Nicole was fantastic to work with. We had a unique situation and she was willing to work with us. Throughout the pregnancy Nicole was there for us when we had questions, supported and helped us build a birth plan and prep work to support, she had referrals for specialists we might have needed, we felt ready to go into birth empowered. During delivery Nicole was amazing helping keep us educated of what was happening, advocating with staff and helping make sure our birth plan was followed. Postpartum she was and has been there to answer questions and has been an invaluable resource. Thank you Nicole! read more

I had such a wonderful experience with Nicole! From the very beginning, she was so easy to talk to and took the time to explain the entire process, which made me feel comfortable and informed. Her prices are very reasonable, and her communication throughout everything was excellent. She even delivered my placenta pills right after I got home from the hospital, which was incredibly convenient during such a busy postpartum time. I also love that she's local to the Coachella Valley and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her services to any expecting or postpartum mom looking into placenta encapsulation! read more

Nicole is amazing! We were looking for a doula covered by our insurance and we were so glad to have found Nicole. We took her Childbirth and Beyond course alongside having her be our doula for the birth. As first-time parents, Nicole's Childbirth and Beyond course gave us a lot of knowledge to prepare for the birth and caring for our baby. As a doula, Nicole is so calm and supportive. Leading up to the birth, she was informative and gave us lots of insight of our options. We felt informed about all the decisions going into the birth. She was also responsive about all the questions we had, even for late night texts! Going into the birth, we were afraid that we were dilated enough and the hospital would turn us away. Thankfully, she knew better than us and joined us for our birth right on time! Nicole was so calm and reassuring during the birth. Her solid presence was so appreciated during our birth. She also took photos of the birth, which we are so grateful for to be able to look back on for years to come. We HIGHLY recommend Nicole to anyone!!! read more

Nicole has been s AMAZING during my postpartum, she had helped me so much with my daughter and my load at home and has lent an ear when needed in the delicacy of motherhood she has been a key role in the first year of my Eden life. read more

I was so lucky to find Nicole online by chance. When it comes to doulas, sometimes they're a hit or miss. Nicole was 1000% a hit. I was pursuing a hospital VBAC with my second baby and her insights from the moment I chose to move forward with her were not only comforting, but evidence-based and grounded in her over 7 certifications (Spinning Babies, VBAC, Dona, etc.). She helped me with everything from late night musings of if I accidentally ate raw fish to physically supporting me through over 20 hours of labor at Kaiser Anaheim. I was able to successfully have my VBAC baby and surprised even myself when I was able to dilate to 6cm naturally. I hired her for prenatal, birth, and post-natal support and it was the best decision we made. We recommend Nicole to whomever is having a baby. read more

I never had the chance to work with Nicole directly because she was booked, however she offered me some referrals which was very helpful. She even followed up with me a week later to make sure I was connected. I really appreciate her service and think she would be great to work with! read more

If I could give Nicole 100 stars I would. I'm so glad I chose her to by my side and I never knew how lucky I was. She was sooo amazing, calm & supportive during my labor. She was also such a light for me during a hard time. After I gave birth I had an emergency happen, Nicole did not leave my side until I told her I was ok. We never talked about emergent situations before hand. I'm so happy I had her by my side to spring into action and help where it was needed. I will forever cherish her and her time. She was so amazing that I still keep in touch with her and send her photos of my baby. You will never regret choosing her to empower you! read more

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Firstly I want to say THANK YOU Nicole! From the moment I met Nicole I felt that I was meant to find her to be my Birth Doula. She is not only kind, understanding and respectful but she truly loves to help all her mama clients I cannot count how many times I text or sent IG messages with worries or concerns and she promptly responded to ease my mind. Her birth classes (which she includes in her Birth Doula package) were informative and helpful to my children's father and I. There was a few times we could not attend the in person classes and she always sent the info over along with the videos.  While in the hospital during my labor she stayed by my side and was so attentive and just knew what to do and when. From her words of encouragement to her helping me voice my desires regarding my birth plan to the medical staff... she was amazing! She also helped me remain confident in my birth plan choices and even helped me with some pushy suggestions from the medical staff. She always informed/reminded me of my options. She always made sure I was comfortable and supported throughout my labor. Last minute I decided to have her encapsulate my placenta and she explained the process and also promptly took the organ home with her post birth. If you are considering hiring her as your Birth Doula, I can tell you that you'll be GRATEFUL that you did. read more

Nicole is AWESOME! She deserves all of the stars! I knew she was a good fit from our first meet up During my pregnancy, she was just a call/text away and I appreciated that so much. A little bit before I was 36 weeks, she had a class about literally everything you'd need to know about giving birth, pregnancy, postpartum and so much more! Whether you wanted an unmedicated birth, an epidural, had to get a c section, you name it, she provided all of the information on it. And she did it in such a way that gave both my boyfriend and me confidence, going into my home birth. My boyfriend always supported my decision to have our daughter at home, but her classes finalized our decision for him. At my home birth, she was my rock! She was so calm and constantly providing the reassurance that I needed, always checking in on me, making sure I was hydrated, fed, and comfortable! I am forever grateful for her, she was definitely a huge part as to why my first birth/home birth went so well read more

The Empowered Mother - Birth tub + positive birth affirmations - Doulas Near Me

Nicole is these 3 C's: courage, calm and confident! I could not have picked a better doula for my delivery. When we met via zoom, I immediately loved her strong sense of confidence. I had had a c-section with my first baby, a VBAC with epidural with my second baby and now I was attempting a VBAC WITHOUT an epidural in the hospital with my third baby. I needed someone in my corner that was strong, calm and confident and would be there to remind me I was more than capable of birthing my baby without pain medication. Her recommendations for labor helped me have a fast, beautiful and positive medication free labor and delivery. I felt powerful, encouraged, strong and confident going into labor and during labor and it's largely due to her suggestions and presence. Her presence in our home for postpartum doula services was invaluable. She came to our home on time ready to dive into our chaos and help with what we needed. Picture me in a messy bun, dark bags under my eyes due to no sleep, nipples so sore I could barely wear a bra. In a flux of tears I told Nicole I was done with breastfeeding. She knew how important nursing my baby was to me from conversations prior. Somehow she de-escalated a hormone crazed sleep-deprived "me". She knew the right thing to say and connected me with the best lactation consultant. I felt a glimpse of hope at that moment. This is the type of thing Nicole, a strong confident doula, does. She helped me with any issue I'd throw at her. Like suggesting natural remedies for my elephant-sized cankles and body swelling. She introduced me to sitz baths and the best vaginal spray. There are so many things we don't think about or know to prepare for for the first few weeks postpartum. Having a doula like Nicole in my corner was pivotal for my mental and emotional health during the fourth trimester. I highly recommend hiring Nicole not only as a birth doula but also as a postpartum doula. I needed those biweekly check-ins. Just knowing that an expert in pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum was available at my fingertips gave me a sense of relief. I felt less worry and less anxiety. I could sit back, relax, breathe and enjoy this period after her visits and texts answering my many questions. We seldom have access to our OB-GYNS, or in my case my hospital midwife but Nicole was available and responded with helpful suggestions and referrals. I'm so glad we hired her. I've gotten so many compliments on how well I've been recovering from pregnancy, labor and delivery and I have to say its largely due to having the support I needed from my doula Nicole. Overall, her "vibe" from beginning to end was peaceful and warm. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you Nicole ! read more

The Empowered Mother - Gracie and I, 4 weeks Postpartum ! 3 - Doulas Near Me

I randomly found Nicole on Instagram and although she wasn't my doula and I was never a student of hers, she still answered a lot if my questions pre and post pregnancy. I actively follow her on Instagram now and I am so happy I do. She definitely validates my experience as a mother. She's relatable, real and she gets it. If I would have been able to afford a doula, my money would be on her. I'm giving her 5 stars for even taking the time to entertain my questions and not having services paid for. That's top tier to me. read more

Choosing Nicole as my doula was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy and I could not be more grateful for her presence during my birth. Her being there was a total game changer. She spent two whole days with me at my attempted home birth. I had horrible back pain the entire time and she played a major role in alleviating my back pain. Without her I don't think I could have made it trying to labor unmedicated. We ended up having to transfer to the hospital where she spent another entire day with me. She kept me calm and helped me make informed decisions. Her attitude is so positive and uplifting. She never seemed annoyed or too tired to help out. She was a total trooper and pillar of strength for me during my entire labor. She helped support my husband and keep me calm as well. I could not recommend Nicole enough and I wish that everyone could have a doula as amazing as Nicole at their birth. She is a beautiful and kind person inside and out. Super knowledgeable. Don't hesitate to add her to your birth team. Thank you Nicole! I appreciate you and your guidance in supporting me to be the most empowered mother I could be! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Nicole. Her classes are informative and she as a person is so kind and supportive. I would 100 percent want her in my corner again if we have another baby. Even though my birth ended in a c-section her last message really helped me feel better about things. *Even as plans changed, I was still in control in the end.* I had started experiencing a temp and felt a sharp pain in my previous section area and discussed with the Dr if having another section was necessary. We waited until another bonus of epidural kicked in and by then it looked like more than 30 mins of pushing so we decided better safe than sorry. It wasn't necessarily the ending I wanted but more than anything I wanted my baby to be okay. I'm grateful to Nicole for supporting us through our labor journey and would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a doula or even entertaining the idea. You will be so grateful to have her support. read more

Nicole was a God send at 30 weeks of my pregnancy. She provided not only myself, but my husband as well, with emotional and educational support. Our family was blessed to have such a wise and caring doula during such a special time. Thank you Nicole! read more

Nicole has been great ! Very responsive and supportive. She's a great resource and advocate. I am very happy I contacted her. It made a huge difference for me and my family. I highly recommend her! read more

Where do I start!? Nicole has been nothing but the best since day one of my experience. I had met with other doulas and didn't feel comfortable with them but after just a simple phone call with Nicole just her voice was soothing and I knew right then that I wanted her as my doula. She provides so much information and helps you curate the perfect birth plan for you (we all know things can change in labor) but it was nice to be very informed on all aspects of pregnancy / labor / postpartum. Thankyou Nicole! read more

I took Nicole's prenatal course when I was about 7 months pregnant and I loved it! All my doubts about pregnancy, and postpartum were cleared up and I felt more comfortable and confident with all the unknown about become a new mom and attempting for a natural birth. Nicole created a very warm environment in which I was able to open up and overcome all my fears about birth and motherhood. I still reach out to her with questions about my newborn and she is nothing but supportive and offers the best advice. I really recommend the course if you are expecting and I wish I would have had her as a doula. I hear she is amazing! read more

My wife and I partnered with Nicole for the birth of our first child. We participated in her online classes that helped us learn what to expect for the birth. She also supported us in person prior to labor and on the day of, she stayed by our side for my wife's 30 hour labor! She physically supported my wife during labor and for both of us, her wealth of knowledge was invaluable the day of as we navigated through medical decisions. She is caring and loving and made us both feel at ease and confident throughout the labor experience. She helped guide my wife in creating her birth plan and the day of we were able to provide this to the nurses and ultimately avoid a C-section by feeling empowered to confidently state her preferences. She continues to encourage us through postpartum, as well. We love Nicole and cannot recommend her services enough! read more

I took a 5 week online childbirth class and learned so much in those 5 weeks. I wish I would have done the same for my first baby. Each class was organized and had an agenda of what we were going to learn. I was able to ask questions as we went along. Not only was the material that was presented well researched but it was well delivered. Nicole is an amazing teacher. The topics covered ranged from birthing techniques (both natural and c-section), to breastfeeding, birth stories, birthing plans and items to add to your baby shower postpartum (which I never even thought of) . This is just to name a few of the things discussed. Anything you can think of when it comes to having a baby was covered. I learned so much and feel so much more prepared to have this little guy (in September). Thank you, Nicole. I felt honored to be a part of this 5 week course and would take it again. read more

I attended Nicole's online course in order to prepare for the birth of my first child. I was very nervous, but with the knowledge of her classes I felt prepared and excited for the birth of my son. As labor neared, I had tons of questions. I basically should've had Nicole on speed dial She was always so quick to answer and was so knowledgable, she calmed me and put me at ease every time. She also showed some great relaxing and pain relief modalities that really helped relieve pressure in the weeks leading up to labor. Even during labor, when I felt the nurses were forcing me into procedures I wasn't comfortable with, Nicole gave excellent advice on how to handle it. I did exactly as she said and it resulted in exactly what I wanted! After birth I still had questions regarding breastmilk storage and when I was deeply struggling with breastfeeding. Again, she was quick to answer all of my questions and she always pointed me in the right direction for more answers and guidance. I sincerely and genuinely enjoyed Nicole's support and expertise during the entire process of bringing my baby boy into this world. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone about to give birth. She is a natural mama and that aura radiates off of her onto you during your journey. I truly can't say enough good things! read more

Nicole is a gem of a person and the support person you want during your pregnancy and labor. She is very educated on all things pregnancy and labor, has the calming personality you want while also being an advocate, and goes above and beyond to be your go-to during this most important time. We learned so much from her childbirth education class (which is included with all of her doula packages), and I felt so supported by her during my pregnancy as she was consistently the person that I could count on to respond to my questions or concerns timely and make great suggestions. This was indispensable for this first time mama and anxious person! We ended up changing providers in the third trimester, and Nicole agreed to stay has our doula even though we were planning to birth well out of her geographic range. That said, when I started early labor, which lasted days, she was there supporting me (in our hotel room, hours from her home). She truly was on call for me in this most intense time, checking on me regularly which felt so comforting. I ended up transferring to a hospital unexpectedly, and she was there soon after I was admitted. While the hospital was previously something I felt intimidated by, her support and presence helped me feel truly empowered in this birth setting, able to make the best decisions for myself and my baby. Throughout my very long labor, and afterwards, Nicole was the support that I truly needed and had regardless of where I gave birth. I couldn't recommend her more. read more

As first time parents we had so many questions and concerns about labor and birth. Having Nicole be part of our birthing experience was the best decision my husband and I made. Nicole was always quick to respond to my questions. She provided valuable information ahead of time that helped both my husband and I be informed about birth. Throughout my pregnancy and after she regularly checked in on us and encouraged us to ask questions and sent many helpful resources. When our birthing day arrived she was engaged and ready to help. I needed a lot of counter pressure and she was able to provide it during my labor (very much appreciated). She also made me feel so much more relaxed and comfortable by using essential oils and reassuring me every time I had a contraction. She also captured memories we will never forget, thank you Nicole. All around a great experience with Nicole and would highly recommend. read more