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Gold Coast Doulas, LLC

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1430 Robinson Rd SE Suite 204, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, United States

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Julie Walser

Lisa was truly incredible during labor, and I could not have asked for a better doula experience. She was such a help answering questions via text in advance, and I felt prepared going into my induction appointment. She spent 24 hours at the hospital with us during labor and never waned in her energy or warmth. She was amazing with helping me into different positions, encouraging breathing exercises, helping me in the shower, and constantly massaging me so I could be as comfortable as possible. She came prepared with soft lights for the delivery room to a handheld fan and hot/cold washcloths to help with my temperature - all such a comfort. When I was pushing, she was a true cheerleader, leading counts to ten for 3 hours with the nurses and students in the room. I felt so encouraged and empowered because of her steadfast support. Thanks to her preparedness and expertise, the pressure was off my husband to remember labor positions and breathing techniques and he was able to focus on comforting and supporting me in other ways. Lisa feels like part of our family after sharing the experience of bringing our baby into the world.

Elizabeth Tucker

I reached out to Gold Coast Doulas after a few weeks of struggling with our 2 1/2 year old daughter’s sleep. She had always been a great sleeper thanks to another program we used when she was 8 months old, but after going through some huge life changes in the last several months, her sleep (and ours) has just gotten worse. I got a super quick reply which was appreciated given the urgency I felt with our situation! Kay (Kristen) connected with us initially via phone call and then email and then we had our 60 minute consultation. She offered us some suggestions and ideas for a plan that were really well thought through. We didn’t feel forced into anything and truly just felt supported and heard. I love that this was a personalized consultation instead of following another program because we could really verbally process everything we were going through and Kay could get a full understanding of our situation and individualize the plan just for us. She answered all of our questions and encouraged us with evidence based research and information. We implemented Kay’s suggestions straight away and within a week our super sleeper was excited to get into her big girl bed, falling asleep independently, and staying asleep through the night! She is waking up refreshed and just seems happier, and us parents are now able to enjoy some quiet time, together time, and get a good night’s sleep as well. Thank you so much to Kay and the team at Gold Coast Doulas!

Katherine Steffy

Katie was an amazing asset during labor and delivery to both me and my husband. I can't imagine giving birth without this type of coach. She reassured and encouraged me, gave me updates and suggestions as I progressed through labor, and provided counterpressure that relieved labor pains. 10/10; would recommend!

Morgan Rowland

I wish I would have connected with Gold Coast Doulas earlier in my pregnancy and postpartum experience! We had overnight doula support that was irreplaceable. Kay gave my husband and I the ability to sleep soundly in the comfort of our own home while knowing that our little boy was being taken care by a trained professional. We look forward to working with Gold Coast Doulas again in the future!

Angela Caruso

Kay helped us with our 19m old to learn how to sleep well through the night! The information we received was clear and tailored to our son and our specific circumstances. Kay is smart and kind and collaborative :) I cannot express enough how happy I am to see my son make such improvements and to have such a better understanding of sleep and schedules and development of a little one.

Montserrat Rosales Osoria

Lisa and Kristin were absolutely amazing!!! I had a positive, empowered and healing birth experience and I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t be this way without their support, encouragement, nourishment, care and involvement. I’m glad we choose them to be part of our birth team. They exceeded our expectations <3

Kristen Marie

We had the most amazing experience with Gold Coast Doulas. Kristen was our overnight doula and it literally felt like having a sister come and watch our baby while we got some rest. She was so comforting and easy to talk to. I would 100% refer her to anyone looking for a doula.

Julia Swenson

I can't recommend Gold Coast Doulas enough. I worked with Kristin M. for postpartum care and support. The experience has been incredibly positive. I feel so lucky to have been able to have a doula support me and our family. Thank you!

Kate Yep

I highly recommend Gold Coast Doulas! Katie was our doula and she was a crucial member of my birth support team. She supported us throughout the pregnancy by answering (many) questions we had via text, and sending us articles to read when we wanted more information on topics such as circumcision. She was amazing in supporting us during the birth process as well. She met us at the hospital and stayed for the entire 23 hour labor and delivery! She helped with position changes, reminders to use the bathroom, massage, and making sure we felt comfortable with the suggestions given by the hospital staff. She showed my husband how to give counter pressure so he could be more actively involved in supporting my physical needs. She also stepped out to give us a moment as a couple right before our son was born which we appreciated. Don’t know what we would have done without her.

Leah Crawford

So glad I decided to hire a doula (Julie S) for my pregnancy! During the prenatal period she was so supportive and helped ease my high anxiety of having my first baby. I had terrible sciatic nerve pain and she helped send different stretches to try. My labor of course didn't exactly go as planned (I woke up at 0730 with contractions 5 minutes apart and had my baby at 1158). But she got to the hospital in time and was able to be there leading up to the birth. Julie was beyond supportive, soothing, and positive. She took some really great pictures that I will forever cherish. I would not hesitate to use Gold Coast for another pregnancy!

Nichole Bouwman

I would recommend Gold Coast Doulas to everyone! Lee Ann and Alyssa were an amazing support system throughout my pregnancy, during my labor, and in my postpartum journey. They have always been a fantastic resource and are always there to help in any way they can. My labor did not go as expected and having them as my doulas were the best decision I could have made! Lee Ann was my advocate in the delivery room and made sure my voice was heard. She always made us feel comfortable in any stressful situation we ran into. I don't know what we would have done without her there with us and there are truly no words to describe how thankful we are to have them a part of our team. After birth, I needed lactation support. I was having issues and I was contacted very quickly by Cami. As a new mom, she helped me navigate nursing in the first week when I was struggling. I am very thankful for her support as well. We will be using their services for any and all support in the future!

Stacy Williams

Our sleep consultant, Kristin, was incredibly flexible and understanding. She helped us understand age-appropriate sleep training techniques, and encouraged us along the way. She was readily available to answer our (many, many) questions. We feel more confident in helping our daughter sleep well and we are all getting better, healthier sleep after working with her!

Mikaelah Snoap

Hiring LeeAnn and Alyssa at Gold Coast Doula's was the best decision I made during my pregnancy. From the classes they offered to the support I received prenatal, I felt as prepared for labor and delivery as I could be. When the day finally came and my water broke, things didn't go how I'd hoped, and my doulas were right there the whole time, supporting and coaching me to help bring my baby into the world safely and comfortably. They made me feel so safe and supported, and I will keep coming back for each of my pregnancies.

Alexis Putman

My husband and I just wrapped up the Hypnobirthing course with Ashley. Ashley was a fantastic resource throughout the entire class. She was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions thrown her way. Her experience with and around birth was evident and reassuring as we navigated all topics of preparing for birth, the birthing process and postpartum. I would highly recommend this class- especially to first time parents. My husband and I are feeling so much more confident in making our birth plan/preferences and all the choices for baby we didn’t even realize we needed to make. Knowledge is power, and this course certainly gave us the power of preparedness.

Kevin Wood

We absolutely loved the Saturday Series! All three classes made Kevin and I feel even more comfortable with our labor/delivery decisions, what to expect at Spectrum, how to feel comfortable with breastfeeding and the option to work with a lactation consultant at the hospital, at our pediatrician, and at home if we want. Finally, the newborn course helped us feel prepared and ready to meet our baby girl in 2 weeks. Thank you for such a great day and for the encouragement to advocate for our goals during labor/delivery, as well as practical lessons for breastfeeding and newborn survival!

HEIDI McDowell

Although, we knew what services Kristin V. provided we weren't quite certain how we would achieve our goals, how long it would take, or how we would navigate the transitions emotionally. We were very surprised at how well our baby adapted to the plan. After a few days it's safe to say our expectations were exceeded by the attentiveness and personal service Kristin provided. She helped us troubleshoot and we are happy to say that by the end of our two weeks we have a well adjusted, sleeping 5 month old. We hoped for that but weren't sure we would get it based on our daughters temperament. As a family we are all sleeping through the night and couldn't ask for anything more from the services Kristin provided. If you like sleep and aren't getting enough of it, don't wait, just do it, hire the support. You won't regret it.

Sarah Raiyn

Since my son was 4 months old his sleep had been bad. We kept saying, oh it will get better on its own... and at 7 months we were still struggling. He was sleeping next to us only, would wake up every 1-2 hours and would only be soothed by drinking milk, and had to be rocked/fed to sleep... we had enough! My friend recommended Alyssa from Gold Coast doulas and I was skeptical but willing to try anything. She was AMAZING. she not only listened to us and made a sleep plan catered to our needs, but tweaked it whenever needed based on how our son was doing. She was so nice and gave us a lot of reassurance and positive encouragement but also held us accountable (in a great way). It was wonderful working with her. Now our son sleeps for longer stretches, in his crib, on his own, and doesn’t require night time feeds! We got our life back and at the same time our son is getting the sleep he needs! I am so happy with the decision we made to hire Alyssa. Highly recommend it to people having trouble with their babies sleep! It works with some hard work and dedication and amazing guidance :)

Megan Flier

We had a team of two doulas - Lauren who supported us during labor and delivery, and Jennifer who supported us postpartum. We spent the most time with Jennifer as we’d been given 20 hours of postpartum support. We easily credit her with us not losing our minds after we brought our baby home! She helped us make sense of his sleep/wake/eat patterns, gave us a full nights sleep, and in the end what she provided us with was the knowledge to care for our baby more effectively! We felt so lost at first and she made sense of it all and gave us effective techniques for soothing when he was upset. When I struggled with breastfeeding and milk supply, she went out of her way to recommend a fantastic lactation consultant and help me find new a new pump when I needed one! In the midst of all of this she was compassionate, encouraging, validating, and supportive of whatever we were experiencing. Easily the best help we’ve had!! I recommend her and Gold Coast to everyone now!

Autumn Fuchs

We are so grateful that Jenny at Gold Coast Doulas was a part of our birth experience. She was supportive of my birth wishes and was a wonderful resource during my first time giving birth. She had a lot of knowledge on pain relief techniques and helped guide my husband on ways to assist and relieve contractions, so we felt like a team when our daughter was being born. She has a very calming presence, and I highly recommend her services.

Amy L.C. Matisoff

Alex with Gold Coast was absolutely amazing! Having your first baby durning COVID is terrifying, Alex put me at ease and was such a pleasure having in our home. My husband works a lot so having Alex around allowed me to nap and get some alone time. She did dishes and laundry while wearing the baby (think baby whisperer) She helped me with breast feeding and just gave me someone to connect with in a time when connections were so distant. I can’t say enough about her. We just loved her!

Hannah Crocker

Our doula was amazing with our twins! She kept them on the same schedule and didn’t have any issues with our identical boys. We went with a night shift and it was amazing getting a full nights rest for the first time in months. I would highly recommend any twin parents to work with Gold Coast Doulas.

Rachel Raczok

After the birth of our son, my husband and I are convinced that no birth is complete without the support of a doula, especially from Gold Coast. From the beginning of our introduction, our doula Jenny made us feel at ease and empowered with all of our decisions. When plans needed to be adjusted, she was right there offering insight for our altered actions. She also served as a guide for my husband, showing him how to provide meaningful support to me as a laborer. She truly made our birth experience one that was peaceful and joyous. I highly recommend Gold Coast to all birthing families!

Megan Ehle

I would highly recommend Gold Coast Doulas. They were an amazing support system during pregnancy and especially during the labor and birth process. I would say that having a doula was one of the most beneficial parts of our care team. We will want their care and support again in future pregnancies. Jessica was our labor doula and she was amazing. It was so meaningful to have a care person there consistently throughout labor to be supportive for myself and my husband, her compassion is beyond measure for what she is doing for her clients. Post partum care review: Our post partum doula was Jessica , who we also had as our birth doula. It was so cool to have her post partum care after she supported us through the birthing process and she could follow along with our growth as a family. She was an amazing support system for me as I navigated new motherhood. I looked forward to our weekly visits and having the help from her with our son or around our home where it was needed. She was a wonderful person for me to talk through things with. I simply just enjoyed her company as I was needing that compassionate support at that time.

Laurel Gossan

Before working with Alyssa we had no sort of schedule and my daughter would almost never nap anywhere other than my arms. With an almost two year old as well this was beyond difficult. We are now on a consistent nap and bedtime schedule and my three month old is consistently sleeping through the night. When she does wake she is usually able to self-soothe and go back to sleep. I would highly recommend this sleep training to any family with sleep struggles.

katy hallgren

Jen was absolutely incredible! This was our first child and she was instrumental in helping us achieve the natural birth we hoped for (which is saying a lot, especially in the uncertain time of Covid). The pregnancy support she provided helped us make and feel confident in decisions that aligned with our natural birth goal. Her labor support allowed us to focus on having a baby, knowing our desires and needs would be communicated and taken care of. Her postpartum visit gave us confidence in the job we were doing as first-time parents as well answers to questions we had. We are forever grateful for Jen and can’t imagine our son’s birth without her! ❤️

Amber Brandt

Working with Alyssa for sleep consultation has been empowering, actionable and most importantly, effective! We sought out her help when at 11 months old our daughter was still waking numerous times throughout the night. Alyssa listened to my sleep-deprived ramblings and offered a straightforward action plan with continuous support and a sense of humor. She was 100% professional, but made me feel like I had a friend helping every step of the way. I'm thrilled to say, everything she perceived and prescribed were right on the money. Naps and nights have become restful, and our waking hours are so much happier for all three of us!

Kate Starke

For my second baby, I knew the number one thing is was anxious about was the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months. When seeking out a postpartum doula, I was looking for a trustworthy, professional organization that would be able to customize to my needs- literally helping me prioritize my sleep! Gold Coast Doulas totally fit the bill- I had a great initial consultation, there was clarity on cost/billing, and then my doula, Gina was EXACTLY what I needed, which shows that Gold Coast Doulas is truly there to support women throughout pregnancy and during the challenging period after baby arrives. If you are someone who is thinking about outsourcing some of your support after baby comes, I can wholeheartedly say that this is worth every penny! Wish I had known about it for baby #1!

Brooke Dobberstein

Alyssa was incredible and went above and beyond with helping our family. Before working with Alyssa I was nursing my son about every two hours, day and night. Which meant neither one of us was sleeping during the night. My little guy was also taking very short naps unless he was held. With Alyssa's help my little guy is taking longer naps and sleeping through the night in his crib. I never would have been able to do this without Alyssa. For my four year old Alyssa helped us gently get her to sleep in her own room. My husband and I have our evenings back to ourselves and nap time is now my time to relax. I am extremely grateful for Alyssa.

Lynne Bosma

We never sleep trained our now 3 year old son and I was a sleep zombie for over 2 years. With our second little guy, we knew there had to be a better way. Plus as a full time working mom, my anxiety was escalating during the night with the 3-5 wake-ups. I could not do it anymore. With a few very minor changes to our son's sleep schedule and our routine, we have a 9 month old who is sleeping all the way through the night. Alyssa was so very gentle and accommodating to our desire to continue breastfeeding at night and to not let our little guy cry for long periods of time. Our son is so much happier during the day now that he is actually resting at night. This service saved my life. Thank you Alyssa and the Gold Coast team!

Natalie Gehrke

Jennifer was a natural! She stayed so relaxed and confident during the whole labor. She had all kinds of tricks up her sleeve for labor and helped me organize my thoughts and focus on what I wanted and helped me get there. She helped me advocate for myself and what I wanted during labor when things seemed a little chaotic or the midwife wasn't hearing me. She helped me speak up for myself and what I thought was best but also just remained very informative to keep my expectations realistic. I never once felt rushed or was made to feel silly for asking questions. She always had an answer that was positive that gave me reassurance which in turn infused confidence in me. I can't thank her enough for that. I felt so empowered through the whole experience. I wish she could have been there for the rest of the hospital stay.

Katie Tuinstra

Alyssa was able to come to our home to teach the newborn survival class for my husband and I. She was so knowledgeable and explained things in such a way that helped us make sense of some of the questions we had about newborn care. She was so kind and affirming of our ability to care for our baby and left us feeling confident. She was extremely professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a newborn class. Thank you so much Alyssa!

Ben Flegler

Jennifer was worth every penny helping us via zoom, text and email! We were struggling to get our 4 month old to sleep longer than 1-2 stretch and it was negatively impacting our entire family (2 parents and a 3yo). Jennifer listened carefully to our concerns, habits and helped us come up with a plan that worked for us and our baby. Within 3 nights we had already seen great improvements in night time and nap sleep. 3 weeks later and we are still having good success with her methods. We are all a much happier bunch!

Kelsey Chun

Ashley was a fantastic instructor! She is so knowledgable and an extremely engaging teacher. This class gave me and my husband the tools and the confidence to give birth naturally, which I did! Thanks to many of the tools we'd been equipped with in this class, I dilated nine centimeters in less than five hours, and the baby was born one hour later! My husband and I both agreed that this class was huge in helping both of us feel confident and knowledgable about all things pregnancy and birth related. This class is awesome - you get so much out of it! Thank you, Ashley, for all your help!

Megan Kretz

Gentle sleep training with Alyssa far exceeded our expectations. Our LO had chronic ear infections for 6 months leading up to tubes. We did what we had to to survive. My husband and I created some bad sleep habits for our LO. She was waking 11 or more times a night and only sleeping 45 mins during the day. Not only was our LO not getting the sleep she needed to develop properly but mom and dad couldn't get a babysitter and leave the house after bedtime. It was hard to even watch a movie together with the frequent wakings. Our initial sleep consult was so helpful in understanding a good sleeping environment right down to temperature, window treatments, and PJs. We got a sleep plan with instructions from there. Alyssa helped us along the way and was never far. After 2 days our LO was sleeping 12 hours straight and taking 2 good naps. We are able to put her in her crib awake now and dad can do bedtime. If she wakes up she puts herself right back to sleep. It's an amazing change and it has changed our life. Would do over again in a heartbeat and recommend 1000 times over.

Aly P

I don't typically leave reviews, but I had to review Alyssa. Where to even start? Our son has some serious medical issues and we have had some major sleep issues as a result. By the time he was 10 months old I was just exhausted and I needed to figure out a solution. I knew I wasn't comfortable letting him cry it out due to his condition and I was hesitant to hire a sleep consultant because of the money and because I thought well it will just be the same things I've read and it won't work. I was WRONG! Alyssa was so thorough in helping us to figure out what we needed to change to help my son sleep. I cannot say enough good things about her and the plan she put together and the support she provided. I only wish I had contacted her sooner! If you're debating--don't wait, just do it! My son is happier and healthier, and so am I.

Lauren Folkes

The Newborn Survival class is a must. Alyssa is a fantastic and friendly teacher who made everyone in the room feel heard and comfortable. She covers very useful topics about bringing home baby, and helped me clarify what items are essential, what's simply not worth spending the money on, what doesn't work, tips and tricks, and shared high value resources. My husband and I are glad we attended!!

Allison Witt

Let me start by saying stop waiting! Book Alyssa today! I can’t say enough about this process. Alyssa gave us the confidence and tools we needed to get our strong-willed, sleep disliking child sleeping soundly. Since our son was born he has always struggled to sleep well. For 19 months I was driving him around, or holding him to take a nap, and at night he was still taking a bottle to fall asleep, and waking multiple times throughout the night. We had developed more bad sleep habits than I’d ever dreamed. My only regret is not doing this sooner. Alyssa listened to all of our concerns and gave us just enough compassion and tough love to get us through this process. Alyssa was there for us every step of the way, and worked with us to stick to the plan, but also to tweak things to fit our families needs. I can’t thank Alyssa enough for giving me the confidence to help my son get the sleep he deserved. He is now taking naps in his crib, soothing himself to sleep and well on his way to sleeping all night every night! Thank you Gold Coast Doulas!

Emily Sousa

If you are on the fence about spending the money for a sleep consultant like we were, just do it! It is so, so worth it! Alyssa was absolutely amazing, patient, gentle, supportive, and encouraging. All three of us are finally sleeping!! Winston needed so much more sleep than he was getting, but we didn't know how to help him get it. We've both noticed that since Alyssa's help, he's been a much happier baby, and Mama and Daddy are much happier because we're getting a full night's sleep every night; we used to get up every 2-3 hours all night, every night. Now he sleeps from 7 PM to 7 AM. If he wakes up, he is able to put himself to sleep, and his daytime schedule is now predictable and so much easier on Mama! Alyssa was so patient and encouraging. She answered my constant questions, and when I texted her multiple times that we were having a rough time, she knew exactly what to say to help us through the tough moments. She kept reminding us to be patient with Winston, as he had to relearn how to sleep! She was not judgmental at all when I told her that we had been letting Winston sleep on a Boppy pillow at night, or when I let her know that I couldn't handle much crying due to postpartum depression. I texted her more than once to ask if she was absolutely sure that Winston was okay after crying for a few minutes, and she reassured me and made me feel so much better!

Katie

We hired Hold Coast while looking for a sleep consultant. Alyssa has such a calming nature and ease about her when dealing with sleep deprived parents! She helped us to feel supported and really listened to the sleep issues we were experiencing so that she could give the best options to help our baby, and us, get better sleep.

Amy Sheckler

As a first time mom, there were a lot of unknowns and fears surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. I had a birth plan going into it and knew exactly what I wanted and preferred, but was scared that things would go horribly wrong or I wouldn't be able to advocate for myself. Ashley and Kristin gave me the encouragement and resources I needed to go into childbirth educated and empowered to do things my way and prepare for whatever could happen. I had an idea of a perfect birth experience, knowing that I obviously couldn't control every variable, but with the help of Kristin, I was able to have an incredible childbirth experience that I will treasure forever! I highly recommend Gold Coast Doulas and will definitely refer all of my pregnant friends to them.

Ashley Polen

Gold Coast Doulas is an amazing support team to have in your corner while going through pregnancy and labor. My doulas, Audra and Julie, were amazing and attentive to my pregnancy and birthing wants and needs. They kept great communication throughout my pregnancy by being positive and caring. They made me feel like I could take on the world! That was exactly what I needed to get through my final weeks of pregnancy. Being pregnant with my first, I did not know what to expect! Audra was amazing during the labor process and I am not sure I would have been able to have a natural birth without her. Audra was attentive and helped me listen to my body. She kept me motivated to stay with my natural birth plan. She helped me get into better positions and reminded me to BREATHE when I didn’t think I could take it any longer. She started off with gentle massage and then helped me labor a majority of my intense periods in the tub. She was excellent at reading what I needed and listened to me when I wanted to go a different direction. She even took pics of the birth, which allowed my husband to just be present in the moment! She was a great support to my husband as well. Being first time parents, neither of us knew what to expect. I am very happy that we decided to hire a doula for our birth experience!

Braden JM Williams

My wife and I were both stressed and sleep deprived because our 4 month old was waking every hour through the night. Within about 3 days of the Gold Coast sleep consultation program we saw dramatic progress and felt more hopeful and educated moving forward. We are incredibly thankful for this service and would highly recommend it to any parents that have concerns with their child's sleep.

Rachel Chasco

When we learned that we were expecting our fourth child, I knew that I wanted to try for a natural birth and have a doula. I thought that I was all set, when just 3 weeks before our baby's arrival our doula (through another company) was unable to assist us. I was beside myself and felt that my birth plan was in serious jeopardy. I called Gold Coast and was immediately put at ease. Within the next few days I had already been able to meet and prepare for birth with Julie and another doula. I was beyond impressed at how quickly this happened and so thankful that everything was back on track. It also made so much sense that the Gold Coast Doula's work as a team. This ensures that one doula is always on call and available. After Julie left, my husband mentioned that he felt like we had just been with a "good friend." I think that is the perfect way to describe every interaction with Julie. She immediately felt like someone we had known for a long time and now know that it was a blessing in disguise that our first doula did not work out. Julie was the perfect person for us. Julie kept track of my appointments and was so thoughtful to check in and see how things were going. She offered lots of encouragement and support. When the big day arrived Julie met us at the hospital and was exactly the support that we needed. Julie offered physical support through massage, back pressure, getting blankets, finding a stool when I was in labor and didn't have my feet planted firmly on the floor, giving suggestions and assisting in moving positions. It was so helpful to keep my labor moving forward by staying active. I realized later that I never even used the bed. Julie was great to help me stay motivated and find effective positions for labor. She was a huge emotional support - she would encourage through contractions and continue to remind me that I would see my baby soon! She was amazing when I got to transitional labor and wasn't sure I could go on much longer. Julie was exactly the voice that I needed to hear...she reminded me how close I was, and that of course I could do this...I was almost there! Julie was also support for my husband taking away a lot of worry and concern as she has such a calming presence. When our son was born, she was there applying back pressure which helped so much for pushing and then somehow ended up taking some great snapshots to help us preserve the special moment. It was such a beautiful experience to welcome our son into the world surrounded by so much support and love. This was an incredibly moving birth story and Julie played a huge part in it. I am forever grateful to her and to Gold Coast Doulas.

Emily Theroux

Jenny was my doula throughout pregnancy and delivery. I cannot praise her enough! She was always available for questions and support. Her presence and knowledge during labor and delivery was priceless. I HIGHLY recommend Jenny and Gold Coast to anyone looking for a personalized support.

Megan Soules

Alyssa truly changed out lives! Our daughter was waking up 2-5 times per night. She is now sleeping 12 hours every night and not only puts herself to sleep, but she is asking to go to bed. Alyssa listened to our story and made the necessary suggestions. She was always so positive, even when things were hard. We can not thank her enough for all she did for our family.

Aimee Sterk

I had amazing support during and after my high risk pregnancy. Kristin was calm, caring, knowledgeable, and accessible for questions and help throughout. I was much more confident about delivering my baby and getting my needs accommodated due to her care and services. I highly recommend Gold Coast Doulas.

Paula May

My first was with a cesarian and it was very important to me to try for a VBAC. I stayed more active during pregnancy. Tricia and Julie both cheered me on with my fitness, gave me encouraging words, and helped me with my questions. During labor, Julie’s calming and empowering voice helped me to have the labor that I had always hoped for. She encouraged me to trust my body, move the way I wanted, and embrace labor. I delivered my second baby via successful VBAC. I remember after bringing up my baby into my chest, I started to tear up while saying, “I did it!” and Julie’s voice responding, “Yes, you did it! You did it.” I’m pretty sure we were both crying at this point. It was such a beautiful moment.

Ingrid B. Miller

I partnered with Gold Coast Doulas for the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care of my second child. My experience was transformative. I felt supported and empowered throughout my pregnancy and highly recommend the Hypnobirthing Class. Having a birth doula was a game-changer. I credit my beautiful birth experience to the education and support I received from Gold Coast; I learned to trust my body and embrace childbirth with excitement instead of fear.

Carrie C

I highly recommend Tricia and Julie at Gold Coast Doulas when choosing a birth doula. Not only were they helpful during the labor, but the weeks leading up to the big day they were there to answer the many questions I had. During the labor my husband was there to support me, but Tricia was able to provide support he was not. Being first time parents, I highly recommend using Gold Coast Doulas.

Kelsey Stricklen

I really enjoyed working with Alyssa as our sleep consultant. She is very personable and non-judgemental. We were really struggling with our 5-month old having no routine whatsoever and waking literally every hour the first half of the night and every two hours after that. Our whole family (including our 3-year old) was suffering from lack of sleep. I honestly was skeptical anything would help, but within 2 nights Ruby was sleeping longer stretches and taking long naps in her crib instead of cat naps in my arms. She also gets put down awake and puts herself to sleep without crying now! Having free time again at night (without listening to crying) and being able to accomplish stuff during the day again has been priceless and I would highly suggest working with Alyssa if your baby isn’t sleeping well.

Kayla Brown

As a first time mom I would highly recommend the breastfeeding class via Gold Coast Doulas. The class will help all moms and dads navigate how to successfully get a head start in their breastfeeding journey, it was nice to receive information through a licensed IBCLC nowadays we have an overwhelming amount of information coming at us and to have the opportunity to speak and learn from a professional gives me a peace of mind.

Katie Potts

My husband and I welcomed our son into the world two weeks ago. Jamie and Lindsey were our doula team. When the time came for our son to be born, Lindsey was on call. She was incredibly supportive. One of my goals was to labor at home as long as possible before heading to the hospital. Lindsey and I talked on the phone and texted around the clock. She offered to come to my home, but I felt relaxed and supported by her, so we decided to wait and meet each other at the hospital once we got there. It is hard to even put into words how grateful I am that we had Lindsey with us for labor and delivery. She has such a fun personality and is also very knowledgeable. Lindsey helped my husband and I work together to keep labor moving. They traded on and off to keep me as comfortable as possible during contractions and talked me through breathing when I was having a hard time focusing. For both my husband and I, much of our anxiety was eased by Lindsey's presence. I highly recommend Lindsey and Jamie as a doula team!

Elizabeth Betts

After giving birth to three children and having everyone tell you what to do and how you should be feeling while giving birth, I felt that there had to be a different way. After doing research, I found a lot of really positive things about HypnoBirthing. I must say that I was a little skeptical at first, how could you you have a pain free and relaxing birth without medication? The idea amused me and I wanted to give it a try. Learning what I learned from the HypnoBirthing class, offered through Gold Coast Doulas, has really helped me become more positive and excited for a natural birth. My mind has been enlightened and I feel confident that the birth of my baby will be a beautiful and calm experience. I feel empowered, knowing that I can do this and that I do not need to rely on medication to help me through! Ashley was an amazing instructor and you could really feel her passion for birth and helping others! I would highly recommend everyone to take this class!

Casey Arnt

I absolutely loved having a doula for my third birth! I wish I would've had one for each child! Such wonderful knowledge and support, all a phone call or message away! My husband felt supported and more confident in his actions to help me get through this unmedicated birth! Having the tips and tricks of the doulas was so helpful during the hard part of labor as well! Such a great experience!

Jessica Wilkins

Alyssa did a great job of making the group feel comfortable to discuss topics and questions in her newborn survival class. The length of the class was great, in that it was informative and concise- perfect after a long work day!

Meghan Kirchhoff

After the breastfeeding class with Kelly, I went from knowing practically nothing about breastfeeding to feeling prepared and confident. Breastfeeding is far more complicated than it looks, but I now have knowledge to help me and baby be successful.

Kendall Kautz

I could not have been happier with my experience. Katie and Julie were a fantastic doula team that supported my husband and me pre-, during and post delivery of our son. So thankful we went this route and would highly recommend you consider it too--it was well worth it.

Ann Bishop

Gold Coast Doulas is an amazing support system for moms through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. We love referring to them because we know our moms will receive the best care!

Katie Booth

If you are considering a doula- do it! Erica was wonderful! I don't think I realized all of the emotions that would go into this experience and Erica was there to provide support that was truly appreciated, especially when I had a difficult time postpartum. Her patience, humor, and expertise made her the ideal support person. Even with a supportive partner and family, having someone with a fresh perspective is incredibly valuable. There were moments when I wondered if I really needed a doula, because there is so much information out there I thought maybe I could figure it out on my own. I am SO glad I didn't go it alone- a doula is necessary to wade through all that information. My husband and I are so thankful for Erica!

Lindsey Thompson

Kristin is a professional and compassionate doula. She is highly respected by me as well as many in our birth and the medical community. I'd happily refer any clients to her, and have, and I feel 100% confident that they will be treated with the ultimate inprofessionalism, respect, and care.

Kristina Russell

Spending our Saturday attending the Saturday Series classes left us feeling empowered and excited to welcome our baby. We were given so many resources and learned such valuable things about this next season of life.

mary ward

I was very happy with my decision to use Gold Coast Doulaa. Kristen was a great addition to my home birth labor team and was incredibly supportive and helpful.

Emily Richett

Such a great experience with Alex & the team at Gold Coast Doulas- highly recommend to make the postpartum transition easier!

Russell Climie

Everyone should take this class. Birth is a serious milestone in your life… so take the time to be prepared. You won’t be sorry!

Patti Fore

I have not used them but have 100 percent confidence in the team based on other people's shared experiences I have heard about. I sure wish there had been something like this available when I was having babies.

Chris Huntoon

Ashley Forton is one of the most kind and caring individuals I know.

Mary C Hartfield

Gold Coast Doulas is making life easier for families.

Jenna Geier

Women ran business, run by two great people.

Julia Visser

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