I had the best experience with Breathe Bitch Doula! Louise and Mahri were incredible. They made me feel so supported and relaxed throughout my whole journey. They are set up to tag team so one of them is guaranteed to be there for the brith which was so helpful to know that someone would be there no matter what. They helped prep me and we amazing resources throughout my pregnancy, obviously during labor, and even postpartum. I'd text them with all my "my baby is doing this is it normal" questions. I want them there for any future pregnancies and labor! read more

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This doula agency is amazing! We've sent so many of our clients here and they always have amazing experiences. They also are our go to placenta encapsulation experts! Highly recommend for birth and postpartum doula support! read more

We loved having Laura as our overnight doula after our baby was born! She made our newborn experience so much easier and enjoyable because we were able to get some much needed sleep. She was caring, trustworthy, kind, and so good with our child! Breathe Bitch Doula was easy to work with and well organized. 10/10 would hire again!! read more

I highly recommend using a doula! Having another expert in the room to help advocate for your wishes while you can fully focus on labor was a huge help! My birth team was Jaymie and Tori, who were wonderful. They met with me in my home several weeks before delivery to go over my wishes & concerns as well as teaching us about what to expect, pain management options, how my husband can help. They even helped us with logistics, such as coming up with a plan to care for our dog and making sure we have a meal plan for postpartum. Jaymie was present during my delivery. She arrived at the hospital quickly and jumped in to support us right away. Not only did she advocate on my behalf while I stayed focused on my breathing, she also helped my husband and guide him in how to best support me during my (unplanned) unmedicated delivery. She also visited us at home for a postpartum checkup to make sure we were adjusting well and to offer any support we needed. Jaymie is also a wonderful masseuse who gave me a prenatal and postpartum massage in my home, both of which were exactly what I needed. read more

We are so grateful to have had the dream team of Louise and Emry. At the prenatal visit, they kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took their time to carefully understand our previous pregnancy and birth experience and supported us in forming the birth plan we were most comfortable with. During labor, Louise's steady presence and calm, reassuring energy made all the difference. She knew exactly when to step in to offer guidance or helpful suggestions, advocate for our needs, and even when to lighten the mood with her wonderful sense of humor. At the postpartum visit, Louise continued to show her sweet, supportive, thoughtful nature. She checked-in on all of us, answered questions, and made sure we were adjusting well to a new family member. We couldn't have asked for a better team to support us through such an important time in our lives. We would absolutely recommend Louise and Emry to anyone looking for a doula. read more

Would 100% recommend. My doulas were Kim & Ella and I felt that they provided some a good combination. I had such a wonderful birthing experience and largely attribute it to them and the birth 101 class that we had. I was so informed and felt confident in the decisions I was making throughout the process. I would 1000% recommend going with this co. The other thing is that there are several different doulas that work under this agency so if one doesn't fit your vibe, there are more that they could pair you up with. Thank you BB for being part of our birthing experience. read more

We had an amazing experience through Breathe Bitch. Kim and Laci were our doulas and they were both very responsive and helpful during my pregnancy. Laci attended the birth and I honestly mean it when I say I do not think I could have made it through labor without her. Laci, my wife, and I felt like a team throughout the whole process. Laci helped me through the pain of contractions by offering other methods to support me. She showed my wife how to help as well. She fully supported my birth plan and made sure my nurses and doctors knew it as well. When I had questions about certain aspects of my care, she was able to talk through it with me so that I was able to make the best decision for myself and baby. We are so grateful for her support and would highly recommend Breathe Bitch to anyone looking for compassionate, empowering, and knowledgeable doulas. read more

5 stars isn't enough for my experience with Breathe Bitch! From the first intro meeting to my postpartum visit I felt cared for and heard through every step. The birth 101 class was extremely helpful and so nice to engage with the doula teams and other parents for a sense of community. Tamara was at my birth from start to finish and it was truly a dream experience. After not having a doula for my first daughter's birth I knew I wanted a trusting advocate and helper there for my second daughter's birth and I really can't recommend them enough!! read more

We had such a wonderful experience with our overnight postpartum doula Tori. She was so reliable, kind, knowledgeable, and caring. She took excellent care of our son and helped us learn various tips and tricks to help his sleep along the way. When overnight times with a newborn can typically be a time of stress, ours were comforting knowing our child was being extremely well cared for while mom and dad could get the rest they needed. read more

Quick Answer: Yes, get a doula! Long review: I'm about 3mo PP with my 2nd baby and recalling my experience with "Breath" makes me feel so grateful. My doula team was Meg & Hayley. And every step of the experience with them was more than I expected. -Before Birth they hold a group class. I guess it's more geared for 1st time parents. But nothing wrong with a refresher. It also helped to connect in person with the ladies since our first contact was via face time. I was planning a VBAC and my OB/GYN was not that supportive or rather didn't believed that I would be successful, but said "you can try". Meg & Hayley understood the concerns, but still were encouraging! Made me feel empowered to do what I wanted. Also a couple weeks before my due date We had an in-home visit to chat and get to know each other. -While in labor: They were quickly responsive by phone and text. Meg met us at the hospital and of course she helped with the laboring stuff but mostly I was able to relax and not worry about anything else but myself. I delivered at Sharp Grossmont, and being in the hospital there are a lot of alarms and noise going on. Having Meg there allowed me to wear noise canceling headphones listen to music and rest. Meanwhile Meg helped give my partner suggestions/directions and even communicated with the nursing staff on my behalf. I had a successful VBAC and I attribute a part of that to these 'Bitches'! -I did the Belly Binding which was a nice way to find some quiet time I didn't even know I needed. -The placenta encapsulation was also fairly easy since Meg was in the hospital with us. She collected my placenta and Hayley did the encapsulation. All in all, if you can afford it get a doula! read more

Where to start with this amazing company? From the very beginning, Breathe Bitch has been responsive, supportive, and accommodating. When my daughter was born at 29-weeks, it threw a wrench into our plans. I was so worried about how this would impact our doula situation, but the team worked with me to create a perfect plan for our family. Oh, and then there's my amazing doula, Emaree. She is everything that I could have hoped for in a doula and more. She is kind, competent, independent, and knowledge. When she walks in the door, I immediately breathe a sigh of relief. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, please consider it. read more

We were paired with the dynamic duo. Tamara & Sage. I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with these two! From the very first meeting, they made us feel supported, empowered, and truly heard. Their calm presence, wealth of knowledge, and unwavering encouragement helped us feel confident and prepared throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. They were by our side every step of the way--offering comfort, answering questions (big and small), and making sure our birth plan was respected. I genuinely don't know how I would have navigated this journey without them. If you're considering hiring a doula, stop thinking and go with Tamara & Sage you'll be so glad you did! read more

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Tori helped save our birth experience. As first time parents, we had planned for an unmedicated vaginal delivery. Our birth plan went up in flames over the course of 4 days but ultimately we were able to deliver vaginally which may not have been possible without Tori's support, guidance, and expertise! She is gentle, even keel, and so thoughtful!! Tori and Hayley were excellent advocates for us with the hospital staff. We highly recommend BBD and have encouraged all our expecting friends to hire a doula. I also added the belly binding ceremony with Tori and it helped with my postpartum recovery, also recommend it! read more

This team was so great to work with for post partum care! This was my third kid but first time having a doula and it was the best decision ever. If I knew better the first two times I would always get a night doula. The doulas, owner, and admin were all great to work with and were very caring with me and my baby postpartum. Highly recommend! Amber, Hailey, Tamara, and Aly thanks for everything and making the transition to three a little easier. read more

We reached out as our baby was 4 months old and we were going through a stretch of sleepless nights. We got in touch with Tamara, who was able to start very quickly, about a week later. From the first night, we got comfortable with Tamara taking care of our baby, allowing us to get some sleep. Over the next few weeks, Tamara provided a ton of insight and recommendations based on what was observed over the night and we went from 6-7 night wakings and 2 overnight feeds to a baby that sleeps through the night with 0-1 overnight feeds. We are super appreciative of the care and expertise that was provided and the end result of happy baby getting the sleep they need. read more

We had a great experience with our Doula, Tori. She was with us for prenatal support and was a huge help during labor. We greatly appreciated her focus and care during labor. It absolutely made a huge difference for the labor experience. We had a great support from the nursing team, but having Tori's main focus on my husband and I, helping me work through breathing, helping us breakdown decisions, it was invaluable. We initially were on the fence about whether we would need postpartum support but were so happy we ended up engaging Tori for postpartum support as well. It was such a help to have overnight support during the initial newborn weeks. We would recommend Tori to anyone seeking Doula support! read more

We are so happy to have had Haley as our birth and postpartum doula. She is such a wonderful person. We received a referral to Breathe Bitch from our naturopath. I knew we'd be in experienced, caring hands when receiving this referral. Haley cares so much about her clients and their babies. We gained so much knowledge from her childbirth class. We felt so much more prepared for the birthing process after this class. Once my daughter was here Haley introduced me to a support group for breastfeeding mamas. As a birth doula she was so supportive. I was so happy she was there by our side. As my contractions were getting intense she reminded me of my breathing which was exactly what I needed. She encouraged me to get into the shower for help with pain management. I was grateful for her presence and guidance. She also supported my husband making sure he had eaten and had energy so he could be there to support me. I had a wonderful birth experience. A big part of our experience was due to the knowledge we gained through her class and the support she gave us. She also took photos of the birth experience. We will treasure these pictures always. We hope to work with Haley again for our next pregnancy and birth. Both my husband and I love Haley and would recommend her and Breathe Bitch Doula to our family and friends. She has been so helpful during our postpartum care overnights. She's allowed us to get some rest and feel confident and comfortable our daughter is safe caring hands. She also answers any questions we may have and is a role model as an amazing mama herself. read more

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My birth doula team was Hayley (owner) & Madison, they were both amazing during the birth class (which is totally worth it and packed with tons of helpful information) and the pre-natal check-in. They brought up great topics for us to consider to help plan our son's birth. I also had Casey (primary) and Hayley (back-up) for post partum doulas at night which was a huge gamechanger! We had so many friends tell us we're looking too good to have a newborn thanks to their help in the night. We had them for about 3 months off and on and totally worth it. Overall, would definitely use breathe bitch doula again and again! read more

Aly, Haley, and team were amazing. If you're on the fence about getting a doula and going with breathe bitch for all things birth... do it. I'm a nurse myself but learned so many things baby and birth related from their team. Birth is a huge life changing event and you'll want the best support you can get. They do a prenatal visit which was helpful at managing expectations and fears. Ally specifically was our birth doula and she was, kind, supportive and just cool to have around. She came over to my home during labor and that extra support allowed me to labor longer at home and my husband to get a nap before we went to the hospital. Postpartum visit- Aly came to the house, checked in, walked our dog! and even brought a homemade meal! Ally is a truly an angel who was made to be a doula. Haley is a knowledgeable sweet, badass. I don't think you could wrong with having any of the women from this team as your doula. 100/10 recommend! read more

I used breath bitch for overnight doula and daytime postpartum doula. This review is specifically for the night care I had with Hayley and Tamara. They were such an epic team to work with! They were both knowledgeable about all things newborn care, sleep, lactation and overall advice. Even as a second time mom I had so many questions and it was always so nice to know I had experts knocking on my door in the evening. I trusted them completely with my little one and they guided me through the process of overnights when I wasn't sure how I wanted to handle feedings during the night. They helped me figure out what was right for me and adjusted as I got more comfortable and confident. I would absolutely recommend the team at Breath Bitch for overnight care. read more

Two words : USE THEM! More words : Everyone at breathe bitch was an absolute dream to work with. From the beginning when I met Haley for coffee while we were looking into a few doulas, to the end where we use them for ongoing overnight services to give us a break, they truly felt like family throughout the entire experience. Haley is a real down to earth person with a high level of knowledge and a magical way of easing your concerns. The overnights have been an absolute blessing for us. Haley and Tamara are super independent and flexible to my needs which truly is all I could ask for. I was concerned about where they would sleep in our small house, if they would be comfortable etc and they totally just make everything easy. Grateful for the relationship I have built with them and to the 2 people who told me about them :) read more

110% recommend. Aly and Tori were perfect. I procrastinated in getting a doula and they both made sure to take the time to get me up to speed and ensured I had all the information and support my husband and I needed. Availability, communication, and knowledge were all top notch. And when the time came, they were there to make the birth experience much easier. Aly was absolutely pivotal towards the end when there was a lot going on and we needed help staying calm and focused. Will absolutely be returning if we go for baby #2! read more

If you're on the fence about getting a doula, this is your sign to DO IT! This was my first pregnancy and I would not change a thing. I attended the Birth 101 Class and I received the Birth Doula Package, I was incredibly satisfied with what I learned and found everything useful and I appreciated the honest view of labor and delivery and what to expect. The support, diligence, and care from my team was beyond what I was expecting. Tori and Aly are AMAZING and I think they contributed to such a positive pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. What I had envisioned for my labor and delivery was peace of mind, advocacy, and guidance; Tori was absolutely that. I honestly don't believe it would have gone as well without them. Thank you Breath Bitch Doula, I will be back for my second read more

When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our second baby, we were committed to having a much different birth and postpartum experience than we did with our first in 2020, which was challenging due to the pandemic and a traumatic birth. We talked to many doulas throughout San Diego but Breathe, Bitch (Haley in particular!) came highly recommended to us by a mutual friend. After the first consultation call, I knew it was the right fit. Haley has such a warm, kind, and welcoming demeanor. She and the rest of the team are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and balanced in the information they provide to clients. The birth class and prenatal visit were invaluable and helped give us the tools to advocate for our preferences during my pregnancy and birth. When I went into labor, the team was easily available by text for any questions. As soon as we called Haley, she was at the hospital within 15 minutes (at 2am...). She was encouraging, provided support to me and my husband, and helped us to understand the options provided to us by the hospital. Once our baby was born, Haley stayed with us to take pictures, help with the first breastfeeding session, and made sure we were fed and caffeinated. My second birth was a 180 experience from my first and I owe so much of that to Haley and the Breathe, Bitch team. Cannot recommend them highly enough! read more

I had an unmedicated vaginal delivery as a first time mom despite induction with pitocin, and I could not have done it without Tamara and Madison from Breathe Bitch Doula. They were an incredible resource throughout the process, starting with their monthly birth class which provided great information to prepare me and my partner for the last few weeks of pregnancy, birth, and first few weeks postpartum. They helped me develop a succinct and effective birth plan aligned with my goals at our prenatal visit. During the labor and delivery process, they were expert coaches who guided me through stretches and exercises in early labor, provided comfort measures in active labor, and advocated for my needs and desires so I could stay "in the zone". I cannot thank them enough for their support and expertise which made one of the hardest things I've ever done a positive and transformational experience!! read more

If you are hesitating for even one second to work with Haley and her team, this is your sign. We worked with Haley as an overnight doula and was an absolute godsend to my husband and I during the newborn stage. She is kind hearted, extremely knowledgeable, puts you at ease knowing your little one is in great hands, and she is extremely responsive and communicative. I don't know if I could have survived the newborn phase without her and I will be eternally grateful! read more

As a first time mom, I knew I wanted as much support as possible to prepare for birth. The moment I met Haley, I knew she was the perfect fit for my husband and I to guide us through this journey. She is kind, funny, knowledgeable, and has such a calming presence. I always felt supported through the various decision points and she was an incredible birth partner through my induction and birth process. I cannot say enough good things about Haley and her partners so just trust me and book this group! read more

I had an incredible experience with Haley and Sage as my doulas. I had little idea in how beneficial a doula could be for my pregnancy. Starting with the prenatal class which was super helpful and enjoyable for me and my husband. They are super knowledgeable and have a down to earth teaching style. Not only did we learn so much from it, but we had a great time and met many other expectant couples. The at-home prenatal visit gave us confidence in what to expect at the hospital as first time parents. Once contractions began, we felt reassured that we had Haley and Sage at our backs. I was in desperate need for comfort measures and Sage helped me immensely with relieving the pain and pushing. My whole birth experience was very positive and I owe it to them. I even took belly binding postpartum which was such a treat after delivery. Definitely recommend read more

When searching for a doula, I was looking for someone who was a little "woo" but not so much that they would judge me for wanting an epidural. It took me months, but as soon as I landed on Haley's page I knew she would be the right fit. Not only was that accurate when we met, but I also got the added benefit of working with Madison. These fantastic women split my fairly long induced labor (plus the education beforehand!) and both were total rockstars with a caring touch. From helping me process options, to speaking up to hospital staff when they had concerns, to ensuring I felt as comfortable and empowered as possible, their services were beyond worth the investment. My husband, who didn't exactly understand what doulas do before this, even said hiring them was the best decision we made through my pregnancy, labor, and delivery! I had Haley come back for a belly binding ceremony after we settled in at home a bit and she managed to make it a relaxing and healing experience even in our tiny, crowded apartment. Now we are looking forward to some postpartum support from Casey because naps sound DREAMY these days! This team seriously does it all while offering respect, compassion, and knowledge . If you are looking for a labor and/or postpartum doula I would 10/10 recommend the Breathe, Bitch Doula team. read more

I hired Breathe Bitch Doula for birth support and birth photos of my second son. Right after I had the baby I told my husband I would have paid $50K in the moment to have Haley there. She helped me through the pain with pressure point techniques and breathing suggestions. I can't imagine going through it without her! She also happened to make time to capture beautiful moments with my husband and newborn son. I'll cherish these pictures forever She's an expert and conveys knowledge throughout the pregnancy. She's very genuine, caring, and provided postpartum support. Using Breathe Bitch Doula was a great experience and I highly recommend using Haley and the team! read more

This team was wonderful. The birth class was so practical and informative-- just what I was looking for and struggled to find elsewhere. Haley and Madison were very communicative whenever we had questions and Haley arrived without complaint in the middle of the night to help me in labor and give my husband a rest. I wish every birthing person could have a doula and I can't recommend it highly enough. Just having someone knowledgeable who is 100% on your team and supporting you cannot be overvalued, but these two are especially likable and easy to trust. Both my husband and I have such a positive recollection of the full experience and Haley was a big part of the reason why. read more

Haley has been such a great support for me and my family throughout my pregnancy and during the big day. Births are unpredictable and paired with unexpected life events, she was there for me and my family, willing to go beyond what her job was. We are grateful for Haley and her be part of our journey in welcoming baby L to the world. Thank you for being awesome and for the amazing photos. read more

Haley was a real godsend during those pretty difficult and sleepless first couple of months. She's warm, attentive, caring and reliable- not just with your baby, but also with new mom's. It's a difficult thing to trust someone so early with caring for your baby, but Haley alleviates all those concerns and allowed us to get much needed overnight rest with the peace of mind knowing that our baby was being so well cared for. Additionally, when we needed last second help, or we just didn't plan things out well enough and Haley couldn't accommodate herself- she was able to bring in another doula for us- Aly- who is equally as fantastic and we can't recommend her highly enough. A truly wonderful person and doula. When we look back at these early months years from now, we'll have such a warm place in our hearts thinking of the help from Haley and Aly! read more

Haley did some short term treatment (ritual and massage) for me. Even in a brief amount of time, her healing touch was so amazingly restorative and made such a huge difference for me mentally and physically. Her presence of care, comfort, and assuredness truly provides a holistic experience that helped me to connect the physical process of pregnancy to my mental processing of it. As a person, she is a beautiful human being full of love, empathy, passion for this work. She is also extremely knowledgeable and has cultivated a practice of care grounded in both science and spirituality that embraces our humanity. Cannot recommend Haley enough to help anyone in short or long term through any stage of the pregnancy journey!!! read more

I had my baby in Feb 2023 earlier than expected. The team quickly was able to switch schedules around and Casey stayed with my family the first night out of the hospital. As new parents, it was such a relief to have someone around who knew what she was doing and I was able to catch up on sleep. In the beginning BF was a challenge for me and she jumped right in to support me through out the night. Her positivity and gentle nature was just what my hormonal, sleep deprived self needed. My baby girl loved Casey as well! Immediately soothed in her arms and I felt complete trust that my baby was in good hands, which for a new mom takes a lot ! Always super responsive and accommodating. Thank you so much! read more

I can't say enough great things about our experience working with Haley and Moriah. We had our first meeting with them and knew, right away, that they were exactly what we were looking for! We wanted a doula since we were going to be first time parents and needed someone to help us navigate from start to finish. The birth class they hosted was excellent. We not only learned a TON about birth, labor, postpartum, etc, we also met a bunch of other expecting parents. We also appreciated the ability to reach out throughout the process with any questions that arose. When I went into labor, Moriah was right there with me, providing support for me and my family, and giving me the peace of mind I had hoped for! The postpartum visit was also so helpful as we eased into this life-changing transition. I also opted for the belly binding ceremony and was SO GRATEFUL for Haley's time and expertise. It was wonderful having so much support throughout this process! read more

My experience with Haley was wonderful. Following a traumatic experience with my son, I knew i wanted something different with the birth of my daughter. I felt an instant connection with her and felt supported throughout my pregnancy and birth. It was amazing to find a doula who is vaccinated and did not push any methods (nor judge any preferences). We had the best time waiting for baby's arrival and I simply cannot say enough about the reassurance we had to have her expertise in the process and bringing our baby safely into the world. Do yourself a favor and work with the best read more

Stop searching for a Doula right now and hire Haley! We didn't decide we were going to hire a Doula until 30 something weeks in but she was so great at ensuring that we still got a few sessions in before delivery and we're well prepared with a plan. This was incredibly helpful as first time parents despite having read all the books and taking all the classes, we still found ourselves in the moment day-of being so grateful to have someone there that we could turn to when the doctor was asking us how we wanted to proceed. The week leading up to going into active labor it was also such a relief to be able to text someone and ask if cramps I was feeling were contractions; she was always so great at keeping calm and guiding me through what to expect. I would 100% recommend this especially if the people you have in your life are mainly parents or others that haven't experienced pregnancy in the last few decades. We walked through our birth plan with her well in advance so that she could get a good sense of what we were comfortable with and this made a huge difference when we were at the hospital because when the doctors asked us if we wanted certain medication or not I could just look over at her and she could give me a subtle nod or headshake based off of what she knew we wanted to do. You wouldn't believe the kind of pressure you will feel when a doctor is trying to get you to do some thing and you're not sure if it's exactly what you want to do. Also I think one of the most helpful parts of the delivery process were the different positions she help put me in. I delivered at UCSD Jacob's Medical Center and everybody there was well trained and educated and very open to the different positions Haley and I wanted to try. Ultimately, one of the positions she suggested only required one push and the baby was out. I got an epidural which some people think really limits your mobility but Haley was on top of it, instructing my husband and the nurses on how to assist and getting in there herself! Considering hiring a Doula can seem like a real financial commitment but out of everything that we did and spent money on this was absolutely the best investment that we made! read more

From the first interaction with the team, they put out a warm and accepting vibe. As my pregnancy was not the typical being a single surrogate I knew that this was the right team of doulas for me. They tweaked the services to fit my needs as this was my fourth pregnancy and a surrogacy pregnancy. Madison helped me prepare for labor/delivery since pregnancy fog can get the best of us. She helped me in navigating topics about delivering a baby to international parents. Madison was patient, soothing, and helped me so much through my 15 hour induction (amidst a few other of her pregnant mamas going into labor just before and after me). Between her and Haley, they made a scary experience during labor into making me feel strong and empowered. Having a doula by your side makes the world of a difference . Thank you Haley and Madison for the long sleepless hours of comfort. Y'all are the very best! read more

I was on the fence about hiring a doula and decided to talk with Haley by recommendation of a friend. I immediately knew I wanted to work with Haley to support not only me but also my husband on our journey to parenthood. Haley gives off such a calm, patient, positive and supportive vibe. She has so much knowledge about pregnancy, birth and babies - there are so many things we've learned from her. She has been a great resource for us even weeks after the arrival of our baby girl. My husband and I would 1000% recommend getting in touch with Haley & Madison as you prepare for the arrival of your baby! read more