Lynzie was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond in every way, not just caring for our baby with so much love, but also supporting us as parents. Our daughter was a NICU grad, so those early weeks felt especially intense, and Lynzie handled everything with such calm confidence. She was a huge help with all things lactation and latch, which made a meaningful difference right away. She kept thoughtful daily notes, was always on time, and brought a steady, capable presence into our home. Beyond that, she taught us so much about sleep and newborn rhythms, and gave us real confidence as new parents. She also checked in on us, which meant a lot during a pretty overwhelming time. And on top of everything, she is just a genuinely fun, warm person to be around. We feel so lucky to have had her. read more

Lynzi is just wonderful in every aspect. I interviewed quite a few people and Lynzi had every quality I was looking for, and more. Her quiet strength, and vast knowledge is what I really appreciated. She knew when to step in, when to give space, and I never doubted she would put anyone in check if needed, without me even saying something. She was my doula for both of my babies, and I'd have her again if I could! She's such a wonderful person inside and out. read more

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Lynzi as a night doula. She is, without exaggeration, a newborn 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. read more

Simply put, Lynzi was an A+ doula. We can't imagine going through this process without her. This was our first child and we plan on working with her for any future kids we may have. During the pregnancy, Lynzi came by our home multiple times to get me prepared. She gave me a variety of helpful materials including books, booklets and videos. I studied those materials but she also helpfully reviewed key takeaways each time she visited. Lynzi also provided a super helpful list of items to bring to the hospital. When delivery day came, Lynzi was a portrait of expertise, steadiness and advocacy. She helped direct everything going on in the delivery room, including what I should consider doing, how my husband could be helpful and suggestions for the nurses. I had a completely unmedicated delivery and that couldn't have been possible without Lynzi. The nurses were great, but Lynzi was the true difference maker. She helped direct what positions I should be in, she personally held up my legs as I was pushing, she gave me endless massages and counter pressure against my lower back. She reminded my husband to provide me water and Gatorade. She reminded him to eat himself. After birth, she was critical in helping me breastfeed successfully. Lynzi also provided text support all hours of the day. She was sending helpful and encouraging text messages constantly. She was available to hop on the phone. I really felt that she was there for me when I needed her. I would 100% recommend Lynzi to any expectant mother. It's hard to imagine going through this process without someone like her. Well worth the money and we'd do it again in a heartbeat! read more

Lynzi is the best of the best. We hired her to be our postpartum doula for what was supposed to be one week - we loved her so much we ended up extending for four months. When I had to go to San Francisco for work, Lynzi came with me and stayed overnight with me and the baby. She is incredibly caring, extremely knowledgeable about babies, and totally unflappable. Plus, she's just lovely to hang out with! When the baby slept, she cleaned up around the house and did laundry. She was always on time. I really can't overstate how amazing she is. Of all the things to invest in postpartum, safe, loving and reliable care for myself and my newborn was hands down the best money we've ever spent. read more

We recently hired Lynzi for the 3rd time for postpartum care with our 3rd baby. I cannot recommend her enough. She is punctual, easy going and trustworthy. She helped us with everything from grocery shopping to middle of the night feedings. She stayed with us 2 nights a week for 6 weeks and I did not want her to leave! She was a crucial part of our support system for the early postpartum period! read more

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My first time using a postpartum doula was for the birth of my third child. It was a GAME CHANGER! Lynzi helped me enjoy my postpartum experience for the first time. She makes fantastic meals so I could stay fed and focus on rest. Her overnight support helped me get more sleep and show up better for my new baby and other kiddos. She also just helped keep my house flowing and jumped in when things needed sorting or cleaning. She is a lovely person to be around and I miss her already! Highly recommend. read more

We hired Lynzi about halfway through my pregnancy, after relocating to Santa Barbara for work. Lynzi is calm and knowledgable, was (and is) easy to communicate with (attentive to texts, responds quickly, happy to chat through things over the phone), and was a steadfast presence throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We are so happy with our experiences with Lynzi and highly recommend her as both a birth and postpartum doula! When we hired Lynzi, we were new to the community and didn't know many people. Lynzi helped us find a childbirthing class that was a great fit for us (through the Santa Barbara Birthing Center), and also provided excellent information/resources for us to prepare for labor/delivery and postpartum. Furthermore, she was very reassuring the closer I got to the end of my pregnancy and helped calm any concerns I had. During labor, Lynzi helped us make the transition from home to the hospital as calmly as possible. She was wonderful in coaching me through contractions, and I labored without pain meds for several hours. She also helped my husband with how to be most helpful and supportive while I was in labor. Unfortunately, I ended up having an emergency c-section. As lovely as the nurses and staff at the hospital were, my hospital stay was not pleasant (groggy pain meds, disappointment in having a c-section). But during that time, Lynzi was like the calm in the middle of a storm -- she helped talk though the information I got from the hospital (especially about lactation and feeding), which was really empowering for me, since I felt like so much had been out of my control with the delivery. Overall, I cannot recommend Lynzi enough and I am so glad we hired her. Even though I ended up getting a c-section, Lynzi's presence and support before, during, and after the birth made the whole experience of pregnancy, labor/delivery and the postpartum period feel somewhat more under my control. read more

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We interviewed a couple doulas before hiring Lynzi; her experience and calm energy stood out. We are so happy to have had her along. As the dad during COVID, I wasn't able to attend any pre-natal doctor appointments. But once we hired Lynzi, i was able to be around when my wife & Lynzi met. Lynzi also coached me on how to support my wife and be of service during labor. You wouldn't attempt go climb Mt Everest without a Sherpa to guide you safely to the top. I can't imagine going through birth without a doula. And Lynzi is a great one; super experienced. We went to Cottage with a birth plan, and having Lynzi helped us stick to it. My wife had a long labor, early labor at home for about 30 hours, another 18 hours of active labor at the hospital, and then a quick transition to birth. All with no interventions. Our baby is healthy and mama is doing well. Thank you Lynzi! read more

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I hired Lynzi in the middle of my second trimester to help me prepare for the birth of our first child. She helped walk us through the birthing process and let us know what to expect every step of the way-- from pregnancy to giving birth, Lynzi was there to help guide me. Lynzi met with us during our pregnancy and provided us with some helpful information. She came right away when I was going into labor at home and met us at the hospital. Lynzi helped us make informed decisions at the hospital and it was incredibly helpful to have her by my side. After giving birth, Lynzi provided me with lactation support and helped me find positions that were comfortable for both me and the baby. I would absolutely recommend Lynzi's services to my friends. read more

We decided pretty late into pregnancy to hire a doula, and so thankful that we found Lynzi! Even though I was mere weeks away from giving birth, Lynzi did an amazing job of catching us up on educational content in those short weeks, when I previously didn't know where to start. She worked with me to practice some great stretches, and different movements to prep for labor. She also knew I was feeling pretty anxious about what to expect, so she worked with us to help set realistic expectations, and give us all the knowledge to go into L&D confident and ready to go. When it was time to go to the hospital, Lynzi was available all hours, ready to join us when the time was right. We ended up being sent home after our first hospital visit and then came back a week later (later than expected) and she was still there for us at the drop of a hat! It felt really good knowing that we weren't alone, and had someone there to help ask the right questions. During labor, Lynzi was incredibly helpful! She knows all of the counter pressures, she helped us try different laboring positions, helped get our room into a zen space with music, lighting and essential oils. She's incredibly knowledgeable, and also was very supportive of me and my partner during this time. I eventually had an epidural, and she also helped make sure I was getting into good positions during that time to keep labor progressing. Through a very very long multi day long process, Lynzi was our rock. If you are on the fence about hiring a doula, I strongly recommend hiring Lynzi! She's amazing, and also offers postnatal doula support as well. read more

Lynzi changed our entire experience for the better as first time parents. Our little one was a week old and inconsolably crying for 72 hours when I was put in touch with Lynzi. She got on the phone and FaceTime with us right away, and then came over the following day (she's incredibly timely) and helped us immensely. She has a wealth of knowledge and we went from feeling "are we doing this right .... what are we doing wrong ... why won't she stop crying..." to feeling very confident and at ease. We are now in such a great groove... and Lynzi continues to check in with her amazing support. She can also do night nurse shifts and prepare food etc (she goes the extra mile!) if both parents are working etc. I cannot recommend her enough for doula services and all things mama to be and baby! read more

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I reached out to Lynzi because I needed a doula/birth coach who was experienced. I am so grateful for her and all her knowledge. She is genuine and straightforward. I was in a position where I was having to stand up against doctors and hospital policy because I wanted a vbac. She could have easily said she didn't want to get involved. I totally would've understood. But she agreed to help me. I ended up having a great experience delivering my baby naturally with my husband and Lynzi by my side. I would definitely recommend Lynzi for any mother looking for a doula. If I have another baby I will call Lynzi in a heartbeat to help me again. Thank you Lynzi! read more

We are so grateful to Lynzi for all the support she gave us during our pregnancy and childbirth and also Postpartum. She is amazing compassionate, easily approachable, understanding and so knowledgeable. I interviewed so many doulas and Lynzi stood out. She has this beautiful calming vibe and aura around her. Even in pain you would feel that calmness. All the sessions we had before labor were so helpful. Her Postpartum visit was even more helpful as she shared so many useful tips with us being first time parents. If one needs a Doula in town they should hire Lynzi without a doubt. read more

We worked with Lynzi for a few months in advance of labor, but she stayed in touch after delivery as well! We found her to be really warm, kind, generous with her time and materials, and very professional! We ended up having to have a C-section, but she played a critical part in helping us process the events and helping us come to terms with what had to be done. She's been continuously available to answer questions during the postpartum period as best as she can, and connected us to great resources and other professionals to help our baby flip when she was breech. I'm very glad we had Lynzi with us on our journey! read more

Lynzi was so tremendously helpful before birth, during labor, and postpartum support. We are so grateful that we worked with her! We hired Lynzi last minute and she was immediately super communicative and helpful. She came to meet us at our house so we felt prepared, and gave us a ton of helpful tools and tips for labor. I ended up getting induced and it was a five day induction. Lynzi checked in multiple times a day and was super helpful during the labor process. She came over to our house after we gave birth and provided helpful tips for lactation and other questions. We highly recommend working with her, she's great! read more

My husband was suffering from metastatic melanoma and couldn't be with me for much of my labor induction. When I connected with Lynzi, she was so nurturing and caring about my situation and even though she was very busy, she was willing to help me. She met me at the hospital and was there throughout my labor. She is very knowledgeable in positioning, pain relief techniques, and guided me on what questions to ask to advocate for myself. She would discuss my progress with the nurses and doctor, and took copious notes on timing of different medications and medical updates. All along I didn't know she was also updating my husband on everything that was going on. She made sure he was comfortable when he arrived and that he was able to participate in supporting me the best he could. When it was decided that I had to be taken for a c-section, Lynzi stayed for that as my husband could no longer physically do so. She was running on little sleep but extended herself. Lynzi will also listen to your feedback and ultimately let you make informed decisions for yourself. For example, after I discussed with the nurse and decided that I would like antibiotic ointment for my baby's eyes, Lynzi respected my decision to do so. Also she gave her opinion on having my baby evaluated for tongue tie, and although the pediatrician thought we should wait and luckily it did seem to work out fine, having her advocate for a closer look at that was helpful. After my delivery she drove all the way from Santa Barbara to Oxnard the next morning to help me with feeding, something she didn't have to do. She also still checks in with me, has people praying and even offering to feed me after my husband passed away soon after my delivery. For all of that I will always be appreciative of her. Love you Lynzi! Anandhi read more

We hired Lynzi as our doula in hopes of having an unmedicated birth for our third and final baby. My first two pregnancies involved an epidural and traditional pushing on my back. Lynzi was warm from the initial phone consultation and asked many questions to get a sense of the type of birth experience our family wanted. Throughout pregnancy, she offered resources and information - all in service of us making the most informed decisions rather than deciding for us. I had contractions and many false alarms the week leading up to birth, and she was always ready to support us if it was time. On the day of labor, she was so accurate in the timeline of coming to our home, going to the hospital, and delivery time. She was compassionate, always asking if I needed coaching, and supporting my husband to help me. She has a natural intuition about labor progression and suggested different positions for labor and pushing. Ultimately, we were able to have our unmedicated experience and I am convinced this was not be possible without her. It was a wonderful way to end our pregnancy and labor journey, and she'll always be apart of that end. PS - rent the TENS!! read more

Lynzi is absolutely amazing! She helped me through my pregnancy, delivery, and now postpartum. She provides ample information and resources but is also there on a personal level. Very knowledgeable and responsive. My delivery didn't go as I had hoped and Lynzi was there coaching me and supporting me through it all. She has been so valuable postpartum helping me with breastfeeding and the endless questions surrounding my newborn. She is excellent with my son and I feel confident and calm when he is in her care. It is very apparent that she loves her moms and what she does. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

I had a natural birth this past month in March of 2022, and all I can say is i would never been able to do it without a doula and specifically without lynzi. when I first found out I was pregnant I had never really heard of a natural birth and I was set on having an epidural because I was so fearful of the idea of giving birth. it wasn't until I took a birthing class and learned of all the benefits for moms and babies that I considered it, and after meeting women (like lynzi) who ha d natural birth themselves and supported hundreds of women doing the same. regardless if this us you're just or forth baby, having lynzi help guide, support, and care for you and your partner is the most helpful thing. Lynzi helped us so much and my partner and I are forever grateful for her helping us welcome our baby girl into the world in a loving and natural way. Lynzi is attentive, caring, present and someone you can trust which is everything when you are giving birth. We went to cottage and having her as my advocate through everything was huge. I leaned on her to guide me and support me and so did my partner and we couldn't had asked for a better experience, literally because of her! read more

I highly recommend Lynzi. She has many years of experience and was an amazing resource for my husband and I for the preparation for and during the hospital birth of our first, our daughter, born this June. There is outstanding value for her reasonable fee in having her come to your home for two personalized sessions as well as being committed to being fully on call two weeks before the birth. Lynzi puts together a binder of information for you and offers many straightforward options including different tools and comfort measures for preparation and labor, and also fully respects and works with your choices. She also was in good contact during the pregnancy with tips including videos and checking in regularly. read more

Lynzi was an amazing to support to me, my husband and our twins. She assisted at our home birth and then a few overnights a week for 2 months afterwards. She stayed with us for 24 hours after the birth, which had been much more difficult than expected, acting more as a nurse than a doula. I'm not sure what we would have done without her. I had a lot of breastfeeding pain and difficulties that made my recovery from the birth more challenging. She has a good balance of kindness and getting down to business. She is very knowledgeable on infant care and breastfeeding, which was especially valuable for us as first-time parents. She was sweet with the twins, and we felt entirely confident to leave them with her while we slept. She was also able to get an incredible amount of housework done while caring for the twins. There was a great feeling of relief the evenings she came that everything would be okay. We worked with a number of doulas, and Lynzi was exceptional. read more

Lynzi is truly beyond what I was expecting from a doula. She is a dynamo! She is intuitive and very helpful with pretty much everything. This is my fourth child and we have never used a doula before. Lynzi was very supportive from the beginning. She helped prepare meals for my whole family months before the baby was born. She also had great recommendations before he was born for useful gear to buy. She is highly qualified, dona certified and also has 4 grown children of her own. She is an excellent cook and made amazing food every night not only for me as a nursing mom but also for the whole family while I rested and nursed, which was such an invaluable help during the newborn weeks. Lynzi can also help with the grocery shopping and she organized the nursery in such a nice way. She was so nurturing with our baby and had great recommendations from watching how he sleeps and caring for him. She clearly loves what she does. I was so grateful for the sleep and quality time I got with the baby while she was here, for the breastfeeding support she provided and for the nutrient rich yummy food she prepared. Lynzi was a wonderful and invaluable addition to our home at such an intimate time- my other kids really loved having her in our home too!! If could have had Lynzi for even more hours in the day I would have. read more

Lynzi is awesome right after we had our baby girl she answered all the questions we had and was always there for us a phone call away. highly recommend her! read more

Lynzi was absolutely wonderful! I got her recommendation as a doula by a fellow member in a Facebook mom group, and couldn't be happier! She offered advice regarding everything newborn!!-- breastfeeding, sleeping, baby wearing, etc. She also provided videos for reference! read more

In June of this year, our family doubled -- we were blessed with twins but quickly realized just how much work it would take. In stepped Lynzi and she immediately felt like family. The twins love her, she quickly helped us get some *much* needed sleep during the first few week...but she provided *so* much more than a good night's sleep. Her depth of knowledge about babies, proper techniques, and simple tips and tricks helped bring a calm to our household as we tried to keep our heads above water. She was quite professional, a hard worker (she always offered to help with our laundry and cooking), and she was an all-around source of encouragement and much-needed emotional support during the weeks following the birth. And, thanks to her lovely British accent, we still find ourselves speaking to our twins like the Queen of England every now and then. :) Thank you, Lynzi -- our family was truly blessed to have your help during those early weeks! read more