I don't even know where to start. I am so grateful that…read moreAndrey is in my life, and that I met her when I did. I would not have been able to have a successful VBAC if Andrey was not there by my side. I'm in somewhat of a unique position because I had Andrey as my doula for my second pregnancy and birth, and had a different doula for the first. With Andrey by my side, giving birth felt like a transformative and empowering experience. I met with her many times before actually giving birth, so I felt like she knew me, understood me, and I came to trust her. It was so different from my first birth experience, where I had only met my doula three times before going into labor. I felt so much fear during the labor and made a lot of fear based decisions and therefore felt depleted, defeated and depressed because a cascade of interventions led to an emergency c-section. I know in my heart that if I had had Andrey as my doula the first time around, I would never have ended up feeling so afraid and traumatized by the birth experience. I know this because the script was the same, but Andrey filled the gaps in information. She gave me the knowledge to be able to make the best decisions for my health and the health of my baby. As soon as I met her, I knew immediately that she had a lot of experience because she was so much more knowledgable than my first doula. Not only did she know so much about pregnancy/birth/labor itself, but she also knew so much about Cedars-Sinai and she knew my OB. And she knew my previous OB. I was really impressed, but even more so when Andrey showed up to the hospital, the midwives and nurses knew her, and were soooo happy to see her. I was in good hands for the 36+ hours I was in labor. She was my advocate, but she is also very intuitive and spiritual, and she brought a calming and serene energy to the delivery room. Giving birth is such a significant and life changing moment, and I can say that having Andrey as my doula was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself and for my baby. She really helped me move past the trauma of my previous birth and helped me prepare and be informed and be okay with any scenario that would unfold. She is magic, but she is also experience, knowledge, and connection.

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.

Wanted to provide an update now that we've worked with Madalyn for baby #2! She made sure we felt…read moreprepared and knew exactly what to expect with my induction. Because of that, I felt confident advocating for myself and going at my own pace when the hospital was trying to rush things along. I highly recommend Madalyn for both her doula services and birthing classes. So grateful Madalyn was there for both of my birth experiences!

Madalyn was fantastic to work with. Her positive energy, excellent communication, and upbeat…read moreattitude made the experience enjoyable. She explained everything clearly, answered every question with patience, and made the process feel easy and stress free. I highly recommend working with her! She kept it real!

I'm so ready after this! Jana is incredibly knowledgeable and was such a great guide through this…read morenerve-inducing process, full of many twists and turns! The class is fun, engaging and informative. I looked forward to class each week. I've read a handful of books and none of them gave me as much clarity and confidence on how to navigate the birth process as Jana's class did. Can't recommend highly enough!

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.

Stephanie is an expert in the field of doula services. She understands both the nuances of a…read morewoman's body during pregnancy and the emotional changes woman go through as they prepare to give birth. She offers a calm and informed sensitivity that supports and enhances the pregnancy and birth experience. I have referred many satisfied clients her way, she is committed. dependable and an inspiration...

When my wife, Mallory, got pregnant with our son, Milo, she knew she wanted to try for an…read moreunmedicated birth if possible. We talked to Mallory's doctor about our plan for an unmedicated birth and she was highly supportive, but suggested we would have the greatest likelihood of success if we worked with a birth doula. With this advice in mind, we reached out to our community for birth doula recommendations and miraculously found our way to Stephanie. We couldn't have known it then, but choosing to work with Stephanie was the best decision we ever could have made as we embarked on our journey to bring Milo into the world. From our initial consultation with Stephanie over FaceTime, we could tell just how experienced, knowledgeable, and resourceful she is, and we felt we would be in great hands if we partnered with her. Our instincts proved correct - following the initial consultation, Stephanie came over to our home 5 times before our due date to help us prepare for the big day. With each visit, she imparted invaluable knowledge that helped us better understand what to expect throughout the birthing process and how to get ready for it. She taught Mallory skills she could lean on to help manage her pain during labor, and she taught me skills I could lean on to help support Mallory through the experience. But perhaps the most important outcome of Stephanie's home visits was the profound bond we formed with her. Because we were able to spend so much time getting to know each other before the big day, we went into labor feeling like a team, and we knew that we could fully rely on Stephanie to help us navigate the intense experience of labor for the first time. When Mallory finally went into labor, we nested at home for hours until her contractions became too frequent and intense to ignore, and then we called Stephanie to help us determine when we should head to the hospital. Stephanie waited patiently on the phone as Mallory's breath was taken away by one contraction after another, offering soothing words when they were most needed to help Mallory get through the pain. Together as a team, we made the decision to meet at the hospital around 9PM, and from the minute the hospital staff let Stephanie into our labor & delivery room until Milo was born at 4:26AM the following morning, she never left our side. At every juncture, Stephanie knew exactly what to do, whether it was moving Mallory into a different position to help Milo navigate the birth canal, applying compression to Mallory's legs and hips to help relieve the pain, or calling on the hospital staff to assess Mallory's progress. With Stephanie's help, Mallory was successful in having a fully unmedicated birth, and we can safely say that wouldn't have been possible without her. Having now gone through that experience with Stephanie and welcoming our son into the world with her by our side, we feel more connected to her than we ever could have imagined, and we know that our little family of three will share a special connection with her for the rest of our lives. We are forever grateful to Stephanie for everything she did for us, and we can't recommend her highly enough. If you choose to work with her, trust that you will be cared for beyond measure and supported in bringing your birth vision to fruition.

Lia was an amazing resource for my husband and me as we prepared for the birth of our son. If…read moreyou're in Long Beach and interested in a natural birth experience or simply want to feel informed and prepared for labor and childbirth, I highly recommend her. She empowers her clients with information and helps them feel confident making the best decisions for themselves. Her kindness and support extended beyond class hours. When I went into labor, she promptly responded to texts from my husband, answered his questions, and offered guidance and reassurance. She helped him better understand how to support me during labor, and that made all the difference in our experience. Birth is beautiful, wild, and unpredictable. Lia helped us feel confident in our birth plan while preparing us to navigate the process as it unfolded. We're so grateful for her knowledge, warmth, and support. Highly recommend!

I took Lia's childbirth class during my first pregnancy in 2023. I live in South Orange County, so…read morethe drive was a bit of a commitment, but it was absolutely worth it. Being in class with other expectant couples created such a supportive environment, and the course was incredibly comprehensive. It gave me the knowledge and confidence to navigate a hospital birth and make informed decisions about the many interventions that are commonly offered. At 38 weeks, my water broke unexpectedly while I was riding a stationary bike. I immediately reached out to Lia for guidance. Since I wasn't experiencing a fever or any signs of infection, she explained that I had options: I could either go to the hospital right away or stay home and wait for labor to begin naturally. She also educated me about the fact that the body continues producing amniotic fluid and that, in some cases, a small rupture in the membranes may even reseal. Knowing that going to the hospital before labor started would likely lead to an induction (which wasn't aligned with my goal of having an unmedicated birth) I chose to stay home and monitor myself. The night before my 39-week OB appointment, I was feeling anxious. I knew that if my provider confirmed my water had broken before labor had started, induction would almost certainly be recommended. I reached out to Lia again, and she suggested trying the Miles Circuit. I followed the stretches that evening, and to my surprise, I went into early labor around 1:00 a.m. Whether it was the Miles Circuit, my body simply being ready, or a combination of both, it gave me the confidence to keep trusting the process. In January 2024, I welcomed a healthy baby girl through the unmedicated birth I had hoped for. While my hospital experience was unfortunately traumatic, the education Lia provided made all the difference. There were many moments when my husband, my doula, and I had to advocate for my birth preferences, and it wasn't always met with respect. Without the knowledge and confidence I gained from Lia's class, I truly believe my birth could have unfolded very differently. I'm now pregnant with my second baby, and one of the first things I did was sign up to retake Lia's class. One of the biggest perks is that once you've taken her course, you can retake it as many times as you'd like for free. Childbirth education isn't something you only benefit from once, and I love having the opportunity to refresh everything I've learned before welcoming another baby. I'm incredibly grateful for everything Lia taught us. Her class empowered me to make informed decisions, advocate for myself, and approach birth with confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend her course to any expecting parents, especially those hoping for an evidence-based, physiologic birth. Even if you have to drive a little farther to attend like I did, it's worth every mile.

Melanie is not only absolute gem of a person, but also everything I could hope for, and more, as a…read morepostpartum doula. Even through I had experience with my first child, she not only helped me with my registry for twins, but also helped get my space set up, made sure my breastfeeding was on schedule at the hospital, taught me how to heal from surgery, and how to keep breastmilk and formula stocked on the counter, fridge and freezer (when I wasn't tandem feeding). Beyond that, she taught me invaluable skills and tools to start sleeping through the night with the babies asap. She was generous with answers to burning questions when I was unsure about something. She was intuitive, patient, kind, respectful and thoughtful. At each visit she was able to anticipate ever changing needs, and also came prepared with a new pearl of wisdom for my family. She even helped to curate a team of day and night experts to help with the shifts when she needed a break. As such I received lots of expert insights, and Melanie was always fresh and alert during her shifts. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about Melanie. My babies are much healthier, stronger, and more loved, because she graced our home with her beautiful energy and wisdom.

Melanie was our doula for our first baby and we were very glad to have someone knowledgeable and…read moreextremely confident in her abilities and expertise. We chose her because we wanted someone who was calm, used methods based in research-backed science, and had the right balance of logic/practicality to fit with our style and some emotional/breathwork to push us to embrace that part of the experience. We ended up needing to switch OB-GYNs in my 39th week and Melanie was supportive and helped talk us through that decision, which ended up being the best decision we could have made. We had Melanie stay on postpartum for a couple of weeks to help with baby's sleep and care and although we have been lucky to have a good sleeper, that extra set of hands at night was super helpful for us to get some recovery and a great start to parenthood.

We had the most amazing experience being pregnant and birthing with Simona and her team. If I could…read moregive more than 5 stars, I would! Never once did I question my choice to go the midwife/home birth route vs the traditional/OBGYN/hospital route. Throughout my pregnancy, I saw Simona for my prenatal visits (ultrasounds were outsourced to Cedars and all the other typical testing was ordered just like an OB would). She provided all the information and medical care that I needed to have a safe and healthy pregnancy, as well as the reassurance I needed emotionally when questions or concerns popped up. Her depth of experience showed. That, combined with her motherly-style loving care made all the difference to me in feeling taken care of and in the right hands for this important journey. The resources she provided me along the way, including doulas/pediatricians, information about pain-free labor, and planning for complications just in case etc, were super helpful in having a smooth and enjoyable birth. Yes, enjoyable! Partly due to Simona's care, and partly due to my own preparations, I felt confident in my ability as a mama to have a natural and stress-free birth experience, which is exactly what happened. We chose to have a home birth and a water birth for labor and delivery. Our doula (who Simona recommended) was there for the majority of the labor and she was awesome in helping me through contractions. I highly recommend a doula for everyone. The midwife comes when contractions are at around 4-1-1, which meant that in my case Simona came over what turned out to be three hours before the birth. Once Simona arrived with her team (an assistant plus two nurse midwife students) and even though I was in the "zone" of labor, I was aware enough to know I didn't have to worry about anything and I could focus on laboring. Simona offered positioning suggestions for my body to ease my labor and it felt like a blink of an eye before I was told to come into the birthing tub. (In reality it was three hours!) Once our baby was born (I highly recommend a water birth, it felt wonderful) everything continued to flow smoothly and Simona and her team stuck around for a few hours to care for our newborn, help me birth my placenta, and check on the baby to make sure she was healthy and doing well, etc. etc. The team even made me snacks and helped me stay hydrated and did our dishes! I felt so doted on and cared for, and it made the entire experience that much more enjoyable. We've continued to see Simona for a few post-partum visits and her level of care has never wavered. I highly recommend Simona to anyone who wants to have a natural birth and be the beneficiary of the art of motherly midwifery care that our modern society has sadly left behind (but is thankfully finding again!) She will forever be in our hearts and we are eternally grateful to her for helping bring our daughter into the world safely, smoothly, and pain-free - a great start to life! It was a very memorable and wonderful birth experience.

Simona and Evelyn have now brought 2 of our 4 children into this world. Both of our girls were…read moredelivered at our home from Simona. As a dad I never thought this would have been possible. I can not think of anything more crazy than this. To me it is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. But if the baby is healthy and mom is enough weeks along NOTHING in this world makes more sense than having your baby at your home. America has made it very apparent that you should be in a hospital and to not deliver there makes you stupid or naive. I can never thank Simona enough for making it all possible. I was able to help deliver my baby with my wife into this world. This is something so few people will ever be able to experience. I am forever grateful for Simona's experience and calm caring demeanor.

Susan has been an absolute blessing to work with. I have had her support from prenatal to birth…read morethrough the postpartum period. She has been a divine presence and inspiration in this delicate time. Pregnancy: Susan was there every step of the way. I always felt I had caring support in my back pocket. I had daily headaches early on in pregnancy and she was able to help me resolve them without resorting to pharmaceuticals. She has I'm depth knowledge of Ayurveda and suggested I need to cool my body down and get proper electrolytes through things like coconut water and drinking from a silver cup. My headaches were gone within a couple of days. Birth: Susan helped us put together an amazing birth plan, educated us on all things Labor and Birth and was an awesome doula at the hospital. The nurses and midwives were amazed at her level of care. During labor I had neck pain and she was able to resolve it with a warm oil massage. She was also so in tune with what I was going through emotionally and was able to tell the hospital staff that I needed some time. Hands down the best experience ever. Postpartum. This is my second child and my first postpartum was really hard so I had a lot of anxiety around both the birth and postpartum period. She helped me resolve this anxiety and look forward to this postpartum. Her postpartum support has been a game changer. We have worked through my anxiety regarding going back to work and how to navigate my relationship with my elder child and spouse. She gives deeply relaxing massages and helps release energy that no longer serves you. After our 2nd postpartum session my daughter had the best sleep of her life . Overall Susan is extremely intuitive and will go the extra mile to ensure both Mama and baby are beautifully cocooned. It has definitely made a difference in my healing and I feel so much stronger this time around.

Susan is a special spiritual guide and an incredible doula and healer. She holds a divine space for…read moreyou to connect with your spirit babies and offers a wealth of knowledge both ancient and modern. She guided me to connect with my babies, to hold space for them, and she showed me the best supplements to take during conception and onward. I highly recommend Susan's gifts and offerings to women on their journey to motherhood.

My Postpartum Doula Workshop experience was truly life changing. It was positive, eye opening,…read moreinspiring, and, at times, overwhelming in the very best way. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was in such a safe, welcoming space. The energy was incredible, and being surrounded by such a wonderful group of women made the experience even more special. There was so much learning, sharing, encouragement, and connection. And Kathrin, our trainer, was absolutely amazing. Her knowledge, passion, the way she guided us through the workshop made such an impact on me. She created an environment where I felt comfortable learning and truly taking in everything this beautiful work has to offer. Honestly, I would do this workshop all over again not because I needed to, but because I would love to experience that same energy and connection with another group of women. Every group brings something different, and I can only imagine how beautiful each experience can be. I highly recommend Kathrin's Postpartum Doula Workshop to anyone who is interested in becoming a postpartum doula. It is an experience I will carry with me as I begin this new chapter. Lizette

Ana Paula is a wealth of knowledge and compassion. She's a beautiful mix of warm and calming with a…read morefun energy and the utmost professionalism.

I had an excellent experience with Davi and Michelle…read more During office visits I always had ample time to ask questions and discuss anything regarding my health and my baby. I felt perfectly comfortable candidly expressing my hopes and fears around labor and delivery and I was met with empathy, wisdom, medical expertise, guidance and reassurance every step of the way. If I ever had a question or concern I was welcome to text Davi directly without having to go through bureaucracy and would always get a quick answer, which I so appreciated. Davi delivered my first child, which was hard work, but when things got hairy with the intensity of labor, I was always confident I was in good hands and safe. I'll never forget when I was pushing Davi saying, "Sarah-Violet you're screaming out of your mouth and you need to be screaming out of your vagina." That simple redirection helped me push my baby out after a bit of a struggle. Michelle delivered my second. My mental approach the second time around helped me have an incredibly easy birth and because of that we almost didn't call Michelle in time but she arrived right at the crucial moment. The experience was quite literally perfect. I'm so glad I made the choice to have home births with Davi and Michelle. I would do it again!

I will be forever thankful to the universe that I came across Davi…read more This was my first baby and I knew I didn't want to give birth at a hospital after hearing horrible stories from my traumatized girlfriends. I interviewed a couple of midwifes and was deciding between giving birth here in the US or going back to Europe. Im glad I ended up staying in LA. Davi was amazing from day one and I honestly can't imagine a better person to bring my baby to the world. Every time I think about my birth I tear up. It was such a beautiful and positive experience. Thank you Davi and Amie Ray