JULIE OTTE

Redondo Beach, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

JULIE OTTE

12 years of experience

I'm a mom, wife and masters educated health educator. I am trained as a labor and deliver doula as well postpartum caretaker. I taught childbirth education for 7+ years. I now own and operate and emotional health therapy practice and also do wholistic counseling. I adore mamas, babies and the birth and parenting journey. Providing excellent wholistic support both physically and emotionally is my sweet spot.

Recent review

I have known and worked with Julie for over 20 years. Her knowledge, professionalism, experience, and level of compassion make her ideal choice for any support needs an expectant or new family may need. I spent many years working as a childbirth educator, doula, and L&D nurse. I have both referred my clients and used her services personally. I am very confident telling anyone they would be fortunate and grateful to have her as part of their support network.

- Karlye M.

Annalisa Hernandez

West Covina, California

Annalisa Hernandez

6 years of experience

As a DONA certified Birth Doula, I am thrilled to be able to help families during one of the most exciting and beautiful moments in their lives-having a baby. I'm passionate about nutrition and natural remedies but as someone who is continuing their studies in the medical field, I am also very science oriented in my practice. I believe people should be able to have the birth they desire with the support they deserve.

Rebecca Newton

Redondo Beach, California

Rebecca Newton

12 years of experience

I help new parents adjust to the stress, overwhelm, relationship strain, and personal identity crisis that often comes after having a child. Through individual or couples therapy I will support you in implementing new skills, communication tools, self exploration, and learning new relationship skills. We will work together to find a sense of self, happiness, and closeness within your relationship.

SHERI PADLO

Long Beach, California

SHERI PADLO

14 years of experience

Hi I am a mother of 2 girls. I have experience with IHSS provider care and have been a baby sitter for friends and family a like for over 13 years. I would love to help support a family a few nights a week with their little one.

Alaina Nunez

La Mirada, California

Alaina Nunez

12 years of experience

Alaina Nunez is a Certified Professional Birth Photographer and Videographer in Southern California as well as a birth doula, perinatal nutrition expert, Certified Lactation Educator Specialist and Certified Photography Trainer. She documents birth stories with her sense of calm and unique observational perspective. Her images are said to be editorial, intimate, and “in the moment”. She focuses on documenting the environment and emotions and notices and captures the little details that would otherwise go un-noticed and be forgotten. She is a second generation homeschooling mama of 7, which gives her the skill set to be flexible within a variety of situations and think quickly on her feet while seeing the beauty in the mess mess and chaos. She started attending births as a birth photographer in 2013 after the birth of her 4th child and supporting families as a doula in 2020 after the birth of her 6th child. Alaina is a Christian and opening shares about her faith and how she brings the Lord into the birth space. She says it would be impossible to not bring God into such vulnerable moments and prays for and over her clients throughout pregnancy and birth. She gives credit to God for her business and the gift of being able to support families while also documenting their birth journeys. She believes documentation is an important aspect of not just preserving stories but legacies and testimonies.

Katie Peters

Torrance, California

Katie Peters

14 years of experience

BeachMama Wellness is a mobile pelvic heath physical therapy company. Dr. Katie Peters specializes in pregnancy and postpartum. Our goal is to make self accessible no matter the stage in your life!

Cathrine Roemhildt

Agoura Hills, California

Cathrine Roemhildt

5 years of experience

Hi, I’m Cathrine. I am postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and birth doula. I live in Agoura Hills CA. I serve LA and Ventura county. I love supporting families during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I am there to guide and make the transition to parenthood as graceful, and magical as possible.

Javanne Brooks

Lakewood, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Javanne Brooks

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi My name is Javanne Brooks and I am a doula and nurse practitioner who believes whole heartedly that giving birth should be one of the greatest experiences in a persons life. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as it wasn’t for me during my birth. It was my and the experience of so many other women that has catapulted me into maternity area of healthcare in which I strive with all of who I am to help pregnant women, husbands, and other supporters of pregnant women (moms, grandmothers, sisters, brothers, etc.) become educated and empowered advocates while in the birthing space. I have over 19 years of nursing experience as a nurse and nurse practitioner and am a clinical expert in my field. I have also helped support several pregnant, laboring and post-partum moms and partners navigate through the their maternity journeys. I am so excited to meet you and begin your journey toward a happy, healthy, educated and empowered maternal journey.

Recent review

I have had the pleasure of working with Javanne twice. She is very hands-on and is extremely knowledgeable. My first experience with Javanne was in 2022 when I had my first child. As a first-time mother, I had so many questions as I was 41 weeks pregnant and felt pressured by my doctor to induce labor. I desired to have a natural birth but was fearful after talking with my OBGYN. I was scared and felt uneducated about the process. Javanne educated me on specific questions to ask, what to expect during my upcoming appointments as well as the risks. She helped me feel at ease while teaching me to advocate for myself. I chose not to be induced and had a fairly easy natural delivery. My second time working with Javanne was in 2024. I had another vaginal birth without an epidural. Everything seemed to have gone well. Two weeks later, I noticed I was having a difficult time breathing, and I could only sleep sitting up. Additionally, I was experiencing headaches and gaining weight. I messaged Javanne, and she explained that this was not normal and urged me to go to the ER. Thank God I did! I was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia and cardiomyopathy. Javanne was readily available for all my questions and educated me on the best possible treatments and what to ask my doctors and cardiologists. She also explained how postpartum preeclampsia can bring on cardiomyopathy. Javanne is attentive and wholeheartedly desires labor and delivery to be an enjoyable experience. I’m forever grateful for Javanne.

- Haley S.

Alyssa Hewitt

Long Beach, California

Alyssa Hewitt

6 years of experience

I’m Alyssa – a wife, mom of two, crafter, world traveler, lover of animals, and your Parent Coach and Certified Lactation Counselor. My passion is providing families with practical, evidence-based education and support in parenting and breast/chest feeding. I believe everyone should have access to the information that can help them along their journey.

Lital Diament

Simi Valley, California

Lital Diament

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Lital received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Northridge, In 2009, she received her Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and in Dual Diagnosis, from Phillips Graduate Institute in Encino. Lital utilized her Bachelor of Arts degree by working as a tutor, a behaviorist and a teacher, focusing on the developmental processes that occur from conception through the end of adolescence. During this time, she gained a comprehensive overview of typical and atypical development by interacting with individuals in their natural environment and watching them unfold into their full potential. At Phillips Graduate Institute, Lital studied Marriage and Family Therapy with a concentration in Dual Diagnosis or Co-Occurring Disorders (alcohol or drug problems coinciding with emotional/psychiatric problems, such as Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Personality Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders). She has worked with children and adolescents, young adults, and families in various fields, including research, education, health care, advocacy, law, and psychotherapy. Lital is also a clinical supervisor. Her hope is to help teach those wanting to enter into a Private Practice that creates a safe, supportive, and shame-free environment. Lastly, Lital became a certified nutritional mental health counselor (Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) Certification) focusing on foods that help create and sustain healthy gut and wellness. Lital is also a certified Brainspotting Phase I, Phase II, expansion, and connecting the rainbow therapist. She is PAIL certified (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate), focusing on helping those who have lost an angel.

Tina Louise

Los Angeles, California

Tina Louise

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Tina Louise and I love supporting families around their birth experience. I'm passionate about birth and working to improve birth outcomes in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. I attended my first birth at the age of 16 years in a homebirth community and knew this was a calling for me. I attended home births, birth centers and hospital births, and finally decided to become certified as a Doula in 2014. I have volunteered with Joy in Birthing Foundation, worked as a private doula under Doula Sisters LA and began with SBCC a as a Community-based Doula in 2018. I am experienced in all forms of doula support, Lactation, Childbirth Education, Spinning Babies, Placenta Encapsulation, Infant Massage and a Reiki II practitioner. I am currently only taking at risk clients for doula support through SBCC and providing birth placenta encapsulation, Spinning Babies classes and Reiki II sessions to Southwest Los Angeles, Long Beach and surrounding cities.

Alex Steric

Westlake Village, California

Alex Steric

14 years of experience

Hi! I specialize in working with new moms in the transition to parenthood. I work with moms during pregnancy and postpartum to help them overcome worry, anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and other trauma. I can support you in managing the transition to motherhood, changes in your relationships, and changes in your identity. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Cheryl Alonzo

Simi Valley, California

5.0 (10 reviews)

Cheryl Alonzo

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello everyone, I'm a Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Childbirth Educator. I absolutely love all things birth and baby, but my passion is in helping families adjust to the new changes that a baby brings. I truly believe that everyone should have the support that they need going into pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It's a rollercoaster of a time, with a million questions that come with it. My goal is to have the families I work with, feel informed and empowered during such a pivotal moment in their lives. I got interested in doula work before becoming a mom myself. Now as a mom, that interest has only been strengthened. I talk to so many parents who would've done things differently or wish they had known something back then that could've made their lives that much easier. with a newborn. My goal is to get the answers to my families that they need, whether that be from my own knowledge and expertise or connecting them to the right resources who can help them.

Recent review

Cheryl was a fantastic doula! She is compassionate, understanding and knowledgeable. When the time came for us to go to the hospital and deliver our baby, Cheryl arrived engaged and fully prepared. Cheryl's personality is very warm and kind, it makes her a wonderful ally as you go through the process of giving birth. I fully recommended her.

- Bryan C

Jill Magoffin

Simi Valley, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jill Magoffin

8 years of experience

Hi, I'm Jill! I approach my role as a Birth and Postpartum Doula with flexibility, kindness, humor, and compassion. No matter what your family looks like, or what you want for a birth plan, I will support you to ensure your needs are are met by providing you with information and options, without judgement. I will be there for you to lower stress, anxiety, and pressure, and be your constant cheerleader through every step of your birthing and postpartum journey.

Recent review

My husband and I hired Jill after going back and forth on whether we even wanted/needed a doula and are so happy we did! From the moment we got pregnant, we knew that we were hospital birth people. Though friends and family had suggested a doula, those friends and family were the home birth / bathtub birth, free spirited, yogi types and nothing at all like us in terms of lifestyle or beliefs. We thought do we really need to spend the extra money? Would a doula would be too hippy-dippy for us? We interviewed four or five different doulas in the area and decided we’d give it a go and that Jill best fit our vibe. She was all about empowering us and not the least bit judgmental of our desire to have an OB, birth in a hospital, and leave the epidural on the table as a possibility. All in all, with Jill’s help we ended up having the unmedicated vaginal birth I desperately wanted but was too afraid to outright commit to from the outset. And if there’s anything I can say to those on the fence about a doula because of the cost, it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE on delivery day. For us, that doula was Jill. She provided the physical and mental support my partner and I would have otherwise never even known we were missing (massage, position changes, words of encouragement, you name it!), and was 100% the reason we were able to have the unforgettable experience we did! We wish everyone could have a Jill with them on delivery day!!

- Nicole G.

Mitzy Draus

Simi Valley, California

Mitzy Draus

19 years of experience

As a Newborn Care Specialist and doula for over 17 years now, I ensure your baby's well-being, assist with feeding, handle diapering and hygiene tasks, provide developmental support, and educate you on newborn care, safety, and development. And as an Infant Sleep Specialist, I work with you to establish healthy sleep patterns and routines for your baby, offering personalized guidance and strategies. So whether you may need some help at night so you can get some sleep, or you need the total guidance and support, I am happy to help. My heartfelt mission is to boost your confidence as parents, assist in establishing restful sleep routines, and to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood. I am a mother of two that is passionate about family and happy to help make a difference in providing what it is you need. Carrot insurance approved Doula.

Natalie Bellamy

Long Beach, California

Natalie Bellamy

6 years of experience

Hi everyone, Natalie here! I am a pre and postnatal birth doula tending to the LA and OC areas. I am currently a stay at home mom who loves all things birth related. I have had the honor of birthing both my babies at home in the birthing pool. No words could describe the magical experiences I encountered. These natural births kick started my passion for birth work. I am eager to work with families that trust the design of the female body. Our beautiful design, which encourages birth, simply amazes me. We truly are a work of art! Not only are we beautiful, but we are powerful. I believe we need to be surrounded by people who remind us of our worth and our strength. I would love to help encourage you and remind you that you can do this! I believe in you wholeheartedly. Allow me to assist you in achieving the birth of your dreams.

Jennifer Reynolds

Long Beach, California

Jennifer Reynolds

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

i am an experienced Nurse and IBCLC for over 20 years. I strive to provide supportive holistic support. I believe in an evidenced based approach and tailor my services to individual specific care. I would love to support you on your journey. Please reach out anytime. Thank you.

Christine Yarin

Westlake Village, California

Christine Yarin

13 years of experience

Christine Yarin is an experienced speech language pathologist, specializing in evaluating and treating children of all ages and abilities. Christine’s work experience has included working in private practice, preschool, elementary, middle schools, and early intervention settings. She treats children with a variety of speech and language needs, including expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental disorders and delays, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Christine believes that therapy should be a fun, engaging, and positive experience. She works to uncover each child's individual interests and learning style in order to target skills in a motivating way. Every child deserves to communicate confidently and Christine is passionate about helping children of all ages achieve their communication goals.

Janet Hirsch Ettenger

Malibu, California

Janet Hirsch Ettenger

37 years of experience

I have been working in women's health for over 25 years, first as a nurse, and now as a certified birth doula and childbirth educator. I am passionate about teaching and love talking about the amazingness of birth. Toward that end, I am always continuing my own education as it relates to creating comfort in pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum mental health. I will encourage you to develop your understanding of this process, as well as your tools for relaxation of your mind and body. I realize that birth is a great unknown, which can be a challenging place for us to inhabit. Cultivating a sense of openness and curiosity for how your birth will unfold is one of your most powerful tools. I truly believe that a satisfying birth experience is one in which you have the support and information you need to make the decisions that are right for you. Birth is an extraordinary expression of who we are, and who our babies are, and I have always felt privileged to walk alongside a family as they meet the challenges and joys that mark this profound transition.

Angela Kerendian

Long Beach, California

Angela Kerendian

34 years of experience

I’m a holistic occupational therapy pediatric practitioner and author of My Safe and Cozy Space . My degree background is OT and counseling . I have an extensive practice of working with children . I specialize in combining mental health and behavioral concerns with the lens of sensory and function . I also work with parents who are struggling to find strategies that work well for their family .