Fredi Weitzel

Los Angeles, California

Fredi Weitzel

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi mamas, partners, and soon-to-be parents! I'm Fredi, a birth doula located in Los Angeles. As an ecologist by training, I am so grateful to have wandered into the world of birth work — it's this deeply personal, synergetic work that draws me in and feels like a natural union of my passions and gifts. Birth amazes me in its physiology, in how it connects us so clearly to the natural world, and in the way it illuminates our true power as women. I'd be honored to support you during the momentous rites of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, no matter your birth preferences. I offer 3 comprehensive birth packages and will negotiate sliding scale options for those interested.

Brana Ninkov

Los Angeles, California

Brana Ninkov

13 years of experience

I believe in sacredness of coming into parenthood and want to protect it, so that it can unfold in an undisturbed way, as much as possible, and this includes pregnancy, birth, and the ever-so- vulnerable postpartum period. I also believe that the birthing person is the only one who has the authority to make decisions about their body and their baby because I know that those decision will be the best ones for them at that given moment. This leaves no space for judgment; only support and respect.

Leiah Leandro

Los Angeles, California

Leiah Leandro

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am LICENSED POSTPARTUM DOULA / NCS working with all INSURANCES , I’m reliable, caring, mature , patient and trustworthy person Passionate and dedicated postpartum doula who offers support to families as they adjust to the arrival of their new baby. With many years of experience providing compassionate care to families I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with welcoming a new little one into your life. My mission is to ensure that you feel empowered, nurtured, and confident as you navigate the early days and weeks with your newborn. As a postpartum doula, I offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your individual needs

Jacqueline Souza

Los Angeles, California

Jacqueline Souza

5 years of experience

Jacque is a vibrant Afro-Indigenous woman hailing from Brazil! Originally studying Social Sciences, her path took a twist when she discovered a passion for body movement and healing. Her journey led her to Medellin, Colombia, where in 2015, she began sharing the gift of prenatal yoga. Fascinated by natural health methods, Jacque immersed herself in ancestral wisdom, honoring her lineage. As the founder of Doula Mami Moon, Jacque is deeply committed to serving the DMV community. Her unique blend of traditional knowledge and modern practices brings a holistic approach to wellness.

Karla Barrera

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Karla Barrera

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Karla Barrera Newborn Care Specialist | Postpartum Doula | Lactation Educator| infant Massage Educator For over 20 years, I’ve supported families in Los Angeles and beyond through compassionate, expert postpartum care. At Intuitive Care Los Angeles, I blend evidence-based newborn support with traditional healing practices—offering overnight care, lactation guidance, sibling transition coaching, and holistic services like Closing the Bones ceremonies, womb massage, and belly binding. My mission is simple: create a calm, empowering space where parents feel confident, supported, and deeply cared for.

Recent review

Working with Karla has been an absolute joy. As an intuitive Postpartum Doula, she brings warmth, empathy, and exceptional insight to every interaction. Karla’s care goes beyond the routine; she creates a nurturing, healing environment that honors both the challenges and triumphs of the postpartum journey. Her gentle guidance and expert support make a profound difference, ensuring that each client feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. Whether it’s through personalized healing practices or simply being a compassionate presence during a vulnerable time, Karla consistently demonstrates her commitment to the well-being of those she serves. We truly love working with her, and her dedication inspires us every day.

- Elizabeth O.

Cierria Leyazhie

Los Angeles, California

Cierria Leyazhie

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I'm Cierria Leyazhié or you may call me Apache, and I believe birth is one of God’s moweesst beautiful and sacred calls. My passion is supporting mothers not just through the physical act of labor, but through the profound spiritual and energetic transformation it demands. My approach is built on three distinct pillars: Pillar 1: Christ-Centered Care & Hypnobirthing: I equip you with Scriptural affirmations, prayerful grounding techniques, and Christian Hypnobirthing methods—helping you replace fear and tension with profound relaxation and faith, working toward a gentler, less painful birth experience. Pillar 2: Ayurvedic Wisdom & Doula Training: My commitment to holistic health is backed by rigorous education from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), where I earned certifications as an Ayurvedic Wellness Educator and Ayurvedic Health Practitioner. I then completed my full-spectrum doula training with the Sankofa Birthing Collective. I guide mothers toward balanced health, focusing heavily on Vata-pacifying principles—the ancient practice of using warmth, nourishment, and deep rest for true physical and nervous system recovery during the crucial 42-day postpartum period. Pillar 3: Advanced Lactation & Education: As a Certified Lactation Educator who is actively working to complete requirements to become an IBCLC, I provide high-level, up-to-date, evidence-based childbirth and feeding education, ensuring you have the practical tools and specialized knowledge necessary for an empowered birth and a successful breastfeeding start. Whether through Ayurvedic food guidance, gentle herbal recommendations, or prayerful presence, I am here to help you experience a birth that is peaceful, powerful, and deeply honoring of your body and your faith.

Becca Lill

Los Angeles, California

Becca Lill

Hi there! I am a newly DONA-trained and ProDoula-certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula deeply committed to guiding families through the emotional and relational shifts that accompany the arrival of a new baby. I empower parents by bridging their natural instincts with the latest insights and innovations in postpartum care. Using a warm, calm, reliable, flexible, and non-judgmental approach, I provide invaluable support during this transformative period. I am available for support on weekdays, weeknights, weekends, overnights, and holidays. My areas of expertise include attachment theory, bonding, and nervous system regulation. With a degree in early childhood development and five years of experience in mental health education, I use these skills to help families establish psychologically safe environments that enhance co-regulation. I am certified in the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) and use this powerful evidence-based tool to enrich my postpartum services. I am also certified by the American Red Cross in Pediatric & Adult First Aid/CPR. In addition to my doula practice, I am a medicinal herbalist, organic gardener, and certified yoga teacher. I look forward to meeting you and would be honored to partner with your family on this journey.

Alicia Davalos

Los Angeles, California

Alicia Davalos

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a Traditional Birthkeeper, Full-Spectrum Doula, and Herbalist rooted in Indigenous wisdom and Earth-based care. With over 4 years of experience supporting families through fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss—and more than 7 years working with herbal medicine and women’s health—I offer deeply holistic and nurturing care. My work bridges traditional and modern practices, providing support through: -prenatal preparation -birth and labor guidance - postpartum recovery -overnight newborn care I specialize in fertility and womb health through plant-based protocols, abdominal massage, and Mayan neurosacral therapy—helping women restore balance, confidence, and connection through every stage of their journey.

Kristina Benane

Los Angeles, California

Kristina Benane

19 years of experience

Hi, my name is Kristina and I have worked with babies, kids and their families for over 15 years. I have been a camp counselor, babysitter, nanny, mother's helper, assistant teacher at a Waldorf school, and now a postpartum doula. I help families in the postpartum period WITHOUT judgment and WITH kindness. I can help you with newborn care, setting up snacks, cleaning bottles or pump parts, holding the baby while you take a nap or a shower, and be a sounding board or a shoulder to cry on.

Tracie Kesatie

Los Angeles, California

Tracie Kesatie

13 years of experience

I am a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach & an experienced mother of four well-rested children. As a trusted expert in the field of pediatric sleep I work with clients all over the world. I specialize in supportive sleep solutions & educational sleep support. I work with families that have little ones 0-10 years of age. I have appeared as a special guest on the Home & Family TV show giving host and mom Debbie Matenopoulos some gentle sleep tips. I have also been a honored guest on the podcast Is It Bedtime Yet? talking about pediatric sleep with Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sarine. I am a featured sleep expert on Momipedia.com, Romper.com, Healthline.com & Slumbr.com. In addition, I periodically lead sleep workshops and sleep support groups at A Mother's Haven in Encino, CA as well as at Mama Needs A Drink in West Los Angeles, CA.

Alexandra Shepperd

Los Angeles, California

Alexandra Shepperd

5 years of experience

I am a Los Angeles-based full-spectrum doula, here to educate and advocate in all things related to pregnancy, birth, and reproductive health. My role is to assist you and your family in having the birth experience you envision and desire. To help empower you during this transformative period, I will provide you with emotional, physical, and informational support and be an advocate for your needs. I am committed to providing care throughout, during, and after your birth experience, across all birthing outcomes.

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

Los Angeles, California

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

15 years of experience

I am a Perinatal Care Specialist — my job is to hold space for people as they navigate reproductive health and perinatal care by providing emotional support, physical comfort, practical assistance, and non-medical care. What that may look like depends on each client's individual needs and situation. I am passionate about education and love to not only learn new things myself, but also pass on my accumulated knowledge to others. I strongly believe that knowledge is power, and support my clients in navigating the healthcare field knowing their options and alternatives so they are better able to advocate for themselves, their bodies, their families, and their choices. I started my journey in the healthcare field in 2010 when I began training as a Massage Therapist in NYC. Since then I have become a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and since moving to LA in 2017, I have turned my focus more specifically to equity for marginalized people in health and wellness. I am now a DONA International Certified Doula, California Certified Massage Therapist, a Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, trained in the use of Essential Oils for Birth and Postpartum, and most recently became a Certified Facilitator of The Resilience Toolkit.

Daisy Epperson

Los Angeles, California

Daisy Epperson

6 years of experience

I believe that it is a huge step to trust in yourself and body in order to bring your baby earth side. You step into another mind-space and you have to allow yourself to walk through the toughest moment of your life. You may forget all of the preparations you been learning, and only do one thing the entire time, but guess what, you did it. You did what felt right for you in every step of the way. You control what you need and only you will know what’s best for you. Hi, I’m Daisy and I am the birthkeeper that supports every decision you want to make, and it sounds cliché but it’s true. My opinion doesn’t matter when it comes to your decision making, only the suggestions and knowledge behind what options you have and the choice you want to make. I’m here for you.

Natalie Baumann

Los Angeles, California

Natalie Baumann

5 years of experience

I’m a mom and bonus mom who is passionate about sleep! I know firsthand the impact that sleep deprivation can have on your mental health, so I work to help parents feel empowered and joyful in new parenthood. There’s no one size fits all when it comes to getting your baby to sleep well - so let’s work together to find a solution that works for you!

Sameeha Ali

Riverside, California

Sameeha Ali

5 years of experience

Hello! I'm Sameeha Ali, the heart and soul behind The Doula Seed. My mission is to nurture and support parents through their unique birth journeys. Inspired by the belief that "when you plant a seed of love, it is you that blossoms," I advocate for personalized birthing experiences, blending professional knowledge with intuitive care. At The Doula Seed, we honor each family's story, cherishing every journey and nurturing every new beginning with compassion and understanding. Whether you seek traditional support or alternative methods, I'm here to guide and empower you with tailored care. Join me on a journey where every birth celebrates growth, empowerment, advocacy, and longevity.

Tasha Nelson

Irvine, California

Tasha Nelson

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello everyone my name is Tasha Nelson and I am a Christian doula! I have been working as a newborn care specialist since 2011. I fell in love with the opportunity to support families during one of the most extraordinary but exhausting times in their lives. Working as a newborn care specialist allows me the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of families. I enjoy supporting new parents during a crucial life stage and find immense fulfillment in positively impacting the well-being of both the baby and the family through specialized care, including feeding, sleep routines, and overall development guidance during the early months of life. I have worked with many infants, including premature infants and twins. I have supported mothers with breastfeeding, from milk storage, supply issues, latching problems, and more. I have also helped families who want to use formulas by providing my knowledge and support with brands and looking out for milk intolerances and digestion issues. I am knowledgeable about colicky infants, tongue ties, reflexes, cradle caps, oxygen machines, and more. I love helping families set up their nurseries to help create a safe sleep environment conducive to fostering healthy sleep habits from night one. I am open to helping families in any way I can, including bottle washing, sanitizing, and keeping the infant areas clean and organized. I am comfortable working with hands-on parents and completely taking over with the infant, doing whatever I can to offer the most support. I have worked with many different families, and I love to be able to come in and uniquely tailor my support to each family, background, beliefs, and lifestyle. I can be an educator and friend while providing guidance and support to help families feel more confident in their abilities and skills. Being able to do this job is my passion, and I feel blessed.

Katlynn Cloud

Rialto, California

5.0 (1 review)

Katlynn Cloud

4 years of experience

I became a doula to not only heal from my traumatic birth expirence but also to help others hopefully avoid one all together. We as moms don't always have a village and if we do they might not have all the facts . I want to be that village for your family and help YOU make the best choices for YOUR family and YOUR baby.

Recent review

"We had a homebirth after my traumatic hospital birth and she clarified everything for me . She made the environment so calming and powerful that I honestly had *almost* no pain up until transition. We did the gold plan and it was worth every penny especially with a goody bag on babies "birthday" " - copied and pasted for the client by the owner

- Ana G.

Tiffany Blackham

Costa Mesa, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Tiffany Blackham

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! Nice to meet you! I am a birth doula & HypnoBirthing educator with a holistic approach to support. I bring no agenda, no specific birth philosophy and no bias into your story; I only offer my support with open arms, a nurturing heart, and listening ears. Each birth is so unique and each family deserves to have support that is unequivacally specific to their individual vision and needs. It's my passion to help create a peaceful atmosphere that feels safe and empowered. My role is to help you find tenacious confidence within yourself finding the ability to trust your body and your own powerful intuition. It is my desire to create a peaceful space where you can discover your voice and your strength. It's an honor of mine to be invited into the birth space and support families through this extremely intimate journey. It is one of my greatest joys to do this ancient and important work and I so look forward to connecting.

Recent review

Our birth experience was calm, connected, and empowering thanks to Tiffany’s steady support. She brought such peace to the room—reminding us to breathe, trust, and surrender. It was the most beautiful experience of my life.

- Lauren L.

Allea Francis

Costa Mesa, California

Allea Francis

11 years of experience

We are Dr. Allea and Dr. Mallorie, Integrative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists and Co- Founders of Tonic & Phasic Holistic Pelvic Health. At Tonic & Phasic, we're on a mission to revolutionize care for pelvic health. We utilize traditional physical therapy and blend it with holistic approaches. With this, we expanded our clinical expertise to become herbalists, hormone & nutrition coaches, Ayurvedic postpartum doulas, and pain coaches! We serve our community with our unique, groundbreaking holistic approach. We treat all pelvic health conditions including pelvic pain, gut health, sexual health, menstrual health, pregnancy aches, birth prep, and postpartum recovery. We attached all the diagnoses and symptoms we treat. We currently have a birth prep & postpartum recovery package that focuses on 6 sessions of preparing the body and mind for labor and birth and 6 sessions blending Ayurvedic doula and pelvic floor PT skills for optimal postpartum recovery. We are excited to be within this community and cannot wait to collaborate and be part of a team to revolutionize pelvic health care. With Gratitude, Allea & Mallorie

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.