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.

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.

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 amazing! She came recommended by a friend and exceeded our expectations. We used her as a…read morenight nurse and for some daytime care. She is so knowledgeable and as new parents it was incredibly helpful to have her as a source of reliable information in addition to the excellent care she provided our daughter. It was very obvious that she genuinely cared about our child and her wellbeing. It was very easy to trust her with our baby and we can't recommend her highly enough.

During my childbirth, Pamela was an unwavering support for over 72 hours. She turned me over every…read morehour to ease leg cramps, helped me into the bath to soothe contractions, and massaged my fatigued muscles tirelessly. Her calm demeanor and supportive attitude created a safe environment, following our meticulously crafted birth plan to the letter. She ensured I stayed nourished and hydrated. When it was time to push, it felt like we were a seamless team. And when I needed someone to advocate for me during moments of doubt, Pamela was there, speaking up when I felt unheard. She never left my side and stayed with me when I ended up with a C-section. She took amazing pictures of our baby while being born and made sure to take a picture of my husband cutting the umbilical cord. We owe bringing my beautiful baby boy into this world to her, and I will forever be grateful. Thank you Pamela. We love you! -Samantha N.

Sheri is an absolute lifesaver for a first-time mom. Our baby is barely 10 weeks old and sleeping…read morethrough the night thanks to Sheri's wisdom. She's helped us navigate all of these changes and we're so grateful for everything she's done for us and our baby. All of us are healthier, happier and more well rested than we ever expected thanks to her.

Sheri is the Crème De La Crème in this industry. She is honest, hard working and just overall the…read morebest of the best! There are honestly not enough words for me to describe how truly amazing she is at what she does, and how important this work is to her. Whether you need her concierge services to be the "how to take care of my newborn" manual that the hospital does not give you, help finding a Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist or even a Nanny, Sheri is your go to! Most, if not all concierge placement agencies only care about the money involved and will not hesitate to fit round pegs into square holes. I can assure you, that Sheri is the exact opposite. She cares so incredibly much about always finding the right fit for both the family and the newborn care professional that she will not stop until the right match has been made. Sheri, you are an absolute Gem, and I myself am so grateful to know you. I appreciate you more than you will ever know!

Jenn has been a huge help to me and my family. She is very calming, thorough and has given me tools…read moreto help me recognize behavior, triggers and patterns.

Dr. Jenn Kennedy and her team take the time to learn about each of their clients, understand their…read moreneeds, and create an individualized plan for them to heal at a pace and in a space that works for them. I recommend this practice for anyone looking for some extra support in the Santa Barbara area.

Ellie started caring for our baby when she was just 3 weeks old, and I truly can't say enough good…read morethings about her. As a mom of four, I've seen a lot when it comes to childcare, and it was immediately clear that Ellie brought a level of experience, calm, and confidence that's hard to find. *She needed absolutely no guidance*- it was actually the opposite. She reminded me of things I had forgotten from my previous babies and handled everything with ease and intuition. It felt like she just *knew* what needed to be done. Ellie became part of our routine seamlessly, whether we were at home or even staying in a hotel. She adapted to every setup, and we always felt completely confident that our baby was safe, cared for, and getting meaningful one-on-one time -- even when we were busy and pulled in other directions. Looking back, I honestly wish we had brought her in from day one. She was such a steady, loving presence, and any family would be lucky to have her.

I recently had a virtual Reiki session with Lauren and it was such a beautiful experience. From the…read moremoment we started I felt so relaxed and I like my nervous system could finally exhale. What really stood out to me was how intuitive she is. She picked up on energy around my womb without me sharing anything beforehand, and that felt especially meaningful because I've been navigating cramps and reflecting on whether I want to have children. It felt validating, grounding, and honestly a little magical. If you're looking for a gentle, intuitive, and deeply calming experience, I can't recommend her enough!

Today I had a wonderful Reiki session with Lauren. It was so relaxing and I felt all the tension…read moreand stress in my body and mind disappear and my breath eased into the lovely music in the background. I loved how she is carrying , intuitive and checks in with you before your session. In addition she does your birth chart for you before you come in to see her, which was wonderful and said it all for me . I feel great and Thank you Lauren, I will be back for a next session with you. Hallie