All around an amazing birthing class! I am so thankful we found Madalyn. My husband and I feel so…read moremuch more prepared because of Madalyn's class. I also absolutely loved how passionate Madalyn was with teaching. She is so caring, kind and funny. Consider yourself lucky to have found her class!

My wife and I took Madalyn's birthing class series, which occurred in person, on Sundays, for 3-4…read morehrs each. About 8 couples attend. The classes were packed with info, but also created space to vocalize concerns, questions, vulnerabilities, and to laugh. Madalyn is a one of a kind educator, mother, doula, and you can tell she truly cares about what she does, teaches, and her students.

I'm so ready after this! Jana is incredibly knowledgeable and was such a great guide through this…read morenerve-inducing process, full of many twists and turns! The class is fun, engaging and informative. I looked forward to class each week. I've read a handful of books and none of them gave me as much clarity and confidence on how to navigate the birth process as Jana's class did. Can't recommend highly enough!

Jana is the most amazing woman I have ever met. Her classes are so informative and amazing. She…read moreknows her information and she teaches her classes with such passion and love. I would like to address the review that said Jana used a false testimonial. She is the most trustworthy, open, honest, person I know and under no circumstances would she ever do or make anyone feel or write a false testimonial. She has educated and loved hundreds of woman and I have never heard not one complain about her. She has one of the most kind hearts you can imagine. Just trust in your heart and take her class and you will see how kind she is. You will not be disappointed. I have taken her classes. I have done the birthing class and doula training. Jana only has love to give. She's a beautiful soul. Im sure the hundreds of woman will agree. Regarding the dogs she is very aware and asks everyone about the dogs. If it bothers or annoys anyone she handles it. She is not insensitive. Throughout the whole class she is on top of the dogs behavior. The bottom line is if you want to be really informed go to Jana's class because you won't be disappointed. Your birthing experience will be much better in my eyes because you will be so much more informed because of the knowledge that Jana teaches you. Trust your heart not one bad review. Love you Jana. Your the best.

Stephanie is an expert in the field of doula services. She understands both the nuances of a…read morewoman's body during pregnancy and the emotional changes woman go through as they prepare to give birth. She offers a calm and informed sensitivity that supports and enhances the pregnancy and birth experience. I have referred many satisfied clients her way, she is committed. dependable and an inspiration...

When my wife, Mallory, got pregnant with our son, Milo, she knew she wanted to try for an…read moreunmedicated birth if possible. We talked to Mallory's doctor about our plan for an unmedicated birth and she was highly supportive, but suggested we would have the greatest likelihood of success if we worked with a birth doula. With this advice in mind, we reached out to our community for birth doula recommendations and miraculously found our way to Stephanie. We couldn't have known it then, but choosing to work with Stephanie was the best decision we ever could have made as we embarked on our journey to bring Milo into the world. From our initial consultation with Stephanie over FaceTime, we could tell just how experienced, knowledgeable, and resourceful she is, and we felt we would be in great hands if we partnered with her. Our instincts proved correct - following the initial consultation, Stephanie came over to our home 5 times before our due date to help us prepare for the big day. With each visit, she imparted invaluable knowledge that helped us better understand what to expect throughout the birthing process and how to get ready for it. She taught Mallory skills she could lean on to help manage her pain during labor, and she taught me skills I could lean on to help support Mallory through the experience. But perhaps the most important outcome of Stephanie's home visits was the profound bond we formed with her. Because we were able to spend so much time getting to know each other before the big day, we went into labor feeling like a team, and we knew that we could fully rely on Stephanie to help us navigate the intense experience of labor for the first time. When Mallory finally went into labor, we nested at home for hours until her contractions became too frequent and intense to ignore, and then we called Stephanie to help us determine when we should head to the hospital. Stephanie waited patiently on the phone as Mallory's breath was taken away by one contraction after another, offering soothing words when they were most needed to help Mallory get through the pain. Together as a team, we made the decision to meet at the hospital around 9PM, and from the minute the hospital staff let Stephanie into our labor & delivery room until Milo was born at 4:26AM the following morning, she never left our side. At every juncture, Stephanie knew exactly what to do, whether it was moving Mallory into a different position to help Milo navigate the birth canal, applying compression to Mallory's legs and hips to help relieve the pain, or calling on the hospital staff to assess Mallory's progress. With Stephanie's help, Mallory was successful in having a fully unmedicated birth, and we can safely say that wouldn't have been possible without her. Having now gone through that experience with Stephanie and welcoming our son into the world with her by our side, we feel more connected to her than we ever could have imagined, and we know that our little family of three will share a special connection with her for the rest of our lives. We are forever grateful to Stephanie for everything she did for us, and we can't recommend her highly enough. If you choose to work with her, trust that you will be cared for beyond measure and supported in bringing your birth vision to fruition.

We took Lia's virtual Bradley method class, and would highly recommend it for any expecting…read moreparents. First off, it can be hard to find time to take a birth class, and Lia chooses convenient times, with multiple options to choose from. It's a very comfortable classroom atmosphere where I felt good to ask any question, or add any comment. Lia keeps it fun and interesting, and is a great teacher. Lia is also available outside of class for questions, and she is super responsive. It shouldn't really matter if a doula has been pregnant herself.... But it was really helpful to hear about her first hand experiences and to know that she has gone through it all before. I just wish we in lived in LA so that we could have Lia as our Doula.

I cannot say enough good things about Lia and her natural birth classes. I did the 12 week in…read moreperson classes with my husband. I really wanted to know everything I possibly could and I was also looking for a little community as I was feeling very alone in those first weeks of pregnancy (and overwhelmed with what I didn't know). AND THESE CLASSES DELIVERED! My husband is also a knowledge seeker so when I told him these were the classes I wanted he was all in. We learned so much. We joke that he didn't just learn about the natural birth process he learned how to be my "daddy doula". We still enjoy talking to people about everything we learned and how to support each other and how to speak to your doctors or the hospital nurses. Even if you aren't considering a natural birth these classes should be taken by everyone expecting a baby. You learn about the body, you learn about the different stages of labor, how to prep your body and your mind. There is even a class on breastfeeding which was invaluable those first 3 days postpartum. Lia is also an amazing teacher. If I have another I would definitely also hire her as my doula. She is a person you want in your corner during birth.

Melanie was our doula for our 2nd pregnancy. She offered great advice during our prenatal and…read morepostpartum visits. At the hospital, she worked collaboratively with our nursing team, created a calm environment for labor, and helped me stay comfortable and kept me moving. Melanie is knowledgeable and calm, and I'm so glad she was our doula.

Melanie was our doula for my first birth. I was incredibly anxious about giving birth and Melanie…read morewas able to quell some of those fears with resources and evidence-based articles and podcasts. My birth ended going extremely well and I think that was due to Melanie's care and knowledge of getting everything ready. She stayed with us for a long labor and kept my birth plan at the top of mind so all of the hospital staff respected it. Highly recommend her!

Simona and Evelyn have now brought 2 of our 4 children into this world. Both of our girls were…read moredelivered at our home from Simona. As a dad I never thought this would have been possible. I can not think of anything more crazy than this. To me it is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. But if the baby is healthy and mom is enough weeks along NOTHING in this world makes more sense than having your baby at your home. America has made it very apparent that you should be in a hospital and to not deliver there makes you stupid or naive. I can never thank Simona enough for making it all possible. I was able to help deliver my baby with my wife into this world. This is something so few people will ever be able to experience. I am forever grateful for Simona's experience and calm caring demeanor.

My husband and I had our first baby at home two months ago. We had no clue what to expect, as most…read moreparents do with their first labor. Simona and her assistant Evelyn were so amazing and supportive... I had precipitous labor and the baby came in under 4 hours! Simona handled what could have been a stressful situation with so much grace and calm and I felt so safe. My husband and I are so happy we found her and that we chose to birth at home. Thank you Simona and team for giving us the most magical experience from start to finish!

Susan is a special spiritual guide and an incredible doula and healer. She holds a divine space for…read moreyou to connect with your spirit babies and offers a wealth of knowledge both ancient and modern. She guided me to connect with my babies, to hold space for them, and she showed me the best supplements to take during conception and onward. I highly recommend Susan's gifts and offerings to women on their journey to motherhood.

Susan is an incredible postpartum doula. So nurturing and kind. I don't know how I would have made…read moreit through this difficult transition without her. She is able to hold space in such a gentle and caring way that really leaves you feeling held, heard, and supported. She takes time to listen deeply and understand... and responds with intention and care. Sometimes we just need to be heard and held to heal. Truly witnessed in our process. Having that calm, loving presence was literally priceless. On top of that, her Ayurvedic recipes, oil massage, belly binding (and more) helped me to get back in touch with my body after a difficult and somewhat traumatic delivery. Next time I will try to have her with me prenatal, delivery and postpartum. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Susan! You are truly one of a kind... I don't think I'd be at the point in my recovery I am today without you.

Ana Paula is a wealth of knowledge and compassion. She's a beautiful mix of warm and calming with a…read morefun energy and the utmost professionalism.

Normally I'd be very reluctant to be apart of a non in person training. ANA is truly a gem. Some…read morepeople give you feelings of love within. Some people give you a genuine feel like whatever they say they mean and that is exactly what I feel with Ana Paula Markel. I spent 3 days with not only fellow woman who share the similar passions and career goals but also a leader and guide. I've been working as a doula for a year now and really trying to find a place to call home for guidance and connections and I truly have found it. I feel motivated and filled with such gratitude to have been apart of this experience. I feel more than well informed and ready to further my mission.