Looma Birth connected us with an amazing night doula. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We finally got to sleep during the newborn months![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth took the time to hear our needs and helped make the process of finding the right doula for our family so much easier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend Looma Birth! read more

I honestly can't say enough good things about Looma Birth and its founder Elizabeth. I'm a single woman who got pregnant through IVF because I desperately wanted to be a mom and was running out of time. I met Elizabeth at the beginning of my first trimester in Prenatal yoga (she was my instructor). I loved Elizbeth's Birth Education Classes, I took all three. Empowered Hospital Birth helped me not only learn what to expect but also how important it is to advocate for the birth experience you want and to have others in the room ready to do just that on your behalf. In Empowering Postpartum Prep, I learned how to prepare in advance for what coming home from the hospital would be like - which was critical in my situation as there wouldn't be anyone there to take care of us or help me. Empowered Breastfeeding as you might expect taught me how to breastfeed, Looma also had a Breastfeeding circle that gave lots of support after my daughter was born. Elizabeth also matched me to my Absolutely AMAZING Birth Doula, Raylene. To say that Raylene went above and beyond for me would be an understatement, I never felt alone with Raylene by my side, she even taught the nurses new techniques. Looma continued to support us after my daughter was born. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I met my tribe through their New Mama Circle, the moms I met in that 6 week class are now family, we support each other through thick and thin.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I took their infant CPR class while pregnant, and then again after my daughter was born and brought her with me to make sure I knew exactly how to do each exercise on her. My daughter and I really bonded through their infant massage classes. And I started to heal my body through their Postpartum Bliss yoga classes which were taught by one of the mom's from my Mom Circle and where I met even more moms that are now family. I even found my daughter's phenomenal daycare/preschool (Little Sunshine House) through a session with Looma's Breastfeeding Doula, Brittany. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'd gone into my pregnancy with a lot of shame and fear about becoming a single mom, Looma not only helped me feel safe and supported, they gave connected me to my forever family now my daughter has over a dozen cousins, Aunts and Uncles.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Wanted to update this after our third class, following empowered hospital labor we took the breastfeeding and postpartum class led by Brittany and then Emma. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I cannot recommend these 3 classes enough, all the instructors were incredibly kind, empathetic and used both data/ research and their own experiences in the classes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It made me feel so much better about the future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend these classes - knowledge is power!! You and your partner will feel so much better. read more

Had such a wonderful time at the Looma Birth open house! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth was so warm and welcoming, and it was really special getting to reconnect with her in this new space.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The space itself is absolutely adorable--calm, inviting, and thoughtfully put together. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone we met was friendly and kind, which made the whole experience even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's clear this is a really supportive and nurturing environment for families. Absolutely will be referring our clients here :) read more

Amazing service! Very fast and easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also they had great communication.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely recommend to anyone! Thanks again! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Working with Looma @loomabirth from start to finish was a fantastic experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth guided me in selecting the best service package for my needs and reassured me that they would provide any necessary documentation to help me access my postpartum benefit at work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]She then connected me with Brittany @beyondbirthcare, who is absolutely amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm so grateful for her support--she truly made my fourth trimester the best possible experience. Knowing I had her by my side significantly reduced my anxiety. She arrived right after I came home from the hospital to assist with breastfeeding and pumping, even taking the time to measure me for the right flange size. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Over the next six weeks, Brittany answered all my questions about my baby's behavior and growth, consistently putting my mind at ease.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] She also helped me develop a plan for returning to work, including strategies for pumping and preparing for daycare. On top of all that, her help with food prep, laundry, and dishes allowed me to focus on my physical recovery, which made a huge difference in those early weeks. I highly recommend Brittany and Looma for postpartum care--they made all the difference in my journey! read more

I loved working with Aubrey as my birth doula. She was kind, knowledgeable, and so helpful to my husband and I during the birth prep for our first. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the moms group I got to join after my sons birth was and continues to be wonderful community and a lifeline in the haze of new motherhood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend!! read more

My husband and I are first time parents as well as the first of our friend groups to become parents so we have been feeling very lost and overwhelmed about our fast approaching birth. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This past weekend we took the empowered hospital birth class and absolutely LOVED it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The day flew by, the teachers were warm as well as beyond knowledgeable, and most importantly we feel exponentially more prepared and excited about our hospital birth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The material was engaging, relevant, and in depth without being overwhelming or anxiety inducing as some birth prep classes are. We cannot thank the Looma team enough and can't wait to take more classes through them. If you're considering booking a class PLEASE don't hesitate it was worth every freaking penny. read more

As a first time mom, I was nervous and clueless about birth and how to handle a newborn. Elizabeth was both my birth and postpartum doula and she helped me achieve the exact birth experience that I wanted as well as (dare I say...) a newborn stage I actually enjoyed! I will always look back on my labor & postpartum experience with happiness because I felt so supported by Elizabeth and her team. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth took away all the anxieties I had about labor and birth by talking me through my worries on FaceTime calls, texts, and in-person visits.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I also took the "Empowered Hospital Birth Intensive" course at Looma studio, which was 10x more informative than the free virtual one I did through my hospital. I especially appreciated that the class emphasized how to advocate for yourself at the hospital -- something I hadn't even considered that I could do. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth was constantly checking in on me through my second and third trimester, which really helped me to confront the fact that I was going to have to give birth![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] By the time I approached 40 weeks I was fully ready and actually felt excited and relaxed about giving birth (Something I couldn't fathom feeling prior to Elizabeth!). My birth ended up being exactly what I had written for my birth preferences -- Elizabeth helped encourage me through some intense contractions while I was at home and at the hospital, she was by my side until my sweet baby girl was born! In our first week home from the hospital, Elizabeth sprung into action to help me with breastfeeding -- she helped me with a better latch, taught me all the confusing rules that come with pumping and storing milk, and came up with a weekly plan to establish supply. Without her help I definitely would have struggled with supply since I had to use formula the first couple weeks due to my baby's jaundice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She was also so responsive with any questions I had and it was great to have someone experienced to turn to rather than spiraling on Google.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Emma and Melanie were my postpartum overnight doulas and they were both absolutely incredible, helping my husband and I to get much needed sleep and I trusted them wholeheartedly with my baby. I can't emphasize enough how much I loved being supported by this group of super smart, experienced and caring women -- and how much positive impact it had on my mental health. I've had countless people recommend getting a doula to me, saying that it's essential to an empowered birth, and now I know why! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ive taken a few prenatal classes and a birthing class with Looma Birth and would highly recommend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love that there is a space for all things motherhood. read more

I was referred to Looma by my chiropractor and I honestly can't imagine making it through my birth and postpartum period without the support that I got from the Looma team. Thanks to great work benefits I was fortunate enough to have them for birth Doula services, postpartum Doula services and lactation consulting so I can speak to many aspects of their business and at every turn, they absolutely exceeded my expectations. I also took part in a new mama group the facilitate and some baby and me yoga classes. These were super helpful in building connections during a crucial time for my mental health. A lot of us moms still meet up every week [[HIGHLIGHT]]The crew at Looma are all extremely caring and talented at what they do, and will make you feel like family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I was looking for a doula and found Elizabeth and Looma Birth via online searches and, wow, from our first convo to a postpartum miracle moment, I cannot say enough amazing things about her.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Originally I planned to use Elizabeth as my doula but unfortunately she had a planned vacation right around my due date. She quickly put me in touch with multiple doulas that she recommended and I was easily able to secure my incredible doula, Raylene.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once close to my due date, I engaged back with Elizabeth for placenta encapsulation. When Elizabeth came to my house to hand-deliver my placenta pills, I was a mess. I was a few days postpartum and I couldn't stop crying. Elizabeth was jam packed that day with appointments and mom-life and when I opened my front door and she saw me crying, she stopped her day in full force and came right in. She brought me to my bed, reassured me, calmed my anxiety and she asked/told my husband to make me food STAT! in a moment where my hormones had completely taken over my ability to rationalize, she reassured me that everything I was experiencing was normal and that it was going to get better. She even looked at my latch and gave me some advice on next steps. These few minutes she took with me helped empower me for weeks. She didn't have to come in that day - and she did. This shows how incredible she is and how seriously she takes this work [[HIGHLIGHT]]She checked up on me via text for weeks after.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At my one-month checkup with my doctor, she asked me where I had my placenta encapsulated and as soon as I mentioned Looma Birth, she immediately knew who I was talking about and had wonderful things to say. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Doula angels of Looma Birth, thank you!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]My whole experience with Looma birth was so special.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The meetings to prepare, the birth, the meetings afterward, check-ins. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I felt so well taken care of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Elizabeth knows her stuff!!! read more

Elizabeth and her team offer a great variety of services to families in the Long Beach area. I hired her as my doula for my second birth after interviewing many, so that I could have a more empowered experience than my first. Through our work together, I was able to achieve the best outcome possible for myself and my family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am forever grateful for this experience and how it has shaped me for the future.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I cannot recommend this team enough and having a doula in general- it is so important for women who are looking for that support, and can really impact your life in a positive way. read more

Honestly the BEST investment any mamma can make! Highly recommend the prenatal yoga class and the Empowering Childbirth class. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It really helped me shift my feelings surrounding childbirth from fear and anxiety to confident and empowered[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a first time mom, this was pretty crucial to my emotional experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't wait to sign up for the New Mamma Circle. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thank you Elizabeth[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

If you are considering getting a doula, stop considering and just do it! First time mom during the thick of the pandemic in 2021 and I had no idea what I was doing. Elizabeth was amazing. From the interview process till we met our son, she was there for us. She made sure that my husband and I had all the knowledge we needed going into the hospital. And she was super helpful in assisting with pain management. During my whole pregnancy, I had a "plan" on how I wanted the labor and delivery to go. And of course life happened and the exact opposite of my want went out the window. But because of Elizabeth's help and guidance my husband and I were able to pivot! Not only that she gave me the strength to advocate for myself and my needs/want when we were in the hospital. While we were in the hospital my husband seriously went above and beyond with my needs and helping coach me though labor and delivery. And we owe a big part of that to Elizabeth who was available to us via text and FaceTime, the whole time. (She wasn't allowed to come to the hospital with us) I highly recommend hiring Elizabeth she was a godsend! read more

Engaging Looma Birth for birth and postpartum support was the best decision I made during pregnancy. Elizabeth was my birth doula and made the entire journey from pregnancy to birth so much easier. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a first time mom she helped coach my husband and I prior to labor on what to expect resulting in us feeling prepared.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] During the actual birth she was a godsend - a true champion helping me get through a very long labor and feeling confident to make decisions about the process to deliver my sweet, baby girl. We hired Brittany as a postpartum doula and lactation consultant. I have very similar feelings - which is to say I don't think I would have survived without her support. Both Elizabeth and Brittany have such natural calming energy coupled with a wealth of knowledge - which is exactly what a nervous, new mom needs during the journey from pregnancy to motherhood. Cannot recommend enough how much their support impacted me in a positive way. Highly, highly recommend to any mom to be. read more

We hired Looma Birth for their birth doula services and we were not disappointed. We had the amazing Aubrey and by the end of our time together she felt like family. She made us feel so informed along the entire way and made the process of the birth of our first child a little less scary. We ended up having an extremely long birth and having someone there to explain everything along the way truly made the world of difference, we would have been so lost and stressed without her. We cannot recommend them enough, it was so worth it and then some! read more

My husband and I hired Elizabeth as our birth doula for the birth of our first child in April 2022. This review is long overdue, and I went back and forth on if I would share. Ultimately, my husband and I agreed we needed to share our experience for closure. Hearing great things from family and friends on the positive experiences they had with their own birth doulas, I was excited when we found Elizabeth to add to our support team. She was always kind and encouraging throughout my pregnancy and I was looking forward to having her support during labor as well. That excitement sadly turned into disappointment during the birth of our daughter. We hired Elizabeth with the expectation that she would offer support and assistance throughout the labor and delivery process. Unfortunately, this was not our experience. Elizabeth came to the hospital to set up the room with affirmation pages and tea light candles, which was wonderful. She was there when my water broke and when I had my epidural placed to offer support. Once I was settled, she stated she would be returning home to rest and would come back once things were further along. I had been induced and things were moving slowly so we absolutely understood her wanting to come back once things progressed. I had reached back out to her once things were moving along and I was experiencing pain, needing her support. She returned back to the hospital at that point. Shortly after this during the labor, which was a traumatic event for me, Elizabeth stated she needed to lay down. She laid down on my husband's bed the hospital had provided for him as I was in the thick of pushing. She started yelling faint words of encouragement with her eyes closed from across the room seemingly half asleep. My husband and I were shocked to find that she had indeed fallen asleep for about an hour and a half during this time. This left me without the crucial support I was counting on and which we had discussed extensively prior to the birth. My husband and I paid a significant amount for her services, believing that her presence and expertise would provide the emotional and physical support we needed. Instead, I felt abandoned during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life. My husband finally stated that they were calling the doctor in and asked her if she would like to wake up. When she awoke there was no apology or explanation and she continued to sit in silence on the bed. Myself, my husband and the hospital care team were stunned. I want to emphasize that this is not written out of anger, but rather from a place of disappointment and hurt as I did not receive the same experience so many of you detail having. My expectation, based on our previous conversations and her professional assurances, was that she would be fully present and engaged throughout the process. The reality of the situation was far from what we had anticipated, and it added an additional layer of distress to an already challenging experience. We had paid in full for a service that was not fully rendered. I encountered a list of health issues and suffered a hemorrhage immediately following birth so we were not able to address the situation in the hospital with Elizabeth. I want to stress it is extremely important for birth doulas to communicate openly and honestly with their clients, especially when it concerns their ability to perform their duties. At no point did Elizabeth mention having any issues or conditions that could have impacted her ability to perform her duties on the day of the birth. I only wish that if she could not perform the services agreed upon that she would have called in a back up doula. We had been introduced to Aubrey a few weeks prior and would have been more than happy to have her step in. What ended up transpiring was unprofessional, unacceptable and ultimately left us with a negative impact on our already traumatic birthing experience. I just so badly wish our experience was different. read more

Elizabeth was truly wonderful. This class was everything we hoped it to be and more. We have a much better understanding of the labor and delivery process and feel empowered to advocate for our family. My husband feels like he has many more tools to help provide support and be an active team member. We are very grateful to have taken this class and strongly recommend to others. read more

Elizabeth has been our doula for both our babies! We started with her almost 6 years ago with our first and just last year we had our other little one. She has been such a great help with all of our questions from the first one to being our baby guard with our second during the pandemic. We are so grateful for her and all her love. We had different pregnancies and labors with our children but Elizabeth helped us with everything. We love you mama! Xoxo read more

Looma birth is amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Elizabeth was crucial to my birthing process.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although nothing went according to plan, her support got me through every obstacle. read more

I know this is probably too long of a review, but I wanted any family to know if you are choosing Elizabeth and Aubrey as your doulas, you're not just choosing anyone. These women have dedicated their lives to serving their families and offer so much meaningful love and support while doing so. You will not regret choosing Looma Birth for your doula or postpartum doula services. I had met with Elizabeth on my quest to find the right doula while pregnant with my first earth angel. My husband and I ended up choosing another doula, who worked in my midwifery practice and at the time offered a sliding scale payment method for her services which aligned with our finances at that moment in time. Throughout the birth of my first daughter, I felt supported from that doula, but having the opportunity to reflect on it... I do believe something was missing. Having remembered Elizabeth and even having the opportunity to become a friend of hers through her yoga classes, I immediately reached out to her in my third trimester to ask her to be our doula for the birth of my second daughter. Elizabeth, having already had a previously planned family vacation, still accommodated our need of wanting her as our doula, with the good chance she would not be present at our birth and Aubrey would fill in. Elizabeth ensured that Aubrey and I developed a relationship and connection just as I did with her prior to Ellie Mae's arrival. Elizabeth checked in with our family with warm messages of love, created opportunities for us to meet to go over and actually practice different birthing strategies/techniques (I.e robozo), and even made herself accessible on her family vacation to us. Even though we only hired Elizabeth at the end of my pregnancy journey, I felt like she'd been there all along. Intuitively I knew Ellie Mae had her own plan and clearly wanted Elizabeth to be a part of it. Elizabeth always made herself available via text, emailed me postpartum resources, and helped to provide me with all my healthcare choices when I thought at 39 weeks I had COVID and would have to change my service providers. Elizabeth stood alongside me when I felt like the pregnant lady who cried wolf and got excited for my earth angels arrival on two occasions. The most incredible part of Elizabeth was that she just knew. She knew how to stay in her role, but yet offer our little family all the best love, support and guidance that we ever did need. Even when I didn't believe I was in active labor, she instinctually knew I was and immediately came to support my husband and I. Elizabeth's care didn't stop even though she was our birth doula but continued to support us as we journeyed into the sleep deprived postpartum journey. Our family does not live close by and to know that we had support in those first few weeks after Ellie was here was and is so meaningful. To say that Elizabeth became part of our family is an understatement. She was there when my daughters met for the first time, helping my husband and I document it so we could be present to watch the love unfold. We also used Elizabeth to make my placenta pills and tincture, which I had no aversion to but a rather positive experience. She also stood by my side and helped connect me to the right providers for my daughters tongue tie and breast feeding issues. Overall, I don't think I could have had a more positive birthing and postpartum experience without Elizabeth there. read more

Elizabeth has meant so much to me as I have become a mom. We picked Elizabeth to be our doula because I felt such a connection with her. Unfortunately since my son was born in March 2020 and pandemic rules Elizabeth wasn't able to attend his birth. But she provided so much loving care during such a crazy time. After both of my births Elizabeth encapsulated my placenta which I found immensely helpful during my postpartum recovery. Since Elizabeth came into our lives as our doula I've also attended baby and me yoga classes and prenatal yoga. Both virtually and in person Elizabeth is an amazing yoga teacher. During my labor with my daughter I kept repeating to myself something Elizabeth said in a prenatal class "You've done this already. Your body has been here." It helped me get through tough transition contractions. I am so grateful for Elizabeth and for her care and support since I became a mom 2 years ago. read more

if you are trying to decide whether to hire Elizabeth as your doula (or whether you even need a doula!) - don't think any more, just do it! she is an amazing supporter, advocate, and wealth of knowledge. This was one of the best decisions I made as I started my new life in motherhood, and I am so grateful I had her by my side for the journey of pregnancy and birth. She is so intuitive, passionate, and gentle - exactly what every new mama needs. She is a true example of someone who is doing the work they were born and called to do - and that energy shines through in all that she does in her work. read more

I love how inclusive and intentional Looma Birth is, and how they've created such a beautiful welcoming space for mamas and families here in the community. I'm so grateful for their prenatal zoom yoga offerings. I did a few rounds for most of my 2nd pregnancy in 2020, and my body felt so much better than with my 1st. No sciatica that time! The park yoga days are also a big fave; I love practicing and connecting with other mamas, no matter where we are on our mamahood journey. I've been practicing yoga with Elizabeth since before I became a mama, and she is absolutely the best. She is a tireless advocate for mamas and babies, and is a wealth of knowledge on all things birth, before, and beyond. read more

After having such a great experience with taking the Empowered Hospital Birth and Comfort Cares class, I was super happy to see that Looma was now offering Lactation Consulting! Elizabeth was super helpful and an amazing guide for this new chapter in my life with my first child. She was super attentive and there for any questions/concerns I had. Elizabeth even gave my husband and I templates for logging all of our baby's feeds which was so helpful. She even created a blank calendar and appointment log as well! The in home service was also extremely convenient with a newborn and made the experience much more personal. I could not recommend Looma Birth's classes and new lactation consulting enough to all Mothers out there! read more

Giving myself the gift of postpartum doula care from Elizabeth at Looma Birth was better than Christmas morning! I was able to truly soak up the first 6 weeks of my LOs life while also taking the best possible care of myself - physically, mentally and spiritually. Elizabeth immediately became part of our family, makes the most delicious food, and will be a friend for life. She also encapsulated my placenta (for the second time, she also did for my first child) and this time I got a tincture as well, which I have been usually regularly since I stopped nursing. I can't say enough wonderful things about Looma Birth. Thank you endlessly. read more

I was recommended to Looma through my OBGYN and then also found Elizabeth through prenatal yoga at RaYoga and have loved having her and the community she creates as a support. Her prenatal yoga classes were the highlight of my weeks throughout pregnancy. My husband and I also did a private class with her to go over labor prep and postpartum planning which was amazing and so helpful in our own preparation. We will definitely be utilizing Looma for our next pregnancy! read more

An amazing team of doulas! I used them for postpartum day & nights. All the doulas were so knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful & had a strong work ethic. I am so incredibly grateful to each of them in making my postpartum experience much better this time. They were also very helpful when it came to my own recovery as well as pumping/nursing. So grateful for them all read more

I hired Aubrey as my birth and postpartum doula as well as Elizabeth for my placenta encapsulation and the whole experience was a dream. They are some of the kindest, most supportive and caring women out there. If you're looking for the best birth team around, they are it! Aubrey was available to me throughout my pregnancy and became a crucial element in helping me achieve my dream birth and VBAC. Labor was a week long process for me and she supported me every day. Finally when it came time for the hospital she was there holding my sacred birthing space for me. Communicating to my husband and nurses what I needed and just cared for me and my wishes. I am so grateful for her encouragement, guidance and wisdom throughout my entire birth experience. Aubrey also helped me postpartum in my recovery which was just as important as the birth itself! She helped me prepare for the postpartum period and also came to my house and cared for my baby as I got things done around the house and cared for myself. The whole process of encapsulating my placenta was easy and so helpful. Aubrey took my placenta from the hospital to Elizabeth, who delivered my capsules and tincture to my house. I took the capsules as Elizabeth instructed and I believe a huge part of my easier postpartum recovery was due to having these capsules and tincture! If I give birth again I will without a doubt hire this team again : ) read more

Having Elizabeth as part of our birth experience was one of the best decisions we could have made when bringing our first baby into this world! As a first time mom, I knew I wanted extra support, and from the moment I spoke with Elizabeth she made me feel so at ease, so confident, and I knew that she was the doula for us! Elizabeth was the first doula we spoke with, and she genuinely encouraged us to speak with more doulas, just so we felt 100% confident in our choice. I really loved that she was looking out for our best interest above everything. After speaking with others, it only confirmed what I already knew, Elizabeth was our gal! Not only did she provide amazing support during COVID, which is a scary time for pregnant mamas as is, she also provided additional resources virtually to help us feel prepared. I took both the Prenatal Yoga classes as well as the Birth Prep class in addition to her doula services and both were phenomenal. She kept us updated on hospital standards for doulas every step of the way so we knew what to expect. Unfortunately, since our son was born at 36 weeks and came very quickly, we were not able to have Elizabeth at the birth with us. But I would not have felt nearly as prepared without her pre and postnatal support. Elizabeth is an expert in her craft, passionate about what she does (but without pushing any judgements on new mamas and their decisions), always available whenever I needed to throw questions her way, and provided such a sense of calm confidence in me as a mama. That's all we could have asked for! We would absolutely recommend Elizabeth over and over again. read more

During my 2nd trimester I decided that I needed a doula to emotionally and mentally support me through my pregnancy and birth. A friend recommended Elizabeth and when we met via Zoom she immediately made me feel at ease and her energy/vibe was so positive! I didn't have a birth vision at the beginning, but throughout my birth journey I became more confident and aware of my choices through our meetings with Elizabeth. And during labor, she was available via phone to guide me and my husband through each contraction. Because of my quick labor there wasn't an opportunity for Elizabeth to be with me at the hospital, but she remained on the phone to check with the nurses about my birth plan. I really appreciated her communication and support through every step of the way. My birth experience was so positive and wouldn't have been possible without having Looma walking us through each step of our first birth experience! I also really appreciate Elizabeth's regular check ins and postpartum check-in. She really cares about her clients and is so knowledgeable and friendly! read more

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If you are able to book Elizabeth, you will be making one of the best Mom decisions of your life. I had her as my postpartum night doula for 7 weeks after my C-Section, and there is no doubt in my mind that she is the reason why my recovery was smooth and my breastfeeding journey has been successful. My first delivery was traumatic. It took me months to recover, my anxiety was was intense and every moment of breastfeeding was a nightmare. This time around, my biggest goal was to be able to still get time with my older child and have an established breastfeeding relationship with my new baby and she helped me achieve that and more. I also had her encapsulate and tincture my placenta, which I whole heartedly believe played a role in why I did not suffer from postpartum anxiety the way I did from my first baby. Elizabeth is incredibly nurturing, knowledgable and hard working. Many nights I just needed her to talk me through my worries and she would build up my confidence about what I was capable of and how to maintain my milk supply, while ensuring I was well nourished with snacks, food and beverages at all times. She went above and beyond what was asked of her and would make sure there were no loose ends before she left. A hot breakfast, lemon water, snacks and coffee would all be waiting for me (often with a sweet note) and would help me start my day off right. My 7-year old loved her as well and would ask every night if she'll get to see her when she woke up in the morning :) I really can't say enough about what a blessing having Elizabeth was for our family. I am a healthy and happy, exclusively breastfeeding (my now 11-month old), entrepreneur mom of two. Something I couldn't really imagine happening for me before and much of it is because of Elizabeth's time and care during our most vulnerable and precious time. read more

If you're like me and a first time mom who feels scared and clueless on what to expect then I highly recommend working with Elizabeth. I first met Elizabeth when my partner and I took her empowered hospital birth, comfort cares, newborn basics, and fourth trimester success classes. We walked out of those classes feeling extremely knowledgeable on what to expect. I knew my medical right, terminology, and most importantly what is happening to my body. Once I was actually in labor the hospital medical team told me that they were impressed on my knowledge with all that was happening and that is thanks to Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a great person to have in your corner. She was always available to text when I needed comfort, compassion or just had a question. She is knowledgeable, kind, and easy to work with. She's extremely experienced, and was able to offer me all that I wanted including encapsulating my placenta with easy pick up and drop off. Whether you're a first time mom or already have multiple children, you would greatly benefit from working with Elizabeth. read more

Elizabeth is the reason that I had such an amazing birth experience! My husband and I got pregnant in the start of the pandemic which means we were due right in the middle, September 2020. I knew I wanted to try to have a natural birth but there were not many options when it came to child birthing classes and having a doula in person with you during your delivery. We weren't even sure if my husband would be allowed in the delivery room with me! With all of the uncertainties and scariness of COVID, I began to panic upcoming our birth. Three months prior to our delivery date we met Elizabeth and we instantly felt more comfortable and supported. We did the virtual doula package with her and it was amazing! We had multiple (virtual)  meetings that were broken up into introduction, pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Before each meeting, she would send over hand outs and reading materials that would educate and prepare us for the meetings. So when it came to the meetings it just felt like we were chatting. She also is certified with Hypnobirthing and walked us through the whole process. She also sent over a cute delivery day care package before our date including essential oils, lactation cookies and tea, and a crystal. After all the meetings with Elizabeth, I felt knowledgeable so it was really easy to write a birth plan and feel really confident about it! When it came to our expecting time, we kept in constant contact through texts, facetimes and phone calls. She taught us about the whole labor process and even massages and pressure points my husband used to ease the pressure during labor. When things would come up that were not according to our birth plan, we discussed my options and either proceeded like the doctors has suggested or went with what Elizabeth had recommended. Everything turned out great! We had gotten the natural birth that we wanted and I was so relaxed throughout the whole process that I went into the hospital at 8cm dilated! Even after the birth of our son, Elizabeth checked up on us to make sure that we were doing alright. She sent over articles and videos that helped with breastfeeding troubles that I was experiencing. During the first week I started to feel a shift in my hormones and immediately started taking my placenta pills, a few days later I felt completely normal again! I highly recommend getting your placenta encapsulated with Elizabeth! Elizabeth is such a caring and supportive person, we are so lucky that we found her. Our birth would not have been as peaceful and beautiful without her support and wisdom. Do not think twice about having her as your doula! You will not regret it! read more

So grateful to have my placenta encapsulated and tincture made by Looma with such care, compassion and respect. Elizabeth is such a delight to work with. Highly recommended :) read more

I've had the pleasure of working with *almost* everyone at Looma: Elizabeth in prenatal yoga, and Aubrey and Kayla as my postpartum doulas. Each interaction is warm and filled with care. As a first time mom, being surrounded by people who were so thoughtful, understanding, and supportive was important. As far as postpartum doulas go, it is the #1 thing I would recommend for any family welcoming a new child. I was a little nervous handing over my little one on the first night, but those nerves quickly dissipated when I got some REAL, GOOD sleep. My husband had a child 14 years ago and was skeptical that we needed additional support in this way. He was ready to hunker down and do it all on our own - sleep deprivation and all. Looma converted him: on our last night with our doula he asked me whether we could extend our time with them! If that's not evidence of success, I don't know what is. read more

I knew I needed help through the uncertainties of birth, being a parent, and of course the pandemic. I looked for doulas and thankfully found Elizabeth. I instantly knew she was my person. She guided me and my husband, with compassion and true knowledge. I'm glad she was by my side when I gave birth. She has been a huge part of my life and miracle baby. We hope to have her guidance for any future children. If you're on the fence, take this as your sign. You won't regret it. read more

I cannot possibly imagine having such empowering births without Elizabeth by our side. Not only just during our actual birthing times but before, after and far beyond! She is the epitome of what a birth worker should be- compassionate, educated, experienced and grounded. She truly cares about community and mamas/parents in general. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty for us and has become like family. Before our first birth, my husband was very skeptical and didn't understand the purpose of a doula at all until he met Elizabeth. Let's just say that when we found out we were pregnant with our second baby, she was the first person he wanted to call and lock down! read more