Find a Doula Near Me in El Cajon, CA

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.

With a background in childcare and education, Jazmine brings patience, warmth, and encouragement to every family she serves. She has years of experience working with children of all ages and now channels that same passion into her work as a doula. Jazmine’s approach is gentle, grounding, and client-centered—she strives to create a supportive environment where parents feel confident and cared for during the postpartum period.

I am a trauma informed birth doula, childbirth educator and certified lactation educator. I believe birth works best when you leave it alone unless there is a true medical need to intervene, and strive to help folks retain their power during this most transformative journey.

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!

Hello, my name is LaShaan Crane. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, childbirth educator, yoga teacher and wellness practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in women’s health, pregnancy, and postpartum care. My practice is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to closing the gaps that too often impact BIPOC and LGBTQ+ parents. I believe every family deserves care that feels safe, affirming, and culturally grounded. My approach blends clinical expertise with trauma-informed support, nervous system tools, and clear, accessible education to help you navigate all the unknowns in the threshold of birth and beyond. I aim to create a space where identity, lived experience, and your voice are fully seen. It is a privilege to walk alongside families on this transformative journey.

I’m Darian So, founder of Sun & Spell Holistic Wellness. I am a 500-hour certified yoga instructor specializing in prenatal and yin yoga, an herbalist, a womb healer, and a birth doula. My role is to nurture, advocate for, and empower the individuals and families I work with. My approach is rooted in presence, intuition, and trust in the body’s wisdom, holding space with care and creating grounded, sacred containers where healing and transformation unfold.

I am a Maternal and Child Health professional specializing in prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum (fourth trimester) care, with a strong focus on supporting mothers and strengthening the entire family unit during the transition to parenthood. I provide non-medical, evidence-based emotional, physical, and educational support to families, helping them navigate the early postpartum period with confidence. My work includes prenatal and perinatal education, newborn care guidance, lactation support, and postpartum recovery assistance, along with light household organization to create a calm, supportive home environment. Using a mom-centered, family-inclusive approach, I equip partners and family members with practical skills to actively support both mother and baby. I am passionate about helping families not just adjust—but thrive—by mastering the fourth trimester through informed care, reduced stress, and improved mental health outcomes.

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.

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.

My name is Val, and I have over two decades as a birth doula in San Diego, California. I have a health care background and value this aspect of bringing my experience to all the births I support. My philosophy for birth, is to remember that a woman will always remember how she was spoken to, and treated on the day of her giving birth. I love this work, it is a calling and truly an honor to be invited to a birth. I had a mom tell me one time, while she was searching for a doula, after asking her sister who had used a doula for her second birth, responded with the following: "Using a doula is the difference of flying first class compared to coach!" This mom went on to have a fantastic experience.

I am a certified professional/licensed midwife since 2021 in Minnesota and South Dakota, and more recently California. I have been in the birth world since 2006 as a doula, certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator and midwifery apprentice. I enjoy walking with families as they begin their parenting journey.

I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, and have worked with families in Los Angeles and San Diego over the last 6 years providing meal services, Bengkung belly binding, birth and postpartum services. As a trained health coach, I am passionate about holistic wellness, and incorporate this knowledge into my practice to support the best health for mother’s and babies during the perinatal period.

I am blessed to live in sunny San Diego, CA. I do call myself a midwest gal though, and grew up in various states. I graduated High School in Illinois and went to college in Indiana. My husband and I moved to San Diego in 2013 and never looked back. Our son was born in 2023, so we are currently navigating toddler-hood and all the joys that come with it. I also love dogs, and we lost our very beloved Pug in 2026. I have worked in corporate HR for 10+ years and believe the career transition to being a postpartum doula is exactly what the universe had planned for me. Outside of work (which no longer feels like "work") I love to be outside as much as possible - at parks, beaches, going on long walks, and finding any family friendly events going on around the city. I also love to cook and experiment with new recipes. My family loves to try new restaurants and travel. In a nutshell, we like to do anything and everything that feels like an adventure. I am also fluent in Spanish and hope to be a resource to bilingual families!

My name is McKenna and I’m a postpartum doula and a newborn care specialist dedicated to helping families feel confident, supported, and cared for during one of the most transformative times in life. I’ve worked with children since I was 12 as a babysitter, infant teacher, and nanny before having two kids of my own. My journey into birth and newborn care began from a place of deep empathy and purpose. I’ve always been fascinated by the strength, vulnerability, and beauty of parenthood.

I am a full spectrum doula, I take birth and/or postpartum clients. My goal to provide a space where clients and their supportive partners feel safe to surrender and know they will be supported and advocated for.

My mission is to support and empower women and their partners throughout pregnancy and during the labor process as they transition into motherhood. I serve all of San Diego and the surrounding areas and provide support at home births, hospital births, and birthing center births. My commitment to my clients is to provide you with advocacy and support for whatever you decide your birthing experience should be. I have supported all types of birth experiences, including unmedicated births, epidural births, C Sections, VBACs, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, “geriatric” pregnancies, teen births, and many more. From our first encounter, I strive to make you feel safe, supported, encouraged, and listened to. My background as licensed marriage and family therapist helps me to integrate skills of therapeutic support into your pregnancy experience. Additionally, I strongly believe that your birth partner is one of your greatest assets. To this end, I encourage all partners to be involved during our journey together.

In addition to being a Certified Postpartum Doula of 18 years, I am also a Licensed Home Birth Midwife (licensed by the Medical Board of California) and Newborn Care Specialist. I am fully insured and Trustline Registry approved (CA background check) I am current with Neonatal resuscitation, infant and CPR certifications. I have over 18 years of experience providing postpartum doula support, with a large portion of my work focused specifically on overnight care for newborns and first-time parents including preemies, twins and triplets. My role during night shifts is to prioritize both infant safety and parental rest, handling all newborn care overnight (feeding support, soothing, diapering, settling, and monitoring), while also supporting parents in learning their baby’s cues and milestones. My goal is that parents wake feeling rested, reassured, and more confident each day.

Hello, my name is Kendra. I am postpartum doula training through Dona International. I have background in family health advocacy and early childhood education. I have over 12 years of experience working with children from toddler through pre-K and supporting prenatal and postpartum families through education, referrals, and care coordination. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I believe it is important to empower women by encouraging confidence, providing education, and offering compassionate support as they navigate postpartum and early parenthood.

As a postpartum doula, I’m committed to offering gentle, reliable support that helps your family feel grounded, confident, and truly cared for after birth. I believe it truly does take a village! Through my own journey with a spirited toddler, I’ve experienced firsthand how transformative (and challenging) the shift into parenthood can be. For the past two years I have worked as a full-spectrum doula, now devoting most of my practice to supporting families in the postpartum period, and have had the privilege of serving more than fifty postpartum families. My calling to this work is deeply personal. Having lost my own mother during adolescence, I grew into my maternal nature early. That experience shaped my understanding of how essential nurturing, presence, and steady support truly are, especially during the vulnerable days and weeks after birth. I bring that perspective into every home I serve. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical. I aim to create a calm, affirming space where parents can rest, heal, learn, and feel genuinely cared for. At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to make a meaningful difference for families during one of the most tender and powerful transitions of their lives.

Compassionate and nurturing postpartum doula with extensive experience supporting families, infants, and young children. Skilled in emotional and physical postpartum care, newborn support, light household duties, and education around maternal wellness. Passionate about helping families feel confident, cared for, and supported during the early stages of parenthood.