I have a fused spine from Surgery due to Scoliosis. So the first thing my Doctor told me is that I can't get the Epidural and I would have to do C-section with general anesthesia. I didn't want to have another surgery so I decided to look for other ways so that I would be prepared to give birth Naturally and with no medication. I found Eyla on google and both my husband and I decided to take the Bradley Method classes which she teaches. That was the best decision we could've made. We feel so prepared and empowered after taking the classes. I'm sure that we are more than prepared to now give birth naturally and with no medication. THANK YOU SO MUCH EYLA. read more

My husband and I took Eyla's Bradley weekend workshop. This is information that every woman (and her partner) NEED to know for their pregnancy and labor. She even discusses postpartum and lactation matters and provides crucial resources in the community that every new AND experienced mother needs. I sincerely wish I would have found her for my first pregnancy (I found her for my second pregnancy). The medical system and your traditional OB provider will never even have the time to explore such topics with you and it's not information that can just be picked up off the internet. I'm so happy that Eyla and her team, it was such a necessary investment that will empower you and leave you feeling supported in every way no matter what kind of birth experience you choose. I really wish we would have been able to take the 8 week course but my husband and I were not able to this time. read more

I was referred to Eyla for my placenta pills. She made it easy and effortless for me during the very chaotic time of labor for me. I birthed at a hospital, she stayed in touch with me via text to be prepared to pick up my placenta no matter what time it would be ready. She came right away and took my placenta with her. The next day she sent me a picture of it while she was working on the pills. They were ready right away and she packaged them in a cute jar with the instructions on the label. The whole experience was seamless, I would recommend working with her. read more

Information always makes me feel more comfortable about what could be scary situations. I took Eyla's virtual empowered birth class yesterday and found it incredibly informative and helpful. Even though this is my second birth I still learned so much and feel significantly more confident as my due date quickly approaches. read more

Eyla Cuenca is everything you would want in a doula. She is a mother herself so she has first hand knowledge of all aspects of birth. She has a sweet, calming way of supporting you through labor but even before and after she was available to me at all times. Eyla was also assertive in helping me follow my birth plan in the hospital. She was supportive of all my choices and helped me accomplish what I wanted.Her presence made a huge difference. Eyla is a double power- she was very supportive doula and still managed to take beautiful pictures during my labor and after. She has a great eye for capturing the important moments without being a distraction. I would highly recommend her She also handled all aspects of my placenta encapsulation. She picked it up in the hospital and had it ready for me in 48hrs! She delivered them in a cute jar with instructions and gave me my umbilical cord dried out spelling love. She also made a BEAUTIFUL print of my placenta and had it framed. On top of everything she also got some beautiful photos of my placenta! And my tincture is on the way You can trust Eyla to follow through in the most professional and creative way! read more

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Eyla did my maternity photoshoot and my placenta encapsulation. She is kind and very professional. My c-section recovery has been very smooth, my energy level is good in spite of the lack of sleep and my milk production is huge! Placenta encapsulation is wonderful for postnatal care and Eyla is so great at taking care of it for you. I am sure she must be an amazing doula too. I will definitely use her services again for my next pregnancy and I highly recommend her! read more

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Eyla was referred to me by a close friend, and I could not be more pleased with the outcome! She has the sweetest energy very calming and genuine. My birth experience was at a hospital because I was expecting twins and she made it feel so comforting, she was informing and extremely supportive. She is such an incredible doula and I would highly recommend her services. Also did my placenta encapsulating with a little sweet gift of bath spritz and my boys cord shaped like a heart! Love love her !! read more

If you are pregnant or seriously considering becoming pregnant, you have (or are about to sign up for) a triathlon. It will take place several months from now, and when you cross the finish line you will meet your baby. Unfortunately, most of the people you know (including health care providers) have never properly trained for the event. Most of them have never focused on the nutrition, exercise, and mental preparation necessary to be great birth athletes. Instead, most of them rely on artificial vitamins for nutrition, don't exercise to prepare the muscles used during birth, and (instead) just make a few visits to the life guard (doctor) to make arrangements for when the eventually make it to the last legs of the event. Just imagine LeBron James or Tom Brady preparing for a 2-hr championship game by eating whatever they wanted (but taking vitamins), resting their muscles (instead of exercising), and getting to know the procedures the team doctor will use when they cramp up during the game! This is the way childbirth has been in America since after WWII, when birthing transitioned away from the home and into the hospital. But YOU have the option of taking the Bradley Method course offered by Eyla. The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth was developed by Dr. Robert Bradley, MD to encourage natural, drug- and surgery-free births. About 90% of births by mothers that take a Bradley course will be natural, vaginal births. The advantages of natural child brith (and the science behind it) are all covered in great detail in the course, but here is a preview: healthier babies, lower infant mortality rate, lower maternal mortality rate, quicker postpartum recovery, lower incidence of postpartum depression, and lower costs. Eyla is a very experienced and knowledgeable Bradley instructor. Her experience includes her own natural childbirth (all Bradley instructors must have given birth at least once with the method). She will walk you (and your partner) through the entire pregnancy and postpartum transition. This includes proper prenatal nutrition, exercise, labor rehearsals, introductions to pregnancy-positive healthcare providers, postpartum baby care, and breastfeeding. Her course covers the science, mechanics, and realities of bringing a baby into the world. No topic is overlooked. Eyla did an amazing job of preparing myself and my wife for the birth of our first child. With Eyla's training, we were able to deal with a difficult, 30-hr labor at home. Our baby was healthy (APGAR score of 9/10), and my wife delivered with no drugs, surgery, or episiotomy. My wife was able to comfortably walk outside with our baby just a couple days after her marathon! read more

Receiving regular reiki from Eyla has been very beneficial to my health and mental well being. She is professional, easy to communicate with, and very punctual. Each Reiki session is tailored to the individual, and each session will feel different. I would recommend one session per week to start then one session per month. Her office is located in Little River so it's very convenient to access from different parts of Miami. She has also done a variety of professional photography for our business and our family. I have sat in on her childbirth education classes and she is a great teacher, very easy to learn from and delivers all of the information you'll need to prepare for childbirth. I could not recommend her more. read more

I used Elya for my birth photography 2 years ago and again this year and she does not disappoint. She's so helpful, so friendly and our photos are great. She doesn't interfere with the birthing process. I highly recommend her for photography for your birth and placenta encapsulation. read more

Eyla is a very lovely, compassionate person with incredible energy. I found her reiki work to be very soothing both physically and emotionally. She helped ease a lot of tension during a particularly stressful time. I highly recommend working with her! read more

There aren't enough words in the dictionary to express my gratitude for Eyla! I decided about 6 weeks before giving birth to my second child that I wanted an unmedicated birth. My husband and I took Eyla's day-long birth class which was SO informative, even for second-time parents! Eyla was a great cheerleader, and does not try to make you comfortable with things outside your comfort zone - she works around your comforts, and is such a great support with a wealth of knowledge. I learned so much in those couple of hours and felt so ready. My delivery was quick and relatively painless, as I was - and arguably more important, my husband was - ready for everything. My husband likes to say that it all unfolded "exactly as Eyla said it would." From our golden hour to the first weeks postpartum, everything was better and easier because we had been with Eyla. My recovery was so quick, too, and night and day from my first birth (with pitocin and epidural), even though that birth was quick and I felt nothing. Recovery from natural birth was bizarrely so much easier and less painful than my recovery from medicated birth. I also used Eyla for placenta balm and encapsulation, as well as lactation consultancy. I hated breastfeeding with my first child, but am having the best time feeding this new baby! We are 8 weeks postpartum, exclusively breastfeeding (less a few pumped bottles here or there), and I have no desire or inclination to stop any time soon. My entire experience, and the bond that I have with this baby as a result, is just completely different from my experience with my first child. My big girl is my best friend, but this little baby is just such a joy! I have loved every minute of being with her, from the time that I pulled her into this world until I write this review - and I have Eyla to thank for that!!! 10 out of 10 recommend her services to any female thinking about using her! read more

Martha and I were fortunate to have Eyla as our birth Doula. Eyla knew the precise kind of support to provide at the precise time. We opted for the photographs as well, so we now have beautiful photographs of a beautiful experience that we would not have had had we not hired Eyla. We could not recommend Eyla more. read more

Eyla is a real life angel! I came across her while searching for more information on natural birthing. My partner and I had taken a few online pregnancy courses which all were very vague and left me feeling unprepared and did not diminish any fears I had surrounding my birth. As we had decided on "attempting" a natural birth by laboring at home and then going to the hospital for delivery. Fast forward I came across Eyla's instagram and she made a post about offering private birthing classes. Which I had been praying I would find - so I immediately booked her private empowered birthing class session. After taking the two day course my partner and I felt extremely prepared and knowledgable on birth itself and the human body. My fears surrounding my birth had completely diminished and I realized they were fears that the outside world, friends, and family had imposed on me. My "attempt" and open mind towards natural and unmedicated birth turned into a must and the only option that was fully in line with my intentions for the baby and I. After Eyla's class I knew I wanted her continued support and to be a part of my birth experience. We moved forward with Eyla's doula services. This was all the same week leading up to my due date! Call me crazy - but when you have a internal urge knowing there is a missing piece you find it! Eyla was it. After trying to push towards a home birth we ran into a few obstacles so decided to stick with our original plan. We did so with full confidence and executed it - thanks to Eyla. The day I went into labor Eyla came to our home and supported me fully through the process. Her calm and nurturing demeanor put me at ease and allowed me to surrender to the process. She knew exactly how to support me through each stage and couch me through the process and contractions. I had Eyla as my coach and supportive woman. My partner to love and care for me. We labored at home until Eyla directed us it was time to get to the hospital. We all drove to the hospital and parted at the entrance. When we got to our room I was 9.5cm just in time to begin pushing and welcome our baby boy an hour later earth side. I literally couldn't have done it without Eyla's support and professional knowledge on the birthing process. Her ability to know when to leave, the stages of my labor, and her massage and counter pressure techniques made everything possible! She was also there for my postpartum support and available for any questions and concerns I had. I also used her placenta encapsulation and placenta salve services. Don't skip the salve people seriously - miracle cream. I would refer Eyla a million times over for anyone going through the birthing process. Eyla will forever be very special to our family and engrained in our story. read more

I had a great experience working with Eyla. She was thoughtful and creative and friendly. My five month old was totally comfortable with her as she took our pictures, as was I. I would definitely use her services again and recommend her to others. read more

We hired Eyla as our Doula for our first child, and we could not have hoped for a more wonderful experience. The support she offered throughout the pregnancy, answering questions, giving recommendations, working with us to develop our personal birth plan & preferences, and just being there for us was invaluable. Eyla has such a wonderful energy, and is a pleasure to work with! During labor and delivery, Eyla was so fantastic, supporting us with whatever we needed non-stop, and helping to ensure that our birthing experience was as we hoped for. When you work with Eyla, you can tell right away that she has a big heart, and is extremely warm and caring. If you are looking for an incredible doula, Eyla is the way to go! read more

I recently had a fantastic preconception consultation with Eyla. I reached out to her in the need to connect with a professional to ask questions and voice my concerns and excited nerves about my soon to be journey into pregnancy. Eyla thoughtfully answered my wide range of questions and also gently guided me in the direction of helpful resources when appropriate. I really appreciated Eyla's holistic approach to the life altering experiences of pregnancy, birth, and parenting. We spoke about a wide range of topics from styles of communication with my partner, ways to empower myself through instinct and education, and the idea of stepping into the mothering role in this phase of the journey. Our consultation was just as good for my heart and mental health as it was for my education on pregnancy and birth. We did our consultation through Zoom as I live in Maine and Eyla lives in Miami. Even though it was a virtual online session I felt like I was sitting in her living room having a cup of tea. No matter where you are in the world I could not recommend her enough! read more

Eyla is by far one of the best humans beings I have met thus far! She has been an amazing help to both my husband and I throughout our pregnancy. She is so knowledgeable and caring. She was our Bradley course instructor and we were so pleased with her work! We couldn't get enough of her so we decided to also have her as our doula . I would recommend Eyla and all her services to anyone and everyone in a heart beat. In all honesty I am more than thankful for the opportunity to have met Eyla! Thank you so much Eyla for all of your support throughout this journey. Thank you for helping us find our path towards having a natural un-medicated birth. read more

We did our pre-natal consultation with with Eyla, and she could not have been more receptive and accommodating. Shortly after scheduling the appointment, she sent me a link to a very comprehensive birth plan which I filled out and she went over during our meeting. It was great to have her feedback and knowledgeable insight on all the possible outcomes of the birthing process. She recommended a bunch of books on natural childbirth and parenting which I've purchased and am currently reading. I would highly recommend her services to anybody looking for a kind, caring, and professional doula. read more

Eyla provided my wife and I with multiple birth planning services, and was also amazing in helping us the day of our 2nd child's birth and in preparing the placenta capsules for us. She is efficient, smart, caring and easy to work with, and we highly recommend her to anyone planning to use placenta capsules after a birth. read more

We chose Eyla as our birth photographer and also for placenta encapsulation and tincture. She was amazing- she captured beautiful images of our family soon after our baby was born that we will forever treasure. Eyla is very professional and delivered both the images and the placenta products in a timely manner. She was also kind enough to offer breastfeeding and other baby advice. I would happily recommend Eyla to anyone looking for a birth doula, photographer or for the placenta encapsulation. read more

I found Eyla when looking for a Bradley Method birthing class in Miami. We took her two day Empowered Birth class (via zoom during covid) and I highly recommend her class to anyone who is interested in having a natural un-medicated birth. Eyla is extremely knowledgeable and has a warm and patient demeanor. She listens closely to your questions and concerns and shares information about multiple scenarios in a way that is not 'preachy'. My husband and I wanted to ultimately birth in a hospital, so we focused our session on how to get the outcome that most closely aligned with our vision - Eyla gave us tips for how long to labor at home, when to leave, how to create the most 'home like setting' in a hospital environment, things to watch out for, etc. Most importantly my husband left the class "empowered" to be my birth coach and armed with the information needed to support me through future labor and delivery. In sum, I found the information we gained in this class to be extremely worth the time and investment and highly recommend Eyla! read more

Eyla photographed my kids' music class so I could have some shots for a website. I need more than five stars to properly rate her! Eyla did EXCELLENT work, blending right into our atmosphere and providing me with more than enough high quality material for my needs. Her shots are beautiful, captivating and stylish, and she managed to capture the essence of what we do in our music groups. She had the brilliant idea of taking a few portraits of me, which I of course will need, and stayed a while after class to take them. I felt totally comfortable working with her, and the portraits she did get really show it - I will be using the heck out of these shots, happily and proudly. You're in good hands with Eyla, whether for a musical gathering or for your own birth. As a mother, I can say I would feel totally confident with her lovely energy in the room, whatever the occasion! read more

I was looking for placenta encapsulation services and came across Eyla so happy I did! It was a great experience she came straight to the hospital to get my placenta and brought the pills back to me 2 days later, very informative, pleasant to work with. Also obsessed with the packaging it came in!!! read more

About 2 weeks before I gave birth I was blessed to have someone tell me about Eyla and her birth photography (I hadn't heard of this before). My husband and I had been thinking how we could set up a camera somewhere so we could have some photos of our birth but not have my husband miss the present moments. It's funny now to think how that was a bad idea! Well, we would have nothing even close to what Eyla gave us. The pictures she took are such a gift to us that we treasure now, and can only imagine how special they will be to us down the road. I have to say, I wasn't sure about having another person around during my delivery but my husband and I decided to meet with her to hear how exactly things would be. As soon as Eyla came over and we began to talk I liked her! Her energy was calm and relaxed and she explained what she does with her photography so nicely that we knew immediately that we wanted her to be at our birth. The day of the birth Eyla was like a stealth. We hardly knew she was there. I don't know how she got some of the shots she did because I never felt her in my space. Good zoom I guess :)! My midwife and doula spoke Eylas praised to me later because she was so considerate of all of our spaces. And to top it all off Eyla is a super, duper talented photographer! The images she gave us are beautiful and capture the essences of the moments of the most incredible experience of our lives. We can't sing her praises enough. She gave us a service that was more then we ever imagined and we are extremely grateful! read more

First off, 5 stars isn't enough for Eyla and her services. She deserves 10. I went to Eylas for a reiki appointment- and W O W..she is so welcoming and I felt extremely comfortable even though I was nervous. I've experienced Reiki before as well as tuning forks, tarot and crystal healing from others but Eyla was on another level. You can tell that she is truly passionate in what she does and she brings that through her sessions. The whole session was really incredible and actually extremely emotional for me which I've only experienced in one other session in my life. She hit so many points afterwards which she picked up which were surprising. Afterwards we both picked an Angel card and really hit my heart. Of course, I would have forgot everything we discussed but she even sent me a message with everything so I could re read it all and let it sink in. Everything was just...incredible to say the least. Eyla is someone who is beyond knowledgeable in her expertises and I will be reccomending her to everyone! She is truly a treasure and I will be going to her regularly. 10 stars!!! read more