Linda Goodman

Whittier, California

Linda Goodman

29 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi. My name is Linda Goodman, and I am a birth and postpartum doula, California certified massage therapist, and IBCLC Lactation Consultant. I’ve been helping babies and their parents for over 20 years. As a mom of 5, I know firsthand the challenges parenting and breastfeeding often bring. Currently taking Kaiser and Health Net as a doula.

Teejay Crawford

Whittier, California

5.0 (1 review)

Teejay Crawford

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

"Faith-rooted doula care for calm, physiological birth & a peaceful postpartum. LA & OC." Hi, I’m Teejay Casado, a faith-based certified birth and postpartum doula serving LA & Orange Counties. Through Temple & Terrain Birthworks, I support mothers in trusting the natural, physiological process of birth while feeling empowered and prepared for whatever path their birth may take. My focus is on minimizing trauma and toxicity while cultivating peace, calm, and a soul-filled, faith-rooted experience for both mother and family. With a background in anthropology, I honor birth as both an ancient physiological process and a sacred rite of passage. I offer compassionate birth support, postpartum care, Ayurvedic bodywork, and whole-food-based nutritional guidance—creating a safe, nurturing space where mothers can step into their transformation with confidence and grace.

Recent review

Teejay is an incredibly thorough and attentive massage therapist. She takes her time, giving careful attention to every muscle and joint, and truly listens to my specific needs. Her knowledge of postpartum recovery and infant care is impressive — clearly reflecting her experience as a mom of three. I always leave feeling rejuvenated and well cared for. I would highly, highly recommend her to other moms, especially those navigating postpartum recovery.

- Yogita S.

Lingxiao Zheng

Laguna Beach, California

Lingxiao Zheng

14 years of experience

I provide tailor made nanny, NCS and doula services. I am also approved by Carrot registry so I could help carrot beneficiary go through Carrot reimbursement. I have been in this business for 13 years. I am a DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Birth Doula for 7 years, provided services to different American families. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor with 13 years experiences, provided services to more than 1000 families, helping them solve their breast and lactation problems, and achieve all kinds of breastfeeding goals. I am also a California Certified massage therapist so I could provide lactation services with massage which could solve problems that counseling won’t achieve. I could also give excellent postpartum recovery massage services, helping postpartum moms heal faster; and infant massage services to help newborns sleep better, relieve gas better and burp better, which could provide in-depth services through my extended services. In a word, I could make both mom and baby live a much better life. If you are interested please call me by 1-626-295-3727

Joselyn Castellanos

Laguna Hills, California

Joselyn Castellanos

6 years of experience

Hello! I’m Joselyn, a proud mom who chose home births for my two little ones. Let's look back at my life before motherhood when the idea of childbirth intimidated me more than anything, thanks to all those stories and dramatic TV shows with women screaming their heads off in the delivery room. When I became pregnant with my daughter back in 2020, I dove into research, preparing my mind, body, and spirit for a positive birth—but I completely overlooked planning for postpartum and felt quite overwhelmed. Wanting to enhance my skills, I completed a 112-hour training with Bebo Mia Inc. and became certified with Pro Doula to become a full-spectrum doula. My journey also led me to explore the rich traditions of Mexican indigenous birth and postpartum practices, allowing me to honor my heritage while expanding my knowledge.

Becky Chavez

Whittier, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Becky Chavez

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there, I’m Becky and have been working with new families since 2016 as a doula and parent educator in the Los Angeles, Ca and surrounding communities. I truly believe the support of a new mother starts during pregnancy and through the first year postpartum. I am a first generation Latinx woman and use the pronouns She/Her/Ella. I primarily grew up in Whittier, CA, but spend several years in Nayarit, Mexico. I am married with 3 beautiful children of my own. I hope I can help you plan for the best birth and postpartum period imaginable.

Recent review

After learning about postpartum doulas during my birth prep, I knew that was a support my husband and I would want after the birth of our first child. My mother isn't really in my life, my mother-in-law wasn't going to be available, and we felt like we had no idea what we were doing. Enter Becky! From the very beginning, Becky was a steady and knowledgeable voice, guiding us through this massive shift in our lives. She was there from the beginning, teaching us everything from breastfeeding tips and first baths to developmental milestones. All the nervous questions I had, that would have led us straight to urgent care countless times, she had a logical and fact-based answer for. When she was over, I could take a break to shower or do something for myself, knowing my baby was in excellent hands. Even her and our reactive dog became besties. By the end of our three months together she was more like a big sister to me than someone we hired to help us. Our little family loves her and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a postpartum doula.

- Amber P.

Sara Marcus

Laguna Beach, California

Sara Marcus

6 years of experience

Hi, I’m Sara—a devoted doula with a deep passion for supporting families through both birth and the postpartum journey. I’ve had the privilege of being part of over 100 births, and I bring a calm, grounded presence along with a wide range of experience to every family I work with. As a mom of five—including twins—and someone who’s had home births myself, I truly understand how powerful, intense, and personal the transition into parenthood can be. Whether I’m by your side during labor or helping you navigate those tender early weeks at home, my goal is always the same: to provide steady, compassionate support tailored to your unique needs. Now that my own children are older, I’m thrilled to be reengaging fully with the work I love. Being part of this sacred chapter in people’s lives—both during birth and in those early postpartum days—is an incredible honor. If you’re looking for someone to walk with you through it all, I’d be honored to be part of your journey. Let’s take this step together.

Kalista Zubiate

Whittier, California

5.0 (1 review)

Kalista Zubiate

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Nurture The Divine is rooted in serving and empowering women to achieve the birth experience of their dreams. There is so much transformation that occurs during all 4 trimesters of pregnancy and it’s important for women to feel understood, heard, and validated during this sacred time. My doula approach encompasses physical, emotional, educational, and energetic support in a warm and loving space. My goal is to bring truly comprehensive, safe, healing, and whole-hearted doula care to all the beautiful families that I am blessed to interact with. I truly believe there is immense value in providing a safe space for the divine feminine to shine. Even in rare cases when medical interventions are necessary for the safety of mom and baby, the sacred nature of birth can still be preserved.

Recent review

I don't even know where to start. I am almost 3 weeks postpartum and have been heavily reflecting on my pregnancy, labor, and delivery as a first-time mom. I matched with Kalista when I was about 20 weeks pregnant. The kindness, support, and education provided by Kalista from day 1 has made the entire experience incredibly memorable. My plan was to have an unmedicated birth, but complications along the way forced an induction and an epidural. My body continued to struggle to dilate, which caused a very uncomfortable, prolonged labor. There were many moments of feeling very challenged and overwhelmed. Kalista stayed by my side in the hospital the entire time, as soon as I was admitted. Kalista provided ambient lighting, meditation music, electrolytes, stress tools (ball and labor comb), suggested positions to try during contractions, and massaged my legs during the most intense times. One of the most memorable things I will always remember during my labor and delivery was her soft, kind words of encouragement during painful moments and during my actual delivery. I honestly can say that I wouldn't have been able to overcome the challenges without her and my fiance by my side. I was hard on myself when the turn of events changed my birth plan. Kalista made my fiance and I feel comfortable and confident that we could overcome it all and still have a positive delivery. When I look back on everything, I can honestly say that I will miss the entire experience and parts of me wish that it wasn't over. If I ever have another baby, I hope that Kalista is available again to help me have another positive birth experience. We are so grateful for her!

- Valarie M.

Kennedy Pennington

Compton, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Kennedy Pennington

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Kennedy, and I would be honored to offer my services to you as a birth doula OR an overnight post partum doula/newborn care specialist! My philosophy is that judgement and restriction has no place in birth work. I'm not here to tell you what to do or turn my nose up at you for what you choose not to do. I'm here to support your decisions, let you know the pros and cons, and teach you how to trust your intuition when it comes to your baby and your body. My number one goal is to always provide a safe space for you and your family as you navigate the messy beauty that is birth and postpartum. I cannot wait to hear from you and I wish you the best of luck in your search to find the perfect fit for you and your tribe!

Recent review

Loved having Kennedy here to help me out as my postpartum doula! She was so patient, genuinely kind, and very knowledgeable. As a first time mom, I had worries about how my birth would go but I didn't even think to consider my postpartum experience. I was stressed those first few weeks, but hiring Kennedy lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders and allowed me to rest and heal properly so that my baby could get the best version of me. I will always be grateful for her help and I cannot recommend her enough!

- Charlene B.

Courtney Falcon

Lomita, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Courtney Falcon

4 years of experience

My journey as a labor doula began in 2021, driven by a deep passion for supporting families during one of life’s most transformative moments. With a strong foundation in newborn and infant care since 2015, I feel truly honored to walk alongside parents as they welcome their little ones into the world. My background includes working as a Floortime therapist for children with ASD, serving as an after-school program director, and capturing magical memories as a photographer at Disneyland. Yet, nothing compares to the profound joy of hearing a baby's heartbeat on a monitor and then witnessing their first cries as they enter the world. I am committed to continuous learning and aspire to expand my expertise as a postpartum doula and grief/death doula, ensuring I can provide compassionate care at every stage of the journey.

Recent review

Courtney Falcon was our back up doula for our second child, but it ended up being a great experience and possibly even kismet. We were very lucky to have someone take charge in a warm and loving manner. We felt supported every step of the way. She even stayed many late hours after the birth to help make sure our son was stable and didn't have to go to the NICU. Without her diligence, our child wouldn't have been able to avoid the NICU- she was a godsend. She's extremely knowledgeable, and is always looking to expand her learning. She was always providing us with more resources than we even knew we needed, and not just about babies, but about child/toddler behavior as well. Courtney is also excellent with babies and children, and provided some child care to our family during our times of need. With her previous background working with kids, we felt our kids were in the best of hands. We cannot recommend Courtney Falcon enough to be your doula, please book her today!

- Amanda M.

Angel Carr

Lawndale, California

5.0 (1 review)

Angel Carr

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I am Angel and I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula located in Southern California. I became a doula after having my own my kids and having a desire to help other families on this journey into parenthood. Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding is a lot. I am here to help guide and support you thru the process.

Recent review

Angel was an awesome Doula. She provided great knowledge, insight and referred resources prior to my delivery. During delivery she was calming and reassuring throughout. Her post partum services have been extremely helpful, providing continued in home support. I’m extremely satisfied and grateful for her services throughout my pregnancy journey. I highly recommend!

- Jeannine B.

Rain McCleod

Covina, California

Rain McCleod

2 years of experience

My name is Rain, and I am a full-spectrum doula, holistic healer, and sacred space holder committed to supporting you through the most transformative seasons of life birth, postpartum, loss, and rebirth. With a heart rooted in ancestral wisdom and a toolkit filled with traditional and modern practices, I offer nurturing, nonjudgmental care that honors your body, your story, and your sacred rhythm. My services are infused with intuitive touch, sound healing, Reiki energy, ritual, and a deep respect for your autonomy. Whether you’re preparing for birth, healing postpartum, or exploring rituals like Lotus Birth, belly binding, or placenta medicine, I hold space for your vision with compassion, knowledge, and reverence. My mission is to remind you of your power and to walk beside you, fully present, as you claim it.

Erin Reese

Hermosa Beach, California

Erin Reese

4 years of experience

Hello, and thank you for stopping by! My name is Erin, aka Mama Rin, and I'm looking forward to supporting you! I am a mother of two beautiful daughters, long-time advocate and supporter of informed birthing and sexual health & wellness empowerment. In addition to my certification as a Birthing Doula, I am also a clinical Sexologist (educator & coach) and certified Yoga Teacher with focus in women's health, and aromatherapist. My purpose is to support you — Let's connect and discovery what your birthing journey looks like <3 Flexible plans available — split payments into 2–4 installments Sliding scale spots — limited reduced-fee spaces available for families with financial need Gift certificates available — perfect for baby showers & loved ones who want to contribute

Natalie Bush

Hermosa Beach, California

Natalie Bush

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a certified birthing doula with Luxe Doula Services, my ultimate goal is to help expectant parents achieve their birth goals and have a positive birthing experience. With my background as an ultrasound technician in infertility, women's healthcare is my passion. My focus is on providing a supportive, empowering and judgement-free environment to parents-to-be. I specialize in The Mongan Method of Hypnobirthing and The Bradley Method which are natural childbirth techniques that emphasizes self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to reduce pain during labor. Together, we will work towards creating a birthing experience that is both calm and enjoyable.

Karen Guthrie

San Clemente, California

Karen Guthrie

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I discovered a passion for caring for Moms and Dads while helping my daughter give birth to my first grandson. I am interested in keeping you comfortable, getting you the birth you want, and helping to defend your birth plan. I am a Spinning Babies Parent Educator (provisional), advanced VBAC doula and retired Hypnobabies instructor. I am also trained for the use of TENS in birth. In short I employ everything I can find to keep you safe, comfortable and calm. With over 9 years experience and helping with more than 110 babies, I would love to help you welcome your little one.

Stephanie Knol

Pomona, California

Stephanie Knol

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Birth Story Listener. I felt called to work with birth as a young adult, and love helping folks prepare for and navigate their birth journeys, as well as their relationship to their birth stories. My goal is to help birthing people find an empowered way through whatever comes up for them, and for them to feel supported and seen throughout the process. I also enjoy homeschooling my kids, teaching theater classes, singing in my community choir, and working for a local organic farm at the farmers market in Claremont!

Sandra Rivas

Los Angeles, California

Sandra Rivas

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Sandra Luz Alvarado and I am a postpartum doula and a Newborn Care Specialist. I was born in El Salvador and came to California 35 years ago. I am a wife (I have been with my husband almost 30 years!) and a mother to 5 beautiful children, including my youngest, who is three years old. Before becoming a doula, I worked as a graphic designer, elder care provider, and nanny. Some years back I decided to become a postpartum doula. I was interested in expanding my knowledge about infants, while supporting new mothers at the same time. I love spending time with families during this early part of life--helping them to have a smooth adjustment and close bond with their newborn. I am also trained to support women during labor and birth. My birth and postpartum doula trainings are through DONA International. My continuing education includes: childbirth education training, breastfeeding education training, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I love working with new parents and giving them all the information and skills they need to be successful and confident parents. It's such a pleasure seeing my client families blossom in the postpartum period. It would be an honor and pleasure to support you in your own parenting journey!

Michelle Sanders

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Michelle Sanders

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a full spectrum doula, lactation educator, and childbirth educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting families.

Recent review

Michelle is amazing! She truly changed my birthing experience and really helped me experience the birth I desired. I called her last minute for support and she was with me every step of the way. Help help was so priceless! When I was ready to throw in the towel she coached me to bring my baby earthside in a vaginal birth after cesarean. She knew the impact of pain medication the nurses were offering. She gave me information in the heat of a moment and supported me every way! I am truly blessed to have had Michelle Sanders as my birth doula. I will never ever ever forget my experience! Highly recommended!

- Jessica D.

Alison Wonderland Bacich

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (6 reviews)

Alison Wonderland Bacich

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

To me the most important thing about this work is the human touch. Having grown up attending births in my family, I am a supportive, intuitive experienced doula who centers the whole family. You are the parent, not the patient to me. I focus on helping you move your body in ways that will help bring the baby down, using my hands, heart, and breath work at the center of my care. I have experience with many community births at home and in birthing centers (Simi Valley Birth Center and the Brooklyn Birthing Center), as well was with many hospital births in Los Angeles, Ventura, New York City, and Seattle. I am passionate about giving normal, humanizing service and advocacy to disabled and high risk parents to center your voice, needs, and access from start to finish. In order to provide a stronger service within the disability community, I work with a partner or group.

Recent review

Working with Alison was a wonderful experience. From the beginning moments of telling her about my pregnancy through to the post natal experience, she showed her strong intuitive skills, used her sense of humor and was able to guide us through this wondrous process. Alison was especially helpful at offering clarity around my choices in labor and especially a strong supporter when I felt pressure from my team of doctors to take the epidural. Alison reminded me that I had a choice and that freed me to make the right decision for me. Alison was also adept at councelling my husband and I throughout our pre labor experience around the myriad of changes, emotions, wonders and fear that having a child brought up for us. She always provided a safe environment for us that was healing, engaging and fun. Alison used her intuition to guide us in working together as a couple and was able to read exactly what we needed individually and together. Alison used her own weatlth of knowledge from various areas in her life to support us and remind us of the constant flow that occurs in labor and in child rearing. This helped me to trust in the process; something I am not always great at! Her kindness and ability to be present and focused was an immense help to me in the delivery room. From talking a family member away from the delivery room, to navigating doctors, to coaching my husband to helping me and giving me space when needed was amazing. I happily and whole heartedly recommend Alsion to work with as a birthing partner and aly on the birth journey.

- Megan Dunlop

Hannah France

Los Angeles, California

Hannah France

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey there mamas, im Hannah serving SoCal and all of Michigan! Birth and postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator! My goal is to support your through all stages of parenthood. Raising babies and growing your family isnt easy, it takes a village and im here to be apart of it. You get only once to experience these moments so let me take the stress out of it. Ready to empower and educate you on your journey!

Rose Munoz

Los Angeles, California

Rose Munoz

11 years of experience

My name is Rose, and I am a certified birth doula. I love babies and working with all different kinds of families from all walks of life! It brings me great pleasure to be able to do this kind of work. I am empathetic to the needs that women have when they experience childbirth. I want to be able to walk that journey with you and welcome a new life into this world. I have a background in education and children have always been at the center of my world. I believe that every woman deserves the best care during pregnancy. That is what I strive to do when I work with expectant mothers. I love educating mothers about their pregnancies and always remain optimistic with positive outcomes. I love to teach and inspire new mothers to become the best version of themselves. Education is the key! I specialize in prenatal, labor and postpartum support. I have worked in the healthcare field for years and understand hospital protocols and procedures. My past experience includes: medical & surgery units, rehab, Emergency Room, mental health, acute care, post-acute & Intensive Care Units (ICU). You can depend on me to understand medical terminology, bedside nursing, patient care, vital signs, medical interventions and be an advocate for you! I can speak English and Spanish. I serve a large range of clients from Lancaster to Tustin, and everything in between, all over southern California. I accept the following insurances: Medi-Cal Kaiser LA CARE Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Net I am certified in the following organizations: Prodoula, 2025 Doula Institute, 2025 Training: DONA International, April 2025 Los Angeles Skills Academy, Certified Nursing Assistant, California Kenner Health Careers, Louisiana CNA, Rhode Island Education: Masters in Education I've lived in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas, Louisiana & California. Internationally: South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East & Colombia. I am well-versed at working with a variety of clients!