Miriam is such a bright and beautiful soul. I was searching for. HypnoBirthing class that was…read moreactually in person and met with her virtually one time and was sold. She truly cares about you, your family, and your birthing experience. She is so much more than a doula, she hears and sees you as a pregnant person, building this life and does anything she can to accommodate your needs. The flexibility and openness she offers really sets her apart. I also did bodywork with her while 38 weeks pregnant. We had a ball feeling my contractions and she helped alleviate quite a bit of back pain and some SPD pain. The most relaxing day of my entire pregnancy! Lol. Go see her, she's phenomenal. I only wish I could have hired her as my doula.

I came across Miriam (Lucero Healings) through a twist of fate! I was planning a home birth and had…read moreanother doula that was to attend my birth. However, my doula came down with Covid the day I went into labor. This is where Miriam stepped in! She came highly recommended and was fortunately available to help guide me on such a transforming experience. From the moment she arrived I felt so peaceful. She was very hands on and did not wait for me to request things but instead took initiative which was exactly what I needed, as it was hard to think through those contractions. She was so in tune to my needs from massaging to essential oils to counter pressure ...she did it all! My midwives actually barely made it right as I was pushing but I had no fear. I genuinely felt that Miriam's presence gave me strength and peace ! After the birth she helped clean my home, went into my kitchen to grab me a snack and even held a straw to my lips while nursing...the sweetest moment was when she wrapped my midsection and put socks on my feet in such a humble way. I highly recommend her! Photo by: Karissa M Raya

Navigating the search for a suitable placenta encapsulation spot can be quite overwhelming, but…read moreBrittany's phone consultation made the entire experience remarkably easy. Her clarity in explaining the process was invaluable, putting me at ease during a time that can be quite overwhelming with picking a place for such a special experience She promptly came to the hospital to pick up the placenta, and despite a mishap with the hospitals handling of my placenta she skillfully created a salve, pills, and tincture that I am absolutely in love with. Even more touching was the fact that she sent me a picture of my placenta, and it's so special for us . there is a $115 fee for Brittany to come pick up the placenta from the hospital. While you have the option to avoid this fee by making the trip yourself by driving to Fullerton it's unrealistic to make a trip like that after giving birth , considering the challenges , I believe the fee is entirely worth it. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Brittany to others seeking placenta encapsulation services.

I can't say enough good things about Brittany. She was easily reachable and answered so many of my…read morequestions. She gave me lots of information regarding her specialty and what she had to offer. She came to my home after the birth of my son to grab my placenta and make me a smoothie which was so delicious. She made me capsules, a tincture and a salve. Super impressed and happy with her services. If youre looking for a placenta specialist, Brittany is your girl!

I found The Feel Good Company through a heavy Google review search and landed on them when finding…read morethe company with the best reviews. When I reached out to Valerie she explained the paperwork and process very easily and I felt very at ease with her process. I had my daughter in March and her and her husband Henry were in constant contact with my husband throughout the pre and post delivery process. They were very friendly and communicative. We chose the Happiness bundle and received the capsules 4 days after I delivered. I felt the capsules really did help with my emotions and stress levels. My husband and I both truly noticed a difference when I started taking them. Even months after delivery, Valerie reached out to follow up on how I was feeling. I would highly recommend Valerie and The Feel Good Company and I would 100% work with them again if I we had another baby here in Los Angeles.

Bad customer service, terrible experience and didn't even make it through the entire process. She…read morewas rude and condescending and refused to talk on the phone and only wanted to text. Never see a professional not want to be able to answer all questions to understand the type of care needed and required and then sends a flyer that shows she does delivery for additional fee yet when I inquired she said only if I spend a extra $200 .. * To your reply; I reached out in Dec and you did the same thing ( not wanting to talk on the phone name only text and sent your flyer ) but after looking at your paid reviews I decided to give you another chance yet you proved me correct. You said you can take us on then after me asking two or three questions you changed your mind when I refused to get the $500 service you suggested instead of the $300 I inquired about. Wha is NOT ok is you lying * Now she updates her replies and again trying to make herself sound better and seem better than the experience she provided! I pray the best for you at the end of the day you were rude , off-putting , and dismissive.

I'm disappointed in myself for not encapsulating my placenta when I had my 2nd child (I struggled a…read morelot during my postpartum), but I'm so glad I did for my 3rd. Unfortunately, I'm someone that doesn't have "a village" and my husband is not capable of taking more than a week off (which I'm grateful for). This time around I wasn't stuck on survival mode, and I was able to enjoy motherhood despise being in the newborn trenches. Many times, I would be running on no more than 2 hours of sleep. Yet, I was alert and in a great mood. It also helped with my milk supply. I HIGHLY recommend encapsulating your placenta. I rave about it to all my friends. It really did wonders for me, and I hope it can too for other women. Great quality, I had no issues with the taste either. Thank you, NuHealth Placenta! If I do get pregnant again, I will be a returning customer.

I had the most incredible experience with NuHealth Placenta. From the moment I inquired, the team…read morewas so attentive and friendly. Booking my encapsulation process was so easy and organized. The team picked up my placenta directly from the hospital and dropped it off at my house within a couple of days. Not to mention, they gifted me a keepsake of my baby's umbilical cord that is now in her nursery. I have been taking the pills and have felt very good postpartum. So grateful for my recovery.

Having Jessie as a midwife enabled me to have the most beautiful pregnancy and birth experience. I…read morefeel so grateful that I had the ability to have a home birth because it was a life changing and transformative experience, and that was in no small part due to who Jessie is and how she works. Contrasting from OB care where every appointment is hurried and routine, Jessie invests in you as a person. Appointments are up to one hour and explore all aspects of health: physical, emotional, mental, etc. Jessie has a magical way about her in the way she advises you and listens that's non-judgmental but supportive. I felt so empowered and supported through it all. During the birth, I'll never forget when Jessie looked me in the eye as I neared the end and told me the only way out was through and I took a big breath and powered through. We did a home, water birth and it was the most special experience. I hope more and more women are able to navigate pregnancy and birth with Jessie or midwives like her. And overall I left this experience wiser about my own body and health, prepared to care for our baby, more confident and more.

This review is long over due. First and foremost the quality of care you will receive from Jessie…read moreprenatally and postpartum is like nothing you will ever experience from a traditional OB/ Provider. She is genuinely caring, compassionate, nurturing and responsive. We had a few scares during our pregnancy that of course had to happen later at night and she was quick to answer and respond in a calm but urgent way. The same has been true postpartum. She ALWAYS has you & your babies health and best interests in mind when discussing options and care. She is informative and relays the perfect mix of holistic/ evidence based medicine and western medicine if needed. Once you have a conversation with her you'll understand why she is the best. Jessie, We love you so much and we are so grateful that you were with us every step of the way to bring our baby girl into the world happy and healthy.

Absolute LIFE CHANGER!!!…read more I cannot recommend Nancy enough. Every woman, especially mothers or anyone needing a safe space to slow down and find themselves again, deserves to be treated to this experience. From the very beginning to the very end, I felt so taken care of, so loved, and so deeply understood. The session itself was unlike anything else. I received a traditional sobada maya and a closing of bones ritual combined with a powerful guided meditation that allowed me to get completely in touch with my body. It brought up all the emotions in the most therapeutic, restorative way possible. The atmosphere is so peaceful, warm, and inviting from the moment you walk in. Nancy even sent me home with a special herbal tea and an herbal bath to continue the healing process at home. Her intuition and care are unmatched. Nancy, thank you so much for everything. If you are looking for a practitioner who pours her heart into her work and helps you completely renew your mind and body, please book your appointment with Nancy immediately!

Nancy has been with my family twice as our postpartum doula/night nurse, and we feel so incredibly…read morelucky to have found her. She supported our family for 8-9 weeks after the births of our children and truly made those early postpartum weeks feel manageable rather than overwhelming and scary. Nancy has the warmest, most nurturing presence -- she's kind, caring, and incredibly intuitive. She's the kind of person who comes into your home and immediately becomes part of your family. She helped us get both babies on a schedule and guided us through all the uncertainty that comes with those first few weeks. For every question, she had an answer. For every challenge, she had a plan to overcome it. More than anything, Nancy became our village when we didn't have one. Her support meant everything to our family, and we were so grateful to have had her by our side during such an important time. We've joked that we'd have a third child only to have Nancy back with us for another extended period of time. We truly cannot recommend her highly enough! Separately, I experienced Nancy's Mayan postnatal massage and the Closing of the Bones ceremony. As with everything she does, Nancy was so caring and ensured the massage was tailored to my body's specific needs. The Closing of the Bones ceremony helped me feel so centered and calm, like I had put a big, beautiful bow on my pregnancy journey, and was ready to move forward with getting back to my regular self. It was an incredibly special experience that I would recommend to all new moms.

After the Long Beach Birthing Center closed unexpectedly, my husband immediately began searching…read moreeverywhere for a midwife who could take over our birth care. From the very beginning, we knew we did not want a hospital birth--both because of the high costs and the increased rate of C-sections. Finding the right midwife felt urgent and incredibly important, especially since this was my first pregnancy. That's when we found Laura. From the first conversation, my husband and Laura connected very well, and after meeting her in person, we knew she was the right choice. Laura made me feel truly welcomed, cared for, heard, and supported--something that meant everything to me as a first-time mom. At every appointment, Laura took the time to explain how our baby was doing, confirmed that she was positioned correctly, and walked us through what to expect at each stage. She guided me on workouts, nutrition, and overall prenatal care, always making sure I felt confident and informed. Anytime I had worries or questions, Laura reassured us that our baby girl was progressing beautifully, which brought us so much peace throughout the pregnancy. When the big day finally arrived, labor began early in the morning but didn't turn active until the following day. At around 3 a.m. in June, our little girl decided it was finally time. Labor was long, but Laura and her team were absolutely incredible. They supported me every step of the way--offering water, snacks, encouragement, and constant reassurance. They regularly checked our baby's heartbeat to ensure she was doing well and never made me feel rushed or pressured. I had planned on a water birth, but my body had other plans--and Laura was so supportive and adaptable, honoring what my body needed in the moment. By morning, our baby girl arrived (quite literally popping out!), and Laura guided me calmly and confidently through delivery. Her presence made me feel relaxed, safe, and completely cared for. Laura and her team handled everything with such professionalism and compassion, allowing me to focus entirely on welcoming my daughter into the world. I also can't say enough great things about her lactation consultant, Chelsea, who was absolutely amazing and so helpful. Laura even recommended our pediatrician and doctor, which made the transition into postpartum care seamless. Because of Laura, I was able to spend extra, uninterrupted time bonding with my baby girl, and that experience is something I will forever cherish. I am beyond grateful that Laura was available when we needed her most. If I am ever pregnant again, there is no question--I would absolutely return to Laura without hesitation. Thank you Laura for all the support you have given us!

I moved to Redondo Beach at 30 weeks pregnant, searching for a midwife for a VBAC after two…read moreC-sections. Despite warnings, I hired Laura because she had experienced a VBA2C herself, which made me feel confident in her abilities. I paid $7,000 before 37 weeks, but from the start, red flags appeared. Laura frequently overshared personal issues- venting about her husband mistreating her and why recent clients were transferred to the hospital. She described one transfer as a mother "refusing to get on her hands and knees despite being in pain." It felt like more of her clients were being transferred than successfully giving birth at her center. Additionally, she and her children were constantly sick, making me worry about exposure as a pregnant mom with toddlers. As my due date approached, she had me sign paperwork with business names from other midwives, clearly copied and pasted, which felt sloppy and unprofessional. When my water broke, she gave me swabs that were supposed to turn bright blue if it was amniotic fluid. Even though I knew my water had broken, the test initially didn't change color, so Laura dismissed it, insisting I had urinated on myself. It took days for a proper swab to confirm it, delaying care and increasing my risk of infection. When I expressed concern, she casually asked if I "wanted to go to the hospital," then told me that legally she'd have to transfer me after three days- completely disregarding the fact that I had been telling her about my water breaking all along. At one of my appointments, she introduced another midwife, Amy, which made me uncomfortable because Laura had previously vented to me about how Amy "wouldn't stop touching her" during her own labor despite being asked not to. She even called Amy the B-word and said Amy walked out on her during labor. Knowing this, it felt extremely unprofessional that she brought her in to assist with my care. Later, Laura accused me of avoiding check-ups, which was untrue and upsetting. I lived three minutes from the birthing center and was always willing to come in. Despite her personal struggles, I had even offered to support her. During labor, Laura's birth assistant, Haika, was the only good part of my experience. She was kind, gentle, and truly passionate about birth work. If you're looking for a midwife, I highly recommend skipping Laura and going straight to Haika. When Haika was present, I was progressing well, reaching 7 cm. But when Laura took over so Haika could rest, everything changed. Her cervical exams were painful, rough, and intrusive. Her energy was intimidating, and I stopped progressing. Eventually, I had to transfer to the hospital, and honestly, I was relieved to leave. At the hospital, I received an epidural, which allowed me to relax enough to fully dilate, but during my stay, I was also sexually harassed by a doctor who is now under investigation at Cedars. After birth, I discovered that Laura had taken several photos of my private areas without my consent. I asked her to delete them, and while she agreed, she never did so in front of me. She also failed to complete my postpartum visits, using her constant illnesses as an excuse, but never reached out to reschedule or check on me or my newborn. Seven months later, she sent me a Mother's Day text, but by then, I had nothing more to say--she never followed through on the care I paid for. It took me a year to write this, but it needs to be shared. My experience was the opposite of the glowing reviews I read before hiring her. Every time she gets a negative review, a friend posts a five-star one, but those of us who've actually worked with her know the truth. I've since connected with other former clients who had similar experiences. If you're searching for a midwife, please reconsider working with Laura. This is a warning from one mother to another- there are far better options. ** and just like i said, immediately after Laura gets a negative review, she asks a friend (or it could be her behind a fake profile) to give a 5 star review. She's extremely toxic and if you work with her- you will 100% see how accurate the negative reviews are. Hire at your own risk!

Wanted to provide an additional update since it's been about 3 months. On October 27,2025 I…read morerequested a receipt for the "services" and Marisol agreed. Till this day I have not received any sort of receipt for the "services" provided. Adding to my feelings of being ignored, since she got what she wanted the payment of $2,800 dollars.

This review truly breaks my heart to write. When I get pregnant with my second child and I…read morecontacted Marisol right away to book her as my Doula. I was so excited to finally meet her in person and I signed the contract right away. I immediately sent over my deposit and I requested that she provide me with a receipt for the deposit . The fact that she was initially declining my request for a receipt because she wanted to wait until after the baby was born was probably the first sign that trouble was coming. I went back-and-forth with her and asked to get my receipt for the money that I had already paid so that I could use that receipt for a reimbursement with my flexible spending account. She still refused to give me the receipt so I reached out to my flexible spending company and asked them if I had to wait for the baby to be born in order to be reimbursed and they said no. Finally, Marisol agreed to give me a receipt for my deposit. I found this quite odd since people generally get a receipt when money exchanges hands. My husband and I meet with Marisol around 36 weeks to go over the birth plan. I tell her that my plan is to have her help me labor at home as much as possible since I wanted to reduce the likelihood of medical interventions. I also asked they she capture some photos for us. Marisol explained that we should not contact her right away if labor starts in the middle of the night, only call when ready. She kept stressing this point and even emailed me a document that says to only call when we are ready for her to come. A couple of weeks later I go into labor late one night. My labor progressed quickly and we called Marisol when we wanted her to come over, no answer. I then texted her. A short time later I told her we were headed to the hospital. Labor pains got so intense that I was not able to monitor my phone so my husband and Marisol were texting. Labor pains were so intense so I requested an epidural at the hospital. Once Marisol got this information , she assumed she had more time. I guess she didn't take into account that that epidural was not completed. Long story short, she didn't make her way to the hospital until after the kid was born. Per her contract, she had 90 minutes to get to me. My labor was quick but she had a 3 hour heads up. I was actually disappointed that she came to the hospital because now it feels like a random acquaintance just showed up for one of the biggest days of your life and now you have to entertain them. She stayed with us until we got transferred to our postpartum room. At this point, Marisol was not a part of my birth story at all and I was angry. A couple days later I immediately requested a partial refund. She denied my request saying she was "available." Instead she offered me one additional 3 hour postpartum visit. I didn't accept that and said we could discuss this matter when she did her postpartum visit. During the visit, Marisol said she could tell that I "felt some type of way" and she asked me to share my feelings. I told her I felt cheated, I'm out a lot of money and she didn't have to do anything. It was her choice to not come to me right away, I followed all of her instructions. Marisol then told me she was actually on her way to me but she needed time to shower, clean her doula supplies and pack her doula bag. Once she heard about the epidural, she returned home to pack snacks. This information infuriated me....she missed my birth for this?!?! This is an area where you don't get a do over. I would imagine that with the nature of this job you would always have your supplies clean and ready. She ended up offering me 12 postpartum hours. I told her that was not what I wanted since I didn't want to think of things for her to help me with. In plus, it's easy to get help during the day. I ended up requesting my money back and threatening legal action since she breached her own contract. In the end she agreed to return 1/2 of my money ($1400) and I was able to avoid legal action. (I didn't mind taking legal action, this was an open and shut case according to the guidance I received). I'd say she still came out ahead, $1400 for 2 short visits to my house and a short 45 minute visit to the hospital after my kid was born. I am beyond bummed about this experience. So yes, I still "feel some type of way!" I'm not sure how you could say you were available yet you missed the birth. And I still can't comprehend the rationale. I'm so confused.

Danellia was our natural birth educator thru @LaFuente and I highly recommend her class. For those…read moreof you worried about cost, you get a lot of bang for your buck-- she really is providing you 3 services for the price of 1. Here's the breakdown: +Birth Educator She is super knowledgable and passionate. I watched a ton of videos and read a ton of articles, but she helped synthesize the info so it wasn't overwhelming. Her descriptions of the stages of birth gave me a clear roadmap of what to anticipate. She made abstract and complex concepts easy to understand. (Here's looking at you Effacement Balloon exercise) Compared to 3 free Kaiser classes, this HANDS DOWN was more valuable. Those classes were redundant, with little substantive info. One of her 10 min videos on lactation clearly presented info that took more than 2-hours in the Kaiser lactation course. (Read the KP workbook available online to get the essence of the info.) +Pre-game Doula She gave us an outline for a birth plan. She discussed possible interventions and methods to advocate for yourself. If you don't have a doula this is INCREDIBLY helpful. If you do, it is still valuable. I came into my doula sessions more informed, like I had a second opinion, and I could hone in on the areas of specific concern. Plus, I knew what to expect and ask of my doula Stevie Merino @solandrootsdoula (who I love and also recommend btw). So in essence, Danellia optimizes the value of your doula services. Her real world experience with local hospitals let us get into the nitty gritty and ask real specific questions. I used some of her pain management technique (with my doula and partner), an adaptation of her breathing technique, and her ice exercise in the labor room and for the surges (contractions) before hand. +Counselor She was the counselor that we didn't know we would need. I vacillated between being a ball of anxiety, rage, and ease and my partner was real worked up as well (more so during pregnancy, than postpartum). I'll attribute that to not knowing what to expect, internalized pressure, and hormones I figure. But for me Danellia greatest strength was in holding space where you could share your worries and ask ALL your questions and even frustrations. She held it compassionately, non-judgmentally, and normalized what was happening. And unlike another paid program we did, it was beyond mental/logical support, it was that AND she was a settled and calming energy. In summary, just do it. Sign up for her class. Check out @LaFuente. I hear it is available virtually too now. Birth and postpartum is challenging, especially these days. So get all the support you can get! Regardless, may you have a pregnancy and birth filled with ease.

I was so pleased to have received Danellia's placenta encapsulation service. Danellia is very kind,…read moreprofessional, and knowledgeable. You can hear the passion for her work in the way she speaks about it. She explained everything thoroughly to me as to what her encapsulation service entails and how pick up and drop off would work. When it came to being in labor I didn't have to worry about a thing. Danellia and my birth team were able to communicate with one another to make sure she knew I would be giving birth soon. The day after I gave birth Danellia was able to swiftly pick up my placenta and take it for processing. It was important to me to have a photo of this beautiful organ that my body grew to keep my baby alive all 9 months. Not only did Danellia take a photo, she made sure to make it extra special placing beautiful herbs next to the placenta for the photo. A couple days later my placenta was already encapsulated, made into a tincture, and ready for drop off. So we coordinated a smooth drop off where I received my entire placenta package which included placenta pills, placenta tincture, placenta print, and umbilical cord keepsake. But of course with how caring Danellia is she went a step further and brought along some soup for my husband and I and a traditional Mexican postpartum drink for me called atole. This meant so much to us as we were only 3 days postpartum and had 0 time or energy to cook meals for ourselves. My placenta print came out so beautiful! Im so excited to frame it and hang it in my son's room. The placenta pills have been super helpful in giving me energy, establishing my milk supply, and stabilizing my hormones which in turn stabilizes my mood. In fact my placenta pills gave me so much energy I could only take them earlier in the day. If I waited until the afternoon to take them I would be up late at night! Aside from that I loved the way the package was put together and presented. Danellia gifted me some herbs from her garden and had a card in the bag that explained how to take the placenta pills and tincture. I am 6 weeks postpartum now and can now start taking my tincture which I'm so happy to have! I chose to have a tincture made because it will last forever since it is an alcohol extract. Overall I was so happy I made the decision to have this sacred organ encapsulated by someone who has so much respect for it and for birthing people. The energy that went into my capsules was important which is why I specifically chose Danellia and her grounding, calming, loving energy. Thank you Danellia for supporting me during my postpartum journey.

Are you kidding me????…read more Sarah was in the top three of the best things that happened to us during the birth of our daughter!!! I've told her time and time again she under charges for her services, since she comes to your house more than once, she is there for the birth and does a follow up. She is the reason my wife was able to go through labor drug free and almost pain free (ask my wife she actually says its not that painful) plus she helped our cousin with a natural birth in a hospital too. Sarah is a certified Hypnobirthing doula, I should add which worked really well for us. So if your flavor is a home birth, birth center or hospital birth she is the one to call since she can work in all scenarios and without getting in the way of the Doctors, Nurses or Midwife. She is respectful of your wishes and your birth plan. Everyone should know she works all over the southland so if you are in Pasadena, OC, Westside, you name it she will likely do it. I'll happily call her for the next baby....if the wife lets us have one ;-)

Sarah is incredible.. My husband and I were referred to her by another doula friend of mine.. We…read morehad interviewed several other doulas but Sarah seemed to fit in with our needs best.. To say I had a difficult pregnancy would be an understatement... We still wanted to have the most natural birth we could and Sarah patiently walked us through all of our questions and concerns. Any time we had a question come up she was right there to walk us through it and if she didn't have an immediate answer she would point us in the right direction. We had an emergency induction and were incredibly scared. Sarah was right there with us every step of the way... This sweet woman slept in her car so she could be there the moment it was go time. There's no doubt in our minds we would have ended up in a C-Section had she not been there in my face keeping me going. She was an amazing support to my husband as well as we were not prepared mentally for what we were going through. After 33 hours of induced labor we still had the natural birth we had so desperately wanted. This woman is a god send. Why doulas arent covered by insurance is beyond me, but our investment in Sarah was worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and hire Sarah, I promise you that you won't regret it.