I cannot express how much Shaina helped me in my pregnancy and birth experience. This was my first time giving birth. For our initial virtual visit, she shared so much information on different types of stretches, movements, and hospital jargon that was very beneficial beforehand.
I ended up being induced due to a medical reason, and I don't think I could have given birth without Shaina. She help me with contractions by using a tens machine, she used pressure points, massaged my shoulders while I was in pain, reminded me to relax and how to breathe. When you're in a high stress moment like birth, you forget all of the things you learned, ex. Breathing/moving, so it was helpful to have someone to remind you of the helpful tools!
Most importantly, she was an amazing advocate. I consulted her when it came to making decisions during labor. She was so knowledgeable, she would often advocate on my behalf to the nurses to get me what I needed! She didn't take no for an answer! I was so grateful to have her be part of my birth experience, and I would highly recommend her to any woman who wants to feel supported in birth!
— Julie
I wasn’t even sure I needed a labor doula with my third baby, but since my insurance covered it, I decided I’d give it a try. I’m SO happy I did!! We hired Shaina for labor and postpartum support.
Labor support really blew me away. I truly think my birth and recovery went so much more smoothly because she was there. The nurses were trying to move everything along quickly but Shaina helped advocate for me to wait until my body felt ready.
Her postpartum support was also invaluable. Having a newborn with two little kids means things pile up exponentially faster. After rough nights, Shaina would take the baby so I could get some rest, help with dishes, laundry, and other household tasks, and helped make it feel like our whole house wasn’t falling apart!
It should be mentioned that a doula sees you during very vulnerable and raw moments of life, and Shaina never judged. As someone who doesn’t sit still or rest well, she helpfully reminded me I had just had a baby, and should take it easy!
Every growing family could benefit from having Shaina’s support. She made such a huge difference in our lives and we (my husband included) are eternally grateful for everything she did for our family.
— Kenna
We chose Shaina based on her previous reviews and were especially drawn to those that mentioned her expertise with difficult births and her ability to slow things down and success avoiding C sections with healthy births. We delivered our IVF pregnancy on April 2026 and remain so grateful Shaina was part of our journey and birthing team. She was available for all questions both before and during the birth. She was the expert in our corner for all medical decisions going into our 39 week induction and made us feel 100% confident in the decisions we were making. During the birth, I could not be more grateful for the focus and support Shaina provided. Once things got going, she immediately told us she was the only voice we needed to focus on and she would translate and pass along everything the medical team was saying or asking. She kept my wife so focused and calm the medical team had to come running because labor moved along so much faster and efficently than any on the team expected. I strongly believe Shaina made pushing and active labor so manageable our healthy baby came many hours earlier than all predictions. She is the calming voice and empathetic expert you need in the room and I would highly recomend Shaina to anyone on a pregnancy journey.
— Chris H
As a dad, having Shaina as our doula made a huge difference. She was responsive from the start and helped us both feel prepared going into labor.
During delivery, her support was invaluable—she guided my wife, helped me understand how to be involved, and advocated for us when needed. I felt much more confident and useful compared to our first experience, which made everything smoother.
Postpartum, she was just as helpful, confidently handling our newborn and sharing practical tips for feeding, burping, and soothing.
Highly recommend Shaina to any dads who want to feel more confident and supported through the process.
— Nitish
We had such a positive experience with our birth and postpartum doula, Shaina. From the very beginning, she was always prompt and available whenever we needed her. During pregnancy, she guided me through helpful prenatal exercises and gave clear, practical instructions on what to expect during labor.
When the time came, she arrived right away and was a constant source of support. I could truly lean on her for everything—she advocated for me, helped me stay calm, and made the entire experience feel much smoother compared to my first birth.
Postpartum, she was incredibly efficient and confident in handling our newborn. She shared simple, effective tips for feeding, burping, and overall newborn care that made a big difference in those early days.
I’m so grateful for her support and honestly can’t thank her enough. Highly recommend Shaina to anyone looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cares.
— Anita
Shaina was such a vital part of my birth process. Prior to the birth she provided me with so many useful resources. I could reach out to her for anything and she would answer my questions. She also continuously checked in on me as I went 2 weeks past my due date.
My birth ended up moving to the hospital from a home birth. When things weren't progressing and I had to get the epidural it slowed things down even more. Shaina showed up and started moving me in positions that helped me progress over anything else. She was so supportive throughout everything not only for me but for my husband.
Eventually we ended up needing a c section and she did not hesitate to be in the OR supporting the both of us. She captured pictures of us so we will never forget meeting out son. After the surgery she jumped in and immediately helped me breastfeed my son when I was too tired to think about what I learned while being pregnant. If it weren't for her I don't think I would have had such a smooth start to breastfeeding.
Thank you for all of your support before, during, and after our birth! We will definitely love to have you as our doula for future births.
— Kyler VanderValk
Hiring Shaina as a labor doula was one of the best decisions I could have made! Shaina quickly created a sense of trust with her warmth, high level of knowledge, and her ability to really listen to my wishes. Knowing that I'd have her with me gave me a huge sense of calm during my pregnancy as a first time mom, and I can say that I was completely stress free because of that. She gave me advice on how to prepare my body for birth, and was instrumental in making my labor go as smoothly as possible. I had a medicated birth but wanted to delay getting an epidural, and there is no way I would have been able to manage the pain without her tools and guidance. She was extremely supportive by providing a sense of calm, advocating for me, and physically moving my body into different spinning babies positions to help progress my labor after I got an epidural (preventing me from needing an induction). I am so grateful for everything she did, and will absolutely be seeking her help in the future! Thank you Shaina!!
— Marianna Y
Shaina was such a blessing to have by our side on the day our son was born. Her energy is calming, reassuring, supportive and loving. She came to our house for our first session, and she spent over an hour with us practicing hands-on techniques to practice. She was on call for questions and anything we needed from the day we hired her, which not all doulas will commit to. On our big day, she got to the hospital quickly and was there for us for over 24 hours. She brought her tens unit which helped so much during uncomfortable contractions, helped me with different positions to try, and reminded me to breathe and relax (much needed). She supported and helped me navigate extremely difficult decisions, and reassured me that I was making the best choices possible. I absolutely love Shaina, and cannot recommend her enough. She was so worth it!
— Sierra Kahn
My wife and I had an amazing experience with Shaina and can't imagine going through the pregnancy and delivery experience without her support. She became a critical conversation partner during the pregnancy and then a vital advocate and companion during and after the birth. Thank you, Shaina!
— TW
Shaina was a true blessing and comfort during the pregnancy and the birth of my second child.
As a physician, I was blown away by her medical knowledge and felt supported by her connection to the primal arts of birthing babies. She brought confidence and strength to me and supported me when I needed to be heard and encouraged.
We had a healthy and safe vaginal delivery and I truly believe her presence and guidance contributed directly to the beautiful outcomes. My daughter is here and I feel ready to be the mother she needs because of Shaina's support
— Jessica
This was our first child and first Doula service and I'm so thankful we found Shaina. The experience and services we received from her were phenomenal and she took care of us thru every step of the pregnancy. All of our scheduled meetings with her (outside of the hospital/delivery) where in-person; something we didn't find from other Doula services (almost all others did Zoom calls only). It is a huge relief when you meet your Doula beforehand in-person so that when the time came for the delivery, it didn't feel like a total stranger was showing up and meeting us in-person for the first time at the hospital. On top of all this, she came in extremely clutch during the delivery in the hospital. The nurses where adamant on forcing my wife to break her water unnaturally to initiate the delivery. As an alternative, Shaina spent the entire night doing multiple stretches and exercises with my wife in the hospital, working with her to naturally dilate instead. The stretches and effort from Shaina all worked out and my wife's water broke naturally. I firmly believe if she wasn't there with us, everything would have been chaos and we wouldn't have been able to do things as natural as we wanted, especially given the fact that we had no idea what stretches or movements would help. Not to mention she helped push back on the nurses who where trying to really pressure us into things we didn't want. Her vast knowledge and experience with deliveries and pregnancy was so valuable for our experience as well. Thank you Shaina! Everything I wrote above was only a fraction of all the services you provided: You go above and beyond with your work and I don't know what we would have done without you. We will be using her again for our second child.
— Jon Culbertson
Shaina has been an incredible help during my delivery and I’m so grateful that I have hired her. Shaina is warm, knowledgeable, and we connected immediately after the initial call.
She provided us comprehensive reading materials to help me prepare for a smooth delivery, help me visualize a delivery process, along with a super helpful in person session, where she coached my husband multiple techniques to help me release the pain when labor comes.
Fast forward a few weeks, I went into labor at 2 Am, Shaina stayed in the hospital with us for almost 16 hours until baby was out. The contraction was difficult but Shaina provided me and my husband amazing support with so much calmness that I felt so safe and confident.
Shaina also visited during the first week of postpartum and checked on us. We were so lucky to have her.
I wholeheartedly recommend Shaina to anyone.
— Samantha Zhang
I can't say enough good things about Shaina as a postpartum doula! She was recommended to me shortly after I gave birth to my son and found myself overwhelmed and underprepared for my husbands immediate return to work, wrought with anxiety. She was incredibly understanding of my emotional and physical needs postpartum and a source of great validation and security. She was also wonderful with my son and very knowledgeable about newborns/newborn needs. While she always gave me education/information and was simultaneously straightforward and compassionate, she never made me feel shame for the decisions I made as a first time mom and followed my lead. I can honestly say she was a huge reason for my confidence boost as I progressed through the first few months postpartum. If you're lucky enough to work with Shaina, rest assured you're in good hands!
— Jessica ulmer-casas
We had the pleasure of working with Shaina for a post-partum hospital visit and several home visits, and she was truly fantastic. As a dad, I really appreciated how knowledgeable, kind, and attentive she was—not just with our baby, but especially with my partner.
Shaina took great care of both mom and baby, and helped guide us through those early, overwhelming days with patience and support. We learned so much from her, and her calm presence made a huge difference for our whole family. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and experienced doula.
— Kevin
Shaina was exactly what I was looking for in a doula. I used her birth service which started way before the actual birth. She provided lots of helpful resources as well as met with me virtually and in-person to prepare me for the birth. She guided me through coming up with a birth plan and gave me plenty of tips to get my body ready for labor. Every labor is unique, and she has the expertise to understand what was happening during mine to help make the necessary decisions for everything that came up. My main worry was making the wrong decisions that would impact my baby. Shaina made the process way less overwhelming by explaining and guiding me through all of the details when I wasn’t in a place to be able to do my own research. She came equipped with the knowledge and tools to get me through even the trickiest parts of labor. She remained supportive and accepting to my situation and preferences while offering her own ideas. She also met with me after the birth to review everything and answer any additional questions that I had. I will definitely hire Shaina again next time.
— Alexandra
Shaina is one of the most skilled doulas in San Diego. Her experience shows in her gentle guidance, education, and support before, during, and after labor. From our first meeting, she helped us prepare for birth, teaching labor positions and comfort measures. She listened to our preferences and helped us formulate a personalized birth plan.
When our baby came a month early, Shaina effortlessly transitioned from one birth to ours. She calmed my nerves, assisted with contractions, communicated with staff, and set up a safe atmosphere. At a low point in labor, Shaina helped me shift focus, guiding me into a primal state of strength. Her expertise allowed me to labor through an unmedicated vaginal birth.
My husband raves about her support, saying hiring Shaina was the best investment we've made. If you're undecided about hiring a doula, give Shaina a call. You won't be disappointed.
— Kaitlyn Harrell
The thing I'll remember most about working with Shaina is how, within a few minutes of her first postpartum visit, my wife and I were heaving huge sighs of relief. We were so overwhelmed and Shaina did an incredible job setting our minds at ease. She was an amazing source of emotional support, useful tips, and calming authority when we needed it most. Even after my wife elected to have a cesarean birth, Shaina's help was invaluable to us. Would recommend to anyone!
— Edward McNeill
My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Shaina!
I found her services on the SpinningBabies website and could tell from her picture that she would be the right person for our SpinningBabies Parents course. My instinct was correct. I felt at ease the moment we met. She has a warmth and confidence about her and makes suggestions without it feeling forceful or as though what she says is the best way or the only way (as I’ve seen with doctors).
As for the services, she happily offered to come to our house to give the course and brought all the supplies we would need (I.e. birthing ball, peanut, etc.). She even offered to let us borrow them for the birth. She was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about her work, and my husband and I walked away with a clear and thorough understanding of how to use the SpinningBabies movements for a smoother and more comfortable labor. I’ve not yet had the baby as of this post, but the 3 Balances and daily stretches have helped move my baby from ROT to LOT. I’m looking forward to seeing how well they work during active labor. This course and Shaina left me feeling so empowered going into my second birth. I cannot sing her praise enough!
— Karina
THANK YOU! Shaina really helped us get through the first week with a newborn and set us up to feel confident that we could handle our transition into parenthood. It felt so good to have her to ask questions and get advice. She was calm, friendly, and supportive. We loved our experience with her and were so happy to have found her services as a postpartum doula.
— Andrea
Shaina was an absolute gift as our postpartum doula. After coming home from the hospital and a few sleepless nights, we quickly learned we needed extra hands. Shaina provided daytime support to enable us to recharge, but also much needed education as first time parents. From learning to understand baby cues, tips for improving sleep, how to make our baby enjoy bath time — you name it, Shaina was able to teach us the tricks up her sleeve and eased us into implementing them independently.
Shaina supported us for two months. Each day, we started with a goal, which could be as simple as catching up on sleep or getting in a workout. Some days, I had no specific goal but Shaina still took initiative to do things she felt would be helpful. For example, she would proactively collect and do the baby laundry, empty the dishwasher or stock my pump station. All things you’d expect her to help with, sure — but before I even thought to mention it, it was already handled.
A number of soft factors made all the difference. Shaina truly cares and is passionate about helping new parents succeed. If I mentioned I had an issue, she would provide insights from past experiences or link me to products she’s seen others find success with. As a new mom, I’d forget to eat or drink water. I was exclusively pumping, so knowing how important it was to continuously consume and hydrate, I’d find a liquid IV by my side or she would nudge me to finish my breakfast. And importantly, Shaina brought energy, confidence and support into our home. She is honest and trustworthy, and was such a delight to be around during the blurry postpartum days.
If you have the opportunity to work with her, take it!
— Ria King
Working with Shaina was an amazing experience! From the start, she was incredibly supportive, attentive, and thoughtful. She provided us with so much useful advice and connections that truly helped us feel more prepared and confident. Her calming presence and reassurance made a huge difference, and we’re so grateful for her guidance. If you’re looking for a doula who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, we highly recommend Shaina!
— Anna Albright
I can't express enough gratitude for Shaina, who provided unwavering support throughout my birthing journey.
From our first meeting, Shaina's kind and professional demeanor put me at ease. Her wealth of knowledge and the comprehensive education she offered before and after the birth were truly invaluable.
During the birth, Shaina was a calming presence, offering reassurance and comfort. Her ability to adapt to my needs and provide personalized care made me feel incredibly supported and understood. She created a safe and nurturing environment, allowing me to focus on the beauty of bringing my child into the world.
After the birth, Shaina continued to be an amazing resource, providing essential information and encouragement as I navigated the early days of motherhood. Her dedication and genuine care made all the difference in my experience.
Thank you, Shaina, for being an extraordinary doula and an incredible support person. Your kindness, professionalism, and ability to make me feel comfortable and empowered are truly remarkable.
I wholeheartedly recommend your services to any expectant parent looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable doula. ??
— Anya
Shaina was so wonderful! Her support was outstanding throughout my pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum experiences. My husband and I both really benefited from her prenatal support. She did an amazing job describing what to expect during labor, and also coached me through some helpful stretches and yoga positions to help prepare for birth. Then, when plans changed, she helped explain in detail what to expect from the induction process. All of this helped me feel much more prepared and empowered for labor as a first time mom!
During labor itself, Shaina was an incredible support, coaching me through breathing and offering gentle suggestions throughout the process to help encourage progress while also prioritizing my comfort and emotional wellbeing. She was immediately responsive with support during early labor, arrived promptly when things progressed more rapidly than expected, and integrated seamlessly into our birth team. Then, when we had an unexpected complication and I had to go to the OR after the birth, she stayed with my husband and son and helped him through that unplanned process, and was there to support us as a family after I got back. She even took our first family photos!
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Shaina overall and would highly recommend her services!
— Libby Young
Shaina was a lifeline when I was struggling with being a first time mom and very early on in my breastfeeding journey. After seeing 3-4 different lactation consultants I was still struggling to get my baby to latch 6 weeks postpartum, Shaina helped me make a few changes to my breastfeeding position to get him to latch and feed for over 15 mins! I can't stress how much of a relief it was to have someone to help me while I'm in my space, instead of in a clinic or hospital room. She was so calm and positive about the whole thing and my little one (Rihaan) was so relaxed the whole time.
Over the next three months Shaina helped support and teach us how to work with a newborn as we got to know Rihaan. She taught us how to trim his nails, how to massage his tummy for gas, how to hold him when he's fussy or has gas. She's the reason he now loves his baths and will even tolerate us washing his face with water (he pretty much cried the whole time when I used to bathe him before Shaina helped me!).
I went into my postpartum journey with a great support system (my husband was amazing and my partents stayed with us for the first 4 months to help us) but I was still struggling with postpartum anxiety, in and out of urgent care for weeks and feeling overwhelmed when I found Shaina. She was like a breath of fresh air and had this calmness and compentancy about her that both me and my mom adored. I can't put into words how greatful I am to have had her to help me create these positive core memories with my baby. I will always be greatful to her and I cannot recommend her enough to new parents!
— Sneha Mohan
Shaina is an amazing doula! She is knowledgeable and a wonderful human being. My birth experience was chaotic. Shania not only kept me and my husband calm, but brought so much positive energy. She was an advocate when we needed support too. I don’t think I could have made it through my birthing experience without her. I highly recommend Shania to anyone looking for a doula.
— Bridget C
We were incredibly lucky to have Shaina with us during the first four weeks after our baby was born. She was not only experienced and knowledgeable but also warm and caring, which made all the difference during those sleepless nights. Shaina always carried a calming presence when we felt overwhelmed. Even helped us with understanding all the kitchen gadgets we had purchase but didn’t have the time to read instructions, she helped and taught us how to use them. I was also so afraid of trimming my baby’s nails and Shaina handled it very well. She truly went above and beyond, and thanks to her, we were able to get the rest we needed while feeling confident that our baby was in the best hands.
Oh also, Shaina helped me during pregnancy with AMAZING yoga classes and one session of spinning babies.
We can’t recommend her enough!
— Ernestina
We are so grateful we found Shaina for postpartum doula support--she became part of our family! From our first consultation ahead of the birth of my second son, Shaina was warm and knowledgeable, always empathetic in listening to and offering her guidance for my concerns about the fourth trimester. Once he was born, Shaina swooped in like a real-life Mary Poppins! She continuously offered strategies for caring for our newborn as we got to know him--everything from how to trim his nails to the best ways to soothe him--and nonjudgemental support for me whenever I doubted how things were going. I was so grateful for the way she always asked me, "What do you need today?" And then she would help me get it, whatever it was!
It was clear from the beginning how comfortable my son was with her, and she was great with my toddler whenever he was in the house as well. I just can't recommend Shaina's support enough. We survived fourth trimester because of her: with her support I could attend to and feel more like myself, making me a better mom day in and day out, and for that I will forever be grateful.
— Katie Brand
I knew little about the doula experience before working with Shaina. Now I don't know how we would have gotten through birth without her. Shaina not only provided peace of mind during a very stressful time, but also lots of knowledge pre, during and post labor. I strongly support all families working with a doula like Shaina!
— Brendan Winslow
Shaina was a knowledgable and supportinve doula through my birth journey from prenatal to post! She remained flexible through all the bumps and was a godsend when the going got tough. I couldn't imagine my birth experreince without her help!
— Ali Impey
Shaina was AMAZING. She was very engaging, patient and kind from the start. She was a great listener and offered constructive advice during all our prenatal meetings, attending to our needs. She's responsive and has always sent us follow-ups on what she promised to provide during our sessions. We never felt rushed when we asked questions. She helped so much during labor - breathing and pushing techniques, affirmation, emotional comfort, communicating with the care team, and simply being present and engaging were beneficial. I highly recommend her service to any first-time mom and am glad we brought her along on this special journey.
— Wendy
Love working with Shaina, I am so glad I got a Doula and more specifically Shaina. The process is not easy and even though my birth plan was not exactly how I envisioned it was the support I am glad to have received. Over 30 hrs of labor and 5 hrs of pushing Shaina was there during the whole process whether a phone call or present. I highly recommend her as your Doula
— Tran Nguyen
We could not recommend Shaina enough. As first time parents, it was so comforting and helpful to have Shaina by our side - we asked countless questions through pregnancy, relied on her for constant support during labor (physical and emotional), and even got some breastfeeding advice once we were settled at home postpartum. She was very accessible and responsive throughout our journey, and she welcomed open communication going forwards. Highly recommend!
— Katherine
I miss her already! As someone who is prone to PPD, finding the right postpartum support team was my top priority. During the first month after the birth of my second child, Shaina was a perfect addition to the family. She was incredibly intuitive, always knew exactly what I needed before I even knew I needed it. She had invaluable advice and strategiest for how to calm a newborn baby and even myself. Her demeanor was friendly and nonjudgemental which I appreciated. She was even great with my 4 year old daughter. She came as a doula and left as a friend. I would definitely recommend her to all my local friends or family that are expecting. Thank you for all your help, Shaina!
— Tina
Shaina was an absolute rockstar. Feel like Dad's are a little more reserved when it comes to Doulas and had my doubts at first. However those were quickly removed after 10 minutes with my son.
She has a magic touch about her and gives off such an amazing presence. The house felt calmer when she was here.
I highly recommend Shaina and is a great addition to your post partem recovery.
A real life Mary Poppins.
— Greg Solin
Shaina is an incredible doula, and I am so happy we hired her! I was in labor for two and a half days, which was challenging physically and mentally. She spent many hours with us, at home and in the hospital. At home, she taught me to better cope with contractions and provided reassurance, and she helped my partner to more effectively support me and also get much needed rest. She helped me have an unmedicated birth and feel safe, supported, and empowered. I would absolutely hire her again and recommend her to friends! Also for anyone who has carrot fertility benefits, it was easy to get her services reimbursed. Thank you Shaina for every reassuring word, hour spent supporting us, late night phone call, loving touch, and encouraging guidance!
— Annie
Shaina provided invaluable assistance before and during labor that enabled my wife to have the birth experience that she wanted. I am deeply grateful, not only on my wife's behalf for the support that she provided to her during the challenges of prolonged prodromal labor, but also for empowering me as the partner to be involved and helpful as well. Her calm guidance, kindness, and competence made this birth truly special.
— Ben
Shaina was our postpartum doula starting around 4 months and helped us so much with her support! She is knowledgeable about sleep, feeding, play, and generally supported our transition to life with a baby. She always went the extra mile for us, including bringing us a white noise machine and lullaby recordings to help with our baby's sleep. We were lucky to be connected with her and so grateful she was there supporting us during this early phase of our parenting journey.
— Regina Wilson
Shaina was my doula for my first baby, and her presence gave me the MOST MAGICAL experience I could have hoped for. She took the time to really get to know me and my wants and needs in our prep work, which allowed her to show up in all of the right ways. I was in labour for 28 hours, and she was with me every step of the way, responding instantly to communications and staying with me in the hospital throughout the entire process. Her strength and wisdom kept me centered and allowed me to make decisions that I know I couldn't have done on my own, and she advocated for me every step of the way. I will be forever grateful for her work to make my birth a profoundly wonderful experience, and I cannot recommend her enough.
— Cassia
