I hired Michelle as my birth doula through Modern Mama and overall had mixed feelings about the…read moreexperience. She is clearly knowledgeable and experienced, and I am thankful for the role she played in my birth. During transition and pushing, she offered guidance and support that was helpful in those intense final hours. I do believe she understands birth well and brings expertise to the room. That said, there were a few things that did not sit right with me. At multiple points during contractions, when I looked up, she was visibly on Facebook and Instagram. I understand that long labors can involve downtime, but she was only physically present at the hospital for a few hours during transition and pushing. Given the relatively short window of in person support, it felt disappointing and inappropriate that she was on social media during that time. It made me feel like she was not fully present in such a vulnerable moment. There were also moments where her reactions felt disproportionate, such as when the toilet water unexpectedly splashed up. Her response heightened the situation rather than helping me feel grounded and calm. In addition, I found the overall value of the package to be underwhelming compared to other doulas I interviewed. Many offered formal childbirth classes (which were extra through MM) and ongoing support groups as part of their services, whereas Modern Mama primarily offered monthly mini classes on rotating topics, which did not always feel directly relevant or comprehensive. For the investment, I had expected more structured education and support. Though I was appreciative of the nice photos that were included. I am grateful for her knowledge and the role she played in helping bring my baby into the world, but I do wish the level of presence, professionalism, and overall value had been stronger throughout the experience. I likely won't hire Modern Mama again although I don't have experience with the other doulas.

The support, care, and commitment that we received from Modern Mama and our night Doula ( Kristin)…read moretruly allowed our family to get the jump start that we needed. As first time parents, we found that we didn't have a true understanding of what was best to do once we brought our little guy home from the hospital. Sure - we had read a lot and had additional support to help us get ready, but with Modern Mama, we found a professional who specializes in exactly what we needed - "what does good look like?" / "what should we be doing?" / "what are we doing right/ wrong?" From the moment that Kristin walked into our door, we were met with a calm and welcoming presence that shared recommendations for getting to sleep, eat, and dressed appropriately. She shared with us what most parents do and what is truly a choice for us. What's more, she was an incredible support for my wife who was breastfeeding for the first time, encouraging her and helping her to establish appropriate techniques and set her up with pumping appropriately, which would have taken us weeks without the support. Lastly, Kristin also followed up with us multiple times after the nights that she had stayed, seeing how we were doing and following up with great resources tied to the questions that we had + other professionals that could help with some of the areas that we were looking to develop. We'd highly recommend the support from Modern Mama and specifically Kristin as a doula for and first time parents - I truly believe they were a primary reason for us to start off on the right foot at home. (For reference, we had the 3 night package for the first couple of nights at home)

My wife and I took Tara's 5 week class and it was very informative. There are things you may know…read moreand there are things that you THINK you know and Tara will clear it all up for you. The relaxation and breathing techniques will really benefit my wife and I feel confident that I can contribute to this amazing experience in our lives thank's to Tara's class.

I absolutely loved this class and Tara. As a first time mom and partner .. my boyfriend and I felt…read morelost when it came to birthing, postpartum and even the pregnancy itself. After 5 weeks with Tara I feel prepared and ready to birth our son.

A 10-Star Experience with Michet & Cherry Blossom Doulas…read more There are truly not enough stars to capture the level of care, support, and excellence I experienced with Michet and Cherry Blossom Doulas. From pregnancy through the birth of my son, Michet was nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Cherry Blossom Doulas did an incredible job matching me with the perfect doula. As a first-time mom, that alignment meant everything--and they absolutely got it right. The classes they provided were thorough, informative, and empowering. They gave both my husband and me the confidence and foundational knowledge we needed going into this new chapter. Michet herself was a true gift. She provided unlimited resources and an abundance of information that helped us feel educated, prepared, and supported every step of the way. She took the time to walk us through all of our options, thoughtfully explaining what different labor scenarios could look like--while also grounding us in the reality that birth is unpredictable and can shift at any moment. That balance of preparation and honesty was invaluable. What stood out most was how deeply supported I felt. Michet created a space where I felt safe, cared for, and completely at ease. Her presence alone brought a sense of calm and reassurance that every expecting mother deserves. She went above and beyond in ways that truly made this experience unforgettable. From teaching my husband and I partner stretches to prepare for labor, to ensuring he also felt confident and included in the process--she supported us both wholeheartedly. Her care extended beyond the basics, offering beautiful, meaningful extras like labor photography that captured one of the most sacred moments of our lives, and even providing placenta encapsulation services. Michet's energy is soft, nurturing, and incredibly grounding. She checked in with me consistently throughout my pregnancy, always making me feel seen, heard, and prioritized. It never felt transactional--it felt deeply personal. I can wholeheartedly say that having Michet by my side was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy journey. She didn't just do her job--she exceeded every expectation and poured genuine care into every interaction. I am beyond grateful and would recommend her, and Cherry Blossom Doulas, to any expecting mother who desires a supported, informed, and beautifully guided birth experience.

Cherry Blossum doulas supported me during both of my births in 2020 and 2023. I felt seen, loved…read moreand cared for during every moment of my experience with Alyssa. She knew just where to touch, and exactly what to say during contractions, especially at the end when things get more intense. My birth in 2020 began unmedicated with midwife support in-hospital, and ultimately ended in c-section due to lack of progress (water breaking before contractions started, among other complications outside of our control). She helped me navigate birth at a hospital amongst the chaos of 2020 times, and was so incredibly reassuring about any of my concerns being a first time mom. Although the birth didn't end the way I initially desired, I felt supported during every decision, so the acceptance of the situation not going according to my initial desires was easier to arrive to with Alyssa's support. In 2023, I had a beautiful VBAC at a birth center. This experience was wholeheartedly different, where I was able to spend most of my time laboring at home. Alyssa walked beside me during every step of the way (for many hours again, as my body brings babies very slowly and intensely to earth ). She massaged, recommended position changes and whispered sweet nothings in my ear all night and morning while my husband was able to rest. When it came time to go to the birth center and bring baby into the world, it was her voice that carried me though the intensity of the end of an unmedicated birth. I highly recommend Cherry Blossum for doula services, they are the ABSOLUTE best.

We cannot say enough great things about Ashley! She was everything that we each hoped we could get…read morefrom hiring a doula, and so much more. We hired Ashley for the birth of my second child, when I was attempting an unmedicated VBAC after a horrendous experience with my first birth. I knew I wanted labor support for this birth, but honestly hiring a doula was a little "crunchy" and outside of our realm of comfort. From the first meeting with Ashley I could tell that I was completely wrong! Ashley was so real and down to earth, and made us both feel completely at ease and prepared for our TOLAC and hopeful VBAC. During actual labor, Ashley came when I told her I needed her, and helped me to do relax through contractions and do some exercise to try to turn my posterior baby. We labored at home with her help for as long as possible, and when I felt "pushy" she got us to the hospital and into a room ready to have a baby! Her coaching through early labor, transition, and especially pushing was instrumental to my successful VBAC. She was amazing at addressing my fears during labor and made sure I was informed and felt completely in control the whole time, as well as kept my husband calm and helped him to be involved with helping me. After the experience we had, I would 100% recommend Ashley to everyone I know, and would have her by my side for all future births.  Thank you so much for our healing experience Ashley!!

I wanted a natural birth and Ashley helped me get it! I wouldn't have done it without her help!…read more She had many techniques to help me get thru the pain and also tips for my husband to help during labor and delivery. She made herself 24/7 available whenever I had questions since this was my first birth. She's very compassionate, caring, genuine and understanding to what you want. If I had to do it again I would hire her again in a heartbeat! If you're reading this, hire her...you won't regret it!

My life and the life of my child was put at risk choosing this place. At 38/39 weeks an ultrasound…read morecaught an issue. The diagnosis was something that the midwives said they could handle. However the ultrasound doctor strongly advised to give birth at a hospital. At the time we didn't understand why or the urge to sway us away from the birthing center. When we told the midwive she immediately tried getting rid of me as a patient. I had to call around different doctor offices trying to be seen at 39 weeks which was impossible to get an appointment. My husband finally bugged the midwife enough for her to tell me to "go to a hospital, lie about having contractions" that she would make a call and have some random doctor that I've never met claim me as his patient for me to be admitted. We were left with no doctor, no help, no answers, told to lie to medical staff. It was completely stressful. No medical facility should ever treat someone like this ! Especially someone who is pregnant . It turns out that OUR midwive was responsible for the death of a baby during labor. 3 months prior to my delivery. Along with a list of previous medical misconduct. In the end we lucked out with a healthy baby, but literally shame on all of you. You all knew what was going on and you guys could have stepped in and provided the necessary care. https://mediaassets.abc15.com/html/embeds/Midwives%20database/Karin%20Braun.pdf KARIN BRAUN I HOPE YOU NEVER GET YOUR LICENSE BACK!!

Ladies beware! I paid the $15 for the insurance quote and never heard anything back from this…read morebusiness. Emailed and called to be told that their billing is not directly reachable and they do not answer emails. The last thing we need while trying to find care is to be SCAMMED. I can't imagine if they can't handle a $15 insurance quote what else they fail to do. Stay clear!

Jules is THE BEST. She will assist you in your birth so flawlessly. I will always have her by my…read moreside when I have my babys. She made my hospital birth so comfortable for everyone, myself, my family and staff.. she is loved by all.

I cannot say enough amazing things about our experience with Jules! I was really nervous about…read morehaving a hospital birth and wanted to make sure it aligned with what I wanted out of a birth. As soon as I hired Jules all my anxiety went away and the rest of my pregnancy went so smoothly. Me and my partner both took her Hypnobirthing classes, which were so informative and taught me so many amazing techniques to cope with stress and preparing my mind and body for birth. I feel like we have Jules to thank for how incredibly relaxed and intimate our birth was and for how well we've adjusted to parenthood Not only did she provide support throughout pregnancy, but showed up to our birth with the cutest twinkle lights and aroma therapy to set the mood. I also used her placenta encapsulating service and am so grateful for how smoothly my healing journey has gone. She's such an amazing soul, I wish every mom got to experience her special gift!

What an incredible experience my husband and I had with Arizona Doulas. Being first time parents,…read moretransitioning out of work and into this new life of parenting a newborn, we needed all the support we could get to help us get off the ground as we came home from the hospital. Chelsea was absolutely incredible, she was with us for the evenings the first week our little one came into the world. We also had her back for the week my husband transitioned back to work so I could get caught up on sleep. Chelsea taught us a lot of great tricks to try for calming our fussy baby, she helped around the house, and she's the swaddle queen. Ask for a lesson and practice, you won't regret it. She was open to our long list of continuous questions, and helped us see that we had to continue to try a combination of things until something worked to soothe our baby. Chelsea also continued to reinforce our efforts and remind us we were doing a great job, even on days we were ready to give up. I'm so grateful to Anna at Arizona Doulas for making the time to have an introductory call with us at the beginning to help us understand how a doula could be beneficial. Anna provided the various options and let us customize our support needs. Anna made sure we knew this journey was about us and getting situated and acclimated as a newly expanded family. We are so appreciative of the support and great communication we received from Arizona Doulas, and if you get a chance to request Chelsea, do it, you won't regret it!!!

Our experience with our doula Nicole was invaluable. We were matched with Nicole by the owner Anna…read moreRodney. We decided that we wanted to use a doula when we began researching the labor and birthing process here in the United States. Our ultimate goal was to get our baby here safely, however, we wanted to do it in the most natural way possible. Having Nicole as my and my husband's support helped us acheive exactly what we wanted from our birth experience! Nicole even provided support to my mom who was present during labor and delivery. Nicole was professional; she worked extremely well with my nurses and doctors. She was a constant support during the whole process and she was extremely intuitive to my needs. I cannot imagine going through the birthing process without her there. If my husband and I are lucky enough to have another child, we won't even consider going through the process without a doula, and if Nicole is willing to support us again we would love to have her there. Thank you Nicole for being such a wonderful support and doula! And thank you Arizona Doulas for matching us with her!

I would recommend Sara to ANYONE! She is down to earth, experienced, respectful, selfless, honest,…read moreeasy to communicate with, and is all about helping you to have the best experience possible. Sara caters her services to your needs and desires and is such a comforting advocate. She helped me feel empowered, in control, and confident. I learned the power and importance of a mother's intuition, and because of that, our birthing experience is something that I am very proud of. Sara goes above and beyond and always seemed to know what we needed without us even having to ask. Being first time parents, everything was new to us. She helped educate and prep us before the birth of our baby, and has continued to support us with postpartum visits. I cannot imagine what our experience would have been like without Sara. I look forward to the future knowing Sara will be there by our side.

Sara was great! She was so helpful with information and always available to answer questions I…read morehighly recommend her

As a third-time mom, I was initially skeptical about hiring a doula. I knew, however, that I wanted…read morea completely different birth experience than I'd had with my first two children, both of which included epidurals. That empowering, incredible birth would not have been possible without Kelly. Kelly was truly a critical piece of the puzzle- her support, deep knowledge, and steady presence made all the difference. She worked seamlessly alongside my midwife and created a sense of confidence and calm that allowed me to have the birth experience I was hoping for. If there's a fourth baby in our future, there's no question that Kelly will be part of that journey.

Kelly was incredible and I truly believe the birth of my daughter wouldn't have gone as smoothly if…read moreit weren't for her. Both my husband and I agree hiring her was one of the best decisions we could have made to help us through our first pregnancy. Could not recommend her more!

Wendi and her team are the most experienced, supportive & knowledgeable group of women I could have…read moreever asked to work with during my pregnancy through my birth, and even into the postpartum period. They were always, kind, caring listening to my questions & concerns and providing fast helpful information and resources at needed. They were inclusive of my whole family through the experience and got everyone involved. So thankful for these women! Home birth gurus.

I'm not sure I can express how much I love the midwives at Freedom and the Seed! Wendi and her…read morestudent midwife team have delivered three of my children, including my last baby that has a cleft lip. She has helped me see the joy in each of my births, while also listening to me when I had concerns or just needed to cry! I always felt empowered because she is a strong and knowledgeable woman herself! She will be there for you before, during, and after your birth!