What can I say? Jaci is an amazing massage therapist -- melting away any stress I store with expert…read morehands. She is very reasonable, also, so a monthly massage is totally doable, even on a budget. As far as her childbirth services -- birth doula services, prenatal yoga and childbirth classes -- you cannot go wrong signing up for any (and all!) of what she offers. She was a kind and soothing presence during the birth of my daughter; a wonderful guide for both my husband and myself. Her classes were full of wisdom and humor -- reaching a broad range of needs for those entering into parenthood. And prental yoga? Oh, the delight of weekly decompressing in prenatal yoga! Remember the massage happiness? At the end of each yoga class, Jaci gives each student a short, relaxing head/neck massage and sends you off aligned inside and out. :) In short, Jaci is a one-stop shop for wellness in Ventura. I have been so grateful for her presence in my whole family's life!

I started seeing Jaci for prenatal massages when I was about 12 weeks pregnant. I was dealing with…read morehorrible headaches and Jaci's magic hands were a life saver during this difficult time! I continued to see Jaci monthly throughout my pregnancy for massages and also attended her birthing class. The information I learned and the insight I gained through her classes helped me through my birthing process. I also used Jaci's placenta encapsulation services and I feel it has helped with my postpartum depression and anxiety. I can't wait to go back to Jaci for more massages once I am cleared after delivery!

I can't say enough good things about Kate! She was the most amazing Doula and friend during my…read morepregnancy and labor. She is truly one of the kindest hearted people I have ever met. I chose to have a natural birth at a birthing center and I truly do not think I could have done it without the help and support of Kate. Not only did she have amazing techniques to help ease pain during contractions, she also brought a calm presence to an otherwise hectic situation. Her peaceful manner helped me stay calm and as relaxed as I could be. If you are pregnant and thinking about hiring a doula, I would absolutely recommend Kate. You will not regret it!!

From the owner: I am a birth & postpartum doula and placenta encapsulation specialist. I believe that birth is…read moresacred and should be treated as such. Everyone deserves the right to birth exactly how and where they desire. I provide education, physical, and emotional support to help parents through this precious time in their lives.

Lynzi is amazing! She came recommended by a friend and exceeded our expectations. We used her as a…read morenight nurse and for some daytime care. She is so knowledgeable and as new parents it was incredibly helpful to have her as a source of reliable information in addition to the excellent care she provided our daughter. It was very obvious that she genuinely cared about our child and her wellbeing. It was very easy to trust her with our baby and we can't recommend her highly enough.

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Lynzi as a night doula. She is, without exaggeration, a…read morenewborn whisperer--calm, intuitive, and deeply skilled with infants. From the very first night she was in our home, it was clear we were in the presence of someone uniquely gifted in her work. What sets Lynzi apart is her extraordinary ability to provide expert care while maintaining impeccable boundaries. She is warm, nurturing, and wholly trustworthy, yet never intrusive--an incredibly rare balance. She seamlessly supported our family while never becoming a distraction or disrupting our rhythm. Her quiet confidence and deep knowledge of newborn behavior gave us peace of mind and the invaluable gift of rest. We always felt that our baby was in the most capable and caring hands. Lynzi took initiative without overstepping, anticipated needs before we voiced them, and brought a sense of calm and consistency to what can otherwise be an overwhelming stage of life. We are endlessly grateful for her presence during those early weeks. If you are considering working with Lynzi, you can do so with full confidence--she is a true professional, and anyone would be lucky to have her support.

I had an AMAZING experience with Jen. She's the sweetest & makes you feel comfortable immediately…read more I was on the fence about doing an unmedicated birth after trying to go unmedicated with my first birth (and ending up getting an epidural) but I really wanted to give myself the opportunity with my second and final baby. I could not have done it without Jen! Highly recommend, worth every penny!

Let me start by saying Jen is absolutely amazing! She is kindhearted, genuine and compassionate!…read moreShe truly loves what she does and it shows in her work. We interviewed a lot of doulas before deciding to hire Jen. I had honestly already selected a doula I wanted and almost cancelled the consultation appointment with Jen but something told me to keep it and I am so glad I did. After chatting with her I knew she was the one. Her energy and calming voice was exactly what I knew I needed! Jen has been there for me EVERY step of the way on this wild rollercoaster to motherhood! She is always just a text or call away and the amount of time I've called her and spent an hour or more on the phone with her just crying, venting, laughing or bouncing thoughts with her. She's quickly become one of my dear friends! At my birth she was pivotal, and kept me calm by helping with breathing tactics and pain management tools. She even helped me push my baby out. I am so grateful to have walked this journey and to keep walking this journey with you Jen! Thankfully we also added on her postpartum package and she has been spoiling me with yummy meals, foot and back massages, sitz baths and loving on my son. Jen is an absolute gem and I highly recommend her! Oh and I almost forgot she captured my birth beautifully too with photos and videos. And the education she gives during her prenatal visits are like nothing else any other doula does. Most doulas start there visits in late 3rd trimester and show up at the birth. Jen walked along this ENTIRE journey with me. I am so grateful to her for everything!

Giving birth is exciting, unknowing, personal and natural. To have someone by your side who…read moreunderstands the experience and shares the same excitement is a gift to yourself during one of the most memorable moments of your life. I've learned that when you give birth you need the consistent support, warmth and knowledge of a Doula. Liz embodies all of these and more. During my hospital birth, as nurses were changing shifts or taking breaks, Liz was my much needed stability. She will play cards with you, she will coach you through your contractions, she will hold your hand (or you legs) and encourage you until your last push. From start to end, Liz never left my side and gave me the best birth experience I could have asked for. She's the real deal, the one stable person everyone should have when bringing a new life into the world.

From the owner: Doula is derived from the greek word meaning "mother's helper"…read more Every birth is unique and every birth is etched in the memory of all mothers. I hope to help make the memory of giving birth as pleasant as possible without any regrets. Education is key and as I doula I hope to help parents make informed choices and know their options so the memory is one to be proud of. The top priority of every birth is a healthy baby and a healthy mother. Continuous emotional and physical support and advocacy throughout the birth by a doula gives the parents the one on one attention that all mothers deserve and that seems to be lacking in today's culture. I hope to help parents feel empowered and up to all the challenges that come with a birth. Studies have shown that women who have a doula present are less likely to have a C-section, less likely to need pitocin and pain medications, and are more satisfied with their birth experience.

Blyss is by far the most understanding medical person I've ever encountered. She compassion for her…read moreclients, her understanding of hard times, while still being a place of positivity is unmatched. She advocates for what her clients want and helps them advocate for themselves as well. The specialist she recommends really know their stuff (chiropractic care, breech specialists, and ultrasounds to name a few). I could not have chosen a better practitioner/midwife to be under the care of. So grateful she's part of my birth team. Her weekly prenatal group zoom calls have been supremely helpful during this difficult time. They've brought a sense of community I felt like I was missing during this pandemic. Knowing that others are going through the same things is so so helpful during this time. I love cheering on fellow members as they get closer to meeting their babies and cheering on the newly pregnant people as well! And her Innate Journey class with Haize Hawke was the cherry on top! So informative, so realistic and caring. Precautions were taken to keep everyone safe during class, while bringing us together as a small group of couples getting ready to meet our babies. We touched on the spiritual and the practical. I've never felt closer to my spouse than after we finished the last class. Haize and Blyss are an absolute dream team!

I interviewed a handful of midwives but no one stood out like Blyss. My husband and I connected…read morewith her right away and knew she would be someone we could go on this birth journey with. Every prenatal appointment I felt seen, heard, and cared for in such a deep way. Blyss went above and beyond to check in with me during the ongoing pandemic/covid-19 and during the black lives matter movement. Blyss even created a weekly zoom group for her clients to hold space for us to breath and also connect and ask questions. I was bless to have a homebirth at 41 Weeks with Blyss and she was so professional and caring. Her calming presence and years of experience illuminated during my labor. I trusted her and she constantly reminded me that I can do it. Blyss is passionate about being a midwife, its not a job for her, you can see it's her spiritual calling.

The doctor is amazing! I had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, caring and made me…read morefeel extremely comfortable. His staff is very professional. I plan on coming here annually for as long as I live in the area.

I just started seeing Dr. Diesfeld and this office is amazing. They're so helpful and kind. I'm…read morevery happy here at women's health group.

I was referred to Darcy by my kids pediatrician, she was amazing with my daughter who just got…read morediagnosed with a lip tie at 2 months old. Darcy gave us so much advice and direction and within 24 hours I already see a difference in my daughters feeding and sucking reflex. I highly highly recommend Darcy she is amazing!

Don't know much about childbirth? Have you read all the baby books? Don't have time to read the…read morebaby books? Well then, take this class. If there's one thing you can do for your pregnancy to prepare for birth, TAKE DARCY'S CLASS! This class is pretty much like reading all those pregnancy books in one, but on top of all that, if you have a question, you get an answer from a knowledgeable person instead of having to google it. Not only did it help me, but it also helped my husband and he was extremely helpful during the birthing process. Darcy is informative, helpful and is a great resource. Do yourself a favor and take her birth class, you won't regret it.

So happy to have found Estelle as my birth doula! Not only was she my rock through labor and…read moredelivery but also helped so much pre and postnatal. Estelle is not only one of the sweetest, most caring people you will meet but also very knowledgable when it comes to all things birth. My husband and I had a couple prenatal sessions with her before birth which helped us mentally prepare for being first time parents and I also had one-on-one prenatal yoga sessions with her which helped me physically prepare. She was also very helpful postpartum as a lactation consultant. I ended up having a natural breech home birth in the middle of COVID19 and she not only stuck with us through all the changing plans but was also always so positive and encouraging when so many others were negative about going on the path of natural childbirth with a complete breech. She was cool, calm and collected throughout the entire experience and we couldn't have done it without her!! Highly recommend her :)

Estelle is amazing. I was postpartum, with a broken hand and hurt elbow. I couldn't change a…read morediaper, much less give my daughter routine medication. I was at a very low point when I heard from my friend that Estelle was a Doula. She has a background as a midwife in Belgium and so she not only knows how to take care of this mama, but also is great with my baby. She made me feel comfortable immediately. She did baby yoga, helped put her down for naps, gave baths...I could go on. Before Estelle came to my rescue, my baby wouldn't eat solid food. After Estelle, my baby was not only eating healthy solid foods, but I was too. She grocery shopped and cooked for me in my time of need. She truly helped me heal. Unfortunately, I didn't have a Doula when my baby was first born and had a tough experience in the weeks after. If I could go back in time, I would hire Estelle in a heartbeat as my Doula for the birth and days after. Call Estelle!

For my second pregnancy, I knew I wanted to be in an environment that would let the natural process…read moreof physiological birth unfold. At Pure Births, the prenatal appointments are rooted in connection, while being very thorough and professional. The midwives have a wholistic approach to pregnancy, while also ensuring that you and your baby are safe up until the day of delivery. Mid Wife Angela and Summer were on call the day my baby joined our family. They welcomed us into the birthing room and empowered us with space- they trusted my body and baby to know what to do, while also being very attentive by monitoring the baby's heart rate, and checking in with me throughout the process. I felt safe and comfortable every step of the way, and our sweet baby girl joined us an hour and a half after we arrived at the birthing center. It was a powerful and beautiful experience I will never forget. The post partum appointments are just as caring and attentive, the midwives want to ensure mama is healthy and healing, and baby is thriving. I would recommend Pure Births to any family seeking an out of hospital experience, seeking genuine and empowering care.

I'm so glad I decided to have my placenta encapsulated with Tiffany at Pure Births! Tiffany was…read moretruly so great to work with. She was always quick to respond, answered all of my questions, and was really informative throughout the whole process. She made everything feel so easy and stress-free. Even being a holiday weekend, dropping off my placenta was super easy and convenient, which I really appreciated, especially with a newborn and everything that comes along with those first few days postpartum. I personally felt like the pills really helped me with both my energy and my mood during those early postpartum weeks. I felt like I had a little more energy to get through the long days and nights, and I noticed a positive difference in my overall mood as well. I know everyone's experience is different, but for me, I'm really happy I chose to do it! The capsules were also wrapped so cute, and Tiffany included our sweet baby boy's umbilical cord as a keepsake, which was such a thoughtful and special touch.