Ashley helped me throughout my pregnancy and birth in 2023. I cannot say enough good things about…read moreher! She gave me invaluable advice and support throughout pregnancy, making herself available by phone or text any time I had a question. Her support didn't end with just the birth either. She continued to support me throughout my breastfeeding journey, making house calls and answering all of my texts when I didn't know what to do. I have even reached out to her a year later with questions about weaning. It truly feels like I have gained a really knowledgeable friend throughout this experience. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are such vulnerable, personal times in our lives. Having someone like Ashley in your corner just makes you feel some confidence in those times.

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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.

As a relatively recent transplant to the Valley I wasn't sure where to go for maternal support in…read morethe Valley. I happened to walk by this place at their old location on Ventura and am happy that later on I walked in. They carry some great and really reasonably priced breastfeeding supplies. I got a fantastic basic nursing bra for under $15, various parts for my pump, and my favorite milk storage bags (which are biodegradable and the same cost of the ones at Target which aren't). The selection of baby things (especially if you're looking for a baby gift) isn't particularly robust, but they truly have what you need to nurse. The new location is in my opinion, leaps and bounds better than the old. The space for classes is bigger, and parking (which you can find in the back) is much easier. It's also close to the VNSO park and trader joes so it's easy to swing by. I also cannot recommend highly enough the mommy-and-me classes I took there with Danielle Brooks. As a second time mom in wasn't sure if I needed a mommy-and-me class, but someone mentioned her class to me and I took a chance to go to it. Danielle truly taught me how to be a better mom, from gently crib training the baby to soothing the toddlers tantrums. It was one of the best decisions I made! All in all, this place is a great resource for moms in the Valley!

I've used the Pump Connection several times. Each time better than the last. Rebecca, the owner, is…read morefriendly, super helpful and kind. since I was such a great costumer she really helped me out by giving me great deals. She offers classes, boutique breastfeeding gear and baby and mom fashion. They've moved from their Ventura Blvd store to Hazletine street in Sherman Oaks, which is great for me because it closer than ever. If you need to rent a breast pump or othe breastfeeding gear go to the Pump Connection and see Rebecca for the best service.

Dr. Crystal has truly inspired me to take control of my physical health!Her office atmosphere makes…read morefor an incredibly comfortable experience! Dr. Crystal gives you the time you deserve truly listening to your needs!

Crystal is an amazing chiropractor! I found her from SB Moms FB page and also, from great reviews…read moreon Yelp. I have had lower back pain on and off the last 6 years after having three child. My symptoms were- I had a pinching in my lower back and it caused my leg to twitch. Or I would be on my stomach stretching and my legs would go numb after during a cobra pose. After 5 sessions with Crystal, the twitch went away. I am feeling so much relief and have little to no pain anymore. But I always look forward to my check-ins with her to maintain alignment on a monthly basis. In addition, she is always on time for her appointments and a joy to be around! I highly recommend booking an appointment with her.

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!

My MIL was diagnosed with dementia in 2011. The staff from Complete Care Santa Barbara were great…read moreat coming weekly to check on her progress before that and were able to notify us when it was time for daily help. My MIL wanted to stay at home so my family moved in Aug 2012. We worked closely with the Complete Care SB since I didn't have prior experience as a caregiver. In fact, Carolyn diagnosed the moment my MIL was having a TIA and stayed with us until she was settled in the hospital. She was also there at discharge. Katie took over care a few months later but we never noticed a difference in the exceptional care. They were with us right until the end when my MIL was able to pass peacefully. We would strongly recommend Complete Care Santa Barbara to anyone needing assistance wherever your loved one resides. They made our experience as caregivers so rewarding and gave us so much support. I would have really struggled if it hadn't been for their loving kindness and understanding.

Oh my gosh, what a loving , talented, kind Care Service for Santa Barbara! My 95 year old Dad and…read morehis 86 year wife benefitted greatly from this excellent Care company. All their health care needs were met and the added touch of kindness was so appreciated. Led by a talented medical team! Perfect name: COMPLETE CARE. I highly recommend their services

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.