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.

Morgan Owens

Redondo Beach, California

Morgan Owens

10 years of experience

Morgan is passionate about utilizing evidence-based practice to grow an individuals communication skills as well as their confidence. Morgan provides individualized treatment plans and works in a collaborated environment with the family and other professionals to provide the best possible treatment outcome.

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.

Jalyn Taylor

Los Angeles, California

Jalyn Taylor

3 years of experience

My name is Jalyn and I am a holistically trained full-spectrum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, and Certified Lactation Education Specialist! My contribution to birth-work is an extension of my spiritual practice that creates a sacred and safe space for truth, radically honest storytelling, generational karmic clearing, sovereign decision making, incorporating forgotten herbal and ancestral practices, reinforcing the importance of community support, and my capacity to support parents in a way that encompasses their holistic wellbeing-- and that of course includes plenty of recalibration and restoration during such a major lifestyle transformation. My hands-on support is an intersection of evidence-based practices with individualized approaches to care. I inform families of ALL of their options before, during, and after pregnancy — advocating for and supporting them in WHATEVER decisions they feel suit them best! I currently support families choosing home birth, birth center or hospital. I am proudly born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and my journey has been inspired by the stories of beautiful Black families in my community, both tragic and revolutionary! Alongside having a background in spiritual and shamanic facilitation , I also have 1+ years of experience with child care/live-in full time nannying, light tutoring, family centered wellness. In my personal time I love to create art through various mediums of expression (painting, crochet, herbal medicine making), create short films documenting my journey of evolution, and uplift the vibration of the collective around me by sharing wisdom based upon my personal experiences as a 26 year old! I intend to give women and families a safe space to express and embody their truths-- no matter how raw or unconventional.

Antoinette Hudson

Los Angeles, California

Antoinette Hudson

12 years of experience

Hello, my name is Antoinette Hudson. I am a Certified Christian Doula, who is excited to be able to help families have a calm, relaxing and Faith-Based Labor experience. Providing informational, physical, and emotional support; each visit is tailored to your family.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Nina Phelan

Los Angeles, California

Nina Phelan

18 years of experience

Hi! I'm Nina and I am the founder of The Soulful Birth ~ a place to honor a birthing person's Journey into parenthood. I am an experienced birth doula, lactation educator, HypnoBirthing Educator, Prenatal Yoga teacher and reiki/energry healer. My life's passion is dedicated to supporting birthing people through their incredible rite of passage. I believe in birth and am honored to walk beside all the families that I have supported over the years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alicia Davalos

Los Angeles, California

Alicia Davalos

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Traditional Birthkeeper, Full-Spectrum Doula, and Herbalist rooted in Indigenous wisdom and Earth-based care. With over 4 years of experience supporting families through fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss—and more than 7 years working with herbal medicine and women’s health—I offer deeply holistic and nurturing care. My work bridges traditional and modern practices, providing support through: -prenatal preparation -birth and labor guidance - postpartum recovery -overnight newborn care I specialize in fertility and womb health through plant-based protocols, abdominal massage, and Mayan neurosacral therapy—helping women restore balance, confidence, and connection through every stage of their journey.

Danielle Kohanzadeh

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Danielle Kohanzadeh

4 years of experience

I’m a Los Angeles-based birth doula — also a wife, mother and dog-parent. My mission as a doula is to support & empower each client as they prepare for birth, guided by intuition, self-awareness, comfort + evidence-based knowledge. I trained at Bini Birth in 2022, and have spent the years since deepening my learning and preparing to support all types of births — including through my own birth prep (baby Elie joined us in 2024!). My path to this work likely began when I was 8 years old, attending the births of my nieces — though I didn’t know it then. Knowing now about the impact of doula-care, I’m so grateful for the opportunity to nurture my clients in their big threshold moments. When I’m not obsessing over the miracles of pregnancy and birth, I’m working on projects related to community, ritual, rites of passage and belonging — drawing on ancient wisdom as an antidote to modern loneliness (@OneTable). I’m passionate about helping my clients define and realize their intentions around birth, weaving that intention into the preparation process so they can approach their birth experience with clarity, confidence, and a real sense of empowerment.

Recent review

Dani is a pillar of love and support. She exemplifies a calm, nurturing presence no matter the circumstances, which always helps me feel at peace. She is an excited and attentive listener, always more than willing to lend an ear, talk things out, or offer thoughtful advice. Dani is an outstanding doula because of her genuine care, attention, and intelligence.

- Charlotte M.

Allie Rose Osborne

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Allie Rose Osborne

6 years of experience

I’m Allie Rose, a passionate and dedicated doula inspired by my own journey into motherhood. One of my biggest joys in life is my first born, my daughter, Quincy Rose. Her birth was a transformative experience—long, unexpected, and profoundly impactful. It was through this experience that I found my calling to support others during their own unique birth journeys. Shortly after Quincy was born, I immersed myself in the world of birth work by completing my first doula training. From that moment on, I’ve been honored to attend births and walk alongside families during one of the most intimate and powerful times in their lives. With the mindset that one can never learn enough, I’ve continually expanded my knowledge, most recently studying at Bini Birth, the leading child birth educators in Los Angeles which is DONA International approved. I also regularly attend doula gatherings and conferences to stay up-to-date and connected with my vibrant birth community. Beyond supporting births, I find deep joy in cooking and the nourishing connections it fosters. This passion drives my postpartum services, where I help new families nurture both their bodies and spirits as they navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a newborn. I truly believe in the power of community, and I'd be honored to be a part of your village. Let’s connect and talk about how I can best support you as you begin this incredible journey.

Recent review

"Choosing Allie Rose as our birth doula and postpartum doula was hands down the best decision we made for the arrival of our first bundle of joy! From the moment we connected, Allie's warm and nurturing presence put us completely at ease. As our birth doula, she was an unwavering source of strength and calm, providing invaluable emotional and physical support that helped us navigate labor with confidence. Then, during the postpartum period, her gentle guidance, practical help, and knowledgeable insights were truly exemplary. She helped us find our footing as new parents, ensuring we felt seen, supported, and cared for during such a tender time. We are incredibly grateful for Allie Rose's expertise and compassionate care. She truly made our journey into parenthood a more joyful and peaceful experience. We can't recommend her enough!"

- Angela D.

Brana Ninkov

Los Angeles, California

Brana Ninkov

13 years of experience

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.