I've been working with infants and their families for 9+ years. I am a certified postpartum doula, birth doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Certified Sleep Coach. I love to bring knowledge to the families I serve. I pride myself in doing my best and working hard in everything I do. I have a passion for compassion and I am so excited to be on this journey to support families! I offer flexible hours to accommodate your personal lifestyle and needs!

Hello, my name is Stephanie Avelar, and I am a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. I provide nonjudgmental, evidence-based support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My practice focuses on clear communication, calm guidance, and creating a supportive environment where parents feel informed, confident, and empowered.

Hello! My name is Carmen (she/her) and I am a postpartum doula with the intention of healing the world by helping heal birthers and their families during their 4th trimester. While the road through parenthood may be well traveled, it is also an incredibly unique experience. My goal is to help the transition through the 4th trimester feel less rocky and more like a gently warn path for families by listening to, loving, lifting up and linking families to their community.

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.

I’m Gabriela, a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with training through Doula Network Training and Summer Sleep Secrets. I’m CPR certified and trilingual (English, Portuguese & Spanish). I have over 6 years of experience in childcare and early childhood education, and in recent years I’ve focused my work on newborn and postpartum care — because I believe parents, especially mothers, deserve dedicated recovery time, support, and practical help to truly enjoy this unique beggining of a new life. I’m based in Southern California, mainly serving families in Orange County, but I also provide services in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Nicolle Kasch is a Hypnobirthing practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, fertility & birth doula, and all around impassioned nerd surrounding topics such as fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, and human rights. Since 2014 she has been helping families feel more informed, confident and empowered to achieve their goals as they welcome a new little soul into their lives. Nicolle is also a mother to two sweet and energetic boys, whose births opened the gateway to her passion for the perinatal period and find new ways to delight and challenge her daily!

**Hi Parents!** I’m Danielle Masler, a Certified Postpartum Doula based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, serving all of Southern California. With 6 years of experience, and as a mom myself, I’m passionate about helping families transition smoothly into parenthood. My focus is on building your confidence while caring for your baby at night, so you can wake up refreshed. My philosophy: *let me tackle the nights, so you’re well-rested to handle the days!*

My journey into this work began as a nanny, where I discovered how much I loved caring for little ones and supporting families. That passion grew even deeper while taking Child Development and Education courses at Saddleback College, which eventually led me to become a full-time postpartum doula. Now, I feel so honored to walk alongside new parents as they adjust to life with their baby. I offer gentle, nurturing support—emotionally and physically—during those early days, and I love helping families create healthy sleep foundations from the very beginning.

Hello, I’m Laurie. Natural Childbirth is my Passion!!! Women are far more powerful then they know!!! I am a mom of 4. After having one natural but unpleasant birth. And one Pitocin assisted birth, (which I don't recommend), I decided to try the Bradley method. I now have two Bradley babies. Both were born without any medical interventions or drugs, thanks to the Bradley method. I loved being in control of my labor and having my husband there, supporting me. Check out my Website: RiversideNaturalChildbirth.com My classes teach you How to work with your body, not against it. And help your partner to know how to support your laboring needs. So you can work together to get that precious bundle of joy out quicker and with less pain!!!👉YES, it’s possible! 😊 I became a Bradley instructor because I truly believe it works, I know first hand. I truly wouldn't birth any other way. I also love being able to meet all those cute babies. It's such an honor to make an impact in people's lives. By the end of class my students have become my friends and I wouldn't have it any other way. The Bradley method emphasizes that birth is a natural process: mothers are encouraged to trust their body and focus on diet and exercise throughout pregnancy to keep them low risk. It teaches couples to manage labor through relaxation, deep breathing and the support of a partner or labor coach. Bradley Method® classes teach families how to have natural births, by being their our doulas. The techniques are simple, effective, and based on information about how the human body works during labor.

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.

Hello there! I'm Maritsa Martinez, a certified birth doula proudly serving Riverside, CA. As a young mom of two and a devoted wife, I'm deeply passionate about empowering mothers through education and support. From pregnancy to postpartum and breastfeeding, I'm here to guide you with care and confidence. Together, let's navigate this incredible journey from bump to baby, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY - Open availability starting January 1st. I’m Amanda Rae Mayo, founder of WOVEN Postpartum Care, offering elevated, holistic, and nervous-system-informed postpartum support for families in Laguna Niguel and throughout Orange County. I provide in-home and overnight care within an hour’s drive — blending medical precision with intuitive, heart-centered support for families seeking an exceptional level of postpartum care. Before specializing in postpartum work, I spent years in hospice and palliative care, where I developed a deep understanding of the body’s wisdom and the sacredness of life’s transitions. That foundation informs everything I do. I bring the same calm, attuned presence and clinical awareness to each family I serve — ensuring that both mother and baby feel safe, seen, and fully supported. Trained in birth, postpartum, and end-of-life care, I combine trauma-informed practice, evidence-based education, and a refined eye for detail. My clients often describe my care as both luxurious and grounding — a seamless blend of professional expertise and soulful presence that brings order, peace, and rhythm to the early weeks of parenthood. Through WOVEN Postpartum Care, my mission is to help families rest deeply, recover fully, and reconnect to themselves and each other during one of life’s most profound transitions. Please reach out to discuss your needs or inquire about availability. I look forward to supporting your family’s next chapter.

Hello! My name is Melissa Guerra, and I am a birth and postpartum doula, a certified lactation specialist, a yoga teacher, and a mother to 5 amazing humans. I center my practice around trusting our bodies and using my knowledge of physiological birth, to make labor as smooth as possible. I also view birth as one of the most sacred moments we can experience, and want to make sure each parent experiences that as well. I am passionate about postpartum care as well, and love coming along side families during the transition. I bring my knowledge, experience and caring with me to every postpartum visit. I truly love what I get to do, and consider it nothing less than an honor to share these moments with families.

I am a birth doula and childbirth mentor/educator located in Orange County, CA. The primary focus of my work is to improve birth outcomes for marginalized communities and to reduce (ideally eradicate) birth trauma. My training is mostly through an organization called Birthing From Within and I highly recommend their reading materials for individuals at any stage, from pre-conception to postpartum. My philosophy is that you, the pregnant person, have all of the wisdom and ability within you and we can work together to awaken that within you.

I am a Labor and Delivery RN, BSN, RNC OB with 25 years of high risk nursing experience in labor and delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding support and newborn nursery. I would love to use that lifetime of experience to help new families make a happy, healthy and enjoyable adjustment to the postpartum period. I want to do home and tele health visits to help support families in learning how to take great after birth care of mom and babies. Many couples in our area go home from the hospital feeling unsure and somewhat overwhelmed with their new precious responsibility. I would like to provide reassuring presence for them to make a comfortable, relaxed and confident start to their new job of parenting. I have a holistic approach to wellness and understand people's various approaches to what is best for their families. I have been involved with supporting a physiologic approach to childbirth since having my own sons 41 years ago. Supporting maximal health and wellness is my passion.

I’m Alex Labanca, a certified doula dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. With faith and compassion at the heart of my work, I equip partners with tools to create a meaningful, bonding experience while advocating for your birth plan and ensuring your voice is heard. From preparing for labor to answering questions and offering emotional and physical support, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way. My goal is to provide a calming presence and practical guidance, empowering you to step into this season with confidence, joy, and peace.

I believe that every person deserves to feel supported in their labor and birth! I want parents to receive evidence based information so they can advocate for themselves and empower their birth through knowledge and experience before even setting foot in the birth space!

I live in OC with my three amazing children! If I’m not at a birth, you will find us at the beach surfing, playing, and enjoying the outdoors. I fell in love with all things birth when I became pregnant with my 1st child in 2008. As an avid reader and researcher, I made it my goal to learn everything I possibly could about the biology and physiology of birth, and how to have optimal health during and after pregnancy for both me and my baby. Like many first-time moms I have worked with, I had hesitations about giving birth to my 1st baby outside of a hospital setting. After all my research, classes, and conversations with midwives, I gained confidence in aiming for an unmedicated birthing experience. I found some lovely midwifes who had a midwifery ward in a hospital and gave birth to my 1st son unmedicated. Twenty-four hours of intense back labor from a posterior-positioned baby …but, I did it! My body actually did it! After birthing my first, statistically knowing it was the most challenging and longest labor, gave me confidence to choose home births for my second and third children. I had a successful home water birth with my second child and wanted to repeat that with my third. However, while laboring on the toilet with him, I suddenly dropped to my knees when he began to crown, and he became known as my bathroom floor “butter birth” baby :). Though I chose unmedicated births for myself, I do know it is not for everyone, which is more than OK! I quickly learned from my role as a doula that every woman’s body, medical history, and background are uniquely different. Many factors play into choosing the right birth for you. I am here to come alongside you, help you make an informed decision, and then support you every step of the way. I offer very personable and compassionate care. My approach is non-agenda-based, trauma-informed, and holistic-minded. No matter your history or past experiences, I am here to be a safe place for you. I will help educate, support, and advocate for you and your personal wishes. I look forward getting to know you and building a trusting relationship to where you feel 100% comfortable having me by your side for one of the biggest days of your life. 🙂 I am here for you! Lauren