Where do I begin?! This was our second birth and it was honestly just a dream! Exactly how I…read moreenvisioned our little lady arriving earthside and there is no way I could have done it without the support of Meghan. I had used an epidural with our first birth after 40 long hours of labor and feeling like I needed some relief. This time, I wanted to try and go without an epidural but by the time I had arrived to the hospital, where we met Meghan, I was tired and ready to throw in the towel. Meghan gently led me to the birth center room and we quickly ordered nitrous oxide to take the edge off and it was exactly what I needed. With her guidance and my husband's love and assistance, we had our dream birth with a dream baby and I am so very thankful she was there! She has a gentle way about her while still being such a strong presence. During each surge she knew exactly what i needed to hear and was right there for me. I just can't say enough good things!!!!

I used Meghan for placenta Encapsulation a couple months ago. Meghan went above and beyond and…read moredelivered my capsules in 1 day and even included some delicious chocolates and goodies! If you want a quick turnaround time for placenta encapsulation definitely go with Meghan! I'm still taking my capsules and I feel great. Thank you so much!

​I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nova. If you are looking for a postpartum doula who is…read moreprofessional, deeply intuitive, and truly goes above and beyond, look no further. ​It had been 6 years since I last had a newborn, and to be honest, I was feeling incredibly rusty. Nova was an absolute lifesaver in easing me back into the groove of infant care, bringing a sense of calm confidence into our home right when I needed it most. ​While she is fantastic with babies, what truly sets Nova apart is how much she focuses on the entire family unit. She didn't just care for my newborn; she took incredible care of me as a recovering mother. She anticipated my needs before I even knew them--constantly ensuring I stayed hydrated, offering much-needed massages, and knowing exactly the right level of support to offer. She balances warmth with the utmost professionalism. ​On top of that, she was a massive help around the house, seamlessly taking over everyday household tasks so I could actually rest. She also went out of her way to engage and entertain my 6-year-old son, making sure he felt included and special during a time of big transitions. ​Nova doesn't just do a job; she brings peace, order, and genuine care into your home. We are so incredibly grateful for her support!

Nova is such a wonderful human being. I hired her as a postpartum doula last minute. She was so…read morewarm and welcoming from our very first text exchange. When she came to my home she made me feel at ease and is so great with my son. She has a huge heart with good intentions and takes care of the whole family, not just the baby.. I couldn't say enough positive things to share how much of a difference she made to our family.

I could not be happier with my placenta encapsulation. I reached out to Trisha from Zoe Bella after…read moremy birthing doula recommended her placenta encapsulation services. Trisha explained the whole process to me and answered all of my questions. She even offered a print of my placenta before she encapsulated it. We unexpectedly had to stay a few days longer in the hospital while my son received care in the NICU and Trisha graciously offered to get me the capsules to me within 48 hours AND personally delivered them to the hospital herself. I could not have been more thankful because I was experiencing a lot of stress at the time and the capsules helped regulate me. I've been taking the capsules as Trisha described for 6 weeks now and I have not experienced any postpartum blues, no dips in my mood or emotional rollercoasters. I've even experienced a surge of energy similar to having a cup of coffee about an hour after taking them (without the caffeine crash) which has been so helpful in the postpartum days caring for a little one. I would HIGHLY recommend any expecting mama to get her placenta encapsulated and would HIGHLY recommend Trisha at Zoe Bella for this service. You won't regret it!

Trisha is the best! I reached out just two weeks before my baby arrived, and she still managed to…read moreencapsulate my placenta for me. She was incredibly communicative, answered every question I had, and made the whole process feel so easy. I was honestly shocked by how fast she worked--she encapsulated everything and hand-delivered the pills so quickly. When she dropped them off, she even helped me with some breastfeeding questions I had, which meant so much to me as a first-time mom. And the cord artwork that comes with the pills is absolutely beautiful--something I'll treasure forever. This was my first baby, so I don't have another postpartum to compare it to, but I truly believe these pills made a positive difference. I had zero PPD or PPA, my milk supply was super healthy, and overall I had such a smooth postpartum experience. I'll definitely do this again for my next baby. Amazing experience! I recommend Trisha to all mamas--because honestly, when else do you get the chance to eat your own placenta?!

Briana cared for our baby girl 3 nights per week for 2 months, starting the night after we got home…read morefrom the hospital. We were first time parents and appreciated the calming presence and helpful knowledge she brought to our house in a period when we felt overwhelmed. We will be hiring her again without hesitation for all future babies!

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our night doula. From the time our baby boy was…read morejust 2 weeks old until he turned 3 months, she was an absolute gift to our family. Our little one struggled with reflux early on, which made nights especially challenging. She handled it with such patience, expertise, and compassion. She would gently hold him upright to help him feel comfortable and settled while he slept, always making sure he was safe and supported. Knowing he was in such caring hands allowed us to actually rest (something we desperately needed during those early weeks!) Beyond her incredible skill, she brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home. She offered thoughtful guidance without ever being pushy, helped us better understand our baby's cues, and celebrated his milestones right alongside us. Each morning we'd wake up to a peaceful baby, clean bottles, and a detailed update from the night. If you're considering hiring a night doula, stop searching and book her. She is worth every penny and more. We are forever grateful for the care she gave our sweet boy and our whole family.

I apologize this review is late but please know that Christal was just so amazing it is really hard…read moreto put it in words. I wanted to make sure to return to leave a review for her because she is just the most wonderful and supportive person. I want others to know just how amazing she is and how much she really does make all the difference in the preparation and birth process. Becoming a mom was a huge transition for me but having Christal really made a huge difference in my birth experience. As someone who was afraid of childbirth as a young adult prior to pregnancy, I can now look back at my labor fondly and proud of how smooth and well it went and I attribute that to my preparation with Christal and having her warm and gentle support the day of. I began working with Christal in the summer of 2021 and delivered my baby in October 2021. We met with Christal twice prior to delivery and each time she was on time and prepared for the session. She was so great about covering a lot of information but also holding space for my anxious questions as a first time mom. Every time she left I felt so reassured and calmer about delivering my baby. It was also helpful to be able to reach out to her if I had any questions between sessions. She was also helpful with reviewing my birth preferences with me. I felt very prepared going into the birth process which made all the difference. The labor gown she recommended was amazing! When I went into labor I stayed in touch with Christal from home until we met at the hospital. She was aware of the current hospital guidelines and came prepared with her credentials mask and doula magic bag of supplies. Christal was great about setting up the space to feel most relaxing. I really appreciated how she would talk me through the current stage and next stages of labor which helped me to remain calm. Her and my husband worked so well together and she helped with things like offering recommendations on how the pillows might be adjusted to provide some relief or model some soothing massage techniques for my husband to try. I distinctly remember how she indulged my talking to distract myself and held my hand when I was a little scared at one point. I also really appreciated her post birth visit to check on us. It was nice to talk through the birth experience with someone who was there and she answered any questions we had about life with a newborn. I would recommend Christal to any friend or family member. If we do have another child I would 1000% want Christal there with us for the journey!

We reached out to Christal with seemingly very short notice, roughly a month before our due date. I…read morethink the whole thing was very serendipitous. From our very first phone conversation we knew Christal was the doula for us. She was so caring and understanding of our short time frame (we were working with someone else but decided to switch) and she had so much knowledge, something a first time parent does not have! She was able to schedule two home visits with us and, like the phone conversation, from the first one she showed us how caring, considerate, knowledgeable and just how down to earth she is. We had ideas of how we wanted our labor and delivery to go and her background in spinning babies, hypnobirthing, and Rebozo were an instant match. She spent time with us to make sure we were calm and collected in our heads and made sure we had some techniques to take with us to the hospital. Well...nothing ever goes to plan does it?! Our L&D was so short and everything happened so fast we didn't have time to even think about what we learned during our two visits with Christal. Thankfully, she was there. I can't even begin to explain how calm she made us feel and how much her pressence in the delivery room meant to us. She held hands right when we felt we needed it the most, she helped guide pushes, and she even took photos and videos (had no idea she was even doing that!!). She was everything we could have hoped for in a doula! Our postpartum visit was no different. She came to our home again and talked to us about the L&D process and gave us some tips and tricks that are indispencable as new parents! We can honestly say that through the whole process Christal felt like a friend that we have know for years and we could not have asked for anyone better!

Karly was an amazing midwife with so much insight and confidence. I started seeing Karly when I was…read more7 months pregnant. My plan was to birth at home as long as possible and then go to the hospital. I wanted to avoid as much intervention as possible in the hospital. I saw Karly several times before the birth, she would measure me, listen to the baby and we would talk about important things I would have to consider and prepare for. As a registered nurse I was particularly grateful for Karly's knowledge and reassurance. I had complete confidence and trust in her ability to care for me and my baby. I could not have done a natural birth without her and my husband. They worked so well together. Karly is so intuitive and works so well with whoever is there. She really reassured my husband in being there for me and he took an active role in helping me through labor. It turned out to be such a great experience. Karly came over at 12:30 in the morning and we labored all night until 5:30 AM, she sensed I was in transition and sure enough when I got to the hospital they checked me and I was 8.5 cm dilated. Once we got to the hospital Karly was there for me and acted as a doula. It was so so nice to have someone there that knew what I wanted and needed and would be my voice when I was busy pushing a baby out! One thing that brought me a lot of comfort and one of the reasons I wanted a midwife to help me birth at home instead of a doula is that Karly was able to check me to see how far along I was and to listen to the baby. I am so happy about my birth experience especially the time I spent at home laboring. The hospital can be a cold and scary place (I know I work there!) and to have someone there to help you get through such a wonderful and natural process, that you have confidence in is really something special. The only thing I probably would have changed is I would have labored and had the baby at home. I was a low risk pregnancy and I had complete confidence in Karly's ability, but for insurance reasons we went to the hospital. Next time I plan to do a home birth with Karly!

Karly is an incredible midwife!! I was pregnant with my 3rd baby and had just moved to a new city…read more I had a whole list of midwives to meet and chat with. Karly was the first one I sat down with and I knew right away I didn't need to look any further. She felt like an old friend and her knowledge and experience in midwifery made me feel so secure witht choice to plan for a home birth. I always knew that Karly was planning ahead and checking all of the right things to make to ensure that my baby and I were safe. She's also just an a fabulous person and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing her throughout my prenatal care. So, if you're interested in a midwife who is going to be a true and trusted partner in your birth experience, Karly is absolutely someone you can turn to!

My birth experience was an absolute dream! I knew I wanted a natural birth, so I interviewed a…read morehandful of midwifes around San Diego county. I highly recommend Mother to Mother! With an entire hour of face time at each prenatal appointment, my questions were always thoroughly answered. I rotated appointments with all the midwifes and loved them all! These ladies really make sure that you and your baby are supported physically AND emotionally. Of course, family and friends thought I was a bit crazy to opt for a home birth. They warned me that "the first baby is the hardest" to birth and that I would need an epidural. I am SO glad that I went with my gut instead! I felt amazingly comfortable giving birth in my own space. Everything went smoothly and I felt safe and supported by my midwives the entire time. It was wonderful to be able to snuggle up to my baby immediately and not worry about traveling anywhere. The midwives even came to my home a few additional times after the birth to check on baby and me. Administratively, the team is organized and has a spectacular office manager who is always quick to answer my emails. She took care of billing my insurance, so I didn't have to deal with any paperwork! How we bring our babies into this world matters. If you are looking for a smart, experienced, loving team, I highly recommend Mother to Mother. My baby is now 6 weeks old and I am happy to report that we are both doing fantastic!

I don't even know where to start... maybe I'll start by saying that The midwives and staff and…read moreMother to Mother midwifery have gone above and beyond all expectations for me as a pregnant woman, during my birth and as a new mother. After watching the business of being born- and my mom telling me her horror story of my birth in the hospital- I began researching my options for a home birth. I decided to do a home birth after meeting with Brooke and Sunshine. Lovely, absolutely lovely people. The whole staff, just so beautiful and kind. Yes, I was worried I would be loud at home while I labored... but the facts are: 1. you labor at home for the most part if you have planned hospital birth anyway and 2. after your baby is born you're going to rethink exactly what it was you ever 'worried' about. During your pregnancy you'll have regular checkups, there is an emergency line to call (which I had to use because of some worrisome braxton hicks, and they were very quick to respond), you can go get a sonogram at a cute little place they'll refer you to, they do all of your blood tests there (Brooke is a certified nurse midwife), any questions at all they answer and even have books they loan you and they also have mixers which are really great to meet new or soon to be moms. They were also really sensitive to my requests to alter the language they used. For example, I wanted to use the word surges instead of contractions. Which seems like such a silly thing in retrospect, but it just goes to show how kind and sensitive these women were to my wants and needs as a patient. My birth was 9.5 hours and I had a 6.5 pound baby. No tears, yippee!!! So.... this was a relatively easy first birth. It was incredibly painful (I'll spare you the details) but I was surrounded by women that I love and trust and that made a HUGE difference. It was exactly what I wanted and had envisioned. The midwives come to check up on you and your baby at your home a couple times, then you take your baby to a pediatrician. It's so wonderful to just stay at home with your baby and not have to worry about getting out of the car to get to the hospital. But in hindsight... I wish I would have hired a postpartum doula. To have somebody there with you to help with the transition, breastfeeding and just to have somebody knowledgeable about newborns can really alleviate a lot of stress and fear. It's like, one day you're a free woman- then the next it's baby, baby, baby... 24/7! About 8 months after my baby was born- I started getting bouts of depression. I asked the midwives about it and they were incredibly helpful. I attended one of their mixers, met some moms and got some information on Postpartum Depression. I was even offered a follow up appointment to talk to Brooke. Midwives are not therapists, or psychologists... but they KNOW and they have TONS of experience with moms. That one meeting with Brooke has helped me receive more clarity and insight into my situation than anything else. You hire these midwives to help you birth your baby. But what you also get is peace of mind, lifelong friends, a loving community and the support you will need as a new mom.

April & Joy were a huge part of my pregnancy and our birth story. They quickly became one the…read morehighlights of everything we did to prepare and celebrate baby. My husband and I were so anxious about this new experience and really had no idea what to expect and how to best prepare in this age of social media. We felt so overwhelmed with the over-saturation of information and since neither of us had done this before we wanted to have a trusted source and know we could prepare mentally as much as physically and financially. From the first consultation we felt comfortable and confident in Joyful Roots. My husband is a yogi and told me he instantly felt that same sense of calm with April & Joy. We joined this process a bit late so we were worried we would have to rush to learn and get through everything, but with the ease of the portal, videos and their flexibility and dedication, we were able to fit everything in and not feel pressured or rushed. They came to our home twice before birth and we met each of them separately. We also had zoom calls and a group chat up until 2+ weeks after birth. My labor and birth story was very unique and unexpected, however with the constant support and easy communication, we felt taken care of through it all. I ended up in early prodromal labor for 72+ hours and April and Joy were there for us through all of it! When I was finally admitted to the hospital, April was there to walk us through labor positions and help me feel safe. She knew what positions to help get baby in the right position as well as ease my nerves. She also made sure I was fed and hydrated. She helped my husband interpret what options we had each step of the way and how to speak to the staff, while making sure we were asking the right questions and able to advocate for what we wanted. Due to unexpected circumstances, I was not able to have a natural birth and this was not because we didn't try everything. She could tell I was exhausted and did all she could to give me a pleasant birth experience; one without trauma. She stayed until after my cesarean and I felt so cared for when I saw she was still there waiting for baby and I to return. We cannot thank April and Joy enough for all they did. I don't know how we would have navigated ourselves through this arduous journey without them. It was a hard week and we made it through with their warmth, positivity and encouragement. In our final follow up zoom, they told us "they would always be our Doulas" and we will definitely keep in touch and look forward to having them in our lives later on down the road. Thank you for everything! Love, Chelsea, Lafras and baby Atlas

We absolutely loved our doula team! Both Joy and April were so attentive and helpful throughout our…read moreentire journey from pregnancy all the way through to the weeks after birth. They are so knowledgeable and it shows in the extensive 8 week birth course that they provide. We learned so much leading up to birth and really felt we got so much preparation and value out of their course. Their frequent check ins leading up to birth (and the days past my due date) made me feel like I wasn't forgotten about. I really appreciated their words of encouragement in that time of anxiously waiting to meet our baby. Joy and April are very well known in Scripps. Our nurse that we had was so excited that they were our doulas and to be working with them. That made us feel even more relaxed and confident knowing we had a great team. Even though my birth didn't go according to plan and ended in a C-section, my husband and I are both SO grateful that we had Joy with us that day. She kept us calm, explained things to us, and ultimately made us feel like we made the right decision in the end. We couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you for everything Joy and April!