We went with Redwood Doulas for a night nurse. Our baby came 3 weeks early so our original doula was initially unavailable. Redwood doulas was responsive to help us get another interim doula right away. Doula Thais stepped in to help us super last minute. She was extremely professional and helpful. We were triple feeding when we first got back from the hospital, so doula Thais would every three hours bring me the baby, then bottle feed her while I pumped, then clean all the bottle and part pumps. When she left in the morning all of the bottle and pump parts were cleaned and organized and ready for the next day. She listened and helped us figure out our game plan for the nights. She was very communicative about her availability and it was great she was able to help on such short notice. We only had her for a few nights but would definitely recommend her to anyone considering her, she even followed up asking about our baby and how she was doing weeks later! Doula Suely was the other doula we worked with. We worked with Sue for about 7 weeks and she was so critical for helping us get peace and sleep. She was great and easy to work with and schedule shifts for the week. She went along with whatever schedule and plan we wanted for the night. But when we were uncertain about something, or wanted advice for reflux and spit up she was extremely helpful with her advice. You could tell the love and care she had for our baby! It's nerve wracking handing your baby over to someone for the entire night but it was so easy to trust Sue. She helped us get some extremely critical sleep and always ensured my pump parts and the bottles were clean in the morning. We ended up extending our contract by three weeks because Sue's help was so critical to our family. I can't recommend Sue enough!! read more

We loved working with Redwood Doulas and would highly recommend them! Kymberlie is SO incredibly warm, understanding, empathetic, and compassionate. She was a great help in setting up the initial meetings with doulas who she thought would be a good match for us and figuring out schedules and such. During a postpartum call, she was so kind and empathetic. I just can't say thank you enough to her for her kindness. Doula Thais was our birth doula and was amazing in every way. She was incredibly supportive to both my husband and I, helping us navigate the unknowns pre-birth, during labor, and afterward. I had some medical issues crop up that required an extended postpartum stay and she was so so kind and continued to reach out and check in on me, which meant SO much to me. We also did a baby wearing session with her and that helped both of us feel more comfortable that we were wearing our baby correctly (those darn things have so many darn straps and snaps and doodads, lol). Regarding postpartum night support, we had initially gone with a doula (who ran her own business) that we hired outside of Redwood Doulas. Within two weeks, we were desperately looking for other help as this private-doula-for-hire was just not jamming well with us. We reached out to Kymberlie and she was able to help us do some trials until we found a doula we matched well with. We were able to snag a couple weeks with Doula Ivette and we loved working with her just as much as we did with Doula Thais! Doula Ivette came in the first night and was able to identify that our baby was gassy and helped show us different techniques on how to de-gas her! We continued using those techniques for the next few months while our baby's digestive system was sorting itself out. We weren't able to continue with Redwood Doulas after a few weeks as we had contacted them too late and we weren't able to find continuity of care with just one doula. For this reason, we decided to hire another private-doula-for-hire outside of Redwood Doulas and similar to our first experience doing this, this private-doula-for-hire just was not as professional as the doulas from Redwood Doulas. I bring this up to highlight that our experience with Redwood Doulas was truly exceptional. I contacted and spoke with A LOT of doulas and different agencies around the bay area and the team at Redwood Doulas was my favorite to work with. They were always ON TIME! Which is like SO FREAKING KEY when you're a first time parent holding a baby who has been screaming their head off for hours hours and nothing you do is working and you need a break from that damn yoga ball bouncing you've been doing! Lol. When my private-for-hire-doula would come late, the intense baby screams tears at you every additional minute you're waiting. But Redwood Doulas never did this to us. They were always on time- thank. goodness. Lol. So all in all, work with them!! They're awesome. (Open to DM's if anyone has questions, etc!) read more

Our experience with Redwood Doulas was fantastic and an integral part of our first baby's birth. I would highly recommend them for both birth and postpartum support if you are looking to be truly taken care of mentally and physically. Kymberlie, the owner, was so gracious with her time in helping us find the right doula pair for us and also understanding what our needs were as first-time parents. Throughout birth and postpartum she continuously checked in on our well-being. Tess & Maria were our doulas through the birth and postpartum process. Both were extremely responsive, caring and knowledgable. As a first-time-mom, I had a lot of questions which they took the time to answer but also make sure that they were only supporting me in making the decisions myself, not making them for me. When my due date came and went, they were the mental support I needed in reassuring me that my baby would indeed arrive on her own perfect timing (the days go by SO slowly at that point, it feels like forever!). Through my birth, Tess was there to support me and guide me through contractions & delivery. She always knew the right thing to say in the moment and I truly couldn't imagine the process without her there. Both Tess & Maria helped us get through the first two crazy weeks of newborn life, and were essential in helping me get through the first stages of breastfeeding. I probably would have given up if it weren't for them! We are so grateful for their support and will surely partner again with them in our future births. Thank you Redwood Doulas! read more

I can't say enough great things about everyone at Redwood Doulas. They played an important role in supporting me during the birth and postpartum of my first child. I felt supported and really taken care of from the moment I reached out to them. I initially reached out to another Bay Area doula agency but they were unable to find me doula support even though I live in the South Bay. I then reached out to Redwood Doulas and Kymberlie was immediately responsive. We had a great conversation, and she quickly paired me up with doulas for first my son's birth and postpartum. Kymberlie provided so much information and was so helpful to me as I navigated my pregnancy journey. I also took a lactation class with her and boy that was so helpful. I'm happy to say my breastfeeding journey has been super successfu; a lot of that was due to Kymberlie's advice. My doulas' were also incredible. Doulas Bri and Ana were very kind and responsive from the beginning. Bri especially was an absolute angel during my labor. My husband and I were so grateful to have her with us during the entire labor. She's an absolutely lovely and kind person and someone you want in your corner. For postpartum we were paired with Doula Bianca. Bianca was also amazing. She was so kind and loving with my son and her support the first month really allowed my husband and I the chance to get our footing as new parents. A massive thank you to Kymberlie, Bri, Bianca and Ana for being such incredible partners to us in our journey. read more

I love Redwood Doulas! From the beginning until the very end, Redwood Doulas have been nothing but caring, sweet, supportive and amazing during my whole pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Kymberlie, was very attentive, thoughtful and communicative during the on-boarding process. During our interview she asked very thorough questions and was very personable. Even after we were matched with our amazing two doulas she continued to communicate with my husband and I. Tess was 1 out of our 2 doulas. She was so attentive to me whenever I would text in our group messages. She always offered helpful advice, responded to me in a timely manner and always shared great resources with me. I ended up having a c-section and Tess knew that it wasn't what I wanted my birth story to be but she ended up calling me before I went in for my surgery to share words of wisdom because Maria (other doula was on her way to me). Tess shared words of encouragement before I went in and it made me feel so much better and validated my feelings. Her voice and her calmness was so powerful in that moment even though she wasn't there in person. Maria, my 2nd doula, was literally my lifesaver. Throughout my pregnancy she also would respond to me in a timely manner, share advice and resources for me. I ended up having GD during pregnancy and Maria was able to provide me with tips to help my blood sugar levels. During my pregnancy journey I ended up having to go the hospital at 31 weeks, and Maria drove there to be with me and my husband. She helped guide my husband when the OBGYN would do cervical checks on me and she would tell me everything what they were going to do to me to prepare me which I am grateful for as she was also there to help advocate for me and give me choices and remind me of what I can ask for. I ended up giving birth early at 32 weeks and Maria was there. She was there before I went in for my c-section as she calmed me down and helped move all of our items to our new room. She also stayed with me after my c-section while my husband went to the NICU with our baby. Maria stayed with me while I was in and out of consciousness for hours. I think she came at 10pm and didn't leave until 4am when I was awake and asking for my husband. I cannot stress enough how much Maria meant to me throughout my pregnancy! Postpartum, both Tess and Maria came to our home to meet our babygirl and held her. They were able show us infant massage and answer any questions we had about newborn care. They also were my confidants in my postpartum emotions. Our family loved them so much! My husband and I would have not gotten through all that we've been through without them! I highly recommend Tess and Maria! I recommend redwood doulas! For our second child we are definitely hiring Tess and Maria again. They are family read more

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As a soon-to-be first-time mom, I was so anxious about the delivery process. Thanks to Doula Thais' support and care, my labor and delivery experience was *so* smooth and positive! She met with me before the delivery to help me better understand the labor and delivery process, prepare the nursery and answer any questions that my husband and I had. Thais was always incredibly responsive either via text or phone. While I was laboring through the contractions, she helped calm me down by offering words of encouragement and light massages and helping me into more comfortable positions. She slept/waited in her car at the hospital while I slept and waited for the meds to kick in. During the actual delivery, she was excellent at coaching me through the pushes (I listened to Thais rather than my midwife) and working with the hospital staff. I truly had an wonderful birthing experience and I credit a lot of it to Thais! read more

I absolutely made the best decision for me and my growing family by going with Redwood doulas. This was my first pregnancy so I wanted to have lots of support and Redwood doulas offered exactly that. First Kymberlie is great, on our initial call, she discussed my pre-birth, birth and postpartum goals, fears and concerns. She made me feel so comfortable and validated with my concerns and thoughts. She then matched me with my doula team, Ana and Brianna. These women were so amazingly kind, sweet and knowledgable. Through the prep process, I was able to get to know both of them and together we built my ideal birth plan. Brianna was so kind and sweet and sent me motivational messages whenever I was having concerns. She provided me with holistic advice that helped tremendously! I loved having them both as a team so I knew I was going to be taken care of during my birth by someone and I knew and trusted to advocate for me while going through a huge life event. Since it was my first time being pregnant, when I was getting closer to my due date, I would text them day and night updates and they responded quickly and reassured me and gave me great advice and tips! While my birth did not go exactly to plan, Ana attended my birth and advocated for me and I cannot thank her enough. Even though I had my partner there, having Ana was a great relief. She was able to relay my questions, wants and even demands to the nursing/hospital staff so my husband could tend to me and I could focus on my labor progress. I even chose Ana to be in the room with me when I was limited to choose only 1 support person during my birth. I also might add that my birth was on Anas own birthday and she was up and checking in every few hours the night before my birth and rushed over when we gave her the call that things were picking up in the early morning hours! She stayed through the whole birth and provided support and comfort measures that I didn't even know I wanted!! Im so happy that Ana and my baby are birthday twins! At our postpartum visit, Ana and Brianna provided great advice for me and my husband for navigating the first few days as new parents and for my postpartum recovery. They taught us how to swaddle, gave us advice on how to dress our newborn for sleep in the cold fall nights and even gave us tips on how to trim the crazy delicate baby nails! We absolutely loved their support through and through and cannot thank them enough! read more

If you're looking for kind, warm, and genuine humans who you can trust to help support you on your journey with a new baby, look no further! First, a few words on Kymberlie, the owner: We worked with Kymberlie to get post-partum support for our baby boy after he was due. Our boy ended up coming into the world 6 weeks early and Kymberlie was so flexible throughout our journey. She reassured us that support would be ready once he was ready to come home from the NICU, no matter the timing. Kymberlie was so wonderful to work with - she is super communicative, responsive, and kind! Kymberlie set us up with doula Victoria for the first 2 months after our boy came home. We are so happy we chose Victoria! She was so kind and flexible. We realized we wanted to switch from half day/half night support days to all night support days and she easily made it work. She took care of our baby boy as if he were her own. She's empathetic, warm, and personable. She always asked me (as the new mom) how I was doing and if there was anything she could do to help or even just talk through together. My husband and I would get so excited each day we knew Victoria would be coming to our house. And she was always on time and a true professional. In addition to taking care of our son throughout the night, she did his baby laundry, and cleaned bottles and pump parts. She always would share a detailed note of everything that happened during the night and it was so helpful to learn from her techniques (such as lengthening the time between night feeds). Victoria was truly an angel during a difficult and chaotic time for us. And it was so easy to trust her with our baby from the get go. My husband and I genuinely miss having her and her warm personality around! I don't think we would have gotten through the first two difficult months of parenthood without Victoria and Kymberlie! We would recommend Redwood Doulas in a heartbeat for post-partum care! read more

A really helpful service. Maria was excellent. She was always in time and always professional. We really learned a lot when she helped us on some of the nights. Being first time parents, it's invaluable to be able to watch someone with a lot of experience and test their techniques even when they're not there. read more

This is a belated review!!! Kymberlie the owner, Laurel my birth doula and Maria and WONDERFUL and I will go back to them in a blink if I ever going to have a second baby. Maria saved us from the thick of postpartum. She was calm, confident, supportive, and our newborn Henry immediately calms down with her. Both me and my husband learned so much from her about how to best care for Henry. After the immediate weeks, we still left last couple sessions and we used them at around Henry's 4 months age. I initially wasn't sure how it is going to be helpful since i fell like we gradually become more comfortable taking care of henry ourselves; but Maria's presence gently helped me to find time for myself, and give guidance and support on how to find a good nanny going forward. I felt immensely grateful for those conversations i had with maria, to receive insider tips from a source that i trusted. It also feels integrating to see henry be with maria not only from when he is a tiny but also have maria see him grow and we talk about how fast he grows, and how big and heavy he becomes. We don't have much family around and Maria serves a familial role just like Henry's aunt. read more

We had a great experience with Bianca from Redwood doulas! She was our day doula and she taught us so much - from how to bathe the baby, feeding and helping with pumping etc. Kymberlie from the office was also super helpful in getting us backup care when Bianca was not available. Highly recommend! read more

My husband and I had an amazing experience working with Redwood Doulas! As first time parents, we needed a lot of help navigating several unknowns which come with a newborn. When plans of family coming to help fell through, we reached out to Redwood Doulas for postpartum doula support at the last moment. Kymberlie was very prompt in responding to our request, matching us with doulas and answering all our questions. Bianca was our daytime doula and she was simply the best! She taught us invaluable things which helped us tremendously in learning newborn handling skills and postpartum recovery. She taught us critical skills, such as bathing our baby, calming him when he was fussy, diaper change, massage, feeding, etc. She was also very prompt in responding after hours to our texts. We truly couldn't have survived the initial weeks without her support. Highly recommend Redwood Doulas, and specifically Bianca for postpartum doula support! read more

As first time parents, my wife and I were looking for some support to guide us through the journey and ended up choosing Redwood Doulas after receiving a referral from a friend. We spoke to their team through a few zoom meetings and decided to go their birthing services as well as their postpartum services. The team is very professional and caring and were always available to answer questions we had about out newborn. We choose to get full night nanny care for the first 6 weeks and decided on doulas Juliana and Maria. They are bout outstanding and great doulas and were more than happy to answer any questions we had about our baby as well as breastfeeding inquiries. We could tell they really liked caring for children and were very gentle with our little one. Our baby was a little colicky and the doulas recommended some items such as gripe belt, and drops to help with it. After around the 5th to 6th week baby was no longer colic and was sleeping through the night. I would highly recommend them, their team is top notch and would definitely refer any friends who are interested in any of their pre or postpartum services. read more

Redwood Doulas was a GODSEND to our new little family! We found them through yelp when I was 38 weeks pregnant. Our previous plans for a doula (not from Redwood Doulas) had fallen through at the last minute and we were panicked about what to do. This was our first baby and we really needed help. Kimberly responded right away and got on a call with us to determine our needs. Within a day we had multiple options of great doulas to meet and were able to do interviews right away! We found the most incredible doula, Bianca, who truly became like a part of our family. She took such great care of our little one and taught us skills that we use to this day! We even extended the amount of weeks of support because she was so amazing! THANK YOU REDWOOD DOULAS for easing the transition into matrescence! If we have another one we will definitely work with you again! read more

I cannot recommend this Kymberlie and Zelle enough!! They were the most amazing doulas I've ever met, and I've interviewed plenty during my last two pregnancies. For my latest pregnancy, I hired Kymberlie as my birth and postpartum doula and Zelle as my labor / 2nd birth doula. Both of them were SO very helpful during my prenatal pregnancy, providing me and my husband all the information we needed to feel prepared for childbirth. I honestly did not feel nervous about the birth because I knew I'd have both of them by my side when it was time. Overall, the birth went VERY well. My water broke at home, and since there was some meconium in it, I had to go to the hospital right away (instead of laboring at home). At the hospital, Kymberlie was there when labor was getting more intense and she was by my side, helping me every step of the way through the laboring, childbirth, and afterwards. When my husband, my baby and I went home a couple days later, Kymberlie was our Night Doula and took care of me and the baby very well for 5 nights. I was finally able to get some sleep! In addition to all the help they've provided, Kymberlie also encapsulated my placenta which I am now taking as a supplement. She processed it in a very professional, clean and healthy manner and I'm so thankful to have it :) Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend Kymberlie and her team... I feel like my birth and postpartum period were very enjoyable because of them! read more

We are so grateful that we made the right decision by working with Redwood Doulas postpartum to support our family. Initially we had to make a last minute change in finding a doula since our baby was born around the new year and it is hard to find support during the holidays. Kymberlie was super responsive and introduced Doula Ivette and Thais to step in quickly. We are so grateful that they are the most amazing doulas you could ever find. Both are incredibly caring, loving, genuine and supportive from the first day we met, and our baby boy instantly love them for their gentle and sweet personality. We as the first time parents get to enjoy the moments by taking a break, and learn the professional practice of newborn care, like how to change diaper appropriately, how to avoid diaper rash, how to paced feed a baby, how to bathe a tiny baby and how to calm him down when he has an upset tummy. These will benefit us in the long run for sure. They are also able to empathize the first time mom in every aspect, such as ease the challenges in breastfeeding in early days and make sure I have enough rest to recover. I can't express enough how appreciative I am to their support and company for the first two months after childbirth. They also make themselves available in text messages beyond work hours. It always brings me a smile when I know my doula is coming the next morning. Overall, I highly recommend the service of Redwood doulas, especially Doula Ivette and Thais, to support any mom's postpartum experience. read more

Hiring our doulas for both the birth support and the postpartum weeks has been one of the BEST decision we made during my pregnancy. It's a very professional organization with highly experienced doulas. Our doulas are always on time, responsive over texts, and experts in their advice and the way they take care of women and young families. Doula Maria was an incredible support during the birth of our baby boy - it would not have gone this well without her energy, her benevolence and her care. There was absolutely no judgement, but pure dedication and we were extremely lucky to have her on our team. Doula Tess and Ivette guided us during the first postpartum weeks and were amazing at taking care of our baby, showing him the most caring and loving attentions. In the meantime, the executive team would check on us and answer any lactation questions we had. It was truly an AMAZING experience that I would highly recommend. read more

We had an amazing experience with Redwood Doulas and our amazing birth Doula Maria. This was my first pregnancy and I have always been nervous and scared about the labor and delivery process. My husband was there with me for emotional support but I really wanted someone there who had a lot of knowledge and experience with the birth process to help guide me through it and honestly hold my hand too. Maria went above and beyond for me, I went into labor on her birthday and she didnt bat an eye at showing up for me and now my son and her share the same birthday :) she has amazing bedside manner, I truly felt cared for and looked out for which is exactly what I was hoping for. If you need extra support during your birthing experience I highly recommend Maria. Also special shout out to Kymberlie for always checking in with me via text and phone call on how I was doing and happy to spend an hour chatting with me about any post partum questions I had, that was so appreciated as well and was truly above and beyond! Love you guys! read more

Maria and Tessa were amazing. It's been 6 months since I've given birth and every time i think back to that day i get all teary eyed because it was exactly what i wanted. (The birth plan did not fully happen how we intended it to but the experience, support, environment.. it was all what i wanted it to be. ) all thanks to Tessa - she stayed with me the entire time and helped me through contractions, got in the shower with me, held my hand, talked me through procedures so that i wasnt surprised by anything going on. She checked monitors and explained what was going on, she made sure I ate and stayed hydrated , she encouraged me through ever single contraction (and there were a lotttt of those!) Maria was also great! She was not part of my birth but i could only imagine how great she would have been. She has just a very calm, peaceful vibe - someone you want to be around :) I think Tessa and Maria both compliment each other in the best ways. If you are considering a doula for your birth .. I'd pick them. Over and over again read more

We had a great experience with Kymberlie and her team! Our postpartum doula, Suely, really helped us get through the first few weeks after our daughter was born. We'd highly recommend them! read more

This was my first birth and I am so thankful we had Kymberlie as part of our birth team. She was so amazing at preparing us for all of the things that can come up before and after birth. I felt very well informed and prepared which really put my mind at ease. She was crucial during the birthing process, she heard me and my needs and made sure the nurses were hearing me as well. Kymberlie also took some precious photos that I am so thankful for because that was the last thing on my mind and they are priceless. I cannot imagine going through this amazing life event without her by my side. read more

Redwood Doulas kept me sane during my postpartum time. I worked Valerie and Kaylyn for nighttime doulas and it was the best experience. I knew my baby was in good hands for the night and I got a full nights sleep. Kymberlie was always checking in with me to see how I was feeling and how my experience was going. I truly appreciate the support Redwood Doulas was able to give me and the wonderful gift of sleep. Highly recommend this company of doulas. read more

Tess and Maria made a huge positive impact on my pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum experience! I reached out to Redwood Doulas part way through my second pregnancy. I didn't have a doula for my first birth and ultimately wasn't happy with my first labor and delivery. The owner, Kymberlie, really cares about the moms and matching us with the best doula team for our situation. I was attempting a VBAC and Kymberlie matched me with Maria and Tess. They ended up being the perfect team for us! We met several times prior to my due date which made me super comfortable inviting them into my labor space. Maria and Tess are super experienced and knowledgeable, along with being very caring and gentle. During labor, Maria was very hands on and helped me relax and get comfortable. Having a doula team made it possible to have a doula with me during the very long labor (around 40 hours). Tess tagged in and was a very calming presence. She helped me make decisions during labor, held my hand during the scary parts, and said all the right things during the pushing phase. Both doulas really listened to what I wanted and needed. They both advocated for me and helped involve my husband in the process. I don't think my VBAC would have been possible without Tess and Maria and I know I they improved my labor and delivery experience. I'm 6 weeks postpartum and I still get frequent check ins from Kymberlie, Maria, and Tess. Redwood doulas is amazing! read more

I can't recommend Redwood Doulas enough - they are just fantastic! I worked with them for the birth of my first baby, and I felt so prepared and confident heading into the birth experience. Zelle was my birth and postpartum doula, and she was amazing! She was so kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. For postpartum care, she was phenomenal and connected with our baby immediately. I always felt so well cared for and supported throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. Kymberlie is also amazing and would check in with me consistently throughout my journey to ensure everything was going well and that I had the support I needed, including when it was time for me to go back to work and find childcare for our little one. The process to hire doula support through Redwood Doulas was so easy as well. read more

Asking Kymberlie to be our Doula was one of the best decisions my partner and I have made together. From our first meeting, Kymberlie stepped into our family as our guide - from teaching us the best birthing positions based on my physical needs, to providing books and articles on topics of interest, to touring our hospital of choice with us - Kymberlie helped us to feel fully prepared (and excited!) for our daughter's the birth and post-partum. In the birthing space, Kymberlie was an invaluable birth coach and advocate for my needs when I could no longer voice them and was an amazing support for me and my partner throughout. read more