I was two months away from going back to work and my baby was completely refusing the bottle. I was…read morepanicking, I tried everything I could find in the forums: different times of day, trying while I was home vs. out of the house, different bottles, different approaches. Nothing was consistent, and I was terrified I was just making him hate the bottle even more. That's when we reached out to Julie and honestly it was the best decision. She gave us specific exercises to work on and helped us go slow and rebuild positive associations. She was also just a text away whenever we ran into issues, which made me feel supported and confident that we were doing the right things. I would send her a video if things weren't going well and she would be able to advise on way to tweak to help him accept the bottle. After 3 sessions, baby was finally opening his mouth readily when presented with the bottle, something we never thought possible! Fast forward -- my baby is now 6.5 months old and happily takes five bottles a day at the sitter while still breastfeeding at home. He switches between the two so easily now. It has been such a huge relief, and the progress has been incredible. It was absolutely worth it, and I highly recommend her to any parent struggling with bottle refusal or feeding transitions!

I cannot rave enough about Julie's expertise and kindness! I went in with mastitis and she helped…read moreme to cure it without antibiotics and without an emergency on my hands. She also educated me on flanges and I was using the wrong one thinking I knew everything as this was my second breastfeeding journey. She was beyond kind and took so much time with me to really assess and help me along in my breastfeeding journey! I was so thankful to have this help and now an amazing lactation provider! Every breastfeeding woman should have a Julie in their life!

Kim is a postpartum expert! I went originally seeking fascial work for my 3 week old infant, but…read moreleft with a wealth of knowledge relating to breastfeeding and infant care. Her work is gentle and my baby was so relaxed afterward, I could tell it truly helped him and I can't wait to seek further care from her! Right away I noticed a better latch and that my baby was taking in more milk, and over the course of a few days I noticed we both were more relaxed when it came to feedings. It's helped my confidence as a breastfeeding mom. I would highly recommend her services!!

Kim came over to help me and my newborn after my baby had his tongue tie released and also post a…read morebad case of mastitis. Kim is such a caring and sweet person she really took her time and explained everything in detail and was amazing with the baby. She have me lots of advise and materials to continue care in the next few weeks. Even as a third time mom it was amazing to have someone there to just listen and help answer any questions. Thank you Kim!!!

Jacqueline was great. Attentive and knowledgeable coupled with caring and supportive. Highly…read morerecommend!

Had our first initial visit and it went amazing. So much information and already looking forward to…read moremy breastfeeding journey to continue, I almost quit, and Breast4Baby gave me the education, time, and encouragement to keep breastfeeding and pumping. It's been a rough 8 weeks but I felt so much relief and reassurance after just one appointment. She listened to me and my needs and gave me the correct nipples sizing for my flanges. Looking forward to my next appointment. I'm already producing more milk than from when I first visited and it's just been a few days. Her tips were helpful. The office was very homey also

AMAZING arrivals could not be a better name! Taryn and Diana are both absolutely incredible! The…read morebest choice I ever made for the birth of my first son was to hire them. They immediately made us feel comfortable at our first meeting. Both are warm, sincere, and obviously love what they do. They really helped educate, prepare, and empower us throughout my pregnancy. Our birth went according to our birth plan, with Taryn beside me as my advocate at Loma Linda the whole time. It was the most amazing and empowering experience, and not having to worry about making sure the staff followed my plan took a HUGE stress off my shoulders so I could focus on birth and bonding. Every single wish was honored. Taryn continued to be a valuable resource after, making my placenta capsules, assisting with breastfeeding and new mom questions, even coming over just to rub my feet! I sincerely think that the high number of interventions (drugs, complications, C-sections, etc.) would drastically reduce in this country if every woman, especially first time moms, had access to a personal doula. Absolutely 100000% worth every penny!! Even though I know the ropes this time around, I was honored to ask Taryn to be my doula again as we prepare for our second baby.

Diana was such a blessing to both my husband and I. After 4 vaginal epidural births I decided I…read morewanted to make my 5th and last birth, a non medicated hospital birth. I knew I would need the help of a Doula to achieve my goal. After meeting with several other Doulas it took one meeting with Diana (and Terryn) and we knew they were the right fit for us. Diana was immensely helpful throughout my entire pregnancy. Always knowledgeable and helpful no matter what my concern was. From sending me a yoga DVD when I wanted to start exercising to coming over to massage me when I had a pinched nerve Diana was always just a phone call or text away. My labor was unexpectedly fast and Diana was there to help and stayed calm even during an unplanned home birth. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for knowledgeable and caring Doula in Southern California.

Joanna is such a blessing! The amount of care and passion she brings into her nonprofit is over the…read moremoon. She assisted with lactation services and after one visit, all of my questions were answered. It's like my fairy godmother arrived and sprinkled fairy dust and cleared up all of my confusion. As a first time parent, I was so thankful to have Joanna's support. Very grateful the Coachella Valley has such a special resource! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend For Moms And Babies Inc, Joanna Boles services!! Joanna had a huge impact on my…read morebreastfeeding experience. I want to thank her for all of her support and encouragement through my breastfeeding trials and tribulations. Joanna was such a calming presence, especially through those first few weeks where I was tempted to give up. I couldn't have managed without her support group! I am eternally grateful that she was there to help and guide with my experience. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

Cass saved our breastfeeding relationship! Her Passion for helping mamas paired with her amazing…read moreeducation and her compassion is not often found post partum when mamas struggle for answers! I would recommend her services to any new mama near or far as she is truly a gem who really knows her stuff!

Cass was my doula for the birth of my second son, born just two weeks ago. Because of her, my labor…read morewas everything I could have wanted. It was beautiful, peaceful and full of love. She made me feel confident and in control. I couldn't imagine our story without her. She has also saved my breastfeeding relationship with both my 2 year old and newborn, as they were both lip/tongue tied. I've now been nursing my oldest for 2 1/2 years, even through pregnancy, and now nursing both he and my newborn. It would not have been possible without her. Her knowledge, experience and compassion are unmeasurable.

Great service! Call before you go, this post has the wrong address. The real location is nearby.read more

Healthy Beginnings is the maternity boutique and lactation support source associated with Desert…read moreRegional. The selection of products is rather limited, but the ladies who work there are super fantastic and really know their stuff. I highly recommend stopping in, even if it's only to check out what they've got. The breast pump rentals are a great deal, too!

From the moment we met Coley, we knew we were in the best hands for our first pregnancy. She…read morebrought a sense of peace and reassurance that made our decision to have a home birth feel so right. Throughout the entire journey, Coley was there--answering every question, calming every worry, and never once making me feel like I was asking too much (even when I thought I was being annoying, haha). She guided us with so much knowledge and warmth, making sure we always felt safe and supported. Our delivery was long--being my first--but Coley never wavered. She knew exactly what to do, always reassuring us that everything was unfolding just as it should. Her confidence and care made all the difference, and I can't imagine having gone through it without her. Without a doubt, I'd call Coley again for my second pregnancy.

Coley has been my mentor/preceptor for over five years. I have worked with a handful of different…read moremidwives and practices before and after, and I always felt deeply connected to her style of practicing midwifery the most. I still remember the day I met her and how her presence and energy was so grounding and calming. Fast forward 7 years later, and I can't stop thinking about how powerful and grounding Coley's presence was during my labor and birth. Having her there really meant the world to me and my husband. Our family is so grateful for the love and care Coley has given us. It was an honor to have her by our side during the most sacred experience of our lives. Coley, being on the other side and experiencing your care from the perspective of a birthing mother really makes me emotional thinking about how much you have impacted my life with your wisdom and loving heart. You are a true blessing to all the families you care for

Best service in town! Super professional and generous. Her products are high quality and well worth…read moreevery penny. She goes above and beyond to help her clients. I would highly recommend her services to all pregnant women! She's a great person to have in your circle. Great birthing support and advice and wonderful postpartum care. 10 stars if I could!! I was unable to take my placenta home due to a medical condition. She was very understanding and very supportive. She even brought me herbal capsules & some other nice goodies. Great customer service!

This review is for Meghans doula service. Very long review-hope it helps:…read more I had my baby in 2017 - overdue review. Meghan was amazing at answering all my random questions as this was my first baby. I was looking for a doula to help me in delivering my baby naturally. I didnt want pytosin or an epidural so i interviewed a few doulas and Meghan sounded perfect. I didnt want a doula who would act like a doctor and argue with my ob during my delivery. I just wanted someone who would help me with managing the pain and to coach me while i delivered. I knew the pain was going to be bad and an epidural would sound great so i wanted someone to push me and remind me why i wanted a natural birth. From the day I meet with her up to the day i delivered, Meghan was amazing like i mentioned before. Quick at replying to texts, answering questions, just amazing so i was excited to know she would be present during delivery. The day i began having contractions she was on the phone repying back making sure i was ok. She showed up and everything was great. Of course as soon as i got to the hospital, the nurses offered pytosin which i declined. The pain increased and Meghan offered help with the medicine ball and other methods to ease pain. When night came and the pain was to much, i was disapointed that she just kind of sat back and watched. This is when i needed her coaching, her encouraging me to fight through the pain, that everything was going to be ok, that the pain would get worse but then better when id see my baby for the first time, helping me with my breathing something like that. The room i delivered at had ONE fold out chair for my husband to sleep in. She set up post and passed out in that chair. My poor husband had nothing to rest on but a standard plastic chair. I was in pain so i didnt find out about this until after i had delivered my baby and was home. In the end i did get and epidural and my birth did not go as i had hoped. She was there when i delivered my baby and was helping me with pushing. She took some amazing pictures that captured some beautiful moments which im forever grateful for. I do feel like hiring a doula was a waste of my money in that she didnt really encourage me and push me to keep going which is why i wanted a doula. I do understand it was my decision but thats why i hired her, to help me be strong. The contract also uncluded 2 postpartum visits, she only came to 1. The final visit we scheduled but she never showed up. I hope this helps anyone also looking for a doula. Would i hire her again, not for her doula service. Shes a very loving and caring person but not the strong woman i needed for a natural birth. Her salves are great. I cant really speak on the ecapsulation service sense i didnt get that.

Juliana was a major help during a very vulnerable time. I booked multiple at-home lactation…read moreconsultations when I was freshly postpartum, and she provided personalized and thorough after-visit reports to support my breastfeeding journey. I was dealing with blood blisters, a poor latch, doubts and fears about supply, and a baby that was temporarily not gaining enough weight. As a first-time mom, it was extremely stressful, and there were many tears. However, Juliana's visits always left me feeling more informed, reassured, and capable. We also did a weighted feed during every visit, which confirmed that my baby was indeed getting enough to eat. I still remember the relief I felt when I learned that. Juliana is a big reason why I decided to stay the course with breastfeeding. (Thank goodness, because now I LOVE it.) My insurance covered the cost of the visits, so I just paid the $60 travel fee. I also attended her breastfeeding class with my husband before giving birth. This was super helpful, but I recommend taking the class within 1 month of your due date. We took it a bit too early in my pregnancy, and forgot a couple things by the time I gave birth. Overall, I would highly recommend booking a lactation consultation with Juliana if you're in need of support!

I wouldn't be breastfeeding today but for Rochelle. As a second-time breastfeeding mom, I didn't…read morethink I needed a LC, but was humbled when my baby wouldn't feed properly and failed to hit weight milestones. After many weeks of troubleshooting and anxiety, we finally saw Rochelle who correctly identified the issue immediately, referred us to other fantastic providers, and provided incredible, kind support throughout the process. I went from mostly pumping for 3 months to exclusive breastfeeding. My daughter is 5 months old and BF now feels easy, my baby is healthy, and all is well. I owe this happy ending to Rochelle and only wish I'd booked an appointment with her earlier!