I had an amazing experience with Madison as my doula. I felt heard from all aspects of my pregnancy…read moreto birth and after! As a first time mom this world of information can be really overwhelming but having Madison as my doula, she was able to provide me with all the information and knowledge to help my family make the best informed decisions. The tools she gave me during my birth helped me tremendously! She was there with me through my 26hr labor giving me encouragement when I needed it, timing my serges, assisting my partner in ways to make me comfortable, etc. My original plan was to have an unmedicated birth, after about hour 22 I gave in and got an epidural but before then I was able to get to 7 centimeters dilated with Madison's encouragement. I truly enjoyed my experience becoming a first time mom and I truly attribute a lot of it to my amazing doula! Madison will my doula for all other pregnancies moving forward. Don't hesitate to make Madison your doula. You will not regret it! Thank you Madison!

Cannot thank Madison enough for all of the support she provided during pregnancy, labor, and…read morepostpartum. With my husband in the military and away at sea for long periods of time during my pregnancy, Madison was my go to for advice and helped me navigate my many doctor appointments. Whenever I was nervous or unsure of something, she talked me through it and empowered me to make the best choices for myself and my baby. She's incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel so prepared and excited going into labor! She was the calming presence I needed in my anxious moments and an absolute rockstar during labor, coaching me through every contraction and making the day one of the most memorable and beautiful of my life. With Madison's support, I delivered a healthy baby boy! She continued to check in and help with breastfeeding and pumping tips postpartum and I couldn't be more grateful! Highly recommend using her services. I know I couldn't have done it without her and can't wait for number two!

We had a wonderful experience with Doula Jenn and highly recommend her!…read moreJenn has a lot of experience as a doula. During pregnancy she was a great source of information and peace of mind. Then I had a long, hard labor (including laboring on pitocin only- no epirural- for about 5 hours). We appreciated that she was so positive and always had ideas to try. She was a huge support to my husband and I during labor. In the end, I got a c-section. Jenn came back after the surgery and helped with my immediate recovery, and helped my husband get settled with baby. I did a lot of research and interviewed about 5 doulas before booking Jenn. Jenn was the best communicator out of all. We were always so thankful and felt like she was really there for us. Thank you Jenn!

Doula Jenn is the absolute best. This was my second birth with a doula, and Jenn is without a doubt…read morethe calming, positive and hands on presence that you and your partner will want in a birth. I had a vision for my birth, and it wasn't going to plan, but Jenn has a beautiful way of validating your feelings while also bringing it back to a positive and productive space. My husband and I looked back at many moments in my labor where Jenn was invaluable from helping with better positions, to remaining stable and calm through the twists, turns and moments you need it the most. Our nurse at Scripps I could tell really respected her. She truly cares, is always within reach, and I feel so grateful that she was part of the journey to get my daughter here safe and sound!

Dara is an absolute angel. She's knowledgeable, sweet, helpful, and meets you where you are at. I…read morehad an oversupply and overactive let down AND my baby had a shallow latch. Dara helped with all of these circumstances and made me feel so comfortable. She showed me different feeding positions that specifically would help my baby. My baby is over four months now and he has never had to take any formula Because of her guidance and expertise I am a confident breastfeeding mama ! Thankyou Dara!!

While my pregnancy was wonderful and healthy, it was also frequently wrought with anxiety. I lost…read moremy mother just three months before discovering we were pregnant, and I had always envisioned that she would be there by my side, along with my husband, to deliver my first baby. In addition to desiring the type of nurturing and support only a mother can provide, I also wanted to have an unmedicated labor and delivery. Enter Dara, who instantly made me feel comforted and supported just after a few video calls. When my husband and I met her in person, we felt reassured and excited to have her by our side as we approached our due date. Dara was always available and easily accessible throughout the pregnancy for questions and provided me with an incredible amount of evidence-based childbirth information to help guide my birth plan and help me feel that much more prepared. And while nothing can truly prepare you for such an intense life event, I went in with much more confidence than I would have had without Dara's help. Once we were finally in active labor and called Dara into the hospital, she jumped right in with getting me moving and changing positions to help labor progress and get the baby in a good position. She also helped my husband support me by gently guiding him and educating him throughout the process. While I ended up getting an epidural close to 9cm, she remained active in positioning my body, keeping me hydrated, and helping both my husband and me get some rest before pushing. What I will remember the most from this entire experience is how Dara seemed to embody my own mother's energy with her tenderness. It was as if she knew exactly what I needed, when I needed it the most, without me needing to say a word. We delivered our sweet baby boy with Dara by our side and will never forget what a beautiful experience we had together. -Frances If there is one thing you do to prepare for your child's birth, pick up the phone and schedule a consult with Dara. As a first-time Dad, I had no idea what to expect at the hospital, even with the childbirth classes and e-learning videos. Nothing prepares you. While I initially thought the nurses would be there to support my wife, they're busy working. They don't have the bandwidth to be fully present. Dara was there every step of the way to help her emotionally and physically. Even with our relatively healthy childbirth with no complications, Dara stepped in. To watch her in action was such a relief because I knew my wife was getting the best possible care. Dara also didn't take over the reins. She made sure I was a part of the entire process. You can't put a price on that peace of mind. If I had to sell an organ to pay for Dara's services, I would. She's the most amazing, nurturing doula in north county. -Steven

Melissa is a confident, fun, relatable and down-to-earth educator! As a doula and childbirth…read moreeducator myself, I was looking for a course that would be engaging but also teach my partner and me all that we need to know to have the hypnobabies birth we desire. Melissa is so passionate, and her love for this work shines through in her course! I love that even when we couldn't make a session, Melissa went above and beyond to send us emails with resources and pointers that we would need for that week's class. I'm looking forward to recommending Melissa to expecting families who are also seeking a positive hypnobabies birth!

We had an amazing experience with Melissa at Hypnobabies. She is a great and knowledgeable…read moreinstructor with a great sense of humor and super soothing hypno voice! I was a bit skeptical of hypnosis to begin with, but after my first not so great hospital birth experience, I was willing to try anything. I loved that this class encompassed both the physiological education piece and coping/relaxation techniques. After this experience I truly believe that where the mind leads the body follows. You get out what you put in and I followed the recommended hypnosis track schedule to a tee. It really does get engrained in your subconscious. The little fears and worries I thought might come up in the throes of labor never did. I stayed calm and can say that I enjoyed every moment of my birthing experience this time around. I owe Melissa a huge thank you and I'm so grateful I found this class.

We took Rachel's class as second time parents after a difficult birth of our first child. She took…read moreextra time to talk with me about my previous birth and helped me understand what happened. I cannot thank her enough for her expertise and kindness and I left her class feeling so empowered. I was able to achieve the VBAC I so badly desired and I credit so much to Rachel's class. Cannot recommend her and her hypnobirthing class enough!!

Rachel's hypnobirthing class is amazing! Even as second time parents we learned sooo much (we wish…read morewe took the class before our first birth) and feel so much more confident and knowledgeable going into this second birth. The classes gave us such great tools to have in our toolbox and helped us understand so much about the birth process so that we feel more empowered. We would recommend this class to all expecting parents!

To say that investing in a doula was a good idea would be the understatement of a lifetime. My wife…read moreand I heard about this magical concept as if it were a fairytale idea out of our reach, a luxury item in no way meant for us. That was until we met Kathryn and One Moon Doula. They showed us how we could achieve the dream goals we had for those first precious weeks while also honoring our modest budget. Not knowing what to expect, as this was our first child, we did understand that having someone with us would change everything. We were quickly linked with a few doula interviews and fell in love with one of them. Our schedules aligned and boy did it ever change our lives. I can't imagine not having our doula there for those critical nights of transitioning into parenthood, while making space for healing and recovery. We both slept more than we ever thought possible, while our son was cared for better than we could have imagined, AND we learned so much to build a foundation of comfort and confidence moving forward. No family member or friend would have been able to step in the same way. If you have nothing else on your registry other than a fund for this...do just that. It will change your whole early parenting experience for the better. Thank you to One Moon Doula and their network of Angels.

Lindsey was a blessing. She was more than I could have asked for. I don't have family nearby to…read morehelp so I looked into doula services. She made me so comfortable with her caring for my newborn, which is very hard to let someone else do. She was very easy to get along with and offered tips and advice that were so helpful to me, even as a second time mom. She made it so I could get good sleep and be ready for the next day with the baby and my oldest, refreshed. Thank you!! I am forever grateful. :)

When I became pregnant, I knew I wanted a doula to support me through the journey. I went online to…read moresearch for one and ended up finding Kathie. It truly felt like fate brought us together. She was everything I was looking for: Christian, sharing the same moral values, kind, loving, and incredibly supportive. From the moment we connected, I felt I could build not just a professional relationship with her, but a meaningful one. Even though we started working together in the third trimester (I wish I had found her sooner!), Kathie immediately made my husband and me feel comfortable. She brought us so many resources to help educate us and empower us to ask the right questions during my prenatal appointments. She even introduced us to another doula, Haley, who brought additional techniques to help support us. Kathie also recommended birth classes that significantly enhanced my overall experience. From YouTube exercise videos and breathing techniques to vaccine information and reviewing my birth preferences, Kathie prepared my husband and me for the big day in ways I didn't even know we needed. On the day I went into labor, Kathie was just a text away. She checked in periodically, and when my contractions at home became intense, she FaceTimed me to assess how I was progressing. Once I knew it was time to head to the hospital, we notified Kathie, and she immediately said, "I'm on my way!" She brought Haley along as well, and together, they supported me every step of the way. Once I was checked into my room, things got even more intense. Every time I thought, "I can't do this," Kathie reassured me, refocused my energy, and helped me push through. She was my calm in the chaos, guiding the room and ensuring my husband and I had everything we needed. Thanks to her, I was able to stay focused on breathing and working through the contractions. Something I could not have done without her. After the birth, I had a chance to sit with Kathie and reflect on the experience, and even during my postpartum days, she continues to provide support. Kathie is truly one of a kind, and I would go through this entire experience with her by my side again in a heartbeat.

I didn't even know what a doula was when I first found out I was pregnant, but after meeting one on…read morea plane I learned how valuable it would be to have one by my side, especially with my goal of having a natural birth. I wanted someone to advocate for me and help me stick to my birth plan. I also wanted someone to lean on for support throughout the pregnancy as I had lots of questions and no one in my family had done a natural birth. Kathie was everything I wanted in a doula and more. After interviewing lots of doulas, my husband and I chose Kathie to support us along our journey of welcoming our first baby. As a first time mom it was reassuring to have someone by my side every step of the way. Even though we agreed on an expected number of prenatal / postpartum visits, she was very flexible and treated us like family. She was only a text or call away and was even happy to meet in person anytime I wanted. Eventually we decided to go to a birth center instead of a hospital. I figured it would still be nice to have Kathie just in case we get transferred to a hospital. It wasn't until after I gave birth that I realized how big of an impact Kathie made, even though we did not end up having to go to a hospital. The birth was a whirlwind but I noticed the little things she did like coaching me through my breathing, massaging me, having ice cold towels ready for me, putting a peanut ball under me while I was pushing on all fours to make it more comfortable, etc. She also went out of her way to discuss all these comfort measures beforehand to make sure her support was personalized to my wants / needs since not everyone likes physical touch, etc. Anyway I didn't realize that she was the first person to notice that I was ready to deliver. My baby came much quicker than expected and thanks to Kathie I had someone by my side that was attentive and had an intuition for which stage I was at which was really nice because I had no idea what was going on. I thought I was being dramatic when I was experiencing so much pain early into labor, but it turns out my baby was ready to come out soon and she recognized that, so she told me that this was probably the worst of it and that really helped me mentally get through the intense pain I was feeling. I also didn't realize that she would be the main provider of comfort measures, as the midwives were focused mostly on delivery and neither me nor my husband knew exactly what I needed in that moment. Somehow Kathie just knew and was able to read my mind. Even afterwards, she has gone out of her way to reach out and make sure I feel supported postpartum. She still treats us like family and makes herself available because she is truly passionate about helping mamas. I can tell it is very fulfilling to her and it isn't just about checking boxes. We are so grateful for Kathie and highly recommend her if you are looking for a doula.

Jen was our postpartum doula from the time my son was a newborn, until he was 3 months old. She…read moretook care of him 5 nights per week, giving us some much-needed sleep in those difficult newborn days. Jen was absolutely amazing. She was so gentle and caring with my baby, and every time she arrived I breathed a sigh of relief because I knew he was in such capable hands. He was really not the best sleeper, so by the time she came in I was usually on my 3rd or 4th attempt to put him down to sleep for the night, and desperate to get some food or a shower for myself. I would hand him off to her, and she would cuddle him for as long as necessary to get him into a deep sleep before putting him down. I'm a third-time mom, and it's hard for me to let go of my babies and accept help. But with Jen, I always felt safe and comfortable having her care for my baby each night. I was still waking up to breastfeed in the beginning, and she was extremely supportive of my breastfeeding journey. Then when I decided to switch to exclusive pumping, she helped me figure out the best way to maximize my sleep while still providing my baby with the correctly-timed nighttime milk. She supported all my goals for my baby and was so kind through it all. I also had a lot of requests and instructions for her, and she handled it all with so much patience and understanding. Every evening she came 5-10 minutes early and we chatted about all the usual newborn and postpartum stuff that was worrying me. She was always so caring, giving empathy and helpful advice. She also did baby related chores and made our lives a million times easier. We truly wouldn't have survived the newborn phase without her. Anyone would be lucky to have Jen as their postpartum doula!

Jen is AMAZING! She cared for our baby with love, attention to detail, and consideration for our…read morewishes. She provided the perfect blend of advice/assist and listening to/incorporating our goals. She is a fun, kind, passionate, organized doula who truly made our evenings restful. Bringing home our first baby was the most beautiful, meaningful experience; we largely have Jen to thank in allowing us to rest and show up as the best versions of ourselves for him each day.