I just had a baby in May and was discharged from the hospital with the most minimal breastfeeding…read moreinformation. I knew I really wanted to breastfeed my baby and to enjoy it with minimal stress. So I hired a lactation consultant , Mor ! She made all the difference in my breastfeeding journey. She even helped my baby out of jaundice with a feeding schedule that worked. She also helped my baby gain her birth weight back by day 9 ! Mor is very knowledgeable in her field, kind, patient, and has great bedside manner. She also was available to answer any questions I had and sent demo videos as needed. Thanks to her, my breastfeeding journey has been enjoyable and successful.

Mor is an absolute gem!! I hired her a bit too late with my first when I was only getting 1/2 an…read moreounce after a pumping session. Although it was a bit of an uphill battle given I had to delay breastfeeding from the start, she managed to help me breastfeed until my baby was 6month! what a relief! Fast forward to baby #2, she has been on speed dial for me. I couldn't be more thrilled to see that amount of milk I'm pumping!! Thanks to Mor, I'll have a nice stash in the freezer soon for my moms night out. Mor understands how breasts work, she is supportive and kind, she is always there to answer all your questions and she will go out of her way to make sure you get the results you want!! Do not hesitate. Out of all lactation consultants, she is the breast of them ;)

CarolAnn is the best doula we could have imagined. She is knowledgeable, caring, and very…read morenurturing. We will definitely use her again.

My husband and I were fortunate enough to have CarolAnn's guidance for the birth of our two sons…read more CarolAnn has an amazing kind and calming energy from the moment you meet her. She is also incredibly knowledgable regarding the entire process from preparation, for the birth, and postpartum care. I was impressed with how carefully CarolAnn listened to me when I opened up about all my questions, concerns, and fears -- she was always honest, compassionate and had an open heart and mind. She was also very responsive and available whenever I reached out (including during both my labors that started at sunset!) During the births she was incredibly nurturing, calm, present, and professional. I would highly highly (highly!) recommend CarolAnn, she is an amazing resource for your sacred journey of childbirth.

Let me start off by saying this class was a beautiful experience for my baby and I. The office was…read morevery clean, and welcoming. Polly was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, patient, and Kind. She answered all my questions and made my experience warm and comfortable. The class was not large like other classes I have heard about, which I loved and made my experience more enjoyable and all my questions were answered and not rushed. I felt good, happy and was looking forward to the next class. This is a great class if you are looking for a safe, loving, and happy environment for you and your baby to learn, play, and grow with other babies. You and your baby must attend!

Me and my baby truly enjoyed Taking Polly's Class. I have gained confidence as a parent in…read morecompleting it. The class is very well researched, structured, and comprehensive. Polly is amazing. I have already recommended this class to other parents I know and will continue to do so. Highly recommended.

I knew I wanted a home birth if I had kids since someone told me years ago that they had a home…read morebirth and they didn't even give me any details. When I got pregnant and did research on it, it just confirmed that I wanted it. I wanted someone who would spend more time and get to know me so that they could feel confident and I could feel confident to safely give birth at home. I just didn't think a doctor at a hospital was going to get to know me or make me trust in them to be safe. My husband was scared of the thought of a home birth and I was scared of the thought of a hospital birth. He has turned around and would do the home birth again. So many of my friends were telling me horror stories of their births and the interventions they went through at hospitals. I knew I wouldn't be able to stand up or question why if a doctor wanted to do an intervention and that I may regret it after so I chose to do a home birth where an intervention was not an option. My sessions with Shelia were an hour long and I completely trusted her to take care of me and if she had told me to go to the hospital or have an intervention I would have because we built that type of relationship. At each session she did my vitals, asked about diet, exercise, sleep and emotions I may be feeling before measuring my abdomen and listening for the fetal heart. She always gave me information about each test that was standard care and let me decide if I wanted to do it. I always felt like I was in control of my health. Our appts got closer together as I got further along and honestly I loved going to them and listening to the baby. It never felt like a doctors office and I never waited in a lobby. She has a beautiful office and welcomes anyone that wants to join which my 6 year old niece did a couple of times and it was great. When I was ready to give birth everything went well and although it was really long, I never once felt scared or regret in my choice. Shelia was monitoring the baby and giving me advice on positioning to get moving along. When my baby was born she put him on me right away and made sure we were both doing well before cleaning up, making me a large batch of concentrated sitz bath tea she saw I had purchased, adding it to some of the pads and froze them to help with the pain (she really didn't have to do) and then clamped the baby's umbilical cord and did all the exams. I would have Shelia again if I were to give birth again in the future. She really took care of me and made me feel safe and I was really happy through it all.

We made a late switch to Lotus Moon Birth and decided upon a home birth for our second child after…read moreour health insurers told us they were unable to make any guarantees about supporting natural childbirth, or permitting anyone else aside from the mother at the hospital. We interviewed several midwives and immediately felt relaxed when talking to Shelia and decided to work with her and her team. This was undoubtedly the best decision we made during the pregnancy. Shelia and Donna were an amazing team, knowledgable, calm, reassuring and above all quietly competent. We had a fantastic birth and were able to greet our daughter in the comfort of our own home. Pre and postnatal care was also brilliant, despite some complications with our daughter's tongue tie making breastfeeding complicated, and Shelia always made herself available to answer questions or provide support.

Words can't describe the vibes & energys that was on our birth room ..my wife was having her birth…read moreexperience to the fullest and exactly like her birth plan and all of that couldn't happened without Cynthia's services Cynthia is well educated in all of birth world and know everything about woman's needs in this precious time of newborn coming to the world she made our birth room look like a yoga class in a spa and our minds clear of fear allso as a husband i felt much more confident and secure to have a professional educated and highly sensitive doola that listen to my wife's needs ( and allso giving me my sleep time :) .. me and my wife moved into California not long time ago and our families are over seas it was so important to us to have a natural birth experience she was giving birth in a hospital and we were afraid to deal with medical intervention i really believe and know that we couldn't do that without Cynthia's help Thank you Cynthia for giving us the opportunity to have an amazing experience of life

From the owner: The Birth Whisperer, Cynthia Marie, PhD, has a passion for the birth process and wants to support…read moreevery woman in having the birth they choose with as few interventions as possible. She encourages each client's partner to be involved as little or as much as they are comfortable with. She offers doula and lactation support during conception, prenatal, birth, and postpartum She supports all births including Natural/Non-Medicated/Minimal Interventions, VBAC, C-Section, Home Birth, Water Birth, HypnoBirth, and Birth Center. She offers special sessions in Couple’s Birth Preparation, Childbirth Eduaction, Child Development, Reiki Energy Healing, The Fourth Trimester, The First Forty Days, Attachment Parenting, Safe Bedsharing, and Effective Child Discipline. Clients may attend sessions with a partner or solo. Birth the way you choose... Get attached to your birth plan... Happy mama, happy baby, happy family.

Ashely is a gem of a person! Her expertise in breastfeeding is unmatched! She also never makes you…read morefeel uncomfortable with any decisions during your journey. She is your partner and trusted expert. Each appointment made me at ease and feel empowered to continue on the journey. She is truly the best in the business! Don't hesitate to reach out to her- you won't regret it!

Ashley's individual care for her patients is a breath of fresh air! She took time to get to know…read moreme, my son and our family goals. She was intentional about giving us "homework" that was manageable for our son and situation. She was great about speaking into my concerns and finding the balance between urgency and practical progress. She was so responsive and accommodating. We're with UCLA and are often not seen for weeks or months out whereas Ashley made room ASAP which was such a relief especially in the early post partum days.

A friend introduce me to this mommy and I class when my baby was 2 months old. I have attended…read morethese classes since then and my baby is 9 months old now. I highly recommend the Butterfly center. Rina is very knowledgeable, caring, patient, and friendly. These classes have helped my son become more social and these have also helped ME be better prepared as a new mom. It can be isolating staying at home taking care of a little one (and quite scary not knowing what to do as they grow). These classes have given me peace of mind and both my son and I get a lot from them. It also offers and opportunity to see other moms and learn from each other's experiences. Highly recommend!

We LOVE The Butterfly Center! I have taken 3 different series of classes with Rina and loved every…read moreone of them. I don't know how I would have gotten through the first year of my daughter's life without the guidance and support of Rina and all the wonderful moms that I have met through this program. Highly recommend!!

Let me start by saying Jen is absolutely amazing! She is kindhearted, genuine and compassionate!…read moreShe truly loves what she does and it shows in her work. We interviewed a lot of doulas before deciding to hire Jen. I had honestly already selected a doula I wanted and almost cancelled the consultation appointment with Jen but something told me to keep it and I am so glad I did. After chatting with her I knew she was the one. Her energy and calming voice was exactly what I knew I needed! Jen has been there for me EVERY step of the way on this wild rollercoaster to motherhood! She is always just a text or call away and the amount of time I've called her and spent an hour or more on the phone with her just crying, venting, laughing or bouncing thoughts with her. She's quickly become one of my dear friends! At my birth she was pivotal, and kept me calm by helping with breathing tactics and pain management tools. She even helped me push my baby out. I am so grateful to have walked this journey and to keep walking this journey with you Jen! Thankfully we also added on her postpartum package and she has been spoiling me with yummy meals, foot and back massages, sitz baths and loving on my son. Jen is an absolute gem and I highly recommend her! Oh and I almost forgot she captured my birth beautifully too with photos and videos. And the education she gives during her prenatal visits are like nothing else any other doula does. Most doulas start there visits in late 3rd trimester and show up at the birth. Jen walked along this ENTIRE journey with me. I am so grateful to her for everything!

Jen was my postpartum doula for 6 weeks after giving birth & it was a great investment! She was…read moreflexible & able to accommodate changing schedules, great with communication not only about tasks I needed help with but also helping me navigate communication with family members helping out, and provided a complimentary at home massage from a professional for my last visit. Jen did a variety of tasks for me and was willing to do whatever was helpful for that week's visit - laundry, trash, changing bedsheets, cooking, caring for the baby, and multiple self care activities for me as a recovering mama! It was so nice and I highly recommend her

While being pregnant, I researched local mommy and me classes and was bummed out to see that pump…read morestation doesn't have locations nearby. I ended up signing up for mother's haven classes but didn't enjoy them at all. I was so happy to hear that pump station is testing out a new Calabasas location. Once I attended the complimentary drop-in class, I was hooked and signed up right away! We are now in our 2nd session and I look forward to Tuesday classes every week. Our instructor, Jill, is extremely knowledgeable - sleeping, solids, teething... you name it - and she will be able to give you research/based advice for you and your baby! She also provides weekly materials pertaining to each topic that are extremely helpful. Not to mention, meeting other moms with kids around the same age has been amazing! I definitely highly recommend mommy and me class at this location to all new moms!

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Every breastfeeding mama needs Candice - if you need full-on guidance or even if things are going…read moregreat! I do not say this lightly. I could NOT have made it through so many challenges in my breastfeeding journey so far were it not for Candice's incredible insight and knowledge. Even 3 months in, I am still asking questions. I love that she is data-driven and lays out the science behind what is happening and potential solves. We know that all babies are different and she's ready to react in real-time to our baby's exact needs and patterns. As a first time mama, I often don't know what to ask upfront but Candice's text-first based approach is so helpful because I can ask questions as things come up rather than feeling pressure to have all my questions saved for a session. And then of course we schedule sessions when we need. She is such a delight to work with and I am so happy to have her as my breastfeeding bestie - TRULY. Her warmth and bubbly personality make it so fun and I'm proud to say that I have found my way through what seemed like a dark, dark tunnel of pain and low supply and have emerged into a beautiful, ample supply!

I had such a wonderful experience with Candice. From the very beginning, she was incredibly…read moresupportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me and my baby succeed. What stood out the most was how resourceful she was--she always had helpful tips, practical solutions, and reassurance whenever I had concerns or questions. She took the time to really listen, never rushed our appointments, and made sure I felt confident and comfortable every step of the way. Her guidance made such a difference during a time that can feel overwhelming for new moms. Thanks to her patience and expertise, I felt empowered and supported throughout the entire process. I'm so grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to any new parent looking for compassionate and knowledgeable lactation support. She truly goes above and beyond.