Alicia was my backup midwife, and I knew from the start that I had a high chance of birthing with…read moreher since my primary midwife was scheduled to be out of town (a detail I was aware of when hiring my care team). During my pregnancy, I had the opportunity to meet Alicia, and I immediately felt a familiar, grounding ease from her presence. Throughout my labor and birth, Alicia was everything I needed--empathetic and tender, yet knowledgeable, sturdy, and clear. She went above and beyond to support me through the natural highs and inevitable lows that come with the birthing process. Her steady, attentive care made me feel safe, seen, and empowered during such an intimate and transformative time. Alicia's detailed and thoughtful approach continued into my postpartum home visits, where her attention to both me and my baby's well-being was truly unmatched. She held space for me with such care and compassion, offering exactly what I needed during those early weeks of recovery and adjustment. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received care from three incredible midwives - Johanna - Julie and Alicia- throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Alicia holds a special place in our hearts for providing exactly the kind of support, care, and connection that made our experience unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any conceiving, pregnancy, birthing, lactation or well person need.

Right from the get go I absolutely loved working with Alicia and Julie. They were so knowledgeable…read moreabout any questions I had or were curious about. I'd never had a home birth before though this wasn't my first baby. They took safety measures that made me feel comfortable during such a stressful time period being pregnant during a pandemic. Many times when I arrived for my appointment they were sanitizing and always wearing their masks. They even allowed me to do appointments by zoom and drive to the parking lot of their office to do vitals in my car! This allowed me to bring the kiddos while keeping contact and exposure to a minimum. They were always available if any concerns took place or I had questions. This not being my first baby, he came very quickly and because they had prepared us so well, I still was able to follow my birth plan. I felt completely supported with everything I wanted and enjoyed visiting with them every appointment.

I took Lisa's hypnobirthing class before the birth of my second baby. I was hesitant to take the…read moreclass because of a traumatic birth with my first baby which was supposed to be natural, but ended up with so many medical interventions, and was skeptical of being able to do a natural birth given my previous experience. However, Lisa was very kind and understanding of my situation, explaining that my first experience was filled with special circumstances and assured me that none of that would happen again. She educated me and my husband with all our options for our hospital birth and giving me a new hope and courage that I would be able to give birth naturally. This past week I had a scare that I had a rupture of membranes and did not go into labor (the same thing that started my first traumatic birth experience) and I reached out to her through text. She gave me lots of advice, reminded me to stay calm, and suggested some natural induction methods which worked. We also benefited from using the acupressure pain relieving techniques we learned from Lisa during labor. I started getting strong contractions at midnight, got to the hospital at 2:30am, and had my baby girl in my arms by 3:37am. She was a whopping 9lb3oz and I was able to push her out with no epidural and no tearing!! It was an amazing experience and I'm so happy to have had Lisa's help and advice throughout the way. Thank you so much Lisa!

Lisa was nothing short of amazing for my second birth. We befriended each other before as she…read moreprovided childbirth education for my first and was just a wonderful woman that yearned to help expecting mamas in any way she could. I didn't plan for a doula for my first but I knew for my second I wanted the experience and to have that extra support. She provided many tips and checked on me consistently as I began to get near my due time. The labor started rather quickly and she intuitively picked up on cues that I relayed to her over the phone and made it quickly to my home! She was gentle, encouraging, and took beautiful photos of my labor ! I had such a great birth experience and I know including her in my sacred day made it so. She is well versed and everything you are looking for in a doula. She is a beautiful person and great at what she does. I highly recommend!

I can't speak highly enough about my experience with the team at the Natural Birth Place! I saw…read morethem for my fourth pregnancy and I wish I had found them sooner. I learned more about pregnancy and birth during my visits than all my other OB experiences combined. The appointments are so personalized and thorough and I felt informed every step of the way. I ended up being induced at the hospital but I was still able to have an unmedicated delivery thanks to my amazing birth team. I couldn't have done it without Maria's guidance. It was the first time I had a provider I knew beforehand in the room with me. I genuinely felt cared for throughout my labor and it was a game changer. I am recommending midwife services to all my pregnant friends from now on. I'm honestly sad this is my last baby - I would do it all over again with this team!

I cannot recommend Maria and her team enough! I learned more in the first few visits than my entire…read morefirst pregnancy with an OB. They were super thorough and our appointments never felt rushed. I had the birthing experience I dreamed of and it's 100% because of how supported and safe we felt during my entire pregnancy-- and especially during labor/delivery.

Ugh, we can't say enough great things about Kristin! I had…read morea consultation meet up with her in my first trimester and pretty much immediately stopped looking into any other doulas. Kristin has such a grounding and inviting vibe and energy that felt comforting and supportive right from the start. You know how some providers/professionals will say they're supportive of your choices but you can tell they are actually judging you? Kristin is the complete opposite! She was down for and excited about any decision that I felt was right for me, my baby, and our birth - which didn't just communicate support but also made me feel empowered and centered in my own choices. My fiancé was pretty skeptical about hiring a doula - his family and friends had all had kids and no one had "needed" a doula - but he ended up SO thankful and grateful that Kristin was by our side. He can't stop singing her praises to anyone who will listen! Kristin was/is so knowledgeable and informative. Anytime there was a turn in the road, we immediately looked to her. She would provide some small education and then give her perspective, ultimately reassuring us that we were in control of what decision we ended up making and what felt most right for us and our birth. She stayed by our side the whole time - I truly don't know what we would have done without her! She took some photos, kept track of timelines, and helped make sure baby latched for the first time. Even postpartum she has been such a life saver. We're able to text her our freak out questions and she responds with the same attentiveness and care as she did before and during birth. She also did my placenta encapsulation and supports us with our lactation questions and needs. Can't recommend her enough

Kristin was truly one of the best investments and contributors to my pregnancy and labor…read moreexperience. From the very beginning, she supported both me and my husband by teaching us birth basics and coping techniques that made us feel prepared and confident. When labor started, Kristin was there every step of the way, staying up through the night texting and calling to calm my nerves and guide me through each stage. She continued that support at the hospital, being by my side from 6am to 10pm until baby was here and healthy. Although my original plan was to have an unmedicated birth, complications arose, and Kristin supported every decision I made without judgment. She advocated for me with the medical team and made me feel safe, heard, and deeply cared for as a first-time mom. I truly can't imagine going through this experience without her, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for genuine, compassionate, and knowledgeable support.

My dear Sarah! Reflecting on Liam's birth and the incredible…read morejourney that led to that transformative day, I cannot imagine having gone through it without your unwavering support, compassionate guidance, and fierce advocacy. From the moment we first met during our prenatal encounters, I knew I was in the presence of someone truly exceptional. Your wealth of knowledge and calm reassurance gave me the confidence I needed to face the uncertainties of labor and childbirth. You didn't just prepare me; you empowered me. Every question, every concern, every doubt I had was met with your warmth and understanding. On the day of labor, when the hours felt both endless and fleeting, you were my anchor. You created a space of safety and strength, where I could trust my body and the process. Your ability to anticipate my needs, your steady encouragement, and your calm presence allowed me to find the courage I didn't know I had. At a time when I felt most vulnerable, you became my strongest advocate, ensuring that my voice was heard and my wishes respected. You have a gift, Sarah, one that goes beyond training or experience- so much so that even the nurses at our hospital were impressed and made a point of mentioning and asking us all about you! You possess an innate ability to nurture, to empower, and to instill confidence in moments that often feel overwhelming. Your dedication to your work and the genuine care you extend to those you support are nothing short of extraordinary. Liam's birth was a beautiful and empowering experience, and so much of that is because of you. You not only supported me physically but also emotionally and spiritually, leaving a profound impact on my life. I will forever be grateful for the role you played in one of the most defining moments of my life. I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend you to anyone seeking the support of an incredible doula. They will not only find a skilled professional but also a true advocate, a guide, and a friend. With immense gratitude and love, Lucy (aka, Liam's mama!) And here are a few words from dad's perspective: As a first time Dad there were so many unknowns to me and I really wanted to be involved in our decisions and support my wife as much as possible but I also didn't really know anything about it. Lucy suggested looking into a doula and after a couple interviews we connected with Sarah right away over the phone. Lucy really loved her, she seemed extremely knowledgable and we are very happy we chose her. I think one of the most beneficial parts of working with her for me was all of the pre-natal coaching and availability. It really put our minds at ease to have the ability to text her with simple questions as they came to our minds and have some meetings during Lucy's pregnancy where we could talk about all the things to expect as first time parents and develop a strategy for the birth itself. It took so much stress off to have these pre-natal visits and to feel her confidence and experience in the process. I felt ready and excited rather nervous and scared. Having her there the day of the birth was amazing and also fascinating for this dad to watch. I could actually watch on the monitors as Sarah and Lucy worked together on breathing through labor and through her coaching they controlled her contractions and actually helped the labor progress quicker from what I saw. I actually had to be careful not to distract them or I noticed things would slow down. When Lucy was pushing Sarah helped and coached her through that as well and never left her side. Overall it was a beautiful experience bringing our boy Liam into the world with Sarah. PS. A note from our nurses at the hospital. After you left the nurses asked us, "where did you find that doula? Was she on the list the hospital provides?" We told her no, she's a friend that we found on our own. She commented, "She was really incredible, we see A LOT of doulas in here and so often we think to ourselves, you are actually paying this person to be here?" But she was impressive! One of the best.

9/11/25 Where do I even begin?…read moreOver the past few weeks, we have gotten to know Sarah, and we are beyond thankful to have crossed paths with her. From the very first interaction, I knew she was special -- that she was the one I wanted by my side when I gave birth to my son. Sarah was always available to ease my mind and answer every question we had. You can feel her passion for what she does, and her energy is truly magnetic. I was anxious about my delivery, especially after having a rough experience with my firstborn. But from the moment Sarah came into my life, I felt a new sense of confidence and strength. Even my partner, who had his own worries about the delivery process, felt reassured and confident thanks to her. She gave us the tools to prepare our minds, bodies, and hearts for what was ahead. Because of Sarah, I was able to accomplish something I've always dreamed of -- a calm, peaceful, natural birth for my son. I can proudly say that I did it -- 27 hours of labor without an epidural -- and it was the most empowering and magical experience of my life. Sarah stayed by our side the entire time, supporting us through every contraction and every moment. I truly couldn't have done it without her, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I would recommend Sarah to any expecting mother -- she is a gift.

We had our third child at home under the care of Lisa Marie and Richard. All our prenatal visits…read morewere in our home in south Orange County and involved our other children. Each visit was personal, not rushed, and thorough. We got to know them so well in the months leading up to our daughter's birth. The birth was beautiful, peaceful and exactly what we had been hoping for. We are so grateful for their expertise, gentle spirit and tender care throughout this pregnancy, birth and into postpartum.

I cannot talk more highly of Lisa Marie and Richard. Upon meeting them, I knew right away I would…read moreuse them as my birth team. They have assisted me for two pregnancies and births now and have always received excellent care. There is nothing like having them come to the comfort of your own home and support your family in this way. They have become family and will absolutely use them again in the future if that is what is the plans for us.

Amber provided doula services for me during my recent birth. Prior to the birth, she visited my…read morehusband and I and trained us on pain relief techniques that turned out to be absolutely vital in having an unmedicated hospital delivery. She also taught us some useful diapering and swaddling techniques. In the weeks leading up to my due date, she coached me via text through prodromal labor and helped me understand what was happening. On the day of the birth, she was my anchor and helped me stay calm through my pain and have a successful natural birth. She always knew just what to say, how to touch me, and what would help. I strongly recommend Amber for your birthing journey.

Amber was amazing, sweet, supportive and extremely knowledgeable. I loved her classes and the…read morepreparation for childbirth. During delivery she was exactly what my family needed to help me through childbirth. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with her care and services. I would definitely recommend Amber as your Doula.

Excellent teacher and material shared. Christy Jo really knows her stuff about breastfeeding, the…read morelaws, techniques. research etc. By the end of the course you will realize you are prepared to be the go-to person where you work to answer breastfeeding questions from fellow staff and patients, clients, family, friends etc.

I love Christy Jo! She was so amazing to learn from. I can't say enough good about this woman…read more Her knowledge and fun personality made the long course go by so quickly. I learned things from her that I did not learn in my postpartum doula training or in my lactation education for my IBCLC. So worth your time and money!