We took Candice's course at A Mother's Haven. Candice is so lovely, warm, and seriously answered…read moreover 100s of our questions as first-time parents. She is super knowledgable, has a great history in her field, and genuinely cares about who she's working with. She even went above and beyond to help me find appropriate tops for the bottles I bought in advance of our newborn. So grateful to have met Candice and can't wait to work with her gain in the future. If you have the opportunity, go to her immediately!!

Candice is the absolute best. I worked with her for my second baby and I cannot recommend her…read moreenough. She is SO knowledgeable, I call her my very own chatgpt !!!

I had blocked ducts. Paula helped me to clear them out . She guided me with the right things to do…read more. My inflammation reduced. My 2 month baby even latched though I didn't plan to breast feed. But I can consider breast feeding I think with her support.

I cannot thank Paula enough for helping me today! I'm a mom of 5, and was able to successfully…read morebreastfeed all 4 of them for 1 1/2-2 years each. But every baby is different and i found myself in so much pain whenever I breastfed my youngest (2weeks old) I would dread breastfeeding him! I thought about getting seen by a Lactation specialist and I'm so lucky I can across Paula's website! She was so patient and informative, she stayed for two hours just helping me and teaching me! I no longer feel any pain and I'm looking forward to breastfeeding my baby. Thank you Paula! You are heaven sent!

Alice was super amazing, I was having the hardest time breastfeeding and she came right away! She…read morearrived and took off her shoes and immediately washed her hands so we weren't worried about germs. She pulled out all her tools out of her bag like Mary Poppins! She helped us with a weighted feed, asked us tons of relevant questions to help identify the problem, and gave us several things to try including an SNS system in which she gave us. She was very knowledgeable and we left feeling empowered. She also followed up with us to see how things were going and to see if we had questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Alice is wonderful and I highly recommend her if you're looking for a lactation consultant! Alice…read moreis very kind, experienced, and patient with her approach. She's also very responsive and provides good communication via text, which is amazing when you always have a sleeping newborn in your arms! I've been working with Alice for two months now and she conveniently comes to my home. The first visit was urgent and I was able to see her in less than 24 hours of getting connected to her--I was in so much pain and she helped me establish a good latch with my newborn, which set us up for success. During our other visits, Alice has helped me with a large range of issues like managing oversupply, using the bottle, pump, etc. While the visits have been covered by insurance, she really goes above and beyond by remaining accessible to answer questions as needed. Her communication and kindness really stand out! As a first time mom, I didn't realize how hard breastfeeding would be and how many issues would pop up. It's been very reassuring to have Alice as a resource.

If you are looking for relatable, zero judgement, super informed and extremely supportive and…read morehelpful midwives, Maggie and Andrea are it! We were in their care for our first pregnancy and they made us feel so much care and love throughout. I loved having a personal connection with them. We really enjoyed every appointment and I'm really sad we have "graduated" out of care and moving on to our pediatrician/family doctor. A few things that stood out and I particularly appreciated about their practice: 1. Their office is small and cozy and a few minutes from our home. 2. Labs were ran through an in network provider, so I didn't have to pay out of pocket. Even though they are not in-network with anyone. Also results always came back super fast. 3. They have referrals for just about everything related to pregnancy and postpartum and some in-network providers. 4. Most appts are an hour long and they are extremely responsive/communication is always top tear. 5. They are also lactation specialist, so no need to hire someone else if you need help or have questions once baby is born. 6. They are a great balance of holistic/western medicine and have a great relationship with Ventura County Medical if you need to go to the hospital for any reason at any time during your pregnancy, delivery or postpartum. 7. They are super down to earth, funny and relatable! We will def. be reaching out again for future pregnancies! Love them!

My husband and I couldn't have chosen a better care team for our family. Andrea and Maggie…read moresupported us through our entire first pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We left each prenatal visit excited and without worry. They are both so knowledgeable and have great energy. My birth experience was so special. They came to my house early morning and by early afternoon my son was in my arms. Maggie coached me through contractions on the phone allowing me to relax until they arrived. Once they arrived at my home, they set up quietly and quickly making sure not to disturb me. Throughout my labor, they massaged my back with essential oils and made sure I stayed hydrated and energized with water, juice, and snacks. They encouraged me as I pushed and helped move me into different positions when things got tough for me. When my boy was born, they handed him directly to me for skin-to-skin. Within the first two weeks after the birth of my son, Maggie and Andrea helped educate us on tongue ties(while still recommending we do our additional research). They referred us to a specialist who successfully cut our son's ties(tongue and lip). We saw Andrea and Maggie shortly after and they were able to demonstrate how to properly stretch the wounds. At about 5 weeks postpartum, I went to the emergency room for pain and ended up getting surgery to remove my gallbladder. While I was in the hospital my son ran out of breast milk. My husband reached out to our midwives and they were able to help us get donor milk. Once I was released, I noticed a dip in my milk supply and they saw us for two additional visits to help me increase my supply and then to confirm our baby was transferring enough milk. Andrea and Maggie are wonderful midwives with so much knowledge. They truly care about the families in their care, not just the moms and babies but the dads too. I am so lucky I found them and would never do a birth with anyone else. If you or someone you know needs quality people on their care team, Andrea and Maggie are the best.

When I found out I was pregnant, many people told me to take labor and breastfeeding classes. After…read moresome research, I found that there weren't any classes locally offered to new moms, other than at Henry Mayo Hospital. And of course, their classes were only offered once a month. Unfortunately, they didn't work with my schedule. My main concern being a new mom was breastfeeding. I went online and tried finding a doula who would offer me a private class. Alas, I found Cali. What immediately impressed me was how quick she responded to my intro email. She was open to come over to my house, teach me the basics about breastfeeding and offer her advice postpartum. Cali was helpful, professional, and caring. Having my first baby with Cali's support made the experience that much better. So glad I found Cali!

When my husband and I found out we were expecting, we immediately started planning the type of…read morebirth we wanted. It wasn't long until we felt very overwhelmed by all the decisions and challenges that faced us. One of our friends recommended that we hire a doula to help us with the process... and so the search began. We met with a few different doulas, however as soon as we met Cali, we knew she was the perfect fit for our growing family. We felt very comfortable with her, she was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, and her beliefs aligned with ours about the ideal birth. In addition, she offered us private parenting classes since our schedules were always conflicting with the hospital's classes we were interested in taking. In all of our meetings before the birth, Cali came prepared and ready to work. However, I always felt like I was meeting with a good friend. When my water broke 1 month early, Cali dropped everything to be at my side (even though it was her birthday!!) She even came to our house first to help pack for the hospital, keep me calm until my husband got home from work, and even installed our car seat (since we were so unprepared for such an early arrival!) I was a little unsure that I was going to be able to follow the birth plan we had put together, to keep things all natural, with no medical intervention, but with Cali's help, I was! She was calm and encouraging through my entire labor, and provided support for my husband as he coached me through a successful, all natural birth. We could not be more grateful. After the birth, Cali constantly checked in on us, and offered advice and help when we were having some difficulties with breast-feeding during her postpartum visit. We are so thankful that we can look back on our labor in a positive light, and we have Cali to thank for that. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Doula.

Rosemary is an absolute gem. I reached out to her late in the evening, desperately needing help…read morewith early mastitis and severe engorgement just four days after giving birth. To my amazement, she came out to my home at 10 PM and stayed for nearly four hours -- patiently working with me until I was comfortable, confident, and set up for success. She is incredibly knowledgeable, but also so down-to-earth and personable, which made an overwhelming and stressful situation feel much more manageable. Even after the visit, Rosemary continues to check in and offers support via text whenever I have additional questions -- whether it's about my own recovery or ensuring that my son is feeding properly. I truly don't know what I would have done without her help during such a critical time. If you're in need of lactation support, I cannot recommend Rosemary highly enough!

My wife and I were having the toughest time with breastfeeding our newborn and were very close to…read moregiving up. Thankfully, my sister recommended Rosemary to us and she saved us from resorting to using formula, which I was very against. She not only came to the comfort of our home and helped us with the process, but she was very patient and highly informative with knowledge regarding our baby's development and a proper approach in how to get our baby to latch onto his mom's breast. I highly recommend contacting Rosemary if you are in the same position my wire and I were. You will definitely not regret it!

I'm SO thankful I found this birthing center! Being able to have the water birth I had always…read moredreamed of AND have it covered by my insurance, was truly such a blessing. From the beginning, I loved that they focused on natural options, education, and helping me feel confident and informed throughout my pregnancy. They're very upfront that they don't offer epidurals, but honestly, the way they empowered and prepared me made such a difference. When it was finally time to give birth, I KNEW I could do it without one...and I did! ‍ The entire staff was amazing, supportive, and genuinely cared about me and my baby. They do have stricter requirements than a hospital, but I came to understand that it's because they want to make sure every mom is in the safest position possible to receive the best care. I'm so grateful for the experience, the education, the support, and especially for getting the birth experience I always prayed for. Thank you for helping bring my baby into the world in such a beautiful and empowering way!

Choosing a birth center for my first baby was one of the biggest decisions I've ever made, and I…read moretruly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From my very first prenatal appointment through postpartum care, every midwife made me feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. As a first time mom, I had countless questions, and this team always answered them with patience, kindness, and without judgment. A special thank you to Midwife Angela, who delivered our son. Throughout my labor, she demonstrated an incredible balance of clinical skill, calm confidence, and compassion. When I became dehydrated and experienced cervical swelling that was actually working against dilation, she carefully monitored both me and my baby and allowed us the time and space we needed at the birth center rather than rushing interventions. She diligently checked our baby's heart rate throughout labor and remained calm and reassuring every step of the way. When it came time to push, there was a moment when our baby's heart rate dropped significantly. Angela calmly encouraged me to give one strong push, and with that push, our son entered the world safely. It's a moment I'll never forget, and I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and expertise. After delivery, I needed stitches for a tear, and Angela repaired them with such care and gentleness. Even during one of the most physically demanding experiences of my life, she managed to keep the atmosphere light with her wonderful sense of humor, which helped me more than she probably realizes. I'm also so thankful for Midwife Tiffany, who came during the hardest part of my labor to offer encouragement and then to welcome our baby into the world. Her support meant so much during those moments. This entire midwife team provided so much more than medical care - they offered reassurance, tender hands, respect for my choices, and unwavering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They helped make my first birth experience one that I will always look back on with gratitude. Thank you for helping us safely welcome our beautiful baby boy into the world. We will always be grateful.

A friend recommended Candice after I reached out to all my mom friends via a frantic text at 2am…read morewhen my newborn stopped latching 5 days postpartum. The Kaiser lactation consultants were unable to answer why or offer suggestions so we were desperate. Candice responded to my inquiry so quickly and was so knowledgeable, so compassionate and empathetic, and so patient. Our whole family immediately felt comfortable with her and she was able to answer technical questions, was so professional but still very emotionally responsive, and most importantly, she helped us start our successful breastfeeding journey. I wish wish wish we had worked with her with our first who also did not latch. You can tell from the get go that Candice loves what she does and knows what she's doing. She offered recommendations for other specialists (our baby had a suspected tongue tie, which is something no other consultant or doctor had even mentioned) and offered ongoing help and checked in after our initial appointment. Price-wise, she's definitely affordable and within the range of what other consultants are charging. I think she also can work with some insurances as well. I continue to feel so lucky to have met and worked with her and highly recommend her.

I'm so glad I found Candice through my health insurance. From the get go, she was super easy to…read morereach and I was able to schedule a home visit that same week. Candice was so patient, kind, and never made me feel rushed or judged. She really took the time to watch, listen, and pick up on things I wouldn't have noticed, which led to a referral for a frenectomy that made a big difference for my baby. She referred me to Dr. Rumack, and she and her staff were also amazing. Thank you so much for the referral. Even though breastfeeding didn't go exactly as I planned, I felt supported the whole way and more confident advocating for my baby. I'm so grateful for Candice and highly recommend her.

I can't recommend Sara enough! I was struggling with breastfeeding and experiencing so much pain…read morethat I stopped breastfeeding altogether and began exclusively pumping. Sara was kind, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made me feel like I wasn't the problem and reassured me that breastfeeding challenges are completely normal. Instead of only focusing on my baby's latch, she took the time to identify that my baby was also having sucking issues. She patiently worked with both of us, showed me exercises to improve my baby's sucking, and taught me how to achieve a deeper, more comfortable latch. She also took the time to make sure I was using my breast pump correctly, helped me find the right flange size, and explained why it made such a difference. She reassured me that I didn't have to push through severe pain while breastfeeding and that it was okay to give my body time to heal. She created a plan that allowed me to continue protecting and building my milk supply while gradually working toward comfortable breastfeeding. Thanks to her guidance, I'm finally able to breastfeed with little to no pain. I'm incredibly grateful for her kindness, expertise, and genuine care. She truly goes above and beyond to support both moms and their babies, and I highly recommend her to any new mom looking for compassionate and effective lactation support.

Sara was one of the first people I turned to when I had my son. As a first time mom, learning how…read moreto breastfeed and making sure I was doing it right was VERY overwhelming. Sara was available to answer all my questions and was very patient and reassuring. Every time I would panic, Sara was able to calm me down and give me excellent advice. I cannot recommend her enough! Having a great lactation consultant is essential when you have a newborn and she is one of the best!

Hanna is the best! She really listens, she texts whenever something is wrong. She is very…read moreknowledgeable. I lost 10lbs by just eating better and being put on a schedule. She addresses issues one step at a time. And she really cares about what you have to say. It's been a lifesaver for me, especially because it is difficult to get a doctor's appointment. She has given me a lot of healthy and natural alternatives to healing and it's working!

Finding Anna was definitely a turning point for me. She approaches health from an integrative…read moreperspective, and not focusing on supplements only, but diet and lifestyle as well. Anna listens very well and is not dismissive of how you feel. I've had a lot of issues with traditional medicine in the past, that's why I was looking for alternative and more natural solutions. Unfortunately it's not easy to find a great holistic/naturopathic doctor, but I was lucky enough to find Anna. With me she was able to get to the root of the problems, and I am grateful for all the professional help she has given me over the past treatments.