Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Lakewood, CA

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.

Hello! My name is Lindsey am a Certified Postpartum Doula located in Huntington Beach CA. I am also a Lactation Educator and Infant Nanny. I am married and a mother of two teenage boys . I love animals and reading. My passion is mothering the mother during the postpartum time through nutrition, care, and non judgmental emotional support.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang — Postpartum & NICU Doula, Infant Sleep Coach With 26 years of experience supporting over 1,000 families, I provide compassionate and expert postpartum care in the Greater Los Angeles & Long Beach area. I specialize in guiding parents through the most critical first weeks — whether at home or following NICU care — helping both babies and parents thrive. My expertise includes: Newborn care and hands-on coaching NICU & post-NICU support Breastfeeding & lactation guidance Gentle infant sleep training Daddy Doula coaching Surrogacy & adoption newborn support International and travel support for families in need Every family receives a personalized plan that nurtures baby, supports parent confidence, and creates a joyful, empowered start to parenthood. Nest and rest, while I take care of the rest, You deserve the best! Your Doula, Veronica!

Rachel Meakins is a doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, and maternal health advocate based in Los Angeles. Through her practice, Zenbari, she supports women and families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the transition into modern motherhood with a calm, highly personalized approach. With a background spanning pre-med studies, psychology, public relations, maternal health coaching, and perinatal education, Rachel brings both emotional depth and practical systems-thinking into her work. She is known for helping families feel informed, steady, and genuinely supported — not only during birth, but throughout the massive physical, relational, and identity shifts that come with becoming a parent. Her care combines evidence-based education with intuitive, real-life support. Clients often work with Rachel for guidance around birth preparation, feeding, newborn care, postpartum recovery, household dynamics, partner communication, and creating sustainable systems that allow mothers to feel more resourced and less overwhelmed during the early months. In addition to her private client work, Rachel works in maternal health education and community advocacy, serves as a Fair Play facilitator, and is a health coach focused on the vaginal microbiome and women’s health across fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Her philosophy is that mothers deserve thoughtful, coordinated care that considers the full picture — not just the baby, but the woman, her relationships, her recovery, her nervous system, and the life she is returning to afterward.

Hi, name is Megan! I am a caring and compassionate postpartum doula and newborn care specialist dedicated to supporting families during the transformative early days of parenthood. With a deep understanding of both physical and emotional needs, I provide personalized care, offering guidance, reassurance, and practical help to new parents. I am committed to creating a nurturing environment where families feel empowered, confident, and supported as they adjust to life with a newborn.

Hi, I’m Kass, a birth and postpartum doula and somatic practitioner. I support moms through pregnancy, birth, and the ongoing postpartum period prioritizing safety from the nervous system. My work centers softness, safety, and integration, with the belief that when families are truly supported, they lay the foundation for strong, thriving beginnings. When I’m not doula-ing I am going to the beach with my family or getting into a good book or new recipe.

Hello Everyone! My name is Donna Moragne-Hanson. I'm a licensed midwife in Los Angeles, CA providing well-woman, pre-conception and prenatal/postpartum midwifery care. I also provide doula care, childbirth education and lactation support from the privacy of my in-home birthing studio. Here you & your family are provided with everything you need for a safe, comfortable and peaceful birth. Receive 24 Golden Hours of maternal & newborn postpartum care as you enjoy 3 homemade meals prepared to restore, center and balance your body before journeying home with your new babe. I offer specialty services such as yoni steams, healing herbal baths, Ala-carte Postpartum packages and the "Closing of the Bones" ceremony, bringing spiritual closure to your birth. For me, establishing trust with my client is the most important and fundamental. My practice is built on nurturing trust and learning to let go of the things we allow to interfere with trust. I want to encourage trusting in yourself; trusting in your body (and the natural process of giving birth); trusting in your baby (and their own divinely written birth story); trusting in humanity (and the world your baby is born into) and trusting in our partnership, as client and midwife. I believe, "when a woman is heard, she is seen; when she is seen, she has a voice"; and as her midwife I am compelled to encourage her to honor that voice; her voice. In this way I believe I am blessed with an opportunity to fulfill my role as supporter, facilitator, educator and client advocate; the ultimate calling of a midwife. For me, describing the process of birth is like trying to describe a miracle; and walking with a woman as she becomes a mother is even more profound…I am beyond words. Donna, LM, CPM

Birth & Postpartum Doula I have been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum since long before I had the language for it formally serving as a doula since 2021, but showing up for birthing people in my community for years before that. Birth work found me through my own pregnancies (c-section) unmedicated V back and unmedicated water birth vbac mama my background in education. As a former preschool and kindergarten teacher, I’ve always been drawn to caring for the whole child and family. Each of my births deepened my commitment to this work, and I’m passionate about supporting women who look like me in spaces where we are often the only ones. I’m a super big supporter of Vbacs They are my favorite. I currently work with Kindred Space LA, Frontline Doulas, and the Irth App, supporting families through birth, postpartum, belly binding, and babywearing. An avid breastfeeder myself nursing each of my children for 3 years I bring lived experience and practical support to feeding journeys. My practice centers education, cultural affirmation, and hands on care.

Summary I have been working in the newbo rn and postpartum care field for 10 years,with rich hands-on experience and professional s kills, I immigrated to the United Statesi n August 2021 through family- based immigration (my elder dau ghter is a U.S.citizen).Since late2021,I have worked as a postpart um nanny in Los Angeles, San Fra ncisco,Florida,and other cities Experience & Expertise .Began working in maternity and newborn care in 2016 .Cared for 70+ newborns,including: Twins .Premature babies .Low-birth-weight infants .Skilled in handling common ne wborn conditions,including:.Jaundice observation.Umbilical cord care.Skin rashes.Diaper rash .Able to establish healthy baby s leep routines .Early developmental support:h earing,vision stimulation,tummy time & head-lifting training Postpartum Mother Care Breast care and lactation support: milk stimulation engorgement Breast care and lactation support: milk stimulation,engorgement reli ef,mastitis care Lochia monitoring & postpartum r ecovery guidance .Incision care (if applicable) Emotional support & postpartum mood guidance .Scientific newborn- care education for mothers .Nutrition guidance for postpart um recovery & body shape restor ation Professional Qualities .Warm,loving,and patient with b abies .Positive personality & excellent ommunicatien skill Core Skills .Baby bathing,massage & touch techniques.Spine & gas- relief massage, passive exercises.Umbilical cord care &jaundice observation .Postpartum meal planning & nu trition balance Lochia monitoring & postpartum s upport Additional Information Legal permanent residency in the U.S. .Passionate about caring for ne wborns and families

Hi, I'm Destiny Marie, a proud mother of three and a postpartum doula with a passion for **mothering the mother**. I have 10+ years of being a night nanny/ nanny, i decided to make it into a career to support parents. I know the importance of checking how baby is doing so i decided to provide video logs and paper logs and the only ones tht can view is the parents i dont post nor share, this is only for the parents to know exactly how the night went. I also provide a foot monitor for new borns babies for extra protection and monitoring. Its very important to me that the parents feel at ease and able to rest knowing there infant is taking care of appropriately. Through my own journey of motherhood it showed me how important it is for new moms to feel supported, cared for, and never alone during the postpartum season. That experience inspired me to become a postpartum doula and help families navigate this beautiful transition with confidence and compassion. I believe that when a mother is nurtured, the whole family thrives. Whether you need newborn guidance, emotional support, or an extra helping hand, I'm here to create a calm, comforting space where you can rest, recover, and bond with your baby. I am currently welcoming new families and would be honored to support you during this special chapter of your motherhood journey.

Congratulations on your growing family! My name is Julie Truong, and I am a professional Newborn Care Specialist with more than seven years of experience providing compassionate, attentive overnight care for newborns and their families. I am Infant CPR and First Aid certified and have had the privilege of supporting families from a wide range of backgrounds, including high profile households where professionalism, discretion, and exceptional newborn care are essential. As both a Newborn Care Specialist and a mother of three, I understand that welcoming a new baby is one of life's greatest joys and one of its biggest adjustments. My role is to provide expert overnight care while giving parents the confidence, guidance, and restorative sleep they need during the newborn stage. I specialize in establishing healthy sleep foundations and have extensive experience caring for premature infants, twins and multiples, babies with reflux, and families navigating postpartum recovery. I offer individualized support with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, soothing techniques, swaddling, diapering, feeding schedules, reflux management, and overall newborn wellness. Every family is unique, and I tailor my approach to complement your parenting style while creating a calm, nurturing environment where both baby and parents can thrive. My goal is not only to care for your baby throughout the night but also to help make the transition into parenthood feel smoother, more supported, and less overwhelming. I believe strong relationships are built through dependable care, thoughtful communication, and genuine respect for each family's individual needs. It is a true privilege to be welcomed into such an important chapter of a family's life. I am committed to providing knowledgeable, compassionate care that allows parents to rest with confidence, knowing their baby is safe, nurtured, and in experienced hands. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I would be honored to support your family during this special season and look forward to helping you navigate the early days of parenthood with confidence and peace of mind.

Welcome! My name is Carly & I’m a DONA certified birth and postpartum doula. I am servicing most of southern CA and would love to connect. This passion of mine has spiraled into such a spectacular life changing experience and I’m so grateful for the families I’ve worked with and their trust in me. I truly hope that everyone can experience having a birth or postpartum doula as I realize how impactful it can be on many levels. I’ve had the honor of supporting many families during VACS, preemies and multiples. I hope to curate a peaceful transition into parenthood & support you in this space so you can grow and flourish in this chapter of life. Congratulations and I look forward to meeting you.

Supporting families through birth and postpartum has been woven into my life from the very beginning! As a Labor & Delivery nurse, I have the privilege of witnessing strength, vulnerability, and the incredible transformation that happens when a baby is born — and I never take that honor lightly. Long before nursing, I learned what wholehearted caregiving looks like from my mom, an incredible doula whose heart for families shaped my own. Watching her show up with patience, tenderness, and unwavering support inspired the way I care for others — with warmth, intention, and genuine joy. Beyond the hospital setting, I bring extensive nanny and night nanny experience, along with serving as Director of a postpartum retreat in Philadelphia, where I supported families during their earliest, most tender weeks. That experience gave me a deeply intimate understanding of postpartum recovery and what families truly need — reassurance, education, calm energy, and someone who feels like part of their village. I am highly communicative, organized, and intentional, while also easygoing and adaptable to each family’s rhythm. I love teaching parents about newborn care and the postpartum process, empowering them to feel confident and supported every step of the way. I take pride in leaving homes more peaceful and cared for than I found them. Having recently relocated to California, I am so excited to build roots within the birth community here and to walk alongside families during one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives.

Hello There! My name is Aly Gonzalez and I identify as she/her. I'm a mother to a sweet four year old boy named Luke and married a former Marine for almost 7 years! My Journey in Newborn care started way before I had my son, began back in 2018. I was introduced to an amazing family who needed the extra help overnight and I took up the opportunity as I knew I was more than cable of helping out the family in this new season. The family really opened up my eyes to an amazing opportunity of being able to help families with new babies. I was fascinated and took a leap of faith to start my own business as a New Born Care Specialist. I got certified and never looked back. Had my baby boy three years later and dove back into my business, as an ever better NCS because I now had a better and deeper understanding what it was like to come from the hospital with a new baby. I fell in love deeper with my job and got certified as a Postpartum Doula, furthering my education in the postpartum world. I'm now a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and a breastfeeding specialist. I'm Constantly continuing my education in newborn and postpartum care. I've worked with singles, multiples, and babies with special needs. I offer personalized care for every single one of my families depending on their wants and unique needs. I'm here to help support you emotionally, physically, offer lactation support, education, resources and empowerment. I truly love my job and being part of my clients postpartum journey, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Asia Rikard is a Pacific Northwest native that has found her way to Orange County, California. She began her journey as birth and postpartum doula in 2016 through DONA and is committed to being a compassionate advocate to empower your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. With an education in intercultural peacebuilding (transformative mediation) and business she is prepared to create space and support for all birthing persons regardless of your circumstances and preferences. She has experience and training in prenatal and postpartum nutrition, trauma-informed care, acupressure, VBAC, home birth, babywearing, and twins/multiples. When she isn’t attending births and supporting through the postpartum period, Asia enjoys spending time with loved ones, swimming, hiking, enjoying live music, and baking homemade bread. Asia's hope is to empower, inspire, and support women to achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

My name is Angeline and I have been a Newborn Care Specialist and post Partum doula over 13 years and 20 + years overall experience with newborns. I adore my career and all the infants I have cared for and the parents I have helped. I consider it a true blessing. I was also a single mother to my own daughter so I know what it takes to keep a tribe functioning.

Hello, I am a certified Postpartum Doula living in West LA with my husband and two children. Since becoming a mother myself, I’ve realized I have a nurturing spirit inside me. As your postpartum doula, I will be there supporting and educating you through the first 4 to 6 weeks after welcoming your new baby, and provide you a safe, empowering space for you to bond with your baby and heal both mentally and physically after birth.

Hi, I’m Jade (she/her) a Full Spectrum Doula based in Los Angeles, offering birth and postpartum support. My doula care is rooted in non-judgement, inclusivity, culturally competent support and evidence-based education. I provide personalized support paired with mindfulness practices to help you feel confident and cared for throughout your journey.

Hi there! I’m Maria, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with over 11 years of experience supporting newborns and their families. I’m also a Certified Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant, and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. I specialize in overnight newborn care, safe sleep, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support, soothing, and age-appropriate routines. My goal is to provide knowledgeable, nurturing care while helping parents get the rest and confidence they need. I am Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified, TrustLine registered, fully immunized, and available throughout Los Angeles County. References and my resume are available upon request. I would love the opportunity to support your family during your baby’s first weeks and months.

My name is Lisa and I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Certified Lactation Educator Specialist (CLES), and Yoga Teacher (RYT200) serving the Los Angeles South Bay, Westside and surrounding areas. I provide nurturing, informed care, assistance, and resources to you, your baby and family as you navigate the postpartum period. As your postpartum doula, my goal is to provide physical and emotional support through what is undoubtedly one of the most profoundly transformational and magical periods of your life. I want you to feel nourished, confident, and empowered to tune in to your own intuition and trust your instincts.