Hello my name is Samantha and I am a queer doula looking to support queer and BIPOC families in the Sacramento area. I’ve been a nanny for over a decade and decided to make the switch to birth work at the beginning of 2024. I started my training in March and have been working solely in postpartum but plan to also offer fertility and birth support in the near future. Looking forward to connecting and bringing you support!

Hello, my name is Hailey Benbow and I am a Certified Doula (DONA) with a passion for supporting families through the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. After becoming a mother, I was inspired to become a doula and help other families have a positive experience. My philosophy on birth is rooted in the belief that every family deserves personalized care and support throughout the journey to parenthood. I believe in empowering parents to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and birth, and I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment for them to do so. As a doula, I offer a range of services to support expectant parents, including prenatal education, labor support, postpartum care, and breastfeeding support. I have experience working with a variety of different parenting preferences and situations. My approach to working with clients is one of compassion, openness, and collaboration. I prioritize effective communication and am committed to being available to answer any questions or concerns that may arise. I also believe in working closely with other members of the healthcare team to ensure that my clients receive the best possible care. Thank you for considering me as your doula. I am honored to be a part of your journey and look forward to working with you to achieve the experience you desire.

As a multidisciplinary clinic director and a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with more than two decades of experience working with children and teens with disabilities, I strive to enhance confidence in, and awareness of, communication in all its various forms through the use of heartfelt, holistic, family-centered approaches.

I spent the first six years of my career working in early childhood education. First working in a daycare, then moving onto preschool, and later working as a nanny. My time in early childhood gave me a great appreciation of mothers, children, and families. I found it incredibly rewarding to be welcomed into someone’s home and life to care for their most precious possession. As I worked in early childhood I simultaneously took certifications in my other passion, fitness. I began to learn about anatomy and how different perinatal bodies are to women who have not given birth. One of my trainings stated that 80% of women will be pregnant (and eventually postpartum) at some point in their lives. This special consideration stuck with me. It wasn’t until my husband and I decided to try for children that I fully understood the wonder of fertility, pregnancy, and birth. I became obsessed with devouring all the information I could on these topics and finally stumbled upon Ina May’s guide to childbirth. This book completely changed how I viewed birth and melted my fears of childbirth away. However, by the time I became pregnant navigating the often confusing OB and even midwifery world left me feeling dizzy. The entire process left me feeling disempowered and I knew I couldn’t go into giving birth from this space. This pushed me to train to be a birth doula to ensure I would have a positive pregnancy and birth experience. The training helped me to understand physiological birth, navigating the medical world, and what I wanted even in the event of an unplanned obstacle. I finally felt confident I could handle whatever labor could throw at me. My passion for birth was born out of necessity and I plan to use that same level of devotion to help other women. I truly believe my unique skill set and experiences have lead me to the field of birth work. I created Fit to Birth to combine all my knowledge and passions. I hope to provide resources, education, and support to pregnant women in Sacramento and beyond.

Maternal Wellness has been a Doula and Breastfeeding Support Organization since 2015. Maternal Wellness was one of the first Doula Organizations statewide back when Doula services were hardly recognized and were not covered or supported by Insurance companies or medical providers. When Doula Support was overlooked; Maternal Wellness continued supporting families and continued its advocacy on the importance of families needing support throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum. Maternal Wellness is an organization tailored to maternal-infant support giving you high quality and valuable services. We have experienced professional Doula’s and Breastfeeding experts who provide continuous physical, educational, emotional and informational support to families before, during and after childbirth to help them achieve the most satisfying experience possible.

My mission is to help educate and support parents through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. You deserve to have the empowered experience you’ve always dreamt of and deserve! I am a mother to 4 kiddos and am experienced with having 3 very different c-section experiences as well as a healing vaginal birth after those 3 c-sections. You deserve to be heard and loved during this beautiful time of your life and I’m here for it all!

Hello, my name is Leanna. I am a newborn nanny/postpartum doula. I’m here to guide and support you and your family during this transition. I take care of you so you can take care of your baby. That includes processing the birth, newborn care, recovery and healing, snacks, and light cleaning.

Hi parents! I’m Jessica Sinclair. I’ve worked with hundreds of families for over 20 years as a nanny, nanny agency owner, pediatric sleep consultant, potty trainer, parent and family coach, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and more. I am college educated in early childhood development and am a proud US military veteran. I love helping families and am looking forward to helping your family with…well, almost anything! :) Please reach out here or via my website www.CareBySinclair.com Thank you and I can’t wait to connect with you!

I am a doula because it's my passion. I have been assisting friends and relatives with their deliveries for over 22 years - I have been a certified doula for almost 2 years. I will provide resources and education Before, during and after birth. I will provide before & after birth visits. I will be with you through labor & deliver. I will also be support for your partner and empower them to help you, if that is your wish. Emotional & physical support for YOUR birth choices, Your body, your choice. I am fully vaccinated. Please reach out so we can see if I am a fit for you.

Welcome mama! Thank you for seeking help, you so deeply deserve it! I love working with millennial moms who feel lost after bringing home their baby. We spend a TON of time preparing for pregnancy and birth, only to be smacked in the face by the rollercoaster of postpartum. Night sweats? Unexpected tears and rage? Suddenly hate your beloved dog? I've been there, I promise it's normal. Together, we will navigate your individual journey through motherhood - calming the storm, fostering resilience, and developing self-compassion as we go. My goal: for you to know that you ARE a good enough mom, and you ARE the right mom for your baby. As we work on knowing that you ARE a good enough mom, we'll explore how past expectations of motherhood keep you from falling in love with the person you're becoming. We are our own worst critics (especially as moms), and comparison steals the joy of discovering the beauty of diverse expressions of motherhood. Let's look for the best in you - your kids do! Did you know this season of life is called matrescence? It's just like adolescence, but for moms. And it comes with a baby, sleep deprivation, and diapers (for you!). Fun? Not always. Beautiful? Beyond words. I can't wait to hear from you, mama! Request a consultation call today. Let's find your sparkle and meet the vibrant, colorful person we know you are!

Hi everyone! My name is Crystal Nightingale and I am a mother baby nurse and lactation consultant. I provide newborn care, postpartum, feeding and sleep support to new families. I am passionate about helping families make parenting easier. As a mom of 4 myself, I know firsthand how overwhelming, yet so rewarding being a parent can be. And support is so important! My goal is to bridge the gap in postpartum and lactation support. Many things have changed over the years in regards to the medical field, including newborn care and lactation, and I am excited to help your family navigate parenthood through evidence based education and resources. I will assist you to achieve your family goals, whatever you decide, I am here for you.

Hello - I Will be updating once I have completed the DONA certification class!

Hi, I'm a certified postpartum night dolus since 2021. I'm a mother of a set of twins, one girl & boy. While caring for my two infants I gained so much experience. From colic, preemie stage and the dreadful silent reflux as well as toggling tandem feeding and all fun stuff, I found my passion for the infant stage. Since then, I've been working with families guiding them through the most precious few months home with their growing family and looking to help more Parents in the Northern California area. I specialize in overnight care so new parents can rest, allowing them to be more present during the day. Resting, recovering and waking up knowing your baby was in experienced, nurturing hands. Teaching new parents all the tips and secret tricks to set your newborn up for a solid nighttime routine. I enjoy helping families establish a soiled night schedule, making the days enjoyable and memorable.

After retiring from a long career of working with children and families, I became a professional doula. I wanted to support and nurture birthing persons during this sacred time of their lives. I wanted to offer sacred holistic services to them, youth, and communities by partnering with them as they learn more about holistic reproductive wellness. I also wanted to educate them about the importance of preventive reproductive health care, maternal health justice, trauma-informed quality childcare, equity and advocacy, childbirth education and basic lactation support through coaching, training, and mentoring not only birthing persons but the community and new doulas. So, I immersed and dedicated myself to learning all that I could about how to support in this way. ​ I am the mother of two amazing adult sons and oftentimes reflect on my birthing experiences. They were both very different births but what helped me survive was the birthing team I chose and the village around me when I returned home and encourage those, I serve to embrace their community and build their village. ​ I am also a Childbirth Educator, an author, singer/songwriter, a Master of Ceremony and a speaker. I am a birth justice advocate that believes birth work is justice work and there is no way to separate one from the other!

Hi. I was born and raised in Walnut Creek. After my undergraduate work at UCLA and graduate school at LACC I returned to my home town to practice in 1994. My specialty has always been a combination of sports injury work, general spinal care and a specialty in the treatment of pregnancy related lower back pain. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

I am a super patient and flexible professional with 4 years paid experience.

Hi! My name is Trenee’! I have been a Neonatal intensive care RN for the last 7 years, and it’s truly my heart! I love helping families learn and get adjusted to life with a newborn! I recently relocated to the Bay Area and I’m currently working part-time in the hospital, however, I’m always looking for more ways to help families! Newborns are my passion and seeing my families gain confidence lights me up! I would love to lend my services to a family in need!

Hello everyone, I’m Ligia Carvalho, a certified postpartum doula passionate about supporting families as they transition into parenthood. I believe the postpartum period is a time of deep transformation—one that should be met with care, rest, and reassurance. My approach is rooted in nurturing both baby and parents, offering hands-on support with newborn care, feeding, sleep rhythms, cooking and emotional well-being. Every family is unique, and I tailor my care to meet your specific needs, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and truly supported. In my free time I like to cook, to go on hikes with my husband and travel to National Parks.

Hey Mama, I’m Eloise Riley. I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula serving Placer County. I believe that birth and postpartum is a sacred time and space that every woman and family deserves to feel honored, empowered, and embraced through. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. You deserve to feel known, seen, heard, supported, and cared for. There is no greater honor than to support a family bringing in its newest member. As your doula I’m here to support you through it all and I can’t wait to get started!

As a 31-year-old Brazilian mother and wife, I infuse my work as a postpartum doula with a personal touch and empathy. My own experiences have ignited a passion for empowering women through motherhood, and I am dedicated to helping families flourish in their new roles. My personal qualities shine through in my work: I am calm, effective, genuine, supportive, empathetic, trustworthy, reliable, communicative, and compassionate. I am committed to providing exceptional care and support to new families, helping them blossom and thrive.