I am a trauma informed birth doula, childbirth educator and certified lactation educator. I believe birth works best when you leave it alone unless there is a true medical need to intervene, and strive to help folks retain their power during this most transformative journey.

Hi, my name is Tanecia and I am lactation counselor. My mission is to support you and your family as you navigate your feeding journey. I believe in building a plan that meets your families needs. I look forward to supporting y'all.

Erin Rahter is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is board specialized in Women’s Health through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. After receiving her doctorate, Erin completed a Women's Health Residency and developed a passion for the prenatal and postpartum populations. She strives to transform health care for women by providing education, care, and support as they navigate pregnancy and postpartum.

Hello! Thank you for looking at my profile. I have worked as a Nanny for 15 years and will share my resume with you after we talk and know we can work well together. My clients included first time Moms and their infants up to Mom with middle schoolers. Also, I'm a mother to 4 of my own who are adults. I am registered on Trustline with a clean background, and CPR certified. I have completed 2 DONA workshops, Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, but still working on my certification. Like many of us who decided to become Doulas, I can vividly recall feeling unsupported throughout each of my pregnancies and deliveries. I know what it's like to be sleep deprived while caring for a newborn. My goal is to learn from you how can I support you. I'm not going to walk in assuming that I know how you feel or what your needs are. Every person is different! I feel each birthing and postpartum person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported. I am a new Doula without experience therefore my fees are less than a Doula with experience and one that is certified. However, I do not come without knowledge and the ability to support you. The name of my business is All About You Doula because a Doula should be there for you in the capacity you need. Thank you for reading!

Hello Families! I am a full spectrum perinatal care worker specializing in lactation and postpartum doula support. I am certified as a lactation counselor from UCSD and a DONA trained Doula. I believe in providing evidence based care while integrating holistic methods that have been passed down between women for generations. I began working with women and children in 2011 as the Executive Director of The Live Well Project. From there I took my passion abroad and lived in Nepal for 6 months working with local families and learning first hand how they supported birthing mothers. In 2020 I decided to formalize my training in Lactation and then Doula work. I am a San Diego native and have two children of my own (plus a fur baby!) I would love the opportunity to connect and see how I can support you in your parenthood journey!

Hello! My name is Jessica—also known as Jess or Jessie—a birth doula proudly supporting families across Temecula and San Diego. My journey into birth work has been deeply personal, as I became a mother at seventeen and just recently welcomed a new baby to my family last summer. Born and raised in southern Illinois and married to my wife who grew up in Israel, I blend Midwestern warmth with global perspective in every birth I attend. Having experienced motherhood as a teenager and supporting my wife through her cesarean journey, I understand firsthand the many ways birth can unfold. My mission is to empower and uplift women of all ages—whether they choose home birth, a birth center, or a hospital setting—and to honor every birth story with compassion, respect, and celebration. I’d be honored to support you on yours.

Hi, I'm Aly! I am a Labor & Postpartum Doula, Yoga Instructor, and hold my Masters degree in Social Justice. I am a nurturer and advocate! ​Clients have described me as empathetic, calm, appropriately humorous, knowledgeable, and unafraid to speak up to ensure that both the birthing person and baby are safe and comfortable. I strive to make every environment as empowering, warm, and equitable as possible. I am passionate about being a mama & partner, running, cooking, hiking my way through National Parks, finding the best lavender latte in town, and most of all, building meaningful relationships with others. I will nurture you, empower you, keep you well-fed and rested, and support your choices and questions as you prepare to welcome this new life. When your baby is born, you are also born as a parent. I’m here to hold you through that amazing (and sometimes overwhelming) shift in identity. Let’s connect!

I’m Darian So, founder of Sun & Spell Holistic Wellness. I am a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, herbalist, sound healer, and birth doula. My focus revolves around nurturing, advocating for, and empowering the individuals and families I collaborate with. Taking care of others is my true calling My other hobbies include being a passionate traveler, ESL teacher, kombucha connoisseur, and proud cat mom.

Hi, I’m Barbara! I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), professional nanny with over 5 years of childcare experience, and also a mom to a toddler girl. I have cared for children of all ages—including infants, toddlers, and children with special needs—and I’m passionate about supporting families during the newborn stage. Credentials & Training Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) – Newborn Care Solutions TrustLine Registered (California’s official caregiver background check) Infant & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified RBT Trained (40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training) Bilingual: English & Portuguese 💕 What I Offer Overnight newborn care & sleep support Daytime nanny care for infants & toddlers Light household help related to the baby (laundry, bottles, nursery tidying) I also have strong references and a letter of recommendation available upon request. My goal is to bring a calm, reliable, and nurturing presence so families can feel supported and confident during this special season.

Hello, my name is LaShaan Crane. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, childbirth educator, yoga teacher and wellness practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in women’s health, pregnancy, and postpartum care. My practice is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to closing the gaps that too often impact BIPOC and LGBTQ+ parents. I believe every family deserves care that feels safe, affirming, and culturally grounded. My approach blends clinical expertise with trauma-informed support, nervous system tools, and clear, accessible education to help you navigate all the unknowns in the threshold of birth and beyond. I aim to create a space where identity, lived experience, and your voice are fully seen. It is a privilege to walk alongside families on this transformative journey.

Hey there! My name is Ariel Gallop and I’m a doctor of physical therapy with specialized training in pelvic therapy. I grew up in Austin, Texas but moved to California for the beach bonfires (and grad school). I got into the PT profession after getting into a pretty bad boating accident. I was in PT for over a year relearning to walk and got to see many different types of PT. I was fascinated by the various facets of PT. I love getting to meet people where they are and walk alongside them on their journey to living their best life. I am passionate about pelvic therapy because it provides a holistic approach to treat all people with inclusive care that finds the driver of their pain or dysfunction. I started Restore Pelvic Therapy because I wanted to be able to provide patient centric care, that is evidence based, and alter my plan of care based on what the patients need instead of what was strictly outlined by insurance companies. My passion in life is getting to work with people to improve their function in order to fully participate in life’s best moments. I want you to always feel empowered and heard. I am passionate about pelvic therapy because I believe everyone should live a symptom free life with dignity and without having to settle for "living with it". At Restore Pelvic Therapy we treat everything from male or female pelvic pain, urinary stress or fecal incontinence, urgency and frequency, constipation or IBS, prolapse or hernias, people that are pregnant or postpartum, DRA (diastasis recti), painful bladder syndrome, pelvic congestion syndrome, post abdominal or pelvic surgeries (i.e. excision surgery, hysterectomy, prostatectomy, C-section, etc) and more! When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking, reading the next book club hit, walking along the beach listening to true crime podcasts, or biking around looking for the best burrito.

Hi families! I’m Shay and have been a caregiver for 13 years(night and day experience), I have a true passion for helping families transition into a less stressful life. I take pride in helping newborns and infants become well rounded with good sleep habits and making sure they are getting the attention and affection they need during their most important stages. I have both CPR/First-aid certifications, recs and a lot of love to give to your newest addition!

Dr. Chloe Lightner is a family practice chiropractor in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego. She is a proud mama, with a special passion for caring for pregnant women, postpartum, and their babies. Webster certified and raised in a holistic chiropractic household, she’s devoted to helping families thrive by supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, grow, and stay well-aligned through every stage of life.

Hi mamas! My name is Nicole with The Empowered Mother Doula Services, and I am a birth doula, living in Palm Springs and supporting Coachella Valley, Inland Empire, and Orange County. I feel confident and called to support mothers as they & their sweet babies are born into their new lives. Whether you birth in a hospital, a birth center, or your home, I will be there for you during this exciting time of growth and transformation. You'll feel empowered, educated, and prepared for birth. I am your emotional and physical support person from pregnancy, birth & beyond.

I am a full spectrum doula, I take birth and/or postpartum clients. My goal to provide a space where clients and their supportive partners feel safe to surrender and know they will be supported and advocated for.

Heather is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Educator in Infant Massage (CEIM) with over a decade of experience supporting families. Since 2012, she has helped thousands of parents and babies navigate breastfeeding and feeding challenges, offering both in-person and virtual care across San Diego and beyond. Her practice is family-focused, tailoring care plans to each family’s unique goals rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. With advanced training in tethered oral tissues, Heather collaborates closely with holistic professionals to support optimal breastfeeding and bottle-feeding outcomes. She has helped families of twins, surrogates, cleft lips, tongue/lip ties, low supply, oversupply, combo feeding, GI distress, bottle feeding, allergies, latching/positioning, weaning, etc. Compassionate and detail-oriented, Heather is deeply committed to creating individualized plans that honor each baby and parent. Born and raised in San Diego, she feels grateful to live and work in a community she loves, and she pours her heart into helping families thrive.

Hello, my name is Kendra. I am postpartum doula training through Dona International. I have background in family health advocacy and early childhood education. I have over 12 years of experience working with children from toddler through pre-K and supporting prenatal and postpartum families through education, referrals, and care coordination. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I believe it is important to empower women by encouraging confidence, providing education, and offering compassionate support as they navigate postpartum and early parenthood.

Hi families and expecting families ! I provide doula services to families in the San Diego area. In my practice I emphasize the importance of education and community. I find pride in making every family's experience unique to them and memorable. Please reach out to me to inquire about how I can help empower your birth or postpartum period !

They say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. I found my passion as a postpartum doula and have not worked a day since. In the current culture parents have so much pressure to be perfect and do it on their own. I have made it my mission to educate parents on the benefits of having support during the fourth trimester, and that it truly does take a village.

I am a birth & postpartum doula, a holistic herbalist and mama, & I help women find their power in birth and learn to advocate for their ideal birth experience!