Wendy is the best! She helped us transition our 8 month old to finally sleep through the night. As…read moreyou can imagine, this was LIFECHANGING. We were also having trouble getting him to drink the bottle and she gave us lots of trips and tricks and encouraged us to keep trying and kept us accountable and boom, he started drinking the bottle and LOVES it now. Highly recommend Wendy if you need help & support getting your little to sleep and drink enough oz to get there.

Wendy and her team were wonderful. This was our third child and I wish I had them on the first two…read more The first few months with a newborn and two other kids home for summer is overwhelming and they took so much off our plate. They helped with the whole family not just supporting my newborn. I would absolutely recommend them!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Nakomi! She supported us both during birth and…read morethrough the first 8 weeks postpartum, and we can't imagine having gone through it without her. Before and during labor, she brought such a calming presence and shared great soothing techniques -- from breathing guidance to gentle stretch exercises that helped my wife stay comfortable and confident through contractions. Her energy in the delivery room was reassuring and grounding, exactly what we needed. After birth, she was incredible with our baby during the night shifts. Those first weeks can be overwhelming, but she made sure both mom and baby had everything they needed to be happy and rested. We woke up to a fed, peaceful baby and a bit of sanity restored -- truly priceless. She's experienced, intuitive, and genuinely caring -- the kind of person who makes you feel supported at every step. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for birth or postpartum support.

We interviewed several providers for a postpartum doula and Nakomi stood out immediately for her…read morecalming presence and approach. Working with her in the first few weeks after our baby was born was effortless and a major source of support. Highly recommended.

If you have been considering a natural home waterbirth as a possibility for your next birth…read more Seriously... you can look no further. Pick up the phone and call Birthwell... RIGHT NOW! Words can not begin to describe the appreciation I have for Mari and her team. The care I received from Birthwell exceeded all of my expectations and I felt like I was in this big bubble of love during every visit. I know that sounds a bit sappy, but when you have been working so hard being pregnant and preparing for that perfect birth, feeling supported with love and acceptance really makes a difference. And that is exactly what I was blessed with- an absolute perfect birth. I had been receiving prenatal care through my insurance provider at a local hospital, not very happy with the rushed, impersonal experience of being there. After my first ultrasound, doctor after doctor told me that my placenta was too low for a home waterbirth- it wasn't quite a previa, but "too close for comfort" in their eyes. At 36 weeks they were adamant about scheduling me a c-section (the last thing you want to hear when you had been committed to a natural birth), so I demanded one last look. I had been praying so much that my placenta move just the 2 millimeters out of the way. My OB really didn't think it was going to in only two weeks since the last ultrasound, but low and behold, it had! I took this as a sign to get a Midwife and do it the way I wanted from the beginning - at home and in the water. Mariposa of Birthwell was recommended to me by two difference sources - coincidentally the first two people I had asked. I knew that choosing a midwife was a very personal and important decision, so I did my research and looked at all the different midwifery service providers around LA. Before I gave Mari a call, I went on to her website to check her bio. The second I saw her amazing eyes, I was overflowing with tears. I knew right away she was the one. It was a great bonus that she ended up having so much Labor & Delivery experience and that she was super-sweet an empowering. I don't think I've even told her this, but she had me at the online photo :-) After an in-person meeting with her and my partner, we "tied the knot" and she put me to work. There was so much preparation my body needed for the birth that I had no idea about. I was shocked my OB hadn't told me even a fraction of tricks Mari filled me in on. From the yoga moves, to the borage oil, to the squats- I was on a daily regime that got me ready for the big day. One night at around 10:00pm, just after finishing Mari's prenatal yoga video and downing some fresh coconut juice, it started. The contractions were happening every 6 or 7 minutes, but they were pretty manageable. I called Mari up and she told me to call her every hour to tell her how far a part they were at each hour increment. I was pretty surprised, considering it was already so late at night and worried I was going to keep her up all night with phone calls until it was time for her to come (I have a family history of 30-40 hour labor "marathons", so I knew it was going to be a while). After a few hours, I ended up falling asleep somehow. At 5:30am I woke up to my water breaking in bed (luckily Mari had given me a checklist for preparing my home for the birth- including a full waterproof bed pad we had on the bed ready to go!) I called up Mari and she said she was on her way over. She lived pretty close and was at the house within 20 minutes. The contractions weren't that bad, but they were happening every 2 minutes or so. She checked me and we both couldn't believe that I was already dilated 8 centimeters! I got in the water (we had a hot tub prepared on the deck) and she called her assistant to come. Less than 3 hours later, our precious little girl was born. It went so perfect in every way and Mari & Beth were a true blessing. Mari taught me how to breath, low and slow, and she made me feel fearless and so powerful. I was able to birth my daughter in the water and Mari talked me through how to birth most of her by myself- something I really wanted to do. It was the happiest moment of my life. It's been 3 months and, safe to say, Mari is definitely a part of the family.

The level of pre and postnatal care I received from Mari was beyond my expectations. I began my…read morecare with Birthwell at 10 weeks pregnant and just delivered my healthy, beautiful boy on 7/21. He was born at home, in the water, drug free-Just how I imagined. If you want a beautiful, empowered, natural birth with a practitioner who brings the energy of a professional nurse as well as a supportive best friend-She is your girl.

My husband and I chose Sharon from Doula Diligence after scheduling interviews with Doulas from…read morethree different companies. Before the interview we read her DoulaMatch profile and were automatically drawn to her science background. As a black woman, it was most important to me that our doula have extensive knowledge about the intricacies of the pregnancy and birth process. From our first meeting with Sharon, it was clear that she possessed that knowledge. At our first meeting, Sharon was very warm but professional. She answered all of our questions in depth and with follow ups we had not considered. Her company Doula Diligence provides very structured educational programs along with birth support. We walked into the delivery room feeling confident that we had the information to advocate for ourselves if needed. The birth plan we created with Sharon during our meetings was very clear and multiple nurses told us that it was the best birth plan they had seen. During the birth itself, Sharon provided invaluable guidance and support. From the first text messages we sent to her to inform her I was being induced, she kept in touch and followed up with us until she was able to make it to the hospital. When she arrived, I was in active labor with a epidural that failed. Sharon instantly got to work making the room a more inviting place and providing me with massages and counter pressure to take my mind off the excruciating pain I was experiencing. At a point the anesthesiologist suggested removing and replacing my epidural. But after talking to Sharon, I decided to tough it out as our baby was already crowing. With Sharon's help with breathing techniques, I pushed her out within 20 minutes with minimal tearing. I've recommended Sharon and Doula Diligence to multiple people in my personal life because I could not imagine going through this experience without her. I do not intend to give birth again, but if that were to change, I will be using her services again. I highly highly recommend you choose Doula Diligence as a birth doula. They even have other services such as night nursing and sleep training guidance (which will be using when the time comes). TLDR: 10/10 experience, would hire these doulas again.

Working with Sharon has been an absolute game-changer for our family. I first met her through The…read moreNew Moms School in Westlake, and I was immediately drawn to how genuine, practical, and completely REAL she is about motherhood & sleep struggles. Right away, she offered fantastic advice for managing toddler sleep challenges while preparing us for what to realistically expect with a newborn and those sleep struggles that I had probably forgotten about. When my daughter hit 4.5 months, we hired Sharon for her sleep program, and it was hands down the best decision we made. Sharon's responsiveness was incredible--she was right there answering questions even at 6:00 AM when I needed support the most. Beyond her clear expertise and tailored sleep plan, she talked me through my mama meltdowns, eased every single worry, and provided steady, compassionate guidance when I felt completely overwhelmed. I am endlessly grateful for 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!

I was in Christy's care for the birth of my first baby this past April. I truly could not say…read moreenough great things about Christy and the support she provided. I delivered at the birth center before she went hospital only, but I don't think location matters when it comes to Christy. Through all of our appointments and the labor she was kind, attentive, supportive and calm. She was always willing to help me with anything and answer any questions I had. I really appreciated the opportunity to talk to her and get to know her not only as my midwife but she truly felt like a friend. I'm forever grateful for Christy and the midwife experience she provided to me. I recommend her to absolutely everybody, she loves what she does and it really shows. Thank you, Christy!

Christy helped me deliver my first baby at home. I preferred a home birth to a hospital setting and…read moreit was absolutely amazing. Afterward, I thought that it was exactly the way a birth should be and that my baby and I were in great hands. She is so knowledgeable and kind, and brings a calming presence to every visit. She really cares for her patients. She was always reminding me that I could call or text her for anything while I was pregnant. If I have another baby, I wouldn't mind giving birth in the hospital if Christy was my care provider.

My husband and I were so happy to find Brana and Dawn. We struggled for years to grow our family,…read moreand I was so frustrated with the medical community and how little empathy and compassion we were shown. When I finally became pregnant, I wanted to make sure that our journey--and bringing our daughter into this world--felt supported, seen, and heard. Hiring Brana and Dawn gave us all of that and so much more. They helped me heal from the trauma I carried from my infertility journey. Their pre-birth classes were incredibly informative, and Dawn was always so patient and kind, answering every question we had, no matter how small. The birth plan we did with Dawn was a great tool and really made me feel like I had a voice in my labor. The games she had us play were fun too and helped me to realize how anything can happen in birth. The day I went into labor was intense, but I truly could not have done it without Brana by my side. She advocated for me when I was too tired and overwhelmed to advocate for myself. After birth, I was so emotional about breastfeeding--something I never imagined would affect me so deeply--and Brana supported me through every feeling, helping me understand that everything I was experiencing was normal. I love that, even a year later, we still keep in touch, and they continue to help me when I feel unsure or need guidance. Brana and Dawn are not just doulas; they truly feel like extended family. I can't say enough wonderful things about my experience with them and how much they supported not just me, but my husband too. Thank you both for the incredible work you do!

I was introduced to Deep Well Doulas by Brana, who had supported me wonderfully during my previous…read morebirth. The care I received from Dawn and Brana during my third birth was truly exceptional. Each brought their own expertise and personal touch to my late preterm birth at 35 weeks, which required an induction. Thanks to the amazing Dawn, I was able to have a natural induced birth--her comfort techniques, inspiration, and pain management support were invaluable throughout my 4-hour and 44-minute labor. Both Dawn and Brana continued to provide incredible support during my postpartum recovery and breastfeeding journey. I can't recommend Deep Well Doulas highly enough! Their knowledge, compassion, and dedication made all the difference in my birthing experience.

I cannot say enough good things about Jill and probably not going to do her justice in this review!…read moreI hired Jill because none of my parents or my partner's parents are around and I was very nervous about having our first kid and going through labor alone! Jill not only helped me with labor and delivery, she also helped my husband and guided him through on how to support me before and during labor. She was also an amazing support through our pregnancy journey and kept in touch to make sure we are okay! She always answered my texts and questions as soon as possible, provided amazing resources and had amazing recommendations for both pelvic floor therapist and lactation consultant. She also helped prepare us for our newborn by teaching us how to change diapers, how to hold the baby and making sure we have all the essentials prior to baby arriving! My delivery was very unexpected and quick and Jill didn't hesitate to drop everything that she had going on that day to come and be with us! I definitely don't know what I would've done without her! Even our OBGYN said the day of the delivery that Jill is such an amazing doula! I cannot recommend her more and I cannot sing her praises enough! Jill is amazing and we were so lucky to have her as our doula!

My google review: I…read morecannot put into words how grateful I am for Jill and the support she provided me during one of the most vulnerable and difficult periods of my life. She supported me through a C-section and walked alongside me as I navigated the traumatic loss of my mother while pregnant. Her presence was nothing short of extraordinary. Jill showed up with deep compassion, steadiness, and genuine care. When she learned of my mother's death, she dropped everything and was the first person to come see me in person, offering immediate comfort and support. She also calmly guided my husband through the steps needed to ensure both my safety and our baby's well-being. During my birth experience, she was a fierce advocate, helping me feel informed, supported, and respected, even when things didn't go as planned. What stands out most is her ability to blend emotional attunement with practical support. She knew when to speak, when to sit quietly, when to reassure, and when to advocate. I felt seen as a whole person--not just a patient or a birthing body, but a human carrying joy, fear, love, and loss all at once. I truly believe my healing--both physical and emotional--was profoundly impacted by having Jill by my side. If you are looking for a doula who brings warmth, wisdom, strength, and deep humanity to her work, I cannot recommend Jill highly enough. She is a gift.