Maternal Genesis

Los Angeles, California

Maternal Genesis

2 years of experience

Hi, I’m Myla. Im a licensed massage therapist, birth doula, and founder of Maternal Genesis. My passion for birth work was born from a deep calling to nurture, empower, and support women

Connaitrè Tillman

Los Angeles, California

Connaitrè Tillman

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My Experience I have been a doula for over 3 years and have attended over 100 births. I am passionate about providing compassionate and personalized care to each woman and family I work with. My Approach to Care I believe in providing personalized care that meets the unique needs of each individual. I take the time to listen to my clients and work with them to develop a birth plan that aligns with their values and goals. My goal is to empower women to make informed decisions about their care and to provide them with the support they need to have a positive birth experience. My Services I offer a full range of doula services including prenatal care, labor and birth support, postpartum care, and lactation support. I also provide home birth services for low-risk women and work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for my clients.

Emily Guarnotta

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Emily Guarnotta

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Dr. Emily Guarnotta and I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider who specializes in maternal mental health. I am the owner of Phoenix Health Therapy, a mental health therapy practice that supports parents navigating the challenges of parenthood. We offer telehealth in over 40 states.

Recent review

It is great to have mental health services that specialize in maternal health, especially with the percentage of women who get PPD and anxiety!

- Jennifer T.

Fredi Weitzel

Los Angeles, California

Fredi Weitzel

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi mamas, partners, and soon-to-be parents! I'm Fredi, a birth doula located in Los Angeles. As an ecologist by training, I am so grateful to have wandered into the world of birth work — it's this deeply personal, synergetic work that draws me in and feels like a natural union of my passions and gifts. Birth amazes me in its physiology, in how it connects us so clearly to the natural world, and in the way it illuminates our true power as women. I'd be honored to support you during the momentous rites of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, no matter your birth preferences. I offer 3 comprehensive birth packages and will negotiate sliding scale options for those interested.

Sarah Kovacs

Los Angeles, California

Sarah Kovacs

2 years of experience

Hello I'm Sarah, a birth and postpartum doula in Los Angeles and founder of Ever Wilde Doula. I support families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. My approach balances honoring physiology with pragmatism and zero dogma. Every family deserves to feel respected, supported, and held, no matter their path. I’m very passionate about helping parents navigate the modern maternity system and understanding their options in a non-biased way, providing trauma-informed support, promoting individualized care and centering the birthing parent in their care. In addition to my doula work, I am also a certified perinatal patient advocate and am well equipped to speak to my client's providers on their behalf to convey their wishes and advocate for their informed consent. I help parents gather ALL the information they need to make values-based decisions, and help them get safe to make the choice that is right for them, without pressure or coercion. I’m equally passionate about providing postpartum support and believe in continuity of care from birth through postpartum, which is why I automatically include 8 hours of postpartum care for all my birth clients. I love to cook, nurture, and care for people, so supporting families in this season of profound vulnerability and healing deeply fills my cup.

Flora Santacruz

Los Angeles, California

Flora Santacruz

20 years of experience

Hello my name is Flora but everyone calls me Marga. I am a foreign Registered Nurse with ICU and NICU experience. I worked as a Registered Nurse for 20 years, then I started working as a birth and postpartum Doula as well as a Newborn Care Specialist. I love working with babies and help families to bond and to have a smooth transition with their babies.

Asha Mohamed

Los Angeles, California

Asha Mohamed

7 years of experience

Hello I am Asha Abdirahman, a doula to who is interested in your success in birth was a mother. I am here to help provide care and understanding to all mothers regardless of race gender and other factors. I am always amazed by birth and babies, I’m here so you feel like your represented and safe at this important and special time in your life. ive had success of births for family and friends and would like to include you to my circle as your doula. I serve POC and LQBTQ friendly. I am doula certified with trauma care and CPR certified I am used to anxiety being a factor in childbirth but my qualifications help present a good relationship between the whole care team. I look forward to meeting with you. Have a great day.

Ama Katz

Los Angeles, California

Ama Katz

4 years of experience

I’m someone who empowers and advocates for my clients. Creating a calm peaceful environment. Always having their best interest in mind and researching all options for them. I’m a great communicator and people person when it comes to mediating between client and medical staff. I help clients make informed decisions by giving educational resources and digging within to find what they want. My main focus is ensuring the mom is emotionally supported as well as all others involved.

Virgin Watters

Los Angeles, California

Virgin Watters

32 years of experience

Hello, my name is Virgin Watters and everyone calls me "Virgie". I am a Birth Doula and Certified Lactation educator. I am also a Registered Nurse with a background in Public Health and child health/safety. I became a doula to help provide support and to advocate for women throughout the birthing/postpartum process. My goal as a doula is to provide a memorable birth experience for my clients by ensuring that their voices are heard and that they receive culturally sensitive care along their birth journey. I look forward to helping you develop a birth plan that meets your personalized needs.

Leona Darnell

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Leona Darnell

12 years of experience

Hi there-my name is Leona and I am a labor doula and a seasoned birth photographer and videographer. My own traumatic birth experience turned my world 180 degrees and I became consumed with all things birth and telling many family stories through art. I became a birth doula early in 2021 and find the two disciplines to be magic. I am committed to providing unconditional support to every parent type and advocacy throughout this journey with you.

Recent review

We couldn't be happier with Leona! She made us feel comfortable and supported throughout the process, providing invaluable guidance and reassurance. Her calming presence during labor was exactly what we needed. As a photographer, she captured stunning, heartfelt images that we'll cherish forever. We highly recommend Leona to anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled doula and exceptional photographer. Her dedication to her craft and clients is unmatched. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey and providing us with beautiful memories.

- Paige R.

Grace Goodman

Pasadena, California

Grace Goodman

11 years of experience

I specialize in providing meaningful support to pregnant women and new parents as they navigate pregnancy and the postpartum period. I love working with new mothers as they go through matrescence and learn how to navigate changes in their bodies, families, and relationships. Whether you’ve experienced birth trauma, pregnancy or infant loss, or changes in mood and anxiety during or after pregnancy, I’d be honored to journey with you through this season.

Cristian Amaro

Los Angeles, California

Cristian Amaro

9 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Cristian Amaro. All the facets of birth are my joy and passion, and I'm always curious to learn more. My practice tries to create a judgment-free zone for all parents seeking informational and emotional support. In my free time, I enjoy bicycling and having some ice cream with my friends.

Tracie Kesatie

Los Angeles, California

Tracie Kesatie

13 years of experience

I am a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach & an experienced mother of four well-rested children. As a trusted expert in the field of pediatric sleep I work with clients all over the world. I specialize in supportive sleep solutions & educational sleep support. I work with families that have little ones 0-10 years of age. I have appeared as a special guest on the Home & Family TV show giving host and mom Debbie Matenopoulos some gentle sleep tips. I have also been a honored guest on the podcast Is It Bedtime Yet? talking about pediatric sleep with Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine. I am a featured sleep expert on Momipedia.com, Romper.com, Healthline.com & Slumbr.com. In addition, I periodically lead sleep workshops and sleep support groups at A Mother's Haven in Encino, CA as well as at Mama Needs A Drink in West Los Angeles, CA.

Sharon Curtin-Bottomley

Los Angeles, California

Sharon Curtin-Bottomley

41 years of experience

I have been a registered nurse in various specialties for over 35 years, including labor and delivery. I became a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, then completed my HypnoBirthing educator training to broaden my scope of knowledge. I am proud to have recently been accepted and trained as an Evidence Based Birth instructor, which allows me to bring a wealth of important, up to date and well-researched resources to couples. Currently, in addition to my private practice I provide hospital based prenatal classes and assist new families as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My mission is to help you discover your untapped strengths and to prepare you physically, mentally, and emotionally for birth and parenthood.

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

Los Angeles, California

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

15 years of experience

I am a Perinatal Care Specialist — my job is to hold space for people as they navigate reproductive health and perinatal care by providing emotional support, physical comfort, practical assistance, and non-medical care. What that may look like depends on each client's individual needs and situation. I am passionate about education and love to not only learn new things myself, but also pass on my accumulated knowledge to others. I strongly believe that knowledge is power, and support my clients in navigating the healthcare field knowing their options and alternatives so they are better able to advocate for themselves, their bodies, their families, and their choices. I started my journey in the healthcare field in 2010 when I began training as a Massage Therapist in NYC. Since then I have become a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and since moving to LA in 2017, I have turned my focus more specifically to equity for marginalized people in health and wellness. I am now a DONA International Certified Doula, California Certified Massage Therapist, a Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, trained in the use of Essential Oils for Birth and Postpartum, and most recently became a Certified Facilitator of The Resilience Toolkit.

Kendra  Greenberg

Los Angeles, California

Kendra Greenberg

25 years of experience

I’m a wife and mom and I’ve been a photographer for 20+ years. Photographing newborns and families as they grow is truly my happy place. I feel that all my life experience has led me to this work and it’s incredibly satisfying. I am passionate about capturing those moments before they fly by. Because they go by so quickly! As a mother of 3 I totally get it. Family life is busy and we need things to be as low key and efficient as possible. I try to make your time in front of my camera LOW STRESS - and hopefully we can have some fun along the way! I like to let the siblings enjoy themselves and feel included in this special time. I like to get the newbies all milk drunk and sleepy so we can stare at them in awe. Mostly, I like to get everyone - young and old - to connect and laugh and remember the real reasons we get up and do this thing called life. I have photographed hundreds of growing families and it never once gets old. I’ll never lose the awe and the wonder at this beautiful... and sometimes difficult... and definitely transformational journey of self discovery that is parenthood.

Alexandra Shepperd

Los Angeles, California

Alexandra Shepperd

5 years of experience

I am a Los Angeles-based full-spectrum doula, here to educate and advocate in all things related to pregnancy, birth, and reproductive health. My role is to assist you and your family in having the birth experience you envision and desire. To help empower you during this transformative period, I will provide you with emotional, physical, and informational support and be an advocate for your needs. I am committed to providing care throughout, during, and after your birth experience, across all birthing outcomes.

Daisy Epperson

Los Angeles, California

Daisy Epperson

6 years of experience

I believe that it is a huge step to trust in yourself and body in order to bring your baby earth side. You step into another mind-space and you have to allow yourself to walk through the toughest moment of your life. You may forget all of the preparations you been learning, and only do one thing the entire time, but guess what, you did it. You did what felt right for you in every step of the way. You control what you need and only you will know what’s best for you. Hi, I’m Daisy and I am the birthkeeper that supports every decision you want to make, and it sounds cliché but it’s true. My opinion doesn’t matter when it comes to your decision making, only the suggestions and knowledge behind what options you have and the choice you want to make. I’m here for you.

Kristina Benane

Los Angeles, California

Kristina Benane

19 years of experience

Hi, my name is Kristina and I have worked with babies, kids and their families for over 15 years. I have been a camp counselor, babysitter, nanny, mother's helper, assistant teacher at a Waldorf school, and now a postpartum doula. I help families in the postpartum period WITHOUT judgment and WITH kindness. I can help you with newborn care, setting up snacks, cleaning bottles or pump parts, holding the baby while you take a nap or a shower, and be a sounding board or a shoulder to cry on.

Natalie Baumann

Los Angeles, California

Natalie Baumann

5 years of experience

I’m a mom and bonus mom who is passionate about sleep! I know firsthand the impact that sleep deprivation can have on your mental health, so I work to help parents feel empowered and joyful in new parenthood. There’s no one size fits all when it comes to getting your baby to sleep well - so let’s work together to find a solution that works for you!