Dana Brulé

10/27/2026

Cassidy was truly my anchor through the birth of our baby. We planned to deliver at Moxie Birth Center in South Pasadena and didn't expect to need a doula, given the midwifery support there. But we were encouraged to bring one in, and just a few weeks before our due date, Cassidy entered the picture.

She is warm, compassionate, and an exceptional listener and communicator. Her presence is calming, and her intuition is spot-on. She always struck the perfect balance between keeping things light and knowing when to be my rock. She was incredibly generous with her time during pregnancy, checking in regularly and genuinely caring about the wellbeing of me, my baby, and my husband, from the very start through postpartum.

During labor, Cassidy advocated fiercely for me and translated what the midwives and OB were saying into something my laboring, delirious mind could actually process. I would have felt lost and overwhelmed without her, and I might even have abandoned my plan for an unmedicated birth. When we had to transfer from Moxie to the hospital mid-delivery, she steadied both my husband and me through every step. She stayed long after our baby arrived to help us decompress, and even grabbed us food.

In the postpartum period, Cassidy helped me process the intensity of my labor and delivery experience and find closure. Knowing I was struggling with PPD, she connected me directly with the best postpartum doula. I can't (and don't want to) imagine how much harder our birth would have been without her in the room, holding my hand the whole way through.

You will not regret working with her!

Sonja

3/30/2026

Having Cass as our duola was the most valuable thing that we invested in for my pregnancy, labor, and birth. From our first consultation, we knew she would be a great fit because of her warmth and knowledge she brought to every detail.

As first time parents, there’s no way to fully be prepared for birth, but Cass was exceptional in getting us ready so that I felt confident in every decision point at the hospital.

Leading up to the birth, she brought over materials to inform and prepare us about early labor, transitioning to active labor, how the baby needs to move into position during labor, and how certain movements we could do at home in the last few weeks could help that. She was on call the last two weeks before I gave birth and responded quickly to all of my questions. I went in and out of early labor for a week and I think if we did not talk to Cass, we would’ve gone to the hospital early and possibly gotten into a situation where we forced the birth to happen before my body was ready.

When the day finally came, Cass was ready and meet us at the hospital as soon as we requested her. She led us through specific movements that helped the baby move in place and also help my contractions to continue at a good rhythm. Because she was there, I think the hospital staff felt more comfortable being hands off with us and only came in if the heartbeat monitor got disconnected or if I needed to be checked.

Cass provided so much guidance and reassurance literally every step of the way for 24 hours of labor. I am left with an overall positive birth experience and I’m confident that things would’ve gone very differently had she not been there.

I can’t recommend her enough!

Aracely

2/27/2026

When I was preparing to have my first baby I wanted extra support, especially being far from family. I'm so grateful to have found Cassidy. Her energy was exactly what I needed warm and grounded. Looking back, she gave me the reassurance I needed throughout this beautiful journey even postpartum when she checked in on me. Thank you Cassidy. 

Bari Lemberger

2/26/2026

Cassidy was an essential part of our birth experience and I can't imagine the final weeks of pregnancy or labor without her. From our first conversation, her knowledge, wisdom and grounding presence made my husband and I feel supported and prepared for the most meaningful day of our lives.

In our prenatal visits, Cassidy gave us thorough, thoughtful information without ever pushing us toward any particular direction - she made it clear that her role was to support my vision, whatever that looked like, while also helping me prepare for potential pivots. While my birth didn't go exactly to plan, I felt confident navigating the situation and Cassidy helped me honor my core preferences throughout. During labor, she played a critical role with comfort measures and created a calm, peaceful atmosphere in our hospital room (which even our doctors and nurses noticed and commented on). She also gave me and my husband space as a couple when we needed it. Her attunement to what I/we needed in each moment - physically and emotionally - was amazing.

If you are looking for doula support or even on the fence I would highly recommend connecting with Cassidy!

Mikaela Bruce

2/24/2026

We had a great experience working with Cassidy! She was sensitive and helpful at every stage offering her support and also offered an exercise and stretching routine to help prep me for birth. When I decided to change hospitals at 33 weeks she wasn't phased and helped me process all of my concerns. Our birth experience was greatly aided by Cassidy's calm reassuring presence and practical support with movement and helpful knowledge as we moved through each stage. I highly recommend working with Cassidy!

Polina Phillips

8/20/2025

So hard to convey what an overwhelmingly positive impact Cassidy had on my labor. Originally I thought that after all the classes and research I didn’t need a doula (oh how wrong I was!) but luckily at 38 weeks I started to feel like more support might be beneficial.  I interviewed a few doulas but didn’t click with any of them, until two friends separately recommended Cassidy. One call with my husband and I, and we knew we’d found our doula! Cassidy was very kind, sweet, nurturing but at the same time assertive and confident in her skills, exactly what I needed.  I was planning to give birth naturally at hospital, so my concern was about managing the hospital protocols and interventions. When my labor started Cassidy came early to Cedars-Sinai, and was there by my side for the entire 22 hours. She created a powerful team with my husband and together they provided the unwavering support that I needed. I didn’t have it easy. My baby girl wasn’t ideally positioned, being sunny side up, making the pushing stage long and painful. That’s where Cassidy really was crucial - she teamed up with my husband, nurses and my doctor and together for 8(!!!) hours we pushed. I gave birth naturally, without an epidural or the need for c-section.  Cassidy won the confidence of the hospital staff and my doctor, and this reassured them to have the patience to allow me to stay on my natural birth plan.  It became clear to me later that with my waters having broken, the timeline made a c-section the most probable outcome for my birth in hospital. I highly recommend Cassidy to anyone thinking about using a doula. You’ll get a friend who will be supporting you through it all, no matter how long it takes, no matter how hard it gets. My birth story ended up being on my terms simply because I had the best team. I’m forever grateful for Cassidy, who will forever be a huge part of bringing me my healthy happy baby girl.

Holly Maneri

5/19/2025

I can't say enough amazing things about Cass!! As a doula myself I knew I was looking for someone special for my 3rd and final baby. I needed someone who could let me lead but know when to step in and take over. She immediately made me feel comfortable from the moment we met on FaceTimed and was exactly what my husband and I needed every moment of the labor! She is kind, knowledgeable, intuitive, respectful, and fun! I would recommend Cass to anyone looking for a doula! 

Ari

4/3/2025

Cassidy helped support the birth of our second child in June of 2024. She was a calming presence and also provided excellent physical support when I hit transition. She helped keep my husband and I focused when things got a bit concerning and ultimately we were able to have a beautiful vaginal birth and a healthy baby boy. 

Cassidy was excellent with communication throughout my pregnancy as well. I was able to text her when labor began and she intuitively knew when it was time to join us. 

I would definitely recommend Cassidy to any family who is looking for a doula who is practical and logical while also supporting the trust and intuition and ability to do amazing things during birth. Cassidy is a supportive and calming presence and she was a valued part of our birth experience.

Courtney Nestor

2/5/2025

If you're looking for a person to come along side you who is so kind, knowledgeable, patient, supportive and will advocate for you, Cassidy is your doula. She was helpful with teaching us information even about the birth process, assisted us with stretching and ways to support us through the laboring process. We loved her approach and how she wants to learn about you and what you want your birth to be like and will advocate for that. We know things don't go as planned sometimes, and even after us deciding to go have a c-section while at the hospital, she was still present for us and our son. It was so helpful having Cassidy for support and made the whole experience so enjoyable (lol) as first time parents!! I think the extra support, advocacy and love in the room really made a huge difference. 

Rachel Simmons

2/5/2025

Words can't really describe how it feels to feel so supported by Cassidy during the most vulnerable and intense moment of my life. We clicked right away and I loved how she kept it real, but also was sweet and nurturing. An incredible listener. We game planned my plan and met three times prior to labor. When I went into labor she showed up at my house and had many tricks to help me feel as relaxed as possible. I had an extremely long and hard labor and she did not waiver for one moment. Her and husband traded off helping to sooth my back pain during contractions (back unmedicated labor). She helped advocate for me and allowed me to soften when I needed to and push when I needed the strength. She knows what she's doing and I'll never forget how lucky I was to have her.