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    Audrey R.

    This was my first pregnancy & I my husband felt more safe me giving birth at a hospital, so as a compromise I agreed but having a doula was my requirement if I was going to give birth there. That's when we found Lindzee through The Breezy Doula. Upon first meeting her she had such amazing, strong & positive energy I knew this is the kind of personality I'd need as support when giving birth. Through my pregnancy she would touch base with me ensuring I was feeling good & getting my birth plan together. In preparation for my birth a few weeks before my baby arrived, she provided me information & a schedule to follow to get ready for this major event which I loved because it was an easy way to do my best to prepare for something that I was excited for but also a smidge nervous for. Once at the hospital my birthing experience did not at all go according to plan of my birth plan but yet Lindzee was absolutely GREAT support!! I had to be induced & while waiting for active labor to begin Lindzee was ensuring we were ok & when we'd have questions as to what the nurses & doctors were telling us we'd FaceTime her & she'd help explain to us our options so that we could do our best to stay close to my original birth plan. Eventually, it got to the point where at the very end of my birth the doctor walked out of the room because her & I were not agreeing on how I wanted to give birth but Lindzee was my stronghold & exactly what I needed. She supported me to make my decision that I felt most safest & confident with & I was able to still give birth how I wanted to in the end & I am forever grateful to her & how she showed up for me & my husband in that very intense moment. I HIGHLY recommend Lindzee for her doula services. I look back on my birthing experience & am SO glad I had Lindzee as my doula. Thank you so much Lindzee!!

    Choosing Valerie to be my doula was without a doubt the best decision I made for my pregnancy and birth journey. Going through pregnancy and labor for the very first time was incredibly scary, but having Valerie by my side made all the difference. She was a truly essential support system for me--from the early stages straight through every single contraction. When the pain felt overwhelming, she stayed grounded with me, helped me find my inner strength, and refused to let me feel alone. Beyond her incredible physical and emotional support during labor, Valerie showed an extraordinary level of professionalism and dedication. She calmly handled challenging and unusual circumstances--including mediating sensitive marital communications with my husband--with complete grace, tact, and composure. She never shyed away from difficult moments or complex dynamics; instead, she stepped up as a reassuring, balanced mediator when I needed it most. Valerie was truly always there when I needed her. Her strength, unwavering presence, and deep compassion made a profound impact on my birth experience, and I am so deeply grateful to have had her support. If you are looking for a doula who is compassionate, fearless, and reliable through every step of the process, I cannot recommend Valerie highly enough!

    Cassandra W.

    Going into my first pregnancy, I set a goal for a natural, unmedicated delivery. As someone who doesn't consider myself to have a high pain tolerance, I knew I needed the right tools to prepare both my mind and body. I saw breezy doula on IG. I interviewed several doulas, but after meeting Amanda, I knew she was the perfect fit for me. Amanda's knowledge and experience far exceeded the other doulas I spoke with. She was well-versed in Hypnobirthing, which gave me the tools I needed to feel confident and prepared throughout my pregnancy. She was always available, answering even my silly questions with patience and reassurance. She helped me solidify my birth preferences and made sure I understood the pros and cons of each option, empowering me to make informed choices. When my water broke and things didn't go exactly as planned, Amanda's expertise really shone through. I had to make some difficult decisions that I hadn't anticipated, and throughout it all, she kept me confident that I was making the right choices for me and my baby. She gave me the facts, helping me navigate the pressure and fear-mongering that can sometimes come from hospital staff. During labor, Amanda guided me through different positions to help things progress and provided coping mechanisms to manage the pain. Her presence created a calming atmosphere in the hospital room, and her reassurance made me feel like I was almost there. One of the things I'm most grateful for is how Amanda advocated for me when I couldn't advocate for myself. This was, for me, the most important role a doula can play--and Amanda exceeded all my expectations. Even after my delivery, Amanda helped me process the experience, offering insight and understanding that I wouldn't have had without her support. I honestly cannot recommend Amanda enough. I wouldn't have been able to achieve an unmedicated birth without her. She is truly living out the calling God has on her life , and it's clear she has a deep passion for what she does. If you're considering hiring a doula, hire Amanda. Her pricing is affordable, and she's worth every single penny.

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    When I first became pregnant, I felt a bit lost and didn't have the strongest support from my initial provider. After taking hypnobirthing and working with Carla (our doula) through Breezy, I now feel so much more confident and informed, which I truly believe will help me have a gentle and empowered birth. Bree and her team are incredibly caring, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Even my partner loved the class and said he'd recommend it to any of his buddies who become parents. I only wish more people knew about the profound benefits of truly understanding labor and birth. Thank you so much, Bree! This experience has transformed our outlook on pregnancy and given us invaluable tools that we know will guide us during labor.

    My husband and I recently completed all five sessions of our HypnoBirthing class, and overall, it was a valuable experience as we prepare for the arrival of our first baby. We initially enrolled in the course because my husband really wanted to feel more involved and confident during my labor, and this class definitely helped him move toward that goal. One of the aspects we appreciated most was the hands-on practice in the course. Those moments made the material feel practical, applicable, and easier to retain. Because they were helpful, we actually wish hands-on exercises had been incorporated into every class. While we covered a lot of important information, some sessions were more presentation-heavy, so integrating more interactive work each week would have strengthened the learning even more. We also have a suggestion regarding the structure of breaks. For each class, there is one 10-minute break halfway through class. Since the content can be dense and information-rich, shorter but more frequent breaks, like a 5-minute break every 30 minutes, would help with focus, energy, and overall retention. Overall, we're grateful for the experience and everything we learned, and we're looking forward to putting these tools into practice. I'm especially appreciative that this class helped my husband feel more confident going into our labor and encouraged meaningful conversations between us, ensuring we're fully aligned as my due time approaches. Our suggestions are simply intended to make an already meaningful and supportive class even more effective for future families.

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    Grow Well

    5.0(12 reviews)
    6.6 km

    My wife and I joined the birth class a little late into our pregnancy (end of October 2020 when we…read morewere due mid-December 2020), but Meredith was so accommodating and kind about the situation! Because of the pandemic, Meredith gave us options to come in-person or attend the class virtually, and my wife and I felt comfortable enough to do a hybrid of the two. Meredith was very Covid-conscious and always made us feel safe. After looking up different birthing methods, we thought the best one that suited us was the Bradley Method course. We learned so much from it -- we know so many people who go into giving birth with zero knowledge and even though it's scary, we still felt so prepared. We learned about childbirth itself of course, but also patient advocacy, postpartum care, etc. The best part is that Meredith was still available as a resource and pillar of support when we needed it -- even to this day when our son is 14 months old! I gave birth at a birth center with a midwife but felt wholly prepared if I had to be transferred to a hospital. When it's my wife's turn to carry, we'll be retaking the course so that I can take on the role of the coach like my wife did for me.

    Meredith was such an amazing birth coach. Despite the challenges she was presented during COVID,…read moreshe really managed to make the class as informative and personal as possible even though we were virtual. Her knowledge and support was beyond anything I imagined and it really equipped me in preparation for birth, informed consent, breastfeeding and motherhood. I recommend her to anyone looking for a natural holistic birth approach! She was so much more then just a birth coach and I can't thank her enough. She is the best!

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    Honey Midwifery

    Honey Midwifery

    5.0(216 reviews)
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    Christy is seriously amazing. Finding the right midwife was really important to me because birth is…read moresuch a personal experience, and I knew I needed someone I felt 100% comfortable with. From the moment we met her, we just knew she was the perfect fit for us. This was our first baby, and she guided us through everything. She answered all of our questions, made us feel so supported, and honestly exceeded every expectation we had. I also really loved that she's the perfect balance of holistic, but will absolutely speak up if something medical is needed. You can tell her top priority is always keeping both mom and baby safe. We also took her Bradley Method class, which was so helpful and made me feel way more prepared and confident going into birth. We learned so much, and I've already been recommending it to everyone. I fully trusted her the entire time, which made such a difference for me going into labor and birth. Throughout my labor, she was there at any time of day to answer my calls and questions, and she always helped me feel calm and educated about what was happening. On the day of the birth, she was calm, confident, and completely in her element. She made the whole experience feel so smooth and magical. I recommend Christy to anyone, and I already know I'll want her as my midwife for all of my future babies

    Safe, warmth and validation. Three words that I experienced with Honey Midwifery during my second…read morepregnancy and birth that I didn't experience with my first. The team at Honey Midwifery has been cultivated with love and education. Every step of the way we talked through my concerns and we talked about the vision of how I wanted my birth to look. My partner was included at every appointment and together we celebrated each new milestone in my pregnancy with love and guidance from Christy and her team. When it was time for my son to make his earthside debut, Christy and her team created a safe space for me and my partner. It's hard to describe but they knew exactly when to check in and when to respect my space. Christy was right there when I needed her wisdom the most. Her words provided the warmth and safety I needed in my most vulnerable time. Honey Midwifery is committed to not only caring for mothers and their families during pregnancy (and postpartum), but also in providing education so families can make informed decisions. I am so glad we chose Honey Midwifery for our health team!

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    Modern Roots Birth + Mothering

    Modern Roots Birth + Mothering

    4.6(22 reviews)
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    Melanie was a true blessing. I decided to give birth unmedicated at the hospital and chose Melanie…read more I was a little skeptical at first when I hired her because I was not completely sure I will do it and then when she came to my house for prenatal visits, her energy was just amazing and I new that if I wanted to live this experience she needed to be here. Before birth, she was always available for my questions, and help me clarify lot of medical terms, always sending me ressources to help me supports my decisions. Birth happened on July 15. She was by my side this whole time, her energy, her words gave me the confidence I needed. I was so scared but with her by my side I pushed through my fears and delivered my beautiful baby boy undedicated. She was truly amazing. While in my most vulnerable moment, the doctors didn't agree for me to push on all fours making insane comments while I was pushing, Melanie stood up for me saying that it was not appropriate for them to make theses comments. Because of her I delivered my baby the way I wanted it. Melanie made this experience even more beautiful and gave me the confidence and strength that I needed to do it. Thank you for everything and I am so glad I got to meet you. Your job is one of the most beautiful one and I hope you will continue helping mum for a very long time. Molly Popal.

    Melanie was a breath of fresh air for our family, and we are grateful to have found her, especially…read moreafter our nightmare nighttime doula experience. Melanie was very attentive to details, caring to my wife and our daughters. She can do anything from make meals to clean/organize to help my wife with post-partum issues to play with the kids. Our older daughter loves her and asks us when she can play with Melanie. I think trust and peace of mind is paramount for any new parent / parent when looking for doulas and you get those in spades with Melanie.

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    Birth Orange County

    5.0(5 reviews)
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    I was fortunate enough to connect with Tawyna when I was pregnant with my first son and she was by…read moremy side through my labor and delivery. Tawyna knows and understands the birth process so well, and made my husband and I feel completely at ease. She met with us both several times as the delivery date approached to ensure that we had all of our questions answered, and knew what to expect. She is incredibly caring and empathetic and has a calming presence - you can say anything, text/call/ask anything, reach out any time. She's responsive and knowledgeable. My second son is due in 3 weeks, and I'm fortunate that Tawyna will again be by my side for this birth as well.

    Tawnya is absolutely amazing. I contacted another Doula, but she was fully booked and generously…read morereferred me to Tawnya. I contacted her literally the night before I went into labor. She came to the hospital in less than 20 minutes to pick up my placenta. Then delivered them less than 48 hours later to my home. She's generously been giving me PP & lactation advice, as well as, providing some serious piece of mind when a pediatrician told me I needed to supplement with formula. Not even 36 hours after giving birth. I can't recommend her enough. PP education is seriously lacking in this country, so not enough women even know this service is an option. But placenta encapsulation has definitely impacted my recovery for the best. Hours after taking my first dose I felt like I could run a marathon. If you're considering encapsulation, just do it. It's worth every cent.

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    Anointed Births

    Anointed Births

    5.0(38 reviews)
    6.0 km
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    We took HypnoBirthing classes with Elizabeth, and it was an amazing experience. She is incredibly…read morekind, compassionate, and always takes the time to answer any questions that come up. She genuinely cares about her students and does an excellent job of educating you about pregnancy, labor, and birth without creating fear or anxiety. I highly recommend this class to anyone expecting a baby. I am so thankful for everything I learned. The course gave me the knowledge and tools I needed to feel confident, informed, and well prepared for birth. Thank you, Elizabeth, for such a wonderful experience!

    First time mom, home birth here! Our doula, Veronica, recommended us to take the Anointed Births…read morehypnobirthing class as it was going to be our first birth and at home. This class was very helpful in exposing us to a non-fear based birthing that's entirely different from what's typically broadcasted on television and movies. We learned how birth is physiological, how to be fully present in your birth, how to prepare well and take control come the day of your labor and delivery, how to work with your contractions, maternal instinctual movements and positions with your body during L/D, prepped my husband in how to be there for me during pregnancy/L/D, informed medical decisions, diet, anatomy, and so much more. A wealth of information, but also felt like such a safe and encouraging space. I believe this class helped prep us to have the birth space we wanted, which was also filled with peace, power, beauty, love, support, and knowledge. Also, Lea Burke at the Long Beach location was very sweet, encouraging, educated, worked with us when I got put on bedrest by the second class, and even maintained communication with us post class and post birth. Would recommend to others!

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    Labor of Love Birth & Postpartum - 2023

    Labor of Love Birth & Postpartum

    4.8(120 reviews)
    21.9 km

    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.

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    Cooings Doula Care

    4.2(18 reviews)
    6.5 km

    For context, I had a post partum nanny/ newborn specialist through the inner workings of asking…read morearound since it's like some secret society connecting with a good one (they are booked out months in advance). I had one for 8 weeks and about a week before my last week I had depression/anxiety with the thought of having to take care of a baby all night! I found this agency through a Google search--- my insurance covered about a week and I used FSA/DCFSA to cover 2 more weeks --- total of 3 weeks of service . This is also a pleasant surprise since usually when you do hire one on your own, they don't take insurance! My experience from start to finish: Yuri, messaged me the next day from my inquiry. Understood my situation to find someone to start in the next 10 days and my budget of 5k FSA/DCFSA with insurance --- this got me 3 weeks of weekdays! She told me last minute requests unlikely to get an English speaker which I was ok with because my previous one barely spoke English (also didn't use the translation app but we made it work-- but she was very experienced and jsut led the way). Yuri gave me a profile and we set up a virtual interview. The thing about using an "agency" they should vet these people so you don't really need to do intense interviewing so my interview was really about my expectations. I was already 8 weeks postpartum so I told my live in doula I want focus on infant care so I can relax/recover. I got one profile and honestly she seemed very nice. It said she had 3 years experience, had some Asain doula certificate (you can verify online too at some website), and during the interview she said she worked with over 30 families in the last year (Yuri translates the interview but like the 30 families in a year doesn't really add up but I got the gist she has experience). After you accept and sign the contract, contact is pretty easy through text with the agency. When Yangfang Li arrived she showed ID so you know it's her and lets you check her luggage. Then you basically go to the market together so she can buy groceries to cook you food. Chinese food is stir fry and I didn't know what she could cook and I didn't want to think about what I wanted to eat (trying to minimize mental load for recovery). She sort of finessed something the first week and afterwards I gave feedback what I like/don't like -- so if you don't have a Doula for long you might not get to that phase as some starts aren't perfect. I told her I want simple quick dishes so she can mainly focus on the baby. She was efficient -- cooked and cleaned usually within 90 minutes. She made 3 dishes at my request (see photos)- soup, veggie, meat - you can request noodles more or rice more (I found this out later, as I was like I want to eat mainly noodles). She made beef buns and a lot right before she left so I could have some in the fridge/freezer for later. My previous one also did laundry, baby bottles, more house chores but I didn't need that as much since I wanted more focus on infant care - it's like pick what you want them to do so I was ok with this. yanfang Li did fold the clothes and could do the laundry but I was ok doing part of it. Infant care though- she was great. All babies are different so I told her I want pace feeding (trying to get this baby on the breast instead of bottle). At first she did the upright pace feeding but then receptive to changing to horizontal. He wasn't a sleepy newborn so he was going through some nipple aversion and she was receptive toward undistracted drowsy feedings. She also put him to sleep pretty well with the rocking chair but she could also walk with him--- some of the older ladies don't that much. She gave the CUTEST baby massage when putting on his lotion after showers and I took a video for memories but it was a baby spa experience. Overall she took care of him very well which was my priority. My previous newborn specialist took care of me more since I was freshly post partum which I'm sure if that's the experience I wanted I could find -- ie, focus on breast feeding (breast massage, lactating foods/meals, etc), personal massages, helping with hair wash, sitz bath for post partum hemorrhoids , etc -- so if that's what you're looking for would jsut be specific during your interview and set expectations. Overall I've been recommending to people to def use their doula insurance here! If I could do it again, I would still hire my other newborn specialist but also this one for infant care later.

    WARNING TO NEW PARENTS: Please be extremely careful with Cooing Doula…read more Our actual experience was completely different from the glowing five-star reviews online. After dealing with Cooing personally, I seriously question whether those reviews accurately reflect what families actually experience once the contract is signed and the service begins. The biggest problem was not just poor service, throughout the process, we were repeatedly given information that turned out to be untrue or inconsistent. The doula we signed a contract for never showed up. Cooing kept giving us different excuses and explanations, but we were never able to verify or even contact the original doula. Then they sent a very young, inexperienced replacement who admitted that we were her very first client. She lacked basic newborn care knowledge and meaningful postpartum experience, yet Cooing still sent her to care for our newborn. We gave Cooing multiple opportunities to fix the situation. Instead, they continued recommending doulas who did not meet the experience and qualifications we had been promised. When we finally asked for our money back, Cooing refused to refund us. We felt deceived from beginning to end. And this is exactly why I seriously question the overwhelmingly positive reviews online. The Cooing described in those reviews was absolutely not the Cooing we experienced. New parents: do not trust the star rating alone. Verify the actual doula's identity, experience, qualifications, and references before paying. Newborn's safety is too important to rely on promises that may not be kept.

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