We feel so lucky that Maria has been part of our family for the past three months helping take care…read moreof our son, Cal, as a nighttime Newborn Care Specialist. She has been absolutely amazing, and we truly couldn't have gotten through the newborn trenches without her! From day one, Maria has been so loving, caring, patient, and attentive with him. She has such a natural way with babies and somehow always knows exactly what he needs. It's been so sweet to watch the bond they've developed, and it's obvious how much she genuinely loves and cares for him. Maria has also been an incredible resource for us as first-time parents. She has so much knowledge and experience, but she never made us feel like we were doing anything wrong or asked too many questions. She was always happy to share advice, help us figure things out, and give us confidence when we needed it. She brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home, which made a huge difference during those long and exhausting newborn days and nights. And somehow, thanks in large part to Maria, our son is already sleeping through the night! She helped us establish great routines and sleep habits while still giving him so much love and attention. We honestly don't know how we would have survived these first 12 weeks without her. Beyond how amazing she is with our son, Maria is just a wonderful person to have around. She is dependable, thoughtful, kind, trustworthy, hardworking, and incredibly easy to have in our home. She always went above and beyond and made our lives so much easier. We always felt completely comfortable leaving him in her care, which is truly priceless. Maria has been such a special part of this chapter for our family. We are so grateful for everything she has done for Cal and for us. She is truly one of those people you feel incredibly lucky to have found, and we would recommend her in a heartbeat to any new parents. Any family would be SO lucky to have Maria!

We had an amazing experience with Soveida! Our baby boy was well looked after and knowing he was in…read moresuch capable hands really helped my post partum period! She was our night nanny for a month

Natalia is a magician. Around 6 months I had her sleep train my very strong willed baby. She not…read moreonly helped me get to the stage where my baby slept 8-8 and napped during the day but she continued to take my calls for one and half years later and took the time whenever we hit a regression or issue she was one phone call away. She treated my baby with the upmost care but also helped out mama - she gave me great advice and cared about me as a mom. Sleep training helped us help our baby sleep and grow faster and become a happier baby and more well rested baby overall. Thank you Natalia!

If you're reading this, it probably means you could use support (goes without saying we all need…read moresupport with a newborn). After 6 weeks of pretty terrible sleep, we desperately needed help. We were immediately struck by Natalia's GLOWING reviews, and reached out to schedule a call. Instantly, I felt her warmth, and she made me feel cared for in my most delicate state. It was the easiest decision we made to hire Natalia. From night one, I knew our son was in the best hands, and could sleep soundly as a result. Natalia supported us five nights a week, for about three months, and thank god she was available to extend our initial contract. I can honestly say I felt like myself again because I was finally sleeping. Our son had some intense GI distress and gas, but Natalia educated us about the tools and resources available, and we could actually make him more comfortable, which then improved his sleep. We learned SO much from her years of experience, even how to bathe our baby, which up to that point was a mess of tears. We didn't just receive night help, we felt like we got a crash course in parenting. She gave us the gift of sleep, which made us better parents during the day. We had the capacity to be ourselves, and ENJOY this precious newborn time. You will be a better parent if you hire her. I just hope she's available if we're blessed with another bebe :) From my husband: Natalia is ELITE at her profession. Having a newborn (our first) is at once the most joyous and terrifying thing in the world. Yes, Natalia is an amazing caregiver to the baby BUT also to the parents. Her knowledge and education gave us so much confidence and the advice was not just limited to night time, as we learn, everything is related and impacts the baby's happiness, rest, eating etc. Not only did Natalia give us extreme comfort caring for our baby which can be hard when you allow someone you just met to have such an awesome responsibility, she was instrumental in preparing him (and us) for successful sleep training. We cannot say enough great things about her and to be honest, are excited to have another baby and work with her again.

We had such a wonderful experience with Blissful Baby Doulas! We brought Glenda in when our son was…read moreabout 3-4 weeks old after searching for a night doula for weeks, and we're so happy we found her. Glenda is incredibly sweet, calm, and nurturing, and we always felt completely comfortable knowing our baby was in her care overnight. I'd like to think her calming nature is what helped him start sleeping through the night! As a first-time mom, she was such a reassuring and peaceful presence during those early newborn weeks and truly made such a difference for our family. Having her there, especially when my husband went back to work, helped us find our footing during that transition while giving mom and dad some much-needed extra sleep along the way! Charlyne, the owner, was also wonderful to work with and always so communicative and responsive throughout the entire process. We're so grateful we found Blissful Baby Doulas and especially Glenda. Highly recommend!

The best investment!…read more I can't express how grateful I am for Eileen! I booked her to help us with our first child when I was still in my first trimester of pregnancy because I knew I would probably feel a bit overwhelmed (and tired). She came over to the house when I was at the end of my pregnancy and looked at everything we had set up in preparation, suggested a few additional helpful items, and gave us peace of mind going into the birth. After we gave birth (and were exhausted after 3 nights of no sleep at the hospital) she was at our house the night we brought our son home and it was SO nice to have her support after such an intense experience. I originally planned on having her help us for 6 weeks but found her support to be so valuable we extended to 12 weeks. She started her doula training in 2012 so I was confident in her advice after working with so many babies over the last 14 years. She is also a mom herself. She helped us successfully drop night feeds (as developmentally appropriate) and now we have a great little sleeper. I always looked forward to the nights she was coming over because I knew I would get some rest and I could ask her any questions I had (should we try swaddling him with arms out, what should we do about his dry skin, etc). Waking up to clean baby clothes and sterilized bottles and pump parts was lovely too :) I can't imagine starting our parenthood journey without her and would 1000% recommend her to any expecting parents! We will miss Eileen and can't wait to work with her again with our next child.

Leyla and Virginia round 2!…read more If you read my first review, you know that Leyla and Virginia cared for my son and have become family. Fast forward to 2 years later, I was giving birth to my daughter amid a raging pandemic (August 2020). I had a very difficult and complicated pregnancy this time, with the last few months especially challenging and worrisome. Right off the bat, my daughter had issues with feeding, sleeping, and colic. The trifecta! Day after day, night after night, Leyla and Virginia showed up for my family. They calmed me down when I was worried and emotional, and took the burden off of me. When they feared I was a little too anxious, and even crossing into PPD/PPA territory, they went one step further and spoke to my husband and me about concerns, urging me to get professional help. Thankfully, I listened and nipped that in the butt before it spiraled out of control. Leyla does not only bring her incredible knowledge, experience, education, and caring to the job, she will go above and beyond each day even when she's not with you. You will get the impression that she's constantly thinking about you. She will also be honest if she is concerned about something and will have those hard conversations that most would avoid. I must also mention, because of these times, just how far they went with covid safety. They were masked (not easy to do on 12-hour shifts) and lived their personal lives as if they were on lockdown 24/7 (LA wasn't at the time). Virginia even lived apart from her husband because of the covid risks of his job. Anyway, I could go on and on and on. I love Leyla and Virginia, and will truly be indebted to them for the great work they did both times. My husband talks about how it's the best money spent; you can't put a price on the well-being of your entire family. Lastly, I am happy to report that my daughter is now a happy, thriving girl. And, so is this mama.

Leyla & Virginia are exactly what we needed as first time parents to twins…read more In the crucial first weeks, having Leyla there was a godsend. She not only cared for our little twins but was an amazing partner to my wife and I through those long nights in the first few weeks. Leyla has a lot of built of wisdom from years of caring for infants and she shares her wisdom kindly with just enough information that it's not overwhelming for the 2am brain. A few times we decided not to follow exactly what she recommended only to realize she was 100% correct but Leyla was kind enough to not be over bearing in the moment. :) If you're looking for a night Doula that can be your "el capitan" to navigate you through the wildly conflicting advise of baby books, family members, fellow parents that are 2 months ahead of you, and random older gentlemen on the street; I recommend you go with Soto Doula Services.

As a first-time mom, I never imagined breastfeeding would be so hard. I thought it would come…read morenaturally, but the day my daughter was born, I was completely overwhelmed. I couldn't even figure out how to hold her to breastfeed, let alone get her to latch. Exhausted, emotional, and panicked, I reached out to Sarah that day. Sarah came to my house the day I got back from the hospital. From that first visit onward, she became such an incredible source of knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance throughout our entire breastfeeding journey. No matter how big or small the concern, she always responded within minutes whenever I had an emergency or needed guidance. Knowing she was only a message away gave me so much confidence during a time that felt incredibly overwhelming. What truly sets Sarah apart is that her support went far beyond breastfeeding. She empowered both me and my husband to feel confident as new parents. She encouraged us to step outside our comfort zone, even helping us build the confidence to take our baby out in public for the first time. What once felt intimidating became manageable because we knew we had her guidance and support. Sarah was there from the very beginning until the end of our breastfeeding journey, cheering us on every step of the way. Her kindness, compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication made an immeasurable difference in our lives. I genuinely don't know how we would have gotten through those early months without her.

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.

Mrs. Ofelia gave my wife and I, as new parents, three priceless gifts: knowledge, confidence and…read moresupport. From the moment she walked in our door, Mrs. Ofelia's expertise was unmistakable. Our son arrived earlier than expected and was on the smaller side, so our primary concern was setting him up for success in gaining weight and robust health. The day after our discharge from the hospital, Mrs. Ofelia helped my wife navigate breastfeeding strategies and techniques. Mrs. Ofelia also helped us set up a schedule for his eating and sleeping, suggested ideas to make our space more baby friendly and taught us methods for burping, soothing and bathing. Even though she has been working with babies for decades, Mrs. Ofelia underscored that we were the ones who would know our son's needs best. Her consistent advice was for my wife to use her intuition to understand what to do. Because of the foundation of information she provided and her constant encouragement, we were able to feel sure about our choices and more assured that we'd make good decisions after she left. Mrs. Ofelia's emphasis on us taking the time to learn our baby extended to her assistance with household tasks that didn't go away just because we had a newborn. She never stopped working. Her efforts let us focus on taking care of our baby and resting and recovering. We could give our son the energy and attention he needed and that we wanted to provide. We almost began our sessions with Mrs. Ofelia a week after our son's birth. We were so thankful that we decided to start early. My wife and I joked that if we hadn't, we would have spent our initial days with Mrs. Ofelia unlearning our errors made before she'd arrived. Instead, with Mrs. Ofelia by our side, we know we provided the strongest start we could give our newborn. Our pediatrician was impressed by his growth and we are more confident parents. Last, we have to mention that Mrs. Ofelia simply loves babies. She filled every interaction with our baby with tenderness and care. This work is Mrs. Ofelia's vocation. We cannot think of anyone who could better have supported us and our son in the first few weeks of his life. We give her our highest recommendation.

It's hard to put into words how much Miss Ofelia helped me as a first time mom. She was an…read moreincredibly beneficial presence in my home, and I never had to worry about anything when she was here. I had a very difficult postpartum period (as everyone does) and Miss Ofelia was there to help every step of the way. She taught me how to breastfeed, helped us establish a routine with our newborn, and most importantly was very loving with our daughter. I can't stress enough how important Miss Ofelia has been for our family. We miss her everyday!

Let me start with saying that joining the LA midwives family, for my second pregnancy, was…read morepossibly one of the best decisions I have made in my life! Upon being faced by strict medical practices, I decided I wanted to empower my own path and sought out a team that would support me in a more traditional, kind, loving and supportive environment... which lead me to LA Midwives. Some of my favorite experiences were being asked, "what do you feel is best," "how can we support you," "what is your end line," "how are you, your husband and first born?" AND "what would you like to achieve in your pregnancy?" From questions like these throughout my pregnancy, I felt empowered, supported and confident in my ability as a woman. Naomi, Aleks and Atoosa are a team built on strong platform of helping to guide and empower you during your pregnancy. They also have a plethora of wisdom, from habits to nutrition and medical professionals, which also makes you feel so very much supported and confident during your pregnancy and finally, at the time of your birth. I cannot recommend them enough, to every woman, either trying to conceive or during their pregnancy, to join forces with LA Midwives so that they may also experience the pregnancy we deserve as the strong and powerful women we are. Thank you LA Midwives for providing me with such a strong birth team, that at 40 with hypertension, I was able to really experience my birth and feel empowered to do. Eternally Thankful.

There truly are no words big enough to capture what Los Angeles Midwives and their incredible team…read moremeant to me during my pregnancy. From the very beginning, Naomi, Atoosa, and Aleksandra walked beside me through every step of this journey with a level of care, presence, and intention that is beyond anything I could have imagined. Every appointment, every conversation, every moment of reassurance felt deeply personal and thoughtful. They didn't just provide care -- they created an environment where I felt educated, empowered, and truly supported as a mother. The way they show up for women is something incredibly special. If I could give 1,000 stars, I would without hesitation. What moved me most was witnessing women supporting women in the most powerful way. Their passion for birth, for education, and for honoring mothers inspired me so deeply that it made me want to be part of the birth world myself. That's the kind of impact they have. I get emotional writing this because I already know how much I'm going to miss them. They weren't just my midwives -- they became mentors, guides, and genuine friends through one of the most sacred seasons of my life. My family will forever be grateful for Naomi and her incredible team. And without a doubt, when the time comes for our next baby, there is nowhere else I would go.

We had the absolute best birthing experience possible with support from Giuditta. She provided a…read morevery clear overview of what to expect at labor and delivery prior to the birth of our daughter. She gave us two house visits in advance of the birth that allowed us to practice different partner positions at home for early labor that we successfully used for the real thing! When it came time for the actual birth, she was a fierce advocate for us at Cedars Sinai Hospital. She ensured we had the best and most experienced team, she also coached me (the mom) through the process with a loud and clear voice which I could follow until the baby arrived. For postpartum care, she provided a sense of ease when we arrived home and everything felt unknown and scary. She gave me (mom) tips on breastfeeding in person, she showed us how to bathe our daughter and made us feel comfortable holding her in different positions. Finally, she is incredibly responsive and always provides a sense of calm in her communications. From both a practical and emotional standpoint and as first time parents, we could not have asked for a more positive experience with a Doula. She is worth every penny! -Hannah

We just absolutely loved working with Giuditta. She's so knowledgable, empathetic and kind. From…read moreour first meet and greet over zoom, I knew I wanted to work with her. She has an INCREDIBLE amount of resources to share, videos, her book, her website with recommendations, and her own incredible expertise after nearly 1200 births. She also just has a wonderful personality and vibe. Definitely the person you want on your team. She advocated for me in the best way, gave my husband a break at the right time (just before I went into active labor...she knew!), made sure we had a delayed cord clamping, helped with our birth plan! She also filmed my birth, which is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. She is a lactation consultant, so she had my baby latching within 30 minutes of birth on both sides! I feel very lucky, my baby has been exclusively breastfeeding ever since. She made 4 house visits, two before the birth and two after. The visits were also invaluable! She was able to help my husband and I practice laboring positions and prepare for baby on one visit, the next visit she took a look at our nursery and our set up. The final two visits postpartum, she helped us learn to play with our baby so she will have more productive feedings and sleep, and the final visit she showed us how to do our first bath. She's a genius. I honestly wish that every pregnant person could work with her. If you're on the fence, I'm here to tell you, Giuditta was one of the most important and instrumental people in my pregnancy, birth, labor and postpartum.