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

CAMILLE TAMAYO

Los Angeles, California

CAMILLE TAMAYO

3 years of experience

Helping family during postpartum is my second calling in life; massage therapy was first. I am naturally drawn to bring holistic care to family in this new journey, or a continuation of life and transitions.

Rosemary Boyd

Los Angeles, California

Rosemary Boyd

19 years of experience

Hello Families! My name is Rosemary Boyd RN IBCLC. I've been passionate about empowering families with the skills and knowledge they need since I can remember. I'm a Postpartum and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Postpartum Doula, and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have over 17 years experience as a mother-baby expert working in hospitals, seeing my patients in their homes, and doing public speaking engagements. I offer private in home or hospital Lactation Consults, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Newborn care classes, PP Doula care for the whole family day or night, and speaking at conferences as well as mommy and me groups all over the greater LA areas and SFV. Gift Certificates are available for all of these. I can't wait to work with your amazing family towards your individual goals on this journey to parenthood!

Beth Cannon

Los Angeles, California

Beth Cannon

20 years of experience

Birthing Rhythm midwifery provides holistic prenatal, birth and postpartum care, and well person care. We believe in shared decision making and evidence based practices. We look forward to supporting families and being a part the birth revolution, one birth at a time.

Arielle Avdali

Los Angeles, California

Arielle Avdali

15 years of experience

Hi! I’m Arielle, a therapist-turned-doula focusing on parental empowerment, confidence building, and mental health. I attended my first birth 12 years ago and am grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting expanding families.

Kaylan Swain

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kaylan Swain

14 years of experience

Hi! My name is Kaylan. I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist with a degree in Child Development and over 12 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the newborn stage. I’ve worked in both Alabama (where I was born and raised) and Los Angeles, where I’ve been based since 2016. My passion for working with infants started early, and I feel so grateful to have turned that passion into a long-term, fulfilling career. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of families — including first-time parents, work-from-home professionals, and even high-profile clients such as professional athletes — which has helped me become highly adaptable and intuitive in all kinds of home environments. As a true night owl (I always say I’m a bit of a vampire! 🦇), overnight newborn care fits my natural rhythm perfectly. I specialize in creating calm, supportive nighttime routines that promote healthy sleep habits, while also providing peace of mind to parents during those first critical weeks and months. I’m excited about the possibility of supporting your growing family and hope to bring comfort, care, and consistency during this special transition into parenthood.

Recent review

Kaylan services were amazing! She was very educated and knowledgeable. She was such a helping hand to not only my baby boy but me as well! She went over and beyond to give me the best days after giving birth. I trusted her so quickly and knew my baby boy was in GREAT hands. She kept me updated and we would do a talk before she left in the morning on how the night went. She kept everything neat and clean!

- Chanel 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

Hazel Henriquez

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Hazel Henriquez

My name is Hazel, I am a full spectrum doula who is also a mom of 5. I look forward to working with BIPOC, Spanish speaking community and new parents.

Recent review

Hazel is one amazing dula she is so helpful n supportive gives good advice and makes yu feel better wen she is around like all the worries just go away and just make sure that everything‘s OK I love hazel I’m honored to be working with her she perfect

- Jessica S.

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.

Micah Magtoto

Laguna Niguel, California

Micah Magtoto

13 years of experience

I focus on overnight newborn support and daytime “mommy’s helper” care—everything from feeding (bottle or breastfeeding support), diaper changes, baby laundry, and sanitizing bottles and pump parts, to helping establish healthy sleep habits and routines as your baby grows. Every family is unique, and I always tailor my care to meet your specific needs and parenting style. I’d love to connect, learn more about your family, and see how I might best support you during this exciting transition.

Nicole Moore

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nicole Moore

5 years of experience

My name is Nicole and I am a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator. I provide a none judgmental space to support new parents and their families with evidence based information, emotional and physical support.I serve the Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Nicole enough if you are looking for postpartum doula support! Nicole started with us the second night we got home from the hospital with our first baby and worked with us for months after as we adjusted to our new normal. In addition to caring for our daughter overnight so we could get some much needed rest, she helped me with establishing a strong breastfeeding relationship, setting a pumping schedule, establishing a nighttime and morning routine for our daughter and provided hands-on instruction in how to generally care for a newborn. Nicole is such a wonderful, caring person. Our daughter loved her and she’s truly became part of our family. She strikes the perfect balance between sharing her expertise and following our lead as parents. She has a wealth of knowledge about breastfeeding and I credit her for how smooth my breastfeeding journey gone. In addition to quickly building a strong relationship with our daughter, she also cares for my husband and I and talks to us regularly about setting up systems so that we can make sure we are still taking care of ourselves and connecting as a couple. She really does support the entire family. I truly don't know how we would have survived those first months home without Nicole. If you work with her to help care for your family, you'll have a much richer parenting experience.

- Diamond R.

Maia Spak

Los Angeles, California

Maia Spak

3 years of experience

Hi, I’m Maia! I’m a Los Angeles based certified and dedicated birth and postpartum doula, committed to empowering families through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. I began my journey with a strong desire to help women from all walks of life. This passion gradually evolved into a keen interest in pregnancy and childbirth, sparking my aspiration to become a midwife. While currently pursuing my degree, I realized I couldn't wait any longer to start supporting women during their pregnancies. Alongside my passion, I bring qualities like willingness, compassion, empathy, dedication, patience, understanding, and adaptability that I believe are crucial for helping women. So, I took action and became a certified birth doula. Now, here we are—you're looking for a doula, and I'm hoping we can work together and share the incredible journey to parenthood. I believe pregnancy and childbirth are the most precious gifts and miracles entrusted to women. It's an intimate and emotional ceremony that will forever be the most unforgettable and transformative experiences in your life. I also believe that childbirth is a natural process, perfectly suited to our bodies. While our bodies know how to give birth, they also rely on our mindfulness and awareness. That's where I come in. Together, we'll listen to your body, your desires, and your feelings, allowing them to guide us through the ups and downs of pregnancy and childbirth. What feels right for you is the right path for your journey. Together, we'll overcome any obstacles that arise and make informative decisions that align with your vision for your birth. I’m here to guide, advocate, and support you every step of the way as you embark on this beautiful journey of welcoming your new little one into the world. With Love, Maia

Rechelle Patterson

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Rechelle Patterson

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m Rechelle, a trained postpartum doula and newborn care specialist based in Van Nuys, CA. Growing up in Victorville, an underserved community with limited access to OB/GYNs and specialized care, shaped my passion for maternal health and advocacy. My journey into postpartum support began with an internship at Black Infant Health, where I saw firsthand the impact of culturally relevant care, especially for Black families facing higher risks and poor health outcomes. I trained with the DNT Network, a program that prepares doulas to provide high-quality, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care, because I value relationship-centered, accurate, and accessible care for every family. My background in public health, combined with personal experience supporting my brother who has special needs, has shown me the gaps families face and inspired my mission to close them. As a doula, my philosophy is simple: every family deserves compassionate, personalized support. I work closely with families to provide postpartum care in ways that are grounded, practical, and nurturing. Whether it’s feeding, soothing, sleep, light household tasks, or emotional support, my focus is on practical care that makes your nights easier. My mission is to reduce maternal health disparities while honoring the unique needs of each family I serve.

Recent review

Rechelle was such a blessing during my birth journey. From the very beginning, she made me feel seen, heard, and cared for. She brought so much comfort and reassurance, not just for me but for my family too. Her presence was calming, her knowledge was grounding, and I I highly recommend her to any family looking for a dedicated and loving birth worker.

- Katherine D.

Juanita Piana

Los Angeles, California

Juanita Piana

5 years of experience

Hello parents ❤️ My name is Juanita. I’m a caring and responsible nanny with experience taking care of newborn/babies. I’m patient, attentive, and focused on providing a safe, calm, and loving environment. I’m available during nights and happy to help.

Justina Buenrostro

Fontana, California

4.0 (2 reviews)

Justina Buenrostro

18 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a mother to seven children , I understand every stage of a mama to be , it’s a honor to be a womens doula! You are my Queen before during & after baby’s arrival !

Recent review

ANGELINA, we have already made it clear to you. You have already went to yelp. We have reviewed your reviews., you go around making bad reviews because at a snap of a finger, one time visit we could not make due to an emergency induction for another mom. Out of 300 births, you are the only person who has ever tried to hurt my business the way you have. I personally feel that you have to heal in your postpartum that’s a priority to me versus my feelings at this point I have parted ways with you for more than one reason this is a public platform and I will not disclose any of your personal information. I did an absolutely fantastic job as doula , I did not ask you to write a review on this website, you made flaws claims and accusations about contracts. I have never made anyone sign. You made false claims about me not being communicative with you about a postpartum visit. You made false claims in regards to my professional professionalism. I helped watch your sweet baby boy while you were able to have a successful delivery. I have treated your family with absolute respect. But one thing I will not tolerate about my business as false accusation.. I will not move forward with any type of care in the future, and we have parted ways.

- Justina B.

Gladis Lucero

Los Angeles, California

Gladis Lucero

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello everyone, my name is Gladis Lucero and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula located in Los Angeles CA, All the facets of birth are my joy and passion, and I'm always curious to learn more. From the moment I step into the nursery, my main focus is to create a safe and nurturing environment for the infants under my care. I understand the importance of establishing a routine and providing a sense of security for these little ones, which is why I prioritize consistency and reliability in my approach. By maintaining a structured schedule for feeding, sleeping, and playtime, I ensure that the infants feel comfortable and at ease.   One of my key strengths is my ability to connect with infants and moms on an emotional level.

Joseline Menjivar

San Fernando, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Joseline Menjivar

10 years of experience

I am a Newborn Care Specialist, with hands-on experience supporting families during the critical newborn stage. My role focuses on comprehensive newborn care, overnight support, feeding support, soothing, safe sleep practices, and helping parents feel confident and well-rested during the first months. I practice sleep conditioning rather than formal sleep training, as newborns feed on demand at this stage. I focus on gentle routines, recognizing sleep cues, age-appropriate soothing techniques, and laying healthy sleep foundations that support longer stretches of sleep as babies mature.

Recent review

Our experience with Joseline as our night newborn care specialist was exceptional. She helped us a little over 2 months, we had booked her for only 2 weeks but she was so amazing we extended our time with her and it was the best investment we have ever made. I can’t recommend her enough.

- Abigail S.

Stacy Soria

Fontana, California

Stacy Soria

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Stacy Soria, a certified birth doula and the heart behind My Safe Place Birth Coach. I’m a mama of four boys each with their own unique birth story and I’ve walked the journey of both breastfeeding and exclusive pumping. Those personal experiences, along with my deep passion for birthwork, led me to support other women in one of the most powerful moments of their lives. As a doula, my mission is to help you feel safe, seen, and supported—whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a VBAC, a water birth, or something in between. I believe birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world, but about bringing you into your power as a mother. I serve families with love, advocacy, and grounded education, and I walk beside you through it all your fears, your choices, your voice. Your birth story matters. Your body knows what to do. And I’m here to help you trust that every step of the way. 💛 Let’s build the birth experience you deserve. @mysafeplacebirthcoach | www.mysafeplacebirthcoach.com/website

Amanda Loporto

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Amanda Loporto

8 years of experience

I’m Amanda! I am a passionate and dedicated postpartum doula who offers support to families as they adjust to the arrival of their new baby. With 6 years of experience providing compassionate care to families, I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with welcoming a new little one into your life. My mission is to ensure that you feel empowered, nurtured, and confident as you navigate the early days and weeks with your newborn. As a postpartum doula, I offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your individual needs, including: 👶 Practical Support: From assistance with feeding, diapering, and soothing techniques to light household chores, I'm here to lend a helping hand so you can focus on bonding with your baby. 🤱 Lactation & Feeding Support: Whether you're a first-time parent or expanding your family, I provide guidance and encouragement to help you establish a successful feeding routine. 💖 Emotional Support: Parenthood can be overwhelming, and it's okay to ask for help. I offer a compassionate ear, validation, and non-judgmental support as you navigate the highs and lows of the postpartum period. 🌿 Holistic Care: I believe in taking a holistic approach to postpartum support, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. From relaxation techniques to herbal remedies, I'll work with you to create a nurturing environment for you and your baby. In addition to my professional expertise, I bring warmth, empathy, and a genuine love for the babies and families I support. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to embrace the transformative journey of parenthood.

Recent review

Amanda is a bright young lady with a beautiful soul. Amanda has assisted me on numerous occasions with short notice. She goes above and beyond with an eye for detail. Loving and kind; extremely honest. Most importantly, Amanda is dependable and loyal.

- Shannon H.

Candice Echeverria, IBCLC

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (5 reviews)

Candice Echeverria, IBCLC

11 years of experience

Hey! My name is Candice Echeverria, and I have been a lactation consultant for over ten years. I received my International Board Certification in 2023 and have helped hundreds of families overcome basic to more severe breastfeeding and infant feeding challenges. My goal is to make you feel safe and comfortable expressing whatever your concerns might be, so we can process the emotions and feelings that are tied to what you are experiencing. We will go over all of your questions, find solutions for whatever might be bringing you discomfort, and move forward with plans of action that make you feel as calm and confident in caring for your baby as possible. I hope to help you understand the basic functions of breastfeeding, relax in positions that are stress- and pain-free, and help you design a feeding plan that works best for you and your family. Hopefully, we'll get some laughs in there, too! I look forward to meeting you and working with your family. With Love & Liquid Gold, Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC, Prenatal Educator, and Single Mama

Recent review

I was really struggling before Candice came, and after her visit I felt calmer, more confident, and truly supported. She cares deeply for both mama and baby, follows up afterwards, and brings warmth, expertise, and encouragement every step.

- Audrey D.