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.

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.

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.

LaSherry Mckinney

Long Beach, California

LaSherry Mckinney

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My path to becoming a doula was forged during a deeply personal experience, as I navigated the challenges of healing my own womb from an ovarian cyst. Faced with the possibility of losing an ovary and the potential inability to have more children, I turned to holistic remedies and the power of herbs. Through this transformative journey, I not only healed myself but also discovered a profound calling to share the knowledge I gained with other women of color who often face similar struggles with womb health. Driven by this newfound purpose, I embarked on a mission to become a holistic fertility doula. As I delved into the realm of fertility, I uncovered not only the prevalence of womb health issues among women of color but also the systemic disparities and injustices they face in their pregnancy and delivery experiences. This revelation ignited a fire within me to advocate for fair treatment and support for all mothers-to-be.

Robin Giesen

Long Beach, California

Robin Giesen

23 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi I'm Robin, a mom therapist located in Long Beach, Ca. I help overwhelmed moms adjust to the transition to motherhood. Whether you are concerned about the way you are feeling, are having scary thoughts, are having trouble attaching to your baby, are struggling processing a traumatic birth, or are feeling ambivalent about your new role and the changes it has brought to your relationship with others and yourself, I am here to help! I provide evidence base individual, couples, group and EMDR therapy to moms and their families. I look forward to connecting with you!

Ariana Slifer

Downey, California

Ariana Slifer

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Ariana, and I’m a trained NCS and certified Postpartum Doula with a passion for supporting families during those precious overnight hours. I have the joy of working with many sets of twins, and I truly cherish the connections I make with each family I meet. With experience in sleep training, I’m dedicated to helping you create a peaceful and nurturing environment for your little ones. I absolutely love what I do, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! Warm regards, Ariana

Katherine Lucero

Long Beach, California

Katherine Lucero

13 years of experience

I am a registered nurse with over 12 years of hands-on experience caring for pediatric patients in a range of clinical settings—including the NICU and nursery at Miller Children’s Hospital— I bring both a strong clinical background and a deep passion for nurturing newborns during their earliest stages of life. Beyond my qualifications, I genuinely love supporting families as they navigate the early stages of parenthood. I understand the importance of rest for new parents and take pride in creating a calm, reassuring environment overnight. I aim not only to care for infants with the highest level of professionalism and compassion but also to give parents the peace of mind they deserve.

Alissa Baltodano

Westminster, California

Alissa Baltodano

24 years of experience

Alissa is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Newborn Care Specialist. She has a passion for supporting moms through some of the biggest moments in their lives and it is her hope to support and empower you and your family through this continued journey. Like most new moms before her, Alissa learned about her needs and those of her babies the challenging way. Reading books and taking advice from others was all she had as she journeyed through each unique pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience of her own two littles.

Samantha Morones Flannery

Fullerton, California

Samantha Morones Flannery

6 years of experience

Dr. Samantha Morones is a Logan University graduate. She began her chiropractic journey attending Southern California University of Health Science, but with the desire to emphasize in pediatrics and prenatal, she transferred schools to gain more hands on experience with a pediatric rotation and learned a variety of chiropractic techniques. Prior to attending chiropractic school, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Fullerton where she majored in Kinesiology. Dr. Sam has also attended the Webster Technique seminar through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and has experience treating patients during pregnancy. At Logan University she was specifically trained in Logan Basic, Activator Basic Scan, and SOT/CMRT. Dr. Sam understands quality care, being patient focused, and performing evidence based chiropractic. Dr. Sam’s favorite patient cases include; infant constipation/colic utilizing Logan Basic- aka the “poop button” and prenatal care with focus on abdominal tension, low back pain, and pelvic stability.

Jessie Rockwell

Long Beach, California

Jessie Rockwell

14 years of experience

Hello! I’m so happy you’ve found me. I love being a midwife, it’s a deep part of who I am. Since I was very young, I’ve had a unique love and wonder for babies and families. Serving families as a midwife is my dream job, my calling, and there is nothing I’d rather spend my days (and nights) doing. I’ve devoted the last near decade of my life to birth work. I’ve been privileged to walk with hundreds of families on parts of their special journeys. It’s through these years of experience that I’ve grown my passions by seeing how much work there is to do to improve the lives of families. My job as a midwife is to nurture the natural process of pregnancy and birth, and to continually evaluate when birth is normal and remaining low-risk, and when a higher-risk situation is developing. Birth is an amazing and powerful process, demanding a healthy respect and awe. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Bianca Turner

Long Beach, California

Bianca Turner

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Bianca and I am a full spectrum (birth, postpartum and loss doula) serving the Los Ángeles county area. I focus on traditional and spiritual practices because I believe that birth is a sacred initiation to go deeper, and that all the wisdom that we are looking for on how to navigate is already available within. I provide nutrition, lactation, herbal, and labor prep support to all clients. My goal is to make you feel as empowered about YOUR ideal birth. Outside of birthwork, I absolutely love crafts, hiking, traveling, writing, making medicine, and being with my family and friends. Looking forward to working with you!

Katie Hallum

Anaheim, California

Katie Hallum

9 years of experience

Katie Hallum of Tharreō Birth works as a childbirth educator and birth support doula in Southern California. She offers virtual sessions across the United States. Meet with Katie for prenatal childbirth and parenting classes, have her by your side as your labor and delivery doula, and welcome her into your home for postpartum support and encouragement.

Elizebeth Garza

Anaheim, California

Elizebeth Garza

6 years of experience

Hello, my name is Elizebeth. I am based in Riverside and Orange County and I am a certified Birth Doula and Childbirth educator. I am well versed in different birth methods and I am open to any birthing location you are interested it. My passion is education and no matter what your birth experience looks like to you I want to make sure you have all the information you could possibly need.

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.

Stephanie Jackson

Long Beach, California

Stephanie Jackson

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey, my name is Stephanie Jackson and I am a full-spectrum doula I have a background in public health and five years of experience supporting births. My journey into this work was profoundly influenced by a tragic experience of a close friend during childbirth, which inspired me to formally pursue this path. I use an evidence-based approach while also being dedicated to making sure all my clients feel safe, heard, and supported throughout their pregnancy. I'll be by your side, helping you feel confident, prepared, and supported every step of the way.

Zoë Wade

Long Beach, California

Zoë Wade

5 years of experience

My name is Zoë, I am a birth and postpartum doula specializing in BIPOC and PCOS communities, servicing LA/Orange County. With @foreveryoursdoula services, my mission is to provide knowledge, resources, comfort, and a safe space for women to enjoy this life changing journey, in bliss, ease, and love, and to challenge any and all racial disparities in the healthcare system disrupting that. My goal is to also make sure that every mother has the support needed leading up to and during the postpartum period, to allow them to peacefully transition into motherhood and let their self care and bond with their baby be the main focus. Can’t wait to connect 🥰💞

Angela Leon

Long Beach, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Angela Leon

7 years of experience

Hi I'm Midwife Angela! I'm a first generation Mexican-American bilingual Midwife serving Long Beach/LA County and some Orange County areas! Please feel free to reach out with any questions! I've been licensed since July 2019 and in birth work since February 2010.

Recent review

First and foremost, thank you Angela! Literally could not have done it without her. Blessed to be fortunate enough to acquire her services. From the beginning of our journey, she made everything feel so natural and comfortable which was key for my birth plan and in general. Being it was my first birth, and a home birth at that, I was nervous and scared.. I didn’t think prenatal visits were meant to be enjoyable until we found her. I always looked forward to our appointments. She never made me feel like I was just another client. She is so thorough and made things easy to understand. Always answered all my questions with ease. Very professional and warm. The perfect balance. She became my support and my friend. Also, as a fellow Latina, she has all my support and I’m proud to call her my midwife/friend. Can’t wait to have my second baby just to have her back!

- Daniella E.

Pam Serna

Long Beach, California

5.0 (1 review)

Pam Serna

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a DONA certified and Medi-Cal approved birth doula and mother of two. I believe birth is a natural physiological process, and a sacred passage: for mother, parents, baby, and family. I understand pregnancy and childbirth to be a deeply transformative time. As a Christian, I celebrate every baby born into the world as a unique and precious gift from God. My passion to become a birth doula grew from witnessing my nephew's birth and then having two boys of my own. Like many women, I was fearful of childbirth due to my limited understanding. Birth was rarely talked about by the women in my life and if it was, pain was typically the main subject. Watching my nephew’s birth showed me that birth can be beautiful. I believe that as women, our bodies were designed by God to birth well. While complications do happen, they are not the rule. Birth is a natural physiological process. It is hard work and can be uncomfortable or painful, but that is not all. Birth is a transformative, life changing experience no matter how it happens: unmedicated or medicated, vaginal or cesarean, home birth, birth center, or hospital.

Recent review

This pregnancy journey was much different than my first. I cannot thank Pam enough! Pam was such a blessing!! She was very patient. Understanding. Caring. Calm. Informative and so helpful. She was very knowledgeable. We learned so much. My family and I are so grateful to have her. She was by my side the entire time. We appreciate and adore her! She will always be apart of our family

- Deserae C.

Lia Berquist

Long Beach, California

5.0 (1 review)

Lia Berquist

27 years of experience

As a Doula and birth worker, I'm committed to supporting you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I've given birth to two beautiful babies (who are now grown/and almost grown) and I could not have done it without my doula. I have a Bachelors of Science in Human Environmental Sciences – which equates to commercial interior design - but childbirth is my passion. I have been teaching childbirth classes in The Bradley Method ® in Long Beach, California since 2011. In 2012, I became a certified Doula and have since had the honor of witnessing over 350 births. It is my goal to empower women and their partners, through positive education, to give birth in the most natural way possible. The benefits of a natural birth are countless and the value to the birthing parent, baby, and the family unit, are immeasurable. Bradley Method ® classes provide a safe place for parents to explore their options, and weigh the benefits and risks of interventions with which they may be presented, prior to arriving at the labor and delivery room. A doula added to that formula elevates the experience, improving outcomes and birth satisfaction. Education and Experience: • Certified Doula since 2012 (The VBACLink cert in 2019) • Affiliated Bradley Method® Instructor since 2011 • Evidence Based Birth® Instructor since 2018 • B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences, 1996 I'd love to help you advocate for whatever kind of birth YOU want.

Recent review

Having Lia as a part of my birth team was beyond invaluable and I wish everyone could have Lia in their corner! I was fortunate to have her by my side through two pregnancies and natural unmedicated births as my doula. During my first pregnancy, my husband and I decided to take her Bradley Class in order to prepare for birth (highly recommend!). I didn’t originally have an intention of pursuing a natural unmedicated birth, but a few class sessions in and I was determined to make that happen. I knew I needed Lia as my doula in order to have that extra support and reassurance. Her knowledge and way of communicating all the information around pregnancy, birth, and most importantly advocacy, is that of an expert. Lia made me feel completely supported and empowered to stand firm in my birth goals and do anything and everything needed to put myself in the best possible position to achieve them including when I decided to switch providers late in both pregnancies as they were trying to force unnecessary inductions. She responded to every phone call, text message, and email throughout my pregnancies and even postpartum extremely quickly and helped me calmly navigate the medical system that can be difficult when wanting to go into spontaneous labor. During labor, Lia acted asupported both me and my husband as well as did ALL the things like providing counter pressure, ensuring I stayed hydrated, a barrier to my laborland bubble with hospital staff, etc. I can undoubtedly say that my outcomes would have been much different without her guidance, expertise, and encouragement. If you are thinking about hiring Lia as your doula or taking her class, do both!!

- Kimberly B.

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 .