Jessica Malka
Accepts insurances
Category
Birth Doula
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Jessica Malka
Accepts insurances
Birth Doula
N/A
San Diego, California
Jessica Malka
Accept insurances
Birth Doula
San Diego, California
About me
Hello! My name is Jessica—also known as Jess or Jessie—a birth doula proudly supporting families across Temecula and San Diego. My journey into birth work has been deeply personal, as I became a mother at seventeen and just recently welcomed a new baby to my family last summer. Born and raised in southern Illinois and married to my wife who grew up in Israel, I blend Midwestern warmth with global perspective in every birth I attend. Having experienced motherhood as a teenager and supporting my wife through her cesarean journey, I understand firsthand the many ways birth can unfold. My mission is to empower and uplift women of all ages—whether they choose home birth, a birth center, or a hospital setting—and to honor every birth story with compassion, respect, and celebration. I’d be honored to support you on yours.
Certification and training
cna (2012)
emt (2013)
Birth Doula Training DONA (2025)
Peanut Ball Training Techniques (2025)
Lactation Training (2025)
Hippa (2025)
CPR (2025)
Preterm Labor Training (2025)
Childbirth Education (2025)
Hypnobirthing training (2025)
Specialties
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Birth and Lactation
Birth Assistant
Birth Doula
Birth Support
Bodywork
Brain Based Hypnotherapy
Breastfeeding Support
Evidence-Based Care
Home Birth
Hospital Birth
Hypnobirthing Method
Infertility
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Labor Doula
LGBTQ+
Massage
Natural Birth
Natural Childbirth
Pain Management
Pregnancy Loss
Relaxation Techniques
Self-Compassion
Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Support in Pregnancy Loss
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Water birth
Languages
English
Accepted insurances
Alameda Alliance for Health
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Community Health Group
Health Net
Health Plan of San Mateo
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medi-Cal
Partnership HealthPlan of California
San Francisco Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Service introduction
As a birth doula, I am dedicated to providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers before, during, and just after childbirth. My goal is to help you have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. I am here to listen, encourage, and assist you in creating the birth plan that aligns with your values and preferences. This space is dedicated to sharing more about my journey, passion for supporting mothers, and the inspiration behind my birth doula services. Whether you choose an unmedicated birth, opt for pain management, or welcome your baby via cesarean, my support remains constant. I honor all birth journeys and provide dedicated assistance for each unique path to parenthood.
Packages
Birth Support w/ 3 prenatal and 2 postpartum visits
My premium birth support package includes comprehensive care from pregnancy through your first month postpartum. We'll begin with three prenatal visits where we'll build a strong relationship, create your personalized birth plan, review labor stages and birth physiology in depth, and practice extensive comfort measures and breathing techniques with your partner. During these sessions, we'll cover pain management options, advocacy skills, labor positions, pushing techniques, newborn care basics, and strategies for handling challenging labor moments so you feel completely prepared and empowered. When labor begins, I provide on-call availability starting at 38 weeks and continuous support throughout your entire labor and birth—offering hands-on comfort measures like hip squeezes, rebozo techniques, massage, and strategic positioning changes, emotional encouragement and reassurance, guidance for both you and your partner, and advocacy to ensure your preferences are honored and your voice is heard. I remain with you through delivery and the first hours postpartum to support initial bonding and your immediate recovery. After birth, we'll have two postpartum visits to support your transition into parenthood. The first visit occurs within a few days of birth where we'll debrief your labor and delivery experience, address any physical or emotional concerns, check on your recovery and healing, and provide reassurance during those early adjustment days. Our second visit at the 30-day mark allows us to reflect on your first month of motherhood, discuss your emotional wellbeing and watch for postpartum mood changes, celebrate your strength and resilience, and ensure you have continued resources and support for your postpartum journey. Throughout this entire experience, you'll have my dedicated guidance, compassionate support, and unwavering presence.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Free Consultation
Before we begin our journey together, I'd love to meet with you and your partner for a consultation. This gives us the opportunity to:
Get to know each other personally
Discuss your birth preferences and hopes
Answer any questions you have about my services
Ensure we're the right match for one another
I always recommend interviewing 2-3 other doulas as well. Finding the right doula is about connection and comfort—you deserve to find the perfect person to support your birth experience.
There's no obligation after our consultation, and I'm happy to provide referrals to other wonderful doulas in the San Diego area who might also meet your needs.
$0.00
USD Flat rate
Virtual Birth Plan
During our virtual birth plan session, we'll work together to create a personalized document that reflects your unique preferences and values. We'll discuss creating the ideal atmosphere for your birth including lighting, music, and who you want present. We'll explore pain management options—from natural comfort measures like movement, breathing techniques, and massage to medical interventions such as epidurals and other medications. We'll outline your delivery preferences including positioning, natural tearing vs. episiotomy, and whether you're planning for vaginal birth, VBAC, or water birth. We'll also cover contingency planning if a cesarean becomes necessary, ensuring your voice is heard even in unexpected situations. Finally, we'll detail your wishes for immediate postpartum care including cord clamping preferences, newborn procedures, skin-to-skin contact, and feeding goals. You'll leave our session with a beautifully formatted, easy-to-read birth plan that clearly communicates your preferences to your medical team while keeping you informed and empowered for your birth experience.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
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Birth Support w/ 3 prenatal and 2 postpartum visits
My premium birth support package includes comprehensive care from pregnancy through your first month postpartum. We'll begin with three prenatal visits where we'll build a strong relationship, create your personalized birth plan, review labor stages and birth physiology in depth, and practice extensive comfort measures and breathing techniques with your partner. During these sessions, we'll cover pain management options, advocacy skills, labor positions, pushing techniques, newborn care basics, and strategies for handling challenging labor moments so you feel completely prepared and empowered. When labor begins, I provide on-call availability starting at 38 weeks and continuous support throughout your entire labor and birth—offering hands-on comfort measures like hip squeezes, rebozo techniques, massage, and strategic positioning changes, emotional encouragement and reassurance, guidance for both you and your partner, and advocacy to ensure your preferences are honored and your voice is heard. I remain with you through delivery and the first hours postpartum to support initial bonding and your immediate recovery. After birth, we'll have two postpartum visits to support your transition into parenthood. The first visit occurs within a few days of birth where we'll debrief your labor and delivery experience, address any physical or emotional concerns, check on your recovery and healing, and provide reassurance during those early adjustment days. Our second visit at the 30-day mark allows us to reflect on your first month of motherhood, discuss your emotional wellbeing and watch for postpartum mood changes, celebrate your strength and resilience, and ensure you have continued resources and support for your postpartum journey. Throughout this entire experience, you'll have my dedicated guidance, compassionate support, and unwavering presence.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Free Consultation
Before we begin our journey together, I'd love to meet with you and your partner for a consultation. This gives us the opportunity to:
Get to know each other personally
Discuss your birth preferences and hopes
Answer any questions you have about my services
Ensure we're the right match for one another
I always recommend interviewing 2-3 other doulas as well. Finding the right doula is about connection and comfort—you deserve to find the perfect person to support your birth experience.
There's no obligation after our consultation, and I'm happy to provide referrals to other wonderful doulas in the San Diego area who might also meet your needs.
$0.00
USD Flat rate
Virtual Birth Plan
During our virtual birth plan session, we'll work together to create a personalized document that reflects your unique preferences and values. We'll discuss creating the ideal atmosphere for your birth including lighting, music, and who you want present. We'll explore pain management options—from natural comfort measures like movement, breathing techniques, and massage to medical interventions such as epidurals and other medications. We'll outline your delivery preferences including positioning, natural tearing vs. episiotomy, and whether you're planning for vaginal birth, VBAC, or water birth. We'll also cover contingency planning if a cesarean becomes necessary, ensuring your voice is heard even in unexpected situations. Finally, we'll detail your wishes for immediate postpartum care including cord clamping preferences, newborn procedures, skin-to-skin contact, and feeding goals. You'll leave our session with a beautifully formatted, easy-to-read birth plan that clearly communicates your preferences to your medical team while keeping you informed and empowered for your birth experience.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
In-Peson Birth Plan
During our in-person birth plan session, we'll sit down together in a comfortable, relaxed setting to create a personalized birth plan that truly reflects your vision. We'll discuss creating the ideal atmosphere for your birth including lighting, music, and minimal staff presence. We'll explore comprehensive pain management options—from hands-on comfort measures like movement, positioning, breathing techniques, aromatherapy, and massage to medical interventions such as epidurals and other medications. We'll outline your delivery preferences including positioning for pushing, natural tearing vs. episiotomy, and whether you're planning vaginal birth, VBAC, or water birth. We'll also walk through contingency planning if a cesarean becomes necessary, ensuring your preferences are honored even in unexpected circumstances. Finally, we'll detail your wishes for immediate postpartum care including delayed cord clamping, who cuts the cord, newborn procedures like vitamin K and eye ointment, skin-to-skin contact, and feeding goals. The benefit of meeting in person is the opportunity to practice comfort techniques together, ask questions face-to-face, and build our relationship before your birth day. You'll leave with a beautifully formatted birth plan and the confidence that comes from knowing your doula truly understands your wishes.
$500.00
USD Flat rate
Birth Support w/ 2 prenatal and 1 postpartum visit
My birth support package includes comprehensive care from late pregnancy through early postpartum. We'll begin with two prenatal visits where we'll build a strong relationship, create your personalized birth plan, review labor stages and birth physiology, and practice comfort measures and breathing techniques with your partner. During these sessions, we'll cover pain management options, advocacy skills, labor positions, pushing techniques, newborn care basics, and strategies for handling challenging labor moments so you feel prepared and confident. When labor begins, I provide on-call availability starting at 38 weeks and continuous support throughout your entire labor and birth—offering hands-on comfort measures like hip squeezes, rebozo techniques, massage, and strategic positioning changes, emotional encouragement and reassurance, guidance for both you and your partner, and advocacy to ensure your preferences are honored and your voice is heard. I remain with you through delivery and the first hours postpartum to support initial bonding and your immediate recovery. After birth, we'll have one postpartum visit within the first week where we'll debrief your labor and delivery experience, address any physical or emotional concerns, check on your recovery and healing, provide reassurance during those early adjustment days, and ensure you have continued resources and support for your postpartum journey. Throughout this entire experience, you'll have my dedicated guidance, compassionate support, and unwavering presence.
$1,200.00
USD Flat rate
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