Nicole was fantastic to work with. We had a unique situation and she was willing to work with us…read more Throughout the pregnancy Nicole was there for us when we had questions, supported and helped us build a birth plan and prep work to support, she had referrals for specialists we might have needed, we felt ready to go into birth empowered. During delivery Nicole was amazing helping keep us educated of what was happening, advocating with staff and helping make sure our birth plan was followed. Postpartum she was and has been there to answer questions and has been an invaluable resource. Thank you Nicole!

I had such a wonderful experience with Nicole! From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to…read moreand took the time to explain the entire process, which made me feel comfortable and informed. Her prices are very reasonable, and her communication throughout everything was excellent. She even delivered my placenta pills right after I got home from the hospital, which was incredibly convenient during such a busy postpartum time. I also love that she's local to the Coachella Valley and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her services to any expecting or postpartum mom looking into placenta encapsulation!

My first meeting with Abby I instantly felt comfortable with her. She was very warm and caring, as…read morewell as a great listener who provided me with all of the information I needed to strive physically and mentally throughout my journey. I am very grateful for Abby and her amazing services

I had the pleasure to co-doula with Abigail at a birth. I witnessed her gentle, loving and…read morecompassionate spirit with my client during her labor and birth. Her positive affirmations and soft demeanor along with comfort measures were greatly appreciated by myself and my client. I would feel honored and safe to have Abigail as my Doula.

Joanna is such a blessing! The amount of care and passion she brings into her nonprofit is over the…read moremoon. She assisted with lactation services and after one visit, all of my questions were answered. It's like my fairy godmother arrived and sprinkled fairy dust and cleared up all of my confusion. As a first time parent, I was so thankful to have Joanna's support. Very grateful the Coachella Valley has such a special resource! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend For Moms And Babies Inc, Joanna Boles services!! Joanna had a huge impact on my…read morebreastfeeding experience. I want to thank her for all of her support and encouragement through my breastfeeding trials and tribulations. Joanna was such a calming presence, especially through those first few weeks where I was tempted to give up. I couldn't have managed without her support group! I am eternally grateful that she was there to help and guide with my experience. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

If your a Dad I highly recommend hiring a doula!Imagine yourself being a boxer without a coach-…read morethat's Labor Day without a doula! Brit was awesome. She's very loving, caring, listens, and is very calm, and super informative!

From the dad's view - (note: this was our first baby)…read more Hiring Britney was the best decision we made. Let me explain to the dads out there why this turned out to be so awesome and worth every penny. There is a lot about the whole pregnancy thing that are challenging for dad mostly because you feel a little helpless. I had no idea what to really expect and hadn't even seen a birth before. We took some hypno-birthing classes and those were helpful. I also read a ton of books. One I recommend is Expectant Fathers http://a.co/6av4TBN - it is a book just for expecting dads. From the first meeting we liked Britney because she tells it like it is, asks thoughtful questions and is flexible with her approach. This means you get to direct how you want the brith to go down. She comes and meets with you a couple of times before the baby is born. This is great because you get to ask more questions and dive into what to expect the day of. My wife really really didn't want a c-section and Britney was great about helping us understand how we can best avoid the procedure. She also wanted to avoid an epidural...and she did. Now fast forward to the day of the birth, or in our case the two days :) It is darn near traumatizing to watch your significant other go through child labor. We stayed home as long as we could before heading to the hospital. Britney was texting and calling while we waited, ate, slept, walked, drank water, and chilled for hours while the labor proceeded. It was nice having someone I could reach out to with questions while we were at home because I have no fricken clue what exactly to do during labor. The best way to sum it up is this - Britney is the coach and mentor for the brith. This allows us dads to take on the roll of supporter and comforter. I am so thankful that I didn't need to tell my wife that she "needs to push harder!" because Britney was there to do that. I can only imagine how well that would have gone over with me telling her that after hours of pushing. During labor, neither our OB nor our Midwife made it to the delivery room. Without Britney there we would have been going through this entire thing alone, without anyone we knew or had a relationship with. There is no question that our birth was a thousand times better because Britney was our guide. As a dad she also made my experience better because it gave me a unique chance to be involved in a caring way during the labor.

Sandy truly was a godsend to us. My husband and I were extremely sleep deprived with our baby girl…read more She was waking up multiple times a night. I was searching everywhere for something or someone that could help us, and I found Sandy's information online! Sandy came over and taught us about putting our daughter on a schedule, as well as sleep training. By 6 months, our daughter was sleeping through the night! She is now a year old, and is such a great sleeper. Regardless of teething, developmental leaps, etc., she continues to sleep through the night. Others are amazed at how well she sleeps. We never thought we would get to this point, but with Sandy's compassionate guidance, we did! Thank you Sandy for all of your help and mentoring with our daughter; we are truly thankful to have met you!

Sandy is the best doula and I'm glad we went with her. Being a new mom, I had so much worries,…read morestress and anxiety. When my baby was born, Sandy came over to help me and I trusted her completely right away. When he became older, Sandy helped us as a sleep consultant. Having a baby that SLEEPS has literally changed my life. Everyone is amazed at how my baby sleeps and almost never cries. There was a lot of work put into it and I thank Sandy for her guidance and tremendous help in making it happen. Now Sandy keeps providing us with age appropriate schedules. I know that I can always rely on her help and advise.

Before talking with my midwife I never even knew what a doula was or why someone would need one…read more But we decided at the last min to have a doula. We got referred to Alyssa and thankfully she was able to be w me w short notice. Now I'm a firm believer that everyone should have a doula! She was very helpful with keeping me on track with my goal of a natural birth. Helping with positions, keeping me focused, and making me feel as comfortable as possible with each phase. I will def hire Alyssa if I have another much earlier. And I would say especially if l ever have a hospital birth it would be soooooo helpful to have someone else there helping you. I was able to keep my birth plan I had hoped for. Such a doula advocate now haha

We LOVE Alyssa!!! She took so much time with us during our consultation and prenatal appointments…read moreanswering all our questions and concerns. She checked in every couple days to see how I was doing while waiting for labor to begin. I went into labor at 2:30 AM and texted her at 2:50 AM to let her know and was at my house by 3:30am. She helped me through the contractions by giving counter pressure on my hips (a serious godsend) and massaging my back. She also made sure I was eating and drinking enough throughout the day. My labor stalled a couple times throughout the day so she suggested things to help get it going again (I.e. Walks, changing positions, pressure points). At 5:50pm we arrived at the birth center and she continued to support me through contractions. My midwife swept my membranes and went for a walk. My water broke during the walk and she helped me back to the birth center where I felt a TON of pressure. She alerted the midwife that I must be getting close. During the time I was pushing she was telling how much of the baby she could see and getting me cold washcloths as well as saying encouraging words to me when I felt I could not continue. My healthy baby girl was born at 7:20 pm weighing in at 8.3 pounds. Alyssa was with me for 16 hours during my labor and birth, and stayed an additional 2 hours after to make sure we were settled before we left to return home. I honestly do not think I would have been able to have my unmedicated birth without her constant attention and support through my labor. Having her attend my birth was invaluable and I will be definitely have her attend my next birth!

Wouldn't recommend. Booked them as a sitting service weeks before our work trip. Tried getting a…read morehold of them to confirm the day before since we hadn't heard from them. After calling multiple times we finally got them on the phone at 7pm and were told our sitter couldn't make it for her 10am shift in the morning. And didn't have anyone for backup.

I came to desert birth and wellness when I was probably 15weeks pregnant and was more than pleased…read moreto have Jennifer as my doula! I am a first time mom so I haven't had a doula before, but let me tell you, if they're all as amazing as Jennifer is.. then everyone deserves a doula. She was awesome help before labor. My husband and I could call and ask whatever we needed to whenever we needed to and she was there for us! The real test was during labor... let me tell you she was amazing. She helped me through labor for a LONG time. Helped me with pain management drug free, massaged me, walked with me, talked me through contractions. I seriously am SO glad I was able to have her by my side. She was amazing and I am beyond thankful for her!! If you're looking for a doula, desert birth and wellness is your place!

If you end up laboring & delivering in a hospital, there's a lot of stuff happening around you that…read morecan feel overwhelming/ not part of your birth plan. All the more reason to have someone on your team for extra support and encouragement. Once I got to active labor & pushing, everything became a blur. But I remember Maddie's calming and loving presence, her stroking my hand & fixing my hair, guiding my husband, & just being there when everything was getting too intense. We also utilized Maddie's postpartum services while I remained in the hospital after giving birth, which I HIGHLY recommend if you can swing it (most hospitals don't have nurseries!). Side note--if you have to choose between doula services for prenatals, birth support, or postpartum, I recommend going for postpartum support. Postpartum is no joke-- I'd rather labor and give birth twice than deal with the immediate postpartum period again.

From the owner: Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co. is inspired by the resilience and beauty of desert blooms—flowers…read morethat thrive in challenging conditions. Just like these blooms, I believe families can flourish in even the most uncertain moments of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for the full spectrum of reproductive experiences. As a birth doula, I support all types of births—home births, medicated births, and cesareans—helping families feel informed and empowered. As a postpartum doula, I guide you through those early days, offering everything from breastfeeding support to bottle-feeding tips, sleep guidance, and more. I also offer pregnancy loss and abortion support, creating a safe space for healing and care. My practice is rooted in respect for your individuality and choices. I accept MediCal, IEHP, Kaiser, and HealthNet insurance for full coverage of birth and postpartum doula services and offer sliding scale fees for those without qualifying coverage. At Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co., I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you bloom in your own way—no matter the season of your journey.

We booked a massage with Supinda on the first day of our Airbnb stay in Joshua Tree and it was…read morehonestly one of the best decisions we made for our trip. The booking process through her website was super easy, and she was communicative and kind leading up to the session. She arrived right on time to our Airbnb, and from the moment we met her, she gave off the most calming, grounded energy. My husband had his massage first and immediately gave it a 5/5 - he raved about how great it was and encouraged me to book one too (he actually said it was one of the best massages he's ever had). I'm usually a bit hesitant about massages (not super comfortable with strangers touching me), but there was something about Supinda that put me at ease. I'm so glad I went through with it. Her touch was incredibly intuitive and restorative, and the whole experience just felt... healing. I had been pretty sick leading up to the trip, and that session honestly helped me feel like myself again. We'll absolutely book with her again the next time we're in Joshua Tree. Can't recommend her enough!

Took a group prenatal yoga class+ birth class this past weekend in Riverside hosted by Sowing Seeds…read moreBirth & Bodywork and all I can say is WOW. From start to finish, Supinda was very hands on and informative while also very soft spoken and calming. This is mine and my husband's first baby so we wanted to gain any piece of knowledge to help us feel confident once the time comes to welcome our daughter into the world. Supinda tailored the class to our specific concerns and needs and addressed any and all areas we felt uncertain about. The lesson itself was very intimate and allowed time to feel connected to my husband. Since I am in the last week before my due date, she assisted my husband in pressing and located induction points to help get things going and also release any extra pressure my body was holding after some of the yogic poses. I am extremely grateful for Supinda and Sowing Seeds! If you are looking to feel more confident in your birth space, consider following her and joining in on the workshops. You won't regret it