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When we were preparing our birth plan my wife and I wanted to have extra support at the hospital to help us advocate for our needs and best understand how we could have a healthy, safe birth the way we wanted. Camille came highly recommended from friends and she was the perfect Doula for us. We met with her in person before and after our birth and she stayed with us as we navigated some challenging moments in labor that could have led us to an emergency c-section (had it not been for her guidance and support) but ultimately resulted in a healthy, vaginal birth. She also encouraged us to use Hypnobabies for our birthing and it was extremely supportive in progressing labor and pain management after a long period of little change. If it hadn’t been for Camille we would very likely have had a very different, much more traumatic experience. With her we were able to feel empowered to move through labor and delivery with our plan intact and our baby healthy and happy. She was also very helpful with lactation, general mama and baby health care and lots of great resources for pregnancy and postpartum. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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Camille supported our family post partum. As first time parents I knew I would support from an expert. Her post partum support was instrumental in getting me through the newborn phase with confidence and ease. I didn’t know what to expect and Camille was the perfect support for our family. She’s calming, extremely informative, evidence based, helpful, and proactive. She supported me so much when I was struggling with breastfeeding and general post partum anxiety. She always made me feel at ease and I loved being able to ask an expert for help when I needed it. I looked forward to every visit and she truly educated me on everything I know. Looking back on the past 7 weeks it’s amazing how far I’ve come and how confident I am which was all contributed by working with her. She helped us with feeding, cleaning, cooking, laundry, sleeping, tummy time, how to calm a fussy baby, how to address gas/conscription and how to use all the baby gadgets and tools. She also helped support my physical recovery with sitz baths, healing foods, guided meditation, and recommendations/referrals for special care I needed. Highly recommend her to any family looking for post partum support!

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The first thing that struck me about Camille during the interview session is that she was very knowledgeable, friendly and warm. Right off the bat she came across as someone I could rely on. We had a near incident that she might not had made it to our birth as another client went into labor when my contractions started. I was having prodromal labor and she checked in on me whenever she could, after having not slept overnight with her other client she texted me late in the night if I was ok. I was not, I was at home labouring and was very exhausted having not been able to sleep or eat for 2 days by that time. I was at a loss and her message came in just in time. She offered to come over despite being exhausted (I could see it when I saw her even though she tried not to show it) but the minute she came, I felt revived by her presence and calmness, she offered different solutions to ease the waves and we finally found some positions that made it easier for me to keep going. She encouraged me to eat for energy and giving my partner a break from supporting me. All essential steps (without us realising it at the time) as we were still 24 hours away from meeting our baby. She had the clarity of mind on what we had to do, suggested when we should head to the hospital, helped advocate for us in a respectful way with the nurses and was by my side holding my hand whenever I needed it. Although the birth didn’t go per my birth plan, she fully respected every step we took and would help give clarification on things I wanted to talk through before making decisions on. I will always be in gratitude that she put us first before taking a needed rest and stayed with us until we were comfortable. She could have easily had a backup doula take her place and didn’t do so. I would also add that her Healthie app platform of information is so helpful for a first time mom like myself and that she was very respectful of our COVID concerns and wishes throughout the process.

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We cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Camille Fiori and Nourish: Birth + Postpartum. As first-time parents, we were filled with anticipation but also some apprehension about the birthing process. From the moment we met Camille, she put us at ease with her warm and caring nature, making us feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire journey. Before the birth, she introduced us to the concept of hypno birthing, and it was a game-changer for us. Her expertise in this area was evident as she patiently guided us through various techniques, helping us gain confidence in our ability to manage the birthing process. Thanks to her, we felt more in control and less anxious about the whole experience. Communication was always a priority for Camille; she was always just a phone call or message away, willing to address any concerns or questions we had leading up to the birth. This level of accessibility and responsiveness helped alleviate many of our anxieties. When the big day finally arrived, Camille was a true pillar of strength. She was by our side, providing encouragement, reassurance, and practical guidance every step of the way. Her calming presence was invaluable, and she created an environment of positivity and serenity in the delivery room. Her support didn’t end with the birth of our daughter. As our postpartum doula, she continued to be an incredible resource for us during those early weeks of parenthood. From breastfeeding support to sleep strategies, she provided us with a wealth of knowledge and effective techniques to help us navigate this new chapter in our lives. Beyond her professional expertise, what truly sets Camille apart is her genuine care and compassion for her clients. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt heard, understood, and empowered as new parents. Her non-judgmental approach and positive attitude created a safe space where we could openly share our experiences and seek guidance without hesitation.

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Camille supported our family postpartum with our first child. Looking back, it’s not an exaggeration to say I don’t know how I would have survived without her. As a first time parent, there is so much you don’t know you don’t know — from swaddling techniques, to breastfeeding and pumping, to recovery… it can all be very overwhelming especially in the fog of those early days. Camille was the expert who helped us navigate through that fog — she saved my breastfeeding journey on more than one occasion, jumped in on anything and everything I needed help with, and helped me feel confident in taking care of my new baby. Camille is proactive, calming, kind, and extremely knowledgable (without ever pushing an agenda). She is punctual and professional and responsive. Her genuine care and compassion for new mothers is obvious. We are so grateful to Camille for all she did for our family, and for me personally as I transitioned into motherhood!

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Camille was my birth and postpartum doula. She was very helpful for both. I had an epidural, but she coached me through breathing techniques during labor, answered questions, was very attentive during the birthing process, and helped take photos for us to remember. Postpartum she came to help with everything from laundry to lactation. She was very calm and knowledgeable about baby, and I liked having regular sessions in between our pediatrician appointments to ask any questions I had. I was triple feeding as well, and she helped provide regular weighted feeds and weigh ins. Overall, I would definitely recommend Camille for anyone looking for birth and postpartum assistance.

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Camille supported our family in the first few months post partum. We reached out because we are first time parents, and because we knew we would not have support from other family after birth. Camille could not be a more lovely, kind, gentle, nurturing presence! We were so grateful for her deep knowledge and calming presence when we came home from the hospital. She answered all of our questions, big and small, with such careful attention to detail and we were always impressed by how much experience and knowledge she brought to bear on everything we asked. We weren’t always sure what we would actually do during her sessions with us, but each time, we found her advice led us to make a big leap in confidence in taking care of our little one, and helped us solve small but significant problems we had been facing. From how to get our little one to enjoy a bath, to trouble-shooting breast feeding, to showing us how to burp a newborn effectively (we were weirdly freaked out by this!), she was amazing. I learned so many ways to soothe and comfort our little baby from her, and could not be more grateful. Also, if you have the chance, she is an amazing cook! She made me delicious meals by improvising with what she found in our fridge. Overall, I strongly recommend working with Camille, each of her visits left me feeling more rested, calm, and confident.

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We had the pleasure of working with Camille as a hypnobaby birth coach and post-partum doula. We were completely out of our depths when we brought our daughter home from the hospital, who was born underweight and had issues latching. Camille met with us that first day and we immediately felt at ease in her capable hands. Not only is she highly skilled as a doula, she is also an educator, lactation consultant and fabulous cook of nourishing, healing postpartum food. We loved her warm, caring disposition and she was consistently generous with her knowledge and expertise without ever being pushy or prescriptive. When we asked her a question, she would provide fact based research instead of a subjective opinion. Camille genuinely cares about the families she supports and goes out of her way to make sure everyone in the family feels comfortable. While you are all consumed by your baby’s needs, she is there to take care of yours. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us through the first couple months and our only regret is that our time with Camille passed too quickly. She is truly the best of the best!

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I hired Camille for postpartum help with my newborn. This was the best decision I ever made. As first time parents, my husband & I wanted to make sure we were mindful of all aspects of our daughter’s care. Camille provided great advice & suggestions. Her knowledge & expertise is outstanding. Our baby took to Camille right away as she helped us navigate as new parents. The one thing I didn’t anticipate was her extreme care for myself. I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia after I gave birth. It took me a while to recover & Camille was with me every step of the way. She went above & beyond to help me recover physically & mentally. She made sure I was eating the right nourishing foods to help with the recovery & would provide meditation sessions to help with the mental aspect of what I was going through postpartum. Camille is amazing & I honestly couldn’t have went through my postpartum journey without her. I’m so grateful for her.

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If you’re looking for a holistic recovery approach, Camille is your girl. She was extremely responsive, professional, and helpful. You never know how postpartum is going to go, but having someone to help you troubleshoot problems as they come up was really wonderful and made everything feel so easy. You worry about so much, especially with your first baby, so having a trusted, calm professional to talk things through with was truly invaluable. Bonus, she’s an AMAZING cook!! I highly recommend Camille.

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Camille was amazing as our hypnodoula and hypnobabies educator! We knew we wanted a doula and yet were on the fence about hypnobabies; but I’m such a proponent for using the power of our mind to overcome challenges that I decided it was worth a shot. I hadn’t used hypnosis before and now I can say how incredible it was to have positive and powerful messages in my mind to build trust in my body’s ability to be pregnant and give birth the way I wanted to. Camille’s hypnobabies class taught us everything we needed to know about pregnancy and birthing options.

I loved that she was also our doula so we had our 1:1 meetings for personalized support and she was key in my feeling calm and reassured during our baby’s birthing time. She was so respectful and open to our own interests and preferences from beginning to end and ensured we were well informed to make our own decisions. She has a wealth of knowledge! Her expertise from years of experience and certifications is exceptional and it’s really apparent in her guidance and tips for all things baby and birthing.

Hypnobabies contributed greatly to feeling peaceful and confident within myself. And my husband and I felt so connected to Camille and appreciative that she was a calm, guiding, and sweet presence for us during the birth of our baby – an unforgettable and beautiful experience that was made so because of her support through it all.

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I loved working with Camille for my pregnancy and birth! I don’t think there’s anyone more qualified in Los Angeles that knows more about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and infant care than Camille. I was pregnant with my first baby and planning a water birth because I have hospital anxiety. Once Camille entered the picture I felt much more confident and prepared for my baby’s birthday and knew I was in good hands! Camille arrived when I was laboring at home and could tell when it was time to head to the birth center. I ended up having the water birth I wanted! She was by my side the entire time at Pure Births and patiently read hypnobabies scripts for hours because I didn’t want to listen to the tapes. My birth was great! If there’s ever a baby #2 I can’t imagine having it without Camille with me. She’s a true professional, a super kind person, and instantly makes you feel safe and calm. Her food is delicious too! I ordered her muffins and starter bundle to eat after the baby was born and it was wonderful to know I was fueling my body with what was best for healing and breastfeeding. Not having to think about food at all those first few days with a newborn was amazing. Thank you Camille for all you do! ❤

Hiring Camille was the best decision we made for our 2nd baby. I had my first baby 20 months earlier in Australia where I had my family as my support team. I was very hopeful for a natural birth in a birthing center but after 37hrs it resulted in an emergency caesarean. Expecting our second baby in LA, with no family, having a doula was must have. I needed someone that could advocate for me and be the voice to make sure that another caesarean was not an option unless medically required.

Camille became much more than expected! She was an encyclopedia of knowledge through the entire pregnancy and so quick to respond. On my Labor Day she was my rock, my guide and encourager (alongside my rockstar fiancé) She knew how to be there and cater to my individual needs. When to step in, when to step back. She was there by my side for over 30hrs. I successfully got my VBAC after 55hrs in labor and if it wasn’t for Camille and the midwives, it would’ve ended up in another caesarean.

The postpartum support was like having the dream Mom, that had gone through this and could nurture and advise you through the process. I realized during my healing that women don’t really talk about what goes down and I would’ve been a deer in headlights if I wasn’t able to talk through it with Camille.

I also recommend her nutrition bundles and pelvic steaming. These helped me bounce back much faster. I hope women realize how important this kind of support is and nurturing yourself throughout the entire process. Thank you Camille! You gave me the best experience I could’ve hoped for.

I will always be grateful to Camille! I cannot overstate the role she played in my postpartum recovery & would recommend her without hesitation. It’s difficult to do her justice with a few words, but I’ll tell you that her support totally empowered my husband & I as new parents. It also set me on a path to prioritizing my own self-care as a new mama. Because of her doula support, I am not only a more confident mom, but I am really good at taking care of myself!

We’re Australian and due to Covid-related travel restrictions, couldn’t have any family visit when our baby boy arrived. My main motivation in hiring a postpartum doula was to have some extra support in absence of those ‘natural’ supports, thinking a doula would be able to provide practical help with the baby, lactation support & advice on newborn care. What we received was so much more than that. I believe that Camille really supported my whole transition to becoming a new mom.

Camille is a professional in every way, but her support is holistic & comes from a place of such genuine care. She’s got an impressive resume & was a goldmine of information when it came to newborn & postpartum care, but never ever pushed an opinion or agenda – she would happily educate & offer resources when asked (which we did… a lot!) but I believe her goal is to allow families to be who they are in a non-judgemental way. We gained so much by drawing from her expertise. She saved our sleep setup; provided amazing lactation support & helped me with my nursing goals (so valuable after our baby was bottle-fed from day 1 in the nicu); helped us to understand our baby’s behavior and cues; and to add to all that practical help, Camille was a major support to me emotionally in those early weeks.

Whether it was caring for baby so that I could take a long shower; doing baby laundry; helping me set up baby gear; making sure I was comfortable while nursing; or sometimes just making me a cup of tea & holding space for me to talk about how I was feeling… Camille did a great job of intuitively knowing where support was needed on any given day. There are so many areas I know my husband and I navigated easily because of Camille’s support in those early weeks. I will always be grateful for it, because I know for sure our family would have had such a different postpartum experience if not for her! THANK YOU Camille ❤ (We miss you!)

My husband and I could not be happier having worked with Camille for virtual birth prep as well as the postpartum doula package! As a first time expecting mom, I was feeling a bit anxious about all the unknowns of birth and felt like I wanted to prepare ahead of time by learning all about the interventions that may come up while in the hospital. Camille was so warm and comforting from the moment I met her. She has such a calming presence that puts you at ease during a time that can feel uneasy and anxiety-provoking. She really made me feel comfortable and confident going into my birth experience by providing my husband and I with the resources we needed ahead of time. She also helped us write a birth plan that aligned with our goals and what we wanted to get out of the experience. For postpartum, hiring Camille was one of the best decisions we made!
The fourth trimester can be a challenging time and having support is so important. I always looked forward to the days that Camille would come over for a few hours. She has SO much knowledge — everything from how to properly swaddle, the right sleeping environment for babies, how to take of yourself as the birthing mother, etc. I think a lot of the success with how well our daughter sleeps now and the routine we have is because of Camille and all her tips and knowledge. In addition to helping with all the questions I had about my daughter, Camille also makes sure you, as the birthing mother, are supported. She would make me sitz baths and bring me tea, which felt so nice during a period where you don’t have much time to think about yourself. She is also so respectful and polite.
If you are thinking of working with Camille either before birth or after, do not hesitate! She will make your experience memorable and will be such a support during a challenging time. I’m so happy to have had the chance to meet her, and I can’t wait to tell my daughter about her one day when she is old enough!

Camille is an amazing doula! I would highly recommend her to any mamas-to-be! She over-exceeded all expectations I had – her care, love, support, and guidance post-baby were paramount for my journey. She is someone I gained to trust, who became not only a mentor to me as a new mother, but also a friend who I could confide in. I grew with my doula, as my identity shifted and as I went through the many changes of motherhood. I wanted an advocate and a person who was supportive and trustworthy and Camille was exactly that. Camille genuinely cared, and I felt her love for me and my baby. Camille helped our family with everything when having your first child. She is a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to have by your side as a new mother. I learned so much from my experience with her and look forward to inviting her back into our home when our family grows. Thank you Camille for everything! We ❤️ you.

We are so glad we found Camille. Talking to her immediately transitioned my emotions about the birthing process from worrisome/slightly fearful/just wanting to get through it to celebratory! After our second, in-person meeting with her before the birth, we were just psyched for the big day! Camille is so knowledgeable about every aspect of the process, and provided us with so much information and resources to explore on our own as well. As scientists, we felt we could communicate with her well on all of these issues and appreciated the extensive list of references she’d compiled. I felt so prepared, both emotionally and intellectually (i.e. in terms of making all of the small decisions one must make). She was a wonderful presence in the delivery room — calming, supportive, positive, all of the things you want in a doula. I definitely felt so much more safe and secure and “ready” for delivery with her there. She was so intuitive about what was needed during the day, and was able to step in and give us the nudges we needed (for example, helping to ask the doctor again for anti-nausea medication when it had been too long without it), without at all being the least bit overbearing, and just with keeping things low-key and peaceful. Really, she made it so that all me and my partner had to do was focus on the process I was going through. She was also incredibly accessible during the weeks before and after the birth. I particularly appreciated her very organized, professional approach to her work — it was easy to chat with her and view documents via the Healthie app, for example.

Camille was very helpful and knowledgeable. I went for a natural birth and very happy that I had her by my side to guide me through the process. Definitely highly recommend

We asked for Camille’s help as a postpartum doula and now I recommend her to everyone I know with a newborn. Camille’s wealth of knowledge and gentle nature makes her a perfect doula. One thing we really loved about her is that she presented options and was proactive about helping without being intrusive instead of waiting to be asked to help. She knows exactly what families with newborns need because she has a lot of experience. Not only did she help more than we expected anyone could, but she was also really lovely to talk to. I highly recommend using a postpartum doula and I can’t think of a better person than Camille.

Camille is a God-send! I interviewed 10+ doulas and she is easily the most educated and resourceful.

She also happens to be the best chef you can imagine. She took care of me, my baby and my husband and we couldn’t be more appreciative. If you can afford it, try her “nourish bundle”. The fruit swirls, shiitake mushroom soup, Waldorf salad, quiches, smoothies- the list goes on. Every single thing she made felt like it was made with the best ingredients and with so much love.

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As a first time mum, you know you get all overly anxious and all you want is to make sure that you get the best care for your newborn. You try to read up everything you can online, do your research, read prenatal books but nothing beats the actual experience. So, I was trying to find a prenatal class to attend by professional Doula cum newborn specialist. And I found Camille.

The moment I met her, she put me at ease with her friendly smile. The class was conducted in an organized manner and she make sure to cover all aspects.

I will like to share this one example: you know you have researched about all the different kinds of swaddles that’s available but you never actually really know which is good. Well, it is only through the class that Camille brought along all the different types of swaddle and through first-hand experience that we finally know which to get. And she also gives her professional recommendations on the different baby gears and essential to get. Which really is great! Save you the headache. Of course; this is just one small part of the class: they are many more stuffs that is too long to write here.

The class is interactive and the hours just flew pass in no time. My husband and myself enjoyed it very much and we are so glad we chose her. She also helped to address our concerns on travelling with baby and even provided follow up reading materials to help us out.

I can’t say enough of Camille. She truly is a wonder and I totally recommend her to everyone who is looking for a professional doula and newborn specialist.

Camille was the best decision I made during my pregnancy. I hired her as a birth doula and postpartum doula. I was amazed by Camille’s credentials and reviews. She was the only doula that got back to me quickly. Some of my concerns prior to hiring a doula were whether they would be judgmental and understanding how they would support me. Camille is knowledgeable, informed, kind, and understanding and flexible with your needs, fears, and viewpoints. She isn’t biased or judgmental, and she has the biggest heart. She connected me to so many resources and information that continue to be valuable to me. She responds quickly and is very attentive. My son is over 2 months old and she still responds quickly to all of my questions.

As a birth doula, Camille helped me advocate for myself during my appointments and delivery. She helped me write my birth plan and I am proud to say with her help, it was followed. She also creates a birth timeline and takes birth photos with your permission. Camille has become a trusted supporter who is still in our lives and our son’s life today. She made my delivery a magical and wonderful experience, and alleviated so many of my fears. She also made sure my husband felt included and supported. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs support, knowledge, and an advocate through the process of giving birth.

As a postpartum doula, she offered services such as helping you care for your baby, staying overnight to help you get rest, and cooking incredibly delicious meals and snacks that are healthy for you, the baby, lactation, digestive system, and even your partner.

Lastly, Camille has a myriad of referrals and contacts that are available to you as her client. This is Camille’s passion and she executes her role with purpose. If you have the opportunity to hire her, you will feel like it was the best decision you ever made and it will make you feel more confident as a parent.

I got Camille’s contact through one of my friend as I was looking for a postpartum doula for later as my birth doula wasn’t available after. We started with a FaceTime introduction and she was like a ray of sunshine! I liked her straight away and decided to hire her as a doula.

I will always remember the first time we met as it was the day I was released from the hospital. I was having a really hard time with baby blues and she arrived at my house, sprinted upstairs (after a briefing from my husband) and started massaging my swollen legs and calming me down. Camille stayed with us between 3 to 4 nights a week for about 5 weeks, some night and day shifts and honestly, I don’t think I could have done those early days without her.

She is extremely knowledgeable about everything that encompass PP and newborn care. She cooked the food that healed me back to myself and helped with milk production. She did overnight shifts and helped with baby Eloise. If you’re looking for a doula who is not only highly experienced, educated and wise beyond her years, but also kind, supportive and funny, I highly recommend speaking to Camille for what she can bring to your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.

Having your first child in any circumstance can be daunting and cause extreme anxiety and stress when encountering the natural and inevitable issues that come when having a new baby.

Having our first child in a different country and away from direct family (Mothers and Sisters) added another layer of concern to my wife and I. Thankfully we were so fortunate to have come across Camille as our postnatal doula. Camille is the type of person and care giver you can and would dream of if you could pick exactly what you wanted in a doula to help your wife and take assist with your new buddle of joy. She is slight, gentle, and so very soft in physical presence but gargantuan in knowledge and skill set of the pre and postnatal field.

Camille’s genuine passion and commitment for the wellbeing of mother and child is rivaled only by calming nature and effectiveness in her applied practice. Specifically, Camille was exceptional at lactation coaching support and planning, pet acclimation, bulk food preparation (recovery and lactation support), sleep and feeding schedules, confirming normal indicators, response time to communications.

Camille went over and above our expectations. We always felt comfortable and she was never once over baring or made us feel deficient when communicating instructions and information. It is obvious this is more than a business for Camille, she has a genuine love and care for mothers and babies and is a gentle loving soul. We highly recommend Camille for any portion of the Doula services she offers.

Choosing a doula for your birth or postpartum is not easy and should be something you take your time to decide. However, I knew Camille was the right fit for us as soon as I discovered how passionate she is about both babies and moms being well versed on the most current scientific studies to ensure the short and long term health of them both. Her dedication to her work is coupled with a level of professionalism that we did not find in other doulas. Because of this Camille quickly became a trusted confidant to me and my husband leading up to, during, and even after the birth of our daughter.

As first time parents we were looking for someone to support us through birth. What makes Camille particularly well suited for this role is the time she takes to get to know you, your partner, and your preferences. She knows your birth plan, your hopes and your fears which allows her to offer advice that is personal to you. Our ultimate goal was to do as much as possible to protect the microbiome of our baby and encourage breast feeding. As with every birth unexpected challenges arose and Camille was there to help us meet them. I was induced as result of a high slow leak and my contractions were very strong as result of the pitocin leading me to ultimately choose an epidural. Knowing that was not what I wanted Camille helped out both me and my husband at ease reassuring us along the way that our ultimate goal was still in sights. As result of our vigorous preparation coupled with her encouragement we were able to get our baby out in just 35 minutes. A feat for a first time mom who was told her baby was going to be “too big”! The crowing moment for us was being able to complete the breast crawl with Camille filming the whole thing! Our girl latched on in that golden hour and has been a healthy eater ever since.

It was honestly hard to say goodbye to Camille! We might just have to have a second kid so we can hire her again!

My full review for people considering hiring Camille as a doula! As soon as I got pregnant I knew I wanted a doula to help guide me through my baby’s birth; but until we met Camille, I had no idea how valuable a doula could be through the whole process of pregnancy and even postpartum. We met with Camille at our house twice before delivering, and each time she arrived prepared with materials for us to review relevant to the stage of pregnancy I was in at the moment or decisions I would need to make about the birth, and answers to all the questions I had at the time. Her warmth, compassion, and enthusiasm shone through at each visit. Unlike other doula applicants I had considered, she was willing to devote as much time to each visit to discuss my choices as I needed, and never once acted as though she was “on the clock”—even though we kept her answering questions for hours each time! She made us feel like her only clients in the world—which, when you’re discussing the birth of your first child, is truly invaluable! In addition to the home visits, Camille was always available to answer questions over email or over the phone, and her responses to emails were lengthy, though-out, well-researched and, most of all, incredibly supportive. I had insulin-dependent gestational diabetes in my third trimester, and not only did she send me great additional resources to review and consider as I prepared for my son’s birth in a hospital setting, but she also sent dietary recommendations, food recipes, and other at-home tips for making the last several weeks of the pregnancy with this complication easier. When I went into labor at around 4:00am, I emailed Camille right away, and she responded within half an hour—advising me what to look out for and asking me to keep her updated. We emailed the whole day until she offered to come sit with us at home at around 5:00pm that evening to see whether my labor would continue to progress—even though she had been awake and working another job from the night before! As my contractions grew stronger, she massaged my shoulders, helped me use the birth ball to ease the pain, and helped me position myself with the peanut ball on the couch to encourage dilation. At around 10:30pm, we decided to go to the hospital, as I had begun shaking and feeling nauseated. I arrived at the hospital 4.5cm dilated and 80% effaced. At the hospital, Camille and my husband took turns napping and supporting me through my contractions as they progressed further and became closer together. I needed someone constantly touching or massaging me to help tolerate the waves. Around 4:00am in the hospital, 24 hours into my labor, I had only progressed to 6.5cm dilated. Camille and the nurse on duty helped me make the decision to request an epidural, so that I could sleep for a few hours before it was time to push. Although I had been trying for an unmedicated birth, it was more important to me that I would have the strength to deliver the baby without needing a c-section, and Camille helped remind me that this was a priority for me. After receiving the epidural around 5:00am, I fell asleep using the peanut ball at Camille’s recommendation—and dilated the remaining 3.5 centimeters in under 2 hours! At 7:00am, I was fully dilated, and it was time to push—and at 7:40am, my beautiful son was born! Camille helped me latch him to my breast right away.

Because of my gestational diabetes, my son was born with low blood sugar, which Camille and the doctor had prepared me for. Because of the additional information Camille had provided me during pregnancy, I had been working on expressing colostrum to bring to the hospital to feed my son, which I was able to give to him in the 24 hours after delivery when his blood sugar remained low. This helped him poop out all the meconium in his system and avoid jaundice. Also thanks to articles Camille had sent me, I was knowledgeable about treatment methods for neonatal low blood sugar aside from a glucose drip in the NICU. Following the advice of these articles, we opted to give our son donor breastmilk after the expressed colostrum and dextrose gel applied to his cheek failed to bring his blood sugar up. Lo and behold, the donor breastmilk brought his blood sugar up right away, and he was able to room in with us the entire hospital stay. I credit Camille with helping me educate myself sufficiently to make these important decisions in the 24 hours following my son’s birth.

Overall, hiring Camille to serve as our birth doula was the best decision we could have made to help us through the monumental process of pregnancy and childbirth. She will always be an outsize figure in my family’s life because of the incredible role she played in bringing about the birth of my son, and I could not recommend her more highly to other families seeking support at this crucial time.

Camille was an incredible help. My husband and I decided to hire a doula because I wanted to have an unmedicated labor and we knew we would need someone to help us navigate the labor and delivery process since this was our first child. My husband is a very busy business owner and would not have time to learn about the ins and outs of labor and practice pain management techniques, so I wanted to have an experienced and knowledgable doula to help take the pressure off my husband and I (literally!)

From our first meeting via Skype I knew Camille would be the perfect fit for us. She sold me with her calm, caring demeanor and her wealth of knowledge. After hiring her, she sent us so many resources to educate ourselves and help guide our decisions for our birth plan. The information she provided was above and beyond anything we learned in our childbirth class at the hospital. We honestly could have skipped the hospital class and relied only on what Camille provided.

During labor she was essential to helping my husband and I stay calm and manage pain. She continually suggested techniques and positions to try. She took the time to develop a relationship with the nurses and helped me advocate for myself. As a trained Hypno Doula she also supported techniques I learned studying Hypnobabies. I treasure being able to look back at the timeline she created of my labor since I wasn’t very aware of the passing of time and order of events while everything was actually happening. Most of all I’m grateful to Camille for being by my side during the entire 24+ hours I was laboring in the hospital. The hospital staff were impressed by how calm I was the entire time and I truly owe so much of that to Camille’s support! I’m looking forward to having her support when we have another child in a couple years.

Camille made our life so much easier and enjoyable after having our baby girl. Her expertise in lactation was greatly appreciated as she guided my baby and me through the different stages breastfeeding.
She also traveled with us a couple of places outside LA when we needed some “fresh air.” On a daily basis, Camille was always attentive to our baby. She also balanced this with doing baby’s laundry and dishes; she kept a very clean house. Camille cooked some delicious meals to increase lactation, would gladly grocery shop and often provided suggestions regarding my recovery.

Whenever we had a check-up for baby, Camille would help us pack and get us out the door. She would even ensure we had an emergency kit with us when we took her for walks around the neighborhood. She’s very detail-oriented. Camille is great at reading a baby’s signs for hunger, gas, sleepiness etc.
She gave us the opportunity to truly bond with our daughter during those first couple of months, which can be some of the most stressful and exhausting times in a parent’s journey. We look back on our experience with Camille fondly and know that wherever she works in the future, she will show up with a smile on her face and a great attitude.

Camille is very nurturing, warm, kind, and truly passionate about babies and supporting parents during this transition time.

I interviewed a few post partum doulas and chose Camille cause I felt a connection with her on our Facetime interview.

Camille was flexible, easy to contact, and understanding as our little one ended up being in the NICU for sometime. She also was very organized which was so appreciated since we ourselves seemed to be in some kind of time warp post partum.

I greatly appreciate how attentive and respectful Camille is. I never felt pressured by her to do anything and more so Camille would present all data and options and we would make an informed decision together. She was very clear that her role was to be supportive to us and our decisions.

We hired Camille in both the post partum doula role and nursing care specialist role. It was very evident how much love and care she had for our little one. It was so comforting to know this as she helped provide us with much-needed breaks.

I would hire Camille again if we were to have a second kiddo. I feel our time post partum was enhanced, elevated, and easier because of her.

We miss you Camille!

I have had the privilege of knowing Camille for over a year and half, as she was initially hired as a night newborn care specialist for my newborn twin sons who were born in September 2017 prematurely and came home from the hospital in November 2017. Camille started caring for my sons the first night they came from the hospital. In February she also took the role as our daytime doula in addition to our night newborn care specialist. She spent 5 days and 5 nights a week in our home for several months and eventually as our night needs became less she stayed on exclusively for the days.

I could not have asked for a more trustworthy, caring, and responsible person to care for my most precious twin sons. When my husband and I had our first weekend away from our sons, Camille was the person we chose to care for them while we were gone. (Over my husband’s parents who live 5 minutes away from us.) I was rest assured the entire time that they were in exceptional hands and that Camille would also keep our house tidy and cleaner than when we left.

I have recommended Camille to several friends for consultations and newborn care; each friend who has hired her has thanked me and said nothing but good things about Camille and her services. She is one of the most professional, honest, and accountable people I have worked with. Camille works very hard and long hours, daytime and night out of a passion to help expecting and new mothers(and fathers) as well as newborns. She is responsible, organized, and diligent with her finances as well. I will forever be grateful for the continued support and guidance we have received from Camille the past 18 months.

From the moment I met Camille, I knew that she was someone I could trust and feel comfortable with. She saw me in my most vulnerable moments as a new mother and was there to guide and support me every step of the way. She was instrumental in helping me learn how to breastfeed as well as heal myself by sitz baths and having her do reflexology on my feet. To top it off, she is an incredible cook and made incredible food for my family, all lactation friendly, so I never went hungry. As a new breastfeeding mom, this is key! I cannot speak highly enough of Camille!

We are so lucky to have been connected with Camille through a friend. She has so many talents and skills but we especially found her helpful in guiding us to better sleeping for our infant daughter early on (and us parents too – ha!) She provided us with a reasonable plan and approach we were comfortable with as parents and how best to implement it. In no time at all, our daughter was sleeping great! We are grateful for her help! Can’t recommend Camille enough. She radiates positivity, warmth and confidence when as a parent you might be feeling a bit beat down – so appreciated when you’re in the midst of getting used to this whole parent thing! We consider Camille a part of our family now, and forever!

We hired Camille for two nights to help with our seven week old when we were in the midst of some feeding issues. She was a calming presence from the time she walked in, and helped boost our confidence that we were doing the right things. It is a very intimate experience having someone in your home to help with your baby overnight, but Camille was very comfortable to be around and we plan to have her back in the future.

I’m so glad my wife and I decided to enlist Camille’s help as our postpartum doula. Camille was a positive and reassuring presence during those first weeks when everything was so new and we were getting the hang of parenthood. She was knowledgeable and provided great advice on caring for and feeding baby, prepared healthy and delicious meals and snacks, got groceries, helped with cleaning around the apartment, was great with our daughter and our dog, and most importantly, made us feel comfortable and at ease through it all. We highly recommend Camille for your doula needs!

Camille is incredibly kind, caring, warm and just an exceedingly wonderful human being. She had a major influence over our baby’s personality and overall well-being. Prior to Camille, our baby was not sleeping well at night nor during the day and the fussiness was so stressful. Camille was patience and very professional about what needed to change in order to get our baby on the right path. I adopted every piece of advice and within a couple of weeks, our baby began to sleep so much better and stopped being fussy. She was so kind to me – and as a new mom, I felt cared for as well. Today at 6 months my baby sleeps 12 hours straight at night, takes 1 long 1.5 hr nap and two 2 hour naps. She is always welcome in my home and we miss her dearly. Trust me – follow every piece of Camille’s advice.

Camille really helped me out in a pinch with my 7 week old baby when I had an unexpected unpredictable work scenario arise last minute. She was super helpful and confident and got me and the baby through it all as seemlessly as possible. She is intelligent, very polite, and highly capable, and we are grateful to have had her assistance!