Ayanna Hatton

San Diego, California

Ayanna Hatton

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm a Doula of 5+years having received DONA training and UCSD training for birth doula and lactation. I'm currently practicing as a Full Spectrum Doula and would like to focus on Birth Doula and Postpartum night Doula services. I have an emphasis on the gap in care for marginalized women getting the care and support they deserve. I am a very open minded, caring individual who has worked with a variety of individuals from very diverse backgrounds and needs. I specialize in aiding high risk cases and I I lead with love and support from a non judgmental lens. Prenatal care is available to those individuals who have previous negative experiences and/or mental blockages. I am studying now for maternal and child health advancement, as well as mental health services. Let's connect and see how I can help you!

Ella Thompson

San Diego, California

Ella Thompson

3 years of experience

Hello, my name is Ella Thompson. I am a DONA-certifying birth and postpartum doula, located in San Diego. I believe in empowering, educating, and nurturing individuals and families from pregnancy to postpartum. With a background in childcare and current continuing education in the realm of lactation, I am focused on providing individualized full-spectrum care. Birth and postpartum is powerful as much as it is raw, natural, and beautiful. It is my job to provide emotional, physical, and informational care to those I work with. How YOU choose to birth and navigate YOUR postpartum is MY priority and passion.

Ilana Omae

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Ilana Omae

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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 !

Recent review

When I had questions, Ilana was always able to answer them. She was a good support and full of good ideas to help us along the way. She is respectful and caring.

- Lisa P.

Nina  Hansen

San Diego, California

Nina Hansen

6 years of experience

San Diego born and raised-now growing my own little family here. I love the ocean, iced lattes, and you’ll always catch me wearing a hat. My passion for babies, postpartum, and motherhood are rooted in my on experiences. I find so much joy and honor is supporting families during the changes of their season.

Meghan Johnstone

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Meghan Johnstone

13 years of experience

Hi everyone! I'm Meghan. Since 2014 I have had the honor of serving many San Diego families as a birth and postpartum doula. I have extensive experience in home birth, birth center, and hospital settings. I have also built an incredible network of amazing San Diego resources and care providers to ensure that you have a holistically supported pregnancy and postpartum season. My practice is family centered and evidence based. My goal is to make sure that you have the information and resources to make informed decisions. I believe that birth is a transformative rite of passage and that the experience can be calm, peaceful, and empowered. I look forward to talking with you about your birth :)

Recent review

My births would not have been so amazing if Meghan was not my doula. She seemed to know what I needed before I asked, and seemed to say exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. Knowing she was there helped me get through each surge until I welcomed my babies into my arms.

- Maureen G.

Madison Blades

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Madison Blades

19 years of experience

Hi I’m Madison, a Student Midwife and Full Spectrum Doula providing personable, non-judgmental and inclusive care for all folx in San Diego, California. Throughout our time together, I am intent on helping you find your voice, and am ready to provide you with unparalleled support and resources so that you're able to make informed decisions throughout your entire reproductive journey.

Recent review

We were lucky enough to work with Madison after the birth of our twin girls as a night doula. Honestly, without her visits once or twice a week, I don't know how we would have made it through the 4th trimester. Madison is prompt, extremely helpful, and has a wealth of knowledge. But most importantly her calming presence put as at ease knowing we had a good nights rest ahead of us and the girls would be in good hands. I can't recommend Madison enough and will definitely be reaching out should we have more children in the future.

- Chuck M.

Juniper Christine

San Diego, California

Juniper Christine

6 years of experience

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!

Abryana Young

San Diego, California

Abryana Young

5 years of experience

Hyping mamas up to receive the care they deserve is my jam! My professional training as a Certified Lactation Counselor, Birth, and Postpartum Doula has allowed me to focus on my caregiving skills and love for helping families make smooth transitions through such a new time in their life. As a woman of color, I know how important it is to feel seen and heard instead of being considered just another number. When we work together, I can assure you that you will receive the care and attention that your family deserves. This is the time to be nurtured and tended to instead of stressing about reading the right books or if you’re feeding your baby too much/too little. I’m your guide to assist with anything from creating a birth plan to meal prepping for your family during early postpartum. When you’re ready to enjoy this process and receive luxury care, don’t hesitate to reach out to me!

Ashley Dawn

San Diego, California

Ashley Dawn

8 years of experience

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!

Darian So

San Diego, California

Darian So

6 years of experience

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.

Anna Forsberg

Spring Valley, California

Anna Forsberg

8 years of experience

Anna Forsberg is a Postpartum Doula living and working in San Diego. Her life's passion is to usher postpartum families through the threshold of postpartum finding joy and healing along the way. I offer non-judgmental and whole-hearted support in preparation for and throughout the immediate postpartum period. It is my honor to hold families and their babies amongst the leaky, messy, beautiful threshold of postpartum life and find the available joy along the way. ​

Elydé Arroyo

San Diego, California

Elydé Arroyo

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Elydé is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, Babywearing Educator, Birth Educator, CPST and cloth diaper consultant. As a Traditional Birthworker she centers community care and deep rest as a way to preserve indigenous practices in Birthwork. She has 2 children and has been a Birthworker for over 8 years.

Tianna Barr

San Diego, California

Tianna Barr

9 years of experience

Certified massage therapist, specializing in perinatal massage, as well as, birth/postpartum doula and instructor of yoga and bodywork. In my experience of honoring therapeutic touch and practicing the art of mindful movement, I'm continually delighted to unearth new and fruitful ways to help clients and students take root into their bodies. Your gestational year and beyond should be a time of deep connection to self. My hope is to create space that nurture and inspire clients to awaken to their greatest gifts.

Ariel Luna

San Diego, California

Ariel Luna

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Ariel, Birth and Postpartum Doula with 7 years of experience as a doula, a mother of a 9 year old girl, and 5 years of nanny experience. I am a certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, Yoga Teacher specializing in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, and also BeungKung Belly Binding. I have a passion to support mama's and families for pre-brith, birth, postpartum recovery and newborn care. I have highly related testimonials and references as well. Please schedule a complimentary consultation to connect and learn more! (:

Patty Centeno

San Diego, California

Patty Centeno

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Im Patty also known as acarriedbliss I am a trained and certified trauma informed, gender inclusive full spectrum doula here to help support families of all backgrounds prepare for birth or the changes of bringing home a new baby(s) or just supporting your postpartum period; my services include seperate services like birth plans or birth/labor guidance, prenatal visits/support, birth support, postpartum support, abortion/infant loss support, chestfeeding/breastfeeding doula support. I am very passionate in helping others advocate body autonomy, advocating for their rights, not only is that my goal but also to mentally and physically prepare you for the changes or possibilities you might be looking at as a birthing person or new parent.

Joy Acosta

San Diego, California

Joy Acosta

3 years of experience

Hey there, I'm Joy! I believe that childbirth is the closest thing we have to actual magic on this planet, and it's such a shame to me that we seem to be forgetting how amazing it can be. At the same time I also believe that there's no wrong way to give birth. From unmedicated home births to scheduled C-sections I want to be there for you to make sure you feel solid in your choice. I'm very LGBTQ friendly and I respect all religious beliefs and lack there of. Feel free to reach out to me for any reason, even just to chat about your general fears and anxieties surrounding birth. I would love to hear from you :) I have completed training with a DONA certified class and I am an active Operation Doula volunteer helping military families free of charge.

Maria Novaes

San Diego, California

Maria Novaes

7 years of experience

Hi there! I'm Maria Woods, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I've been calling San Diego home for the past 8 years. I'm a proud mother of two girls, and being compassionate and loving is just part of who I am. I'm here to lend a helping hand to both of you and your precious newborn. Welcome to the world of doula care!

Ana Marie Burr

El Cajon, California

Ana Marie Burr

8 years of experience

I am Ana Marie + Woman + Birthkeeper + Childbirth Educator + Globe trotter ​ Primal Birth Vision Primal Birth was founded on the belief that the way we birth matters. Birth is not an emergency. I consider this work an inherent calling and am committed to honoring & bearing witness to this sacred rite of passage. My offerings were created with the intention to support individuals who desire to fully embody their pregnancy through autonomy, intuition & knowledge with the support of a nurturing community.

Trinity Hankins

Santee, California

Trinity Hankins

3 years of experience

Hello! I am a Christian birth doula located in Santee. My mom was a doula and she inspired me to be one also. I've been a doula for a year and have served 5 clients. I love being a doula!

Laura Guida

El Cajon, California

Laura Guida

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Laura Guida. I am a mama bear to 6 beautiful angels and I love everything that comes with the miracle of bringing an angel into this world. I’ve had 2 sets of twins and know the medical world pretty well. I’m here to help mamas and families looking for a loving, caring support system through out their journey. I’m here to advocate and help in any and every way possible from a detailed birth plan to postpartum, I am here for you. From aromatherapy to massages to 24/7 on call Services, I am your go to in one of the most important experiences of your life. I’ve endured placenta detachment, inductions to cesareans and have a unique mix of experience to help you along your journey along with detailed training and I am fully certified. I am here to help you, support you, teach you and most importantly advocate for you and your baby.