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.

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.

Alyssa Ellison

Carson, California

Alyssa Ellison

10 years of experience

Hello, my name is Alyssa Ellison and I am a Postpartum Doula and newborn care specialist. I was born and raised in Carson, California and currently live in San Pedro, Ca. I've been a birth professional for about 7 years now and I thoroughly enjoy it. I got started in this industry almost by default. I am the daughter of the middle daughter of 5 girls. All of those girls (my aunts) gave birth to girls. If you can see where I'm going, I have seen a lot of birth over the years. Naturally I gravitate towards birth and the perinatal period where I find myself bonding with new and to be new mothers in assisting them with being an extra set of hands so that it allows them to be more hands on and better bond with their baby. I am looking forward to working with new families, creating new memories and helping to strengthen bonds within households.

Devon Williams

Carson, California

Devon Williams

6 years of experience

Hello! My name is Devon and I’m a doula & student midwife passionate about helping families gain access to holistic care & wellness during the birth and postpartum period. I am a reproductive justice activist specializing in & centering my work around the Black families & POC as a way to decrease the health disparities in my community.

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

Mercedes Polanco

Inglewood, California

Mercedes Polanco

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Mercedes Polanco, I’m a newborn care specialist and Doula, I provide Support and Assistance to Families who are in need of guidance and care for their Newborn, specially through out these first weeks that you trying to figure and are adjusting to that lovely new member at home. As part of service, I’m there there to support through every process of parenthood and give you the best of my knowledge, so that transition can be more smooth

Briauna Smith

Inglewood, California

Briauna Smith

5 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Bri and I am a Full Spectrum Doula located in the Los Angeles area. It's my goal to help you prepare for the birth you envision and to set you up for success during your postpartum period. I offer additional services such as childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, support during miscarriage and termination, and much more. I birthed my little one during the summer of 2021 at home (doula and midwife in attendance), which is what ultimately led me to doula work. When I'm not visiting with clients or at a birth, I run a natural skin care business and do some nutritional consulting. I love to cook and read, but I'm mostly enjoying motherhood in my free time.

Maricela Gomez

Hawthorne, California

Maricela Gomez

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello My name is Maricela I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).Serving in the city of Hawthorne, Gardena, Inglewood, Lawndale, Torrance and Redondo beach. Supporting parents during their breastfeeding journey. Focusing on Prenatal breastfeeding consultation. 12+ years of breastfeeding experience supporting families.

Cindy Lelea

Hawthorne, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cindy Lelea

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Cindy Lelea and I'm a DONA certified Postpartum Doula serving the South Bay cities of Los Angeles County. I serve with an open heart and hands to help families through the joyful but challenging postpartum period with their newborn. I feel honored to gain the trust of families during such a momentous yet vulnerable time in their lives as I serve and support them in their home with guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding tips and support, emotional support, homemade meal prep , practical help with laundry, general tidying up and errands, and more, all while respecting the families space and privacy. As a mother of five grown children, I know firsthand how overwhelming those early days can be, and I'm passionate about creating a nurturing environment where parents feel truly seen and supported. Whether it's through offering emotional guidance, helping establish routines, or simply being an extras set of hands, I'm here to make the transition to parenthood smoother, more joyful, and filled with the support every family deserves. During my free time I love to sing and record songs, spend time with my husband and my family, chat with my sisters over the phone, and most importantly, pray and connect with God.

Recent review

Cindy was our postpartum doula after the birth of our first child and having her support was amazing! Cindy provided overnight care for our son and supported me in my recovery as well. She provided so much guidance and support as we navigated all that comes with being a new parent! We are forever grateful for her care.

- Mattie S.

Taylor Huerta

Norwalk, California

Taylor Huerta

4 years of experience

Hello my name is Taylor Huerta and I am a postpartum doula serving Los Angeles and Orange County. I became a doula after being a nanny for a few years and also from my own pregnancy/birth experience. My goal as a doula is to provide a lending hand & ear to the families I work with to help them transition seamlessly at home.

Cynthia Kiser

Torrance, California

Cynthia Kiser

8 years of experience

My name is Cynthia and I am passionate about helping families get more sleep! I work with ages 0-5 and all my services are done remotely, so I have worked with people all over the world! I customize every sleep plan to the specific child and parents, I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to sleep training. Consultations are always free, and my glowing reviews are a testament to my passion for what I do. I would love the opportunity to help you!

Courtney Satow

Torrance, California

Courtney Satow

10 years of experience

I am a mama of two young children, a birth doula, childbirth educator, and pre/postnatal yoga teacher. I believe that being educated means empowered. I want my clients to walk away from their transition to parenthood feeling heard and supported. Happy and healthy parents raise happy and healthy children.

Charlyne Alvarado

Los Angeles, California

Charlyne Alvarado

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am certified by DONA International and have worked with many families using carrot benefits so I’m familiar with the process. Aside from being a birth and postpartum doula I am also a lactation and parent educator. I can provide guidance and help with breastfeeding, pumping, storing milk and if needed supplementing with formula. My approach is to meet each family needs, to offer the education and provide different options and let family decide what works best and go from there. There’s no right or wrong way to do things.

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.

Elicen Renz

Torrance, California

Elicen Renz

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I’m Élicen Renz, a Certified Postpartum Doula and a proud mother myself. My approach to postpartum care is deeply rooted in compassion, gentleness, and respect for each family’s unique rhythm. I believe that welcoming a baby into the world is a sacred transition, not only for the newborn but also for the parents who are growing into their new roles. My philosophy centers around nurturing the mother so she can nurture her baby with confidence and peace. I support families through rest, nourishment, emotional grounding, and practical help, whether that means preparing wholesome meals, offering newborn care guidance, or simply creating a calm, reassuring environment at home. Every family deserves to feel supported, seen, and cared for, and it is my greatest joy to walk alongside you during this beautiful and tender season of life.

Jenny Moon

Torrance, California

Jenny Moon

14 years of experience

Do you feel lost in your thoughts and tied down to responsibilities for others (maybe a partner/spouse, work, family members, church or even your child)? Sometimes this causes loss of self and identity, overwhelming anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, depression and dissatisfaction with life. We believe that hardship must be overcome by ourselves, however with time we learn we can't do it alone. As an Asian American therapist, I provide culturally responsible care and have successfully worked with high-achieving working professionals struggling with perfectionism, highly stressed and often experiencing low self esteem, reduced self worthiness, anxiety and depression. I am also passionate about working with issues around cultural conflict and parenting, intergenerational family trauma impacting relationship with self and family identity. Visit my website to learn more and connect! Services are for California clients only. www.jennymoontherapy.com

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.

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.

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.

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 🥰💞