We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our doula, Cristina. Meeting her honestly felt like it was meant to happen. Before giving birth, we had been looking for a doula but were worried we wouldn't find the right person because Kaiser didn't have a large variety of doulas available. While we were at Kaiser for our hospital tour, we happened to meet Cristina in the waiting room. She started sharing her own birth experience with us and explaining what a doula does not only during labor, but throughout pregnancy and even after you bring your baby home. From that first conversation, we immediately felt comfortable with her and knew there was something special about her. Cristina became such an important part of our birth experience. Before labor, she helped us understand and put together our birth plan, showed us different stretches and techniques to prepare for labor, and connected us with resources available through Kaiser, including meal programs and information about breast pumps. When labor finally came, Cristina truly showed us how dedicated she is. We left our house around 2:00 a.m. because the contractions had become much stronger. When we arrived at the hospital, I was already 8 cm dilated. We immediately called Cristina, and even though it was around 3:00 in the morning, she was at the hospital within about 10 minutes, ready to support us. She stayed right by our side through everything. She helped with breathing techniques, pushing, positioning, and keeping us calm and comfortable during an extremely intense experience. She made sure the nurses understood our birth plan and advocated for everything that was important to us. We wanted a completely natural birth, had specific wishes regarding which vaccinations we wanted for our son, wanted delayed cord clamping, and did not want the vernix immediately wiped off our baby. Cristina made sure our voices were heard and our wishes were understood and respected. But what makes Cristina so special to us goes far beyond everything she did as our doula. Somewhere along this journey, she stopped feeling like just our doula and became family. We love and appreciate Cristina more than we could ever put into words. She was there for us during one of the biggest, most emotional, and most important moments of our lives. The love, care, support, and dedication she showed our family is something we will never forget. Our son, Atticus, now has an amazing Tía Cristina, and that is exactly how we see her as family. We feel incredibly blessed that a simple, unexpected conversation in a Kaiser waiting room brought someone into our lives who would become such an important part of our family's story. Cristina, thank you for being there for us, for advocating for us, for comforting us, for supporting us, and most importantly, for loving and caring for our family. You didn't just help us welcome our son into this world you became part of his life and part of our family. We couldn't recommend Cristina enough. If you're looking for someone who will truly care about you and your family, stand beside you through every moment, and treat your birth experience as something just as important to her as it is to you, Cristina is that person. We love you, Tía Cristina, and we will forever be grateful that life brought you into our family's lives. With love and appreciation, Juan, Mariela & Atticus read more

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Omg where do I start. I barely met Cristina but she already felt super warm and easy to talk to! Shes so accommodating. I got my placenta encapsulated and I'm so happy I did with HER! She was able to pick it up and drop it off and was there and communicated the whole way, especially since the hospital was telling us they couldn't provide a bucket and ice! Since I am not working and financially it's been hard for me to pay in full (took me some time) Christina was super understanding and supportive about it and gave me all the time I needed. She's awesome. Like I said, I'm glad I got to encounter this experience through her. read more

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I don't normally post like this to review but I have to gush for a moment. We went with Doula Bula to have my placenta encapsulated in order to supplement for breastfeeding for optimum health. Unfortunately, I couldn't breast feed which was devastating for me. Cristina went above and beyond with her patience with us and gave us out of this world service and keepsakes. I've never seen this much detail and care. She makes it so personal and never like "a product" and we are thrilled. She was extremely accommodating and super responsive. It really made a tough situation feel amazing. For everything she does and what you get it's an amazing deal that any family will appreciate. I LOVE my keepsakes and I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for this service. Even the packaging was adorable and super personal. We will be coming to her again one day I hope!! I can't wait to take my capsules and feel all the nutrients. read more

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Absolutely love the service Cristina provided, She is amazing & I definitely would recommend her to everyone, I just did my placenta encapsulation! I wish I could have had her as a doula, hopefully next time around god willing! She is the sweetest, I hope everyone chooses her in their pregnancy journey you won't regret it read more

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I found out about Cristina's doula services from a friend who used her for her VBAC, and since this was my first born I wanted to go into this experience with as much help as possible. I'm so grateful for Cristina taking me in as a client when she was pretty booked! Cristina was there for me weeks before my due date, checking up on me, making sure I'm doing the correct stretches to help with the baby. Her quality of care in amazing. If I had a question at midnight, she would be there to answer me in a heartbeat. Words cannot explain how great Cristina was during my birth experience. She made me and my husband feel so comfortable and handled everything so well! She made my labor go by so quickly. She helped me through each and every contraction, she even would get my husband involved and that helped out a lot. When it was time to give birth, I didn't feel nervous or scared I felt ready with Cristina by my side. Cristina was there to advocate for me and answer any questions I had to make sure I get the best quality care. She also does placenta encapsulation. She dropped them off within 24-48 hours of giving birth and that helped a lot with the healing process! I would definitely recommend Cristina! I plan on having her again for my next birth in the future. read more

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Answered all my questions and was super kind. I looked at a few other encapsulation specialist and I just felt more comfortable and confident in her work based on her website and I'm so glad I trusted my gut with her. My husband said the pick up process was super easy and she was super friendly. Highly recommend for placenta encapsulation. read more

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Im so grateful for christina/ Doula Bula. From the beginning she was so nice and pleasant. I called one day before giving birth , a nervous wreck and she was so reassuring. She came to the hospital , picked up my placenta , and stayed on stand by with prompt communication. The turn around time was so fast and she delivered it to my home which was a half hour away free of charge . I noticed i was experiencing serve postpartum and these capsules helped my crazy hormone levels. The package was so cute and thoughtful. If it wasn't for this being my finale pregnancy and getting my tubes tied i would use her services again. Thanks again Christina. I HIGHLY recommend her services.... wish I would've taken more pictures of the package because this picture does it no justice!!! read more

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Cristina is absolutely amazing. Answered all my questions. I received my pills and salve super fast. She is super sweet! I delayed in taking the pills since I was in the hospital for a week, I suffered from postpartum depression and I believe the pills have helped a lot after few days of taking them. I think it has also helped me with my lactation. If I decide to have another baby I will most definitely be reaching out to her again! Thank you so much! read more

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Doing an updated review! Cristina was very tentative and came to pick up my placenta in a timely manor even though I had my baby on a Friday in December at 4:57 AM she made me so comfortable and I didn't worry or stress at all during the process. She had my encapsulated placenta back to me within 24 hours. The placenta pills have helped me tremendously during my postpartum period. She communicated with me through the end of my pregnancy, as well as postpartum. Over all she is just an amazing person and I am so grateful for her service and will be returning to her for future pregnancies. read more

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I loved this experience. Cristina was prompt and responsive to ask my messages. She was able to work with my schedule and allowed my birth doula to deliver my placenta to her. She even went out of her way and food colored my placenta rainbow for my rainbow baby, and giving me the beautiful art work. My chord was dipped in gold in a heart shape, the presentation was gorgeous and the delivery of my rainbow capsules was only 2 days! I'll definitely do this again for my next baby! read more

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It's been a year and a half since having my son and I still rave about my placenta capsules! Best decision I made! She was beyond amazing and made everything so easy!!! Helped my postpartum tremendously!!! read more

10/10 I highly recommend saving your placenta and getting it encapsulated by Doula Bula. She has so much great information on her Instagram and website. When I came across her page, it was the easiest and one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. She is quick to respond and answers all and any questions that you may have. Pricing is very affordable and her customer service is out of this world. She also is very detail oriented and when you receive your capsules, they come in a cute box with lots of flyers that have great information. She's always running specials so make sure you are following her on Instagram: @doulabula I'm already one month postpartum and anytime I text her with a question, she responds to me so nicely and answers my questions. This was my first pregnancy so I have nothing to compare it to, but I can say I have not experienced any postpartum depression. I feel great, I've been supplementing and faithfully taking my placenta capsules and I believe they've been of much benefit for me. If you are looking to get your placenta encapsulated LOOK NO FURTHER!!! You will not regret going through Doula Bula. She even goes and picks it up from you after you've had your baby and will deliver your capsules to you also and quickly. I got mine in less than 48 hours after giving birth. Thanks Doula Bula for everything, it's been a blessing having you part of my journey. read more

My experience with Doula Bula was amazing! She was very understanding and easy to work with, she came all the way to my house in Tracy to pick up my placenta, the communication was great. And i loved my entire package! Thank you so much again girl for everything. Its amazing how easy the process was! read more

I hired Cristina for placenta encapsulation as I didn't feel I needed a doula for my c-section. However, she went above and beyond what she was contracted for and checked on me multiple times during my recovery and offer to be there for any questions or concerns I had about my recovery. She provided me pictures of my placenta which is really cool to see and the umbilical cord keepsake turned out so cute! She's super sweet and if you're having a baby I think she would make an excellent choice for a doula. She's also very responsive if you have questions about her services. In regards to placenta encapsulation, I love that she follows strict safety guidelines for processing the placenta. Plus, my milk came in less than 24 hours after I started taking them which I felt was very quick/early for having a C-section, so I definitely recommend doing that as well! read more

Best service that anyone can ask for. Cristina made is so stress free. Picked up and delivered it super fast !! I highly recommend her. read more

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Having Cristina by our side during early labor and the birth of our son was absolutely game changing. She is professional, personable, and overall passionate about what she does. My husband and I most appreciate Cristina for her wealth of knowledge, calm manner, and reassurance as we prepared for the birth of our second child. We only wish we had known her sooner-- we didn't have a doula with us for the delivery of our firstborn. This time around, with Cristina's presence, I was able to achieve a beautiful birth without epidural. Lastly, the hospital staff had nothing but amazing comments to share with me and my husband about Cristina -- one nurse told us 'she is really special'. We couldn't agree more & highly recommend her to all those looking for support leading up to your birth and on the big day! read more

I had the most amazing experience with Doula Bula. I truly believe that the capsules are helping me so much with my milk supply & postpartum care. She has also helped me a great deal with any questions I have had related to postpartum things & I am truly grateful for it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ALL YOU MAMAS! Thank you so much Cristina, & thank you for making the process so easy for us! read more

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I am new and planning to encapsulate my placenta soon. But so far the information I have received has been very helpful in making the correct decision for my birth plan. read more

Cristina (Doula Boula) is amazing! Like many women my birth story did not go quite as planned but I was still able to really take in the experience and be in the moment thanks to Cristina. I elected for a natural birth with no meds and she was able to help me through the worst of my contractions through massage and pressure points. She was also able to support my partner and empowered him to participate and support me which was great for both of us. I am absolutely sure that I would not have had such a positive experience with my first labor without her. She has a calm, positive, and very reassuring demeanor. After we had our baby the nursing staff even comment on how impressive she was. I would highly recommend Cristina and I am so grateful that she was there for me. I also chose to have the placenta encapsulation which has been SO helpful during my postpartum period. read more

If you are considering placenta encapsulation, you want to go with Doula Bula! She makes it so simple & provides you with all the information you need. These pills 100% helped with my milk supply, my energy & my PPD. I love the bottle my pills came in and my keepsake. It's worth it, I promise, just do it read more

Loved my experience as a ftm! Doula Bula made the experience very easy. She answered any questions i had at anytime, always left like she cared for the mom and for your health. made it easy with the paying process, was able to make payments as i went which was helpful and never stressful. She was at the hospital as soon as i notified her and got my placenta package back before i even left the hospital the next day! Definitely felt like my placenta pills made a difference! i only heard horrible postpartum stories before birth but didn't go through what i thought i would. The pills definitely helped me recover so much faster! i took three pills a day (morning, noon, and night) and loved the results, i seen a big difference in my milk supply and in my recovery. so many benefits and to this day , 6 months postpartum and with a milked out chubby baby, i'm glad i chose to go with doula bula for pill encapsulation! Loved the care and the experience, i definitely would go back for future pregnancies! read more

Absolutely recommend her 100%, she has helped me in ways that no one else could. Mentally, emotionally, sent me breast feeding tips & other postpartum tips and tricks. I have my placenta encapsulation booked for October 2023 with her and I am so beyond exited to go through the process with!!! She answers every and any question you may have always in such great positive spirits. Love her!!!!!! read more

I came across Cristina's services through a friend. She is absolutely AMAZING! She is so caring and patient. She responds in a timely manner and will answer all your questions to fulfill your needs. She has several different options to encapsulate your placenta and offers additionally items that suit your needs throughout your postpartum recovery. She made me feel so comfortable and I was able to communicate with her as often as I needed to. I can't express this enough and say how much I appreciate her and what she does. I'm so grateful I was able to experience her services. read more

I have had my other children placenta's encapsulated but in Las Vegas. I found Doula Bula through Instagram and read her reviews. What made me go with her was that she posted a ton of videos of preparing the placenta. She was very open to sharing her process and posted a lot of pictures about it. The day we purchased her services, we got a text and email immediately. I'm assuming it was automated but within 24 hours she wrote and email. We did a deposit of a $50 and we could pay the rest after the baby was born. She emailed instructions on what to do to help her collect the placenta and what materials we needed. Every hospital is different on procedure so she made us aware of what she experienced with our hospital. She is very informative which I loved, loved, loved! The day I began labor we let her know right away just as she instructed in her emails. We told her when we got admitted and then right after we gave birth. She came only hours after we gave birth. Due to Covid restrictions my husband had to bring the placenta out to her, but in the cooler that she instructed. She kept us informed on how long she would be and where she was at with her process. The next day she dropped it off right after we got home from the hospital! Talk about good timing! She said she would leave at the door but because we lived in a apartment complex my husband met her at the gate area. She had everything well packaged and labeled. I got my souvenir personalized water bottle that comes with her service which is such a great touch because I never got that with my other kids. Also a bonus, she posted (which she asked in advance) the process of preparing my placenta on Instagram. Her video was very professional and beautiful at the same time. Of course I cried! I definitely recommend Doula Bula because my overall experience had overexcited my expectations!! Thank you again Doula Bula! read more

Last September I started looking locally for a doula to encapsulate my placenta. I contacted Doula Bula and was immediately contacted by Christina. Christina informed me that she was able to take me as a client and exchange information to char the next day. The next day, Christina went over any questions or concerns I had. She also informed me of certain hospitals not being friendly about keeping the placenta which was very helpful. As I moved closer to my due date, Christina checked on me and would always encourage me to ask questions or let me know she was always free if I needed her for anything. As Week 41 arrived, Christina was uplifting and so positive. Her words continue to be encouraging. After birth she was quick to pick up my placenta. Less than 24 hours later, my encapsulates were completed and delivered with my smoothie. The smoothie was AMAZING and provided so much energy. As I started taking the encapsulates, I noticed more energy, decrease bleeding that lead to no bleeding by the 7th day. My recovery a little more easier. My milk supply has been good. I have not noticed any postpartum depression symptoms after 2 weeks. I definitely recommend Doula Bula to all my expecting friends. Christina is everything you would and more! Thank you Christina for being a part of my birth process and recovery. read more

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Doula Bula made my placenta encapsulation so amazing!! She is so kind, always answered all of my questions quickly, and does an amazing job!! I had a scheduled c-section with my daughter, and was super determined to breastfeed, and I honestly feel like my healing process/breastfeeding journey has been so much better this time! I would recommend Doula Bula to everyone!! read more

I'm not sure where to even start with how amazing cristina is, she not only has phenomenal services but just amazing personality. It was the best choice picking her to be my support. She constantly checked on me and guided me when I needed it towards the end of my pregnancy. For labor, she was there to hold my hand and help me through everything, I feel like I seriously couldn't have done it without her. She was my backbone. Just the same with postpartum she came to visit help me with breastfeeding and giving this tired mama a break. She will be my doula for every pregnancy I have after this. read more

She is absolutely the most amazing Doula you could ever ask for. She was incredibly helpful during my pregnancy and very supportive throughout my labor. She is extremely knowledgeable about the options for childbirth and she's also very sweet and kind. I don't think I could have given birth without her support as easily as I did. Even though I didn't stick to my birth plan she never made me feel less then or inadequate she built me up and gave me the strength and confidence to believe in myself. She also responds in a timely manner and offered her help after birth as well. I will forever be grateful for her. read more

Cristina did an awesome job with my placenta and umbilical cord. I called her and she was there within hours. The day after i got home from the hospital my items were ready. Even my husband loved them. read more

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Cristina is a lifeline for new parents, a total baby whisperer. She provided us with all the tools and information we needed to get through the first few months of postpartum. We were totally lost but Cristina helped us with in all parts of baby care, from breastfeeding and formula feeding to baby baths and sleep. Highly knowledgeable, patient, extremely helpful, and great with our first son. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone! read more

let me tell you this was my 1st time with a Doula. The experience was just amazing. Christina has so much patience and explains to you everything that she is doing, she uses different techniques that you just forget about bevouse your in pain and if you don't know something about what the doctors are saying she explains that to you as well so you stay relaxed and not stressed out. she is friendly gentle and motivating I definitely recommend using Dula Bula. Truly helped me out 110% read more

Definitely recommend Doula Bula for placenta encapsulations. She communicated everything and made this process so smooth and stress free. This is my third baby and first time doing this since I've heard great things on how it can help with your postpartum journey and it's so true! I've dealt with Postpartum anxiety/depression with my first two and my milk wouldn't come in until day 4-5 but not this time! I'm on day 4 of having my baby and have yet to feel any baby blues or postpartum depression/anxiety. My milk also came in yesterday and I have such a great supply it's amazing! Definitely recommend anyone who's on the fence to just do it! read more

Christina was amazing! It was quick and the service was great. She's full of knowledge and you can tell she loves what she does. Her services are unique and I truly enjoyed my experience with her. read more

I came across Doula Bula while on Instagram while in my second pregnancy. I was not sure if it was too late to book for placenta encapsulation since I was almost due. I Reached out to Cristina and right away she answered all my questions, very professional at all times. Cristina gave me detail instructions as to what to do once I delivered and how to handle placenta. She arrived promptly the day I delivered and also kept communication with my whole handling my placenta. She shared photos with my of my placenta which I appreciate. Cristina delivered my placenta at home (which I also really appreciate it) and provided a picture of my placenta along with a heart shape of my placenta. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking into placenta encapsulation. She is very nice and professional and follows up as well. I always felt comfortable with her :) if I have mire children I will definitely book with her again :) read more

Cristina was absolutely amazing to work with & very quick to respond! My placenta encapsulation was fantastic & I absolutely loved it! I'd highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Cristina provided my incredible package within 24 hrs and I am so happy she did. I was in the post partem recovery in the hospital and could immediately start taking the placenta pills. She creates beautiful art pieces and is very easy to communicate with! She is very nice and helpful in every way. I am SO pleased with the detail and hard work that goes into all of her services. I highly recommend ! read more

Cristina is an absolute must during your pregnancy journey. I initially was just interested in the placenta encapsulation but after reviewing her page, I knew I needed her with me throughout this process. I was determined to have a natural VBAC and I don't think I could have done it without her. My doctor was already prepping me to get another c section and I just didn't feel heard or validated. Cristina was able to step in, educate me, and help me build confidence in taking back my birth. She walked me through every process, educated me on medications and interventions, and supported me through my birth plan. She made me feel heard and validated throughout the whole process. She was available for me even before I decided to move forward with doula services. My husband and I are forever grateful for how involved and supportive she was throughout the whole process. He agrees that she is the reason I was able to get my VBAC. She was available 24/7 and was there the entire time for my 2 day labor. She never once made me feel like I was a burden to her and just had such a relaxing presence. She was there to advocate for me and inform hospital staff exactly what I wanted. Cristina is extremely personable, genuine, knowledgeable, and amazing to work with. Not only did her doula services exceed my expectations, her placenta encapsulation was also beyond what I expected. Cristina is very clean and hygienic and it shows in her work. The way everything was packaged and presented to me was amazing. I feel like the placenta encapsulation really helped me heal fast. In less than 3 weeks, I feel completely healed and energized. My uterus has shrunk almost back to normal size. My first birth really traumatized me. With Cristina's help, I was able to really take charge of my second birth! I would 1000% work with Cristina again and recommended her to all my friends. I also highly recommended the placenta encapsulation!! read more

Cristina was amazing! She was able to answer any questions I had and made sure I received exactly what I needed in regards to placenta encapsulation. She is seriously the sweetest! Highly recommend, I feel so much better this time around than I did after I had my first child. Less stressed and a lot more energy, truly amazing! So grateful to have met such an amazing doula! read more