I am so incredibly happy that Becca was our doula for our hospital birth. This was my first baby, and I knew that all I wanted was for the baby to be healthy and to avoid an emergency C-section if I could. We met with Becca and knew right away that she was the perfect person to help us in preparing for and giving birth. She immediately set us at ease by assuring us that the hospital we chose had an excellent Labor and Delivery team. She was 100% right about that, and everything else. She helped me trust myself and my body. I never thought I would have such an amazing and thoroughly happy birth experience. Becca really cares. It meant a lot to us that she also visited us after the birth to check in and provide some very welcome support. If we have another baby, we will definitely work with Becca, again! read more

I could not imagine my first birth without Becca! From the very first phone call, I felt an instant connection with her--she's such a kind, caring soul and a true expert in her field. One of the things that impressed me most was how seamlessly she read the dynamic between me and my husband. She always knew when to step in with support and when to step back and give us space. That balance was invaluable during such an emotional, vulnerable time. When my birth plan didn't go the way I had envisioned, Becca's expert advice and calm presence gave me so much security in the decisions I had to make. She helped me feel grounded, informed, and confident every step of the way and encouraged me to listen to my instinct and body. Another aspect of her support that you simply can't put a price on is how connected she is at Kaiser. She knew nearly every midwife and nurse, and because of her strong relationships there, I felt reassured that the care I was receiving was exactly what I needed. Her presence gave me an extra layer of trust in the whole process. Becca communicated beautifully, supported us with such compassion, and helped make my first birth experience one that I will cherish forever. I can't recommend her enough--if you're considering a doula, Becca is truly one of a kind! Thank you so much Becca! read more

Becca was a god send during the first couple of months as a first time mom. After a hard emergency c-section she took care of me and my baby with love, compassion and care. I would absolutely recommend Becca. Becca, if you read this we miss you, and so does Hannah :) read more

Rebecca was our Doula for an induced birth, and the care and support she provided was life changing! The physical, mental and emotional support she provides is priceless. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for support. Also, Kaiser paid for doula care which was the cherry on the top. Could not have been more grateful for the experience! read more

We are so grateful to have had Becca as our doula! As soon as I got pregnant, I knew I wanted to try for a completely natural, unmedicated birth in a hospital, and I knew that I wanted a doula to help coach my husband and me along the way. My midwife at Kaiser highly recommended Becca, and after our first meeting with her, we knew she would be the perfect person to assist us with bringing our first baby into the world. She helped coach us through the birthing process, birthing positions, how to best prepare my body for birth, how my husband could support me during birth, and helped us develop a birth plan. Becca is very well-known and respected in the doula community, and also at Kaiser Santa Rosa. She has been a part of many births at Kaiser and knows most of the nurses, doctors and midwives very well. This was a huge help for us because she told us what to expect with each shift change and knew exactly how each person operated. Through my 4 days of laboring and birth, Becca was there for us every step of the way. She coached us through labor and helped us make informed decisions throughout my induction, labor and delivery. She was my biggest advocate, and wasn't afraid to ask questions and speak up when my husband and I were not able to. At 5 months postpartum, Becca continues to check in with us. We are so grateful to have had her with us during our son's birth. We highly recommend her to anyone in search of a spectacular doula! read more

Becca was wonderful leading up to and during my son's birth. She coached me through the pain in a way I know my husband could not have. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a huge supply of resources to provide. We did the "Sweet and Simple" package and it was well worth the investment. It was to include a postpartum visit which was as far as I recall was not offered or received when all was said and done. After my birth I got a text message asking how we were doing, and when I texted asking about newborn care/support, she sent me a link to an agency as everyone she reached out to was booked. All in all Becca is amazing in her craft and I highly recommend her. If you think you'll need postpartum/lactation care, maybe buy her bigger package. read more

I worked with Rebecca as my birth doula and recommend her highly if you are looking for a supportive, calming, and knowledgeable presence for birth. I almost want to have another baby just to work with her again! My husband's review is that he doesn't know how anyone gives birth without this level of support. Rebecca was so helpful leading up to labor and helped me with managing emotions and expectations for spontaneous labor. Once it started, she was responsive and attentive to my individual needs. I gave birth at Marin Health and even though it was a little far for her, she arrived so quickly! During labor, Rebecca was great about tuning into my cues and meeting me where I was. My contractions were indicating baby was in an i opportune position and Rebecca picked up on that and helped me switch positions until I found the right one to shift baby. Once I did, contractions smoothed out and everything flowed from there. My baby ended up being huge and I had a hard time pushing. Nothing seemed to be working until Rebecca convinced me to try a technique none of the nurses had seen. Sure enough, two pushes later and I had my baby in my arms! I did all of this without any pain medication and never once felt like I needed it. Her guiding words helped me through the contractions and it felt completely manageable and natural. Once in the newborn days, Rebecca continued to support me, checking in with a postpartum visit and asking about baby. Her perspective and words were so helpful when it can be a particularly sensitive and trying time. I wish everyone giving birth could work with Rebecca or someone like her! It truly was a special and magical experience for welcoming a new one into this world. read more

It's impossible to adequately express how meaningful it was to have Rebecca in our lives after the birth of our first son. I've joked with friends that having her help as we transitioned to parenthood during the night saved me from postpartum depression but it truly isn't a joke-- I really believe it set us off on a positive note as new parents that is still with us now. I really had no idea what to expect as a new parent, and that was magnified by being a pandemic parent. Rebecca made us feel so safe, offered us sage wisdom, and essentially was an angel during our transition to parenthood. She integrated so seamlessly into our little family, and really life so much better for us. My husband and I were able to really enjoy our newborn while she lovingly cared for him overnight between feedings. I found myself looking forward to our late night chats (and to her delicious snacks that were a godsend while I nursed). She helped us get to know our son and his needs, and made suggestions to help soothe him that we still use religiously. She made me feel confident as a new mom and cared for during my slow postpartum recovery. I am eternally grateful for her care and only hope we are still local whenever we have our second child...so we can invite her into our home again! read more

Becca helped make my first birth experience everything I could have hoped for. From our first meeting early on in my pregnancy, my husband and I felt comfortable and at ease with her presence. She has an abundance of knowledge to share while helping you make informed decisions, without judgement or bias. The education, advice, and techniques she shared with me prior to birth were so helpful and powerful that I was able to labor at home for nearly two days. By the time I arrived at the hospital, I was 9.5cm dilated and nearly ready to push. I attribute this strength to Becca's support. Thank you, Becca, for helping make the birth of my daughter so magical and empowering! read more

From the moment we met Becca, we knew she was the perfect match for us! We began our search for a doula to assist with the birth of our son at the start of the 3rd trimester. Ideally, we wanted to find someone who would be able to prepare us for what to expect from and how to prepare for the birthing process, could join us at Kaiser in Santa Rosa, and support us in our plan for an unmedicated birth. Becca was highly recommended to us from a friend. She is warm, understanding, well-spoken, fun and extremely knowledgable about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The relationship we built with her over a few visits truly made the most amazing impact on this journey for us. We were perfectly comfortable having her with us every moment of the way and we hope to remain this close with her for the rest of our lives! From him: Being a birthing partner has taught me so much and made me a better person and partner. Becca's guidance supported me throughout this growth, and I ALWAYS appreciated the way she spoke to me when educating me on how I could best support my partner. Most of all, I loved how she cared for my partner from the first moment we met her. She treated us as if we were family. Becca was always helping us cherish moments together, providing us with wisdom that made a huge impact on this journey. I highly recommend Becca as your doula without any reservation! She's amazing! From her: Heading into my final trimester of pregnancy, I was feeling confident in my choice to have an unmedicated birth. I'd read all the books and crowdsourced as much information as possible from the women in my life. This lead me to realize how important it would be for myself and my husband to have a doula, someone who would support us and advocate for me when we needed it. Becca was more than we could have dreamed a doula to be. We so appreciated the one on one time during our prenatal visit and being able to have an open line of communication in the weeks leading up to delivery when we had questions or concerns. On the day of delivery, her support, knowledge and guidance was invaluable. Her wealth of experience made me feel confident and comfortable in laboring at home as long as possible, perfectly timing when to head to the hospital and her presence during labor was calm and strong - exactly what I needed! We look forward to continuing our relationship with Becca in years to come and are excited to hire her again when we decide to add another little one to our family! read more

Rebecca offered me the strength, wisdom and courage to have the birth I wanted. I truly believe in having a doula and would not have wanted to do it without her! She provided great support before, during and after the birth and always made me feel confident in my decisions. I wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth but was not sure I could do it. Rebecca came over at 1am to help me with my contractions during labor and assisted in getting me to be ready to the point of pushing. I had bad back labor and I wouldn't have been able to get through the contractions without her! I highly recommend having Rebecca as your doula and could go on and on....! ~Lauren read more

I am beyond grateful for the invaluable support Becca provided. She made the biggest difference in my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. With her by my side, I was able to have an empowering birth experience that I am still in awe of. She is incredibly gifted and had the most beautiful intuition during my labor - she knew exactly what I needed, when I needed it. If my husband and I decide to have a second child, she will be one of my very first calls! read more

Kind heart, calm demeanor and a wealth of information. Becca is a rare soul who has the calming presence and way of explaining things in easy to understand terms that every mom needs (especially a nervous FTM!). read more

Where do I start... Simply put, Becca is an angel. But there is no simple way to express our gratitude for having her by our side during the most wild ride of our lives. Becca was with us for 5 days of laboring at home. During that time we learned just how wonderful she is. Supportive, thoughtful, funny, loving, positive, creative. She helped keep the energy up, spirits high, music playing and brought such a sweet personal touch to each moment. I have so many fond memories of laboring with her there, which after 5 straight days of labor--that says a lot :) One of the biggest things for me was how much she educated and empowered both myself AND my husband, both before, during and after birth. Becca put a thoughtful emphasis on making sure my husband felt supported so he could be there for me. She helped guide us both separately and together to be our best selves for our baby girl. I also highly recommend Becca for postpartum support if you are considering it. It's been incredibly supportive on so many levels for us as a new family. She jumps right in the line of fire to help with anything she can and is just such a pleasure to have in our home. In the days of COVID-19, it's relieving to have someone who takes several precautions so that we can feel comfortable having her support in our home. We are are lucky to have found her as our doula and will do it all over again when its time! Thank you Becca! read more

Rebecca helped me after my baby was born by doing several night shifts. We have no family or friends to help us so having this available to us was absolutely essential and Rebecca did an amazing job. She even made my husbands lunch for the next day every night she was here and made me soups and easy things to heat up. Breastfeeding didn't work out for me and Rebecca was so helpful in helping us choose a bottle after our baby had rejected so many. She knew exactly what to get and what our baby needed. If we have another baby I will definitely be hiring her again. read more

We are so grateful we hired Rebecca as our postpartum night doula! Having her help care for our baby during the first six weeks not only allowed us to sleep more, but I also benefited from her breastfeeding help, knowledge on postpartum care, and reassuring answers to all of our newborn-related questions. Bringing such a knowledgable and loving professional into our home during that challenging time set our family up for success in the ensuing months. (Not to jinx it, but our 2-month-old baby sleeps through the night!). She is such a hard worker who is so dedicated to her clients, and clearly has so much love for babies! read more

Words can't describe how comforting it was to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Rebecca with us throughout our first pregnancy and birth. She was always available to answer any questions we had, from strange feelings during the last few months to what to expect at the hospital and from the hospital staff. She helped us feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge that everything we were doing and experiencing was completely natural, normal and right for our baby. As first time parents it can feel very overwhelming to have to go into a hospital or birth center completely alone, with zero experience, and feel confident that you will be able to stick to your birth plan with no hiccups. We were afraid we'd be persuaded by medical professionals at every turn that our plan wasn't going to work for x, y and z reasons and we'd be better off doing things their way. Rebecca helped guide us through that process and was our advocate, spokesperson, friend and comforter when we needed her. We can't recommend Rebecca enough and can't imagine what it would have been like to go through this experience without her. We went in for an easy all natural birth with no medical interventions but we had almost every complication in the book including pushing our baby to within 1 cm of crowning to an unplanned emergency C section. It was a roller coaster. It was a very difficult delivery process, and Rebecca helped guide us through it seamlessly- she was our touchstone and rock. She was also extremely comforting in our postpartum process. She came over and helped us talk through postpartum nutrition and hormonal changes to expect. Honestly she is part of our family now and forever. We will use her again for our next baby and we will recommend her to everyone we know. read more

I found Rebecca through a Google search when I didn't know anything about doulas, I just knew I would need one. She had high reviews and I decided to give her a call. We were able to meet and I felt comfortable with her from the start. Since this was my first pregnancy I didn't know what to expect. She came to my house several times and helped me formulate a birth plan. She gave me so much information and support and was always there to answer my numerous questions. She also gave me tons of resources about where to buy formula and helped me with names of pediatricians. Unfortunately, she was helping another family when I went into labor. Another gal from her doula collective was able to come be with me and she was fantastic. After the birth, I needed so much support and there were many times I thought I couldn't pull through. Rebecca and the doula collective were my saving grace. I HIGHLY recommend Rebecca. She is honest, caring, helpful and super supportive. She will make a positive difference in your birth experience and if I get pregnant again, I will want her as my doula again. read more

During my birth Rebecca was everything. She was extremely knowledgable and present - helpful and instrumental for my entire birthing journey from preparation for labor and delivery through to the challenging postpartum weeks. Rebecca was a wealth of knowledge during our meetings and referred us to the most wonderful birth preparation class. She was with me my entire labor as a calming and warm energy. She coached me through the depth of my natural childbirth when I did not think I could go one more contraction. She pushed me when I needed to be pushed and she comforted me when I needed comfort. The entire journey she went above and beyond for me and I always felt I had a true sister on by birth journey. I knew I could trust her with everything. After our babe was here she brought us nourishing foods and helped us problem-solve latching and breastfeeding issues, while recommending specialists and helping us find the support we needed on the medical side. We cannot recommend Rebecca enough and I HIGHLY suggest having her by your side for the journey that is childbirth. read more

I'm a midwife, and I have been so thankful to have Becca as my postpartum doula following the birth of my first child. She is supportive, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. She has made our transition to parenthood so much better. She will be my first call if I am ever pregnant again, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. read more

Becca is absolutely amazing. If you need a doula look no further. My husband and I hired Becca to help us navigate my first pregnancy and delivery. She was an invaluable resource and support. She helped me plan and prepare for a natural birth and supported us at every step along the way. My labor was long and the baby was not in an ideal position. After hours of pushing and some changes to the plan I ended up needing a c-section - Becca tried everything to help get baby out according to my plan - but when a c-section became the safest option she completely supported my decision. She is well known and respected by the hospital staff for good reason! If you want someone who will empower you during your labor I highly recommend Rebecca! We couldn't have done it without her. read more

Becca supported me postpartum after my cesarean. My partner was with our daughter in nicu at night and Becca would come take care of me at night. Her support brings tears to my eyes thinking of it. Love her! read more

Becca is the best! She made such a difference during my 42 hour labor. Her presence allowed my partner and myself to fully concentrate on bringing our kiddo into this world. We delivered at kaiser in Santa Rosa and because she is there so often she knew exactly who to ask for when things got a little rough. She advocated for me when I needed someone in my corner. She kept me calm when I was in tremendous pain. And she brought us In-N-Out when it was all over. After we came home she came over and folded laundry for me while I took a break from my newly changed world. Hiring Becca was 1000% the right move. She is amazing. read more

So happy I decided to use Rebecca. She is absolutely amazing at what she does. I was new to the area and found myself pregnant with my second child. I have no family in the area really and was very worried about delivering a baby alone without much help in a new city at a new hospital. My anxiety was through the roof and that's when I met my doula. She has a wonderful calming presence and really listens to what you want and need in terms of preference. It was great to have her by my side at every step of the birth. I was well informed about my options and took her advice about preparing for birth. She was also super knowledgeable about the hospital and the birth options and great with helping me at the hospital.I also did placenta pills for post birth care. Well worth the investment and time. read more

Rebecca is a gem! My first labor was over 30 hours, 3 hours of pushing and eventual csection. I really believe that having a doula to guide me would've maybe changed that outcome but who really knows. With baby number 2 I was determined to have not only a VBAC but also to hire a doula to help make that "dream" come true. I created a post on social media and one of the first recommendations was Becca and after reading her story on her website I knew I wanted to talk further. Our conversation on the phone got me hooked as she calmed any fears I had, and continued to do that throughout all correspondence. There can be so much fear around pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum so to have a fellow mother snd woman to stand by your side and encourage you to feel all the feels while being confident is Everything! Every birth story is unique and unpredictable so to have someone guide you, calm you and support you throughout this journey is a wonderful constant to have. I highly recommend Becca and all her services that she offers!! read more

Becca is truly a blessing in my life. My pregnancy, labor and deliver were all perfectly normal physically, but I was a wreck emotionally. When the time came, my very unsupportive and absent (ex)boyfriend was doing nothing to help but stress me out. Becca was there for me, going above and beyond what I expected of her. I attribute my very positive birth experience to her loving care. She knew all the right things to say and had helpful advice and positions, massage, and soothing hands to help me throughout my labor. Technically, she was very knowledgable and helpful with the hospital lingo, easily translating and reassuring me, as well as standing up for me against pushy nurses. She had snacks for me, a heating pad, etc. This woman is on top of it! If I ever have another child, I will without a doubt or hesitation be hiring Becca to be there for me and my family. read more

Where to begin?! Well we knew we wanted a doula after having a bad experience with our first birth that resulted in twin loss. We googled many doulas and met with 2 other doulas before meeting with Becca. We really liked the other doulas but for some reason we were not completely sold. We decided to meet with Becca. She made time to meet with us right away. Let me tell you, you can feel a beautiful spirit the minute you encounter it and that's exactly what my husband and I felt. She had a very calming presence and was very genuine. That was just the cherry on top because she was also very knowledgeable and experienced. We felt very lucky to have found her. We knew the minute she walked out the door she was going to be our doula. We hired her the next day. We scheduled our appointments and went over many details and she also educated us on a ton of stuff we had no idea about. She made my husband feel safe and assured him she was not there to take his spot but to help us both! She also said she would step in as much as we wanted and back off where we needed space. I loved the idea of having help that didn't take my husbands place in delivery. We came up with a birth plan. I told her I wanted a natural delivery and she promised she would help encourage that during labor, but she also said if I decided to get an epidural she was all for it. Basically just backing me up in exactly what I wanted. She was going to be my support. The day I went in to labor she showed up within minutes. She came prepared with oils, music and so on. She set the tone in the delivery room, nurses really seemed to like her because of how helpful and knowledgeable she was. It was like she was part of the team. Many people have a misconception that doulas are there to defend you from the "bad guy"but in reality she was there to form a part of the team and it really helped set the tone for the delivery. She was amazing the entire time. I can't go in to detail because I'll be here forever. But she was beyond what we expected and she is worth every penny!!!! She is an investment not an expense. If you are looking for a doula and are not sure if u want or need one, I'll be the first to tell you yes you do! You need Becca she's AMAZING!!!!! She helped this delivery be the best I could imagine. We are so grateful for her. She is heaven sent, we will forever remember the impact she made. Thank you Becca you are beyond wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I can't begin to tell you how amazing Rebecca was. I wasn't sure why my wife needed a doula and from the moment we met for coffee initially I knew she was going to be incredible. My wife was so much more comfortable through the entire process because she had Becca to call or text and that's all before labor even began. I firmly believe in having a doula now and I will not have any more kids without Becca by our side. read more

I'm not sure I can put into words just how grateful and blessed we feel to have had Becca as our doula. I didn't know what a doula was before I got pregnant and then my sister in law had one and she convinced me to look into it. Of course we looked up plenty in the Santa Rosa area and I interviewed a lot of wonderful women but the feeling that we had when we left the interview with Becca really sealed the deal. I didn't even have to think about my decision when we were driving home from meeting. Becca was there 100% from before the birth to afterward. She made a personal house call to discus what I would be possibly expecting during birth and although I was so scared, she made me feel like I could handle it all because women's bodies were made to do this! She took a lot of the tension away when my mind got the better of me and I really went into the process with a clear head and although still scared... MUCH more relaxed because I knew she'd be by my side. The weeks when I was getting close to my due date, she would contact me if she thought she MIGHT be out of cell phone range and she would give me an alternate phone number to call if I needed her. She would text me uplifting messages from time to time because I was over due. Every day waiting for baby to come was kind of getting to me! After being 10 days late and having to be induced, she met me at the hospital at 8 PM and made sure I was ok while the meds were doing their thing. My contractions began around midnight and we called Becca and she was there within 10 minutes. She stayed for hours while I labored and only left when I had a rest period. We felt bad because as soon as she'd left to go home and shower, we called and had to have her come back because things were happening! She was again, there within 10 minutes or less. She also was a wonderful support to my husband who had to watch all of the labor go on. She comforted him and made him feel better about everything, he said. After the birth she went out and brought back food since no one had eaten anything for a lot of hours. She came to the hospital the next day to see our new baby and make sure everything was going well. She then met us at home a few days after I came home and answered every question I had. I would and have recommend Becca to anyone who wants extra support in their birthing process. She is very respectful of your wishes, and wants you to have a safe and comfortable birth. You can tell in her demeanor that she just loves birth and she just wants to be by your side when you bring a miracle into this world. She can be as involved or not as you want. I wish that I could have everyone looking for a doula know about Becca so I will continue to suggest her to any moms out there looking for someone else on your side in the delivery room. Hospitals and doctor jargon can be so scary and I felt like I had another family member in the room who was 100% for me. I might have another baby just to hang out with her again. haha. If you are looking for a kind, compassionate woman that LOVES babies and the birthing process, please interview Becca and book her soon, I think she's going to have a waiting list one day soon! read more

Love In Labor - Becca, West and Amanda day after delivery. She's the best! - Doulas Near Me

This was mine and my husbands first pregnancy and wanted to make sure it was a positive experience and delivery. Rebecca came highly recommend from a friend and motivated us to meet with her. Rebecca's experience provided us with a wealth of knowledge for child birthing and postpartum care. Her compassion and energy made it extremely easy for my husband and I to choose to work with her. She met with us many times prior to delivery to discuss her role during the process, reviewed birthing techniques and provided nothing but support for me and my partner before, during and just after childbirth. When it came time to deliver Rebecca made sure we understood the birthing procedures that were taking place with the hospital staff and made us feel very safe. She always listened to our needs and acted as our voice when needed. We highly recommend any parent work with Rebecca for any phase of child delivery. read more

Becca is truly an amazing doula. I was hesitant on spending the $ at first, and in hindsight I'm so glad I did. Not only does Becca support you during labor, she is an incredible resource during pregnancy and postpartum. She fulfilled so many needs I didn't know I had. Becca is particularly amazing because she gives all of herself and her love to each one of her mamas. Her stamina is amazing, and you can bet she will be 100% present and there for you when you need it most. Becca made such a hugely positive impact on my entire birthing journey and I am forever grateful. read more

As an OB nurse, I have worked with many doulas over the past 15 years as also having been one before I started my career. Hands down, I have never worked with a doula as caring, compassionate and understanding as Rebecca. She has an innate understanding not only of the physical but emotional process of labor and is an absolute gift. read more

Becca is a wonderful doula and I am so grateful to her! From the moment she entered the delivery room, her calm, competent demeanor calmed my nerves about having to be induced at 42 weeks. Her sweet, strong spirit guided me, my husband, and my mother for over 24 hours, making my contractions bearable and time pass quickly through guiding my breath, fun conversation, massage, and getting me to walk, walk, walk. Her familiarity with hospital staff and procedures was a huge help in communicating with them. Although labor progressed quickly for awhile, mostly thanks to Becca's suggestions, things then slowed considerably, and for several reasons, it was determined that a C-section was necessary. This was far from my all-natural birth plan and I was flooded with doubt and guilt. Becca quelled my fears by ensuring me that all of the choices I had made were right for me and my baby and that everything was happening just the way it was meant to. The joy in which she helped us welcome our son is unforgettable. Becca has a generous and loving heart and her experience is evident in everything she does. No matter what your birth wishes are and whatever turns your labor takes, she will stand by you with unwavering support; I know I want her by my side if we have another child. read more

Love In Labor - Before going into surgery to finally meet my baby! - Doulas Near Me

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Becca is amazing! I knew she was the right doula for me within moments of meeting her. This was my 5th pregnancy and my 3rd time as a gestational surrogate. This was her first time as a doula for a surro delivery and she handled it beautifully. During my labor, she knew just what to do for both me and for the baby's mother. She showed the mom how to massage me during surges and also included my 8yr old daughter who was experiencing a delivery for the first time. She was a wonderful, loving, and calm presence in the room and I am so thankful to her for making my final delivery experience one of my best. read more

Becca was awesome. My wife had a home birth and Becca really helped us during the labor. She was very attentive to my wife and helped her through her contractions. My 20 month old was present during the labor and he had been suffering from an unexplained rash. He had been diagnosed with a virus but my wife and I were worried that it could be something harmful to our new baby. My wife went into labor about 6 hours before our scheduled appointment to get a second opinion on his rash. I called the doctor and could not get it rescheduled, and when the appointment time came, Becca took him to the appointment for us so I would not miss the birth of our second boy! She was amazing! Minutes after she left my wife gave birth to our healthy, happy boy. When she came back with our 20 month old, she made herself comfortable in our kitchen cooking us all some food from what we had available in the fridge. We felt so comforted and cared for and we both owe her a huge debt of gratitude for her service, and roll in our baby boys birth story. (Our 2 year old was fine, and his rash went away, but it sure gave us piece of mind to get the second opinion before our new baby was exposed) Highly recommended! read more

Becca was the first and only doula we met with because from our very first meeting, I felt so much love and warmth from her that I didn't want to go with anyone else. She made it clear from day one that she would embrace our journey alongside us and be there for any questions or concerns that came up, even before her official "on call" time close to the due date. When we decided to switch from Kaiser to a birth center, she was supportive and helped empower me to believe in myself and my ability to have a natural childbirth (despite having battled infertility and a previous surgery). I felt so much more confident going into everything knowing we had a support person who would help us understand what was going on and help my husband best know how to be there for me when things got tough. My labor was fast and super intense and hard. I could barely look at anyone and felt at times like I was going to die, but what I remember the most is Becca's encouraging words and touch. She is very intuitive and seemed to know exactly what kind of comfort or pep talks I needed in the moment. When I was struggling to push my baby girl out, she coached me on my breathing in just the right way so that I understood what I needed to do to make progress. I couldn't have asked for a better person to just be there for 100% support. Before going into this, I questioned whether we would need a doula because I figured, I would have my husband and a midwife. But I'm SO glad we did, because everyone has their role and to have someone who's only job is to be supporting you physically and emotionally is invaluable. Becca put me at ease and also helped my husband when he wasn't sure what to do to help me. She came and visited us at home after the birth and helped make sure my baby girl was latching properly and that we were doing okay. She even brought us dinner! I can't recommend her services highly enough. read more

Hiring Becca was the most proactive thing I did to ensure that I had the natural birth I hoped for.  Becca was the definition of a doula, she provided continuous support to not only myself but my husband as well.  I had a long, we're talking 3-4 days labor.  It was great to have Becca available for questions rather than calling the hospital.  She spent two days at home with us, walking, rubbing my back, chitchatting between contractions and most importantly encouraging me.  Telling me everything was normal, I was doing great.  Becca also stayed with us overnight and on the final day in the hospital.  She knew the staff and layout which made me feel more comfortable.  The staff also trusted that I was being cared for continuously allowing us more privacy. When I was feeling discouraged Becca held me up.  When my husband was exhausted Becca was there so that he could nap for a few hours.  She kept me hydrated. She made me feel safe and nurtured.  She held space for me to labor, contraction by contraction, and give birth naturally to my beautiful baby boy. Becca was my birth angel and I will be forever thankful to her. read more

When I began to search for a doula, I didn't know what to expect. I had suffered from prenatal depression early on in my pregnancy. I had read how having a doula helps to have a more positive birthing experience therefore helping to decrease the possibility of post partum depression. This was my first pregnancy and my husband and I felt that having a doula would be best for us. Before I contacted Becca, I had spoken with another doula over the phone. While speaking with her something didn't feel right. I felt no "connection" with her, which I know sounds silly just talking to her over the phone for the first time. When I got off the phone, I began to do some research. I looked on yelp and looked into several different doulas. When I came across Becca's yelp reviews, they all described how wonderful she is. What they were saying sounded like someone that was more suited for me, more like my personality. When I spoke with Becca, I instantly felt that connection I was looking for! She sounded so outgoing and caring! What sealed the deal for me to schedule a time to meet face to face was when I told her my due date (it was a few days after her birthday), she said she hoped I would have my baby on her birthday. Normally people would like to have their birthday off from work! I could tell that she really loved being a doula. When we met her, it was as if we had been friends for years! We instantly fell in love with her! My husband and I made the best decision by hiring her. She became more than just a doula, she became a great friend. She made it clear that she would be here for us anytime day or night. I called and texted her with any questions or concerns that I had. She is a wealth of information and always put my mind at ease. She would bring me teas that would help to calm me. She brought me dates and told me to eat them every day to help soften my cervix (which totally worked). She rubbed my feet and taught my husband how to give me the most wonderful foot massages and told him he needed to give me one AT LEAST once a day-and the fact that Becca said he had to do it, he totally listened lol-they were amazing when my feet were so swollen! She came over and we discussed what would happen once we got to the hospital, what medication could be used and different scenarios that could arise. Becca wanted us to be prepared for what would/could happen. When i started to go into labor, Becca was there for me/us every step of the way. She would explain what would be happening as we went along. If I didn't understand what the nurses or doctors were telling me, she would explain that also. Becca knows SO much and having her with us for the birth of our daughter, made our experience SO much better! She even made sure my husband was well fed so he didn't have to worry about leaving to eat and he could be there for me the whole time. After I delivered my daughter, Becca stayed for a bit to make sure we were still being taken care of. She came over to our house again about a week after she was born to help us with anything we needed. She stayed true to her word-she was always there for us! I can't say enough wonderful things about Becca-she is AMAZING! She will always have a special place in our hearts. I just love her and so will you! read more

Thanks to Rebecca from Love in Labor, I had a beautiful, joyous birth. I went into pre-labor at home and she arrived at my house very quickly when it became clear that I was progressing. She brought warm, calm energy and brought heating pads, essential oils, and other goodies to help me feel like a "birth queen." :) When my contractions started to slow down, she helped me discover what positions would help me progress (such as walking around my house). She also noticed that I was having back pain and showed me how to do some lunges to encourage the baby from posterior position. We labored at home with her for about an hour. She timed my contractions and knew exactly when to go to the hospital. She helped me progress just enough so that once we got to the hospital I was over the "hump" of pre-labor which can start and stop and completely shut down at times (like what happened during the birth of my first). Once we got to the hospital, I was 4 cm, which was perfect timing in my opinion. At the hospital, Rebecca continued to work her magic. For example, during one point in time, my contractions started slowing down again so she helped me through some gentle walks around the hallways (as she noticed this seemed to keep things moving along for me). This worked and my labor progressed beautifully. I also remember at one point towards the end of the labor, a new, young nurse came in who I felt had weird energy and was a bit rough with me. I literally looked into Rebecca's eyes and was able to refocus - she had been so caring and warm and so had everyone else at the hospital that I was able to let go of this one strange, very brief negative encounter. Rebecca also helped my husband get involved - he held my hand during every contraction and she helped him feel included in the process. I wasn't sure if I wanted or could afford a doula but now I know that it was worth every penny! PS. I would also highly recommend having nitrous oxide if it is available to you at your birth site. I've had two natural births now and this recent one, with the nitrous oxide, made the experience even more joyous. Between contractions, I was literally crying happy tears and kissing my husband and telling him how happy I was that this moment was finally here. With the nitrous oxide, I could still feel the contractions and be totally present, but it helped to release my anxiety. I felt in control and just slightly removed from the pain and therefore able to tap into the true beauty and empowerment of giving birth!!! read more

So I was pregnant with my first child. I am part of a hippie group, and they told me about doulas. Never heard of them before. I didn't think i needed one, because they said they were meant for emotional support. I felt fine emotionally, so i thought i didnt need one. But the other moms highly recommended me to see one, and gave me Beccas info. So i decided to give it a try. I am so glad i did. I had a med free labor, and my baby was faced up. So i was in a lot of pain. But she stood by me, helped me through the pain with breath coaching and exercise and dancing. Super good energy and awesome support. Dont know how i could do the labor without her!:) read more