Maggie was such a supportive and nurturing doula to me with my first baby. 3 years ago as a fellow…read moredoula, I resonated with Maggie's spirit and motherly aura. My labor was very long and presented many challenges that caused for change of plans and Maggie road the waves with us like a champion doula. She went above and beyond her role as a doula by also photographing our labor journey as well as taking our maternity photos which still hang in our daughters room. Maggie is a compassionate soul who knows the right things to say or not to say in those high pressure moments and supported us from home to hospital to operating table to home again. We will forever hold a special place in our hearts for this amazing woman and rockstar doula!

Maggie is the BEST…read more I can't recommend her enough! My labor was over 26 hours and she was in constant communication with my sister in getting my placenta over to her. Even though I delivered at 2-am I wasn't worried that everything was being taken care of. When I got home from the hospital she was available at a moments notice for any questions I had. She is kind, knowledgeable, and Grounding. You are in excellent hands with Maggie!

Birthing Rhythm is truly the gold standard when it comes to midwifery. We were so impressed with…read morethe level of care we received from start to finish. Beth Cannon has a wealth of knowledge & treats your entire family with such compassionate and excellence. She and everyone in her circle are incredibly skilled, trustworthy & a joy to work with. Prenatal appts are so comprehensive and never rushed. You have access to loads of information and resources to help you navigate the different stages of pregnancy and beyond. Options & recommendations are offered and your decisions are always respected. ***If you have concerns about the possibility of an emergency during labor/birth, please know you are in the BEST hands with Beth and her team.*** They are educated, equipped and prepared to manage urgent situations while maintaining clear communication, respect, and gentleness every step of the way. In my case, I had a retained placenta and a postpartum hemorrhage, but Beth, Jen & Mikki went above and beyond to care for me and my family through it all. They calmly communicated my options, took swift action, and gave tons of extra support and check-ins until I was fully recovered. I truly don't think any other midwife would have gone to the lengths that they did so seemingly effortlessly. Couldn't imagine having anyone else They say it takes a village, and in hiring Birthing Rhythm, you get a village. Beth has a vast and thoughtfully built community of experts, specialists and sincere care-givers to come alongside you in whatever your journey brings!

I don't even know where to start with Beth, Jenn and team because "amazing" doesn't feel like a big…read moreenough word. I went into this birth after a previous C-section, really hoping for a HBAC but honestly not fully trusting that my body would get me there. After a few days of what felt like never-ending contractions (turns out it was prodromal labor), I was completely exhausted and starting to spiral a bit mentally. Beth helped us figure out what was actually going on--baby had flipped posterior--and gave us really clear direction on what to do next. No pressure, no fear, just calm, grounded guidance. By the time active labor hit, I was in a pretty raw place. Tired, emotional, unsure. When Beth and team arrived, everything shifted. She was so calm and steady, and I could feel that she trusted my body even when I didn't. Things moved fast after her arrival . At one point baby's shoulder got a little stuck and I remember hearing timing being called out, but Beth handled it so calmly and confidently that there was never panic in the room. Within moments, he was in my arms. It was intense, messy, beautiful, and honestly one of the most empowering experiences of my life. Every birthing person deserves the kind of experience Beth and her team provide. Coming from a previous C-section, the difference between my two births couldn't have been more opposite. This time I felt seen, respected, and truly taken care of in a way I didn't even realize I was missing before. Forever grateful for her. Would choose her again a thousand times.

Let me start with saying that joining the LA midwives family, for my second pregnancy, was…read morepossibly one of the best decisions I have made in my life! Upon being faced by strict medical practices, I decided I wanted to empower my own path and sought out a team that would support me in a more traditional, kind, loving and supportive environment... which lead me to LA Midwives. Some of my favorite experiences were being asked, "what do you feel is best," "how can we support you," "what is your end line," "how are you, your husband and first born?" AND "what would you like to achieve in your pregnancy?" From questions like these throughout my pregnancy, I felt empowered, supported and confident in my ability as a woman. Naomi, Aleks and Atoosa are a team built on strong platform of helping to guide and empower you during your pregnancy. They also have a plethora of wisdom, from habits to nutrition and medical professionals, which also makes you feel so very much supported and confident during your pregnancy and finally, at the time of your birth. I cannot recommend them enough, to every woman, either trying to conceive or during their pregnancy, to join forces with LA Midwives so that they may also experience the pregnancy we deserve as the strong and powerful women we are. Thank you LA Midwives for providing me with such a strong birth team, that at 40 with hypertension, I was able to really experience my birth and feel empowered to do. Eternally Thankful.

There truly are no words big enough to capture what Los Angeles Midwives and their incredible team…read moremeant to me during my pregnancy. From the very beginning, Naomi, Atoosa, and Aleksandra walked beside me through every step of this journey with a level of care, presence, and intention that is beyond anything I could have imagined. Every appointment, every conversation, every moment of reassurance felt deeply personal and thoughtful. They didn't just provide care -- they created an environment where I felt educated, empowered, and truly supported as a mother. The way they show up for women is something incredibly special. If I could give 1,000 stars, I would without hesitation. What moved me most was witnessing women supporting women in the most powerful way. Their passion for birth, for education, and for honoring mothers inspired me so deeply that it made me want to be part of the birth world myself. That's the kind of impact they have. I get emotional writing this because I already know how much I'm going to miss them. They weren't just my midwives -- they became mentors, guides, and genuine friends through one of the most sacred seasons of my life. My family will forever be grateful for Naomi and her incredible team. And without a doubt, when the time comes for our next baby, there is nowhere else I would go.

Finding "my" doula was not a straight or simple path. It felt more like walking a labyrinth, full…read moreof turns, pauses, and moments of uncertainty, all leading me exactly where I was meant to be. From the moment I learned I was pregnant, I interviewed so many doulas, searching for that unmistakable feeling of connection, safety, and deep care. I was looking for someone who felt like a lock and key fit, someone who could hold me in the kind of warmth that feels like a giant bear hug. But with each person I met, something just didn't align. Ironically, I was convinced I needed to meet every doula in person to truly feel that chemistry. And yet, the moment I met Brana over a simple video call, everything changed. Within the first minute of speaking with her, my husband and I just knew, she was the one. Brana greeted me with such genuine warmth and reverence, congratulating me and reminding me that I was stepping into one of the most sacred times in my life. The way she spoke, the way she held space, even through a screen, felt different. In that instant, it was as if I had reached the center of that labyrinth and found exactly what I had been searching for all along. My key. My calm. My bear hug. Throughout my entire pregnancy, birth, and beyond, Brana held me in a way that felt both deeply nurturing and incredibly empowering. She supported not just me, but my husband and our relationship as well, showing up for us in ways that went far beyond what anyone could expect. At times, she gently guided us through emotional moments, grounding us with care and wisdom when we needed it most. She became more than a doula to me. She felt like a sister I had somehow known my whole life. There is something truly special about Brana, an energy that is both powerful and tender. She has a poetic way of speaking about birth and the journey into motherhood that made me feel seen, heard, and understood on the deepest level. She creates a space where you feel safe enough to surrender, trust, and step fully into your experience. Even though my birth didn't go exactly as planned, it turned out to be more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, and that is largely because of her. No matter how things unfolded, Brana was there, steady and present, helping me move through each moment with strength and grace. She also led me to a beautiful birthing class experience that became incredibly meaningful to me. It was even where, deep in my heart, I found my baby's name before we knew what we were having. That alone speaks to the depth of her impact. She gives so much of herself, endlessly and beautifully, and does so with honesty, love, and authenticity. It's rare to meet someone who pours from such a full and generous cup. If I am ever blessed to give birth again, there is no question, Brana will be the only person I want by my side. She is not just an incredible doula, she is someone you will cherish for a lifetime. My husband and I are forever grateful we found her. If you are considering working with Brana, don't hesitate. There are certain souls you meet in life that change you, that meet you in a moment and somehow stay with you forever, and she is one of them. From the very first breath of connection, she will see you, truly see you, hold you, honor you, and walk beside you in a way that feels both grounding and transcendent all at once. She doesn't just support you through birth, she becomes part of your story, part of your becoming, part of your heart. Long after the birth is over, long after the moment has passed, you will still feel her presence in the way you remember your strength, in the way you hold your child, and in the way you understand what it means to be deeply cared for. I will never forget the quiet, intimate ways she cared for me in my most vulnerable moments. The way she poured my bath with such tenderness, as if even that small act was sacred. The way she gently showed me how to swaddle my baby, guiding my hands with patience and love. Making me decadent breastfeeding carrot bliss ball snacks. And most of all, the way she simply sat with me in those raw, disorienting moments after birth, when I felt cracked wide open, like a sensitive shock to the system, trying to find myself again in this entirely new world. She didn't try to fix it or rush it. She just stayed. Steady, soft, and fully present. And in the most kismet, almost fated way, I remember discovering that she had a leopard in her life, my favorite animal throughout my entire childhood. It felt like a quiet, undeniable sign, like something in the universe gently whispering, this is your person. This is who is meant to walk with you through birth. Choosing Brana is not just choosing a doula. It is choosing to be held, to be witnessed, and to be loved in one of the most sacred seasons of your life. And somehow, in the most beautiful and unexpected way, she never really leaves your side. She becomes a part of it. Forever.

Brana is the best of the best! I had such amazing experience delivering my baby with Brana. She…read morewas there when I needed and she gave space when I needed too and just was there for me and my family. I am beyond grateful for her! I delivered my second baby with her. Thank you Brana

Nina is incredible and such a wonderful person to have around! she really helped me to feel more…read moreconfiDent and prepared for birth. she is very empathetic and guides you through everything you need to know! she helped me also get rid of the pain immediately and is reachable! I am from Germany and she had a lot of knowledge about my country and culture!

My husband and I just finished Nina's Hypnobirthing class and felt like it was incredibly helpful…read moreand that Nina was just a wonderful teacher and guide. Nina was on a list of recommended classes provided to us by the UCLA midwife group and we are so glad we were brought to her. We took a few other classes that were quite informative but this class was really experiential and Nina led us though exercises that connected us with the other students in the class in a lovely way (even through zoom) and it was very nice to connect and feel a sense of community going through similar things. We are so grateful to Nina for her warmth, generosity and calming care through this class. We highly recommend it!

Abby is one of the most delightful people I have ever met. Always greeted with a smile and good…read morelaughs during visits. Abby honored my choices, never infantilized me, and it truly felt like I was in control. Her trust in my choices empowered me and even when I doubted myself, she gently guided me back to the place where I could trust myself. During my birth, she was a beacon of joy and calm and seamlessly included my parents and older child. Her faith in my body and my baby continued throughout my labor and when I needed her to assist with a shoulder dystocia, she did so calmly and with such knowledge - I birthed my over 10lb baby in the tub, no tearing, no alarmist energy, and my husband caught baby - it was absolutely what I wanted. The level of care Abby brings is top level and i could not imagine anyone else being my midwife. I am so grateful for her willingness to follow my lead and her expertise when I needed it. I could write a whole book about how amazing Abby, as a midwife but also as a person whose love of birth shows in everything she does.

My wife hired Abigail Vidikan of Heart to Home Midwifery for a homebirth. She handled our prenatal…read morecare and was on call from 37 weeks. Throughout the pregnancy, Abby reassured my wife that it was very common for first-time mothers to go past their due date, that everything was normal until 42 weeks, and that the baby would come when ready. Our daughter was born at almost 41 weeks. When my wife went into labor, it took Abby three hours to arrive. When she did, she brought an assistant my wife had only met once and wasn't told would be attending the birth. Not something you want sprung on you during one of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of your life. By the time Abby arrived, my wife had been having intense contractions lasting 2-3 minutes without rest in between for over three hours. She was in distress. Abby checked her, said she was 2cm dilated, and within minutes said "I gotta go" and left. She didn't clearly explain she was leaving for another birth -- we had to figure that out on our own. The entire visit lasted roughly five minutes after a three-hour wait. After Abby left, my wife lost all confidence and trust in her care and we had to rush to the hospital -- an 80-minute drive with my wife in severe pain, vomiting, and in total despair. As her husband, I felt completely powerless. I didn't know what to do. It was the most traumatizing experience of my life. She went through that car ride because her midwife wasn't there. Two hours after Abby left, my wife was at 6cm at the hospital -- the exact threshold Abby herself defined as "active labor" in her contract. She misjudged how fast things were progressing, and she misjudged how much we needed support and presence from our main caregiver. Abby was not present for the hospital transfer, not present during the birth, and never showed up at the hospital -- despite telling us multiple times during prenatal consultations that if we ever had to transfer, she would be there for us. After the fact, she blamed my wife for delivering late -- the same wife she had spent months reassuring that going past 41 weeks was completely normal. When we reached out about a partial refund of the $9,600 we paid, she offered $1,600 for unused postpartum visits only, arguing she had delivered the contracted work because my wife "was NOT in active labor." We countered at $3,000 -- roughly a third -- which we felt was more than fair. She declined and cited her contract's no-refund policy for hospital transfers -- even though the transfer only happened because she left. The whole reason you hire a homebirth midwife is to have someone you trust by your side through labor and delivery. That didn't happen. My wife carried the emotional weight of being abandoned in labor into the hospital with her. It affected what should have been the most important moment of our lives. I wouldn't recommend this experience to any expecting family. -- Guy

Where do we even begin... having her by our side during our first 8 weeks was one of the greatest…read moregifts we could have given ourselves as new parents. She created such a peaceful, supportive environment in our home during a time that can feel overwhelming and emotional. Her presence alone brought ease--but beyond that, her knowledge and guidance across postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, nutrition, and overall healing made a world of difference for our entire family. She didn't just "help"--she truly cared. About me, about my husband, and about our son. Every visit is intentional, thoughtful, and full of love. She also made us the most nourishing meals- that were delicious and so nourishing! Because of her, we felt more confident stepping into parenthood, more supported in the process, and more connected as a family. That kind of impact is something you don't forget. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her during such a meaningful chapter of our lives, and we'll always be grateful.

I took Leanna's baby and me class at Wilshire Blvd Temple and am just so impressed by her. She was…read moreso kind and understanding, supporting each mom though we may have differed in our views on some of the different parts of raising our babies. She did a great job of helping us find connection with each other, making us feel supported and nourished- even bringing us homemade broth or lactation cookies!

Sharon is a very special and one of a kind birth specialist. She has a great medical background, is…read moreenthusiastic, and just pure joy to work with. We met her initially at a class through the Mother's Haven and were so impressed by her that we ended up booking a private session. Sharon was thoughtful, focused on our questions/concerns and honestly made some of the scarier components of giving birth fun. Highly recommend her and would sign up for one of her sessions again in a heartbeat.

This review was a long time coming. My little angel came three weeks early and we have been rocking…read moreat life ever since. He is a happy and healthy baby boy. Sharon is such a wonderful person. My husband and I found her through Yelp and had a great time in her Lamaze class and early infant class. Sharon was so welcoming and made the experience as first time parents so special for us and eased a lot of our anxiety. I don't think I would have been as mentally prepared as I was if I did not take her classes. I would even say emotionally too because I had to do a lot of healing with losing my first angel. Thank you so much Sharon. Our little Rami is doing wonderful. You were such a great impact on our journey as first time parents and have our upmost respect. Please keep doing what you're doing because first time parents really need you!