If you're considering hiring Angela, do it. It was one of the best decisions my partner and I made…read moreduring my pregnancy, and I can confidently say she was worth every penny. From our very first conversation, we were drawn to Angela's calm, grounding presence. She immediately made me feel safe, and I had a strong sense that I would be well cared for, which turned out to be absolutely true. We were also impressed by her experience, her commitment to continuing her education, and her familiarity with both my OBGYN and the hospital where I delivered. What set Angela apart most was how completely judgment-free she was. From the beginning, she made it clear that her role was to support my birth, not impose her own opinions. From decisions such as considering an induction or planning to get an epidural, she always provided balanced, evidence-based information and helped me think through my options without ever trying to sway my decisions. She empowered me to make informed choices that aligned with my values and birth plan. During labor, Angela was everything I hoped for and more. She was my emotional anchor, a wonderful advocate in the hospital, and an incredible support for my partner. Since our families live far away, she filled such an important role for us, bringing warmth, reassurance, and steady guidance throughout the entire experience. After I got my epidural, she continued helping me labor by guiding me through different positions to encourage progress, and she always seemed to know exactly what I needed in the moment. One thing I especially appreciated was how she built genuine relationships with the nurses caring for us. She took the time to get to know them and even brought small appreciation gifts. It created such a positive atmosphere, and we ended up with an amazing care team that made our hospital stay even better. The prenatal meetings were another highlight. They were thoughtfully structured and left me feeling informed and confident going into labor. Practicing labor positions and comfort techniques with my partner beforehand made a huge difference, and seeing all the tools and techniques Angela had in her toolbox gave me confidence that I'd be well supported no matter how my labor unfolded. What many people may not realize is that Angela's care doesn't end after delivery. We scheduled our postpartum visit for the day we came home from the hospital, and it was one of the best decisions we made. She helped me get my recovery supplies organized, set up the baby's bassinet and other essentials, and made our transition home feel so much less overwhelming. One of the most meaningful gifts she gave us was a beautifully written birth story that she documented throughout my labor and delivery. It's such a special keepsake that I'll treasure forever. Looking back, I honestly can't think of anything I wish Angela had done differently. She exceeded every expectation we had. My partner and I are so grateful for her guidance, compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support.

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Angela as our doula because our birth experience (including…read moreall the prenatal touch points and postpartum) would not have been the same or as positive without her as we recently welcomed our baby boy. We immediately hit it off after facetiming (we found Angela via Doula Match) - Angela exudes such a calming and grounding presence and is the perfect balance of bringing evidence based knowledge/approaches and positivity. She was super flexible and catered to our needs and wants throughout it all. We had an induction birth and leading up to it, Angela provided so many helpful resources (e.g. referrals, videos, articles etc) to help me prepare and supplemented any gaps I felt I had with my OB. During my labor, Angela had ALL the tricks and tools handy to help me get through the physical and mental pain and was right by our side throughout it all providing words of encouragement and also fit in perfectly with our care team (e.g. getting me into different positions, advocating for me to have time to labor down before pushing). It was such a mental relief walking into the induction knowing she was going to be there to support me and my husband as it was my first time delivering. I really can't think of a single negative or constructive thing to say about Angela - she was the absolute best decision and a small part of me wishes I was still pregnant to be working with her ha! Angela is worth every penny as a doula and you will walk away with a friend as well. Can't recommend her enough! THANK YOU ANGELA!!

I met Cassie when I started attending her pre/post natal yoga classes and instantly knew she would…read morebe the perfect fit to be our doula. Her yoga classes kept me in shape & challenged me whilst also giving me respite when I was too exhausted & just needed to rest. The friendly, inclusive atmosphere she creates makes her classes a great place to meet other new parents & air any anxieties that no doubt other parents to be are having. Cassie is also very funny and kind. So I booked her to be our doula. She has now seen me through the birth of both my children. Our pre-birth meetings really helped us come up with a plan for labour whilst giving us loads of information. She was always on the end of the phone & was invaluable in the hospital offering comfort tips, advice, massages, cold flannels etc. I would highly recommend both Cassie's classes & her work as a doula.

Cassie is a fun loving teacher who provides a wide range of info about prenatal yoga and birth…read moreduring her classes. She is a trained doula as well as an experienced yoga teacher. I've been practicing yoga for 15 years and through two kids and she is the whole package. I enjoy the class for the yoga, but also for the environment she creates. I leave the class feeling restored and excited about my pregnancy. I practice with her at Forward Fold in Encino, which is a bit of a drive for me but it's worth it.

I thank the friendly Universe for the timely knowledge received about who such a doula is and why…read moreit is needed. Looking back, I absolutely can not imagine how my birth took place without the invaluable support of Kayla - my best and beloved doula, and already dear friend of our family. The duration of my birth was about 60 hours, most of which I was in high-intensity bouts. This period was very difficult, and without Kayla, I certainly could not handle it. Tens or hundreds of positions, riding on fitball in different variations, the use of riboso, endless massages, respiratory techniques and many other things - has become its great contribution to facilitating the birth process. For almost three days, from the stage of labor until the baby's birth, Kayla was with me, supported and spent tons of energy to ease my condition and give me confidence that my body would cope with its main mission. Unfortunately, or fortunately, everything went not according to my plan, and an urgent transfer to the hospital from the birthing center, where I planned to give birth naturally, was required. For the last day in the hospital, my husband and I had to take dozens of important decisions, from taking antibiotics to the possibility of cesarean. Kayla was a huge psychological support not only for me, but for my husband. A true professional, delicate and neutral in her position, she gave us the freedom to decide, leaving us alone at the right moments. Very strong in spirit and body, and at the same time a man of subtle soul, emotionality and sensitivity. My eyes see in her a real angel sent to earth with a special mission - to fill this world with mercy and love! No words can describe my deep sense of gratitude to Kayla. It will remain with me for the rest of my life, as a valuable memory of the birth of my first baby... Kayla, thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have in my life! To write a review for you is a great honor for me! A low bow and all the best to you and your wonderful family!

My husband and I interviewed Kayla along with other doulas and immediately felt comfortable with…read moreKayla. Not only did she seem very service oriented, but you could tell she had a passion for this line of work. Kayla was very flexible with everything and provided us with a lot of information. Some of it was a refresher and some of it was new. We had the typical pre-delivery meetings, went through the plan, discussed what-if scenarios and set the plan. Communication was always great and when the day finally came (one week late) Kayla was with us at 2 am until delivery later on that morning. During the labor and delivery process she did exactly what we needed which was remind us of the plan, talk about options and overall just provided support for my wife and myself. The labor and delivery went excellent and this being our second experience with a doula we cannot speak anymore highly of it. Kayla has a real passion for this and I would highly recommend her.

My wife and I initially assumed we didn't "need" a doula; how wrong we were! After experiencing a…read morebirth with Rachel it's impossible to imagine doing it any other way. From the very first meeting we felt an immediate sense of relief. It was no longer just the two of us anxiously staring into the unknown; we knew we had someone in our corner to educate and support us, a guide through this very uncertain time. In our meetings ahead of the birth, Rachel prepped us for the process ahead, all the while listening empathically and guiding us to imagine what we wanted for our birth experience, something we'd barely thought about until that point. When my wife went into labor Rachel came over in the middle of the night, helping her labor at home as long as possible, knowing when it was time to head to the hospital. Throughout the birth Rachel was tireless in the two-person job of supporting my wife, emitting an infectious calm that we all needed (including our nurse!) She also found ways to periodically check in on me, without ever losing attention on my wife and the human being she was birthing. Rachel was also a godsend when she came on to help us through the postpartum: cooking incredible snacks and meals (much healthier than we would've done otherwise,) telling us when we needed rest, helping my wife through her recovery and teaching us how to care for our new tiny dude. We'd put so much attention to the birth itself that we almost underestimated how crucial having support for the weeks to follow would be. And let me tell you: it's crucial! Rachel was incredible throughout and I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a calm, empowered birth and postpartum experience.

When I started my journey to motherhood, I wasn't sure what a Doula provided, or if I even needed…read moreone, as it seemed like such a luxury. Having gone through this experience with Rachel made me realize she is the reason I was able to have the birth and postpartum experience that I didn't even know I needed. Not only that, there is no way I could have accomplished what I did without her. She gently guided me along the decision making process, and never made me feel like I "should" choose one way over the other. Rachel gave me the right information and helped me connect to my inner voice so even though I was doing something I'd never done before, I felt confident in my choices as a soon-to-be-mom, and gave my husband and I the tools to advocate for ourselves through the process. She was there for me leading up to my labor. She supported me, held my hand, and offered a calm loving presence during the birth of my son. And she gave me the guidance, love and nurturing that I so needed as a vulnerable new mom figuring it out at home for the first time. The confidence she helped me uncover and connect to in myself as a mother has spilled over into all other parts of my life. The right combination of words doesn't exist that could ever really express the gratitude I feel for having Rachel in our lives during such a transformational experience, but it's safe to say my son, my husband, myself and our dog all view Rachel as a beloved part of our family.

Nancy has been with my family twice as our postpartum doula/night nurse, and we feel so incredibly…read morelucky to have found her. She supported our family for 8-9 weeks after the births of our children and truly made those early postpartum weeks feel manageable rather than overwhelming and scary. Nancy has the warmest, most nurturing presence -- she's kind, caring, and incredibly intuitive. She's the kind of person who comes into your home and immediately becomes part of your family. She helped us get both babies on a schedule and guided us through all the uncertainty that comes with those first few weeks. For every question, she had an answer. For every challenge, she had a plan to overcome it. More than anything, Nancy became our village when we didn't have one. Her support meant everything to our family, and we were so grateful to have had her by our side during such an important time. We've joked that we'd have a third child only to have Nancy back with us for another extended period of time. We truly cannot recommend her highly enough! Separately, I experienced Nancy's Mayan postnatal massage and the Closing of the Bones ceremony. As with everything she does, Nancy was so caring and ensured the massage was tailored to my body's specific needs. The Closing of the Bones ceremony helped me feel so centered and calm, like I had put a big, beautiful bow on my pregnancy journey, and was ready to move forward with getting back to my regular self. It was an incredibly special experience that I would recommend to all new moms.

"Wonderful experience with Nancy's Ancestral Mayan Abdominal Massage. I felt relaxed, supported,…read moreand deeply cared for. Nancy is knowledgeable, gentle, and truly passionate about helping women heal and reconnect with their bodies. Highly recommended!" -- Erika Castillo

I didn't believe writing this review would be difficult, because Breana's support felt like a dose…read moreof calm and ease to our family. But reliving your birth story means crossing paths with a version of yourself you didn't know existed. And maybe that is where I will start. I remember a conversation I had with Breana on the phone, as I was getting closer to my delivery date the anticipation, dread, worry, and nervousness's of our child's arrival surged. She shared, "The person you are now will not be the same person who will be in the hospital, nor will it be the same person who walks out of the hospital." This statement held true, but I didn't understand the magnitude of sincerity it carried. If Breana wasn't part of our story, I wouldn't have navigated the level of confidence and courage I did. Giving birth can be frightening and intimidating. Having a BIPOC doula serving a BIPOC community with profound knowledge and experience, is hard to find. But Breana's services are truly the epitome of support.   Since the moment I met Breana, I was met with nothing but wisdom, poise, knowledge, care, gentleness, and a place where all my questions could be answered. She met each of my worries, doubts, and angst and held them safely and replaced them with encouragement, assurance, and edification.   Breana set me up with free resources so I could prepare ahead of the birth. She assisted me with putting together my birth plan. Thinking back, she included my husband in every part of the experience, that was wonderful. She provided me with an emergency kit that served me well during early labor and had checklist.   During our labor, Breana didn't leave our sight. Whenever my husband and I felt doubtful, we turned to Breana. She deliberately changed the atmosphere, by creating an ambiance warm, calm, nurturing, and safe. She provided relief when I needed it the most. She wore so many hats, she became our behind-the-scenes photographer. She gave my husband a break so he could catch a breather. She truly went above and beyond to the point that she slept in her car to ensure she wouldn't miss any crucial part. She advocated for me every step. My labor did turn into a C-section birth, but I felt I needed Breana more so.   She provided postpartum support for an entire year. I had a lifeline and access to her wisdom for twelve entire months. Let me tell you, that is priceless, she educated me on crucial PP care. She created beautiful art pieces for us of my child's first home, and she encapsulated it to aid with my recovery.   Breana provided care that felt personal, tailored to me. Hiring Breana as our doula was the best decision our family could have made. Thank you, Breana, for all that you did for us, the patience you provided this mama, the bountiful knowledge you shared with us, and the level of attention you gave us.

Looking for a Doula? Search no further! I was on a hunt for…read morethe best Doula and came across Breana randomly and was extremely drawn to her, for some reason I had the strongest gut feeling that she was going to be the perfect match for me and my husband. Right a way meeting her she was very knowledgeable and had such good energy radiating off of her. Me and my husband left the interview feeling great and knowing we would love for her to be our Doula. She helped me get through my contractions and deliver naturally, I couldn't imagine her not being there she was my safe space. I'm beyond thankful for her through it all. I even referred her to my best friend and now she's helping her bring in a little one very soon. Thank you again Breana!

Carrie was a miracle worker. My wife and I had to start our newborn daughter off with formula at…read morethe hospital, and when we got home we tried to do an immediate transition to breastfeeding. And thus began the most hellish 24 hour period of our lives. My wife would spend hours trying to breastfeed, and we just plain didn't know what we were doing. Our daughter would struggle with latching and become frustrated and combative. When she did latch, we didn't know if she was getting any milk. Each feeding went like this, with our daughter becoming progressively poorly fed and more distressed. Feedings became lessons in frustration with ourselves and our daughter became so irritable and upset that she would fight us during changings, feedings, and nap times. She was screaming, kicking her legs, red in the face, pretty much non-stop. It was horrible for our mental and emotional health, and the next day we were drained and at the breaking point. We knew we needed help. We were fortunate enough to find Carrie online, and when we contacted her she responded immediately and saw us within the next couple hours. She arrived at our home for a consultation and spent the first hour just asking questions, observing how we fed our daughter, and learning about our and our daughter's needs. After that, she spent the next hour giving us pointers and showing us correct feeding technique, answering all of our questions about nutrition, feeding patterns, bottle feeding vs breastfeeding, and helping us craft an overall feeding strategy. This allowed us to gently transition from formula to breastmilk over the course of a few days, teaching our daughter the right habits for latching and feeding, and teaching us the right mentality and approach so we had the right expectations for ourselves and for her. Within a couple days, our daughter was on a healthy schedule of feeding at the breast, topped off with a few milliliters of formula to ensure she was full and getting enough nutrition. A few days after that, and my wife was able to fully feed our daughter using breastmilk alone AND she was able to produce enough milk with the pump to build up a surplus. This was such a night-and-day change that we almost couldn't believe it! Carrie, thank you so much for your coaching and your support. You've been there for us at all hours. Your advice is a perfect blend of goal-setting and pragmatism. Your calming presence in this process has meant so much to us. You're the best!!

Carrie was a godsend. My baby had a tongue and lip tie, but even after it was released, we…read morestruggled with painful latches and chomping. She came over twice to help me, and she was so supportive and kind. Exactly what a new Mom needs. She also explained the technique in a way that finally made sense (other LC's were confusing.) Her follow up support via texting was also incredibly helpful. We were able to drop the supplementation pretty quickly, and five months later, we are still exclusively breastfeeding. It's such a vulnerable time, and breastfeeding can be such an emotionally loaded challenge for so many women. I'm grateful I had Carrie to help us on this journey and to meet our breastfeeding goals.

This was my second pregnancy and second doula experience. I delivered my first baby in Michigan and…read morehad what I would describe as a perfect labor and delivery. Everything I wanted it to be and with a great doula by my side. So First Sight had a lot to live up to. Let me say Lynette is nothing short of amazing! She was with my husband and I as we welcomed our twin boys into the world this past June. This experience was NOTHING like my first "perfect" labor and delivery. Lynette remained calm and reassuring as all parts of my "birth plan" began to unravel. She supported us through the process and made suggestions as we navigated all that was happening. And in the end I was able to give birth mostly drug free (had to be induced) and naturally to my little guys. Did I mention one of them was born footling breach! And boy did I need Lynette's coaching to get that baby out! If you want someone by your side who is confident, calm under pressure, knowledgeable, reassuring, and just down right a joy to be around PICK LYNETTE! She is truly gifted to do this job. I promise choosing her will greatly enhance the experience of bringing your baby/babies into this world. Don't hesitate call her today.

Lynette was such a blessing during the birth of my son. As a first time mom, I had no idea what I…read morewas doing. Lynette took the time to answer all of my crazy questions and walk me through creating my birth plan and preparing for my son's arrival. On my delivery day, Lynette never left my side. She helped me and my husband stay calm and gave us the support and encouragement we needed to make some really tough decision. I ended up having to have an emergency c-section which was super scary but Lynette was so encouraging and helped ease my anxiety. I would highly recommend Lynette. She is kind, loving, nurturing, reliable, and extremely knowledgable.