exceeded my expectations, which were already high! Alisha's hypnosis, preparing me for a successful transfer and helping me sustain a healthy pregnancy, helped me stay calm and in my knowing that all was well... I could have easily spun out of control mentally, but listening and re-listening to the hypnosis recording she tailor-made for me kept me centered and at peace... With mostly peace in my heart, I made it through the most challenging time of waiting to find out if I'd conceived and then through seeing if my pregnacy would "stick" through the first trimester! And indeed it did -- double stick with twins, which is what we were hoping and praying for!!!! Alisha's hypnosis truly kept me centered and calm during one of the most potentially nerve-wracking times of my life. I've heard it often takes an average of 3 tries to have a successful embryo transfer, and we were blessed to be pregnant with TWINS (intentionally) in the first attempt! Of course as we approached the 3rd trimester, we once again wanted Alisha by our side to help guide us in the birthing process. I've taken her class many times as a doula, and it was WONDERFUL to experience it this time as an expecting mama! It has helped my husband and I feel closer and more like a team as the birth draws near. We've also both enjoyed the other couples in the class and even hearing from a few of them who have since shared some amazing gentle birth stories. Thanks to Alisha, we feel prepared from the inside out for birth, together as a couple. I also asked Alisha to do a few private and personalized hypnosis sessions for me, envisioning the birth that I hold in my inner heart. Listening to these recordings has given me so much peace as I'm about to go into birth any day now and I feel more fluid and open and prepared no matter what this mysterious experience of birth may bring.... I would have waited to give this review after the birthing of our babies, but I know I'm going to be crazy busy and focused with TWO little ones, and I just couldn't let another day go by without singing Alisha's praises! My husband and I are both so grateful for her illuminating presence in our lives!

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Ask the Community - HypnoBirthing CA

I am interested in learning more about the doulas you can refer and hypnobirthing. We are giving birth at Cedars Sinai but would like to have a calm and peaceful birth with as little interventions as possible. Can you help us?

Hi Brittany, So, sorry for the delay. You can reach me at 818 775-1868. The course starts this Sunday. I love Cedars. Who is your doctor and your estimated date? You can reach me later this afternoon. Looking forward to assisting you! Alisha

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Pure Births - My daughter(2025)

Pure Births

4.7(140 reviews)
15.2 km

I had the most wonderful experience at Pure Births! From the moment I walked in for the info…read moresession and tour I knew I was in the right place and that I would be birthing my baby there. I didn't even felt the need to look into any other birthing center. I transferred my care from an OBGYN to Pure Births a little after I was 20 weeks pregnant and they helped me make sure all the paperwork was completed quickly and smoothly. I felt cared for and supported by everybody at Pure Births through each prenatal and postnatal appointment. I literally cannot imagine how I would have gotten through my pregnancy without them. They listened to my every little worry, reassured me that everything was okay, and encouraged my preference of wholistic care. Pure Births also works with a lactation consultant and a childbirth educator that provide classes at their facility to help you be prepare for when your baby comes - these classes were so informative and they helped me feel lees nervous about becoming a new mom and breastfeeding my baby. I am specially grateful for Angela, she did my intake session and was the midwife on call the day I gave birth, I felt so safe, understood, and cared for with her. You will all forever hold a special place in my heart!

I had the most beautiful experience at Pure Birth. From the prenatal visits, the guidance, the…read moreclasses - to the actual birth of my first child. No words can explain this experience. The midwives were amazing, it was very personal and intimate, I kind of want to get pregnant again just to give birth at the birth center again lol! I am beyond grateful for the team of midwives and the birth center. I'll never forget it! So professional, spiritual, holistic, I wish every momma will get to feel what I felt giving birth there. Truly magical.

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Tender Bees Doula Services - So glad we had Cali at our birth!

Tender Bees Doula Services

5.0(40 reviews)
17.7 km

When I found out I was pregnant, many people told me to take labor and breastfeeding classes. After…read moresome research, I found that there weren't any classes locally offered to new moms, other than at Henry Mayo Hospital. And of course, their classes were only offered once a month. Unfortunately, they didn't work with my schedule. My main concern being a new mom was breastfeeding. I went online and tried finding a doula who would offer me a private class. Alas, I found Cali. What immediately impressed me was how quick she responded to my intro email. She was open to come over to my house, teach me the basics about breastfeeding and offer her advice postpartum. Cali was helpful, professional, and caring. Having my first baby with Cali's support made the experience that much better. So glad I found Cali!

When my husband and I found out we were expecting, we immediately started planning the type of…read morebirth we wanted. It wasn't long until we felt very overwhelmed by all the decisions and challenges that faced us. One of our friends recommended that we hire a doula to help us with the process... and so the search began. We met with a few different doulas, however as soon as we met Cali, we knew she was the perfect fit for our growing family. We felt very comfortable with her, she was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, and her beliefs aligned with ours about the ideal birth. In addition, she offered us private parenting classes since our schedules were always conflicting with the hospital's classes we were interested in taking. In all of our meetings before the birth, Cali came prepared and ready to work. However, I always felt like I was meeting with a good friend. When my water broke 1 month early, Cali dropped everything to be at my side (even though it was her birthday!!) She even came to our house first to help pack for the hospital, keep me calm until my husband got home from work, and even installed our car seat (since we were so unprepared for such an early arrival!) I was a little unsure that I was going to be able to follow the birth plan we had put together, to keep things all natural, with no medical intervention, but with Cali's help, I was! She was calm and encouraging through my entire labor, and provided support for my husband as he coached me through a successful, all natural birth. We could not be more grateful. After the birth, Cali constantly checked in on us, and offered advice and help when we were having some difficulties with breast-feeding during her postpartum visit. We are so thankful that we can look back on our labor in a positive light, and we have Cali to thank for that. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Doula.

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The Birth Whisperer - Supporting mama...

The Birth Whisperer

5.0(1 review)
24.2 km

Words can't describe the vibes & energys that was on our birth room ..my wife was having her birth…read moreexperience to the fullest and exactly like her birth plan and all of that couldn't happened without Cynthia's services Cynthia is well educated in all of birth world and know everything about woman's needs in this precious time of newborn coming to the world she made our birth room look like a yoga class in a spa and our minds clear of fear allso as a husband i felt much more confident and secure to have a professional educated and highly sensitive doola that listen to my wife's needs ( and allso giving me my sleep time :) .. me and my wife moved into California not long time ago and our families are over seas it was so important to us to have a natural birth experience she was giving birth in a hospital and we were afraid to deal with medical intervention i really believe and know that we couldn't do that without Cynthia's help Thank you Cynthia for giving us the opportunity to have an amazing experience of life

From the owner: The Birth Whisperer, Cynthia Marie, PhD, has a passion for the birth process and wants to support…read moreevery woman in having the birth they choose with as few interventions as possible. She encourages each client's partner to be involved as little or as much as they are comfortable with. She offers doula and lactation support during conception, prenatal, birth, and postpartum She supports all births including Natural/Non-Medicated/Minimal Interventions, VBAC, C-Section, Home Birth, Water Birth, HypnoBirth, and Birth Center. She offers special sessions in Couple’s Birth Preparation, Childbirth Eduaction, Child Development, Reiki Energy Healing, The Fourth Trimester, The First Forty Days, Attachment Parenting, Safe Bedsharing, and Effective Child Discipline. Clients may attend sessions with a partner or solo. Birth the way you choose... Get attached to your birth plan... Happy mama, happy baby, happy family.

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BelliBind - Castor Oil is a huge part of our inflammation therapy in your womb rub.

BelliBind

4.8(39 reviews)
12.6 kmVan Nuys

[Acknowledging the gaslighting undertones of the owner's response. Fluffy messaging, sidestepping…read morecore issue.] Working with Princess, the owner of BelliBind, was one of the most unprofessional and distressing experiences I've had. For a long time I suppressed the memory and didn't leave a review in December 2021 because I was overwhelmed postpartum. However, receiving a recent automated email from the company brought the experience back, and I feel it's important to share a word of caution for other mothers -- especially those whose postpartum experience may not be smooth or well-supported. Like many mothers, my daughter's birth did not go according to plan. I nearly lost her, she required hospitalization in the NICU for respiratory distress, and when she came home she had an extremely severe case of colic. She could not be soothed by anyone except me, including my husband, and the situation in our home was incredibly stressful and overwhelming. When the BelliBind employee came for the first session, she was kind and genuinely tried to help. I have no criticism of her personally. She attempted to support me by assertively requesting that my husband manage the baby so I could have the appointment. Unfortunately, the reality of our situation made that impossible. Our baby was extremely distressed, tensions escalated, and I simply could not relax or continue the session. I ultimately asked to cancel the remainder of the visit. My concern arose afterward when I contacted Princess to request a refund for the remaining unused sessions. I made it clear that I was completely willing to pay for the first visit, but asked if she could consider a prorated refund for the thousands of dollars of services that had not been rendered and realistically could not be completed given my circumstances. At the time, I was in a very fragile psychological state postpartum, experiencing severe depression and even suicidal thoughts -- something I could clearly recognize as an otherwise strong Licensed Clinical Social Worker (knowing postpartum can be suddenly triggering for those who survive childhood abuse/neglect). I communicated this openly in the hope that she might approach the situation with compassion and flexibility. She knew my mission in life was to protect other vulnerable individuals, and I thought in this moment of vulnerability, hers was to look after postpartum moms. Instead, the response I received was shockingly cold and combative. The empathy that had been conveyed earlier in the process disappeared entirely. In my own telephone conversation with Princess, she refused any form of accommodation or refund and communicated in a manner that felt volatile and dismissive. The interaction became so upsetting that my husband ultimately had to step in to try to handle the conversation in order to protect me during an already vulnerable postpartum period. Following our joint attempts to reason with her over the phone and seemingly reaching a mutually agreeable resolution at the time, Princess later emailed to inform us that she decided NOT refund 4 unused sessions, and she requested that I use them in a "2-week postponement period" ... as if our unglamorous situation would somehow magically resolve in 2 weeks. If only the reality of our lives could morph it one of her captivating social media marketing photos in that 2-week period. As referenced in the attached screenshots, she states, "Please note we have offered to provide you with: 2 week postponement of services, once you have more of a handle on your child's needs." Needless to say, the latter comment to "get a handle on our child's needs" was incredibly offensive. Her additional comments were equally perplexing: "I truly believe, as a post-birth professional with a team providing in-home recovery support and newborn care guidance to birthing families for nearly a decade now, that we would be doing you a great disservice by just giving you a full refund opposed to the many options you could use with the care you already have paid for with us." The fact that a business owner of a service directed towards postpartum mothers, could be so rigid, inflexible, and tone-deaf continues to baffle me. Ultimately, I filed a claim with my credit card company, and Chase quickly reviewed the situation and happily obtained a refund for the *unused amount*, as per my request to Princess. This experience was deeply disappointing. Postpartum mothers are often in extremely vulnerable positions, and businesses that market services specifically to new mothers should operate with a basic level of compassion, integrity, and professionalism. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here, and the utter lack of integrity continues to shock me in memory. I can only hope that some version of karma eventually reinforces the importance of genuine integrity, so that other mothers receive what is truly good for them ... even when life has unexpected challenges in store.

This is my second time working with BelliBind and it was just as wonderful as the first. Princess…read moreand her staff are lovely and the service is so necessary for postpartum self care. I've gifted it to friends as well and they have been just as satisfied! Would definitely recommend for the postpartum experience.

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Looking down at your precious baby causes kinks in your neck that we happily rub out.

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Ask A Midwife - At our three week postpartum visit. Feeling so held and good! Thank you Chava for your beautiful presence, our family loves you!

Ask A Midwife

5.0(40 reviews)
9.3 km

If you are in the process of finding a doula/midwife, look no further! I could not recommend Chavah…read moreenough. We hired Chavah as our doula, and I l cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was nothing short of incredible throughout our entire journey during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From the very beginning, Chavah was so supportive, knowledgeable, and reassuring. No question ever felt too small or silly. She answered everything with such care, patience, and expertise, which gave me and my husband so much peace of mind. Her presence alone was calming and soothing. She advocated for us and even empowered us to advocate for ourselves. Chavah truly cares and is so knowledge and that is exactly who you want supporting you during your pregnancy and birth. My husband and I are beyond grateful for Chavah. Hire her and you will be in the best of hands!

Let me start by saying that Chavah is one of the kindest souls I've ever met! When we first found…read moreout we were pregnant, Chavah was referred to us by a dear friend who used her for her home birth, and was so thrilled with her birth experience. Unfortunately that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, but even though we hadn't formally signed paperwork or "hired" Chavah she still so graciously walked us through the most difficult and painful experience of our life (and I might add that was without even meeting us or receiving a dime from us.) When we were blessed with our rainbow baby, we were not sure we wanted a home birth due to the previous miscarriage anxiety was obviously high. So we started care with a different provider, whom we did not end up being happy with. We switched care to Chavah and that was the absolute best decision we ever made! She honestly saved my pregnancy and allowed me to have the best outcome at my birth. Chavah caught many things the previous provider missed, like low iron and border line GD. She helped educate me to manage the GD with diet and finger pricking and she also helped me raise my iron levels. The educational component that Chavah provides is unlike any other we received and we took many many classes. She is patient, answers all your questions and believe me I have a lot of them, and she just has a way of teaching that makes it enjoyable and easy to remember. When it came time to the birth we were hoping for a home birth, but knew with some of my aliments that a hospital transfer was highly likely. We did decided to transfer to the hospital early in my labor by choice not out of necessity because that just made the most sense for my case. I was in labor at the hospital for almost two days and Chavah was right by my side almost the entire time. She just went home once to get some rest when my Doula came and she knew I had the care I needed. Chavah was soooooo pivotal in my birth, as she saved me from a C-section by petitioned the doctor to allow me more time to dilate. She really impressed me as she stated facts to the doctor showing the doctor that both baby and I were doing perfectly fine and another hour was exactly what my body needed. She also ensured that I got the delayed cord clamping I wanted, even when the doctor tried multiple times to cut it early. Chavah literally held the placenta so that my baby could receive all his blood. Her postpartum care has been just as amazing as all her other care. The amount of times I have called Chavah crying and she has helped me through my struggles as a new mom are countless. She is so encouraging and supportive which is exactly what you need in this fragile postpartum state! Her support through the challenging breastfeeding experience is what has kept me going. And this week alone, she came over and we had a fun baby wearing class! Chavah's heart is so pure and her desire to help not only mamas but families was made so evident to us through our experience with her. When it comes time for out next baby, she will absolutely have to be part of our birth team! I highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant, she will transform your pregnancy experience and your journey to motherhood.

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First latch after birth

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Baby Whisperer Lactation Consulting and Postpartum Doula - Pregnant with my first.

Baby Whisperer Lactation Consulting and Postpartum Doula

5.0(27 reviews)
16.3 kmSherman Oaks

Rosemary is an absolute gem. I reached out to her late in the evening, desperately needing help…read morewith early mastitis and severe engorgement just four days after giving birth. To my amazement, she came out to my home at 10 PM and stayed for nearly four hours -- patiently working with me until I was comfortable, confident, and set up for success. She is incredibly knowledgeable, but also so down-to-earth and personable, which made an overwhelming and stressful situation feel much more manageable. Even after the visit, Rosemary continues to check in and offers support via text whenever I have additional questions -- whether it's about my own recovery or ensuring that my son is feeding properly. I truly don't know what I would have done without her help during such a critical time. If you're in need of lactation support, I cannot recommend Rosemary highly enough!

My wife and I were having the toughest time with breastfeeding our newborn and were very close to…read moregiving up. Thankfully, my sister recommended Rosemary to us and she saved us from resorting to using formula, which I was very against. She not only came to the comfort of our home and helped us with the process, but she was very patient and highly informative with knowledge regarding our baby's development and a proper approach in how to get our baby to latch onto his mom's breast. I highly recommend contacting Rosemary if you are in the same position my wire and I were. You will definitely not regret it!

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Baby Whisperer Lactation Consulting and Postpartum Doula - Pregnant with my first.

Pregnant with my first.

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Baby Whisperer Lactation Consulting and Postpartum Doula - Hes become such a cutie and I've become a confident mom because of Rosemary!

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Hes become such a cutie and I've become a confident mom because of Rosemary!

Together In Birth - Together In Birth families

Together In Birth

4.8(39 reviews)
54.8 km

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.

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Another graduating class

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My VBAC2 success story

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Showing partner how to use a rebozo in labor.

Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC - Candice and baby JoJo, super relaxed after a great feed

Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC

5.0(25 reviews)
9.9 kmNorthridge

I'm so glad I found Candice through my health insurance. From the get go, she was super easy to…read morereach and I was able to schedule a home visit that same week. Candice was so patient, kind, and never made me feel rushed or judged. She really took the time to watch, listen, and pick up on things I wouldn't have noticed, which led to a referral for a frenectomy that made a big difference for my baby. She referred me to Dr. Rumack, and she and her staff were also amazing. Thank you so much for the referral. Even though breastfeeding didn't go exactly as I planned, I felt supported the whole way and more confident advocating for my baby. I'm so grateful for Candice and highly recommend her.

A friend recommended Candice after I reached out to all my mom friends via a frantic text at 2am…read morewhen my newborn stopped latching 5 days postpartum. The Kaiser lactation consultants were unable to answer why or offer suggestions so we were desperate. Candice responded to my inquiry so quickly and was so knowledgeable, so compassionate and empathetic, and so patient. Our whole family immediately felt comfortable with her and she was able to answer technical questions, was so professional but still very emotionally responsive, and most importantly, she helped us start our successful breastfeeding journey. I wish wish wish we had worked with her with our first who also did not latch. You can tell from the get go that Candice loves what she does and knows what she's doing. She offered recommendations for other specialists (our baby had a suspected tongue tie, which is something no other consultant or doctor had even mentioned) and offered ongoing help and checked in after our initial appointment. Price-wise, she's definitely affordable and within the range of what other consultants are charging. I think she also can work with some insurances as well. I continue to feel so lucky to have met and worked with her and highly recommend her.

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Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC - Soul gazing with one of my babies

Soul gazing with one of my babies

Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC - Candice in her "happy place"

Candice in her "happy place"

Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC - Milk drink

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HypnoBirthing CA - childbirthedu - Updated May 2026

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