Ana Esparza, Birth & Postpartum Doula in Downey, CA

Ana Esparza Birth & Postpartum Doula in Downey, CA

5.0 17 reviews 24 years of experience
$500+ flat rate · Birth Plan only package

About Ana

Hi! My name is Ana and I have been in the following roles over a course of 23 years: Mother, Registered Nurse, Birth Assistant, and Doula. With experience across, hospital, birth centers, home births, and clinics- and one thing has stayed the same in every setting: Women deserve better! My passion is making sure you get quality care and know how to ask for it. Walking you through every stage, so you can arrive informed, confident, and prepared. You deserve to be heard. I'll make sure you are. My goal is for you to have a birth-story that will encourage others not scare them.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Birth Plan only

  • Assessment
  • Education
  • Documentation
$500 USD · Flat rate

Virtual Bundle (Phone, Email, Text)

  • Check-in zoom/phone calls up to 30 min (10 max)
  • Email support up to 5/month
  • Text (simple questions only)
$900 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

CalOptima Health Net Medi-Cal Optum Health Message Ana to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

As a Doula and RN, I offer personalized support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Services include birth planning, emotional and physical labor support, and postpartum visits. I support all birth settings with compassionate, evidence-based care to help you feel confident, informed, and empowered.

Reviews for Ana Esparza

5.0 17 reviews
5.0

Absolutely love Ana! She has been the best doula! Her pregnancy sessions were full of insight and wisdom! Having her helped me feel empowered and excited to give birth. She’s also been so willing to answer any question postpartum and even came over to help my husband and I give our daughter her first bath! What I especially love about Ana is her ability to see God’s design in every aspect of motherhood. During a lovely session, she reminded me mothering is God’s call over my life and that it’s my worship unto Him! How beautiful! If the Lord allows me to have more children, I will without a doubt choose Ana as my doula again every time!

— Kency

5.0

Ana was so incredible! I was referred to her last minute and the only thing I wish was that I found her sooner! She was so helpful and answered all mine and my husbands calls and questions and when I was in labor she was so helpful and encouraging, can’t imagine doing it without her!! In the hospital she was all hands on with encouragement and cold towels and making sure I was as comfortable as possible she even brought oil and chapstick which I happened needing so badly! She even took pictures and videos of the experience! Honestly can’t wait to have her by my side with my next pregnancy whenever that happens! My husband calls her our bestie🙃♥️

— Masha Prikhodko

5.0

I was looking for a Doula last minute and found Ana, I am so so glad that I did! She did an amazing job helping me navigate through my first time pregnancy, I was diagnosed with preeclampsia and she made me feel calm and comfortable while educating me on labor and my rights. She is so sweet and was always there when I needed her, which was often! I can’t recommend her enough, thank you so much Ana!

— Sabrina Olea

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Education

  • RN license (2011)

Memberships and affiliations

  • AWHONN

Languages

Credentials

RN CD

Specialties

Adoption Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Labor Doula Obstetrics and Gynecology Postpartum Doula Care Telehealth Water birth Abnormal Bleeding Abuse Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Photography Building Healthy Communication Career Counseling Caring for International Adoptees Child/family Therapy Chiropractic Craniosacral Therapy Evidence-Based Care Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy Faith-Based Counseling Family Consultation Family Photography Family Planning Fresh 48 Photography Health Coach Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Hospital Birth Infertility Latch Issues Loss and Bereavement Doula Maternal and Fetal Medicine Maternal Fetal Positioning Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Menopause Management Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Photography Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Pain Management Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Life Postpartum Photography Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premarital Counseling Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Life Preventative Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Violence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Ana charge?

Ana's Birth Plan only package is $500 USD, flat rate. Ana lists 2 packages in all.

Does Ana accept insurance?

Ana lists CalOptima, Health Net, Medi-Cal, and Optum Health as accepted insurance. Message Ana to confirm coverage for your plan.

Service area

Ana is based in Downey, California.

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