Kaya Houskeeper

Hayward, California

Kaya Houskeeper

3 years of experience

I am a birth and postpartum doula currently based in Hayward, CA. I’m passionate about amplifying women’s voices and protecting the desired experiences for birth givers. I love to travel and to continue to learn. Every woman deserves a doula. Please reach out!

Clara Love

BEL TIBURON, California

Clara Love

11 years of experience

I am a birth doula with DONA International, a Lactation Educator and Counselor through U.C. San Diego and a E-RYT 200 and RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance. During the perinatal period, I strive to help parents feel educated, supported and cared for through this transformational time in their lives. I combine evidence based information, yoga philosophy and trust in physiological birth to help parents feel empowered on their journey into parenthood.

Anna Wingeier

San Francisco, California

Anna Wingeier

Hello, I’m Anna, a San Francisco-based Birth and Postpartum Doula dedicated to "Mothering the Mother." I combine a grounded, calm presence with evidence-based information to help you transform uncertainty into trust. My mission is to ensure you feel seen, validated, and safe throughout your birth and postpartum journey, meeting you exactly where you are with intuitive care and unwavering support. When it comes to birth, I view my role as an anchor of calm support amidst the intensity of labor. My philosophy is rooted in the sacredness of choice. I am here to ensure you feel informed, safe, and heard, regardless of how your birth unfolds. Drawing on my training in Spinning Babies, Rebozo, and prenatal yoga, I provide intuitive, hands-on guidance, whether that means suggesting position changes for optimal fetal positioning, providing comforting hip squeezes, or offering continuous emotional grounding. I also deeply value the partner's role, guiding them to feel confident and involved so that, together, you can welcome your baby with a sense of connection and empowerment. When it comes to the postpartum period, I view my role as a source of deep nourishment and restoration during a time of profound transformation. My philosophy is anchored in the mission to "Mother the Mother," believing that when you are deeply cared for, the whole family thrives. My support focuses on holistic healing, creating a sanctuary where you can rest and bond with your baby. I bring a unique element of nourishment to this work through my passion for cooking; I prepare healing, nutrient-rich meals to restore your energy and ground you in comfort. Whether I am offering guidance on newborn care, validating your emotions, or simply holding space, I am here to help you navigate the transition into parenthood feeling confident, nourished, and never alone.

Clara Miller

San Francisco, California

Clara Miller

3 years of experience

I’m a certified doula specializing in postpartum care, a lactation counselor, and a pre/postnatal yoga teacher. My heart lies in blending ancient wisdom with modern practices to help families navigate the fourth trimester and help mothers fully heal from birth, step into their new identity of mother with confidence, and show up for their growing family from a centered place. I believe that when we care deeply for postpartum families, we cultivate communities that are honest, gentle, radical, and resilient. These are the communities that change the world.

Talia Alarcon

San Francisco, California

Talia Alarcon

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello and Welcome! My name is Doula Talia, providing birth and postpartum services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I transitioned away from a delightful 20+ year profession in healthcare management and chose to train as a doula, a career where I can nurture my path of service to others. I believe how we give and show up in the world is how we receive. My natural desire to build community and connect with others brings me here today. Part of my role as a doula is empowering families by listening to their birth goals and holding space for them to make informed decisions. My goal is that the birthing person and team feel confident and grounded. Everyone has an inner self-power that can ignite in all situations! I am the friend one calls when they need a calm, centering voice of reassurance. My greatest joy is that I am a mother to my favorite human beings. My experience of motherhood and being an aunt of 10 adds another essential layer of depth to my work as a birth and postpartum care doula. Please contact me directly at “doulatalia.sf@gmail.com” Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Taylor Regan

San Anselmo, California

Taylor Regan

9 years of experience

Taylor is a Doula, Placenta Encapsulator, and Student Midwife serving families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Working with children for over a decade as a nanny, she has always had a passion for supporting families. After attending her first birth in 2016, she discovered that she had a deep calling to join the Birth World. She completed her Birth Doula training at Natural Resources in 2019. Taylor is currently serving her community as a Doula and Placenta Encapsulator and is a Student Midwife at National Midwifery Institute, studying under the well-loved community midwife, Michelle Welborn, CPM. Taylor has a calm, “can do” attitude and loves to help you explore all your options during pregnancy and birth. She believes that births are best supported by listening to your body and creating an environment filled with love, trust, connection, and calm. In her free time she loves spending time with her sweet daughter, Magnolia, her orange tabby cat, Max, her loving and supportive husband, Sean, her two adorable nieces, and her wonderful and inspiring siblings. Taylor also has a passion for yoga, rollerblading, and foraging, growing, and learning about mushrooms. Her happy place is the beach.

Janay Jaymes

San Francisco, California

5.0 (7 reviews)

Janay Jaymes

3 years of experience

Hello my name is Ja’Nay Jaymes and I am a Full Spectrum Doula (birth & postpartum) serving to all families in the Bay Area. I have over a decade of experience in the medical field, including significant roles at St.Luke’s Women Center and Kaiser hospital. I work particularly with newborns and first time moms as a trusted figure in providing gentle, caring support during critical moments. With my strong background in assisting diverse populations, including the deaf, blind, and autistic. My passion lies in advocating for women’s healthcare rights and improving birthing experiences. I am dedicated to educating women about their birthing options and rights aiming to reduce the disparities in healthcare outcomes. My unique blend of medical expertise and Doula certification, combined with my deep commitment to personalize care sets me apart. I offer a safe, supportive space for all clients. I respect all clients birthing choices and I ensure a positive empowered birthing experience.

Recent review

My husband and I will forever be grateful to Janay for helping us get through the first few months of a newborn! Janay brought expertise, warmth, and patience to her role as a nighttime doula. She answered our manyyy questions and helped us make decisions. It was such a blessing to get some more sleep while feeling confident that our little one was in good and loving hands with Janay. And outside the direct care she gave, she was a great communicator and always punctual. Thank you, Janay!

- Marie S.

Sheryll Randazzo

San Francisco, California

Sheryll Randazzo

10 years of experience

Sheryll is a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. She also is a Lactation Consultant through Healthy Children Project-Center for Breastfeeding. In addition to Breastfeeding support and doula work, she also has a passion for Placentas! She Trained through International Placenta & Postpartum Association to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After experiencing her own home birth with a midwife, she wants to help everyone have an empowered and supported birthing experience. She is dedicated to making sure that you and your partner feel like you have the skills you need to have the most positive birth experience as possible. Sheryll loves to explore and research ways to provide you with continuous support and uses evidence based information so you can make educated decisions during your pregnancy and into your birth. She lives an exciting life in the South Bay with her husband, four kids, two dogs, and seven chickens that she doulas eggs from for her family!

Madeline Simpson

San Francisco, California

Madeline Simpson

5 years of experience

Hi There! I'm Maddie, I am a C-FSD ('22) and live in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Being a doula is my identity above all other identities. My training with Birthing Advocacy guides my approach which is: evidence-based, unbiased, judgment-free, and trauma-informed. My goal is for you to have an empowered experience with this transformative life event. I am also deeply passionate about menstrual health and providing people with the details of this biological process and its physiological response, and how to build a collaborative relationship with the menstrual cycle (a key indicator of your overall health!). When I am not talking about reproductive health, you’ll find me spending my time learning about life. I am a creative and my favorite expression is through photos. I am a student of my spirituality. I love to move my body, travel, cook, and love – all things that teach us about life and connect us to the people and the earth around us.

Loula  Perinatal Health

San Francisco, California

Loula Perinatal Health

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Loula is a diverse provider network of over 100 experienced doulas throughout California! All of our doulas accept health insurance including select Medi-Cal and Commercial managed care plans. Loula helps you connect with a doula in your area that's right for you. Go to our website to learn more and complete an interest form!

Kirsten Dudley

Corte Madera, California

Kirsten Dudley

7 years of experience

Originally from Liverpool, England and now living in Marin County, California, I am the mum of 6 beautiful children and a grandma to one. Each and every birth was unique, whether it was at home, a birthing centre, or in a hospital. The level of prenatal and postpartum care I received, definitely impacted my birth experience and I really feel every mum should feel safe and in control of her choices, as much as she can when she is going through one of the most unique and special moments in their life. I love supporting other parents on their journey, whether it be for advice, support or just to chat about what's to come. Feeling prepared makes for a much easier birth journey :) I trained with Doula Trainings international as a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a volunteer with the Postpartum Support Center through the Marin Diaper Bank and now as a facilitator for the ROSE program. When not supporting families you will find me looking after my granddaughter, walking my dog, hiking, or enjoying friend and family time.

Chelsey Worth

Mill Valley, California

Chelsey Worth

9 years of experience

Chelsey is professionally trained and certified as a birth + postpartum doula as well as an infant feeding specialist. As the mother of her own two children and an active member of her local Marin parenting community, Chelsey intimately knows how very different each birth and baby can be. She has a passion for the empowerment of birthing people and aims to reduces fear and instill strength in all the families that she serves. As the labor and birth process unfolds, Chelsey’s priority is in providing her clients with the unbiased, evidence-based guidance and support they need.

Jaya Pruitt

South San Francisco, California

Jaya Pruitt

9 years of experience

I was born and raised in the Bay Area and I am the middle child to two brothers. I grew up in a tight-knit family filled with mostly women so pregnancy was around me my whole life. I was always there when family members came home helping care for them and the baby in whatever I could. I started out as a pre-school teacher and a special education teacher’s assistant, both roles I enjoyed. I did my first official doula training in 2018 and immediately knew I had found my place. Learning about the birth disparities black women face and personal experience from my own birth made my drive to help women of color come alive. I have a special interest in breastfeeding as well and I hope I can help more women and people have successful breastfeeding journeys. As an aspiring midwife and I know that being a doula will help me in my journey there. I became a birthworker because I want to help other birthing women and peoples experience power in their birth and postpartum time. When I had my daughter I had some of my power taken away from me and I want to help other birthing women and people know their rights so that can never happen. I chose this path because I want to make sure they feel loved, protected, well informed, and heard. I see it as my responsibility to my community to be of service and purposeful in the care I provide.

Shante McDonald

Novato, California

Shante McDonald

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Shante, and I am passionately dedicated to guiding women through the transformative journey of childbirth as a birth Doula. With an unwavering commitment to empowering women, I have made it my mission to ensure that every woman I support enters motherhood with confidence, informed choices, and a positive birth experience. One of my areas of expertise is hospital birth, emotional support, and the labor techniques. By skillfully assisting mothers in optimizing fetal positioning, I enhance their chances of a smoother and more comfortable labor. This technique aligns with my commitment to ensuring that the birthing process is as natural and harmonious as possible. In addition, I am well-versed in Hypno-Birthing, a practice that harnesses the power of the mind-body connection to alleviate fear and discomfort during labor. Beyond the physical aspects of childbirth, I recognize the paramount importance of emotional and mental support. I stand by each woman's side as an encouraging voice, providing a safe space for her to express her feelings and fears. My role extends beyond the birthing process itself, encompassing the entire spectrum of emotions that come with the transition to motherhood. As a birth Doula, my commitment to women's well-being goes beyond a profession – it is my calling. I am driven by the knowledge that I have the privilege to make a profound impact on the lives of both mothers and their newborns. My ultimate goal is to facilitate an experience that is not only empowering but also sets the foundation for a strong and nurturing bond between mother and child. I am here to provide guidance, support, and advocacy.

Thais Mendonca Schweitzer

San Mateo, California

Thais Mendonca Schweitzer

7 years of experience

Hello, parents and parents-to-be. My name is Thaís M. Schweitzer. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, a newborn care specialist, and a breastfeeding educator located in the San Mateo - Bay Area, CA. I dedicate myself to supporting families during the special moment of welcoming a new family member, and I’m very proud of my ability and gentle approach to the work. I’ll be there to assist you in whatever decision you make. - Labor and Birth Doula Support - Postpartum Doula Support - Lactation assistance - Childbirth education class - Newborn care education class Thank you! See you soon!

Jessica Larsen

San Bruno, California

Jessica Larsen

Accepts insurances

✨ Hi friends! I’m Jess (she/her) — a queer birth & postpartum doula based in the Bay Area. I grew up around birth and babies (shoutout to my nurse mom!) and fell in love with supporting new parents early on. After seeing so many of my friends navigate birth and postpartum without the support they deserved and needed, I knew this was the work I was meant to do. I offer care that’s supportive, inclusive, and centered on you—your values, your vision, and your unique journey into parenthood. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just dreaming about building your family someday, I’d love to support you. 💛

Azure Stewart

Fremont, California

Azure Stewart

Accepts insurances

I am also a Holistic Fertility Doula, Reiki/Womb Reiki and Yoga practitioner, and Postpartum Doula (In Training). I provide Womb Release Ceremonies for individuals who have experienced harm/trauma to the womb. I come from a lineage of Bodyworkers and Midwives. I enjoy supporting folx and holding space while they are on their healing path. I look forward to supporting you.

Marina Poole

Redwood City, California

5.0 (1 review)

Marina Poole

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Marina Poole, a certified birth doula and prenatal yoga teacher. I’m passionate about empowering women to embrace their birth experiences with confidence and joy. Through a combination of physical and mental preparation, I support expectant mothers with tailored exercises, self-advocacy tools, and guidance to help them achieve a smoother, more empowered birth. I believe in the transformative power of birth and advocate for minimal intervention, fostering a gentle, non-traumatic experience that honors both mother and child. My approach is all about helping women reclaim their power and pleasure in the birth process, ensuring a positive, lasting impact on their journey into motherhood. Reach out if you're interested in planning a "natural hospital birth", birth center or home birth. I love everything about physiologic birth and am excited to help you do this!

Recent review

As first-time parents, Marina was the lighthouse that guided us through the uncertainty and stress of our high-risk pregnancy. She took special care from the moment we started working with her to listen to our history, heartaches, and questions and use that information to provide specific guidance at each stage of our pregnancy. We'd recommend her as a doula to any expecting mother!

- Deborah R.

Anna Nguyen

Tracy, California

Anna Nguyen

2 years of experience

Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna Nguyen and I am a birth doula located in Tracy, California. My passion is to help women find their voice for a confident birth. Coming from my own birth experience, I believe birth can be natural and empowering with the right support, environment, and mindset. My practice is to inform and provide emotional support for parents and create a birth plan that is right for you. In my free time, I enjoy taking mindful walks, going to the farmer's market on Saturdays, and exploring new places to eat with my two boys and husband.

Layla Aguilar

Petaluma, California

Layla Aguilar

12 years of experience

I am a birth doula that empowers birthing people and families by equipping them with the knowledge and resources they need to make the best choices.