I believe in sacredness of coming into parenthood and want to protect it, so that it can unfold in an undisturbed way, as much as possible, and this includes pregnancy, birth, and the ever-so- vulnerable postpartum period. I also believe that the birthing person is the only one who has the authority to make decisions about their body and their baby because I know that those decision will be the best ones for them at that given moment. This leaves no space for judgment; only support and respect.
Master of Nursing, RN, MSN, UCLA (2015)
Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences, B.S. SDSU (2008)
Birth Doula Training, DONA (2012)
Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2014)
Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor, UCSD (2018)
Birth and Postpartum Doula Certification, Get Rooted (2023)
English, Serbo-Croatian
We are 2 doulas who offer holistic doula care in Los Angeles. We are founded in a commitment to comprehensive care and community for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. What if instead of feeling overwhelmed by shoulds, you felt excited by the coulds in your pregnancy and birth? In hospitals, at home or in a birth center, families in our care often use the words “calm” and “confident” when they describe the way they feel when they work with us. We help you tune into your own needs and values in birth, leading to a more meaningful and peaceful experience. Get in touch with us! We would love to hear more about what you want from your birth experience. We offer labor support, postpartum support, placenta encapsulation, belly binding. Our clients enjoy the benefit of community prenatal workshops, and ongoing community meet ups and support.
Where do I even begin! I feel so blessed that I found Brana and Dawn. Their presence and energy made my transition into motherhood so...sacred, special, and grounded. I'm not quite sure how to describe it, but both women have a special energy that is sturdy but gentle. And together, the combination is perfect. Very complementary. Having Brana and Dawn helped the tail end of my pregnancy feel very supported. It was nice having their expertise and advice, and not just my OB's perspective. Brana was at my birth and honestly, I credit her (and all the amazing nurses) for everything during my birth. I could honestly go on and on, but will leave it at...you will not regret having them on your team!
- Sara
We are so grateful for Brana and Dawn! Finding out we needed a C-section was a difficult and emotional moment, and they supported us every step of the way. They came to our home, gave us personalized attention, recommended invaluable resources, and were always just a call or text away through the highs and lows. Their kindness, expertise, and care made the postpartum period with our baby girl so much smoother. We truly felt supported, and so lucky that we chose them to go on this most intimate journey with us. Any family would be lucky to have Brana and Dawn by their side!
- Emily Phillips
My partner and I chose Brana and Dawn because they immediately put us at ease with their knowledge and kindness. As a collective, we knew there was no doubt that one of them would be there for us on the day, and honestly, either one would have felt like fortune. But let's start with the community they have built around their practice. The birthing event can feel so isolating, regardless of how many people you know who have gone through it. They offer an educational component, an emotional component, practice to ready you for what's ahead, and a wonderful community of people who gather regularly to celebrate the transformation they have shared separately. It's wonderful to have this wave of supportive shoulders available well before you feel the first kick. Attend at least one of the meetups in the prenatal period, it's quite encouraging to see so many thriving babies and children Dawn and Brana have helped introduce to the world.
- The support is everything. The advocacy is even more.
No need to look any further on your doula search - both Brana and Dawn are the best around!!! ♥? so knowledgeable, so warm and caring, so so so necessary and helpful for the entire pregnancy and birth experience. Both of them held space expertly, any question or potential issue that arose prior to, during, and after our birth was met with reverence and patience and compassion and empathy. We will be choosing them as our doulas for every birth we experience, should we decide to do it all again!!!!!
- Mackenzie Richmond
I am so deeply grateful for the support, care, wisdom, and humor that Brana and Dawn of Deep Well Doulas brought to our prenatal, labor, and postpartum experience. This was my second pregnancy, and we were aiming for a VBAC. I could not have asked for a better team to guide me through. Their classes made me feel prepared but not overwhelmed, and I found that key ideas popped up in my mind during labor (sign of a great teacher!). I was able to have much more confident discussions with my doctor about what I wanted to do with their support.
- Nadia
I could not have asked for a better experience than the one we had with Brana and Dawn. From the beginning they were kind, informed and incredibily supportive. I never felt pressured to go through the experience a certain way and instead felt empowered with all the knowledge they provided. They pull from the latest research while also focusing on your emotional experience as a pregnant person. My baby came almost three weeks early but I felt prepared because of them and they helped me have a wonderful labor (something I didn't know was possible!). I knew I would need some extra support having lost my mom recently, and they stepped in and guided us through it all from practical tips to emotional insight. If you are looking for a doula, look no further!
- Allison Raskin
I always tell people the best decision my husband and I made during my first pregnancy was getting on board with this doula collective and aligning ourselves with Brana and Dawn. Brana and Dawn bring such warmth, compassion, joy, and expertise as they guide you through what to expect during birth, the breastfeeding journey, and postpartum life with a newborn. The classes they provided were indispensable and empowering. One of their main lessons that has stuck with me is placing emphasis on my own bodily autonomy and agency, a crucial component of birth (and beyond!). We would seek them out in a heartbeat for any future pregnancies!
- Cleo M.
My wife and I are incredibly grateful for Brana and Dawn. After years of struggling to start our family, we wanted support we could really trust once she became pregnant. Working with them gave us exactly that. Their classes were clear and helpful, and they were always patient with our questions. Dawn helped us create a birth plan that made us feel prepared, and the exercises she walked us through really opened our eyes to how unpredictable birth can be. When my wife went into labor, Brana was unbelievable. She supported her every step and spoke up for her when she was too exhausted to do it herself. After our daughter was born, Brana helped us through those tough, emotional early breastfeeding days, which meant more to us than we can say. A year later, they still check in and offer guidance. They didn’t just support my wife—they supported both of us. Brana and Dawn truly feel like family, and we can’t thank them enough.
- Joe
My husband and I were so happy to find Brana and Dawn. We struggled for years to grow our family, and I was so frustrated with the medical community and how little empathy and compassion we were shown. When I finally became pregnant, I wanted to make sure that our journey—and bringing our daughter into this world—felt supported, seen, and heard. Hiring Brana and Dawn gave us all of that and so much more. They helped me heal from the trauma I carried from my infertility journey. Their pre-birth classes were incredibly informative, and Dawn was always so patient and kind, answering every question we had, no matter how small. The birth plan we did with Dawn was a great tool and really made me feel like I had a voice in my labor. The games she had us play were fun too and helped me to realize how anything can happen in birth.
- Danielle Kingsley
I had a wonderful experience with our doulas! They were incredibly attuned to my needs and provided such empathetic care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Their knowledge and calm presence made me feel truly capable and confident every step of the way. I love the way they taught me how to trust our body’s inherit wisdom. Not only did they support me, but they were just as supportive with my husband. They made him feel confident and informed on the entire process, as well. I can’t imagine going through the experience without them and my husband. They were steady, compassionate guides through it all. Highly recommend their services!
- Brandy Chainani
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