Going through my first birth experience with Katie as my midwife was truly a gift. Every prenatal…read morevisit was done right in my home -- no stressful drives to the doctor's office, no sitting in waiting rooms. Blood tests, check-ups, and even listening to my baby's heartbeat all happened right on my couch. But the convenience was just the beginning. Katie's care was exceptional in every way a family hopes for when choosing a midwife. She brought a depth of knowledge and clinical skill that made me feel safe and confident from day one -- monitoring both my health and my baby's with precision and explaining everything clearly so I always understood my options. She balanced that expertise with a calm, grounded presence that instantly put me at ease. She answered my million questions with a calm smile (hey, it's my first time!), so when it came time to give birth, I felt informed, supported, and ready. From her gentle hands and confident decision-making to her unwavering emotional support, Katie embodied the perfect mix of professionalism and heart. In week 35, my blood pressure became too high for a home birth, and Katie guided and supported me in the process of reconnecting with my OB's office seamlessly. I experienced a level of continuity of care between homebirth and hospital that I wish every woman could have! After my son was born, Katie went above and beyond to visit us at the hospital as well as follow up visits at home. I cannot recommend her enough. If you're on the fence, choose Katie!

The decision to work with Katie as midwife to our third baby was instinctive. Our experience was so…read morepositive, I would make it again and again. Katie brings to her practice professionalism, patience, compassion, and just immense support to myself and our entire family as we navigated pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I looked forward to our regular check-ins at our home where nothing was rushed and nothing was required. When challenges came up with my GBS test, Katie provided unbiased information and allowed me the space and time to make the decisions that made sense for my body and my baby. Our birth unfolded exactly how we had manifested and Katie was never intrusive, and completely tuned in to where we were in the birth process. On our birth night, we were lucky to have Mikki and Tasha who brought such calm and lightness to the experience. And truly, is anything better than birthing your baby at home and then being tucked into bed with your baby and nourishing food, supported by your midwife and birth team? Katie's service did not stop at birth though, we had many heart-felt check-ins and check-ups post-birth and she continues to keep in touch. Birth is such an intimate, raw, and expansive experience, and Katie was the perfect support in creating a birth experience we will remember with positivity and light forever.

I really want to thank Debbie for being so wonderful. She is such a professional in her field, and…read moreso knowledgeable. In the crazy tumultuous times of labor and welcoming a newborn into your life, the last thing you wanna do is an extra task. But Debbie was ON IT. she was so well informed, kind and a great communicator. She worked with us, navigated all the Hospital paperwork, had the dried placenta pills delivered it so promptly!!!! I would wholeheartedly recommend this to all mamas to be. Excellent experience all around! Thank you Debbie and LA Birth Partners!

As first time expecting parents, the multiday course built a solid foundation for us for the birth…read more It was awesome to do the class as a couple, each person in the relationship plays a critical role. The vibe was calm and expert. With decades of collective experience across hundreds of doula's in their network, Cheryl and Khefri taught it and you just felt their commitment to your eventual birthing experience and that this was their passion in life. They are accessible and show up for you like someone who would do this good work for free because they love sharing their superpower for the good of you and your family. And people would and should pay them millions for the service and everlasting memories they empower us to have, truly a unique and life changing experience and partnership. I got a recorded meditation that I literally listened to 100 times everytime I rested or took a bath. Come time for go time, it all fell into place. They instilled in us that we are not sick, or needing external help to give birth - I truly felt that our bodies know what to do, are built to do this, and that it's a natural and easy process - not something to fear, resist, fight, or try to make go away ie the contractions are our bodies doing a job and nothing to be afraid of. In fact, what if we embraced, allowed for, and appreciated the power of the body and our spirits to see this process through? Khefri's newborn class was incredible. We did a one on one. She gave us a literal list with links if needed, of what to buy if you are having a baby lol! What you'll need within the first 2 weeks. She showed us how to swaddle and bathe, hold and care for a newborn. I attended some of Khefri's kundalini yoga sessions for expecting mothers. It was so soothing and power inducing that I ended up playing the playlists during my 6 hours of labor. I was an over 40 first time mother. With Khefri (doula) and LA Birth Partners (class) and Birthfit (fitness) and LA Midwives as my partners - we had a successful and easy home birth as well! Though all the practices we could easily have tried at the hospital. In fact, a few months ago, I assisted my sister in her first birth as well. We did it at the hospital but was able to get contractions started naturally, used calming homeopathics and techniques (like birthplan on the door, don't ask me if I need pain meds I'll tell you, candles, cover bright machinery and lower beeping, etc). We could not have done it without Khefri! Literally, we did our last class from the hospital room. Then after the class ended, Khefri became available by text and phone to help us through the contractions! We had questions about the homeopathics, dosing etc to try to start the contractions naturally. She helped with all of it! I can't thank her enough, she went above and beyond, sharing love and support and expertise even more than any actual family members! You feel like you owe so much to these amazing doula's who believe in and know what's possible with a birthing experience. Even someone like me who'd never even seen a birth before, was able to have a homebirth when our western doctors were more than ready to receive us as geriatric mothers at the hospital. None of it was necessary. And we knew that, because we kept on top of medical visits etc leading up to the big day.

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!!!

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'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.

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.

Pregnancy and giving birth was one of the most meaningful and empowering experiences of my life,…read moreand Holly played an extraordinary role in making it that way. Working with her from pregnancy through postpartum was nothing short of transformative. From the moment she took us on as clients, I felt deeply seen, cared for, and empowered. Throughout my pregnancy, she provided a wealth of resources -- from dietary guidance and exercise tips to ways to promote the growth of my baby and prepare for labor -- and helped me process and make informed decisions for myself. She anticipated questions before I even had them and ensured I felt knowledgeable and confident every step of the way about all the decisions we faced. Holly made the entire process beautiful, spiritual, informed, and deeply connected. She helped me get in touch with my own needs and empowered both me and my husband to feel confident and capable throughout. During labor and delivery, she was with us every step of the way -- whether on the phone or coming to our home to assist me in labor and guide us on navigating the transition to the hospital. In those moments of extreme intensity, Holly was so in tune with me; she knew exactly what to say and how to help me navigate each wave. It felt like she, my husband, and I were in a shared trance, and I felt completely held and nurtured. I wanted a natural labor, and Holly championed that goal every step of the way; I truly believe I would not have been able to achieve a natural birth in a hospital without her. Immediately postpartum, Holly continued to be an incredible presence during the intense and sometimes overwhelming adjustment to life on the other side of birth. She listened deeply, advocated for my mental and physical health, and again never imposed her opinions. Instead, she helped us think clearly, process our emotions, and understand our own decisions and feelings, giving us confidence in our new roles as parents. What's incredible about Holly is that she ensures you are informed, know your rights, and understand all your choices -- while always advocating for you -- yet she never makes decisions for you. She is non-judgmental, full of positivity, love, and light, and makes the journey feel sacred, grounded, and empowering. Holly is an exceptional doula and guide -- she truly transforms the birth experience. She is absolutely incredible.

Review #1017 -…read more Kudos to Holly...seriously we really enjoyed having her on our birthing team. My wife had called and wanted to interview a variety of people and within a spectrum of birthing paths. We chose Holly and it was a very good experience. First off, my wife had a wonderful phone call with her...and she was available and willing to answer all things. We then met her locally and had a face to face interview. Holly was respectful of the birth path my wife wanted, she offer advice and her experience. While we were interviewing her at a local coffee shop she was approached by another client with her recently born baby. We got to see the level of interaction between that new mom and Holly. Very impressive to see the happiness of another parent with the person she chose. So as a Dad to be, there was also the need to convince me...i wanted to make sure my wife had every person and resource. So the expense of a doula was justified pretty easily. But i wanted an active role in the birth plan and birth experience. Holly was great to me. Attentive. Gentle. She was okay with me being there in the delivery stuff and an active part of it. She did not shrug me off or anything, I was able to feel very close to my wife and newborn in the moment. My wife really loved all Holly did for her when the time came to start the birthing process. Once we knew it was go time...we planned to stay home a while and Holly came to our place and worked the first 12-15 hours with her. Then she perfectly timed the "when to go to the hospital" and as that progressed she was very preset and active with us. She was awesome and seeing how well she'd coached my wife was incredible. We got a healthy baby and my wife came through it amazingly. Holly was a very good resource and served us well as the "Offensive Coordinator" calling the plays and helping us through the game plan. Holly is super. Follow up and coaching didn't end with the hospital. She's been so good at checking in and keeping us in the learning and adjustment. Easy 5 stars!!

Verneta was the first and only doula I needed to interview. She has a caring, peaceful, easygoing…read morepersonality that made her an excellent doula on delivery day. She is also very compassionate and honest. One thing that really touched me was that she came several hours earlier because I was laboring alone at home. That was completely above and beyond. Our agreement states she would come when I was 5 minutes apart. As soon as she helped me breathe and work through each wave, I went from about 11 minutes apart to 3 minutes apart. We walked around the block, ate a bit, she brought out her oils and massaged me in between contractions (I discovered I don't like any physical contact during). This was my first child and it was new and unfamiliar territory but we had a good time laboring at home. I puked when the baby dropped down and we all cheered. Memorable moments. Also at the hospital she helped me navigate what methods worked best for me, soft or upbeat music, squatting or lying down/sideways. I never took any labor courses so she gave me a crash course in different breathing methods. Other bonuses: Towards the end of my pregnancy the baby was transverse so she referred me to her doula partner who gave me a free consultation and did some safe baby maneuvering with a cloth. She went over more preparatory things with me and invited me to try out her pregnant yoga class! These were some of the areas I felt would have made the my experience with Verneta truly outstanding: I wish she would have done a bit of research on my Dr's reputation simply because she has the network and contacts to do so. My delivery Dr. turned out to be a monster. I go on record with Verneta as having the worst birth (Verneta) has ever seen. You can read my review of Dr. Beverly Shereen. Also, immediate follow through would be nice. I think its just the flipside of being a relaxed person, which is so helpful in the delivery room. I waited several weeks to receive back my portion of our contract. For me that was nerve-wrecking b/c I didn't know Verneta's character in the beginning and I had mailed her a sizable deposit. Plus being pregnant you have this checklist of things that need to be done. Finally I mailed her a self addressed envelope and she graciously apologized and mailed back the signed contract. Lastly she never met with me for our postpartum visit- she let me know early that she would have to keep that appointment short. Our appointment time came and passed and when I called her she was still at home trying to make my cd of photographs. So...punctuality and organization may not be her strong suits but she is wonderful labor support and genuinely caring! I think that is more important than the former and I wouldn't ask to have it the other way around!

Verneta has been with our family since our son was born four months ago. She is gentle, kind and…read morehas a special gift of working with babies and new mommy's. Words can not express how grateful I am to Verneta and all the support she has provided my family. She is still the only one I trust with our son. If I could hire her full time I would but her gift of working with newborns and new moms would not be utilized and she is someone you want to share. Verneta helped me to understand my son and his needs. She has techniques to help get your baby to sleep peacefully which allows you as a mom to catch up on your sleep. When I needed breastfeeding support, she was there to positively guide me through the stress I was feeling. She helped me relax and feel good about being a new mom. Overall, Verneta is someone I would highly recommend. I hope you enjoy her support as much as my family did.

Rebecca has been the greatest source of comfort and strength for me and my family as we had our…read morefirst child this year. I began with Rebecca's prenatal yoga classes in my second trimester after being fortunate enough to team up with her to be my birth doula. Even virtually, Rebecca managed to cultivate a deeply loving community. I looked forward to each class, which had the perfect balance of practice and open shares from each participant on our pregnancy journeys (the high highs and low lows). I can say without question that Rebecca made what could have been a traumatic birth experience into one that I look back on with empowerment and even (some) joy ("some" cause, I mean, c'mon it's still childbirth). I was in agony in early labor and when she arrived, Rebecca's energy, focus, and experience completely shifted my experience. She knew exactly what I needed in terms of positions, massage, partner support, and how to best communicate with the medical team and advocate for myself. And when you get Rebecca for birth, you get her for life too! Rebecca's postpartum visit to our home was incredibly helpful to me and my partner in terms of the next steps and how we can support one another. She also connected me with a lactation consultant that we desperately needed when I was having nursing troubles early on. I've also enrolled in one of her Mommy + Me classes and she has, ONCE again, been a saving grace during an unavoidably challenging time. Having no immediate family in LA, it's critical for me to have a community of mothers I can turn to, and this class has given me just that. Not only do I have the classes and peers to turn to, but Rebecca continues to make herself available to me via text to answer any (usually anxiously silly) questions I have. Any parent will know that sometimes you just need to ugly cry in front of other people who know exactly why you're ugly crying, and this class makes space for that as WELL as opportunities to learn what the heck it is I'm supposed to be doing. Rebecca meets each of her clients (and babies) where they are, providing support, love, wisdom, and a safe, judgment-free space to feel every feeling that comes with parenthood. I am forever grateful to have her in my corner, and you will be too!

I have practiced yoga with Rebecca for decades and she is wonderful, intuitive, knowledgeable,…read moreempathetic, loving... I can't say enough. I trust her implicitly. She knows the body and is able to communicate with her class and clients in a loving, supportive and empowering manner. In addition I was lucky enough to have just completed a 300hr teacher training with Rebecca and Sigrid Matthews. The training was very worthwhile! I was supported by two A+ yogis/teachers and a community of equally wonderful teacher trainees. It opened my heart and mind in ways I didn't expect. I am very grateful for having a mentor who is so enthusiastic about wellness and spiritual growth and to be a part of a community that she continues lead and nurture.

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.