I can't recommend Village Birth enough. So many amazing practitioners, so much helpful information…read moreall in one place, and a great community to boot. My husband and I took several classes at Village Birth leading up the birth of our baby, and I found my amazing lactation consultant, Hideko, after taking a very informative breastfeeding class with Yvonne. Hideko was an invaluable resource to me after the baby was born and continued to be for many months afterward. There was no way I would be able to breastfeed as long as I have if it weren't for her. Separately, I worked with prenatal chiropractor Dr. Jenny Stofer as well, who is also part of the Village Birth group now. I had experienced quite a bit of discomfort in my back during my pregnancy and she always made me feel at ease, listened to my concerns, and took care of any issues I had quickly and gently. I always left my sessions with her feeling energized, supported and like my baby had more room in there! It was incredible. Village Birth is made up of such a thoughtful, supportive and kind group of individuals who are talented and passionate about their work. If you're nearby and having a baby, it is the best place for top notch care and information!

I went to village birth in their bundle it was well worth the money. My husband and I did our birth…read moreeducation classes, newborn essentials, feeding and getting ready for the fourth trimester. Thru their doula match we found an amazing postpartum doula. I also did some of their prenatal circles and will be doing their post partum circle soon. Always a fun mix of women who go there, and I know the business can't control who signs up for classes but I wish more POC women and couples went. My first circle it was very intimidating being the only POC there.

Working with Julia has been a God-sent gift. After having my first home birth 2.5 years ago, I…read moreplanned to do it again, although I was not expecting all the challenges that life would present right before the birth. In an extremely unfortunate event, my brother and sister-in-law, who were supposed to have their first baby right around my due date, suddenly lost their child during birth. I was in absolute shock and deep grief, and I was contemplating whether a home birth was the safest option for me. I found Julia, and she held my hand through every moment of fear and self-doubt throughout my prenatal care. She showed me what heartfelt understanding can look like while still not losing sight of what she knew I was capable of. I knew in my bones that a home birth was what I desired, but having this happen so close to me shook my confidence and sparked so much fear in me. During my birth, Julia held my hand every step of the way. She was proactive in her approach, giving me positions to hold that resulted in direct progression of labor, all while being very attuned to me and the baby throughout the process. I went from having a 38-hour labor with my first child to a 14-hour labor with my second, with only 4 hours of active labor. I honestly can't recommend her enough!!! Julia carries a deep understanding and love of midwifery care and her expertise are showcased in her level of care and knowledge. I had the most beautiful birth and felt so supported thanks to her guidance and heartfelt diligent care.

Julia was our midwife for both of our children - our daughter's birth at SCV Birth Center and our…read moreson's home birth and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. She is so calm, kind, and supportive, and she made both my husband and me feel completely comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Julia's gentle presence and expertise brought such peace and confidence to both of our births. We would choose her again and again - she's truly a blessing to the families she supports! We miss her dearly!

I want to share my experience to be able to help future mothers and especially first time mothers…read moreto have the best experience possible wether its for birth or postpartum as mine wasn't what I wish It would have been. I wanted to feel supported and try for a VBAC for my second birth so I decided to work with Andrey for the birth of our daughter. Everything went good at the beginning, we had our in person interview, shortly after that meeting we decided we would be a fit for each other. After that she came over one more time and afterwards she told me she had a family oversees she was working with and would be available via phone/zoom and if needed to she would introduce me to a back up doula incase she wasn't back in time for my birth. The way she introduced us was thru text (no phone call or even an effort to do a zoom call so me and that back up doula could meet each other) no professionalism. My prenatal care was very limited nothing close to what Andrey promotes. Then I asked for a list of what to bring in my birth bag, she said she would send, I had to ask about 4 times until she sent and the reason I didn't get it was because she had sent it to a 'Victoria' how do you forget your clients name especially when you are a part of one of the most vulnerable times in their life. Fast forward to my birth Andrey ended up not being there. I ended up working with the back up doula & my first time meeting her and talking to her was her walking in my room while I laid in my bed clothe-less in pain as I was going thru my contractions (not the most ideal setting to meet someone for the first time who is going to be a part of a raw and emotional intimate time) a few days later Andrey lets me know shes back in LA and is coming to see me & baby to help with postpartum care. Then texts me cancelling because her car is in the shop (She could've taken an Uber) and cannot make it and she can come another day. She comes over a couple days after that for a few hours and tells me she will be back @10am the next day to help us some more. The next morning @9:35am she txts me she cannot make it and isn't available until the following week. I had cancelled help from my sitter to help with my newborn and toddler and my husband had left to work because we had relied on having help from Andrey that morning. At that point I was feeling extremely upset. The care and support I was expecting which Andrey advocates heavily on was nowhere close to what I was given. What was supposed to be a time in my life where I should've been given unwavering love and support turned into a time of grief and sadness for me. I decided to have a conversation with Andrey and let her know how I was feeling and I no longer felt comfortable working together. She apologized and told me I was a client that 'fell thru the cracks.' Simply she overcommitted and I was put in the back burner or was her last option sadly. She offered to bring some postpartum stuff to help with grief and overall just to help me emotionally and would drop it off in the next couple days, she never did. Unfortunately Andrey constantly overpromised and underdelivered.

Absolutely incredible experience with Andrey! From the moment we met her, her calming presence put…read moreus at ease. She brought not only warmth and reassurance but also deep experience and medical knowledge that made us feel completely confident in our birth plan and, most importantly, safe--both for mom and baby. Andrey was the advocate we didn't even realize we needed, always prioritizing our best interests over the hospital's. We genuinely cannot imagine going through the experience without her. If you're considering a doula, stop searching--Andrey is the one. Cannot recommend her highly enough!!!! Thank you Andrey!!!

I have taken over a year and a half to write this review to make absolutely sure what I say is fair…read moreand level headed. I DO NOT recommend Keely as a doula. She's is a wonderful speaker and extremely eloquent but her involvement and skill set unfortunately ends there. Keely abandoned me and my husband during an emergency c section. One I think would have been completely avoided with a more experienced, empathetic and advocacy minded doula. I have a long list of reasons I regret hiring Keely but all I think that really matters is that I'm certain my birth experience was made considerably worse as a direct result of her involvement. I highly recommend a doula, just not this one. Good luck mamas!!!

Keely was an amazing doula for my partner and I. In preparation for my delivery and labor she…read moresensed my anxiety and soothed me with positive words. During my labor and delivery she was amazing ! She kept me motivated and encouraged me again with positivity. At our two week postpartum visit she remained consistent with her affirmations and assured me that I was doing everything just fine. Back to labor and delivery. She advocated for me, making sure I knew what was going on at all times. I was empowered in all of my decisions because she made sure I was in the loop. She helped me with different labor positions and kept me company while I was having contractions. She's an amazing doula and I'm so happy that she was mine.

Robyn was amazing to work with and I'm so glad I hired her as my doula! I love that's she's so…read moredetailed and gives lots of information prior. It gave me peace of mind and comfort knowing I had her there to support me during the labor and delivery, especially in dealing with unforeseen circumstances and talking with the hospital staff. she also helped me out postpartum which was absolutely amazing. Her calming presence in our home helped me to truly relax and begin my journey recovering and being a new mother. She was so helpful answering our endless questions about the baby, breastfeeding, etc. Hire her it's so worth it!

Hiring Robyn to support and guide me as my doula was the best decision and brought me (and my…read morehusband) so much reassurance, sense of security, and confidence heading into my first pregnancy. The two at-home sessions leading up to my hospital birth were so informative and really made my husband and I feel as prepared as possible to think through lots of different scenarios (and much more informative than any labor course we took!). Robyn is clearly incredibly experienced, professional, and so deeply cares about the mamas and partners she supports. Robyn was always available and on the night I went into labor, she was in constant contact guiding us during the time leading up to our hospital arrival. She was there waiting for us at 1am ready to go - she was so prepared and immediately made me feel at ease for this unknown experience. All of the techniques she offered me, the constant emotional and physical support during labor (she is a talented masseuse!!), and her encouragement and backing of all my birth preferences (including ensuring our gender reveal stayed a surprise until the very end!) made the day such a positive experience. Not to mention, had Robyn not been there, I felt there was a very high likelihood I would have had to have had a cesarean birth due to my extended labor process. Instead, the techniques and positions Robyn worked with the doctors and nurses to offer meant that I got to have the safe and healthy delivery I had hoped for. Robyn also set an incredible vibe (music, candlelight, relaxing aromatherapy, honey sticks for energy!) that made the room feel special instead of cold and sterile. My husband and I both agreed that having Robyn as our doula was one of the best decisions and we have a beautiful, healthy baby girl and only positive memories of the labor experience because she was such an important part of our birthing team. We love you Robyn!!

5/5 - Highly Recommend for First-Time Parents…read more My wife and I took a birthing class with Lia, and we are truly happy with the entire experience. As a first-time dad, this class taught me so much about how to stay prepared and how to be a strong advocate for mom while she's in labor. I went into this wanting to make sure I could actually help and not just be "dead weight," and this class delivered exactly that. I really appreciated how Lia explained that every birth is different, and showed us a variety of experiences from other couples. It helped me understand what to expect and how to support my wife through whatever direction our birth might take. I also loved that I had to actively participate--taking notes and learning alongside my wife really prepared me for the big day. We also enjoyed meeting other couples who are going through the same process. It made everything feel more real and more supported. When the time came and we arrived at the hospital, I genuinely felt prepared because of this class. As first-time parents, we absolutely recommend taking this class with Lia. It made a huge difference for both of us.

I'm an RN. I work in a hospital. I'm no stranger to the Labor & Delivery world. Even so, Lia's…read moreclass was amazingly helpful, not only to me, but also to my husband, who is definitely NOT in the medical field :) It is clear that she has so much L&D experience; she educates using scientific articles and her doula experience. Lia is entertaining too! Her bubbly, casual demeanor make classes fun. She provides education and her opinion without judging if you choose something different. I really appreciate that she promotes participation and camaraderie among the parents in the class. She responds quickly & thoughtfully to questions via email and text. I repeated her class for my second pregnancy. I've now successfully delivered 3 babies 'the Bradley way' and I could not be more grateful to Lia for helping me prepare for such unique, miraculous, athletic events! #dates

I had the most wonderful experience at Pure Births! From the moment I walked in for the info…read moresession and tour I knew I was in the right place and that I would be birthing my baby there. I didn't even felt the need to look into any other birthing center. I transferred my care from an OBGYN to Pure Births a little after I was 20 weeks pregnant and they helped me make sure all the paperwork was completed quickly and smoothly. I felt cared for and supported by everybody at Pure Births through each prenatal and postnatal appointment. I literally cannot imagine how I would have gotten through my pregnancy without them. They listened to my every little worry, reassured me that everything was okay, and encouraged my preference of wholistic care. Pure Births also works with a lactation consultant and a childbirth educator that provide classes at their facility to help you be prepare for when your baby comes - these classes were so informative and they helped me feel lees nervous about becoming a new mom and breastfeeding my baby. I am specially grateful for Angela, she did my intake session and was the midwife on call the day I gave birth, I felt so safe, understood, and cared for with her. You will all forever hold a special place in my heart!

I had the most beautiful experience at Pure Birth. From the prenatal visits, the guidance, the…read moreclasses - to the actual birth of my first child. No words can explain this experience. The midwives were amazing, it was very personal and intimate, I kind of want to get pregnant again just to give birth at the birth center again lol! I am beyond grateful for the team of midwives and the birth center. I'll never forget it! So professional, spiritual, holistic, I wish every momma will get to feel what I felt giving birth there. Truly magical.

Emilee was a DREAM with her placenta medicine services. From the moment we signed her on she was…read morereliable, communicative, and professional. She was also a valuable resource for myself and my husband for questions, support and general education and information. Her capsules and tincture packaging were very high quality and came with detailed and valuable instructions. I can't stress enough how grateful we were!! As for consuming my placenta, I felt a distinctive difference the days I took the capsules vs. the days I forgot to take them. I also never had any postpartum depression and I truly believe it was the placenta medicine that saved me. I would HIGHLY recommend this (and Emilee!) to anyone having a baby!

I had the pleasure of working with Sada as my doula during my pregnancy, and home birth this fall…read more Sada was amazing! I personally really enjoyed taking her yoga classes at Golden Sol in Los Feliz, she has an extensive array of knowledge - from pregnancy to birth and the journey onward into motherhood. I felt supported and empowered by the information Sada supplied me with. My husband and I also took private childbirth ed classes with her. Sada seemed to be especially passionate about home-birth, but when I would see her interact with women having hospital births she had SO MUCH information to share with them about the hospitals and doctors they'd be working with. It was amazing really, and part of the reason I was so drawn to working with her. My labor was about 33.5 hours total, and at the first sign of labor (my labor started hard and fast) Sada came over and sat with me so my husband could get some rest since we had a big day ahead. When she came back the next afternoon, I was still laboring, and completely exhausted. She helped me (and my team) stay focused, and was the strong energy I needed to get through my slow labor. Leading up to my labor Sada was a continuous support system for my husband and I. She checked in with me, counseled me, hugged me when I needed a hug and really took the time to dive in deep so that she could help me have the experience I wanted. After my baby was born, we had a lovely visit a few days later sharing fruit, gawking at all the hair on my sweet babes head, and discussed the happenings of my birth. : ) I ended up making smoothies with my placenta, so i did not need to utilize LABK's placenta medicine services, but Emiliee did teach me how to make a tincture just incase I wanted to make one with any left over placenta (which I ended up doing). Sada was lovely to work with, and I just wish she did postpartum classes because I miss her! :)

We met Evonne when taking baby classes at Village Birth. Once baby arrived, I had a rough start…read morewith breastfeeding. After a week of many tears and frustration, I reached out to Evonne for some much needed assistance and guidance. After my first appointment, she changed the breastfeeding game for me. I walked out of that appointment feeling so much better and prepared to breastfeed. We decided to do a follow up appointment where she helped me figure out my pumping machine and flange sizing. She is very professional and was great with baby. Both times, she spent time addressing non-lactation related baby needs. 100/10 recommend.

I did both virtual and home visit consultations with Evonne and she was incredibly helpful to me. I…read morewas desperate for help from engorgement, latching, and concerns about whether or not my baby was receiving enough food so was able to snag a virtual appointment first. Evonne was so helpful online and was able to troubleshoot and help me remotely! It was really impressive and surprising to me just from seeing things through video, she was able to guide me through some things. That's how expert she is! When I met her in person, she was able to evaluate any issues physically and helped me be able to latch better through in-person instruction. I was so in awe of how she was able to maneuver my newborn and she has such a calming presence for both new moms and babies. I highly recommend Evonne and her services. She is extremely professional, helpful, experienced, and has such a warm demeanor -- which is so welcome during this potentially fraught time for a new mom. I will say that breastfeeding is no longer daunting to me after working with her.

As a first time mother, Ofelia was my postpartum fairy godmother. Our baby decided to arrive a few…read moreweeks earlier than expected and Ofelia was still able to make her schedule work to come see us right away once we got home from the hospital. She helped us: 1) establish milk supply, breastfeeding techniques and helped us understand how to create a flexible feeding strategy based on our needs 2) she prioritized me as the mother as a reminder that a happy & healthy mom & dad = happy & healthy baby. She took care of me in all the ways I didn't know I needed (perineal support via sitz bath, observed & helped my baby nurse while I slept after a difficult night of little rest, always made sure I have a nutrient forward breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks and constantly ensured I was properly hydrated to support breastfeeding) 3) taught us baby-caring techniques / options that best fit our baby's needs (feeding, sleeping, changing, bathing, soothing, playing, hygiene, etc) 4) gave us recommendations for products that were user friendly for first time parents (bottles, nursing pillows, swaddle wraps, etc) 5) light housekeeping and baby education during the times the baby was asleep 6) made herself available via text or call during times she wasn't here with us Things I appreciated about Ofelia: 1) you can tell she LOVES babies and has a passion for childcare. She reminded our son every day that he was safe and loved and he was easily comforted by her love 2) she NEVER lets the baby cry -- her methods include tending to the baby's needs/internal clock -- not just what the parents want 3) she spent hours/days/weeks observing our baby to understand his sleep/feed/wake schedule; hunger/distress cues and taught us how to understand his verbal and body language 4) if the baby had a bad night or day, we would talk together to analyze what happened during the day to cause this disruption to our baby and course correct the following days. 5) No assumptions or guess what the baby needs based on "standard/general" guidances, she made recommendations based on data collected on observing our baby and his specific needs As first time parents, not only did we learn so much from Ofelia, had the best care from her, but our family also grew to love her. We will miss her as we attempt to take our training wheels off but we are comforted to know we've established a foundational schedule and understanding of our baby that as he continues through these developmental months we can reach out to Ofelia to come back and help us understand our baby's needs at this new age and she'll be easily able to pick up on what he needs based on her previous observations.

I've been holding off writing this because I don't really know how to write this review. How do you…read morereview someone who has had such a lasting impact (and continuous impact) far after they stop showing up not only on your newborn but on your other child and your family as a whole? When she left it reminded me of Mary Poppins, flying off with her bag and umbrella, I wanted her to stay forever but knew I'd be depriving other families who so needed her during such an intense time. Ofelia helped us when our second baby was born. Our first had been born 2 years earlier and the shift from one to two was a kind of shock to me. Ofelia, in the most hardworking way, helped with everything: the most delicious nutritious meals, siblings getting used to the new baby, latch / tongue tie issues, all things breastfeeding related(she's a lactation consultant as well and unlike other consultants, because she's with you for hours, can provide insight into what is and isn't working on a much deeper level like: how you're eating, sleeping, baby's latch, etc.), baby sleep issues, and emotional support. She also comes in ready to work. I'd be doing something when she showed up and 15 minutes in I'd realize she'd already have put up a load of laundry to wash, washed bottles and folded clothes. She is absolutely like no one I've ever met. When my first was born, and I had no help, I had major breastfeeding problems and ended up having to supplement with formula. This time around, now with my second, with the guidance of Ofelia (who is also a lactation consultant) I was able to store up a three month supply of milk while also exclusively breastfeeding my baby. That is the Ofelia effect. She once told me she loves to garden and I completely believe it because that's what she does, she plants a great start to a crazy time in your life and tends to it every time she shows up. She gives everything she touches love and you see it blossom under her care. I truly think one of the reasons my older child is so warm with my youngest is because she showed me how to involve my first in empowering and warm ways. Everything Ofelia touches is better for it. I have asked her for advice in mothering and as she raised three of her own kids, she was able to give such great ideas and advice. She also was a nanny and has a nanny service and, on my instigation, was able to show me how to manage my nanny better. I will also say that when I first met her in person, her quiet confidence I mistook for not being super affectionate and warm. That couldn't be farther from who she is, once she starts she is warm and kind and will put you at ease with zero pushiness of her own opinions or advice. I can't recommend her highly enough and I can guarantee you will become a more intuitive, educated mother on how to take care of your baby and other children through her guidance. She truly does mother the mother.