Jia Lu

Beverly Hills, California

5.0 (1 review)

Jia Lu

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My team and I provide Traditional Chinese Birth & Postpartum Care for today’s families. Our services include a modern version of traditional Chinese Postpartum Recovery known as "Sitting the Month", which offers total care to mom and baby. Our traditions, your journey! We look forward to supporting you.

Recent review

Jia and her team are amazing! They provide full-service birth doula and postpartum doula services, I never had to lift a finger! I felt so loved and care for during my birth and postpartum. Their traditional Chinese Postpartum service is something every mom should experience!

- Helen S.

Momo Bass

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Momo Bass

7 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Momo Bass and I am a certified birth doula as well as a trained postpartum doula that serves the greater Los Angeles and Pasadena area. Aside from doing this rewarding work for a while, I am also a mama myself, to three amazing kiddos! When I'm not cheering on my kids at soccer practice, you'll likely find me tending to my ever-growing houseplant collection, or tending to myself at the gym. But my true passion lies in supporting families embarking on their incredible birthing journey. Motherhood is what threw me into the thralls of what it means to bring life into this world. It's this firsthand knowledge, coupled with my relentless curiosity about the miracle of birth and the transition into becoming a parent, that led me to become a birth and postpartum doula. Bringing my kiddos earth side became my superpower, and it’s become my mission to ignite that same fire in the families I work with. I believe that starts with finding judgment-free informational and emotional support, and I believe it starts when parents take back control of how their labor & postpartum experience goes by making informed decisions on what’s best for yourself and your growing family. “Everyone wants to hold the baby, but who will hold the mother/parents?” As a birth and postpartum doula, I will!

Recent review

I had the pleasure of working alongside Monique as my co-doula, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional professional. Momo brings warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication to every family she supports. Her calm demeanor and intuitive ability to anticipate the needs of both birthing parents and their partners make her a reliable and invaluable presence during such an important time. Working with Momo, I’ve seen firsthand how her knowledge, experience, and genuine care create a safe and empowering space for her clients. She has a natural gift for fostering connection and ensuring her clients feel heard, supported, and respected throughout their journey. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Momo by their side. She’s not just a doula but a true advocate and companion for the families she serves. Warmly, Maia S

- Maia S.

Helen Vitaris

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (6 reviews)

Helen Vitaris

26 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I have worked as a baby nurse for over 25 years and I enjoy helping new parents make the transition into parenthood, by teaching them how to care for the new addition to their family. I have the knowledge and training needed to educate new parents on how to care for their newborn by teaching them how to feed, bath and put babies down for naptime. I can help parents organize the nursery to make things more convenient and easier to handle. I am highly trained to take care of twins or even triplets, so parents with multiple newborns are not so overwhelmed and stressed. Even parents who already have children at home can use the extra help, so they have time to take care of their other children.

Recent review

Helen was extremely sweet, reliable, and knowledgeable when taking care of our newborn. With her expertise and guidance, he sleeps like a champ now. We can’t thank her enough for all her help, she’s the best!

- Nora M.

CAMILLE TAMAYO

Los Angeles, California

CAMILLE TAMAYO

3 years of experience

Helping family during postpartum is my second calling in life; massage therapy was first. I am naturally drawn to bring holistic care to family in this new journey, or a continuation of life and transitions.

Deborah L

Los Angeles, California

Deborah L

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi Parents, congratulations! I’m happy to offer my PostPartum Doula services to You & your Family. I love holding space during this transitional time & supporting you through the 1st 42 days/4th trimester! I’m a Mom of 5 so understand all about families. I’m trained through the Ayurvedic Lense allowing me to offer nourishing foods, & calming bodywork to assist your recovery & support you & your family’s new normal.

Melanie Gardner

Marina Del Rey, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Melanie Gardner

26 years of experience
Accepts insurances

With over twenty five years' experience as an NCS(newborn care specialist), CPPD(certified postpartum doula), & Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, I aspire to be a calming, nonjudgmental  and supportive presence for parents during the first few weeks/months with their newborn(s). I do this with kind and straightforward coaching and assistance in lactation, newborn care, sleep facilitation and other areas of a new baby's development.  Looking forward to helping you navigate the start of your exciting journey into parenthood. 

Recent review

We highly recommend Melanie, whose expertise in newborn care, CPR training, and lactation support was invaluable to us as first-time parents. Melanie was our trusted source of advice, education, and guidance for both our son’s care and my postpartum recovery. Melanie’s meticulousness, thoughtfulness, and nurturing approach was transformative. Under her guidance, I navigated breastfeeding successfully and our son developed positive sleep habits by 8 weeks, allowing him to sleep through the night. Melanie’s calm and reassuring presence replaced any anxiety we had with confidence and peace of mind from the moment we arrived home. Her support allowed us time to focus on healing, bonding, and building confidence as new parents—gifts we are deeply grateful for. Melanie’s impact on our family’s well-being was immeasurable, giving us the best start possible.

- Paige K.

Lisa Esteban, PCD(DONA), CLES

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (6 reviews)

Lisa Esteban, PCD(DONA), CLES

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Lisa and I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA) and Certified Lactation Educator Specialist (CLES) serving the Los Angeles South Bay, Westside and surrounding areas. I provide nurturing, informed care, assistance, and resources to you, your baby and family as you navigate the postpartum period. As your postpartum doula, my goal is to provide physical and emotional support through what is undoubtedly one of the most profoundly transformational and magical periods of your life. I want you to feel nourished, confident, and empowered to tune in to your own intuition and trust your instincts.

Recent review

Lisa was not only an important part of my husband and my journey into parenthood but she was critical in my post-partum experience, learning to balance caring for my own recovery with caring for my daughter. The post-partum experience is a wild one, where everything from your mind, body and soul changes and you are redefining yourself and how you relate to those around you - all while learning a completely new skill of caring for a newborn. From the beginning, Lisa was reassuring, letting me know that everything is "a phase", giving me permission to have challenging moments and let those be simply moments. She shared evidenced based information and tools we can employ as we moved through learning to feed our baby, breastfeed, figure out her sleep schedules, playing with her, and so much more. I am a hands-on learner and I needed space to discuss, plan and strategize (essentially talk Lisa's ear off!) what I was going to do next before doing it myself. She supported me every step of the way and adjusted the way she supported me and my family in the way that we needed it. With an extraordinarily kind and empathetic sensibility, she listened and met me and my husband where we were. And our daughter loved being cared by her like when my husband and I desperately needed a nap in the earlier days or when I needed a shower and time to myself. My mother, who does not speak English very well, was staying with us a few weeks and Lisa was culturally sensitive and helped my family feel comfortable to navigate this phase unapologetically and without having to explain our Korean rituals (e.g., eating seaweed soups as much as possible!) and beliefs. She was respectful, supportive and empowered us to lean into our instincts as new parents with our own beautiful identities and cultural backgrounds. Thank you, Lisa, for the confidence you helped nurture in our family as we became first time parents. The next family is very happy to have you guide them!

- Annie C.

Violet Szabo

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Violet Szabo

2 years of experience

Hey! I am Violet. I was born and raised in Humboldt County CA. I moved to Los Angeles when I was 22, over 10 years ago! I originally worked in the lighting entertainment industry but made a transition to become a doula. Lights are cool and pretty and exciting! But being a doula is fulfilling. Helping families grow and adjust to this new normal is something I am passionate about. I provide non-judgmental and honest care and information during one of your families most vulnerable times. I will not judge your parenting or birth style or choices. I will never lie to you. I am here to help. My mission is to empower new parents as they transition into parenthood. When I am done providing my services my goal is to walk away with you feeling confident, relaxed, happy with your birth, and ready to take on this new life called parenthood! Everyone deserves a doula who understands who they are, listens to what they need, and comes with an open heart and an open mind. I hope to be that doula for you! I am trying to get certified and I need your help! Not being certified does not mean I am not trained. It just means I can not accept insurance. Families who agree to helping me get certified will get the service for 50% off in exchange! Offer available to three birth families! For more information, Just ask! Currently Serving: Los Angeles County & Humboldt County!

Recent review

I am a first time single mom and was worried about taking care of my daughter Emma, alone and recovering from birth at the same time. Violet helped me with both night and day shifts. Violets day shifts depended on my needs for the day. Some days she was just happy to make me lunch and do laundry for me and Emma. Some days I needed some time alone and she was there to do tummy time with Emma, put her down for naps, and sing to her. When she was on nights she was there to burp, change, and settle the baby down again after I breast fed her so I was able to sleep a little more. She always had cleaned any bottles she would use by the morning and would make us both coffee before I got up. She even gave me a slight discount knowing I didn't have a two income household witch helped me a lot in the long run.

- Janice R.

Angela Racy

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Angela Racy

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I’m Angela, the Dreaming Bee Doula! I live in Studio City and I support clients all around the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley area! I am a perinatal and birth doula, passionate about walking alongside families as they journey through all of the transformations of pregnancy and birth. I truly believe in the power of community, nourishment, and intentional support, and I thrive on creating a safe and empowering space where you and your partner feel heard and cared for. My goal is to always help you feel confident, grounded, and celebrated in every step of your story! I also know that strong connection begins with clear communication. I love getting to know my clients through friendly phone calls, heartfelt in-person meetings, video and FaceTime calls as well as regular text check-ins…Really, any method that is most supportive to you. Open, honest conversations are at the center of our work together, ensuring you always feel comfortable and informed. My practice is rooted in both personal passion and professional training. I completed my birth doula training with Bini Birth in Sherman Oaks, California in 2022. I continue to expand my knowledge through additional certificates in areas such as basic lactation support, childbirth education, and CPR/First Aid. These trainings, along with specialized workshops like comfort care support, holistic wellness, and childbirth physiology all keep me current and I'm always learning more! I work hard to blend evidence-based guidance with compassionate, individualized support—always meeting families where they are with care that feels both informed and deeply human!

Recent review

Angela was a phenomenal birth doula and we totally recommend her to any family! After my 4-day long labor where I hemorrhaged and tore with my first child, I was anxious and wary about how my second birth would go. I came to Angela with various requests and fears and she helped guide me through them all. Angela is incredibly professional and knowledgeable about pregnancy, labor, and birth. We LOVED all of the resources she shared with us. During labor, she was with us for it's entirety and she was such a cheerleader. She was hands on, an expert guide, and was beyond proactive when leading me through stretches/movements/exercises, shielding me from the medical noise, and advocating for my desires. In the end, I delivered my baby much faster than my first, I did not tear nor hemorrhage and I came home feeling bliss and redemption. You need Angela at your birth!!!

- Synclair G.

Chantille Bourgeois

Vista, California

Chantille Bourgeois

15 years of experience

Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my bio, my certifications are immense in incorporating everything that I’ve learned in my own life, though taking the time to be certified in newborn care specialist, sleep training and conditioning, lactating specialist, and Doula. On a more personal levelI love being outdoors, cooking and creating a safe and healthy environment through both creativity and knowledge. My life is also been deeply shaped by resilience. During Hurricane Katrina, while at a family reunion, my family suffered complete devastation losing eight homes. Despite this tragedy, I felt compelled to help. I was deputized by the Red Cross And remain in Louisiana for three months where I developed and lead a disaster assessment team specializing in logistics, a system still in use today. Strangely enough this experience is what first led me into caregiving a career where it is I have never felt more alive or purposeful. Were I do not hold a specific degree my education spans multiple international schools, including the American school in London, the American school in Hampstead. A suburb of London. I am one that’s practices, kindness, offers, love, guidance and embrace patience and tolerance, as mentioned above. I love teaching through art and making every day moments a learning experience. With young children, I narrate what I am doing, always asking permission and showing respect even with a newborn I will gently explain what it is. I am doing in every step. I believe communication and respect starts from the very beginning.

Liza Janda

Vista, California

5.0 (1 review)

Liza Janda

31 years of experience

I’ve been teaching the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth since 1995. My goal is to help you replace the fear and unknown about pregnancy, labor, and birth with knowledge. I have a passion for helping guide you to find your best birth. You might be feeling exactly the same way I did 30 years ago. SCARED! When I was pregnant the first time, I was absolutely terrified. I didn’t really know I was terrified because I was in denial! I was blessed to learn about The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth. My teacher and the Bradley Method® transformed my whole experience of pregnancy, labor, and birth. The knowledge I got in my childbirth classes replaced the immense fear I had surrounding birth and even parenthood. I’d like to help you find your vision for your own ideal birth. I found such a profound strength and power through my birth experiences of my daughter and then my son. It lit such a passion in me to help parents-to-be have safe, healthy birth experiences. I’ve been teaching since 1995.

Recent review

I highly recommend taking Liza Janda’s Bradley® childbirth classes. She is an experienced knowledgeable instructor who has personally had two Bradley® births. Her class has games and is interactive. She teaches about natural childbirth and ways to avoid an unnecessary cesarean. She has been teaching for over 25 years and has provided hundreds of couples with information to have the best birth possible. Knowledge is power. Take Liza’s Bradley® classes to get empowered.

- Karen W.

Glory ("Glo") Tobiason

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (13 reviews)

Glory ("Glo") Tobiason

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

If you value both evidence and intuition, I might be the doula for you. I love helping clients combine research and their own instincts to make decisions that are right for them. Furthermore, I might be the doula for you if you want support without an agenda. I don’t believe there’s an ideal way to approach birth or postpartum adjustment. I’m here to understand and support whatever path you want to take.

Recent review

Working with Glory as both our birth and postpartum doula was one of the best decisions we made. She is professional, trustworthy, calm, and genuinely goes above and beyond in every aspect of her work. Postpartum, she was incredibly helpful with both emotional and practical support. She took initiative without ever overstepping, followed our lead as parents, and created a steady, reassuring presence in our home. She was excellent at baby-related care and household support, always keeping our kitchen sink clean and organized, and preparing truly delicious, nourishing meals that made a real difference during recovery. She also helped us troubleshoot very specific challenges related to sleep, bottle feeding, and lactation, and when something was outside her scope as a doula, she thoughtfully referred us to an excellent IBCLC, which we greatly appreciated. She is highly communicative, responsive, and supportive, and consistently brought a warm, positive, and grounded energy. We trusted her completely and always felt respected and heard. As a birth doula, she invested significant time outside of our scheduled prenatal meetings, providing education, guidance, and emotional support. When I encountered a complication that required an induction, she was especially helpful in walking us through what to expect and how to advocate for my needs. During labor and delivery, she was exceptional at protecting oxytocin, guiding positioning, and supporting both me and my husband as a true teammate. Her presence helped us feel confident, informed, and supported through labor, delivery, and into postpartum recovery. We are incredibly grateful for her care and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, proactive, warm, and deeply supportive.

- Mish R.

Harriet Fraser

Santa Monica, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Harriet Fraser

16 years of experience

I have always been fascinated and humbled by the birthing process since working at a Maternity Hospital in Nepal many years ago, when I was a medical student in the UK. It revealed to me how essential compassionate support is during this rite of passage. My passion for women's health and childbirth has never waned, and I come with a deep knowledge of the process from working as a family doctor in the UK, then birthing and bringing up my own three children here in the US. I am privileged to work as a birth doula, an advocate in this space, supporting with empathy and calm, helping women to trust their bodies and to achieve a positive birth experience. I help women to know their own body and its amazing capabilities, to trust it, and, in doing so, to own their birth.

Recent review

Having known and worked with Harriet for 30 years I have seen firsthand how calm, patient, and dedicated she is. That, combined with a wealth of experience and knowledge, shape her into an invaluable support to have by your side. She’s always completely committed to the people she supports and cares for and I would have no hesitation in having her as my doula. I wish I had.

- Nicola B.

Dana Brea

Santa Monica, California

Dana Brea

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a devoted Lactation Consultant and Labor Nurse, Dana has had the privilege of supporting families through the beautiful journey of breastfeeding and childbirth for over 13 years. Based in Santa Monica, CA, Dana is a mother of two and she brings both personal insight and professional skill, offering non-judgmental, compassionate care to help mothers feel more confident in their breastfeeding journey. Her passion for maternal and infant health drives her dedication to empowering women with the guidance and support they need to thrive in motherhood.

Gayle Gilman

Santa Monica, California

5.0 (1 review)

Gayle Gilman

Hi, my name is Gayle Gilman. I am passionate about helping women have positive birth experiences. I know too many people who have had stressful, dramatic and scary birthing experiences that could have been avoided. No matter what kind of birth you want to have, from a scheduled c-section to a natural home birth, my goal is to help you walk away feeling happy with the choices and decisions you made. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, cooking and laughing.

Recent review

I would not hesitate to hire Gayle as my doula. Her wealth of experience giving birth to four children, including twins, as a mother and as a support to so many people would give me the utmost faith in her abilities. Her warm, comforting presence will help you through this journey with confidence and calm.

- Christina M.

Kaylan Swain

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kaylan Swain

14 years of experience

Hi! My name is Kaylan. I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist with a degree in Child Development and over 12 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the newborn stage. I’ve worked in both Alabama (where I was born and raised) and Los Angeles, where I’ve been based since 2016. My passion for working with infants started early, and I feel so grateful to have turned that passion into a long-term, fulfilling career. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of families — including first-time parents, work-from-home professionals, and even high-profile clients such as professional athletes — which has helped me become highly adaptable and intuitive in all kinds of home environments. As a true night owl (I always say I’m a bit of a vampire! 🦇), overnight newborn care fits my natural rhythm perfectly. I specialize in creating calm, supportive nighttime routines that promote healthy sleep habits, while also providing peace of mind to parents during those first critical weeks and months. I’m excited about the possibility of supporting your growing family and hope to bring comfort, care, and consistency during this special transition into parenthood.

Recent review

Kaylan services were amazing! She was very educated and knowledgeable. She was such a helping hand to not only my baby boy but me as well! She went over and beyond to give me the best days after giving birth. I trusted her so quickly and knew my baby boy was in GREAT hands. She kept me updated and we would do a talk before she left in the morning on how the night went. She kept everything neat and clean!

- Chanel S.

Rosemary Boyd

Los Angeles, California

Rosemary Boyd

19 years of experience

Hello Families! My name is Rosemary Boyd RN IBCLC. I've been passionate about empowering families with the skills and knowledge they need since I can remember. I'm a Postpartum and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Postpartum Doula, and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have over 17 years experience as a mother-baby expert working in hospitals, seeing my patients in their homes, and doing public speaking engagements. I offer private in home or hospital Lactation Consults, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Newborn care classes, PP Doula care for the whole family day or night, and speaking at conferences as well as mommy and me groups all over the greater LA areas and SFV. Gift Certificates are available for all of these. I can't wait to work with your amazing family towards your individual goals on this journey to parenthood!

Jennifer Buonamassa, L.M., C.P.M.

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jennifer Buonamassa, L.M., C.P.M.

7 years of experience

My mother was a Lamaze instructor who taught childbirth classes in our home, surrounding me with the language, rhythm, and wonder of pregnancy and birth from an early age. As the eldest of four siblings and 16 grandchildren, I grew up surrounded by babies, witnessing the magic of new life, and developing a deep-rooted sense of awe and normalcy around the birthing process. The births of my own children lit a spark in me, and that spark grew into a calling. I became a doula and gained extensive experience supporting families birthing in homes, birth centers, and hospitals across Los Angeles. Over time, my passion for this sacred work deepened, and I felt the undeniable pull to expand my knowledge and commitment to birthing families by becoming a midwife. Through years of study, apprenticeship, and dedication, I graduated from National Midwifery Institute. I am a Licensed Midwife (LM) with the Medical Board of California and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with the North American Registry of Midwives. I carry certifications in neonatal resuscitation, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS) and have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families on their birthing journey's. Becoming a midwife has been one of the greatest honors of my life— and I carry every story, every family, and every birth with gratitude and reverence.

Recent review

Jennifer is an outstanding Midwife. Her dedication to caring for birthing families is without a doubt her passion and it shows through everything she does, she is beyond gifted. Her attention to detail, autonomy, expertise, and ability to communicate clearly make her unique in this field. She is highly skilled and quick on her toes when needed to be. She will ensure you are fully educated and prepared to give birth on every level - body, soul, and mind. Working with Jennifer as a Doula, I have seen her in many births, and her energy is calm, and serene but also a confident source of wisdom. I would highly recommend Jennifer for you birthing needs.

- Stacey B.

Beth Cannon

Los Angeles, California

Beth Cannon

20 years of experience

Birthing Rhythm midwifery provides holistic prenatal, birth and postpartum care, and well person care. We believe in shared decision making and evidence based practices. We look forward to supporting families and being a part the birth revolution, one birth at a time.

Arielle Avdali

Los Angeles, California

Arielle Avdali

15 years of experience

Hi! I’m Arielle, a therapist-turned-doula focusing on parental empowerment, confidence building, and mental health. I attended my first birth 12 years ago and am grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting expanding families.