Melanie was our doula for our 2nd pregnancy. She offered great advice during our prenatal and…read morepostpartum visits. At the hospital, she worked collaboratively with our nursing team, created a calm environment for labor, and helped me stay comfortable and kept me moving. Melanie is knowledgeable and calm, and I'm so glad she was our doula.

Melanie was our doula for my first birth. I was incredibly anxious about giving birth and Melanie…read morewas able to quell some of those fears with resources and evidence-based articles and podcasts. My birth ended going extremely well and I think that was due to Melanie's care and knowledge of getting everything ready. She stayed with us for a long labor and kept my birth plan at the top of mind so all of the hospital staff respected it. Highly recommend her!

Sarah and IMMA LA came highly recommended to me through a few friends and didn't disappoint! I was…read moreable to meet once prior to labor for a prenatal session where we covered important topics related to the first hours and days post birth. Sarah then came to my house a day or so after getting home from the hospital and spent 90 minutes helping me get off on the right track with latch and positioning help. Sarah has been available to answer questions via text when needed and feels very invested in mine and my baby's success. My breastfeeding journey is off to a great start and I feel so confident and at ease. If you're looking for an LC look no further!

I had my first visit today and I am just sad I didn't go sooner. Sarah was amazing, I felt so safe…read moreand supported. I honestly did not know why I was going but I left with a plan and so thankful I decided to go.

Mychal was my birth doula in April 2019 when I had my first child. She is informative, caring,…read moreknowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced. Mychal guided my husband and I throughout the pregnancy and gave us excellent referrals and research information so that we were able to make informed decisions. On the day of the birth, she rushed over to my home and accompanied us to the hospital. She was extremely helpful during the delivery process, coaching and supporting me. She also took amazing photos and videos of the birth. She interacted professionally and courteously with the UCLA midwives and nurses. I highly recommend Mychal as a birth doula. She is absolutely wonderful!

I'm so glad I found Mychal. I wanted to have a doula at my birth because I'm a fairly anxious…read moreperson and I knew I would need some extra support. Mychal was fabulous. From her pre-natal home visit to the birth to her post-natal visits, she was an absolute dream. She has a very calming and amiable presence -- the type of person you simply want to have around. She was incredibly helpful during labor itself, but the support she provided me before and after were just as vital for me. Her wisdom, knowledge, and connections to other pregnancy and birth-related practitioners in the LA area are invaluable. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for emotional and physical support through the adventure that is having a baby.

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.

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

Simona and Evelyn have now brought 2 of our 4 children into this world. Both of our girls were…read moredelivered at our home from Simona. As a dad I never thought this would have been possible. I can not think of anything more crazy than this. To me it is like jumping out of a plane without a parachute. But if the baby is healthy and mom is enough weeks along NOTHING in this world makes more sense than having your baby at your home. America has made it very apparent that you should be in a hospital and to not deliver there makes you stupid or naive. I can never thank Simona enough for making it all possible. I was able to help deliver my baby with my wife into this world. This is something so few people will ever be able to experience. I am forever grateful for Simona's experience and calm caring demeanor.

My husband and I had our first baby at home two months ago. We had no clue what to expect, as most…read moreparents do with their first labor. Simona and her assistant Evelyn were so amazing and supportive... I had precipitous labor and the baby came in under 4 hours! Simona handled what could have been a stressful situation with so much grace and calm and I felt so safe. My husband and I are so happy we found her and that we chose to birth at home. Thank you Simona and team for giving us the most magical experience from start to finish!

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!

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.