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!

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.

I'd give ten stars if I could. Christine is an amazing midwife. Her office is warm and inviting,…read moreshe makes you feel like family. Her knowledge of the birth process and her ability to balance the medical with the holistic is spot on. She is thoroughly knowledgeable and educated and a true professional who offers exactly what those looking for midwifery care need: warm and loving care that is also responsible and educational. She'll still make you feel loved even though she's telling you that you had too many French fries...again. She feels like a friend to me. Her and her team are the true high bar of maternity care.

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Sheri helped me find the confidence I needed to be strong in holding fast to my goal to exclusively…read morebreastfeed. My baby struggled to latch and Sheri shared personalized strategies to reduce his tension and increase our success. It was so nice to have her come to my home and give direct advice to me in my feeding spaces where I was most comfortable. She is so personable and offers her assistance to moms because she experienced the feeding struggles herself. I enjoyed not just learning from her but also relating to her! She totally understood where I was coming from and she eased my stresses immensely. I highly recommend Sheri to any mamas who want to breastfeed their baby even if your baby is latching properly. There's a lot to learn when feeding a newborn and having a guide to help took so much of the pressure off. Thank you Sheri!!

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!

Nicole has been s AMAZING during my postpartum, she had helped me so much with my daughter and my…read moreload at home and has lent an ear when needed in the delicacy of motherhood she has been a key role in the first year of my Eden life.

If you end up laboring & delivering in a hospital, there's a lot of stuff happening around you that…read morecan feel overwhelming/ not part of your birth plan. All the more reason to have someone on your team for extra support and encouragement. Once I got to active labor & pushing, everything became a blur. But I remember Maddie's calming and loving presence, her stroking my hand & fixing my hair, guiding my husband, & just being there when everything was getting too intense. We also utilized Maddie's postpartum services while I remained in the hospital after giving birth, which I HIGHLY recommend if you can swing it (most hospitals don't have nurseries!). Side note--if you have to choose between doula services for prenatals, birth support, or postpartum, I recommend going for postpartum support. Postpartum is no joke-- I'd rather labor and give birth twice than deal with the immediate postpartum period again.

From the owner: Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co. is inspired by the resilience and beauty of desert blooms—flowers…read morethat thrive in challenging conditions. Just like these blooms, I believe families can flourish in even the most uncertain moments of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for the full spectrum of reproductive experiences. As a birth doula, I support all types of births—home births, medicated births, and cesareans—helping families feel informed and empowered. As a postpartum doula, I guide you through those early days, offering everything from breastfeeding support to bottle-feeding tips, sleep guidance, and more. I also offer pregnancy loss and abortion support, creating a safe space for healing and care. My practice is rooted in respect for your individuality and choices. I accept MediCal, IEHP, Kaiser, and HealthNet insurance for full coverage of birth and postpartum doula services and offer sliding scale fees for those without qualifying coverage. At Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co., I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you bloom in your own way—no matter the season of your journey.

About Families is a wonderful organization providing community and support to new moms. We took a…read morebirth class which educated and prepared us very well for labor and delivery. The warmth and kindness of the doulas and staff made us feel safe and cared for. We were able to meet our doula Joanna, and then met with her several times before labor and delivery. She helped answer questions, ease worries, and support decision making every step of the way. So thankful to have her with me there at the hospital through my very long labor, helping keep me (and my family) calm and advocating for me. Once our little girl arrived, Joanna continued to check in, coming to our home to insure breastfeeding was going well. After recovering I was able to start attending the moms' group hosted by Elizabeth. She has been there each week to answer questions, ease worries, and facilitate new friendships with other moms, all while letting our little ones interact, learn, and grow. An absolutely wonderful organization that has made my journey into motherhood empowered. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so very much!

I am new to the Coachella Valley and expecting my first child this September. I googled Prenatal…read moreYoga classes in the Valley and About Families came up in my search engine. I checked out their Facebook page, website and Yelp reviews. I could not have any more positive things to say about Joanna, Elie and the organization. Elie teaches Yoga at 5:30 every Tuesday. Classes are $12 or $10 if you prepay four classes through PayPal. I use PayPal because it makes things so much more convenient. You have to take your own mat but occasionally they will have 1-2 loaner mats but nothing beats taking your own mat. My fiance and I also took the Informed Childbirth classes with Joanna on Wednesday evening. The class really is what it is, Informed Childbirth. The baby books can only teach you so much but being in class with other expectant couples and Joanna who is a certified doula really has enlightened the child birth process and options that I will have at the hospital when my little guy decides to make his big arrival. I joined prenatal yoga in hopes to meet other expectant moms in the area and get to know some new friends. I have met some pretty awesome people and look forward in continuing to see About Familes grow. You really need to check this place out if you are a family or mother to be in the Coachella Valley.

I had such an amazing experience at Acorn Community Birth Center. From the beginning to the end and…read moremy postpartum visits, it was just such a wonderful experience. I was first greeted by Cristi, the executive director and midwife. She made me feel at ease and made me and my husband feel very comfortable. The birth center itself is in a peaceful community in Fallbrook. It has 3 birth rooms to choose from that are themed differently. I believe I chose the green room which acquired to my liking and it was extremely peaceful. The rooms are a good size and very comfortable. My birth experience was just perfect thanks to my midwife Debbie and the student midwives, Azure and Mel. They were so patient, kind, and so knowledgeable. I believe I met most of the midwives and they are all lovely. I love how you get to do your birth, your way, and the midwives guide you while following your lead. I don't trust traditional hospitals and I would much rather do a holistic birth with midwives, just as it has been done for ages. I would choose Acorn over and over again if I were to have more children. I even had to switch my health insurance just so I could give birth at the center versus a hospital and it was so worth it. It was such a beautiful experience.

This review has been long overdue. My first 3 were in the…read morehospitals with epidurals and my last two experience was unmedicated at Acorn. I never thought I would ever do a natural birth... but here I am! I will start by saying, natural birth is HARD. I went into my first unmedicated birth not knowing what to expect but I prefer it that way but boy was I determined!!!! Second time around I was nervous, anxious.. all the things! My first experience was great, although after labor I experienced some hemorrhaging. Once staff figured what was wrong they acted fast and I was relieved. It was a little traumatic for me but it didn't taint my experience with Acorn. I came back for round two!!! 2nd time around two years later! I delivered my baby girl on February 20th, my experience from start to end was amazing. During labor the team gives you and your partner space, during those moments were truly special. And probably one of my favorites. I had Cristi Sedona and Kyra for my team! And I would choose the same 3 every-time. Each of them brought a different vibe, but it was a mix that you need on your team! I can't thank them enough for making each experience so special, For me my husband and my family! If I was having more kids, no questions asked... I would do it again.... and again....

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!

As an experienced Birth Doula & Hypnobirth Educator, I have worked with many Placenta Encapsulation…read moreSpecialists over the years, and Tree of Life continually stands out as the most professional, compassionate, and reliable company that I consistently recommend to families. From the first point of contact, communication is clear, prompt, and reassuring--something especially important during the postpartum period when emotions and logistics can feel overwhelming. Tree of Life handles each placenta with the utmost respect and care, following safe handling procedures and offering full transparency about their process. I deeply appreciate how thorough they are in sanitation, preparation, and labeling--this attention to detail provides peace of mind to both me and the families I serve. The pickup and delivery process is seamless, and the turnaround time is quick so that you can enjoy the benefits as soon as possible. The capsules themselves are beautifully packaged, along with thoughtful instructions tailored to each individual's healing needs. Parents frequently share that they feel supported, energized, and more emotionally balanced while taking their capsules, and many tell me the experience far exceeded their expectations. What I value most is that Lauren, Triple-Certified Specialist, approaches Placenta Encapsulation as both a scientific and a sacred practice. She holds space for the emotional significance of the placenta while ensuring the highest standards of safety. This combination of warmth and professionalism is rare, and it truly makes a difference! I will continue to refer my clients to Tree of Life with confidence, knowing they will be treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care during one of the most tender transitions of their lives.

Lauren was very helpful and caring. The placenta pills and the tincture definitely helped me a lot…read moreto heal since I had a c section. It helped a lot in producing more milk and my energy level also.