I took Lisa's hypnobirthing class before the birth of my second baby. I was hesitant to take the…read moreclass because of a traumatic birth with my first baby which was supposed to be natural, but ended up with so many medical interventions, and was skeptical of being able to do a natural birth given my previous experience. However, Lisa was very kind and understanding of my situation, explaining that my first experience was filled with special circumstances and assured me that none of that would happen again. She educated me and my husband with all our options for our hospital birth and giving me a new hope and courage that I would be able to give birth naturally. This past week I had a scare that I had a rupture of membranes and did not go into labor (the same thing that started my first traumatic birth experience) and I reached out to her through text. She gave me lots of advice, reminded me to stay calm, and suggested some natural induction methods which worked. We also benefited from using the acupressure pain relieving techniques we learned from Lisa during labor. I started getting strong contractions at midnight, got to the hospital at 2:30am, and had my baby girl in my arms by 3:37am. She was a whopping 9lb3oz and I was able to push her out with no epidural and no tearing!! It was an amazing experience and I'm so happy to have had Lisa's help and advice throughout the way. Thank you so much Lisa!

Lisa was nothing short of amazing for my second birth. We befriended each other before as she…read moreprovided childbirth education for my first and was just a wonderful woman that yearned to help expecting mamas in any way she could. I didn't plan for a doula for my first but I knew for my second I wanted the experience and to have that extra support. She provided many tips and checked on me consistently as I began to get near my due time. The labor started rather quickly and she intuitively picked up on cues that I relayed to her over the phone and made it quickly to my home! She was gentle, encouraging, and took beautiful photos of my labor ! I had such a great birth experience and I know including her in my sacred day made it so. She is well versed and everything you are looking for in a doula. She is a beautiful person and great at what she does. I highly recommend!

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!

Alicia was my backup midwife, and I knew from the start that I had a high chance of birthing with…read moreher since my primary midwife was scheduled to be out of town (a detail I was aware of when hiring my care team). During my pregnancy, I had the opportunity to meet Alicia, and I immediately felt a familiar, grounding ease from her presence. Throughout my labor and birth, Alicia was everything I needed--empathetic and tender, yet knowledgeable, sturdy, and clear. She went above and beyond to support me through the natural highs and inevitable lows that come with the birthing process. Her steady, attentive care made me feel safe, seen, and empowered during such an intimate and transformative time. Alicia's detailed and thoughtful approach continued into my postpartum home visits, where her attention to both me and my baby's well-being was truly unmatched. She held space for me with such care and compassion, offering exactly what I needed during those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received care from three incredible midwives - Johanna - Julie and Alicia- throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Alicia holds a special place in our hearts for providing exactly the kind of support, care, and connection that made our experience unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any conceiving, pregnancy, birthing, lactation or well person need.

Right from the get go I absolutely loved working with Alicia and Julie. They were so knowledgeable…read moreabout any questions I had or were curious about. I'd never had a home birth before though this wasn't my first baby. They took safety measures that made me feel comfortable during such a stressful time period being pregnant during a pandemic. Many times when I arrived for my appointment they were sanitizing and always wearing their masks. They even allowed me to do appointments by zoom and drive to the parking lot of their office to do vitals in my car! This allowed me to bring the kiddos while keeping contact and exposure to a minimum. They were always available if any concerns took place or I had questions. This not being my first baby, he came very quickly and because they had prepared us so well, I still was able to follow my birth plan. I felt completely supported with everything I wanted and enjoyed visiting with them every appointment.

Excellent teacher and material shared. Christy Jo really knows her stuff about breastfeeding, the…read morelaws, techniques. research etc. By the end of the course you will realize you are prepared to be the go-to person where you work to answer breastfeeding questions from fellow staff and patients, clients, family, friends etc.

I love Christy Jo! She was so amazing to learn from. I can't say enough good about this woman…read more Her knowledge and fun personality made the long course go by so quickly. I learned things from her that I did not learn in my postpartum doula training or in my lactation education for my IBCLC. So worth your time and money!

Totally would recommend, so much help and support from pregnancy- breastfeeding. You will feel…read moresupported and educated every step of the way.

Ashley was my doula and has been my lactation consultant and I have never felt more supported by…read moresomeone during the most vulnerable time in my life. Ashley helped me through an unmediated birth when I truly felt I couldn't do it she worked some magic and I couldn't have been more appreciative. She has been there to make sure my postpartum journey has been going smoothly and is always there if I need help with anything. Ashley has an answer for absolutely anything I ask of her. The knowledge she has shared with me is out of this world. My lactation journey has been a... journey but she's been there every step of the way with every bump in the road she's made me feel confident. I cannot recommend a better company to help you feel supported and confident in.

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.

Ashley was my doula during pregnancy and postpartum. She was culturally responsive to me. She…read moresupplied teas, oils, and even made me a vegetarian meal after I had my baby! I will never forget when she helped me carve time for myself by making me take a bath. In a time when all you can think of is your baby it was really powerful to step back and think of myself for at least 15 minutes. I had a c-section and she made it a point to communicate my alternate birth plan to my team. Without that, we would have never been able to remember to save our placenta. I am truly appreciative of all the gentle care Ashley provided for me. From paint therapy, to yoni steams, to the closing of the bones ceremony. She made such a meaningful time extra special.

Ashley cared for me at a time when support was scarce. She took time to explain her services and…read moreany uncertainties we had. She was gentle and loving. She held me spiritually and allowed me to express myself freely. She provided the most nourishing food and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. If we decide to have another baby, we will be hiring her full-time and without hesitation.

I am so grateful to One Moon Doula for their services. I don't have family in the area and my…read morehusband works a high-demand job. I was in dire need of support during the newborn period, particularly as I was struggling with sleep deprivation. Kathryn was amazing to work with - she took the time to understand my needs and was super communicative and responsive in helping me find the right postpartum doula. Having a postpartum doula was a true gift - it made such a difference to know that I could rely on someone to take care of my son for a few hours out of the day a few times a week, and I could take care of myself (getting caught up on sleep, taking a long hot shower, and eating a healthy meal).

To say that investing in a doula was a good idea would be the understatement of a lifetime. My wife…read moreand I heard about this magical concept as if it were a fairytale idea out of our reach, a luxury item in no way meant for us. That was until we met Kathryn and One Moon Doula. They showed us how we could achieve the dream goals we had for those first precious weeks while also honoring our modest budget. Not knowing what to expect, as this was our first child, we did understand that having someone with us would change everything. We were quickly linked with a few doula interviews and fell in love with one of them. Our schedules aligned and boy did it ever change our lives. I can't imagine not having our doula there for those critical nights of transitioning into parenthood, while making space for healing and recovery. We both slept more than we ever thought possible, while our son was cared for better than we could have imagined, AND we learned so much to build a foundation of comfort and confidence moving forward. No family member or friend would have been able to step in the same way. If you have nothing else on your registry other than a fund for this...do just that. It will change your whole early parenting experience for the better. Thank you to One Moon Doula and their network of Angels.

I'll be honest, when my wife and now mother of our baby girl told me she was hiring a "doula," I…read morehadn't the slightest idea what she was talking about. My wife was referred to Julie by a friend, and I cannot express how fantastic the experience was and the relief she brought throughout the pregnancy. Julie had several pre-baby sessions with us, providing valuable insight on the birthing process and what to expect. My wife and her also put a birth plan together and worked side by side during her labor to follow it as much as possible. During my wife's labor, Julie was very nurturing and continuously ensured my wife remained calm and relaxed as possible. The fact that made this experience for me was the reassurance Julie provided me immediately following the birth of or child, during some minor complications my wife had, that everything was going to be ok. I would highly recommend hiring Julie as your Doula, especially for a first time parent, not knowing what to expect when the time comes.

We had a wonderful experience using Julie as our doula for the birth of our second child. She is so…read moreknowledgeable, calming and supportive. I was so happy she was by my side and was my advocate during the birthing process. She not only helped me when I was in labor, but answered many questions I had prior to and postpartum. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!