I just took the breastfeeding 101 course and it was truly amazing. I'm pretty type A and going into…read moremy first baby feeling blinded by not knowing much is a scary thing. I feel so much more prepared about even just one thing and it's so comforting. My husband was able to come as well and they even dedicated a part of the class to the dads and how important their role is. Sarah was the instructor for the course and she was so friendly and welcoming. She was really thorough, didn't make us feel rushed, and literally answered everyone's question with such thoroughness and care. I'm so happy we did this and will be back for sure! It's nice to know there's support even during/after.

While I appreciate how friendly and thorough Leora was at my consult, the recommendation she gave…read moreme for flange size for pumping was completely wrong and caused me a few days of terrible pain. I had been exclusively pumping, pretty comfortably after a lot of trial and error on my own, with 24mm flanges. However, my output was diminishing and I saw so many different approaches to flange sizing online that I decided to see a professional to get sized. I was shocked when Leora said I was a 14/15mm instead of 24mm given the vast discrepancy, but after trying the smaller size out in her office on my pump, the output did improve, and the comfort level seemed fine. I was initially very excited and bought the new smaller flanges from her. When I went home, I did 2 more pumps with the smaller flanges, but noticed that my nipples were starting to go numb at the end of each pump and throb in the hours after, even when I adjusted suction to the minimum. I thought maybe this was just part of the transition process and was initially planning to try the new flanges for a full day, but the pain kept getting worse so after 3 sessions with the smaller ones, I switched back to the 24s. I noticed new dark spots on my nipple tips that looked like bruises. The next day and a half of pumps even with the 24s were miserable as my nipples were constantly throbbing and sore from having been injured. Finally about 36 hours later, they started to feel better. Thank goodness I stopped before the damage got worse. I'm very disappointed by this experience because Leora came highly recommended by a friend, and has so many excellent reviews. I understand flange sizing is a bit of art and thought I could trust a professional with so much experience, but unfortunately that did not turn out to be the case.

I emailed Lauren the day that I found out I was pregnant with our second daughter to make sure she…read morewould be available for our home birth! Lauren was an attending midwife at our first daughter's birth, and she brought such a peaceful, calming presence to the birth of my first baby. During my entire pregnancy, Lauren was nothing but supportive and helpful. We laughed, and I cried during some emotional visits, but I always felt supported, loved and safe in her care. My daughter was nearly two weeks late, and while I was nervous about getting to our 'deadline', Lauren put my husband and I at ease and assured us everything would work out! Even though I was not a 'new' mom, getting back into nursing and all things newborns was a little difficult! Lauren was so helpful with all of my postpartum care, as well! Lauren is an amazing midwife, and she makes me want to have more babies just so that I can have another magical home birth!

I highly recommend Lauren for all her services…read more I first met Lauren in 2015 when she became my current (at the time) midwifes assistant as I delivered my baby boy #2. I loved how soft, sweet & gentle she was. I also appreciated how she remained calm & grounded as my baby was born with his cord wrapped around his neck. She was on top of it and everything worked out smoothly, which I am so grateful for. She was great then & even more amazing when I had the pleasure of having her as my midwife for my 3rd baby boy! As my midwife, Lauren was very involved and attentive to every single need and desire I had. She was so supportive, which meant the world to me. Lauren is extremely knowledgeable and is still always building on that knowledge which I love! With her in charge, I felt more at ease during this pregnancy & especially during my delivery. She genuinely cares. She's there when you need her, even far after delivery. That includes being on top of all the paperwork too! We had Lauren encapsulate my placenta after both births with no complaints. We also loved the umbilical cord art she made. Should I decide to be so daring to have baby #4, I hope to have her by my side again! She is absolutely amazing!

My sister recommended I go see Ashley before I gave birth, and I'm so glad I went. She was…read moreincredibly informative and even helped me harvest colostrum to bring to the hospital. After my son was born, I saw her regularly because I was experiencing a lot of pain from breastfeeding due to his tongue and lip tie. She guided me through the entire process with so much support and expertise. Now my son is almost 3 months old and inhabe no pain while breastfeeding. I can't recommend Ashley enough. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding, she has a way of making you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

I met Ashley at a moms' event inside the Mommy & Me Center, in the same building where she's…read morelocated, and from the very beginning, I could tell she was special. Her warmth and confidence in her passion shine through instantly. I had heard her name mentioned so many times during my pregnancy, so I was thrilled to finally meet her and book an appointment. Ashley provided me and my husband with thorough care--not only preparing us before our baby arrived but also supporting both my husband and I plus our little one afterward. As a first-time mom, I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance. Breastfeeding felt overwhelming at first, but Ashley made the process clear, supportive, and manageable. I truly can't recommend her enough.

Lauren is an exceptional doula and we feel incredibly grateful to have had her as part of our birth…read moreexperience. She is extremely knowledgeable about all things labor and delivery, works seamlessly with the staff at Hoag Newport, and is fantastic at collaborating with the husband (me) both leading up to and during labor and delivery. Lauren even came to our home ahead of time to see our space and provide education, which was such a thoughtful and comforting touch. She truly has a gift for bringing calm, clarity, and confidence to the birth process. She was texting us consistently leading up to going to the hospital, which made us feel deeply supported, cared for, and never alone. We would absolutely recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a doula who is skilled, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your experience.

Lauren is super nice and very attentive throughout the process! The only thing id like to mention…read moreto other mamas, is that she possibly overbooks herself. While in the pushing stage of labor, lauren was texting on her phone and took a phone call (probably another mama in labor). I totally understand there may be other things that need her attention during my 18+ hour labor, but I was disappointed she was preocupied on her phone during the pushing stage. She also video taped my birth, which i specifically told her I do not want. She told me afterwards that my husband told her to last minute, but this seems like a lie to me. I did not want to be filmed below my waist, and when i brought this up to her, she stated " well why dont you just delete the video". She also provided no breastfeeding support despite this being a contractual obligation. I bet other mamas have had a great experience with lauren, and she was an immense help throughout my labor.

I happily drive from LA County to Orange County for all my prenatal visits because Lindsey and her…read moreteam are absolutely worth it. She delivered both my second and third daughters, and I truly wouldn't trust anyone else to guide me through a home birth. Every single visit felt so warm, loving, and filled with genuine care -- Lindsey makes you feel like family. One moment I'll never forget is when my second daughter was breech. In just one visit, Lindsey was able to gently turn her from a sideways position to facedown. That kind of skill and confidence gave me so much peace as a mom. My husband and I felt completely safe in her hands, knowing she was fully prepared for any situation. We're beyond grateful to have had Lindsey as our midwife. She and her team supported us every step of the way, and thanks to them, I had beautiful, empowering home birth experiences. If you're looking for a midwife who truly cares and knows her craft, Lindsey is the one.

I don't even know where to begin. I was recommended to Lindsey by a dear friend and I always knew I…read morewanted to do a home birth but the fear that something bad would happen always stood in the way. I researched the heck out of home births and once I decided I wanted to go that route I never looked back. First meeting with Lindsey was magical because she is so charismatic and she really made me feel comfortable around her environment and in my own skin. I have never felt so much love and support during my pregnancy as I did with her! She is an array of information. Any questions I had she answered. Leading up to my birth I made sure I stayed present in the moment and took it one step at a time. As soon as I knew something was happening my husband called Lindsey and she showed up right away letting me go through what I needed to. I can't express how grateful I was for all the love and support that was in that room that early morning. She lifted me up and made me feel so powerful and capable to bring my son into the world naturally. Lindsey is the kind of person you want by your side. Not just for your birth as a loving and caring midwife, but as a friend. She is a rockstar and I was so blessed to have had that experience with her. I would 100 percent do it over again and again.

Seriously look no further. You found the specialist who will help you and your child immensely…read more Lizzie was incredibly helpful throughout my nursing journey with my second daughter. Through the lip/tongue tie procedure and beyond, she provided our family with hands on support and so much knowledge. She provided the most thorough evaluation I have ever seen and I work as a school psychologist who is exposed to several different domains of evaluations on the regular. Lizzie is amazing with kids and they respond so well to her. She provided information regarding my daughters motor skills and sensory development which helped us understand her needs so much better. I really enjoyed my visits with her and she truly was an invaluable resource throughout the first year. I was able to breastfeed for 14 months despite a crazy difficult start and I know that without Lizzie's help this would not have been possible. Thank you Lizzie, you are the best of the best!!

We worked with Lizzie at Thrive Beginnings, who helped us through weeks of breast aversion and…read morescreaming at the breast when I was exclusively pumping. I never thought we would be able to get back to the breast, but with her help we transitioned to exclusive nursing, and now I don't see myself quitting anytime soon. She guided us through a tongue-tie revision and aftercare, and our baby became much less tense and overall happier. Lizzie was always available to answer my texts and questions and was amazing with our baby, always making him smile. If you are struggling with feeding, I absolutely recommend seeing her, and I will definitely see her earlier with our next child.

This is your sign to just sign up! This class has truly been one of the highlights of my motherhood…read morejourney. I've met the most amazing women (first in the newborn class and then again in the infant class) and the friendships I've made are priceless. You'll learn so much that's specific to each week/stage, and trust me, there's nothing like having a group of moms whose babies are the exact same age as yours. If you're on the fence...just take a chance and get out of the house and do it!!! There's nothing else like this out there. Do it for the community, the learning, and most of all - for you!!!

This review is looong overdue but New Mom School completely changed my life. I did both the newborn…read moreclass and the rising toddler class with my daughter. My only regret is not taking the infant series! This class connected me with the most amazing support system when I needed it most and I still talk to those moms every day. The classes taught me so much and I left feeling a lot more confident as a mom. I experienced a lot of postpartum anxiety with my daughter and this class was what helped me most out of anything. I loved my experience so much I ended up bringing this to Las Vegas. Becca the owner, is such a lovely teacher and makes you feel so safe and comfortable. She is incredibly knowledgeable and down to earth, I felt very lucky to have her as my instructor. Definitely make this a part of your postpartum experience!

Wow. Just wow. Not only is Ashley a complete sweetheart, but she is so knowledgeable. I'm so…read moregrateful that I had her help in such a vulnerable time of my life. Nursing a baby can be so stressful and she is a perfect companion to help guide you through the process. Any problems that I encountered, she was exceptionally helpful with. I can't recommend her enough. She's the best!

Ashley's knowledge and skilled expertise in lactation can't be beat! I had her help me with my…read morethird baby and am so glad I did. She is thoughtful and thorough, and takes her time with you as she answers your questions. I am grateful I was able to find someone to reassure me that my new little babe was properly latching and give me additional information and advice to help navigate breastfeeding. I highly recommend Ashley!