We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our night doula. From the time our baby boy was just 2 weeks old until he turned 3 months, she was an absolute gift to our family. Our little one struggled with reflux early on, which made nights especially challenging. She handled it with such patience, expertise, and compassion. She would gently hold him upright to help him feel comfortable and settled while he slept, always making sure he was safe and supported. Knowing he was in such caring hands allowed us to actually rest (something we desperately needed during those early weeks!) Beyond her incredible skill, she brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home. She offered thoughtful guidance without ever being pushy, helped us better understand our baby's cues, and celebrated his milestones right alongside us. Each morning we'd wake up to a peaceful baby, clean bottles, and a detailed update from the night. If you're considering hiring a night doula, stop searching and book her. She is worth every penny and more. We are forever grateful for the care she gave our sweet boy and our whole family. read more

With our third baby, we had the great pleasure of working with Briana again. In fact the first thing my husband said after having a positive pregnancy test was "Bri better be available! Text her asap!" It is such a gift to yourself to give yourself the support needed during the sensitive roller coaster of post partum days. To give the gift of sleep and the ability to be "off duty" for 8 hours is an absolute priceless. I felt so entirely at peace and relaxed knowing Bri was there. I have full trust in her ability to care for every need of a newborn and that allowed me to have the most restful nights (for me but also for baby!) possible. That allowed me to be a more present joyful mother during the day not just to the baby but to my other two super active toddlers. Often times at night I would look forward to seeing her to debrief as a friend and mentor and someone to chat with in the loneliness of the middle of the night newborn bubble. Her presence is invaluable. I can't recommend her more! She is the best of the best. read more

I spent a long time searching for the right night doula and didn't feel comfortable choosing a random person online. Briana came highly recommended through a mutual friend, which immediately gave me peace of mind. From our very first intro call, Briana put me completely at ease. Her warmth, confidence, and depth of experience were immediately clear, and I knew our baby would be well cared for. I was preparing for a C-section and knew I would need proper rest to recover. Having Briana as our night doula was one of the best decisions we made. Knowing our baby was in loving, trustworthy hands overnight allowed me and my husband to rest and show up as the best versions of ourselves for our baby during the day. Briana was amazing, calm, knowledgeable, and endlessly reassuring, especially as first-time parents. She had helpful tips for everything, from getting our baby to sleep to pumping and postpartum recovery, and she always explained things in a way that made us feel confident rather than overwhelmed. Her services were truly invaluable. I honestly cannot imagine going through the postpartum period without her support. We are incredibly grateful for Briana and would recommend her without hesitation to any new parents. read more

Bri stepped in as our night doula when our primary doula had a family emergency. We ended up booking her for several more months past the original contract because we absolutely love working with her. She is a total baby expert and has invested the time in coursework and seminars from OBGYNs, midwives, and other practitioners to learn about all things birth, postpartum, and baby care. She has well over a decade of experience caring for babies, moms and families (and birth/NICU experience), and draws on her own experience as a mom too. Bri is simultaneously funny, calming, professional, warm, and feels like a member of the family. She knows how to do the job, but is also super open to input and working as a member of your team, rather than imposing her own ideas/solutions. Several times we were stressed when our 2 month old caught a cold from her older brother, we had a tough bedtime with the toddler, or toddler was crying out in the middle of the night and waking up baby (I guess there is a theme here on welcoming a new family member, haha) - but she handled all of these solutions with aplomb and steadiness. She provides great guidance both in person and by text and gave some amazing pep talks when we were feeling 'in the trenches' with a baby who was waking 4-5x a night and not sleeping longer than 2.5 hour stretches. When we first interviewed Bri she noted "In an industry with a lot of turnover, I really feel like this is a soul calling for me" and that rings super true. You can tell she really loves what she does and takes it very seriously. We are going to miss her so much! read more

I wish I could have Bri with me the rest of my life. Everyone in my house loves Bri! Five years after she helped us with our first, I called her again and she came to help with our second! From the stresses of newborn weight loss, to jaundice, to reflux -to all the crazy making issues that arise from having a baby, Bri eased our minds every step of the way, allowed us to vent, sleep, take care of our firstborn, and she gave so much love and care to each of us in our family no matter what crazy and difficult thing arose. And when you are with a family for 3 months- crazy things happen. She handled it all with such love and care. She should be involved in taking care of all babies. And mothers. She is THE BEST!!!!!!!! read more

From the moment Briana walked into our home, it felt like we had known her all our lives. Having her as our postpartum doula after the arrival of our first baby was a game-changer. She has this magical way with babies--she's incredibly calming and can settle them with such ease. Not only does she have a gentle touch with newborns, but Briana is also a fountain of knowledge on all things baby-related for me and my husband. She taught us more than we could have hoped for, making a stressful time seem more manageable. Her experience and wealth of information were exactly what we needed as new parents who felt pretty lost. Her approach is so warm and mom-like; she embodies all those comforting mom traits that made us and our baby feel cared for. Even as she was wrapping up her time with us, Briana told us to stay in touch and reach out with any questions--something we will definitely be taking her up on! Her logical, straightforward explanations are invaluable. We can't recommend Briana enough. She's amazing at what she does. Thank you, Briana, for everything! read more

We were so lucky to have Briana as our nighttime doula. She brought such a calming, steady presence into our home during a time that can feel so overwhelming. From the very first night, we felt completely at ease with her. She was incredibly knowledgeable, nurturing, and trustworthy -- truly someone we felt confident leaving our baby with while we got some much-needed rest. She supported our whole family with care and compassion, and we are so grateful for the peace of mind she gave us. We can't recommend her enough. read more

My husband said it best: "whoever said money can't buy happiness never had Briana as their night Doula" You can not put a price tag on postpartum care and let me tell you Briana is the best of the best! I slept so well while she watched our baby girl and we loved knowing that our baby was in the best hands. Briana was always a wealth of knowledge too, and made sure I was taken care of. I would hands down recommend Briana to anyone looking for a good nights sleep and a better postpartum period! So thankful for her and all of the support she gave me and my daughter! read more

Hiring Briana was the best decision we made for my postpartum recovery! She was calm and confident with our newborn, and so encouraging and uplifting with me when we chatted during feeding sessions in the middle of the night. I always felt comfortable leaving my baby in her care, which let me turn off my anxious postpartum brain and sleep soundly. She always had suggestions for baby trucks, and listened to/followed my requests about how to care for my newborn. I cannot recommend her services highly enough! read more

We had the good fortune of having Briana care for our newborn son in his first couple months of life. She is truly exceptional at what she does, and I could feel her wisdom, confidence, and experience within thirty minutes of our meeting. I feel so fortunate to have benefited from her love and expert guidance for our baby boy. He has reflux and Briana was able to provide tangible advice and support as we figured out the best way to manage it. I could not recommend Briana more highly - if you are looking for a night nurse / overnight nanny, you will be so glad to have Briana as part of your parenting team. read more

Briana swooped in and cared for our family like her own in our early post-partum days. She has been a gift to our family in ways I can't describe. She helped us with our son for the greater part of 5 months and I'm not sure we would have survived without her! I absolutely put my complete trust in her. She has unparalleled mommy and postpartum doula experience, confidence, and intuition. I remember never being able to do a diaper change without our son screaming, and somehow Bri was able to keep him happy through it all. Always putting our sons sleep and calmness above all else, and putting my own sleep as a close second. I was able to get the much needed rest I needed, totally at peace knowing my son was in the best hands. She goes above and beyond ... I mean preheating the bassinet so it is cozy each time baby returns?!? I wish I was a baby being cared for by Bri. She is incredibly respectful of our home in terms of cleanliness and quietness. She was great with our dogs as well. She helped us through an incredibly rough almost 2 month sickness where our son could barely make it 30 min or an hour without some intervention or holding him or rocking or whatever was needed to soothe him. Later on she got us through sleep training and was open to my plans as well as giving her experienced feedback. I can't help but think of her often with grateful tears in my eyes. She was the kind friend I needed during those lonely moments in the middle of the night. She was the arms and snuggles my son needed in his most uncomfortable times. She got me and my family through some difficult times with nothing but love and encouragement. I would 20/10 recommend Briana to anyone and everyone! She is truly an incredible presence. read more

Briana is amazing I recommend her to everyone. She has such a calming and reassuring presence. She came in and took care of my baby like it was her own. She gave me and my husband such peace of mind, and the rest we desperately needed. Always on time, always responsible. Her knowledge base of babies is incredible. I trust her 100%, which peace of mind with your little one is huge. She truly is the best. read more

I have known Briana for 20 years, so when it came time to choose a doula, the choice was easy. She was our birth doula when we had our 2 year old son and again when we had our daughter 3 weeks ago. Before we hired her for our first birth, she sat down with us so we could learn exactly what a doula does and what services she offers. Aside from the amazing support she provided during both births (as well as pre and post-partum) she was a huge source of information for us. I had a lot of questions/concerns with both pregnancies and she was always ready with information, resources, and referrals for me. She is well connected in the birth community, so if she didn't have a ready answer or solution for me, she was able to point me in the right direction. Briana's presence during my labor and delivery was so calm and supportive. When things got intense she remained steady and relaxed. My first hospital birth was slightly complicated, and she helped guide me to slow things down so I could make decisions that aligned with the birth experience I wanted. I think without her presence things would have gone much differently. We are forever grateful to her, for being a part of our children's births, and I 100% would make the decision to have her there again. read more

Where to start. Briana was so very crucial to my wife and I's birth experience. Without her we would've been confused, uninformed, far more uncomfortable, and literally at the hospital for hours longer. Briana gave the wifey confidence to labor at home until the time to enter the hospital actually arrived. Her being able to walk around freely, play with the dogs, get in our tub, and generally do whatever to be as comfortable as possible was a lifesaver. When we did arrive at the hospital it was such a relief to have an informed and educated shoulder to lean on when we were showered with questions. Lots of which, thanks to Briana we were actually prepared to answer. However, without her presence who knows how things would've shook out in those stressful moments (aka I fear I may have buckled). Thanks to Briana and my amazing wife she had our wonderful daughter completely naturally. I could not be more thankful to Briana. Sadly, we've relocated to the east coast and have yet to find our next Briana. Luckily for us, Briana continues to answer our questions to this day. She's the real deal! read more

Briana has been a vital part of supporting new and growing families in San Diego. She is enthusiastic, knowledge and caring. She has tons of education and uses it to help families feel confident and reassured with their new babies. read more

I'll be grateful forever to this woman! I happen to meet quite a few doulas in my line of work and when I found out I was expecting, there was no doubt about who I wanted to hire. Briana is so knowledgeable about birth and that makes her an invaluable asset outside of the physical and emotional support she provides. There is no way I would have been able to have the birth I wanted (zero intervention or pharmaceutical pain management) inside a hospital without her. She was absolutely the difference maker in the equation. I went from wanting a natural birth to believing it was possible and having the tools to accomplish it. I was concerned about how we would fund having a rockstar doula like, Briana and after the experience learned she is worth 3x her rate. My husband was perhaps even more impressed than I was. He said he was so grateful I had the type of support he was unable to provide. My birth was empowering and beautiful because of Briana. Go ahead and hire her asap. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Briana. She was our doula last November for the birth of our son, Ford. It's his first birthday today and one year later, her presence and guidance throughout his birth is still fresh. We had planned a homebirth and ended up transferring to the hospital and she was with us every step of the way. She will not only help usher your little one into the world, she will also help you with your birth as a mother... something few of us consider when we start out on this journey. I have reached out to her many times throughout this last year with questions and concerns and she has always gotten back to me with lengthy and thoughtful responses. We are so grateful to have found her. read more

Briana was a joy to work with from start to finish. She took the time to learn our story as a couple (which was lovely to replay and remember how we had gotten this far!). She was an endless source of resources for anything we had questions about. She supported us in our learning journey as we explored the possibility of a home, water birth (which we ultimately chose) - although we would have felt equally comfortable with her supporting us in a hospital environment. She was my rock during labor which came on fast and furious. She was calm, reassuring and kept me grounded even in the most intense moments. Her post-op birth follow-up was wonderful and she even shared a lovely gift with us which made us swoon even more. She is professional, knows her stuff, supportive and is super real and grounded. Our happy family adores her! read more

Briana was my pregnancy and birth doula for my first birth, which was a homebirth. I make the distinction of "pregnancy and birth" because Briana helped me immensely during my pregnancy, during my labor and birth, and has continued to after my son's birth. My wife and I interviewed three doulas and they were all great, but we had the greatest "click" with Briana. From the date that we hired her (probably around week 20 of our pregnancy) all the way till now (18 weeks after our birth) she has been a fountain of information and resources in response to all my many questions. Briana is the kind of education-minded professional who almost always included a website or other in-depth resource when she gave me advice or answered a question. That's a huge plus in my book - I want to be able to look into the info myself. Fast forward to our actual birth. It was slow going, and we were in touch with Briana from the start. We had some concerns about baby not being in the ideal position - Briana suggested I see my (very pregnancy friendly) chiropractor and do some rebozo exercises. Around hour 12 of labor we asked Briana to come. My wife and I were both exhausted and hoping we were getting close to the actual birth. Briana came immediately, which allowed my wife to get some sleep. We also had one of our midwives present to monitor me, since I was at risk for pre-eclampsia. Briana flowed easily into our space and supported me while my wife and midwife rested. Eventually Briana constructed a mountain of pillows and helped me finally get comfortable enough to also get some rest. When she wasn't supporting me through a surge or building the fortress that kept me comfortable, she was amazingly tidying my house. I'm not sure what it was- maybe just someone else's little differences of tidying up- but my home felt so extremely cozy because of Briana's little efforts or rituals. I loved it - these little things make all the difference to me. When I got up at about hour 32 out of 36, , my water broke and things started moving a bit more. Mind you, about 20 hours have passed since she arrived, so Briana has been physically and emotionally supporting me through a gazillion surges/contractions. I'm sure she rested at points when I was resting, but all I remember is her being there when I was up and laboring. At hour 34 I was sobbing in the shower and *convinced* that I couldn't do it. Now, ladies and gents, this is why having a doula is KEY. My wife was in the bathroom and being my rock, as she always is. But this was also her first experience with birth, so she doesn't have the tools that Briana does. Briana was there, walking and talking me through it. She reminded me that not only could I do it, I *was* doing it currently. Briana recognized that I was in transition and it was time to fill the tub and get the second midwife here! It's a bit of a blur at this point, but I distinctly remember Briana's encouragement being just what I needed when my baby was crowning. I was bearing down, but her words were somehow encouraged me to push not only down, but through. It sounds trivial, but in the moment she said what I needed to hear to help me visualize and finally pop that head out! Briana's main focus was supporting me (and my wife), but she was also able to snap a few photos, which I will be forever grateful for. Once I was recovering and back in my mind and body, I realized I was starving. Briana whipped up the most amazing pasta I had ever tasted! She stuck around for hours after the birth while I ate, was stitched up, and attempted to breastfeed. Briana was the one to pass off my placenta for encapsulation, and she helped me get a couple of pictures of my baby still attached to the placenta that I wanted. Once the house, baby and I were cleaned up, Briana headed out and we enjoyed our first night as a family of three. Since the birth, I have still reached out to Briana with breastfeeding and other baby questions, and she always provides helpful advice or resources. TL;DR: 1. Yes, you want a doula, whether you're having a hospital, birthing center, or home birth. 2. Yes, Briana is an excellent choice if you're looking for great energy, a wealth of information and experience, as well as someone with the little touches that really round out the birth experience! read more

Briana visited our family for a couple nights in the days following the birth of our baby girl. As a postpartum night doula, Briana's help and expertise was invaluable to us as new, nervous parents! She helped us with breastfeeding, set up items in the nursery, watched the baby so we could get some much needed sleep and gave us some amazing tips. More than anything, I appreciated her calm and nurturing demeanor. She gave us the confidence and reassurance that we were doing okay, and she continued to check in on us via text to make sure baby (and mom) were doing well. I would highly recommend her services for anyone with a newborn. Thank you Briana! read more

I have worked with Briana for the birth of my son and again 2.5 years later for my daughter. I originally interviewed about 6 people and Briana was my first choice because she brings extensive knowledge and has very respectful input. She will support you with a range of decisions and will provide you specific research to help. I immediately felt at ease. My husband also felt very comfortable with her. Her guidance in labor allowed him to fully focus on me so he didn't have to worry if he was doing something right or not. She instinctively knew where and when to apply pressure to help with labor pains and also helped me ensure that I didn't tear the second time around (I had a minor one the first time). It was so cool to work with someone that remembered my birth and how I birth the second time around. If we wanted more babies, then I'd use her again! I've told every friend considering a doula to look her up. Lastly, one sweet detail when we had our consult for our second; she brought my son a baby sister doll. He loves that doll and it made his transition into being a big brother very smooth. Thank you Briana! You'll always have a special place in our family's memories. read more

Not a trustworthy Doula. Be very cautious of engaging with her on her services. This is simply a business transaction to her. She is not who she proclaims to be. Had a horrible experience with her and my birth didn't even happen. She would not refund 50% of the fee. read more

If I could give Briana 10 stars I would. First and foremost, I LOVED my labor! I found Briana through a doula matching service and it was the best decision I ever made! I am a single mama who needed someone to be there for me before my labor, during and after! Before my labor we had 2 informative meetings that were very educational for me. During my 36 hour birth, Briana was my ROCK! She has a "mary poppins" bag with things to help comfort me when needed, extensive experience and knowledge (she has nursing/medical training) which made me feel safe, and had great self awareness (knew just what to do or say, or not say, at all the right times). Overall, I highly recommend Briana. She will always have a special place in my heart! When I find my prince charming (if they exist! LOL), and I have another child, Briana will be at my labor! She is worth every penny!!! read more

I had the privilege of having Briana as my doula for my second baby. It is truly hard for me to put into words just how Incredible she is. Right from the beginning of my pregnancy she offered me SO much support and guidance. If i had a question or concern about anything she would respond with so much information! I call her the human encyclopedia because she is SO incredibly knowledgeable. Even now if i have questions surrounding pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or even just mothering she is my go to! During my pregnancy and birth and even postpartum she has been my right hand woman, my number one supporter. I trusted her and her guidance more than anyone else and i mean that wholeheartedly. She really was everything to me. I love and appreciate her SO much. She is a beyond incredible doula and i can't imagine going through pregnancy and birth without her. She is so smart, calm, comforting, gentle, kind, supporting and loving. She really was such a gift during this whole experience for me. I ended up having my baby at home and she really kept the calm and peace during the whole thing. It was the most incredible experience of my whole life and it would not have been what it was without Briana by my side. She is so amazing and truly beyond incredible skilled doula. read more