Nicole was fantastic to work with. We had a unique situation and she was willing to work with us…read more Throughout the pregnancy Nicole was there for us when we had questions, supported and helped us build a birth plan and prep work to support, she had referrals for specialists we might have needed, we felt ready to go into birth empowered. During delivery Nicole was amazing helping keep us educated of what was happening, advocating with staff and helping make sure our birth plan was followed. Postpartum she was and has been there to answer questions and has been an invaluable resource. Thank you Nicole!

I had such a wonderful experience with Nicole! From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to…read moreand took the time to explain the entire process, which made me feel comfortable and informed. Her prices are very reasonable, and her communication throughout everything was excellent. She even delivered my placenta pills right after I got home from the hospital, which was incredibly convenient during such a busy postpartum time. I also love that she's local to the Coachella Valley and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her services to any expecting or postpartum mom looking into placenta encapsulation!

Joanna is such a blessing! The amount of care and passion she brings into her nonprofit is over the…read moremoon. She assisted with lactation services and after one visit, all of my questions were answered. It's like my fairy godmother arrived and sprinkled fairy dust and cleared up all of my confusion. As a first time parent, I was so thankful to have Joanna's support. Very grateful the Coachella Valley has such a special resource! Highly recommend!

I highly recommend For Moms And Babies Inc, Joanna Boles services!! Joanna had a huge impact on my…read morebreastfeeding experience. I want to thank her for all of her support and encouragement through my breastfeeding trials and tribulations. Joanna was such a calming presence, especially through those first few weeks where I was tempted to give up. I couldn't have managed without her support group! I am eternally grateful that she was there to help and guide with my experience. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sandy! I contacted Sandy when my twins were 6 months…read moreold, and sleep was becoming a distant memory for us. She came highly recommended from a friend, and from the first moment I talked to her on the phone, I knew we were in good hands. Sandy's scheduling expertise and calm demeanor helped me feel much more confident about my babies' ability to sleep on their own. She answers texts whenever I'm having trouble, have a question, or just need encouragement. She was also nice enough to come over during nap time when one of my babies was having trouble sleeping during the day. I am happy to report that my twins have been sleeping through the night for two months now and take their daytime naps like champs! We are a much more rested family, and Sandy is the one to thank. You cannot go wrong working with Sandy, I promise!

Sandy truly was a godsend to us. My husband and I were extremely sleep deprived with our baby girl…read more She was waking up multiple times a night. I was searching everywhere for something or someone that could help us, and I found Sandy's information online! Sandy came over and taught us about putting our daughter on a schedule, as well as sleep training. By 6 months, our daughter was sleeping through the night! She is now a year old, and is such a great sleeper. Regardless of teething, developmental leaps, etc., she continues to sleep through the night. Others are amazed at how well she sleeps. We never thought we would get to this point, but with Sandy's compassionate guidance, we did! Thank you Sandy for all of your help and mentoring with our daughter; we are truly thankful to have met you!

Trigger Warning: Miscarriage. We choose our birth team…read morebecause we want to be supported in the best outcomes. And while I would love to say that was my experience, it was not. Aisha only supported me for a few weeks as my Midwife. We went to a gender reveal ultrasound and out there was no heart beat. 16 weeks. Aisha was amazing. Helping us navigate the need for medical intervention while helping me experience the loss in a way that was filled with dignity, love and grace. We choose our team hoping and believing for the best outcomes. Those choices are tested in the difficult moments, the unexpected twists and turns. I will say, you want Aisha on your birth team. She is absolutely gifted. She's the one you want in your corner when everything goes right, and in the event it doesn't.

Aisha was a godsend for my wife and I. She was a calming and reassuring presence during the entire…read morepregnancy of our first child. With years of experience there was not a single question she didn't know the answer for. Thanks to her preparation, the birth went very smoothly, very natural and it was a magical moment. We cannot be more grateful for Aisha's support, thank you!

If you end up laboring & delivering in a hospital, there's a lot of stuff happening around you that…read morecan feel overwhelming/ not part of your birth plan. All the more reason to have someone on your team for extra support and encouragement. Once I got to active labor & pushing, everything became a blur. But I remember Maddie's calming and loving presence, her stroking my hand & fixing my hair, guiding my husband, & just being there when everything was getting too intense. We also utilized Maddie's postpartum services while I remained in the hospital after giving birth, which I HIGHLY recommend if you can swing it (most hospitals don't have nurseries!). Side note--if you have to choose between doula services for prenatals, birth support, or postpartum, I recommend going for postpartum support. Postpartum is no joke-- I'd rather labor and give birth twice than deal with the immediate postpartum period again.

From the owner: Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co. is inspired by the resilience and beauty of desert blooms—flowers…read morethat thrive in challenging conditions. Just like these blooms, I believe families can flourish in even the most uncertain moments of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support for the full spectrum of reproductive experiences. As a birth doula, I support all types of births—home births, medicated births, and cesareans—helping families feel informed and empowered. As a postpartum doula, I guide you through those early days, offering everything from breastfeeding support to bottle-feeding tips, sleep guidance, and more. I also offer pregnancy loss and abortion support, creating a safe space for healing and care. My practice is rooted in respect for your individuality and choices. I accept MediCal, IEHP, Kaiser, and HealthNet insurance for full coverage of birth and postpartum doula services and offer sliding scale fees for those without qualifying coverage. At Desert Bloom Birth & Wellness Co., I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you bloom in your own way—no matter the season of your journey.

Wouldn't recommend. Booked them as a sitting service weeks before our work trip. Tried getting a…read morehold of them to confirm the day before since we hadn't heard from them. After calling multiple times we finally got them on the phone at 7pm and were told our sitter couldn't make it for her 10am shift in the morning. And didn't have anyone for backup.

I came to desert birth and wellness when I was probably 15weeks pregnant and was more than pleased…read moreto have Jennifer as my doula! I am a first time mom so I haven't had a doula before, but let me tell you, if they're all as amazing as Jennifer is.. then everyone deserves a doula. She was awesome help before labor. My husband and I could call and ask whatever we needed to whenever we needed to and she was there for us! The real test was during labor... let me tell you she was amazing. She helped me through labor for a LONG time. Helped me with pain management drug free, massaged me, walked with me, talked me through contractions. I seriously am SO glad I was able to have her by my side. She was amazing and I am beyond thankful for her!! If you're looking for a doula, desert birth and wellness is your place!

In my first trimester, I was looking for someone to train me via zoom (covid had just started at…read morethat point), and I knew I wanted to work with a person that was well versed in prenatal exercise. (My local gym trainers definitely didn't seem like they knew what they were doing in that regard). And after internet searching, I came across Jason's business. We had a zoom consultation, and I felt great about working with him. We trained together consistently leading up to the birth of my baby (who is now a couple of months old). And I cannot express enough just how much the sessions with Jason helped me to feel strong and taught me so much about the do's and don'ts of working out during pregnancy. I 100% believe that Jason is why I was able to snap back relatively quickly after giving birth. And we just started back up with our zoom sessions after my six week waiting period, and it feels great to be working with him again. Overall, I highly recommend Jason as a personal trainer.

From the owner: If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or postpartum, staying fit is extremely important. Our…read morepre/post natal certified personal trainers will safely and effectively help you meet the challenges of pregnancy. Following the guidelines set by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and working in conjunction with the recommendations of your OB/GYN, our prenatal certified personal trainers will design and implement a customized fitness program that is safe, effective and specifically tailored to your individual prenatal needs and/or postnatal goals. You will see results - Guaranteed.

About Families is a wonderful organization providing community and support to new moms. We took a…read morebirth class which educated and prepared us very well for labor and delivery. The warmth and kindness of the doulas and staff made us feel safe and cared for. We were able to meet our doula Joanna, and then met with her several times before labor and delivery. She helped answer questions, ease worries, and support decision making every step of the way. So thankful to have her with me there at the hospital through my very long labor, helping keep me (and my family) calm and advocating for me. Once our little girl arrived, Joanna continued to check in, coming to our home to insure breastfeeding was going well. After recovering I was able to start attending the moms' group hosted by Elizabeth. She has been there each week to answer questions, ease worries, and facilitate new friendships with other moms, all while letting our little ones interact, learn, and grow. An absolutely wonderful organization that has made my journey into motherhood empowered. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so very much!

I am new to the Coachella Valley and expecting my first child this September. I googled Prenatal…read moreYoga classes in the Valley and About Families came up in my search engine. I checked out their Facebook page, website and Yelp reviews. I could not have any more positive things to say about Joanna, Elie and the organization. Elie teaches Yoga at 5:30 every Tuesday. Classes are $12 or $10 if you prepay four classes through PayPal. I use PayPal because it makes things so much more convenient. You have to take your own mat but occasionally they will have 1-2 loaner mats but nothing beats taking your own mat. My fiance and I also took the Informed Childbirth classes with Joanna on Wednesday evening. The class really is what it is, Informed Childbirth. The baby books can only teach you so much but being in class with other expectant couples and Joanna who is a certified doula really has enlightened the child birth process and options that I will have at the hospital when my little guy decides to make his big arrival. I joined prenatal yoga in hopes to meet other expectant moms in the area and get to know some new friends. I have met some pretty awesome people and look forward in continuing to see About Familes grow. You really need to check this place out if you are a family or mother to be in the Coachella Valley.