Lina Badwan

Irvine, California

Lina Badwan

4 years of experience

Hi! I’m Lina a birth doula of two years with 30+ birth experience. I would love the opportunity to support you and your family and be apart your journey!

Cooings Care

Irvine, California

5.0 (1 review)

Cooings Care

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Cooings Care is a wraparound maternal healthcare company. We offer comprehensive and professional doula and lactation support services. Our team is dedicated to providing each patient with a comfortable, joyful, and reassuring experience through professional knowledge and attentive care.

Recent review

As a first-time mom without family nearby, I was overwhelmed, but Cooings made my postpartum journey smooth, supported, and even joyful. They matched me with an amazing postpartum doula who took care of both me and my baby with profession, warmth, and deep cultural understanding. From breastfeeding support to postpartum meals, emotional care, and even helping me sleep better, the service was above and beyond. I loved that everything was organized, timely, and truly focused on what mothers need. If you’re looking for trusted, respectful, and expert postpartum care, especially with an Asian cultural foundation, this is the place to go!

- Julia M.

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.

Jhoanna Galvez

Lakewood, California

Jhoanna Galvez

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Midwife, Lactation consultant specializing in postpartum care.

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.

Ana Ruiz

Chino Hills, California

Ana Ruiz

9 years of experience

With years of experience as a dedicated midwife, my journey into newborn care has been a natural and deeply fulfilling progression. Supporting families through birth has given me a profound understanding of the gentle care, patience, and presence that newborns need. My background has equipped me not only with clinical expertise, but also with the emotional insight that comes from truly connecting with both babies and their families. What inspires me most is the opportunity to work with children. There’s a unique joy and innocence in every little one, and being a part of their earliest days is a privilege I hold close to my heart. I love watching their personalities begin to unfold and knowing that the nurturing and support I provide can make a lasting impact on their growth and development. Helping families feel confident and cared for during this tender time is what continues to drive my passion every day.

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.

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.

Melanie Smith

Aliso Viejo, California

Melanie Smith

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, My name is Melanie, and I have been proudly supporting my community as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a lactation counselor, for over 10 years. As a birth doula, my primary concern is to ensure you are informed of your options at all times and feel safe in your birth space. I enjoy working collaboratively with care teams and focus my efforts on achieving your goals for birth. It’s important to me to get to know you and your partner well, understanding your expectations of birth, each other, and me as your doula. My postpartum practice centers on the care of new mothers through nutrition support, postpartum bodywork (including massage, abdominal binding, and warming practices), lactation and feeding support, newborn education, and practical household assistance, including sibling and partner support. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation. I look forward to connecting with you! Warm regards, Melanie

Karen Fields

Aliso Viejo, California

Karen Fields

11 years of experience

As a birth doula, I strongly believe that every woman should have the birth she envisions. I am committed to providing you with unconditional support and advocacy throughout this miraculous journey. I support all families in all environments from home births to cesareans thru nurture, empowerment, and education. My goal is to show all women and their families the beauty and ease as you transition to motherhood. I am blessed to help families greet labor with knowledge, trust, and love.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (10 reviews)

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Certified Postpartum Doula and Infant care Specialist, Infant Sleep Trainer serving families in the Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach. Proudly supporting families with CARROT BENEFITS I originate from a beautiful vegetated country in the southern hemisphere of the globe, Peru. My passion are babies whether they follow a natural birth, by adoption or Surrogacy, and I love what I am doing with love and knowledge. I have 25 years of experience working with preemies, newborns, infants, and twins and I must say “You never stop learning how to make things better.” For the parents and families whose babies I’ve cared for, coaching, educating and guiding them has become an art. I wish I could share this “Art” with you: Guiding, Educating and Teaching you many wonderful tips and tricks to become a successful parent. I welcome you to be part of this joyful journey by contacting me and let me guide you through the wonderful path of parenthood, hand by hand doing things you love, together. Postpartum Doula. Newborn Care Doula and Infant Specialist (a.k.a. Baby Nurse) in the greater Los Angeles CA area and available as your Traveling Baby Nurse, Newborn Adoption Doula or International Doula for Surrogacy.

Recent review

It is with pleasure that I write this review for Veronica Hinojosa, who served as my postpartum doula and night nurse. During one of the most vulnerable times in my life, Veronica’s motherly presence provided an immense sense of comfort and reassurance. Her warmth, kindness, and professionalism made all the difference in my postpartum journey. Veronica’s expertise and guidance were invaluable, particularly when it came to bottle feeding and establishing a daytime nap routine. Her advice was practical and effective, helping us create a rhythm that worked well for our baby. More than anything, I always felt secure knowing my little one was in her capable hands. Her natural talent for soothing and caring for infants gave me the peace of mind to truly rest and recharge for the following day. Additionally, Veronica’s dedication extended beyond her own services—when she was unavailable, she ensured we had reliable backup care through one of her trusted associates. This level of commitment and foresight further demonstrated her professionalism and reliability. I am incredibly grateful for Veronica’s support and would recommend her to any family in need of a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dependable postpartum doula or night nurse. She has been an invaluable part of our early parenting experience, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Kaycee Y.

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

Marquiesa Walker

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Marquiesa Walker

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My care philosophy is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to the birthing person and their partners before, during and after labor and birth. I Value and respect the birthers intuition to birth in her best position. I can assist and educate successful breastfeeding. I teach and promote bonding activities between newborn, mother and family. I believe with a balance of evidence based practice, therapeutic and homeopathic approach along with the power of the mind and the capability to manifest an outcome that can be positive and empowering.

Recent review

I worked with Marquiesa as our birth doula and it was the very best investment in my mental and physical health to support me during my birth and most importantly during my postpartum recovery. She deeply listens to understand and I never felt any sense of agenda, bias, or judgment on her part. From the very first meet and greet, she was invested in my input, preferences, and well-being. She is knowledgeable and practical - which has her always organized, professional, and reliable. These qualities combined with an approachable, humorous, and authentic personality made even the tougher moments of childbirth more manageable. I thought the hard part would be over after birth, but postpartum came with so many challenges , I don't know what I would've done without her support and knowledge . Marquiesa helped me navigate breast feeding , provided guidance for nourishing meals that boosted my supply , showed me the essentials like sanitizing bottles and helped me keep up with the daily tasks of a newborn so i wasn't so overwhelmed . I felt like with her as my doula i was taken care of both mentally and physically and i would recommend her for any doula needs. As some one who suffered from post partum depression i can't say enough about how much she helped me through my motherhood journey.

- Brittney L.

AnneLisa Vallery

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

AnneLisa Vallery

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey Family! I'm AnneLisa, a holistic trauma-informed full-spectrum doula serving Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Orange County, California. Supporting women through the transformative journey of birth is my joy and passion and I'm always curious to learn more. Coming from a background of 15+years of Clinical Research, Healthcare Services Administration and a Holistic Health, I believe if given the tools and knowledge, your birth and postpartum journeys can be a harmonious transition for you and your family. My practice blends a holistic approach with evidenced base practices and trauma-informed care so you can thrive through birth and beyond. If this resonates with you, Let's Connect! Journey into parenthood with clarity, support and loving tender doula care!

Recent review

My family has been lucky enough to partner with AnneLisa during our postpartum journey. She is self proclaimed holistic and that term is just right. At night time, AnneLisa comes to your house and spends time checking in with the Mom and finding out any information about baby. She writes notes about her night with baby and shares with both parents. She ends her service by making a very large breakfast (her oatmeal lasted me at least 3 servings each time). During the daytime, she checks in on Mom again, and that can come as talking, French hair braiding or massage. She can also teach you newborn skills like how to take baby out for a walk, or how to bathe baby. On top of all this, AnneLisa partners with a wonderful woman in the insurance industry who can help you check to see what is covered and even help try and get reimbursements. If you’re looking for a doula, while I can only attest to her postpartum skills, I’m sure she’s amazing as a birth doula as well. I highly recommend working with AnneLisa.

- Shelley D.