Christina

9/24/2024

Angela is a huge part of the reason I look back fondly at my labor experience. She is worth every penny and more! Truly don't know what I would have done without her. 

Veto Swarn

8/13/2024

From the moment we met Angela, it felt like we knew her for ever, just felt like family some how. This being our first child, and both of our families on the midwest; we were a bit nervous. After sitting down and talking to Angela for our first meet way past our scheduled time (we could have sat there all day), we couldn't stop talking about how she felt like family, and that is what it felt like with the preparation she was giving us, having Angela in the room, and in our corner. I seriously have no clue how we could have done this without her. I had to go back home and check on our fur baby while my wife was going through a 36 hour labor, I felt no stress because I knew Angela was there with my wife. She set the mood with the room, she allowed me to get some rest and she made my wife feel SO comfortable and times I wanted to shed happy tears, made this experience so relaxing and memorable. Even after baby was born, I was able to go back home again, to set up and check on furbaby, and felt like our baby, and my tired wife was with family (angela was like a robot somehow lol catering the entire time). I was so at peace. If we ever plan on having another child we without a doubt will accept no one else but Angela to be in our corner. Until that day may or may not come, we are lucky enough to have not only experienced this the best way possible, but gain a lifelong friend. Thank you Angie!!

Jodi Bettencourt

8/1/2024

Angela was a God-send for us. We knew she would be a great fit from our first meetup with her. She is compassionate, calm, caring, and an overall positive presence. I felt confident in my labor and delivery process because she was by my side. She was helpful and non-judgmental every step of the way, even as my preferences for my labor changed. She helped explain everything along the way and encouraged me to make the best decisions for myself and my baby in the moment. I'd highly recommend her to anyone seeking a doula in the Los Angeles area. 

Edith Landeros

6/2/2024

I'm going to get emotional writing this. Angela was such a gift. From our very first meeting, she made me feel like a long time friend. She brought a lot of knowledge that was really helpful since it was my first pregnancy. Fast forward to the day I was forced to induce labor because of a health issue, I started to feel jaded about getting a doula because so much was thrown my way, I thought she wouldn't be able to help. But given the relationship we were already building, I knew that if I kept her updated on the situation, she would find a way. Unfortunately, my birth plan really changed but NOT ONCE did she make me feel bad about it. Every time I talked to her, she would offer suggestions on how she could help. The situation was complex, but she kept adjusting to my needs. And it wasn't just words. When she showed up to my room, she came with her bag of goodies. As my pain got worse and worse, she brought out a different tool that helped me keep going. During the contractions, she was always checking to see if the positions we were trying were still working. She was VERY very present with me and my comfort. She was also present with my husband, which was a relief because I thought I would be psychotic with him... but because of Angela's energy, I never snapped at him. There was such a good balance between all of us. Still, her words were powerful: she was that voice that reassured me that it would be ok and I was handling it well. She said all the right things. The cherry on top was the relationship I saw that she had built with some of the nurses previously. She was great about making all of us - doctors and nurses too - ONE team. That helped my experience go by a lot faster than I thought it would (and the doctors & nurses later agreed). I had such a beautiful birthing experience and she was one of the main reasons why. The next day, my doctor even came in to tell me I had a really good doula. So there were actually a lot of cherries on top. 

Jonny Solis

6/2/2024

My wife was thinking about her testimonial and I insisted on writing one too. We had a very unique and unfortunate situation so my wife had to induce labor 5 weeks early. It was a very stressful time for our family because of this, and it was the last thing you'd want to go through with any of your pregnancies, let alone the first one for both of us. Stress and fear were at an all-time high for me. I was a total wreck. When Angela came in, it immediatley took (some of) the weight off my shoulders. She's such a calming energy that - even though she was there to support my wife - helped me to settle down and focus on the birthing process. My wife was in a lot of pain and couldn't take any of the medications because of her situation. Angela brought out all the tricks to naturally alleviate her pain (and my emotional pain). In addition to being attentive to my wife, she was also quick to build rapport with the nurses, doctors. She's such a people person that a couple of the nurses remembered her, which helped build a sense of community in the room. It really felt like a team in there and it helped me avoid thinking about all the things that could go wrong. I'll also note that days later... we spoke with one of our doctors when he came to check up on my wife. He mentioned that usually they have a combative relationship with doulas because they're so set on natural births. He said: "but you had a really good doula." So this is like a 2-fer testimonial: one from the husband/father, and one from a doctor. Again... I am seriously and eternally grateful for Angela and her role that day. For any husbands/fathers who may think their wife is being a little "weird" trying to get a doula (like, admittedly, I was in the beginning lol), do yourself a favor and make sure it's Angela. 

Alyse

3/12/2024

Angie has been an absolute lifeline throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. Her expertise, compassion, and unwavering support made all the difference in my experience.

From the beginning, Angie personalized her approach to meet my needs, providing invaluable guidance and reassurance. During labor, her presence was calming and empowering, helping me navigate each contraction with confidence and strength. She also offered invaluable postpartum support, including meal prep, emotional support, and help with our toddler.

I wholeheartedly recommend Angie to any expectant mother seeking compassionate and knowledgeable support. With her by your side, you'll feel empowered and cared for every step of the way. 

Kim

12/7/2023

Angie exceeded my expectations across the board as my doula.  I'm so grateful to have had her as my doula for my first pregancy and delivery.  I felt immediately at ease the moment I decided to work with her.  She is super responsive and went above and beyond to make herself available.

I felt comforted and supportive throughout the entire process leading up to my 41 hour labor.  When my water broke at 36 weeks I was freaking out and Angie was there to calmly hold my hand each step of the way.  Angie is not only very knowledgeable and resourceful, but she is the most kind and giving soul.  You can tell that she is truly passionate about this work.  Both my husband and I couldn't have had such a successful delivery experience without her by our side.