Bad customer service, terrible experience and didn't even make it through the entire process. She…read morewas rude and condescending and refused to talk on the phone and only wanted to text. Never see a professional not want to be able to answer all questions to understand the type of care needed and required and then sends a flyer that shows she does delivery for additional fee yet when I inquired she said only if I spend a extra $200 .. * To your reply; I reached out in Dec and you did the same thing ( not wanting to talk on the phone name only text and sent your flyer ) but after looking at your paid reviews I decided to give you another chance yet you proved me correct. You said you can take us on then after me asking two or three questions you changed your mind when I refused to get the $500 service you suggested instead of the $300 I inquired about. Wha is NOT ok is you lying * Now she updates her replies and again trying to make herself sound better and seem better than the experience she provided! I pray the best for you at the end of the day you were rude , off-putting , and dismissive.

So glad I had Valerie encapsulate my placenta. She was amazing to work with and I really do think…read morethe pills help so much post partum. My hospital didn't want to release the placenta until 24 hours after birth even though they weren't testing it or anything and Valerie helped us talk to the nurses and doctors to sign off on releasing it early. Delivery of the pills afterward was very fast and they delivered it right to my house.

I had the most incredible experience with NuHealth Placenta. From the moment I inquired, the team…read morewas so attentive and friendly. Booking my encapsulation process was so easy and organized. The team picked up my placenta directly from the hospital and dropped it off at my house within a couple of days. Not to mention, they gifted me a keepsake of my baby's umbilical cord that is now in her nursery. I have been taking the pills and have felt very good postpartum. So grateful for my recovery.

The service and support I received through NuHealth was incredible. From the moment I inquire…read moreabout the services to having my package delivered. There was always a follow up from a team member and quick response. I also received a discount for the umbilical cord keepsake. My baby was born around 1:00am and my placenta was picked up from the hospital within an hour of me notifying the team. I received my placenta pills and keepsake within 48 hours of it being picked up. I was not home to receive the package, however, we communicated and my dad was able to receive the package. Overall, I will recommend NuHealth to every mama looking to encapsulate their placenta. I have felt good during postpartum and I still have pills left that I will continue to take. Lastly, I felt the price was reasonable for the service that was provided. Thank you so much for the support NuHealth. Great customer service and care! :)

After the Long Beach Birthing Center closed unexpectedly, my husband immediately began searching…read moreeverywhere for a midwife who could take over our birth care. From the very beginning, we knew we did not want a hospital birth--both because of the high costs and the increased rate of C-sections. Finding the right midwife felt urgent and incredibly important, especially since this was my first pregnancy. That's when we found Laura. From the first conversation, my husband and Laura connected very well, and after meeting her in person, we knew she was the right choice. Laura made me feel truly welcomed, cared for, heard, and supported--something that meant everything to me as a first-time mom. At every appointment, Laura took the time to explain how our baby was doing, confirmed that she was positioned correctly, and walked us through what to expect at each stage. She guided me on workouts, nutrition, and overall prenatal care, always making sure I felt confident and informed. Anytime I had worries or questions, Laura reassured us that our baby girl was progressing beautifully, which brought us so much peace throughout the pregnancy. When the big day finally arrived, labor began early in the morning but didn't turn active until the following day. At around 3 a.m. in June, our little girl decided it was finally time. Labor was long, but Laura and her team were absolutely incredible. They supported me every step of the way--offering water, snacks, encouragement, and constant reassurance. They regularly checked our baby's heartbeat to ensure she was doing well and never made me feel rushed or pressured. I had planned on a water birth, but my body had other plans--and Laura was so supportive and adaptable, honoring what my body needed in the moment. By morning, our baby girl arrived (quite literally popping out!), and Laura guided me calmly and confidently through delivery. Her presence made me feel relaxed, safe, and completely cared for. Laura and her team handled everything with such professionalism and compassion, allowing me to focus entirely on welcoming my daughter into the world. I also can't say enough great things about her lactation consultant, Chelsea, who was absolutely amazing and so helpful. Laura even recommended our pediatrician and doctor, which made the transition into postpartum care seamless. Because of Laura, I was able to spend extra, uninterrupted time bonding with my baby girl, and that experience is something I will forever cherish. I am beyond grateful that Laura was available when we needed her most. If I am ever pregnant again, there is no question--I would absolutely return to Laura without hesitation. Thank you Laura for all the support you have given us!

I moved to Redondo Beach at 30 weeks pregnant, searching for a midwife for a VBAC after two…read moreC-sections. Despite warnings, I hired Laura because she had experienced a VBA2C herself, which made me feel confident in her abilities. I paid $7,000 before 37 weeks, but from the start, red flags appeared. Laura frequently overshared personal issues- venting about her husband mistreating her and why recent clients were transferred to the hospital. She described one transfer as a mother "refusing to get on her hands and knees despite being in pain." It felt like more of her clients were being transferred than successfully giving birth at her center. Additionally, she and her children were constantly sick, making me worry about exposure as a pregnant mom with toddlers. As my due date approached, she had me sign paperwork with business names from other midwives, clearly copied and pasted, which felt sloppy and unprofessional. When my water broke, she gave me swabs that were supposed to turn bright blue if it was amniotic fluid. Even though I knew my water had broken, the test initially didn't change color, so Laura dismissed it, insisting I had urinated on myself. It took days for a proper swab to confirm it, delaying care and increasing my risk of infection. When I expressed concern, she casually asked if I "wanted to go to the hospital," then told me that legally she'd have to transfer me after three days- completely disregarding the fact that I had been telling her about my water breaking all along. At one of my appointments, she introduced another midwife, Amy, which made me uncomfortable because Laura had previously vented to me about how Amy "wouldn't stop touching her" during her own labor despite being asked not to. She even called Amy the B-word and said Amy walked out on her during labor. Knowing this, it felt extremely unprofessional that she brought her in to assist with my care. Later, Laura accused me of avoiding check-ups, which was untrue and upsetting. I lived three minutes from the birthing center and was always willing to come in. Despite her personal struggles, I had even offered to support her. During labor, Laura's birth assistant, Haika, was the only good part of my experience. She was kind, gentle, and truly passionate about birth work. If you're looking for a midwife, I highly recommend skipping Laura and going straight to Haika. When Haika was present, I was progressing well, reaching 7 cm. But when Laura took over so Haika could rest, everything changed. Her cervical exams were painful, rough, and intrusive. Her energy was intimidating, and I stopped progressing. Eventually, I had to transfer to the hospital, and honestly, I was relieved to leave. At the hospital, I received an epidural, which allowed me to relax enough to fully dilate, but during my stay, I was also sexually harassed by a doctor who is now under investigation at Cedars. After birth, I discovered that Laura had taken several photos of my private areas without my consent. I asked her to delete them, and while she agreed, she never did so in front of me. She also failed to complete my postpartum visits, using her constant illnesses as an excuse, but never reached out to reschedule or check on me or my newborn. Seven months later, she sent me a Mother's Day text, but by then, I had nothing more to say--she never followed through on the care I paid for. It took me a year to write this, but it needs to be shared. My experience was the opposite of the glowing reviews I read before hiring her. Every time she gets a negative review, a friend posts a five-star one, but those of us who've actually worked with her know the truth. I've since connected with other former clients who had similar experiences. If you're searching for a midwife, please reconsider working with Laura. This is a warning from one mother to another- there are far better options. ** and just like i said, immediately after Laura gets a negative review, she asks a friend (or it could be her behind a fake profile) to give a 5 star review. She's extremely toxic and if you work with her- you will 100% see how accurate the negative reviews are. Hire at your own risk!

Celeste was amazing! She came to pick up my placenta the night my baby was born and had mine…read moreencapsulated a few days later. She was very professional, sweet and delivered the pills to my door which was great cuz we were very busy with our precious newborn. The pills have been amazing and I highly recommend getting them. On our next bday I will surely be using Celeste again!!

Celest was wonderful through the whole process. Like others, I had procrastinated arranging for…read moreplacenta encapsulation. I filled out her online form and within minutes, she replied. She was so warm and sweet on the phone, sharing clear guidance and expertise. She is a joy to work with - she can and picked up my placenta on my baby's birthday promptly and only a few days later had it processed and ready for delivery. I can only describe the package she put together for my baby and me as a beautiful welcome to this new life we have together.

I want to share my experience to be able to help future mothers and especially first time mothers…read moreto have the best experience possible wether its for birth or postpartum as mine wasn't what I wish It would have been. I wanted to feel supported and try for a VBAC for my second birth so I decided to work with Andrey for the birth of our daughter. Everything went good at the beginning, we had our in person interview, shortly after that meeting we decided we would be a fit for each other. After that she came over one more time and afterwards she told me she had a family oversees she was working with and would be available via phone/zoom and if needed to she would introduce me to a back up doula incase she wasn't back in time for my birth. The way she introduced us was thru text (no phone call or even an effort to do a zoom call so me and that back up doula could meet each other) no professionalism. My prenatal care was very limited nothing close to what Andrey promotes. Then I asked for a list of what to bring in my birth bag, she said she would send, I had to ask about 4 times until she sent and the reason I didn't get it was because she had sent it to a 'Victoria' how do you forget your clients name especially when you are a part of one of the most vulnerable times in their life. Fast forward to my birth Andrey ended up not being there. I ended up working with the back up doula & my first time meeting her and talking to her was her walking in my room while I laid in my bed clothe-less in pain as I was going thru my contractions (not the most ideal setting to meet someone for the first time who is going to be a part of a raw and emotional intimate time) a few days later Andrey lets me know shes back in LA and is coming to see me & baby to help with postpartum care. Then texts me cancelling because her car is in the shop (She could've taken an Uber) and cannot make it and she can come another day. She comes over a couple days after that for a few hours and tells me she will be back @10am the next day to help us some more. The next morning @9:35am she txts me she cannot make it and isn't available until the following week. I had cancelled help from my sitter to help with my newborn and toddler and my husband had left to work because we had relied on having help from Andrey that morning. At that point I was feeling extremely upset. The care and support I was expecting which Andrey advocates heavily on was nowhere close to what I was given. What was supposed to be a time in my life where I should've been given unwavering love and support turned into a time of grief and sadness for me. I decided to have a conversation with Andrey and let her know how I was feeling and I no longer felt comfortable working together. She apologized and told me I was a client that 'fell thru the cracks.' Simply she overcommitted and I was put in the back burner or was her last option sadly. She offered to bring some postpartum stuff to help with grief and overall just to help me emotionally and would drop it off in the next couple days, she never did. Unfortunately Andrey constantly overpromised and underdelivered.

Absolutely incredible experience with Andrey! From the moment we met her, her calming presence put…read moreus at ease. She brought not only warmth and reassurance but also deep experience and medical knowledge that made us feel completely confident in our birth plan and, most importantly, safe--both for mom and baby. Andrey was the advocate we didn't even realize we needed, always prioritizing our best interests over the hospital's. We genuinely cannot imagine going through the experience without her. If you're considering a doula, stop searching--Andrey is the one. Cannot recommend her highly enough!!!! Thank you Andrey!!!

I can't say enough good things about Brittany. She was easily reachable and answered so many of my…read morequestions. She gave me lots of information regarding her specialty and what she had to offer. She came to my home after the birth of my son to grab my placenta and make me a smoothie which was so delicious. She made me capsules, a tincture and a salve. Super impressed and happy with her services. If youre looking for a placenta specialist, Brittany is your girl!

My husband and I just had our beautiful baby girl early and she is in the NICU. I found Brittany…read morethrough searching online and loved what I saw. I didn't think she would be able to help us since it was so last minute. But she made the placenta pill process VERY smooth. Especially for a very intense/joyful period of our lives. She picked up the placenta at the hospital. Was flexible when plans changed, and dropped off the pills at my home. She has a very supportive can do attitude and I'm so happy that I found her. I definitely recommend The Joyful Tree.

Allegra Hill was truly a God sent. I was blessed to have found her…read more I saw a negative review and was completely floored! Everyone is entitled to their opinion but my experience with Allegra and Kim was so amazing I've struggled putting that experience into words. Not only would I recommend all their professional services, I also develop a connection with them as people. They were more then just my healthcare providers, they became apart of our family. I had a more challenging labor than I was expecting and also had to be transported to a hospital after I delivered due to my blood pressure dropping and fainting. My daughter had to be transported as well because she had to much fluid in her lungs and wasn't breathing on her own. It was the scariest moment of my life but I wholeheartedly knew she was going to be ok because of how quickly Allegra and Kim responded to the situation. I know a doctor would also have responded professionally but I felt like my baby was being cared for by family and they had a deeper emotional investment in her wellbeing. My partner has paramedic training because he's a fire fighter. He knows other fire fighters that had midwifes who weren't as well trained as Allegra & Kim. They also have a support group for new moms that helped keep me from being overwhelmed by postpartum depression. Having only been in LA less then 2 years, with no real family support, Allegra, Kim & the moms that attended the various support groups became my family. Allegra actually started out as my doula. I like my OBGYN and she was supportive of that decision. Late in my pregnancy, my OB wasn't available due to a family emergency and I did NOT like the substitute. I realized there was no guarantee he would deliver my baby. But if Allegra became my midwife, I wouldn't have that uncertainty. As my doula, then midwife, she always let me know my options and that she was there to support my decisions. She checked in with me via phone calls, emails and text. I wish every mom-to-be could have an positive birth experience. I think Allegra can help expecting families achieve that.

A friend referred me to Allegra, who has helped with my two pregnancies and births. Allegra is an…read moreexpert -- she is experienced, calm, funny, and has excellent communication skills. She is very clear, direct and non-judgmental. As a trained midwife, Allegra provided great pre-natal care during those visits, and it was a really needed complement to the quick in-and-out visits with my HMO physician. Please note that hiring a midwife or doula is not about "having the birth of your dreams" or exerting maximum control during childbirth, but it is about providing yourself with support and education. That said, my goal for both births was to have a peaceful, unmedicated vaginal birth at the hospital and Allegra was essential to achieving that. In Allegra, I had a strong advocate and trusted adviser.

I was referred to Kim by another doula and I am SO happy to have found her. Kim is a wealth of…read moreknowledge and was checking in on me at the end of my pregnancy, while I was in labor, and even the weeks when she wasn't with us. She was so encouraging, supportive, and thoughtful. I cannot say enough great things about Kim! My husband and I decided to have an overnight postpartum doula to offer extra support for the long sleepless nights. We had our first meeting over FaceTime to make sure we would be a good fit and I was relieved to connect with her. It was very important to me that I felt comfortable and trusted bringing Kim into our home to spend the overnights with us and our newborn. Kim was fantastic and she was so good with our son! It was evident she had a lot of experience with newborns. She was able to soothe him when he was fussing, coax him to sleep when he was struggling, and feed him during one of the middle of the night feedings so I could sleep. Not only is Kim incredibly nice and easy to be around (a must when I was breastfeeding at midnight in my pjs with messy hair and sleep deprived), she is very supportive and non judgmental. Motherhood can be a super judgy space and to have someone who offered advice and tips that aligned and supported our choices was just what I needed as a first time mom! I wouldn't hesitate to call Kim again for our next baby!

Kimberly has a very calming presence. She was very knowledgable and supportive while I prepped for…read morelabor- she provided multiple PDF and video resources. She continued to check in with me and answer questions. When I wondered if I was going into labor, Kimberly stayed up answering my text messages prepping me when it was time to go to the hospital. After I was admitted, Kimberly came and helped me labor naturally until I decided to get an epidural. She continued to provide emotional support and knowledge in a very overwhelming environment. I would recommend Kimberly for any laboring woman!

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.

Friends shared how valuable it was for them to work with a doula during their pregnancy, but when…read moreit was my turn, I didn't really know what to expect. Now looking back on it, I don't know how I would have made it through as confidently and securely over the course of a tumultuous year without the support of Tahira. From the moment you meet her, you are enveloped in her warmth and kindness. I also felt really safe and comforted given her level of expertise. In addition to a doula, Tahira is a midwife-in-training and brought a lot of insight to each phase of the pregnancy and even the fourth trimester. During challenges like morning sickness or third trimester sleeplessness, she prescribed incredibly helpful tools and remedies to support along the way. She provides tailored and personalized care that really makes you feel as if you're not alone and our multiple meetings over the year really prepared me for birth. Additionally, her presence at the birth itself created a calm environment in a hospital setting that can otherwise feel rather sterile. As soon as she walked in through the door, I knew that I had an advocate by my side who could communicate on my behalf to the medical staff should that be needed. She helped slow things down so I could wrap my head around what was happening. Reflecting back on this, my partner and I agreed that this alone was priceless. I was also so thankful for the immense amount of support Tahira provided post-birth. Postpartum is a real beast, and I always looked forward to Tahira's visits to help ground me. She provided support with mental health care, healing the body, and lactation. This can be a very vulnerable time for people who have given birth, and it's helpful to have someone who knows exactly what to do without having to explain anything. If you are considering working with a doula, I encourage you to do so, and with that I also give my highest, highest endorsement of Tahira, who made this experience less daunting and allowed me to feel deeply connected to this really special time in my life.

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