There truly aren't words to describe what this experience meant to me…read more All I can say is that I had my dream birth~ the birth I had hoped and prayed for. More than anything, I wanted bringing my daughter into the world to feel sacred, and that's exactly what it was. From the moment I arrived, I felt deeply heard, respected, trusted, loved, and cared for. My amazing midwives, Dorian and Lorri, along with my incredible doula Kennedy, the wonderful Amy, and the entire team, held such a beautiful space throughout my labor. Even during the hardest, most intense moments of my life, I never felt alone. I trusted them completely, and that trust allowed me to stay present, listen to my body, and surrender to the natural birth I had envisioned. There were so many moments I'll never forget~ from Lorri playing her sound bowls to Dorian's calming presence, touch and steady reassurance. Every interaction was filled with such reverence, compassion, and genuine care. They didn't just support my birth plan- they honored it. They encouraged me to create the environment that felt meaningful to me while adding their own wisdom, intuition, and calming feminine presence. It was beyond anything I thought to even hope for. Giving birth naturally to my baby girl was the most challenging and most magical experience of my life. Looking back, I truly can't imagine welcoming her into the world any other way. I'm forever grateful that this was my first birth experience. It was healing, empowering, and something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you to every single person at the birth center for helping bring my daughter into the world with so much love, respect, and heart. You gave our family a gift we'll cherish forever. And especially for me, as a woman and now a mother, I am soul grateful.

the midwives are very kind and caring. also their trainees are fantastic! we moved 6 months into my…read morepregnancy so we had to end our care with SCM early. overall i would recommend them with the following cautions: they nickle and dime more than i believe they should. one additional cost beyond the package is telemedicine / professional phone consults. 0-10 minutes is $50. i really believe isn't right. clients should have access to their care providers without having to pay extra for it, as a part of their care. i paid $50 out of pocket for a brief phone call concerned about sickness and spoke with a per diem midwife who wasn't even a midwife at SCM beyond helping with calls. there is a messaging chat in the online portal that doesn't cost extra, but it took a while to get a response on there. also, when we had to end our care they did not crunch the numbers right. they said we had an outstanding balance when we actually we were owed money back. they were very gracious and quick to apologize for their error but just know you may need to double check their itemized billing. the other thing i didn't love about SCM is that if for any reason you need to be transferred to the hospital, the midwife will not come with you despite still having to pay for their care in full. the midwifery we had after this one for the final 3 months of my pregnancy did come with their clients who had to transfer to the hospital. while they act less as midwives and more as doulas/ extra support however possible, i believe this is the best way to care for their patients who, especially in those moments, may need them most. i am truly grateful for lori, dorian and kennedy. it's a beautiful and serene facility and you will be given care with attention to your questions. i will say SCM feels less personal than other midwiferies. SCM is a solid midwifery but i do believe could make improvements in these areas!

I didn't know where to start in searching for a doula, and I'm so glad I came across this marching…read moreservice. It was an easy and quick process that helped me find a doula with some pretty specific preferences I had in mind. They gave me several great options and matched me with my doula who I absolutely love!

The Doulas of Orange County is a wonderful service that helped my wife and me out tremendously in…read moreour search for a birth doula. With so many doulas available, it was overwhelming knowing where to start our search. Doulas of Orange County simplified everything by first gathering a list of what we wanted and matching us with the perfect doulas who aligned with our vision and our budget. The process was easy to understand, and they consistently informed us every step along the way to keep us in the loop. Thank you, Doulas of Orange County!

Holly is a colleague of mine in the doula community, and I am so impressed by her level of…read morecompassion, expertise and professionalism. She is incredibly passionate about supporting families in the way they need, without any judgement or agenda, and all the clients I've referred to her have been incredibly happy which speaks volumes! She has such well rounded and unique offerings such as birth and postpartum support as well as babywearing education and car seat installation. Holly is a huge asset to all families!

Holly was my doula for my firstborn and was such a calming presence. Very knowledgeable and helped…read moreguided us through the whole experience. She had previous work with the Hoag Irvine midwives, which made me feel comfortable. My husband called Holly when we needed reinforcements at the hospital. She helped with counter pressure and sat with me through the night until our little baby girl was born. She even took a few pictures when my daughter was born.

I happily drive from LA County to Orange County for all my prenatal visits because Lindsey and her…read moreteam are absolutely worth it. She delivered both my second and third daughters, and I truly wouldn't trust anyone else to guide me through a home birth. Every single visit felt so warm, loving, and filled with genuine care -- Lindsey makes you feel like family. One moment I'll never forget is when my second daughter was breech. In just one visit, Lindsey was able to gently turn her from a sideways position to facedown. That kind of skill and confidence gave me so much peace as a mom. My husband and I felt completely safe in her hands, knowing she was fully prepared for any situation. We're beyond grateful to have had Lindsey as our midwife. She and her team supported us every step of the way, and thanks to them, I had beautiful, empowering home birth experiences. If you're looking for a midwife who truly cares and knows her craft, Lindsey is the one.

I don't even know where to begin. I was recommended to Lindsey by a dear friend and I always knew I…read morewanted to do a home birth but the fear that something bad would happen always stood in the way. I researched the heck out of home births and once I decided I wanted to go that route I never looked back. First meeting with Lindsey was magical because she is so charismatic and she really made me feel comfortable around her environment and in my own skin. I have never felt so much love and support during my pregnancy as I did with her! She is an array of information. Any questions I had she answered. Leading up to my birth I made sure I stayed present in the moment and took it one step at a time. As soon as I knew something was happening my husband called Lindsey and she showed up right away letting me go through what I needed to. I can't express how grateful I was for all the love and support that was in that room that early morning. She lifted me up and made me feel so powerful and capable to bring my son into the world naturally. Lindsey is the kind of person you want by your side. Not just for your birth as a loving and caring midwife, but as a friend. She is a rockstar and I was so blessed to have had that experience with her. I would 100 percent do it over again and again.

Jennifer truly is an angel and God's gift to families. Choosing her as my midwife has been one of…read morethe best decisions I've made in my life--three times now, and soon to be FOUR!!! She helped me bring these beautiful babies earthside in the most gentle, uplifting, and supportive way, guiding me from prenatal care through labor and postpartum with lots of wisdom and compassion. Each of my births was different, yet Jennifer always knew exactly how to navigate every moment with calm confidence. One of my favorite memories is seeing her walk through the door while I'm in labor. Even under the intense pressure of giving birth, the moment she arrives-- there is an immediate sense of relief and calm. Her presence alone fills the room with so much peace. What she does every day is nothing short of a miracle. In western society where medical intervention is predominant, she empowered me to trust my body and to believe in my innate power to birth naturally and beautifully. Under her care, I've always felt sooo loved! It has been one of the greatest blessings to have her by my side on this journey--from becoming a first-time mom to now preparing for baby number four. I recommend her with my whole heart to anyone looking for a midwife who will care for you like family. We love you so much, Jennifer! Thank you for being part of our story and for pouring so much love into bringing our babies into the world. You're simply, the BEST!

I never imagined I could have such an amazing birth. It was smooth, relaxing, and filled with…read moreharmony, even within the natural chaos of birth. It truly felt as if an angel was present that day. I'm so grateful to Jennifer for giving me the confidence and courage to try another home birth. My first home birth experience with a different group left me feeling in the dark during labor, so this time it was very important to me to build a close relationship with my midwife. I wanted to feel secure in that momma-midwife relationship. Quickly, I came to trust her deeply and she truly showed up for me and my family. I wanted to know that if anything went wrong, she would be there to guide me. Thankfully, everything went so smoothly, and we were blessed to have her there simply to support me. But I also know that if things hadn't gone well, she would have been right there beside us, leaving no stone unturned until we figured things out together. I've said this many times, and I truly believe it, a midwife is there to guide you if things go wrong. But when everything goes right, you simply give birth naturally and quietly. Thank you so much for all you do, Jennifer! I'm so grateful for you and cannot wait for my next birth with you by my side!

So grateful that I found this amazing doula team and mama community!…read more Krista Jawin worked closely with my husband and I to prepare us for the birth of our first child. She has truly been the guiding light through our journey into parenthood. We had the amazing, magical, beautiful, empowering home birth that we visualized during our birth education sessions with Krista. We know we would not have had this experience if it were not for her guidance before, during and after the birth of our baby. Thank you Krista for the amazing selfless work you do for mamas, babies, and families!!!!

I love Maureen and the team at In One Breath Center! I'm so thankful that I was referred to…read moreMaureen: I was halfway through my first pregnancy and my yoga instructor encouraged me to become educated about labor, birth, and postpartum life. I am SO glad I received that encouragement and Maureen's name from her. I had interviewed a couple doulas who I found on Yelp, but my 3rd call was Maureen and I knew by the end of our first phone conversation that she was the one who would be my teammate and would be there to witness the birth of my first baby! We opted to do a hospital birth (although I loved the idea of a midwifery center or a home birth, my husband's desire was to have our son born in a hospital setting) and I knew that I wanted the wisdom and support of a birth doula to assist my husband and I in making the best decisions possible during the labor & delivery process. My goal was to have a natural birth and I knew that might be challenging in the hospital setting. As a side-note, I had previously thought birth doulas were mainly for people who had extra money laying around - but now I don't know why I had that idea because it's not true in the least bit! We made a point to save where we could so that we could spend some on a doula. Before "The Day" arrived, we met with Maureen in person. She asked great questions about our wishes, fears, uncertainties and she helped us to write a very simple birth plan (or 'birth preferences'- since most of the time things DON'T go exactly as you plan for with birth!). She was in contact with us often in the weeks leading up the my due date, especially because at 34 weeks I needed to go to the hospital Triage due to intense/frequent Braxton Hicks and we also found out that baby was breech and would need to turn - and soon! She and Krista gave me excellent advice that I wouldn't have otherwise received - little suggestions and tricks for taking care of myself at home leading up to my due date. We wanted to keep the baby in the womb until he was closer to (or at) 40 weeks and we were hopeful he would flip around, too! So, Maureen advised me to rest, calm my mind, listen to hypnobirthing mp3s, etc. We kept in touch regularly for the 3-4 weeks before my water broke at 37 weeks + 1 day - baby boy waited until he was considered full-term and then wouldn't wait a day longer! He was placed in my arms 37 hours later! For the actual labor & delivery she met us at Hoag while we were still trying to get labor going (unsuccessfully) and then she supported us as the nurses suggested Pitocin to get things going. PItocin wasn't in our "Plan", but with Maureen's support, my husband and I asked that we start the process very slow & steady... LONG story short, I was able to deliver the baby vaginally without any drugs or intervention with exception of the Pitocin. Thank God we had Maureen - she helped with massaging, bathroom trips, various labor positions, pep talks, and she really supported my husband. I think that's the biggest takeaway- my husband had the confidence to tell the hospital staff our desires (when needed) because Maureen was his teammate when I was out of my usual mind during the labor process. Maureen is sincere, hard-working, loving, and just an all-around JOY to be around. God knew what he was doing when he set us up together. It's been nearly 6 months since my son was born (another pregnancy isn't in our imminent future) and when the time is right I know I will be dialing Maureen as soon as we make plans to have Baby #2. I encourage anyone who read this long-winded review to connect with Maureen before making your final decision if a birth doula is right for you! As my husband has told several other of our expecting couple-friends: "Talk to Maureen (or any doula you're considering), it's the best money we chose to spend during this season!"

We are so incredibly thankful for the support and guidance we had from Tiffany both during…read morepregnancy and birth. We also took her hypnobirthing course to prepare ourselves for birth and found the content very helpful. During the birth process Tiffany was so supportive, calm and reassuring which is exactly what I wanted for my labor. Her experience helped guide me through each phase of labor as she suggested different positions, reminded me of the applicable breath work, and was constantly being a positive energy in the room. I'm so grateful for her as it truly made for a positive birth experience. 10/10 would recommend Tiffany to other people. Thank you Tiffany!

There are absolutely no words to describe everything that Tiffany has done for me and my partner…read moreduring our pregnancy and birth experience. From the first call I had with her, her calming and compassionate energy immediately felt so good to me and I knew I wanted her along my pregnancy journey as my doula. She recommended taking her hypnobirthing class and I am SO happy I did. I learned so much about how beautiful and natural birth and labor can be. I truly had no idea it was even possible to approach birth like this. I ended up having to be induced early and Tiffany was a great support before she even arrived to the hospital, reassuring my partner and I and keeping us calm. As soon as she got there, I immediately felt more calm and ready to go through all the phases of labor. I ended up laboring unmedicated and I truly could NOT have done it without her support and guidance on how to breathe through different sensations. I'm so proud of myself for doing it and she made me believe I really could do it. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else there to witness the birth of my baby. She even took beautiful photos of my partner and I the moment our baby arrived that I will cherish forever. I could go on and on praising her- but overall I would recommend her to literally anyone- she is heaven sent

I love Jenna! Universe gave me her after my prayer…read more She gave me holistic tea that actually help me conceived! Then she was there for me all the way in my pregnancy. Very optimistic and honest. I never feel disappointed in her. There's few off feeling but I talked it out with her then she ALWAYS valid my feeling every single time. She's human just like us! She's so empathic person. She was there for my birth. She was life saver. Especially right after my son born- she hold my hands while doctor processed without me able to process for just few minutes. she also was there for me postpartum help me sort of my emotions and transition to new mother for my newborn son. Now my son is happy healthy boy. Bonus: she know ASL! (American sign language) and we are able to communicate in ASL. Deaf pregnant mamas- go to her if you live in local like OC or LA. She's great! Thank you Jenna for being amazing with me, my husband, and our son.

Jenna was my doula for my hospital birth.  This was going to be my first birth and I wanted to make…read moresure I had someone there that could advocate for me and support me in my birth journey.  I went back and forth on whether or not I needed a doula. I'm so glad I did.  Upon our first initial zoom meeting, her energy was so calming. My husband and I instantly knew she would be perfect for us.  Jenna exceeded all my expectations. She was extremely organized and always quick to respond. She has this pure willingness to help and I know she truly cares about each mama and their babies.   During my long birth, she assisted so much in comfort measures and suggesting different positions.  Birth could be overwhelming but having her there made me feel a lot more at ease. She was so kind and gentle and throughout the entire process, that never waivered.  Even though the birth was long, she was always patient. She even took some photos during our birth that we will cherish forever.  I appreciated having Jenna as part of my birth team so much and cant imagine doing it without her.  She's a passionate birth worker and it really does show. Even now, I use her as a resource for questions and she always responds quickly. Another beautiful thing I love is how she never imposes any of her own beliefs but instead, gives information and resources for you to make your own decision.   Overall, she's literally an angel and I would recommend her if you are thinking about hiring a doula! You will be so happy you did!