Amber Bardini

Bailey was my doula through Blooming Families! She was wonderful throughout my pregnancy and birth. I was happily surprised that her services were covered by my insurance. Bailey helped me know what to expect for birth and helped me made educated decisions in regard to my birth plan. She attended my birth (despite it begins 3.5 weeks early). Throughout my birth she helped advocate for my wishes and encouraged my husband in ways he could best support me! She also checked in with me postpartum. I am so grateful for her support and recommend her services, especially for first time moms!

- Brielle Kurth

I'm a first time mom and would 10/10 recommend Amber's night doula services. We got friendly, comforting, trustworthy, no BS vibes from her the moment we first spoke and got that exact experience from her. Working with her was easy and seamless. She explains things simply and well - pricing, billing, any questions we had about baby care along the way, etc. I would recommend her to anyone who's considering doula care.

- Stephanie Tsao

Helped us stay sane during the newborn period and offered guidance and support when we needed it.

- Bridget MacDonald

I am so grateful for Amber’s Blooming Families Services for accepting my insurance and providing me with two incredible doulas, Olivia and Bailey! Amber customized my services and schedule based on my needs and preferences, and she made sure I felt taken care of and completely comfortable throughout the process. Both Olivia and Bailey met with me virtually for one-on-one introductions, listened closely to what I needed, and were exceptionally kind, friendly, attentive, and professional. They made me feel 100% at ease trusting them with my baby. I will definitely use Blooming Families and these two wonderful doulas again in the future!

- Mariah Zabel

I did not consider having a doula for my first pregnancy but when I learned that Kaiser covered doula care as a new benefit during my second pregnancy I looked into it. I didn't know where to start so I reached out to a local mom's group and Amber responded. The process was so easy and Blooming Families confirmed that everything was covered by insurance. I was paired with an amazingly sweet doula and had sessions with her while pregnant, she was present during delivery, and she provided hours of care of my new baby. I think the most powerful thing was to have an advocate during labor and delivery. She went through our birth plan with us beforehand and let us know what our rights were, what we could decline or ask for, etc. Will definitely be a repeat customer if we have more kids and recommend their services to new moms, second-time moms, etc.

- Brianna Barton

Grateful for Blooming Families and their support. We had Olivia and I felt we connected immediately. She went above and beyond with preparing and supporting us during the pregnancy, labor and delivery. When our labor became complicated Olivia was there to support us every step of the way.

- Rizzelle Anne

We had the greatest experience going through Blooming Families. We had Amber helping us along the way and right there whenever we had any questions or needed support. She made us feel really comfortable and made sure she followed a plan that was personal to us. She even went out of her way to bring us some yummy goodies postpartum. I also had struggles with breastfeeding and she took the initiative to refer me to an LC that was perfect for my needs. I would definitely recommend Blooming families to my friends.

- Kimberly Houk

Olivia is amazing!! I knew I wanted to hire a doula for my first birth, but I didn't expect the incredible experience I had with Olivia. She helped me feel fully prepared for delivery with two meetings beforehand. Together, we created a solid birth plan that she advocated for at the hospital, and she was such a steady support when I went into labor. She guided my husband and was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire process. I cannot express how grateful I am to have had her by my side -- it means everything to our family. If you're looking for a doula, I highly recommend Liv Worthy!!

- Kiki Magnuson

We are so grateful for Blooming Families. Amber was our night doula for a couple of weeks. As new moms, having her watch our newborn overnight gave me the chance to get some desperately needed rest. On top of that, she went above and beyond—helping with the baby’s endless laundry and even making us the most delicious snacks. Amber brought such a calm, caring presence into our home, and it made such a difference in those early weeks. Highly recommend!

- Dee Johnson

Amber was everything we could have hoped for in a doula and more. From the very beginning, she was knowledgeable, hands-on, and incredibly compassionate. She answered every question with ease, always made us feel supported, and provided a wealth of resources that helped me and my partner prepare for labor and fully understand all of our options. When my journey led to a scheduled C-section, Amber was right there with us—supporting my wife during surgery, bringing us comfort in the operating room, and continuing her care in the days that followed. She emphasized the importance of postpartum care and went above and beyond by meeting with us afterward to answer our newborn questions, offer lactation guidance, and share additional postpartum resources. Amber is exactly what I needed in a doula—calm, genuine, smart, nurturing, resourceful, and a true advocate. We are beyond grateful and blessed to have had her by our side. I cannot recommend her enough!

- kristy madrid

I reached out to Amber as I was looking for a doula to help me through my first pregnancy and birth. Amber was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend her to both new and experienced moms! Amber came to our house a couple weeks before my due date and spent time educating my husband and I on what to expect for the rest of my pregnancy and throughout the labor and delivery process. She ran through various scenarios that may have come up and presented us with options and information to help us make decisions on what was right for our family. I really appreciate that Amber never pushed us in one direction or the other but rather presented the facts and let us choose what we felt was best. Amber was extremely quick to respond to all my emails and texts and was constantly providing us informative resources. With all information out there these days, it was such a relief to have a go-to person that I could trust to point me in the right direction. Finally, it was so comforting to have Amber's support during delivery. She has an extremely calming presence and it was amazing to haver her in my corner. I would definitely love to work with Amber again for future pregnancies and am so thankful for everything she has done for my family and I!

- Kendall McCann

I became a single mother by choice about 6 months ago. The pregnancy and circumstances around it were challenging. I had gestational diabetes and had to switch providers from a birth center to a hospital at about 7 months into the pregnancy. On top of that, the company I worked for was bought by a different company and I had to switch insurance carriers which made things even more complicated. All that being said, I was so glad to have Amber as my doula during this time. Her presence is grounded and steady which was exactly what I needed. She provided lots of helpful information and has a strong network of other doulas to get information from as needed. Her calm presence at the delivery was so helpful and gave me the confidence to make it through. I now look back on it as a positive experience and I'm grateful that Amber was there to help me.

- Millie B.

We (first-time parents) reached out to Amber when we needed some major support and guidance related to newborn sleep, feeding, and behavioral interpretation. She was able to strategize with us about how to approach each topic with personalized advice and shared ample resources along the way. Having Amber visit in-home and role model newborn care in a calm and relaxed way really helped us make it through the newborn trenches!! We would and have recommended Amber and Blooming Families Doula Services to other parents in need of support.

- Natalie Rhoades

As a first time Mama, my goal was a birth without fear. I spent a fair amount of time researching Doulas in the Sacramento area and liked what I saw on The Flower that Blooms Doula services Facebook, so sent I an inquiry. From that moment, Amber was SUPER responsive (which wasn’t the case with everyone I contacted and certainly appreciated as a busy pregnant mama.) After our free consultation, my husband and I definitely knew it was the right fit. Amber was so helpful and informative during our initial in person education sessions (done in our home, even better!) Even through I’d done a lot of my own research, Amber provided us with lots of education/resources such as hospital packing lists, birth plan planning/guidance/sheet, pain management techniques, positive birth affirmation cards (which I loved!) as well as laboring positions, and more! When it came time for my complicated induction, Amber was there for us the whole way. From being present via phone/text in the time leading up to induction, to the time she was present at the hospital, she was nothing short of amazing! Helping us navigate difficult choices, encouraging asking questions and advocating for myself/my baby and ultimately being a great support during our birth was so amazing. While I had a more complicated situation than I wanted/planned for, Amber’s support helped make it manageable. As I process my baby’s birth, and how positively I feel about it, I absolutely know Amber’s planning/tools, presence, demeanor/energy and help along the way definitely set us up for success. THANK YOU Amber and the flower that blooms doula services!

- Jaime D.

I could not have survived without Amber as my postpartum doula. We expected that newborn care would be challenging as the first time parents. However, the reality was wayyy harder than what we possibly thought. Amber was there creating calm atmosphere in our chaotic home, and taught me so much from nursing, burping, bathing, soothing, swaddling, and all the miscellaneous. Amber was also there for me as a friend and personal therapist (thats how i felt like!) to keep me sane. I could absolutely trust her to share my private story. She truly respected my choice. I would have hired her more if she were not in 36 weeks pregnant. I appreciate your presence in our most precious moment!

- Sejin K.

Amber’s sweetness and warmth made my spouse and I feel right at ease with her. As a plus sized woman of color with some medical field trauma, I was nervous working a white woman. Amber’s commitment to equitable care and allyship for marginalized groups were evident on her page and in conversation. In labor, I decided I essentially wanted no one touch me and Amber was able to guide me through breathing in an unmedicated water birth. That was the biggest reminder I needed and she knew it. I only wish we could have had her with my first labor, too!

- Laura-Alexis H.

When searching for a full spectrum doula, it was important to my husband and I that we select someone who would serve as a guide leading up to and during labor, have ample knowledge of the childbirth process, and be readily available to support us during our baby’s birth. Amber brought all of these qualities and more to our childbirth experience. Upon meeting Amber, we instantly felt at ease and knew that we aligned well with her practice. Amber comes with a wealth of knowledge and helped us mentally and emotionally prepare for the birth of our baby girl. As first-time parents, we had a multitude of questions about the birth process, and she helped ease our anxiety by providing resources and recommendations. She readily made herself available to us leading up to our due date, clearing her schedule in anticipation of the big day… which was fortunate given that our baby girl decided to come 9 days early. Amber was present throughout labor, providing massages, cold compresses and consult. We are grateful to have worked with Amber, and would recommend her to those looking for a compassionate and skilled full spectrum doula.

- Stephanie Landrum-Hall

We were so honored to have Amber as our postpartum doula. She not only provided us with resources and support in the form of meal prep, help with changing out/organizing baby clothes, working with swaddles etc., she was also a wonderful companion for me (as a first-time mom) and a calming presence in our home. We would recommend Amber to any other parents who have recently welcomed a new member into their family. She is wonderful!

- Heather Lanctot