Blyss is by far the most understanding medical person I've ever encountered. She compassion for her…read moreclients, her understanding of hard times, while still being a place of positivity is unmatched. She advocates for what her clients want and helps them advocate for themselves as well. The specialist she recommends really know their stuff (chiropractic care, breech specialists, and ultrasounds to name a few). I could not have chosen a better practitioner/midwife to be under the care of. So grateful she's part of my birth team. Her weekly prenatal group zoom calls have been supremely helpful during this difficult time. They've brought a sense of community I felt like I was missing during this pandemic. Knowing that others are going through the same things is so so helpful during this time. I love cheering on fellow members as they get closer to meeting their babies and cheering on the newly pregnant people as well! And her Innate Journey class with Haize Hawke was the cherry on top! So informative, so realistic and caring. Precautions were taken to keep everyone safe during class, while bringing us together as a small group of couples getting ready to meet our babies. We touched on the spiritual and the practical. I've never felt closer to my spouse than after we finished the last class. Haize and Blyss are an absolute dream team!

I interviewed a handful of midwives but no one stood out like Blyss. My husband and I connected…read morewith her right away and knew she would be someone we could go on this birth journey with. Every prenatal appointment I felt seen, heard, and cared for in such a deep way. Blyss went above and beyond to check in with me during the ongoing pandemic/covid-19 and during the black lives matter movement. Blyss even created a weekly zoom group for her clients to hold space for us to breath and also connect and ask questions. I was bless to have a homebirth at 41 Weeks with Blyss and she was so professional and caring. Her calming presence and years of experience illuminated during my labor. I trusted her and she constantly reminded me that I can do it. Blyss is passionate about being a midwife, its not a job for her, you can see it's her spiritual calling.

My sister gifted us the childbirth class even though I know you can take birth classes through your…read morehospital but I am so glad she did! Then Comes Baby is so comprehensive and feels really much more intimate and holistic than anything else. Each class feels really long especially going to it on a Monday evening after work, but I honestly think all my fears of childbirth decreased significantly just attending the class. And even more importantly, my husband learned a lot alongside with me which makes me feel even more confident going into birth. I also appreciate that there isn't a hidden agenda to get people to do one thing or the other, how the class went over everything from non-medicated births to epidurals and C-sections. The class was interactive and informative and we always felt comfortable to ask all the questions. We also got a complimentary breastfeeding class that we attended and I'm so glad we took advantage of that too because after my fears of labor subsided, my fears about breastfeeding arose and this class helped alleviate those fears as well! All in all, I recommend Then Comes Baby and all they have to offer to any new parent or parent-to-be!

Just took the Infant & Child CPR & Choke saving class today. Can't remember our instructors name…read more(I'm sorry) but he was great! We went over way more things than I thought we would: Baby proofing, sids, choking, CPR, poisoning, drowning, household hazards, burns, bleeding etc. We were even coached through what a typical 911 call would sound like, what questions we would be asked, how not to panic. When to call 911 vs advice nurse/pediatrician... So very informative! The class did not feel rushed. Instructor really took his time answering questions stepping us through the processes. The environment was one of welcoming. Parking was easy to find & we were able to bring our 5 month old along!!! (Precrawling infants were welcome) Staff was very helpful even prior to attending since I had a little hiccup in registering my husband. I'm sad it's over it was a great, fun, informative experience... As a new parent I feel prepared, & empowered, and not afraid should an emergency arise.

My mom was going through so much lower back pressure. They knew what to do and provided…read moreunconditional support. Half of my siblings have been born here. They fed my mom and kept her comfortable and happy. A happy, healthy mother is a happy, healthy home.

These women are amazing. Anna, Laurel, Alice, and Jenna!…read more Our experience with the birth center was really exceptional. The care you will receive here is simply excellent. From prenatal visits, to communication and quick response times on even the smallest questions; SBBC is exceptional !

I contacted Motherways for a Birth Story Medicine session after the homebirth of my first daughter…read more There was a small moment in my labor that I had spent 3 months postpartum obsessing over as a failure. In one hour, Virginia helped me transform it into a triumph. I now appreciate that I intuitively knew exactly what to do to birth my baby, including being open to help when the time called for it. Receiving love turned out to be an integral part of motherhood! I recently gave birth to our second daughter, and when we encountered a true obstetric emergency, my husband and I readily accepted the assistance we needed to birth her safely at home. Not only was I not traumatized by the situation, I feel completely empowered by her birth! Thank you, Virginia, for helping me to honor my inner love warrior! Ashley Guntkowski Mast, Nurse Midwife and Mother

Virginia was an intregal part of my childbirth preparation. My husband and I took so much from her…read moreBirthing From Within class. It helped us to really connect in a spiritual way before the baby came. I had no idea what having a baby would be like but I used many of the pain coping techniques she offered and I managed to make it thru 24 hours of back labor with no epidural! She went on to be an amazing contributor to my successful breastfeeding experience. I was so distraught in the first week because I was having so many issues with latch, confidence, timing, etc. Like most first times Moms- I was having a very difficult time nursing. She came to my house and helped me to understand the logistics of breastfeeding. After her visit my confidence soared, my heart was at ease, and I never had a problem with breastfeeding again! Never had to supplement another bottle! In fact, almost 2 years later I am still successfully nursing. Also, she knew that I was new to the area so she offered to hook me up with a like-minded Mama-to-be who she thought I would hit it off with. Well, sure enough, she's been a great friend of mine ever since and we love having playdates with our little ones! I feel forever grateful to Virginia and am so lucky to know her. She truly is an amazing woman, and I HIGHLY recommend any of the services she has to offer!

Lynzie was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond in every way, not just caring for our…read morebaby 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.

Lynzi is just wonderful in every aspect. I interviewed quite a few people and Lynzi had every…read morequality 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.

I saw Marissa for my tailbone and low back pain. She is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and…read moreempathetic. She was patient when she worked with me and taught me exercises, and she happily educated me as well. I'm so glad to have found her. I can't imagine a better experience with a Physical Therapist!

As a perinatal chiropractor, I highly recommend this business. Dr. Marissa is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, trauma informed, and intuitive as a pelvic floor physical therapist.

Highly, highly (!) recommend Kari. Her years of experience and warmth are what initially sold us…read more We also appreciated her certification as a Spinning Babies educator. But I am recommending her because I cannot imagine our birth without her. We planned on an unmedicated, hospital birth but ended up in an emergency cesarean. Many decisions had to be made quickly - baby was not doing well - but Kari's presence relieved so much stress. She knew what we wanted, she understood the medical situation better than we did, and she had already developed relationships with many of the hospital staff and was skillful in communicating with them in a respectful manner while advocating for our needs & preferences (I have heard stories of other doulas in town being unable to collaborate effectively with their hospital team). Both my husband and I felt deeply supported throughout the experience. Despite not having the birth story we had hoped for, we both feel confident that we got the best outcome possible in the situation - with Kari being a central part of that. Thank you Kari!

I truly cannot recommend Kari enough!! From start to finish she was amazing! I have known Kari for…read moreyears and have always heard her talk about the love she has for her work! I was so excited I got to experience that when I had my baby! My son was wedged into my hip and I was dilating unevenly! Kari spent all day with me moving me into different positions and doing new techniques to help get him unwedged! I truly believe without her I might have ended up in a c section! She made me feel so comfortable and helped explain everything that was going on the whole time! We also took our birthing class with her, and I highly recommend you do that. All in all, was by far the best decision we made it! I will be using her for every child in the future.

As first-time parents, we had limited knowledge about what to expect as we prepared for childbirth…read moreand a baby. When we hired Kaitlin as our birth coach, we were so grateful to have someone as knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient as she is to support us as we embarked on this exciting yet terrifying adventure. Kaitlin listened to our concerns, shared resources and information - including giving us the name of the best Obgyn when we unexpectedly needed to move cities only a couple weeks before the birth and needed a new doctor - and gave us helpful guidance before and after the birth of our daughter. We are so grateful for her help and highly recommend Kaitlin and her services!

Kaitlin was a wonderful birth doula for us when I gave birth to my son at home almost three and a…read morehalf months ago. She helped my husband and I feel comfortable and confident going into the birth and super supported. Kaitlin and I hit it off immediately; she is warm, very knowledgeable, passionate, and intuitive. During labor, she was a calming, steady presence for both me and my husband. She tirelessly helped me cope and ride the waves of contractions, assuring me every step of the way. When I needed it, she suggested helpful ideas to both mentally and physically shift things, and I can still hear her smart words in my mind when I think about my birth. She was there when I searched for her eyes, and she answered even my most impossible questions during intense labor. She had my back and my heart every step of the way. As our son was born, she whispered beautiful words into the space, which still gives me chills to think about. In the days following, she was a great support, especially in helping my husband and I navigate early postpartum and in breastfeeding. She helped us so much in getting off on the right foot with breastfeeding. We felt cared for, supported, and in excellent hands. I definitely recommend Kaitlin as a doula, educator, and women's health advocate. Her knowledge runs deep, and her contribution to this field is already and will be vast.

I've gone out surfing with friends before at various times, but never really had formal instruction…read more(and it showed in my surfing ability during those outings). A friend wanted to get a lesson, and I decided to join as well. She said the Seals came recommended by people in the know. The lesson was easy to set up; did it all by e-mail, as their website is clear about what they do, where they do it, what they provide, etc. Todd, our instructor, showed up early (punctuality much appreciated and impressive given it was a Saturday morning) and got us started with exercises in the sand before taking us out in the water. He was really nice, very patient, and easy to talk to. I'd recommend these guys to anyone looking to get a good introduction to the sport!

We purchased surf lesson for four through Groupon for Santa Barbara Seals Surf School. Two weeks…read morebefore our family vacation we started trying to contact them to set up our lesson time. No responses to voice mails or emails, nothing. We finally got a hold of the people that own the building where the school is run out of. We find out this guy is no longer doing business, yet still actively taking payment through Groupon. DO NOT book service with the Santa Barbara Seals Surf School.