Together In Birth - Long Beach, California

Yuriced C.

When I found out I was pregnant I would ask people what was the best advice​ they could give me for when I went into labor. My cousin who had just had her 5th baby all natural and unmedicated recommended told me that she​ and her husband had taken a Bradly Method course before their first child. She said it helped her husband learn how he could best assist her during her labor. Her husband made all the difference in keeping her calm, relaxed, and focused on giving birth.

After knowing that I went ahead and enrolled in Marisol's Bradley Method class. At first,​ I thought my husband would be bored learning about this topic, but to my surprise​​,​ he always looked forward to attending class. The group was made up of four couples-so it was all pretty intimate and Marisol made the class really interactive and fun! She uses different methods of teaching-workbook/reading, youtube videos, dolls, visuals, games, and discussion.

I am a registered nurse but L&D is not my specialty. I knew this course would be a great way to refresh my knowledge as well as learn new things (and I did!). My husband on the other hand was clueless about the labor process, but by the time we completed Marisol's course, I felt comfortable that my husband was going to be a good coach. Unfortunately,​ I didn't go into labor naturally as I hoped for, but I can say that my experience was beautiful. I was relaxed and excited to give birth to my baby knowing we were well prepared. Thanks Marisol!

Giulia C.

Choosing Marisol as my doula was the best decision I could make for my pregnancy and labor. The Bradley classes we took with her were formative and helped giving answers to all the questions a woman/couple might have about her body and the whole process in general. She offered extra support throughout my pregnancy, being always available if we had a question or any concerns. During labor, her presence was crucial throughout it - at the beginning when I was still home she guided through all the stages, helping us stay calm and understanding that what was happening was normal and perfectly fine. That allowed me to stay home as long as I could, rather than spending the majority of my labor at the hospital. Once at the hospital, she was exactly the person you’d wish you had in your corner in a moment like that. She was equipped to help me mentally and physically - she gave me a massage that helped with nausea, supported me to change positions and move around in ways that helped the process and when it was finally time to push, her voice was a guiding light in those final very intense moments. If I had another child, I’d definitely want her by my side again!

Amanda C.

Marisol was so wonderful to work with leading up to our daughter's birth! We only took birth classes with her (the 12 week program) but wished we had hired her as our Doula too! She was so great to work with and we learned so much great information and skills that truly came in handy during the birthing process and beyond. I definitely recommend Marisol and Together in Birth to anyone having a baby!!

Lindsey R.

Marisol was our everything during our pregnancy and childbirth journey. We took her Bradley classes while I was pregnant, she was our doula, and we had a baby wearing session with her after our LO was here. Marisol is knowledgeable, compassionate, and inspiring in the way she teaches her classes and coaches during childbirth. She will never tell you what to choose, but she will always make sure that you are informed and empowered to make your own decisions during your pregnancy and birth experience. We learned so much from her during the Bradley classes. Our labor and childbirth did not go as we originally planned, and after four days in labor we ended up having to have every intervention we hadn't wanted, including an emergency c-section. However, through it all Marisol was unwaveringly supportive and the information that we had gained from her class helped us to understand the reasons behind why the doctors were suggesting certain things and what the benefits and drawbacks of each were. In the moment, it's difficult to think straight, so we were very grateful to have had time during our Bradley class to learn about and consider all our options ahead of time, so that we had a clear idea of what we would be willing to do and when. Marisol only broke her rule of not getting involved directly with the medical staff once (and I'm so glad she did) when she advocated for me to get water after my surgery when I felt like I couldn't breath because my mouth was so dry. She also stayed with my husband in the recovery room until after I had arrived and was feeling well enough to hold the baby. As much as she supported me throughout everything, of equal (if not more) significance, she was an amazing support to my husband during labor. As the person experiencing the labor directly, I was too deeply immersed in the experience to think about anything except what I was going through. Marisol helped make sure that my husband was taking care of himself during our ridiculously long labor experience. She was also there to talk him through everything that was happening and to answer his questions, give him pep talks, remind him to take breaks, etc. We highly recommend Marisol and all of the services that she offers. She is a genuine, and caring person who will educate and empower you to have the birth experience that you want.

P R.

Hiring Marisol as our Doula was the best decision we made all pregnancy. Marisol gave us the knowledge and resources to advocate for ourselves during our pregnancy, birth, and post partum. We took a Bradley Method class with her and gained invaluable knowledge. I was induced early during non visiting hours at our Kaiser hospital but Marisol was virtually there the whole time. Actually all 3 days of labor she was there virtually. She also helped me with breast feeding post partum. We appreciate it so much and truly recommend her as a doula to anyone considering it.

Jenny S.

My partner and I hired Marisol as our Doula and we also attended her Bradley course. I highly recommend both!

The course is lengthy but I love being informed and prepared, and this course absolutely helps with that, as well as prepares the partner to assist and participate, which is invaluable. Marisol brings her depth of experience to every stage of the course, and that makes it interesting and fun. She was always ready to answer questions, and keep us participating so that we got the most out of the course.

As our doula, I could reach out to her at anytime with questions and concerns. She really encouraged me to learn how to advocate for myself in a medical setting, and through her I became very aware of the consequences of common procedures performed on pregnant people. My partner called her our "baby lawyer" haha

I gave birth at Long Beach Birth Center, and while I was already surrounded by knowledgeable women during a medication-free labor, having Marisol there was the cherry on top. At this point we considered her a friend, and she could say very little to me in labor to communicate a lot. She is so calm and supportive, everything you would want in a doula. Thank you for everything, Marisol!!

Elaine F.

We took a Bradley class with Marisol and it was absolutely the best preparation for birth we could have done. Not just because of the Bradley method itself, but because of Marisol's holistic approach. We didn't use her doula services, but I'm now wishing we did! It would have been so great to have her there for our birth.

Bernie M.

Marisol is amazing! She helped me navigate my first pregnancy and birth through Bradley classes, as my birth doula, and with postpartum billy binding. I cannot recommend her enough!!