About a week after I left the hospital and started having trouble with patch and I ended up bottle…read morefeeding. I read an implemented every single trick I heard online and nothing helped. In just one session with Jennifer we were exclusively breastfeeding and he was gaining about a pound a week. The problem was resolved in one session but I'm glad I ended up buying a package of 3. It was nice to have her come and follow up a few times just to keep checking his weight and help with changes that came up- we were having a harder time with one side than the other. So she helped me figure out ways to make it more comfortable. She was also full of great referrals and other tools that were helpful postpartum I highly recommend. I wish I would have booked her before I gave birth to come meet me at the hospital. I delivered at Hoag and surprisingly they didn't have any lactation support after delivery

Jennifer is very helpful!! I couldn't get my baby to latch for the first week and I desperately…read moreneed help. I found Jennifer through yelp and she is responsive. She came over to our house and provided instruction that resolved the latching problem in one session. She also provided a lot of helpful resources. I greatly appreciate her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs lactation support.

Wanted to provide an additional update since it's been about 3 months. On October 27,2025 I…read morerequested a receipt for the "services" and Marisol agreed. Till this day I have not received any sort of receipt for the "services" provided. Adding to my feelings of being ignored, since she got what she wanted the payment of $2,800 dollars.

This review truly breaks my heart to write. When I get pregnant with my second child and I…read morecontacted Marisol right away to book her as my Doula. I was so excited to finally meet her in person and I signed the contract right away. I immediately sent over my deposit and I requested that she provide me with a receipt for the deposit . The fact that she was initially declining my request for a receipt because she wanted to wait until after the baby was born was probably the first sign that trouble was coming. I went back-and-forth with her and asked to get my receipt for the money that I had already paid so that I could use that receipt for a reimbursement with my flexible spending account. She still refused to give me the receipt so I reached out to my flexible spending company and asked them if I had to wait for the baby to be born in order to be reimbursed and they said no. Finally, Marisol agreed to give me a receipt for my deposit. I found this quite odd since people generally get a receipt when money exchanges hands. My husband and I meet with Marisol around 36 weeks to go over the birth plan. I tell her that my plan is to have her help me labor at home as much as possible since I wanted to reduce the likelihood of medical interventions. I also asked they she capture some photos for us. Marisol explained that we should not contact her right away if labor starts in the middle of the night, only call when ready. She kept stressing this point and even emailed me a document that says to only call when we are ready for her to come. A couple of weeks later I go into labor late one night. My labor progressed quickly and we called Marisol when we wanted her to come over, no answer. I then texted her. A short time later I told her we were headed to the hospital. Labor pains got so intense that I was not able to monitor my phone so my husband and Marisol were texting. Labor pains were so intense so I requested an epidural at the hospital. Once Marisol got this information , she assumed she had more time. I guess she didn't take into account that that epidural was not completed. Long story short, she didn't make her way to the hospital until after the kid was born. Per her contract, she had 90 minutes to get to me. My labor was quick but she had a 3 hour heads up. I was actually disappointed that she came to the hospital because now it feels like a random acquaintance just showed up for one of the biggest days of your life and now you have to entertain them. She stayed with us until we got transferred to our postpartum room. At this point, Marisol was not a part of my birth story at all and I was angry. A couple days later I immediately requested a partial refund. She denied my request saying she was "available." Instead she offered me one additional 3 hour postpartum visit. I didn't accept that and said we could discuss this matter when she did her postpartum visit. During the visit, Marisol said she could tell that I "felt some type of way" and she asked me to share my feelings. I told her I felt cheated, I'm out a lot of money and she didn't have to do anything. It was her choice to not come to me right away, I followed all of her instructions. Marisol then told me she was actually on her way to me but she needed time to shower, clean her doula supplies and pack her doula bag. Once she heard about the epidural, she returned home to pack snacks. This information infuriated me....she missed my birth for this?!?! This is an area where you don't get a do over. I would imagine that with the nature of this job you would always have your supplies clean and ready. She ended up offering me 12 postpartum hours. I told her that was not what I wanted since I didn't want to think of things for her to help me with. In plus, it's easy to get help during the day. I ended up requesting my money back and threatening legal action since she breached her own contract. In the end she agreed to return 1/2 of my money ($1400) and I was able to avoid legal action. (I didn't mind taking legal action, this was an open and shut case according to the guidance I received). I'd say she still came out ahead, $1400 for 2 short visits to my house and a short 45 minute visit to the hospital after my kid was born. I am beyond bummed about this experience. So yes, I still "feel some type of way!" I'm not sure how you could say you were available yet you missed the birth. And I still can't comprehend the rationale. I'm so confused.

Having been a newport NMS alumni for the newborn, infant and rising toddler classes, I was hesitant…read moreto sign up at the new los Al studio for the second time moms class. Since the studio is so close and this was an opportunity to extend my new mom network, I pre-registered for the second time mom class while I was pregnant. I was assigned to a class with Julie as the instructor whom I just adored from the moment I met her. She was such a warm smiling presence to come to for 8 consecutive weeks. The topics spanned different things like pelvic floor, infant PT, 2 different mental health therapists, a parent coach to help with the transition from 1 to 2. We had a small group of 7 moms and were able to meet up a couple times during our class series. I enjoyed my experience at the los Al location and the parking was certainly much less stressful than in newport. Iykyk.

New Mom School is the best investment during postpartum! I took the Second Time Mom class at this…read morelocation and it was so special. We had a different expert each week and it was helpful to talk about all things baby, but what made it so great was the connection to other moms going through the same stage in life. The owner, Vivian is so kind and helpful with answering any questions about the classes, programming, etc. Highly recommend NMS for new moms, second time moms, toddler moms, and more!

If I could give Terry more than 5 stars, I would. She has truly been a lifesaver for me and my…read morebaby. From the very beginning of our breastfeeding journey, I felt overwhelmed, uncertain, and honestly ready to give up, but Terry changed everything. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, but she brings so much warmth, empathy, and encouragement to every session. She met me exactly where I was, never made me feel judged, and gave me practical, realistic steps that actually worked. Every time I talked with her, I walked away feeling supported, confident, and hopeful again. Terry didn't just help me learn how to breastfeed, she helped me believe I could do it. I truly wouldn't be where I am today without her. My baby and I are thriving thanks to her guidance and care. If you're even thinking about getting help with breastfeeding, pumping, or anything lactation-related, don't hesitate. Terry is absolutely the best there is.

If you're planning to breastfeed your baby, you need to work with Terry!…read more I was so close to giving up and switching to formula. I had already seen two other lactation consultants -- one in the hospital and another at my pediatrician's office -- but I just couldn't replicate their techniques at home. Out of desperation, I reached out to Terry after reading her incredible reviews, and she completely turned things around for me. She came to my house the next day after reaching out and got my baby to latch immediately. She taught me a technique that was simple, effective, and easy to repeat on my own. Thanks to her, I've now been breastfeeding successfully for over two weeks with zero issues. Terry, you are amazing! Thank you again!

Tiffany is amazing! She helped me and my baby with our feeding/nursing journey when I felt like no…read moreone was providing any answers and I was so stressed out as a first time mom. As an OT, I sought out Tiffany after learning that she is a lactation consultant and a speech therapist because I wasn't sure if my son was having issues latching and if his mild tongue tie was limiting him from using a bottle when I was preparing to go back to work. She went above and beyond in answering all my questions and concerns, and even took time outside of working hours in sharing her thoughts and suggestions. It was the first time that I felt seen regarding my son's feeling problems and drop in weight. There truly isn't anyone else that can provide a comprehensive service during the first year of a child's feeding/nursing life like Tiffany can. And even though I had to pay out of pocket since my insurance didn't cover her services (which was worth every penny btw), she was able to walk me through the steps to help us transition my son's feeding service to miller's outpatient so I would be in network. I honestly can not rave enough about Tiffany because she truly is great at what she does.

I had a wonderful experience with Tiffany! I highly recommend to anyone starting out for the first…read moretime or having any issues with nursing. Her office was immaculate, so warm and clean. She greeted us promptly and immediately I felt at ease. I shared concerning had with clogged ducts with my son and some fears that Hanna my baby wasn't getting enough milk. She validated all of my feelings and offered valuable information that claimed my concerns. I appreciate how she gave practical information and strategies without being strict. She made me feel like I could succeed at this! My husband was invited to the appointment which also helped and he was blown away by how helpful an in-office appointment was as well. It was hands down the best thing I could have done for me and my family. We talked and brainstormed for a great amount of time, I never felt rushed. Then she measured me for flanges and I was much smaller than I had been using- who would have thought! That was huge because with my son I was using the wrong size flange the entire time I Pumped with him. Then we did a weighed feed and talked about next steps. And I leaned Hanna took in 2 oz from the one side which was so helpful! Then Tiffany followed up with a care plan and was available for messaging the following two weeks. Thank you so much!

Luanne is amazing and just such a gem of a human. I have been renting a hospital grade pump from…read moreher since September. She is always accessible and lives just 5 minutes from Providence Little Company of Mary, which is where our babies were delivered. Super convenient and easy working with her and she truly cares. Don't look anywhere else, Luanne is your gal.

Luanne has so much experience and patience when helping me with the medela symphony breast pump…read more This hospital grade pump worked so well for us and it's exactly what I used at the hospital when I delivered my son. It was so clean and well organized. I highly recommended getting your pumps from her! -Kirsten M

We took Lia's virtual Bradley method class, and would highly recommend it for any expecting…read moreparents. First off, it can be hard to find time to take a birth class, and Lia chooses convenient times, with multiple options to choose from. It's a very comfortable classroom atmosphere where I felt good to ask any question, or add any comment. Lia keeps it fun and interesting, and is a great teacher. Lia is also available outside of class for questions, and she is super responsive. It shouldn't really matter if a doula has been pregnant herself.... But it was really helpful to hear about her first hand experiences and to know that she has gone through it all before. I just wish we in lived in LA so that we could have Lia as our Doula.

I cannot say enough good things about Lia and her natural birth classes. I did the 12 week in…read moreperson classes with my husband. I really wanted to know everything I possibly could and I was also looking for a little community as I was feeling very alone in those first weeks of pregnancy (and overwhelmed with what I didn't know). AND THESE CLASSES DELIVERED! My husband is also a knowledge seeker so when I told him these were the classes I wanted he was all in. We learned so much. We joke that he didn't just learn about the natural birth process he learned how to be my "daddy doula". We still enjoy talking to people about everything we learned and how to support each other and how to speak to your doctors or the hospital nurses. Even if you aren't considering a natural birth these classes should be taken by everyone expecting a baby. You learn about the body, you learn about the different stages of labor, how to prep your body and your mind. There is even a class on breastfeeding which was invaluable those first 3 days postpartum. Lia is also an amazing teacher. If I have another I would definitely also hire her as my doula. She is a person you want in your corner during birth.

Our experience partnering with Ashley as our postpartum doula was outstanding. I firmly believe she…read moreis the reason I am successfully breastfeeding, and why our baby daughter established good sleep habits. Through Ashley's expertise, she gave us newbie parents confidence and skills needed in this new chapter :)

We hired Ashley 3 weeks into our postpartum journey, right when the torture from the sleep…read moredeprivation had me ready to confess to a murder I hadn't committed. To say she was a lifesaver is a complete understatement. She swooped in when we were questioning everything and helped us survive. She was great doing some laundry, washing dishes, making breakfast, and tidying -- where she anticipated and did a task before I even had to ask. But in helping us get in some sleep, teaching us how to care for our daughter, and giving us a confidence boost whenever we needed it is where she really came through for us. She was so easy to talk to and felt like a vital family member we desperately needed. I didn't know much about a postpartum doula prior to hiring Ashley, so I didn't know just how much I needed her help. I don't plan to have another baby, but if I do, no way I'd do it without her waiting for me the second I got home. Hire this woman, and let her help ease you into parenthood.

In a nutshell, i went from supplementing 4oz of formula after 15 mins of breastfeeding in each side…read moredue to low supply to exclusively breastfeeding with Yuna's help and expertise! She really cares about her patients and their breastfeeding experience. She's so knowledgeable and really provides such a tailored experience for each mother! I also tried the postnatal massage with Esther and it was SO good!! I felt soooo refreshed and it hurt in the best way possible!! Definitely helped so much during a time where my body is so worn down from taking care of my baby

I'm so grateful for Yuna's help and support as I navigated multiple challenges with…read morebreastfeeding/pumping as a first time mom. Right after my baby was born, I was recommended by the hospital to use a nipple shield due to anatomy and pain/difficulty with latching. In our first consultation, Yuna was able to get my baby to latch immediately without a nipple shield. She was also able to verify that my baby's tongue and lip tie were impacting his ability to transfer milk after weighing him before and after feeding. My milk had come in late and I had a low supply despite trying different supplements for about a month so she also helped me to double my milk supply by giving me guidance on my pump use and checking my flange size. I later ended up returning to Yuna because I wanted to wean off pumping/breastfeeding quickly after I developed mastitis and severe nerve pain/other reasons. She was empathetic and understanding of my decision. She helped remove my clogged ducts/relieve my engorgement right away and was also able to expedite my weaning process with her massages. This was a lifesaver for me and I'm glad to be pain free now!