When I found out I was pregnant, many people told me to take labor and breastfeeding classes. After…read moresome research, I found that there weren't any classes locally offered to new moms, other than at Henry Mayo Hospital. And of course, their classes were only offered once a month. Unfortunately, they didn't work with my schedule. My main concern being a new mom was breastfeeding. I went online and tried finding a doula who would offer me a private class. Alas, I found Cali. What immediately impressed me was how quick she responded to my intro email. She was open to come over to my house, teach me the basics about breastfeeding and offer her advice postpartum. Cali was helpful, professional, and caring. Having my first baby with Cali's support made the experience that much better. So glad I found Cali!

When my husband and I found out we were expecting, we immediately started planning the type of…read morebirth we wanted. It wasn't long until we felt very overwhelmed by all the decisions and challenges that faced us. One of our friends recommended that we hire a doula to help us with the process... and so the search began. We met with a few different doulas, however as soon as we met Cali, we knew she was the perfect fit for our growing family. We felt very comfortable with her, she was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, and her beliefs aligned with ours about the ideal birth. In addition, she offered us private parenting classes since our schedules were always conflicting with the hospital's classes we were interested in taking. In all of our meetings before the birth, Cali came prepared and ready to work. However, I always felt like I was meeting with a good friend. When my water broke 1 month early, Cali dropped everything to be at my side (even though it was her birthday!!) She even came to our house first to help pack for the hospital, keep me calm until my husband got home from work, and even installed our car seat (since we were so unprepared for such an early arrival!) I was a little unsure that I was going to be able to follow the birth plan we had put together, to keep things all natural, with no medical intervention, but with Cali's help, I was! She was calm and encouraging through my entire labor, and provided support for my husband as he coached me through a successful, all natural birth. We could not be more grateful. After the birth, Cali constantly checked in on us, and offered advice and help when we were having some difficulties with breast-feeding during her postpartum visit. We are so thankful that we can look back on our labor in a positive light, and we have Cali to thank for that. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Doula.

I had the most wonderful experience at Pure Births! From the moment I walked in for the info…read moresession and tour I knew I was in the right place and that I would be birthing my baby there. I didn't even felt the need to look into any other birthing center. I transferred my care from an OBGYN to Pure Births a little after I was 20 weeks pregnant and they helped me make sure all the paperwork was completed quickly and smoothly. I felt cared for and supported by everybody at Pure Births through each prenatal and postnatal appointment. I literally cannot imagine how I would have gotten through my pregnancy without them. They listened to my every little worry, reassured me that everything was okay, and encouraged my preference of wholistic care. Pure Births also works with a lactation consultant and a childbirth educator that provide classes at their facility to help you be prepare for when your baby comes - these classes were so informative and they helped me feel lees nervous about becoming a new mom and breastfeeding my baby. I am specially grateful for Angela, she did my intake session and was the midwife on call the day I gave birth, I felt so safe, understood, and cared for with her. You will all forever hold a special place in my heart!

I had the most beautiful experience at Pure Birth. From the prenatal visits, the guidance, the…read moreclasses - to the actual birth of my first child. No words can explain this experience. The midwives were amazing, it was very personal and intimate, I kind of want to get pregnant again just to give birth at the birth center again lol! I am beyond grateful for the team of midwives and the birth center. I'll never forget it! So professional, spiritual, holistic, I wish every momma will get to feel what I felt giving birth there. Truly magical.

If you are in the process of finding a doula/midwife, look no further! I could not recommend Chavah…read moreenough. We hired Chavah as our doula, and I l cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was nothing short of incredible throughout our entire journey during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From the very beginning, Chavah was so supportive, knowledgeable, and reassuring. No question ever felt too small or silly. She answered everything with such care, patience, and expertise, which gave me and my husband so much peace of mind. Her presence alone was calming and soothing. She advocated for us and even empowered us to advocate for ourselves. Chavah truly cares and is so knowledge and that is exactly who you want supporting you during your pregnancy and birth. My husband and I are beyond grateful for Chavah. Hire her and you will be in the best of hands!

Let me start by saying that Chavah is one of the kindest souls I've ever met! When we first found…read moreout we were pregnant, Chavah was referred to us by a dear friend who used her for her home birth, and was so thrilled with her birth experience. Unfortunately that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, but even though we hadn't formally signed paperwork or "hired" Chavah she still so graciously walked us through the most difficult and painful experience of our life (and I might add that was without even meeting us or receiving a dime from us.) When we were blessed with our rainbow baby, we were not sure we wanted a home birth due to the previous miscarriage anxiety was obviously high. So we started care with a different provider, whom we did not end up being happy with. We switched care to Chavah and that was the absolute best decision we ever made! She honestly saved my pregnancy and allowed me to have the best outcome at my birth. Chavah caught many things the previous provider missed, like low iron and border line GD. She helped educate me to manage the GD with diet and finger pricking and she also helped me raise my iron levels. The educational component that Chavah provides is unlike any other we received and we took many many classes. She is patient, answers all your questions and believe me I have a lot of them, and she just has a way of teaching that makes it enjoyable and easy to remember. When it came time to the birth we were hoping for a home birth, but knew with some of my aliments that a hospital transfer was highly likely. We did decided to transfer to the hospital early in my labor by choice not out of necessity because that just made the most sense for my case. I was in labor at the hospital for almost two days and Chavah was right by my side almost the entire time. She just went home once to get some rest when my Doula came and she knew I had the care I needed. Chavah was soooooo pivotal in my birth, as she saved me from a C-section by petitioned the doctor to allow me more time to dilate. She really impressed me as she stated facts to the doctor showing the doctor that both baby and I were doing perfectly fine and another hour was exactly what my body needed. She also ensured that I got the delayed cord clamping I wanted, even when the doctor tried multiple times to cut it early. Chavah literally held the placenta so that my baby could receive all his blood. Her postpartum care has been just as amazing as all her other care. The amount of times I have called Chavah crying and she has helped me through my struggles as a new mom are countless. She is so encouraging and supportive which is exactly what you need in this fragile postpartum state! Her support through the challenging breastfeeding experience is what has kept me going. And this week alone, she came over and we had a fun baby wearing class! Chavah's heart is so pure and her desire to help not only mamas but families was made so evident to us through our experience with her. When it comes time for out next baby, she will absolutely have to be part of our birth team! I highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant, she will transform your pregnancy experience and your journey to motherhood.

We used Val and her company about three months ago and the experience we received was nothing but…read morepositive. As a first time mom, it was a relief to know that we were in good hands in handing off my placenta. She was quick in responding, made drop off/pick up seamless, and checked in on us postpartum to ensure we were okay. I hope to be using Val and her company again for any additional blessings.

I had a wonderful experience with Val at Feel Good Placenta and highly recommend their services to…read moreany new mom considering placenta encapsulation. From the very beginning, communication was clear, professional, and supportive, which made the entire process feel easy. They coordinated pickup seamlessly after delivery, even after our delivery plans changed they were right there when needed and handled everything with care and professionalism. My capsules were delivered quickly, beautifully packaged, and came with clear instructions also check-in's and any questions! I found the experience incredibly positive. I noticed more stable energy levels, a smoother emotional transition postpartum, and overall felt more supported in my recovery. It gave me peace of mind knowing I was doing something intentional for my healing during those early weeks. For me, I can honestly say it was a worthwhile part of my postpartum care especially after a c-section. Even a few capsules made a noticeable difference in how I felt adjusting to life with our first newborn. I'm so grateful I chose Feel Good Placenta and would absolutely use them again!

I've had the pleasure of having Tnah encapsulate all three of my children's placentas over the last…read more4 years. She's been amazing and goes the extra effort (she came at 4am to pick up for one of the births!). She also makes soups which are very tasty and nourishing during those first few weeks post-partum. She's very knowledgeable in her field and has always been supportive of all things motherhood related. I recommend her to any mother-to-be.

From the moment I first spoke with Tnah on the phone her warmth and openness felt like home. She…read moregave me a safe nurturing space to process how I wanted to move through my final weeks of pregnancy and enter the world anew postpartum.  I had a Bengkung Belly Bind with Tnah. The entire experience with Tnah was exactly what my soul and body longed for after giving birth. Her energy was immediately soothing to my fragile overstimulated nervous system. The massage and belly bind were exactly what my body needed to really begin healing.  I had two sessions with Tnah and then used the belly bind for the first six weeks postpartum. It was the greatest gift I could have ever given to myself postpartum. It allowed me to recenter and for my body to heal quickly so that I could be of service to my baby. If I could have had more sessions with Tnah I would have in a second! I am so grateful to Tnah. She is truly a love warrior and incredibly gifted at being there for women as they enter this new portal.

If you're thinking of getting a Doula ...stop thinking and get CC. I can't thank her enough. CC was…read morethere for both my kiddos birth. She brought a lot of comfort to me while I was in labor. There's moments in which you want strategies for you to ease the pain of labor. CC helped me through the pain on top of giving me positive messages throughout both my births. I felt safe and that makes a world of a difference when you're giving birth. I knew I was in the right hands and was so thankful she was part of my birthing team. Love you CC!!

I decided to find a doula based upon a traumatic birth experience and a friend pushing me for a…read morevbac. I interviewed a handful of doulas (on FaceTime due to the pandemic) most with multiple levels of experience. CC was the last doula that I interviewed and I knew that my search was over. Despite me being her first client, I could tell just from our FaceTime conversation that she was passionate about being a doula and truly would do her best to support me through this pregnancy and delivery. During the pregnancy and especially in the days leading up to my delivery, she was a wealth of knowledge and when she didn't know an answer she would admit that she didn't and do research. When I went into labor, she immediately came over and helped me labor at home until I was ready to go to the hospital. From there she supported myself and my husband staying in contact with him so that I could rest. Without CC reassuring me that I was capable of a successful vbac I honestly never would have had the confidence to try. If we have a 3rd child I will definitely hire CC again and hopefully we will be able to have her present. Thank you CC!

If you are looking for a postpartum doula look no further! Erica is the absolute best!…read more Erica recently worked with me, my husband, and our newborn baby for postpartum care during the first 6/7 weeks. My postpartum experience was without-a-doubt better, smoother, and more present, grounded and do-able because of Erica. She absolutely helped us get our parenting journey off to a wonderful more confident start. From our first interactions with Erica she made us feel comfortable and supported. She has an incredible talent of being exactly where you need her without you having to plan or think about it. Erica is gentle, caring and nurturing and her approach made the early weeks of postpartum feel special and sacred. She is incredibly patient and knowledgeable and answered all of my many many many questions and never made me feel funny for asking! I would strongly recommend Erica to anyone welcoming a new baby!

Erica is an angel sent from heaven. The moment you meet her, you can feel her calming, caring and…read morebeautiful energy. She is one of a kind. She listens, she does such a beautiful job taking care of mom and baby. She is an extraordinary doula and she gives the best massages. Having a newborn can feel so overwhelming, but with Erica by your side, you'll be in amazing hands. Don't hesitate to hire her, you won't regret it.

Working with Julia has been a God-sent gift. After having my first home birth 2.5 years ago, I…read moreplanned to do it again, although I was not expecting all the challenges that life would present right before the birth. In an extremely unfortunate event, my brother and sister-in-law, who were supposed to have their first baby right around my due date, suddenly lost their child during birth. I was in absolute shock and deep grief, and I was contemplating whether a home birth was the safest option for me. I found Julia, and she held my hand through every moment of fear and self-doubt throughout my prenatal care. She showed me what heartfelt understanding can look like while still not losing sight of what she knew I was capable of. I knew in my bones that a home birth was what I desired, but having this happen so close to me shook my confidence and sparked so much fear in me. During my birth, Julia held my hand every step of the way. She was proactive in her approach, giving me positions to hold that resulted in direct progression of labor, all while being very attuned to me and the baby throughout the process. I went from having a 38-hour labor with my first child to a 14-hour labor with my second, with only 4 hours of active labor. I honestly can't recommend her enough!!! Julia carries a deep understanding and love of midwifery care and her expertise are showcased in her level of care and knowledge. I had the most beautiful birth and felt so supported thanks to her guidance and heartfelt diligent care.

Julia was our midwife for both of our children - our daughter's birth at SCV Birth Center and our…read moreson's home birth and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She is so calm, kind, and supportive, and she made both my husband and me feel completely comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Julia's gentle presence and expertise brought such peace and confidence to both of our births. We would choose her again and again - she's truly a blessing to the families she supports! We miss her dearly!

This is my second time having a beautiful homebirth and prenatal as well as postpartum care…read more Truly a birth whisperer and if I decide to have another child she will bet midwife again! Johanna is an absolute angel her care her joy and pure positivity is everything. The confidence she has is utterly incredible and I felt safe throughout the entire experience! Mind you I'm 44 years young and this is my 5th child she delivered my other baby 8 years ago! Will always choose Johanna!

Johanna is IRREPLACEABLE! Truly one of the most outstanding care providers I have ever worked with…read more I am so blessed she brought my baby into the world. I would recommend her over and over and over. She is sweet, caring, and most importantly knows her shit. We love her!!!

Marisol is one of the best things to have happened for my pregnancy! Previously having 2 prior C…read moresections I was having drs tell me left and right that I could not have a VBAC even after doing my own research. Marisol helped me achieve my goal of a natural birth and I can't thank her enough. She believed in me, helped me make informed decision, and cared for me throughout the rest of my pregnancy and labor/delivery. She is very thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring and I'll recommend her to any future mamas I know

It was an amazing experience thanks to Marisol for always being there since moment one to the end…read more I'm so grateful for all the support she gave me to feel comfortable and for all ways advocating for me in the hospital and later with lactation! I was able to successfully breast feed and later pump feed for a year while I went back to school. I could not have done it without her! And her office where she uses to teach is amazing it makes you feel that you are in a safe space it just feels like if you're in your own home.