Angela is an amazing doula and educator. She was present in our transition into parenthood. She…read moreprovided tough love in moments when we needed it but also showered us with love and compassion in difficult moments through our birthing journey. She supported me to overcome my fears about giving birth and trusting the medical staff. She provided a lot of information and resources. Although we had a c-section and Angela was not allowed to be physically in the OR, she prepared us well enough to go in with confidence that all would go well. I gave birth to a healthy baby boy this past January. It was a beautiful experience. If you cannot afford her doula services, I highly recommend her hypno birthing class. It prepared my fiance and I on the birthing process. Classes were via zoom which was great for us since we got to learn from the comfort of our home. I am grateful for this beautiful soul. She truly is living her life's purpose. Thank you Angela. If you are looking for a doula, she is it!

Angela is a gift and an incredible Doula. We did her Hypnobabies course which was amazing. I felt…read morelike a first time mama, even though this was my 5th baby. My husband and I learned so much in Hypnobabies with Angela. My husband loved it as well. Angela makes the class what it is though. As for Angela, my Doula, wow. We did so much work together in my monthly chats with her. It was like my own therapy session that I didn't know I needed. I did so much healing in the months I worked with her. She prepared my husband and I for birth so well. She has so much to offer! She doesn't leave anything unchecked. She will be your best advocate! She had a big hand in helping redeem all of my past birth experiences. I'll forever be grateful for Angela!

Oh my gosh, where do I start? Nicole is simply amazing. Amazing human, amazing energy, amazing…read moresupport and amazing educator! My hubby and I learned so much from Nicole and her Bradley method classes. We were so comfortable and at ease in Nicole's presence that we chose (and were fortunate enough that she was available!) to work with her as our Doula for the birth of our first baby in my Hospital delivery just 2 weeks ago. Having Nicole by our side was not only the best decision we made to help ensure we made it through to the end unmedicated, but it also helped both of us stay at ease while navigating different scenarios that played out as my labor progressed. I can't speak enough about having an amazing birth team around during pregnancy, labor and delivery and I will always get to look back on the birth of my daughter as a really beautiful day and event and we have Nicole to thank as a huge part of that. If nothing else, please attend the birth school! My friend and client implored me to and I'll never be able to thank her enough! Now I want to pay that forward to every mama I can! :)

Nicole's passion, empathy, and knowledge are unmatched. My fiancé and I did group classes with our…read morefriends who are also expecting in August. It's safe to say we entered into class feeling anxious and unsure about many different aspects of pregnancy, birth, and labor. After one class with Nicole we felt so heard, seen, and over all more calm. These feelings continued through each class accompanied by well thought-out and communicated curriculum about all things pregnancy/birth/postpartum. My fiancé and I were bummed when our classes were complete because Nicole truly facilitated such a beautiful & safe space for us to be in during a vulnerable time. I cannot recommend her and her services enough.

I thought I had breastfeeding all figured out when my third son arrived. Born just 2 weeks early,…read morehe was sleepy and my supply suffered. Barbara came in like Mary Poppins, with reassuring and practical advice. She helped me and my baby. I will never forget the kindness she showed me at such an important time in my life. Thank you!

I've used Barbara Shapiro for all 3 of my kids and honestly can't say enough good things about her…read more If it wasn't for her, I know I would have given up. I had so many challenges in the beginning and wanted to give up but everytime I would have Barbara come over and she would get me back on track. I had inverted nipples with a tiny baby, I had another baby go on a nursing strike, I've had Iow milk supply in beginning (due to being hospitalized after baby born) and everytime I would call Barbara to come help me sort it out. She would help fix the problem every single time and so I'm so grateful for her. She has a lot of empathy for what I was going through and I didn't have to pretend like I had everything together, she made me feel like I was doing such a good job, which I really needed to hear. She really taught me that breastfeeding can be super enjoyable and beautiful for both mom and baby. Despite having all these challenges , I went to nurse all 3 of my kids for two years each thanks to Barbara. Many many thanks to this wonderful woman!

I cannot say enough good things about Lia and her natural birth classes. I did the 12 week in…read moreperson classes with my husband. I really wanted to know everything I possibly could and I was also looking for a little community as I was feeling very alone in those first weeks of pregnancy (and overwhelmed with what I didn't know). AND THESE CLASSES DELIVERED! My husband is also a knowledge seeker so when I told him these were the classes I wanted he was all in. We learned so much. We joke that he didn't just learn about the natural birth process he learned how to be my "daddy doula". We still enjoy talking to people about everything we learned and how to support each other and how to speak to your doctors or the hospital nurses. Even if you aren't considering a natural birth these classes should be taken by everyone expecting a baby. You learn about the body, you learn about the different stages of labor, how to prep your body and your mind. There is even a class on breastfeeding which was invaluable those first 3 days postpartum. Lia is also an amazing teacher. If I have another I would definitely also hire her as my doula. She is a person you want in your corner during birth.

Taking Lia's 12 week Bradley Method course was the best decision I made. She was extremely…read moreknowledgable and was well prepared to give us an abundance of information from the different stages of birth to self-advocacy in a hospital setting. We took away so many positive things and I am grateful for her wisdom because I know it has prepared us for any situation that may come our way. Whether you're a first time mother or a 2nd or even 3rd, I believe all parents can benefit from taking this Bradley Method course. We are so grateful for everything you've taught us, Lia.

I found Labor of Love by doing some of my own research online. And thank God I did! My doula,…read moreKaren, was my rock throughout my labor and was 100,000 percent amazing--I'll definitely be working with her for my second! A little backstory: I was overwhelmed and so nervous about finding "the one" person to be a part of the most important event of my life. After doing my research and reading through all these bios, I honestly was left feeling overwhelmed, especially knowing how indecisive I can be. I knew I just had to trust my intuition and my gut on this one! After looking at Karen's bio on their website, I had such a good feeling. Staci (the owner), who was super friendly and professional, helped me get connected with Karen, and I booked an interview right away! Karen was so sweet and asked me about my pregnancy experience so far. We discussed how I wanted my birth to go and any concerns I had. There wasn't any pressure to hire her, and it just felt like she was already invested in me, like I was already family. I even had her video chat with my husband to make sure we both felt comfortable and vibed well together--and we sure did! Overall, Karen ended up being the perfect balance of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. It was the most perfect amount of care I could have asked for. She was also such an advocate for my birth plan to work out. Before, during, and after my labor and birth, she was always naturally in tune with what I needed. She was never overbearing, worked so well with my husband, and gave him space to be a part of my support team as well. I am so grateful to have come across Labor of Love

The business owner is quite the opposite of the type of person any vulnerable new mom should have…read moreto work with. My experience with Labor of Love was almost two years ago now but continues to upset me when thinking back on my experience. We hired Lauren as our doula, who made it clear she expected us to go far past my due date as a first time mom. While it's possible for that to happen, it didn't in my case. At 39 weeks and at 5am while in active labor and getting ready to head to the hospital, she let us know she had Covid. Her backup was Karen, who I wish we hired to begin with as she is far more caring and professional. Though unfortunately our experience still fell short and we ultimately delivered without Karen present. We were left feeling like we invested a lot of emotion and money into this process with ultimately no help. Staci has been incredibly rude to us since then and even revoked our access to watch her training videos, sending me a link to pay her once again when wanting to rewatch for our now second baby on the way. Karen herself even recommended we ask for a partial refund due to our experience, but Staci lacks the professionalism and courtesy to her clients. Truly mindblowing that she revoked access to the training videos after we had already paid for them. I would stay far away and recommend a more experienced and caring doula group.

Kelsey and Rori's empowered birth prep class was just that! So empowering and full of information…read morethat left me and my partner feeling so informed and ready for birth. We left the class feeling confident and less unsure of what's to come. They are both so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject of birth and postpartum and passed that knowledge and passion along to us! Would definitely recommend the class to anyone I know who is pregnant.

Wendy Radin an hour…read moreago New Kylee Silva * 4 days ago New We are so grateful that Blooming Babies recommended Soul Shine Birth to us. From the consultation call with Rori to the birth with the amazing Wendy, our experience was exceptional. This was my first baby, and I wasn't sure about having a doula, but I decided to have one at 35 weeks. Wendy was phenomenal - so knowledgeable and supportive- and we were beyond thrilled that she was available to guide us through the last few weeks of pregnancy and, of course, during the birth itself. She answered all our questions and we loved her Tuesday Tidbits. Wendy truly made the experience wonderful and comfortable, and I couldn't recommend her enough.

The Mommy Center has been such a wonderful experience for both me and my daughter. Michelle and her…read moreteam have created such a fun, welcoming, and judgment-free space where moms and their little ones can connect, play, and feel supported. I've taken two of their mommy-and-baby class series, and I loved both of them. Each series includes special touches like each week is a different topica mini photoshoot, a swim party, and so much more, which makes it absolutely worth every penny. Carmen, who helped lead the group, is amazing. She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always makes me feel heard. She gives thoughtful advice and truly cares about the moms and babies she works with. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does. I've also attended several music classes with Michelle, and those have been some of my favorites. My daughter absolutely loves music time, and Michelle does such a great job keeping the kids engaged and entertained. We truly love The Mommy Center and are so grateful for everything they offer!!

I had such a great experience with my newborn here for the mommy and me session. It felt a lot more…read morepersonable compared to other centers that offered these kinds of classes. Prior to class, we had a group WhatsApp which made it so easy to communicate and get introduced to each other. I love that the center organized mommy outings for us, planned family picnics, as well as provided professional photography. I was never stressed out when I was at the center, knowing that there's a diaper station with plenty of diapers in many sizes, formula in case mamas forget to bring sustenance for baby, bottle warmers, and everything we need to feel comfortable. It felt above and beyond. I highly recommend trying one of several classes they offer! I'm excited to continue onto their 4-6 month old sessions and try out the baby music class.

Lauren is an exceptional doula and we feel incredibly grateful to have had her as part of our birth…read moreexperience. She is extremely knowledgeable about all things labor and delivery, works seamlessly with the staff at Hoag Newport, and is fantastic at collaborating with the husband (me) both leading up to and during labor and delivery. Lauren even came to our home ahead of time to see our space and provide education, which was such a thoughtful and comforting touch. She truly has a gift for bringing calm, clarity, and confidence to the birth process. She was texting us consistently leading up to going to the hospital, which made us feel deeply supported, cared for, and never alone. We would absolutely recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a doula who is skilled, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your experience.

Lauren is super nice and very attentive throughout the process! The only thing id like to mention…read moreto other mamas, is that she possibly overbooks herself. While in the pushing stage of labor, lauren was texting on her phone and took a phone call (probably another mama in labor). I totally understand there may be other things that need her attention during my 18+ hour labor, but I was disappointed she was preocupied on her phone during the pushing stage. She also video taped my birth, which i specifically told her I do not want. She told me afterwards that my husband told her to last minute, but this seems like a lie to me. I did not want to be filmed below my waist, and when i brought this up to her, she stated " well why dont you just delete the video". She also provided no breastfeeding support despite this being a contractual obligation. I bet other mamas have had a great experience with lauren, and she was an immense help throughout my labor.

Alix is the first and only doula we interviewed, and we immediately felt she was exactly who we…read moreneeded: professional, empathetic, research-oriented, and an outstanding communicator. Most importantly, she has a shining, positive personality that truly lights up the room. Alix came to visit us twice before the due date to get to know us, help me create my birth plan, and teach my husband and me relaxation techniques to practice before labor. Those techniques turned out to be extremely helpful during labor. She was always very patient in answering all my questions and offered thoughtful insights that helped me better understand both labor and breastfeeding. During hours of active labor and the pushing stage, Alix was by my side the entire time, comforting me, talking me through each contraction, and reminding me that I was doing great and that every contraction meant I was one step closer to meeting my baby. With her positive mindset, breathing guidance, and massage, I was able to endure the pain and even reduce it. Without Alix's support, I truly believe I would have been in unbearable pain and likely chosen an epidural. When I was uncertain about the medical procedures suggested by the staff, Alix provided clear information that helped me make more informed decisions. Her presence made me feel empowered. She also captured precious videos and photos for us. Alix visited us several days after we returned from the hospital. She patiently answered all my questions about newborn care and breastfeeding, checked in on how I was doing and feeling, and observed a feeding to provide thoughtful feedback. We are incredibly blessed to have found Alix and are deeply grateful for her support.

Alix supported us through the unmedicated birth of our first baby, and we will be grateful to her…read morefor the rest of our lives. Since we don't have family nearby, having her support meant everything to us. Before delivery, we had several sessions at our home where she taught us practical ways to manage pain and release tension using different massage and relaxation techniques. When the time came, she joined us at Kaiser Irvine and supported my wife throughout labor, working with the hospital staff with collaboration. After birth, Alix also visited us postpartum and made sure we were doing well during the first days, offering guidance, reassurance, and calm support. She is incredibly easygoing, flexible, and a joy to work with. Alix is straightforward, no-bullshit, and always shares evidence-based advice you can trust. And one thing to know for sure, she shows up exactly when she says she will (always!). We truly couldn't have done this without her.

Thank u Maria u are very kind Amazing staff and very…read morehelpful I'm very glad to be at this campus five stars

I just recently finished the Medical Billing and Coding program here and I can really vouch for…read morethis school. Teachers and staff are very kind and helpful. They truly want you to succeed. I was able to find a job a week after finishing with Arlene's help.