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5.0★

Average rating from 27 reviews

$1,900

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Found 7 Childbirth Educators near Santa Maria, CA

Pamela Reid

Santa Barbara, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Pamela Reid

33 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I am the founder of Baby Blessings Doula & Lactation Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. With over 30 years of experience as a pediatric nurse, along with certification as a Lactation Specialist and a DONA-trained Birth/Postpartum Doula, I have had the privilege of supporting over 160 families through childbirth and beyond. As a mother of four wonderful children and a grandmother to three precious grandbabies, I truly understand the transformative journey of parenthood. It is my personal calling to empower women to embrace their strength during this sacred and life-changing time. I believe in holding space for mothers and their families in a way that fosters safety, security, and confidence. My passion lies in providing unwavering support to mothers, babies, siblings, and partners during the postpartum period. My mission is to ensure that every family I work with feels cared for, heard, and deeply supported throughout this beautiful journey. If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced doula to guide and support you through your pregnancy and postpartum experience, I would be honored to work with you.

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Like most men, I probably had no idea what a doula did. After meeting with Pamela, I learned quite a bit and felt comfortable in having her be a part of our birth experience. I was able to be there for my wife emotionally and Pamela took care of everything else. She supported my wife in a way that I couldn't have. I have no idea how we could have done it without her. She was the true MVP that day. I can't thank her enough. Her experience as a nurse was super helpful. We will hire her again for our next pregnancy!

- Brad S.

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As a midwife whom has worked with Kari often, I recommend her highly for her knowledge, professionalism that is well balanced by her loving and caring demeanor. She is an excellent doula and educator. She is at the top of my recommendations list!

— Alissa H., review of Kari Arcuri April 2026

Choosing a doula as a first-time mom in a new city felt incredibly important to me. I was looking for someone knowledgeable, warm, comforting, and completely nonjudgmental—someone I could trust while in such a vulnerable state. Kari exceeded all of those expectations and more. My birth experience was long and challenging, requiring days of support and even an early unexpected hospital visit. Kari came to our home as soon as we needed her and continuously held space not only for me, but for my husband as well. I’ll never forget when I had to go to the hospital unexpectedly—Kari was right there beside me, holding my hair when I got sick and rubbing my back, helping communicate my needs when contractions made it impossible for me to speak, and personally providing steady hip squeezes with my husband through every contraction. When I was finally able to rest, she stayed by my side to make sure I was safe and supported. When my birth plan didn’t go as expected, Kari remained a steady source of comfort and reassurance. She helped me navigate each change with care, always keeping my wishes at the forefront. Her nurturing and compassionate presence made all the difference during one of the most difficult and incredible experiences of my life. I will always be grateful for the strength, confidence, and unwavering support she gave me.

— Lauren Wilbur, review of Kari Arcuri April 2026

I cannot recommend Kari highly enough if you’re looking for the kind of care every mother should have during their birth experience. We had a very long labor with lots of unexpected complications, so there were many decisions that had to be made that were not in line with my original birth plan, and we could not have made any of those decisions without Kari. She was my best medical advocate, physical and emotional caretaker for both me and my husband, and got our baby here safely despite all the twists and turns. Most importantly, even in a hard birth, she made me and my husband feel so cared for. Highly recommend!

— Lauren Stoll, review of Kari Arcuri December 2025

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