Let me tell you about MY doula "P". From the first day I spoke with Perri I felt completely at ease with my birth expectations. From someone who has an intense experience with infant loss in the past, I felt it was absolutely necessary for me to find a doula that would have me, my family, and my soon to be newborns best interest at heart. I was looking for someone who would advocate for me in every area from prenatal appointments, to birth, to postpartum and that's exactly what she did. I needed someone who would be on the front line with me and Perri was an exceptional advocate. She attended all of my prenatal appointments when my husband couldn't be present, advocated for my health, and made educated suggestions on anything she felt wasn't in my best interest

~Jazmine

Perri's experience and confidence speak for themselves. She is calm, cool, and collected about every step of the birth experience and renders a sense of peace even over the phone. I was able to contact her any time of the day and she usually answered on the first ring. If she missed my phone call, she was calling back within the hour or some time the same day. Any concerns I may have had, 9 times out of 10 Perri has seen it before and knew exactly how to handle it. If it was something she didn't know, she knew exactly what direction to point me in. Even after birth I have received check up phone calls to see how ME and the baby were doing

Perri supported our family tremendously during labor and birth. I cant recommend her enough! She helped my husband have peace of mind during labor! she not only supported me but she supported my husband. She helped keep him calm and collected. When I had to be transferred from a birth center to a hospital, she helped my husband and I make a decision on which hospital to be transferred to. Perri also came to my prenatal appointments when i asked her to. She also followed up with my husband and I post birth. She’s very loving, caring, friendly, and motherly. We will definitely have her be a part of our journey for our next birth!

~Jordan

Perri is hands down the most wonderful doula she made my birth experience amazing! I wouldn't have been able to deliver my 10lb 7oz baby vaginally if it wasn't for her. She listened to what I wanted and made sure it happened! She helped our family out in so many ways and I can't thank her enough! I will be pcsing to texas soon and if I have another baby I would literally fly her to texas to help me deliver my next baby thank you again for helping me bring my precious angel into this world and holding my hand through it all you really have a gift

~Bethany

Perri was absolutely amazing!! She was very important to the success of my 36 hour labor. Not only was she so helpful for me but she was so incredibly important for the support and encouragement of my partner. She even has been one of my biggest resources postpartum. She goes above and beyond. During my entire labor she was a source of positivity and light. Her experience and personality really helped in my long delivery. She was by mine and my partner's side every second of my labor. She really was amazing and I would choose her for every birth I have moving forward. Thank you Perri for helping us bring our little angel into the world!! WE LOVE OUR DOULA!!!

~Chelsea

Do not hesitate to choose Perri as your doula! She is super supportive, knowledgeable and resourceful. I am active duty military and my partner does not live locally, Perri came to all my prenatal appointments so that I would not feel alone. She is well known and connected in the San Diego area so if you have any special or unique needs she can help. For example, my baby was originally breech and she recommended a fantastic turning babies practitioner. I also struggled postpartum with my milk supply, she was able to put me in contact with a really good and mobile lactation specialist. Whether you are delivering at balboa or at a birthing center, Perri will be with you providing guidance every step of the way!

~Melissa

Perrie helped us a lot during the birth of our 1st child. we are French and we have no family in the United States. Perrie knew how to help us during our birth, we don't know her but she was like a member of our family that day. She took care of me, helped the nurses and helped my husband too. It's like a friend now because we know she can still be there for us when we need her. She is a great help and I think she is one of the best Doula ! I m so glad to call her !

~Maud

What an amazing experience having you by my side during labor and delivery. I was not even thinking about using a doula until my nurse recommended it. My God am I glad she did! My plan was to labor for a few hours before getting any anesthesia. You came right in time to coach me through my last hour of labor before I finally requested an epidural. Through the whole process after, you were by my side. When the epidural wore off prematurely the counterpressure you applied helped tremendously to ease the pain. Giving me that extra hand to hold while getting through my contractions all while communicating with the nurses that I was feeling pain. If it were not for your I don’t think my labor would have been so stress free. You were very comforting and soothing and really just someone to lean on. Your presence put my fiancés mind at ease as well and he was able to get some rest during thanks to you taking over. You seriously

were the cherry on top of this beautiful experience and I can’t imagine having done it without you. Perri was the best doula there is! I honestly wouldn’t have made it through birth without her! I started labor at 1pm March 8th 2023 and my beautiful baby girl arrived March 9th 2023 at 8:58 am. It was 2am when she walked in the room and me and my husband were so defeated at that point and she walked in and saved the day she literally was an angel and god sent! She knew exactly what positions to put me in and she helped me push I wouldn’t have it any other way thank you Mrs. Perri for being there we will definitely need you for our next baby!

~Bethany

Perri was an amazing support in the delivery room. Not only did she crack some jokes but she also knew exactly what to do to add comfort for the delivery. She makes sure she keeps in contact to check up on how the little one is doing and if the family needs any support. She is an amazing person and an even better friend. She also has awesome selection in crocs.

~Stevie

My water broke late at night, and I was admitted in the early morning hours, and Mrs. Perri showed up a couple of hours after I was admitted. The energy she brought with her when she entered my room was so soothing and comforting. I wanted and had a natural birth which lasted 26 hours, and she stayed with us through the entire 26-hour labor! With a natural birth moving around, and staying relaxed are essential. Before my partner arrived, she filled in for him and kept me company, talked to me and kept me relaxed with her essential oils ,and helped me move in and out of bed into different positions with the peanut and birthing ball. When my partner arrived, everything kicked up, and she kept talking to him as I was transitioning through the different stages of labor. My partner did an excellent job which was only enhanced by Mrs. Perris's experience. She was able to read the room and help him in helping me in the best ways possible. Toward the end, I wanted to give up, but Mrs. Perri held my leg up as I pushed. She might have gotten splashed a little, but she didn't seem to mind. I am so grateful to have had her as my doula. Thanks to her, I was able to have the birthing experience I wanted and bring into the world our beautiful baby Amelia. Her support didn't stop after I gave birth. She followed up with us a few days later and pointed me in the right direction in our breast feeding journey. She gave me the resources of a great lactation specialist that helped us continue nursing. She also visited and checked in on us about two weeks later with a beautiful at-home visit. If you think you want a doula, it does make a difference. We 10/10 would recommend Mrs. Perri and her services for expecting mothers, and fathers!

~Susan and Q

Words can not explain how amazing Mrs. Perri Grant was as our doula. She was our doula for the birth of our first baby girl Amelia. I wanted a doula because my partner and I are stationed in different states. We decided that we just wanted us and maybe the doula present at our birth, so we did not plan for my mother to be present, but I was afraid that I would go into labor and he would not be able to fly in on time for the birth. It's scary as a first-time mom to think of going through this moment in life with strangers who not only has to be present for your birth but have other patients to care for. Being in the medical field, I felt comfortable with all the medical talk. Still, my partner does not quite understand all the medical talk, so I wanted someone to be there for him to explain things when I was not fully paying attention or able to explain as I focused on the birthing process.

~ Susan & Q

Perri is an excellent doula. She helped me a lot during my wife’s delivery. She calmed me down a lot and helped me understand a lot of information and helped me to feel more comfortable. She also has been great after birth especially for my wife. She has come and visit and always stayed a good support for my wife whenever she has called her. Perri also makes the best baby products like her diaper cream. That has been a lifesaver for our baby.

~Mike

Perri is the best doula that I could’ve asked for! She made sure that I was supported during all of the prenatal appointments and the actual birth. She ensured that I understood what the doctor was saying/doing every step of the way. She asked questions on my behalf when necessary. She supported my decisions, as well as what the doctor suggested, to make sure that the baby and I were BOTH safe, healthy and happy. Most importantly, she cared for me as if I was her own family. She will forever be a part of our family. Thank you so much, Perri!

~Kaela

~ Ashley

~ Kira

It is hard to find words to express how wonderful Perri is to clients! She goes above and beyond what I could ever ask for in a doula. She is kind, communicative and down to earth. I had a smile on my face throughout our first phone call. She went out of her way to help me and answer questions always with a joyful spirit. I wish that every mama could experience her special touch as she is a true gift to all! I highly recommend her to all mamas looking for a doula!! She is fabulous!!

When I met Mrs. Perri back in October of 2022 in person we had an amazing connection. That is actually was my initial worry, connecting with my doula. The experience was so amazing that one of my message to her was I could see myself doing this again, although I had a birth control plan implant in my arm right after birth. Mrs. Perri was such an impact on my support system that she was even involved with naming my second born. Which meant a lot to me. I say of all this to also make a point that I don’t think this will be everyone experience, but I know Mrs. Grant did her very best to give me what I asked of her and more. Plus I love my pushing gift and baby gift she took the time to personalize for the Exantus and we are forever grateful for her presence and love.

~Marie

~Jordan

~ Marie and King

I had the pleasure of naming this cutie

I had the pleasure of having Mrs.Perri as my Doula, who was always there for me! As I went through a breakup during my pregnancy she became my support person at doctor appointments. She would check in and offer help as needed. A great person, funny, relatable, and bubbly personality all around. My baby waited for her to come back from her trip and decided to make his debut just in time lol. She was there with me at the hospital over 12hrs. I Went from natural to epidural; She comforted me mentally/emotionally when I was crying due to my switch in my birth plan. I had Terrible back labor pain, her massages were clutch and I changed positions soo many times because of it. My baby boy came out 9lbs 10oz! Glad I had the epidural ?. GREAT DOULA!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

~Jazmine P

Perri was absolutely amazing before, during and after the birth process. She was there obviously for my wife, but also me as well. She made sure my wife had everything she needed and really helped advocate for her needs and assist in any way she could, offering suggestions on different positions, massaging and just being a great support system for us. I was able to comfortably get a much needed power nap with her there and was able to leave to take care of the pets at home since labor had lasted over 24 hours at this point. I was comfortable knowing she was there to get her water or juice or anything else she needed and look after her while I was gone. She helped my wife with her breathing and guiding her on pushing when it was time to, until our beautiful daughter was born. Her amazing upbeat attitude during the whole experience was a welcome addition to have with us. She captured our amazing first moments with our baby girl for us on my phone so we could have those treasured memories forever. She was also there for us when my wife had to get readmitted for postpartum preeclampsia. I had to leave, but I needed someone with the baby in the hospital room since my wife was the patient and couldn’t be alone with her. She came to sit with mommy and baby so I could leave and come back with supplies from home for my wife and baby. She’s just a tremendous woman and a Queen to help take care of my Queen.

-Dexter

Doula Perri can truly only be described as God-sent! Each step of the way she provided excellent, personable, professional, and compassionate support by advocating for medical care and assistance. As a first-time mom, I did not know what to expect during pregnancy. On top of trying to navigate pregnancy, I also was apart from my husband who is military for weeks during my second and third trimesters. Perri attended appointments with me and did wellness checks on me often to ensure I felt okay and had access to any needed resources! My experience with Perri felt so genuine, she acted as my doula but provided comfort that you’d feel from a loving family member!!! My pregnancy was complication free which is a reflection of all the help Perri provided by ensuring I found the right medical providers to care for me! Perri became on-call for any needs, questions, and concerns once I hit 37 weeks. She provided great knowledge and suggestions on how to prepare my body for a smooth labor and delivery (yoga ball stretches helped TREMENDOUSLY). She openly discussed any questions or concerns my husband had, and she encouraged him on how he could be of great support during pregnancy and postpartum. Perri helped me create a birthing wish (birth plan) that made me feel confident with all the options necessary in any situation. During my labor, Perri arrived at the hospital before I was in active labor and provided techniques to help with pain management- thus allowing me to dilate further. Perri helped me stay calm through contractions and assisted the medical team with ensuring I was comfortable. When it came time to push Perri assisted my husband, and the medical team, and provided direct support to me- allowing me to push with full concentration and confidence. She motivated me and kept me cool during the pain!

~Ariel

Perri came highly recommended from a birthing center where I was receiving my maternal care. As a first-time mom of course I googled her! I wasn’t able to find much online but what I could find seemed positive. From initial contact, getting to know one another, explanation of services and finally signing our contract, Perri communicated with my husband and I every step of the way and always answered my 10,000 questions. They say if you want to make God laugh, make plans— Around my 32nd week we found out I had a condition that required me to be admitted to the hospital and scheduled for a c-section. This was a MAJOR DEVIATION from the birth I had envisioned. Perri helped calm my fears and help me begin to accept my new normal. In the two weeks I spent in the hospital she stayed in nearly constant contact along with coming to the hospital to sit with us. When the big day came, Beyoncé of Balboa Perri was in her element! She made sure everyone had themselves TOGETHER honey! From the staff, to my doctors, everyone took their time and explained to us what was happening, how it would happen and why. I could not have imagined a better outcome given the fact that this was not the birth I wanted but it was the one my baby needed to keep him safe. I have no doubts I would not be where I am mentally without her. I can say with confidence ALL of my babies with have the same doula ❤️ FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 HIGHLY recommend!

~Jauhtavia

You have done an absolute job with helping out for our little boy to be born. I couldn’t thank you enough we were very grateful for having you come on board with our experience of becoming first time parents. Your support helped tremendously and again thank you. Hopefully we could get you again if we were to have another lol

~Teriq

My wife and I had the pleasure of having Sandy & Perri as our Doula's for our sons birth. Me being a first time dad I didn't know what to expect in the delivery room. There's a lot happening that can be overwhelming for the mother in labor however, many times that same thing can be said for the father. Sandy & Perri not only made sure that my wife was taken care of in everyway possible but they also made sure I was as well, and kept my head straight the entire time. I can tell you our experience would not have been the same without them. They are knowledgeable and understanding and make you feel heard. They guided us in every direction and ensured us with their expertise. If any expecting parents read this especially dads, rather if this is your first or 8th child I highly recommend Salt and Peppa Doulas every step of the way. We are forever grateful and will be calling them up for our second child!! These ladies are rockstars!!

~Marlon

Mercy & Maliah