I found Labor of Love by doing some of my own research online. And thank God I did! My doula,…read moreKaren, was my rock throughout my labor and was 100,000 percent amazing--I'll definitely be working with her for my second! A little backstory: I was overwhelmed and so nervous about finding "the one" person to be a part of the most important event of my life. After doing my research and reading through all these bios, I honestly was left feeling overwhelmed, especially knowing how indecisive I can be. I knew I just had to trust my intuition and my gut on this one! After looking at Karen's bio on their website, I had such a good feeling. Staci (the owner), who was super friendly and professional, helped me get connected with Karen, and I booked an interview right away! Karen was so sweet and asked me about my pregnancy experience so far. We discussed how I wanted my birth to go and any concerns I had. There wasn't any pressure to hire her, and it just felt like she was already invested in me, like I was already family. I even had her video chat with my husband to make sure we both felt comfortable and vibed well together--and we sure did! Overall, Karen ended up being the perfect balance of knowledge, experience, and professionalism. It was the most perfect amount of care I could have asked for. She was also such an advocate for my birth plan to work out. Before, during, and after my labor and birth, she was always naturally in tune with what I needed. She was never overbearing, worked so well with my husband, and gave him space to be a part of my support team as well. I am so grateful to have come across Labor of Love

The business owner is quite the opposite of the type of person any vulnerable new mom should have…read moreto work with. My experience with Labor of Love was almost two years ago now but continues to upset me when thinking back on my experience. We hired Lauren as our doula, who made it clear she expected us to go far past my due date as a first time mom. While it's possible for that to happen, it didn't in my case. At 39 weeks and at 5am while in active labor and getting ready to head to the hospital, she let us know she had Covid. Her backup was Karen, who I wish we hired to begin with as she is far more caring and professional. Though unfortunately our experience still fell short and we ultimately delivered without Karen present. We were left feeling like we invested a lot of emotion and money into this process with ultimately no help. Staci has been incredibly rude to us since then and even revoked our access to watch her training videos, sending me a link to pay her once again when wanting to rewatch for our now second baby on the way. Karen herself even recommended we ask for a partial refund due to our experience, but Staci lacks the professionalism and courtesy to her clients. Truly mindblowing that she revoked access to the training videos after we had already paid for them. I would stay far away and recommend a more experienced and caring doula group.

Im forever grateful for Little Honey Doula services. Melina was quite literally how I kept my…read moresanity for some of the hardest days of my life. (Emergency c-section with my first baby). The education and support she provided me and my family with while I was pregnant was so helpful. I appreciated how quickly her responses were when I needed help at my most desperate times. I also loved how she helped me create a relaxing environment at the hospital while I was in labor. Shes so thoughtful, resourceful, and truly cares about her clients. Can't recommend her services enough.

Before working with a doula, my wife and I had no idea how transformative the right support could…read morebe during childbirth. The first time we went through the process, we felt overwhelmed, unprepared, and, at times, powerless. But having Doula Gipson by our side this time around made all the difference, it was truly night and day. From the very beginning, she didn't just support my wife, she empowered me as well. She took the time to educate me about the birthing process, my role as a partner, and how I could provide meaningful support during one of the most emotional and life changing moments of our lives. Thanks to her guidance, I felt a confidence I never knew I needed, and I was able to show up for my wife in ways I wouldn't have known how to otherwise. Birth is an experience that should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Having a doula like Gipson ensured that we were informed, prepared, and emotionally supported every step of the way. As we look forward to expanding our family in the future, there's no question, we wouldn't want to go through that journey without her. If you're expecting a child, I can't recommend a doula enough. And if you have the opportunity to work with Doula Gipson, consider yourself incredibly lucky. She is truly a gift.

Working with Jaymie during my pregnancy and delivery was…read moreone of the best decisions I made. She was incredibly supportive when I was diagnosed with cholestasis, helping me feel informed, encouraged, and as ready as a first-time mom can feel. During labor and delivery, she was a calm, reassuring presence every step of the way. Even though my birth plan didn't go how I had hoped and ultimately resulted in a cesarean, I am so grateful she was there to reassure me that whatever decisions I needed to make in the moment were okay. I truly can't imagine my pregnancy and delivery without her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable doula support.

I wish everyone could have the experience of Jaymie as their doula. She was the most valuable…read moreresource throughout my delivery, and I know my birth story would have gone very different had she not been there. From literally holding my hand the entire time to her constant encouragement, her presence was a comforting and confident advocate in a sacred but vulnerable time. After stalling out for hours, Jaymie's recommendation of a circuit consisting of different positions to re-engage my son in the proper position ensured I had the unmedicated birth I had planned for. She was amazing throughout my pregnancy as a source of knowledge and guidance. Her postpartum support bringing me fresh bone broth and doing my placenta encapsulation was so helpful! Truly cannot recommend her enough. She is working in her calling and it shows! Most amazing and genuine doula!

No amount of words or "thank yous" could ever express how grateful we are to have had Angie with us…read moreduring the first month after the arrival of our twins. Like most people, I initially had reservations about having someone else in our home caring for our babies. That unsettling feeling began to fade the moment I met Angie. She was kind, reassuring, and our conversation felt like I was talking to a friend I hadn't seen in years. When we first started, I only wanted to sleep in the babies' room. Before I knew it, Angie had me sleeping through the night in another room! Angie not only cared for our babies, but was also genuinely invested in my postpartum recovery. Every night, she checked in on me, asking how I was feeling, how I was healing, and what she could do to help throughout the night. On the nights Angie was there, I only woke up to pump. She would bring me my pump, store the milk when I was finished, and make sure all of my pump parts were washed and ready for the next session. Angie did everything she could to get me back to bed as quickly as possible, and I appreciated that more than she knows. I wholeheartedly trust Angie with our babies. She was absolutely amazing with them. From the way she held them, spoke to them, and the joy that radiated from her, you would think she was caring for her own children. Our little family loves her so much, and she will always be a part of our babies' lives. Although our month together has ended, it is not goodbye. We will be booking Angie again in the future and would recommend her to anyone searching for a doula. Thank you for everything Angie. We miss you already! -Angie and Tim

"Teresa E. made first-time parenthood so much more comfortable for us-- she is truly part of our…read morefamily. From the moment we met her we knew that if anyone was holding our baby at night who was not us, we would want it to be Teresa E. She has such a warm nature and a natural gift for caring for babies. She is also an excellent teacher and gave us so much knowledge, reassurance and confidence while she was here. We can't wait to have her back!" Hannah(client from Newport Beach).

This review is long overdue but that's happens when you've got kids because time flies!…read more With this being our second birth, we felt comfortable hiring Florencia for day of doula support and we are so happy we did! Doulas are truly invaluable people and if you're thinking about whether you really need one, you absolutely do!! From the start, she provided excellent guidance and was a steady, reassuring presence throughout the entire process. During labor, her constant affirmations helped me stay calm and focused, reminding me to breathe most of all! Her words of encouragement were exactly what I needed to stay centered and trust my body. With the birth of my first child being slightly traumatic, Florencia was there to guide me through a truly healing and unmedicated vbac second delivery! We truly felt supported every step of the way, and I can't recommend her enough!

Florencia is ABSOLUTELY awesome !!!! Highly highly recommend her to anyone and everyone. From the…read morecommunication, patients, desire to teach, just be there for me and my wife with whatever we needed for our first child, was an absolutely great experience with her.

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!

I was hesitant at first since most of the positive experiences are with hypnobirthing. But the…read morenight time postpartum doula was better than expected. Dina W. was very accommodating and extremely supportive. Always there for nighttime feeding/diaper/burping/etc, cleaning pump parts, food prep, and baby/kid laundry. I really appreciate her willingness to do everything we asked and with a positive attitude. It was easy to send an inquiry on their website. I received a prompt response based on our price range request. I also inquired with another company at the same time but they never replied. Thanks Dina!!

Cannot recommend Bree or Breezy Doula enough!…read more We're due in September and have already had so many great experiences with Breezy Doula. We first learned about them at a Memorialcare Saddleback open house. We were not at all familiar with doula care and at first didn't understand, but now we cannot imagine giving birth without a doula (specifically one from Breezy Doula!). Upon reaching out, we filled out their online form then received such a warm, quick and thorough response from the doula director, Sarah. She gave us a list of doulas within their group that matched our preferences and budget. We ended up meeting with two amazing doulas and didn't need to interview more. It was such a tough decision as both doulas were super warm, responsive, knowledgeable, and experienced. We decided to move forward with Carla and picked the grand package! See the attached pic for the package offerings, I removed the pricing as it varies per doula and prices may have changed since I last received this. We've taken the spinning babies (1 day) and hypnobirthing classes (wednesdays for 5 weeks straight) with Bree in Laguna Hills. Such a great experience! We've learned SOO much. Bree is so passionate about birth and motherhood. She keeps the content easy to digest and informative, but is also very patient with the many questions we had. Also another point for all the yummy snacks she provides! I also really love how she brings in guest speakers (baby & maternity chiropractor, IBCLC, acupuncturist, etc.) So excited to give birth! The classes have really helped me feel prepared, debunked the common misconceptions around childbirth, and have removed the fear brought by unrealistic situations shown in movies or on TV. Definitely reach out, you will not regret it!

So many things to say , for starter I want to say that I am forever grateful for Jenny she went…read moreabove and beyond before and after especially during my delivery . She helped me In so many ways , absolutely love her and recommend her services to anyone that asks . PS she was also an amazing photographer lol

I hired Jenni as a Birth Doula for the birth of my first child. She was warm and offered a calming…read moreenvironment. She had knowledge and advice throughout my pregnancy, lots of referrals for specialized areas I needed support (like acupuncture, chiropractic, etc) and helped get me into positions throughout labor that offered me comfort and pain relief. She stayed a bit after the birth to help clean up and settle us in. Not only did she make sure I was cared for but she also offered vital support to my husband and helped guide him on the best ways to support me. She worked seamlessly with my birth team and was a joy to have around. I can't imagine my birth without her there! I highly recommend Sisterhood Doula OC if you're a birthing person!

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!"

5 stars for exceptional service!…read more I was surprised to find out my health insurance covered 5 days of 24/7 live-in care with a postpartum doula. Veronica was my point of contact/consultant that helped make everything possible. She worked hard to find me a doula I was happy with and was very responsive with all my questions. My doula, Yurong, was absolutely amazing. I was initially skeptical of having a stranger live with me for 5 days but she surpassed all my expectations. Yurong gave me tips on taking care of a newborn, tips only an experienced doula/mother would know. She cooked 3 delicious meals a day and kept our kitchen area clean. She took the night shift and soothed baby during cries. Yurong was on top of it - she sprung out of bed at the first sign of fussiness and soothed baby until she was ready to feed. The first 5 days with a newborn is rough but Yurong made it much easier for us. She's so genuinely caring and sweet, I cried when she left. I would recommend Cooings without hesitation to anyone looking for a postpartum doula.

I miss my doula Susanna! She speaks English, is so kind, and took such good care of me and my…read morefamily for the first 2 weeks postpartum. She didn't let me lift a finger! She cooks amazing traditional healing food and drinks, gave me foot bath and neck massage every night. I've learned so much from her like how to bathe baby with no fuss and to make the date teas. I didn't get PPD this time and it's because i was nurtured well. Negative 1star because the company is bad with communication and for 8k you would think the concierge would be more efficient. Also, plan on buying tons of fresh food for the doula to cook. This is a very expensive pp confinement treatment and really should be covered by insurance.