Kimberly has a very calming presence. She was very knowledgable and supportive while I prepped for…read morelabor- she provided multiple PDF and video resources. She continued to check in with me and answer questions. When I wondered if I was going into labor, Kimberly stayed up answering my text messages prepping me when it was time to go to the hospital. After I was admitted, Kimberly came and helped me labor naturally until I decided to get an epidural. She continued to provide emotional support and knowledge in a very overwhelming environment. I would recommend Kimberly for any laboring woman!

Kimberly was my wife's Doula a few months ago. I could not say more positive things about having…read moreher help in the room. I know that the day was (obviously) focused on my wife's experience but from my perspective it was extremely helpful having Kimberly there with us. She was able to advocate for us and interface with the hospital staff and lend them a helping hand, which allowed me to focus on supporting my wife and not needing to worry about the nurses. Overall, we were very thankful for her calm energy and experience!! Also she got a great photo of us in the moment :) Thank you Kimberly!!

We had the most incredible experience with Ashley! She was actually covering for another doula who…read morehad a family emergency when I went into labor, so we met Ashley for the first time at the hospital. Within minutes, we felt completely at ease with her. She immediately connected with both my husband and me, bringing such a calming, grounding presence during an intense and emotional time. She guided me through contractions, helped with different labor positions, and truly walked us through the entire labor. Her reassurance and steady support made such a huge difference, not just physically but emotionally as well. We truly couldn't have asked for better support. If you're considering working with a doula, you will be in amazing hands working with Ashley.

After a traumatic birth experience with my first I was determined to have a different outcome the…read moresecond time around and knew hiring a doula would help me achieve that goal. I truly hit the jackpot when I found Ashley! Both my husband and I instantly bonded with her from the first meeting even though it was through the screen over a zoom call, and each prenatal appt with her only reaffirmed that we had made the right decision. She is down to earth, kind, knowledgeable, and has such a calming presence. Ashley had a family trip planned just before my due date (which we already were aware of before booking her) but she made sure we were comfortable moving forward with her and that we had a back up doula in place. Lo and behold, baby girl decided to arrive a few weeks early and Ashley immediately made herself available and was at our house within 20 min of calling her. We were frantic and it was undoubtedly chaotic not being prepared for such an early delivery, but once Ashley arrived we were immediately put at ease. Throughout labor she was an awesome coach alongside my husband. She motivated me when it felt too tough to continue and she provided suggestions to help progress the labor along. In the end, I was able to get my "redemption birth story" and I owe a lot of that to Ashley. After delivery, she continued to be a huge presence in my postpartum journey despite it being a busy holiday season. She went above and beyond checking in on us and providing helpful tips and resources. If you're considering hiring a doula Ashley is 100% your girl, you won't be disappointed!

Thank you Sara! Such a positive birth experience, and Sara was a big part of it. Getting everything…read moreorganized for our plan and being incredibly supportive and reassuring all the way through. She got me through some key moments in the process, and I really believe I got to have the birth I wanted because she was there.

Wise, supportive, calming, and attentive are some of the words that come to mind when I think about…read moreSara. In our multiple meet-ups before our daughter's arrival, Sara helped us articulate and write a birth plan that reflected what we wanted and made sure our midwives were on board with our plan too. She was a wealth of information and even pulled together a list of recommended pediatricians in our area. All throughout the lead up to our daughter's birth Sara made us feel prepared and cared for as soon to be parents. When I unexpectedly went into labor, Sara was right there by my side and worked with my husband to make sure I had everything I needed. She especially helped me stay relaxed and motivated. Her presence was just so reassuring and I am forever grateful for all that Sara did to help welcome our daughter. An additional gift that I almost declined was Sara's kind offer to take photos on our camera. We can't recommend Sara enough to other parents and still seek out her advice and wisdom today.

I took yoga classes with Chelsea and was thrilled to learn that she is also a life coach. I had…read morealready felt such trust and peace around her that I knew she was the perfect person to help me work through some past trauma and help equip me for a happier, healthier and more positive future. It was a life changing decision to work with her. Her guidance has made a significant positive impact on my life. She cares so much and has been an amazing listener, guide and teacher. She has helped me navigate some very difficult life situations both old and new. Her personally tailored coaching has helped me feel more peace, control over anxious situations and has given me tools to work though life's ups and downs. I would not have had the courage to push forward and make life changes without her support, love and encouragement! I am so grateful for her and cannot recommend working with Chelsea more!

Chelsea is the best! I wish I could have her as my prenatal yoga teacher and doula for every…read morepregnancy. She went above in beyond in classes to give us the best information for natural birth and delivery. When she wasn't actually available for my birth, she had many great recommendations. Overall, everything she told me through class and training truly prepared me for a beautiful birth experience. I wish I still lived close by to have her around my next birth. I highly recommend her services!

What a blessing it is for you to find Briana during your pregnancy. My only regret is that I didn't…read morehave her for my first pregnancy/birth - I realized after my first birth that I needed a doula with me for my second pregnancy. Briana couldn't have been a better fit for what I needed. She supported me with education that felt informative and supportive, encouraged and engaged my husband perfectly to be the best partner, and was always just a text away. She instantly felt like someone I wanted to have over and have a girl chat with all day, she's truly magic in making you feel comfortable. When it comes to the hospital, she is respectful of the policies, but holds your wishes and supports you in the room to create an easy and calming atmosphere. I was able to truly relax and focus on my breathing knowing that Briana was there helping to orchestrate what I wanted for my dream redemption birth. Do yourself a favor and book Briana for your next birth. You'll be so grateful you did.

I can't express how grateful I was to have Briana helping me through my birth journey. She took the…read moretime and really listened to me and saw me as a person and not just a another patient. Her calmness, knowledge base and intuition are unrivaled and made the birth process enjoyable and empowering. I did not have a Doula during my first birth and I wish I had because Briana was a game changer. She was pivotal in supporting me having a successful VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), since the hospital only had a 10 to 20% success rate with VBACs. With Briana's guidance I was able to experience and empowering and elevated postpartum state that I never knew was possible. Birth does not have to be scary or traumatic, it can be beautiful and Briana showed me that and I will be forever grateful. If you are on the fence of hiring a Briana as a doula, do not hesitate it was one of the best investments I have made with my health and I just wish I did it for my first.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. One of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy was hiring…read moreTasha as my midwife. I also chose the at-home prenatal appointments, and they were worth every penny. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely cares about her patients as people. The prenatal care was amazing. Thanks to her thoroughness, I discovered I had some deficiencies that my OB-GYN had never tested for. She was always available for questions or concerns, incredibly responsive, and flexible whenever I needed her. But honestly, where Tasha truly shines is during birth and postpartum care. My baby decided to arrive three weeks early at 3:00 a.m. We texted Tasha, and she called us immediately to help determine if I was really in labor. By 10:00 a.m. I was in active labor, and she was already at our house filling the birth pool. The entire birth team followed my lead and created exactly the environment I needed. They only spoke when I needed reassurance or when something important needed to happen. They made sure I stayed hydrated, encouraged, and strong throughout labor. They could even tell what stage I was in just by the sounds I was making. By the time I asked Tasha to check me, I was already 9.5 cm and ready to push. By 3:30 p.m. I was holding my baby. He had the cord wrapped around his neck, but Tasha remained completely calm. She quickly and confidently unwrapped it and placed him in my arms. It was one of the most magical moments of my life. After the birth, while delivering the placenta, I experienced a hemorrhage. Tasha immediately recognized what was happening, administered medication, and monitored me closely. I didn't even realize how serious it was until I told people about it later because she handled everything with such confidence and composure. She kept me safe without ever making me feel afraid. She stayed for hours afterward, helping my baby latch, making sure I was comfortable in bed, and ensuring we were both doing well. She even came back the very next day to check on both of us. Then, on day three, I wasn't producing enough milk and I was completely overwhelmed. Tasha came over, checked on my baby, and helped me emotionally process everything. She even drove all the way to Los Angeles to pick up a bilirubin light for my baby's jaundice and donor milk because I wasn't ready to use formula yet. She truly saved me during those incredibly tender and emotional early days. She went above and beyond by bringing me a quality breast pump, helping me find more donor milk, and checking on us far more than she ever had to. She made me feel safe, and more importantly, she made me feel like my baby was safe. That peace of mind is priceless. Without her, I'm certain I would have ended up in the hospital multiple times over minor issues simply because I was scared and didn't know what to do. Instead, I always had someone I trusted to guide us with knowledge, compassion, and confidence. Even now, I still text Tasha with questions, and she is such an incredible resource. I honestly wish she could be my doctor for every health issue in life. I feel so lucky that our paths crossed. Tasha is an extraordinary midwife and an even more extraordinary human being. If you're fortunate enough to live in the area she serves, don't hesitate to hire her. It will be one of the best decisions you make for yourself and your baby.

I'm so happy my doula convinced me to do a homebirth the third time around and sent me to Tasha…read more Tasha was great to work with leading up to the birth and I couldn't have been happier with my whole birth experience. But what I didn't expect was how amazing it was to have her coming to us to check in on me and my lil one for the first days, weeks and months after the birth. I am so very thankful to have had Tasha supporting me through the whole process. It was by far the best birthing experience I had and I can't even imagine doing something different if we had to do it all again.

I signed up for Yelp 7 months ago to add another stellar review for Darla and I have been working…read moreon it ever since. It was getting so long and wordy that I decided to completely start over and just give my bottom line...so here it is! Hire Darla as your Doula! Her passion and dedication really shine through from the moment she hugs you and says hello. Even if this is your 10th baby, every birth is different. She will help you, protect you, fight for you, and do whatever it possibly takes to keep you SAFE. If money is an issue, Darla will definitely work with you to figure something out. This truly shows how much she really cares about all of her families. I cannot agree more with all the other reviews here on Yelp, they are spot on. Darla will not let you down!

I was in search of a doula for my 2nd birth because I felt I was pushed into a cesarean with my…read morefirst child and really wanted to have a VBAC. After meeting Darla, I was impressed with her experience as a labor and delivery nurse. I wanted to be able to labor at home for as long as possible and felt with her knowledge and experience, I could do this safely. Darla was great about checking in with me during the days leading up to my due date. I went a week past my due date and although my doctor was pushing to schedule the csection, Darla provided me with valuable information of why that may not be necessary. She gave me courage to keep with my intention of going into labor naturally and even provided useful tips on how to make it happen! I went into labor 41+3 days and contacted Darla at 3am. She was responsive even at that hour and arrived at my house when I felt I needed her. She went above and beyond, helping me labor for 48 hours! I definitely would not have been able to do this without her. She got less sleep than I did in those days. When we went to the hospital, she advocated for me every step of the way. I did end up having a csection because the position of the baby wasn't allowing me to dialate, but I truly felt every avenue was exhausted. I am forever grateful for Darla and would highly recommend her! I wish I had met her before my first child was born.

Tldr: Get the deluxe package. You won't regret it…read more I can't recommend Holly highly enough. I've really struggled to write this review because I can't put my gratitude into words. Before, during, and after my birth, Holly was beyond supportive to both my husband and me. Leading up to our due date, Holly helped us articulate our goals and provided relevant resources that helped us feel so prepared. When we went past our due date and we felt conflicted about what steps to take, she helped us clarify our thinking, gave me the confidence to advocate for myself, and brought so much calm to some stressful situations. During labor, Holly was an absolute master. She got me through labor without an epidural and helped coach me through getting my baby out in only four pushes! She also helped keep my husband calm through what could have been a very nerve wracking experience. Without her, we both would have been so much more scared and uncertain. It was so reassuring to know we had someone we could trust to guide us through such a monumental moment in our lives. After my baby was born, I really struggled. Holly showed up for me in ways that I feel were beyond the call-of-duty for a typical doula. She was truly there for me in the most vulnerable time of my life. Then, at our postpartum well check, she helped me process my birth story. Prior to our meeting, I felt traumatized. After our meeting, I feel lucky and grateful. I don't know what she did to help me reframe the experience in my mind, but I am way more at peace. I can confidently say that Holly made the most earth-shattering experience of my life infinitely better. I don't even want to think what it would have been like without her.

We booked with Holly only a few weeks before my due date for our first baby and planned home birth…read moreas she came highly recommended by our midwife. We had interviewed multiple doulas, but after talking with Holly on the phone, we knew she was the one for us and hired her basically right away. It wasn't until later that we saw all of her glowing reviews haha, and now we're so excited to add our own because Holly is truly amazing! To be honest, I wasn't even sure that I needed a doula given the home birth setting. My husband was sold on the idea, but I wasn't convinced. That completely changed during labor. At one point during contractions, I remember thinking, "I want Holly here," and I was SO glad we had her. Before the birth, Holly met with us for a mini childbirth education and labor prep session, which was incredibly helpful. She brought models and diagrams to help us visualize everything, especially for my husband, and showed us hands-on counter-pressure techniques. She even loaned us some books. She was incredibly thoughtful with her intake form and communication leading up to the birth, always responsive and great about following up. She even texted us months later post birth just to check in! When Holly arrived in the early hours of the morning, she swooped right in and immediately brought such a grounding, peaceful presence. She relieved my husband and mom so they could go get some sleep and immediately helped with leg lifts. Her many years of experience and calm confidence helped me to trust her with trying different positions in a way I couldn't with my family. Holly made us all feel at ease that everything was normal, and she also helped us realize that we were actually much closer to the end than we thought! What I especially love about Holly is how intuitive she is. She wasn't pushy at all and knew how to listen to me and my body, even when I wasn't really using words during labor lol. She understood when I needed support and when I needed space. During a rest window right before pushing, she protected that quiet space and kept everything hands-off, which was exactly what I needed in that moment. Holly really understands physiological birth and trusts the natural process. She has such a special touch that makes labor feel calmer and smoother without ever taking over. Because we were at home with our lovely midwife, we didn't really need Holly in an advocacy capacity, but I can absolutely see how she would be a rockstar in a hospital setting. If you're hoping for a natural birth in a hospital, I would consider Holly a must-hire. She truly knows how to best support you while also protecting the birth experience you want. Holly helped us have our dream birth. I am so grateful she was there. We absolutely love Holly and cannot recommend her enough!