COVID-19 (Nineteen review challenge) Locally owned…read morebusinesses only. Review #3: I hired Fresno Birth and Baby after I had a great interview with them a couple months prior to my daughter's birth. I met with Megan and Melissa and I warmed right up to them immediately. Truth be told, I didn't even meet up with other doulas. They were recommended by my OB, so I figured they were the best (because my OB is the best). We had two prenatal visits at our house with three separate doulas - two came together at each visit. I felt comfortable with all three, and it felt great knowing I had a whole knowledgeable and supportive team by my side. We had a text chain that I had access to 24/7, and I knew I might only have one attend my birth, or all three, depending on how things turned out. Long birth story short, Melissa P was the only doula who came for my short birth. And honestly, I wouldn't have had such an amazing and short birth without her presence. My husband was amazing of course, but I knew I needed a doula and Melissa was definitely the one for the job. She had such a calming presence and I could not have done it without her. She remembered the details of my birth plan when no one else did (myself included), and we stuck to it. I am devastated that under current hospital rules at Clovis Community, CRMC, and St. Agnes, only one visitor is allowed during birth. Like I have said before, I needed Melissa there, just as much as I needed my husband. Anyway, I've given their contact info to my friends and hope that business will boom for them when these rules have been lifted. These women are the best!

From the owner: As doulas, we are educated & experienced guides through pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood…read more We arrange individualized preparation for your unique birth. We know that you will make the best choices for your family based off of your own needs and desires and we will do our best to make sure those expectations are honored by everyone surrounding your birth. We provide hands-on continuous support through your labor and birth. We utilize proven comfort techniques nd continuous encouragement for a safer and more satisfying birth experience. We present you with evidence-based information, and act as a living resource to help you understand your body, your birth, your baby and your choices.

Could not recommend more!…read more I had been co-sleeping with my 2yo daughter, experiencing choppy naps, and dealing with a very late bedtime (10pm ish) for many months before asking for Joan's help. I just wasn't sure where to start, and how to push through the challenges I knew were inevitable. Joan made a plan and guided me through every step. It wasn't easy but Joan had prepared me for that. I didn't feel uncertain about what we were doing. Along with her experience and wisdom in all things sleep, Joan has such a calm and reassuring demeanor, so you feel incredibly supported through the whole experience. We caught up twice a week on zoom to check in Joan uses a gentle approach which I loved. It took about 4 weeks for my daughter to get to the point where I can put her in the crib 100% awake and she takes herself off to sleep without assistance. The first 5 days/nights were pretty intense, but it's amazing how quickly my little one was able to learn how to sleep by herself, and now at a reasonable hour! Thank you for everything, Joan! Couldn't have done it without you :)

Joan is amazing to work with! So thorough and empathetic. Her strategies are amazing and they work!…read moreShe helped me with my third child, which I thought I had sleep figured out by baby number 3 but he was always so crabby and come to find out I had his sleep schedule all off. Joan held my hand throughout the whole transitioning process and made it all possible. I highly recommend Joan and her services.

I'm really surprised how few people take advantage Of Doula Services. This service was amazing for…read moremy wife and I. I had no idea what was going on and literally didn't know how to support my wife during her pregnancy other then rushing to get her food and paying bills. Breyonna was very informative and sweet I felt so much better as a man supporting my wife through all of this. So confident I might have another! Lol not really I really miss getting sleep. Reasonably priced, Worth the money, and the time.

From the owner: Maya Bee's is a Birth and Postpartum Doula business supporting mothers and families. Maya Bee's…read moreaims to create safe spaces for mothers to share their concerns and wishes about their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. Maya Bee's was founded to take a holistic approach toward pregnancy, labor and the postpartum period within Fresno’s diverse population to promote healthy outcomes for mom and baby through informational, emotional, and physical support.

I am so grateful to YELP for pointing me in the direction of Melissa's birthing classes! We had…read moreconflicts with several other birth class dates in the area and she offers private classes that can be scheduled at your time. These are a little bit more expensive, but not a huge inconvenience and well worth it. I started communication with Melissa by completing the interest form on her website, and just a little bit later I got a text message from her saying that we can schedule at my convenience and asking if I have any questions. We were able to hold a date and time with a deposit and we got everything set up over text and through PayPal. We even had a time conflict about a week prior and she was willing to work with us and host the class in the evening from 6pm-9:30pm. The classes are held at her home, and she has a whiteboard, tv and a comfy sitting area. She let me recline in the chair too, which was nice and relaxing. She made sure we were comfortable and offered us snacks, coffee and water. There is a book and videos that goes along with the class, and while we didn't get through the whole book, she does a nice job of pointing out the big stuff and will gladly go over or review what your preferences are. Melissa used to work at Clovis Community and so if you are planning to deliver there, she has the unique experience of knowing the process/protocols. My husband and I left feeling very informed and supported. We did not feel overwhelmed because everything was explained so nicely and at a pace that worked for our understanding. I highly recommend you using Melissa for a birth class! She also let us know about offering lactation classes with her too. This is something we are highly considering! We even have an Infant CPR set up with her in the next week and we are looking forward to it.

I've read all the baby books and figured the class would be more helpful for my husband. Boy was I…read moresurprised! I definitely learned a few things and Melissa was wonderful at answering all my questions. My husband definitely feels more confident being the support person I'll need during L&D. I recommend taking her class, it's educational and helpful. Sign up early enough, I waited until the last minute and I'm lucky I made it right before my due date.

Sara is amazing! She helped with the birth of my second child, and she made the entire experience…read moreso much better. I appreciate how she listened to what I wanted, and helped me talk through choices, and respected my wishes. She brought her expertise, but followed my lead. She was a wonderful partner to have in labor, and I appreciate all the support she provided me - and my husband - so much! Sara has such a kind heart and pleasant, calming presence. I highly recommend Sara's services as a doula!

Sara is very kind, patient and knowledgeable in field of pregnancy and newborns. Highly recommend…read moreher to all pre/post partum families

Very nice & clean office. Welcoming and friendly staff. Overall would recommend…read more Driving 45 minutes away was worth it

I came here as a new patient on New years eve and saw Destinee to get my Nexplanon removed and she…read moredid an amazing job! She offered me a alternative birth control which has also been amazing! My most recent follow up she did answer all my questions about pregnancy that i had and was extremely helpful.

My bestfriend of 12 Year's was having a baby and was completely nervous about doing it in a sense…read moreon her own due to her husband out because hes in the service. So we took to the internet because I heard many at Starbucks were talking doulas and that's where I found Sara Regan! Her passion for birth helped my bestfriend and I find excitement to the unknown. Sara definitely helped calm all of our nerves with her vast knowledge and connections she has here in Fresno. With her 24 hour contact it made it easy to find out information that we were curious about at 1 in the morning lol. Our favorite part about having Sara as our doula is that she became apart of our family. I really enjoy those who go above and beyond for their client and she did exactly that. Now we continue to show pictures of our little nugget of joy! Please contact Sara and I promise you that you'll have such a blessing experience!

Loved my first appointment with Mommy's helper! Karissa was amazing and explained everything…read morethoroughly which not only eased some of mine and hubby's concerns and fears, but also made us feel comfortable on how we can approach our birth plan, and what to expect in the next couple months leading to labor! I am so happy a service like this is available in Fresno, and also excited to continue working with you ladies! Thank you so much!

From the owner: Choose Mommy’s Helper for compassionate doula services in Fresno! As the Central Valley’s first…read morelicensed postpartum in-home help agency, we offer a unique blend of expert doula support and perinatal health aides. Our flexible and affordable services are tailored to meet every family's needs, including those with special requirements or tight budgets or needs. Experience personalized care that supports both maternal and paternal health. Contact us today to begin your journey to a healthier, happier family!

I've gone back and forth about writing this review, as a bad review for a small company is not…read moreinsignificant. But after many many months I am still disappointed and angry with my experience. I also learned from my midwife that my experience is not unique and happens to many women who hire Dutchess of Doula. 1. I hired Joytonia under the impression that she was my doula and that she would attend my birth unless some extenuating circumstance came up. This is what she told me. She decided to book a vacation hundreds of miles away on my due date. She told me, "don't worry, your baby won't come on time anyway, I'll be back in time." Well, she wasn't. She sent a doula I had never met to attend my birth. This doula was kind and attentive, but a complete stranger. According to my very experienced midwife, "Joytonia never attends births". My experience, apparently, is not unique. 2. As another reviewer mentioned, the birth class is not worth your time. You read from a packet the whole time and receive outdated, inaccurate nutritional advice. You could get the same quality education from your hospital. 3. Other than my first meeting with her, Joytonia was never on time or, usually, rescheduled the meeting day of. So my husband would take time off work to be at our meetings, only to be told Joytonia couldn't make it and we would have to reschedule. I know birth workers have unpredictable schedules (with babies coming at unpredictable times), but missing our meetings because of attending a birth was never her reason. Her excuse was usually that she double-booked or was too far away to make it to the meeting. 4. I don't care about this one really, but the package included a gift for baby and we never received anything. 5. For a pro in favor of Dutchess of Doula, the price (at the time I paid) was lower than any other local doula. So if you don't mind having a stranger attend your birth, maybe this could work for you. But I would never pay $1000 again for this service. Pay slightly more for someone who cares enough to not go on vacation during your birth. Take a hint from the misspelled name (it's "duchess", no "t"), this is an unprofessional operation.

First off let me start by saying these ladies are so PHENOMENAL! I was referred to by a friend and…read morethe ladies did it disappoint. I was a gestational surrogate in my last trimester, and after some research I decided that having a doula was going to be in my best interest. That way my husband could stay home with our children and I would still have someone for support. Unfortunately, I gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the bright side I had Joytonia there through it all physically and Brandy via video call (and she stayed on the call from beginning to end; a total of 8 hours). These ladies make you feel more like family than a client. After having two of my very own children I figured I knew all about child birth. BUT after taking one of the child birth classes I realized I had knew what society showed. I was always a pro-epidural person. Before meeting Joytonia I had it dead set that I was going to have an epidural just like I did with my own kids. After taking the child birth class and meeting/hearing previous clients' birthing stories I came to realization that going natural is something that our bodies are built for. I also learned that I did not need to get an IV, which is something that I thought was necessary. Needless to say, I learned so much from; meditation, breathing techniques, birthing positions, and oh those God given massages! Overall, I would recommend the ladies 10 fold. I swear I'm so ready to get pregnant again just to "work" with the ladies again! Nothing better than people that are passionate about what they do. Side note: I gave birth all natural, and Joytonia handled my mouthy stubbornness with a grain of salt.

I contacted a few lactation consultants in the beginning of 2025. Colleen got back to me and I felt…read moremost comfortable with her. She came to our home and made us feel so comfortable asking questions and addressing my concerns around my baby latching properly. After the initial visit I had follow up obstacles that she always made time to answer with care and knowledge. I would highly recommend her to any mother looking for lactation advice or doula services! She was wonderful!!

This was my third birth and my first home birth, and the care I received from Coleen was truly…read moreamazing. Compared to my previous hospital births, the difference was night and day. She made me feel safe, heard, and fully supported in every decision. During pushing, her calm coaching helped me through the toughest moments. Her postpartum care was just as exceptional -- she made sure both my baby and I were doing well, helped with breastfeeding and offered support and reassurance during the early days of recovery. I never felt rushed or overlooked. I'm so grateful for her and wish I had this level of care with my earlier births!