Pregnancy Sanctuary

Linda is amazing and has so much advise, insight, compassion and support. If you are pregnant no matter how far along and how easy or difficult your pregnancy is I highly recommend you go. At the meetings she guides you through parts of your pregnancy you never thought to address but will have to at some point. Having her as a guide has been such a blessing. I have a high risk pregnancy due to age and placenta previa and all my doctors want to do is freak me out. She helps me cope with the fears and embrace my birth plan and has helped guide me on how to make it an amazing experience. If I have to have a c section I can still look forward to my birth being a peaceful beautiful experience. Thank you linda

Linda was referred to me by a friend who said, «I wouldn’t have done it any other way.» When I became pregnant with our second, my husband and I met with Linda. She made us feel very comfortable and it was clear she was extremely knowledgeable. I could go on and on but I’ll just say that the experience without her verses the experience with her is night and day. And, like my friend said (now) I wouldn’t have it any other way.
With Linda you don’t just get a doula. You get a friend, a counselor and an entire network of knowledge and friendships. Just looking through my inbox I have the following emails: «Photos with Santa at Pregnancy Sanctuary», «Baby Wearing Flash Mob», «Holiday Gift Giving and Receiving Soirée», «Baby Wearing Dance Class», «MovePlayGrow», «Need a Nanny?», «New Mom Essential Oils 101». «VBAC Circle», «Breastfeeding Circle», «Sacred Pregnancy Circle». There are a wealth of resources available to you (very often FREE)! I urge anyone I know that is pregnant to «please call Linda!!»

Linda Goldsmith made me feel welcome and really relaxed me while I was at the pregnancy sanctuary. I had the most memorable experience there which I will remember and cherish forever! I wish I had gone there with my first child. I highly recommend the Pregnancy Sanctuary– it’s so important to have that special time to get ready for the birth of your child– Linda has a true gift at what she does. Everyone there, including the massage therapist were wonderful! I am happy to say that Linda was able to share her talent with me.

I had an AMAZING experience here with Linda! I came at 8 months pregnant for a pampering day of relaxation and much needed personal time. It was a perfectly balanced day that included rest, belly casting, massage, creative time, guided visualization, practical support for my birth, and getting to pose for some beautiful pictures (she took my favorite pictures of all the ones I had done during pregnancy!!). She is so genuine and kind, totally fun, deeply wise, and truly cares for the well-​being of her clients. I’ll be back for more when I’m pregnant again one day!

The overall experience that Linda provided was by far one of the best decisions I made during my entire pregnancy– for both myself and my bundle! If you are contemplating with the idea of whether «to or not to» … it is a MUST and you’ll be so glad you did. I know I am!

The Sacred Pregnancy Circle made such a difference to my experience of being pregnant and having a little one! Pregnancy can be pretty tough and having a group of women who are going through the same thing made all the difference. Linda facilitates these meetings and she is fabulous! Generous, understanding, open minded, and encouraging, Linda makes these groups such a positive experience! I highly recommend this to any mom to be. Pregnancy sanctuary also has a breastfeeding group for new moms to come and hang with their babies and chat. I feel so lucky that Linda provides this wonderful service for mamas!

The Pregnancy Sanctuary is a special place and Linda is a very special and gifted doula. Linda was refered to my husband and I by a co worker of my husband. I was seven months pregnant with my second child and having had a wonderful doula (who moved away) with my first child I wasn’t sure if it would be easy to find a connection with another but we did when we found Linda. Linda not only offered years of experience as a birth doula but also the wonderful services and women she brought together at The Pregnancy Sanctuary. I participated in the pregnancy circles where I bonded with others by sharing stories and personal feelings that allowed me to be better prepared for my delivery and beyond. My only regret is that I didn’t start sooner in my pregnancy and that I didn’t do the belly cast. I would highly recommend Linda and her services at The Pregnancy Sanctuary.

The birth community in San Diego is so lucky to have Linda Goldsmith and Pregnancy Sanctuary! Linda is like the mother you never had. She is intuitive, caring and truly lives from her heart. I have had a unique opportunity to mentor with her and seen many women’s (and men’s) lives transformed through her services. Whether it’s a full day pregnancy pamper session or Sacred Pregnancy Circles, mamas leave feeling empowered and trusting of their body. When I start a family of my own, Pregnancy Sanctuary is at the top of my list!

Linda is a wonderful woman that I was very fortunate to meet. During my pregnancy I was new to the area and being able to connect with women through the pregnancy sanctuary circles was amazing. They allowed me to find my place within the community and bond with some amazing women that helped make San Diego feel like home.
After the baby was born I have enjoyed attending the breast feeding circles where I have continued to meet other mamas and develop friendships!
Would highly recommend!

Ritual, Intention & Connection with other pregnant mamas due around the same date as me… wow. What a great way to honor the journey to birth in the sacred space of women with a trained facilitator. Imagine spending time cultivating time with your little one before birth and setting the stage for a healthy, clear and wise goddess to emerge within you as you get in touch with the miracle of pregnancy. Sacred Pregnancy circles are a gift to you, your baby and your family. This is not Lamaze or Birthing from Within… this is a unique group of women focused on cultivating a very special space in the last 20 weeks of pregnancy! Join us!

I walked into the sanctuary when I was very early in my last pregnancy, and just felt at home. I’d had a stressful day, I was tired, and hungry. All of that melted right away, and I met Linda and I knew the rest of the pregnancy would be much more peaceful. I appreciated the Sacred Pregnancy course Linda offers — I loved being able to forge bonds with other pregnant women and be open about my unique challenges in a safe space. Linda is gentle, kind, and honest — I love all our time together and am so happy to have made such a great friend.

I did the Sacred Pregnancy circles at the end of 2014 and it was MAGICAL! Having that time to focus on my baby and connect with other mothers going through the same thing at the same time was exactly what I needed. Linda, the facilitator (and a doula), is such a great resource for moms-​to-​be and is truly a special person. If you’re looking for a doula look no further! She really cares about everyone and knows her stuff. I’ve recommended this experience to every pregnant woman I’ve met since.

I can’t say enough good things about Linda and all that she does. She was our doula and I did her pregnancy circle.
Doula services — my husband was hesitant about getting a doula, but after the birth he agreed with me when I said I don’t know what we would have done without Linda. One of my favorite things about her is that she is not only incredibly knowledgable, but also very genuine. She really does care and it shows. It never seemed like this is just a job for her.
Pregnancy circle — I hadn’t planned on doing the pregnancy circle until Linda became our doula. I am SO glad that I did end up doing it! I met other pregnant women who are now close friends. We get together with our babies. For me, the circle was about feeling like a part of a community, getting to know other future moms, getting and giving support and connecting with my baby. Linda has created a wonderful community and network that I am so grateful to be a part of.

Linda is an angel and I’m so grateful I stumbled across the pregnancy sanctuary early in my pregnancy. The first time I walked into the pregnancy sanctuary I felt a sense of ease and an immediate comfort with Linda, she’s the kind of person you immediately know you can trust. She was an amazing resource throughout my pregnancy and invaluable in dealing with the surprises birth can bring.
I truly wish every pregnant woman could experience a pregnancy circle! It is so special to be able to celebrate, cry, laugh and relate with other pregnant women. It helped me go beyond the aches and pains of pregnancy and really appreciate the sacred time this was in my life and focus on bonding with my sweet baby. Linda and the pregnancy sanctuary will always have a special place in my heart!

I found Linda and the pregnancy sanctuary in the middle of my third pregnancy. We needed some TLC and we found the right spot for it! Linda was our Doula and was an absolute angel and a blessing to our birth. I attended the pregnancy groups through pregnancy sanctuary throughout my pregnancy and absolutely loved them. It was such a pleasure each week to go to such a comfortable, safe place to reflect on our pregnancy and find words of wisdom and comfort. Not to mention the great friends I met along the way! I would recommend the pregnancy sanctuary-​and Linda– to anyone pregnant mama! You won’t regret it.

I met Linda and started going to the pregnancy sanctuary when pregnant, and continue to go to the breastfeeding group. It’s a great way to get some social time. I’ve met so many wonderful women, and adore Linda too. She has been a wealth of information and has fantastic groups. I would recommend this to anyone!

When I found out about the Sacred Pregnancy program, Linda offered classes at Pregnancy Sanctuary. I called her and loved her right away. She has a very soft, kind and loving personality and she can make you laugh. She has such a beautiful way of communicating to women in such a vunerable time in their lives. I loved her classes so much that I took them twice during my pregnancy! It was my third pregnancy and needed extra TLC. Linda is sent from Angels! I drove from San Clemente to Leucadia just to take her classes once a week!
She also guided 16 women at my Blessingway! She was so great! Her way with words brought the whole group of women together. After my third baby was born, I continued to be a part of Pregnancy Santuary by meeting at the (free) Nursing Circles once a week! I cannot say enough good things about Linda and her welcoming space, Pregnancy Sanctuary.

There are no words to express my gratitude to Linda Goldsmith. The Pregnancy Sanctuary is such a gift. I participated in a Sacred Pregnancy circle, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The circle brings women together during such a special time and provides a safe place to share excitement, fears, as well as joy as we welcome our babies into our lives. I formed such strong friendships and a forever bond with those mamas. Linda will always hold a special place in our hearts, as she was also our doula during the birth of our son. Not only was she the most amazing support system, but also a wealth of knowledge. When I first suggested getting a doula to my husband, he said, «What is that? Why do we need one, and how much is it?» After working with Linda, he’s said over and over…“Thank goodness Linda was there. She was worth every penny!”
If you’re considering a pregnancy circle or a doula, but not sure, I strongly encourage you just to go meet with Linda and check it out. She taught me that carrying and delivering your baby is the most important job you will ever do. Trust me, honor this time… do you and your baby a favor by embracing it in all ways possible. Linda and the Pregnancy Sanctuary are THE place for expecting mamas!!!