I lucked out with having Sophia as my Doula!!…read more Sophia helped me deliver my first born baby boy this September 2022. I thought I was mentally prepared to have my first baby but I soon realized that if it wasn't for the support of the nurses and Sophia, my experience could have easily turned out not to be so great. The day of my delivery was the first time I met Sophia, but I instantly felt comforted by her with her calm demeanor and willingness to make my feel as comfortable as possible. As soon as Sophia got into the delivery room, she began helping me with my breathing and massages. She knew exactly what I needed. I asked her for recommendations on positions and technics to help with the contractions and she provided a selection (some that were new to me) to help with easing the pain. She helped me mentally with consistently providing encouraging words during each contraction and during my labor. Even after my delivery Sophia checks in with me during my postpartum. She really cares about my recovery and provides advice on whatever she can. She made my birth experience one to be proud of and I highly recommend her!!

My midwife recommended Sophia to me. I never knew I needed a doula until I met Sophia, I can't…read moreimagine the birth of my baby boy without her. As first time parents, she gave us insights what to expect before and during birth, and also helped us with my birth plan. When my contractions started, she came home and helped with pain reliving massages. Once in hospital, she kept continuing to support me. She made me and my husband be relaxed during the birth. I was able to handle the pain with her support ( no epidural or other pain relieving methods). She stayed with us in the hospital till my baby boy and I were well rested and kept checking on us with messages. She also visited me during postpartum and helped with a sitz bath, breastfeeding and pumping tricks. She is very easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable quickly. Recommend her 100%

We loved working with Redwood Doulas and would highly recommend them!…read more 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!)

We went with Redwood Doulas for a night nurse. Our baby came 3 weeks early so our original doula…read morewas 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!!

Leah is all around an amazing doula to work with! She is knowledgeable, patient, calming, and…read moreoffers great advice to new parents during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I knew from the first introductory phone call with her that she was the perfect fit for my needs. My review will go into detail on my labor and delivery experience and how having Leah made all the difference. If you purchase the L&D inclusive package, Leah's prenatal lessons are split up into three sessions so that there is no information overload. Since my pregnancy occurred during a time when all prenatal classes were converted to virtual web based lessons (COVID concerns), having Leah come to our house and show us ball exercises and techniques in person was really helpful for both me and my husband. I went into early labor which lasted for almost a week (baby was late). It was very painful for me with an extremely itchy belly and contractions keeping me up at night. I was in tears at one point just wanting to go to the hospital, and it was helpful to call Leah to consult with her what I should do. She calmed me down, talked me through my options, understood (from my tone) my pain level, and offered positive encouragement to remind me not to give up. Eventually, I found out via a blood test that I had a liver bile complication (cholestasis) which required me to head to the hospital on short notice for an induction. Luckily Kaiser allowed two support people (protocol as of early December 2021), so when I went into active labor, Leah was allowed in the delivery room with me. Without prompting she started massaging my legs/neck/shoulders, tied back my hair, and put a towel on my forehead to help relax me. I chose to go with an epidural, so each time I needed to flip over (so that the medication doesn't pool on one side of your spinal cord), Leah would help adjust the peanut ball to be comfortable so that I could keep on laboring until it was time to push. At a critical point after two hours of pushing, the doctors told me I needed to make a choice between vacuum assist or a C Section, both of which were undesirable to me. There must have been 15 nurses and doctors swarming in my room all trying to talk to me at one time while I was trying to make a decision. Leah helped by offering a middle ground option for me to try pushing in different positions first because she sensed my hesitation to go forward with only those two options. In the very end, I still had to go with vacuum assist, but if not for the extra pushes in other positions, the vacuum attempts would have failed and I would have needed to go to the operating room. Without Leah advocating for us, my husband and I would have likely just listened to the doctor and I probably would have needed the C Section, so I'm very grateful Leah was there to intervene in a sensitive way that didn't undermine the doctors professional judgment. I also purchased postpartum visits from Leah and she is an absolute gem when it comes to being supportive of all the things a new mom is trying to figure out in the first month postpartum. She is like a baby whisperer, always knows how to calm down my newborn (he loves to fuss and cry when it's just my husband and I). I'm very grateful to her for helping with household chores, giving me time to take a nap, watching the baby, and even bringing us hot meals. She also showed us how to give infant massages and a mind-blowing way to change diapers with no hassle and no more messy blowouts. Please trust me when I say Leah is a superstar! You will not regret working with her.

Having Leah as our doula was one of the best decisions we made for the birth of our daughter. We…read moreweren't sure about having a doula at first, but we heard how beneficial they can be to your delivery and we wanted to learn more. Leah met us at our house for a consultation and a friendly chat. We knew immediately that she would be a great fit for our family. Leah helped us feel comfortable and she showed genuine interest in getting to know us and our expectations for the birth experience. She was warm and kind, but we could tell she would be able to stand up for us if necessary. We especially appreciated Leah's philosophy of healthy mom and healthy baby, whatever it takes. We knew she would be an advocate for our birth plan no matter what. Leah helped make our delivery more comfortable and calm. She provided guidance for my husband and encouragement for me. She came super prepared and stayed with me the entire time to make sure things went as smoothly as possible. She tirelessly supported me emotionally and physically through her words and massage throughout my labor. We were so pleased with our birth experience and we owe so much of that to Leah. After the big day, she came by a few times in order to check on us and show us how to use things like the breast pump and baby carriers (and also get baby cuddles). She's been available to help us with any questions we have had. It was so helpful to have her as a part of our team and we strongly recommend any nervous parents-to-be to think of including her in theirs. We would definitely ask for Leah's help again!

I wish I had known about Kaylyn aka The Little Doula when I had my first child - and would give her…read morea 10 star rating if I could! I knew that with my second baby I would need help, so I researched post partum doulas and interviewed 3 (Kaylyn, Doulas by the Bay, and East Bay Doulas) before ultimately going with Kaylyn. She blew the other doulas out of the running with her extremely vast knowledge and experience, her genuinely caring and warm demeanor, and most of all - her love of babies. She was also highly recommended in my local Facebook moms group which made me feel more at ease about having a doula help me with my newborn. On her first visit, Kaylyn gifted me some postpartum supplies (cooling gel pads, lactation cookies, inspirational quotes book/journal, comfy socks, and an amazing custom binder full of advice and info) which was so thoughtful and sweet of her. Kaylyn provided overnight support and breastfeeding advice right after I came home from the hospital delivery, which was so helpful for me while I was recovering. She helped me feed, bathe, and diaper change the baby while I pumped and attended to my toddler and got much needed sleep. Unfortunately 3 days after coming home I was sent back to the hospital due to complications, and thankfully Kaylyn was there while I was away at night to help my family care for my newborn. I asked Kaylyn to provide me with overnight and occasional daytime support during my 4th trimester so I can heal, get some rest/sleep, and help my baby sleep better (gentle sleep conditioning). Kaylyn is also a certified doula and sleep trainer and by 6-weeks, my baby was sleeping for 5-6 hr stretches at night and is eating well (68% for weight and 88% for height at her 2 month checkup)! I was worried about having people outside of my family come help because of COVID and cold/flu season, but Kaylyn eased my worries because she wears a mask in my home and always around my baby and is super cautious before coming over and will let me know in advance if she has any concerns about health. Kaylyn is always there for me whenever I have questions and responds via text and calls. She is such a lovely, smart, and passionate person who loves helping moms and babies - I 100% recommend her if you're looking for a post partum doula!

Kaylyn was outstanding! She wasn't just excellent when she arrived, but was also incredibly…read morecaring, helpful, and guiding before I even knew what I wanted. She is incredibly sweet, warm, and comforting at a time when you feel overwhelmed, and I highly recommend her to anyone without enough support and expecting a child! She also makes incredible lactation cookies and soothing postpartum items. My experience: I had reached out to her before delivery without a clear idea of the help we needed, and she was incredibly sweet and communicative from the start. She actually remembered when I was due and sent a few check-in texts while I was arriving at the hospital, and asked how I was and told me where I could expect to go in the hospital. I was incredibly nervous and stressed (as one would expect) and honestly this really put me at ease. She then checked in a few days later, asked how I was doing, and made a few recommendations on how she could help. All without having met me yet or signed a contract! This really impressed me as to the quality of her service, and I ended up scheduling a few overnights, beyond what I had planned -- and she was right! Having her arrive at bedtime, she quickly assessed the situation (it was frantic chaos) while quietly sitting back, friendly and observing, but jumped in to help my older daughter get to bed, and then helping me figure out how to get the baby ready for her to help. The biggest godsend was of course having her help put the baby to sleep, change him, dress him, and burp him, all while my husband slept interrupted and I got a precious full 2.5 hours each time. I thought an overnight doula was pointless if breastfeeding -- I was very wrong. I'm really glad that I found her in the Mom Facebook group for Livermore and that I reached out - she was excellent!

Deanna was not my doula; but I wanted a consultation with her to possibly become my doula. Her CV…read moreappeared impressive, an educator and DONA certified, which is why I emailed via Yelp and her website to set a consultation up....never received a reply. Ended up going with someone who was prompt and responsive. Expected more from a veteran doula.

When my husband and I were preparing for our first baby to be born, I knew I wanted to hire a doula…read morebecause I wanted to give birth naturally with no epidural or any other pain medications. We did our research and chose three doula services that we were interested in. After having multiple phone and in person meetings with all three, I knew Deanna was the right one for me. Meeting Deanna for the first time is like meeting a friend you haven't seen in a long time. She definitely gives you a sense of comfort. She's also very knowledgable and answered all of my husband's and I's questions we had about my pregnancy and prepared us for what to expect during labor and delivery. When that day finally came (about 2.5 weeks earlier than expected) Deanna and my husband were on it. Both of them worked so hard to make me feel comfortable. Deanna definitely helped my husband be more hands on during my labor which took over 24 hours. As much as I wanted to give birth vaginally, I eventually had to get a c-section after pushing for 6 hours and trying all the possible birthing positions Deanna recommended. I was also prepared going in to the operating room as Deanna also educated us about what would happen if I was to get a c-section. Deanna was by my side the whole time up until I had the c-section. When the nurses where not available Deanna was moving the bed to get me to a comfortable position and also helping me get to the bathroom. So if you're looking for a knowledgable doula with lots of experience and is hands on, I would definitely recommend Deanna.

Stacey was our night doula for 8 weeks after we brought home our first baby…read more Having Stacey there to help us navigate the first few nights and weeks of newborn life was invaluable, she was able to give us advice and support for feeding, fussiness, extending sleep lengths, etc. The nights that Stacey was with us allowed my husband and I to truly rest, knowing our baby was under expert care. At first, we only booked Stacey for 6 weeks, but her experience and advice was so valuable that we extended for an additional 2 weeks, and we have no regrets! We'll miss having Stacey's help and guidance, but we feel so much more prepared for the next phase of parenthood after having her help.

Stacey was our night doula for our second child and a real game changer. We would count down the…read moredays before her next visit! She was really flexible in working with our schedules and provided such loving care to our baby girl. It's a big deal to have a stranger in your home with a newborn, and we always felt at ease with Stacey. I just wish I could replicate the long stretches of sleep she got with our baby haha.

Prior to this experience, I did not know a doula was available to new expecting parents…read more Janae was well trained, professional and available to any questions we had. She provided continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to us before, during, and shortly after childbirth to ensure a safe, empowering experience. Janae offered comfort techniques, advocacy, and guidance, which was very important to us. Janae's services also included postpartum support. I highly recommend her services to new expecting parents. She brought me and my wife comfort, confidence, a safe place for birthing our beautiful daughter. We couldnt of had such a wonderful experience without her. We are so Grateful and thankful to of had her by our side. Thanks Janae, we adore you!!!

Unable to answer basic questions regarding her work / how she helps clients during discovery call…read more Rudely cut the call when we sought clarification on the vague information provided. Given our experience, we're unable to believe the authenticity of the reviews seen on this page. Needless to say, would NOT recommend!

Loved her content, so helpful during my own pregnancy and a great resource for my own doula clients.read more

We discovered Bridget near the end of our pregnancy just searching on YouTube for breathing…read moretechniques and natural birth / labor ... that's how we found that she was a doula in the Bay Area! We quickly set up time for a FaceTime call and an in person meeting ... she seemed to be a great fit but we weren't sure if we wanted to hire a doula this late in the game but was always something we thought about. After getting to Know Bridget a little bit more we felt that she may be the missing piece that would help us feel at ease going into labor... And she definitely was ! Bridget is an absolute gem of a human, she is professional, punctual, approachable, funny, caring, genuinely interested and very knowledgeable. She worked with us only a few weeks but eased my nerves and anxieties from the days leading up to labor, the days in the hospital and even the days afterwards as she checked in on us. If you are in the Bay Area and you are thinking about getting a doula - there is no one better ! She was flexible, understanding and available when we needed her In the labor room - she was a rock star, helping me breathe through all of the pain and uneasiness ... trying different positions, setting up my room with lights and candles and essential oils --- she brought her whole bag of equipment, tricks and knowledge into that room To ensure an amazing experience for me and my birth team. She helped us navigate through difficult decisions, empowered us to ask the right questions and encouraged us with no judgement Without a doubt one of the best decisions we made for our birth - and truly a main reason I can look back and love my birth experience