Rebecca Gensch

Rocklin, California

Rebecca Gensch

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Becca. As a passionate birth worker, I've dedicated my life to empowering and supporting families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Inspired by Ina May Gaskin's profound words, I firmly believe that the birthing experience shapes one's emotions, mind, body, and spirit. My journey began with doula work in 2019, where I've had the privilege of witnessing strong mothers bring forth life. In the sacred space of postpartum, I've supported families through various challenges, from colic to postpartum mental health. In July 2020, my path took a new turn as I completed my Midwifery Assistant training, followed by blindly applying to the National College of Midwifery. Guided by local midwives, I'm on a transformative journey to becoming the best version of myself in the field. Over time, my business has grown, and I now lead an incredible team of passionate doulas. Our village is committed to supporting families without imposing our beliefs. We understand the uniqueness of each family and strive to empower you to make choices that resonate with your intuition and values. If you're seeking support during your journey, trust your intuition. Our team is here to be a part of your village, offering guidance and love. As the leader of this wonderful team, I ensure that each doula shares our philosophy: to help you feel empowered and ready for parenthood, without pushing any preconceived agenda. We're here to walk alongside you, embracing your individual path to parenthood.

Kylie Turner

Diamond Springs, California

Kylie Turner

2 years of experience

I am a postpartum doula, lactation specialist, and heart behind Motherbird Birthing, a practice rooted in slow, sacred care for the tender fourth trimester. I help new mothers feel nourished, seen, and deeply supported as they heal, through warm meals, emotional tending, breastfeeding guidance, postpartum belly binding, and gentle home care. My philosophy is simple: Mothers deserve to be mothered, while they mother. Whether you are preparing your nest or already in the thick of postpartum, I'm here to walk beside you, softly, intentionally, and with reverence for the mother you are becoming.

Kate Rosca

Roseville, California

Kate Rosca

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Kate and I am a certified birth doula. My heart is deeply committed supporting women and their families through the transformative experience of childbirth. With a compassionate and non-judgmental presence, I am here to offer physical comfort, emotional support, and empowering information—whether you’re welcoming your first child or adding another little one to your family. My goal is to help you feel confident, calm, and supported. Whether you are looking for a calming presence, guidance with pain management options, or simply someone to help advocate for your preferences, I am here to help you have the birth experience that aligns with your wishes and needs. Every birth is unique, and I’m honored to be part of this powerful and beautiful time in your life. I look forward to connecting and supporting you through this incredible experience! With warmth and care, Your Doula, Kate

Yasmin Balmaceda

Walnut Creek, California

5.0 (1 review)

Yasmin Balmaceda

¡Hola! Hello everyone, my name is Yasmin and I am a certified Postpartum Doula. I split my time between The Woodlands, TX, north of Houston, and Walnut Creek, CA, East of San Francisco in the Bay Area. I speak English and Spanish, we can communicate in whichever language you feel most at home with. I am passionate about the postpartum period, specifically the first 40 days, and providing care and love to nurture the mother back to health after giving birth. My passion is cooking and self-care. We will sit down together to plan menus to help aid in replenishing you and promote healing to your body during my time taking care of you. In addition to helping you transition to bringing home baby, I will fill your freezer with ready to eat meals to enjoy when I'm gone, focus on your rest to promote mental ease and relaxation, and provide an environment where you are being tended to and taken care of. My role strongly focuses on the recovery and healing of the mother. My interests in continuing to expand my abilities have directed me to continue my studies and expand into a holistic traditional approach to my postpartum work. I would love to be alongside you as you make your journey through this transformative time in your life.

Recent review

I don’t even know where to begin, hiring Yasmin as my postpartum doula was truly one of the best decisions I made as a first-time mom. I had an unexpected emergency C-section, my family and in-laws live out of state, and I came home feeling vulnerable, sore, and overwhelmed. I had a lot of anxiety during pregnancy and it continued after having my baby. Yasmin stepped in and filled my home with warmth, comfort, and the kind of support I didn’t even realize I needed. Before I even arrived home with my baby, she prepared my space so it felt peaceful and welcoming. Walking into that environment after surgery made an immediate difference in my recovery. She even recommended supplements to help my c-section heal. In those early days, Yasmin made it possible for me and my husband to actually rest. Even thought my husband was working from home, I needed someone who could focus on caring for me and our baby. Yasmin was that person. When I was in too much pain to sit up, she gently brought the baby to my bedside so I could breastfeed or bond without straining myself. Those small acts of care meant everything during such a vulnerable time. I also struggled with low breast milk production at first, and Yasmin supported me with so much patience and knowledge. She made me special teas and the most delicious, plant-forward meals. I didn’t realize how much fiber and nourishment my body needed after birth, but she did. Her meals were genuinely healing — comforting, flavorful, and exactly what my recovering body needed. She was also kind enough to make several freezer meals for me and my family to have once she left. She listened, encouraged me, and created a calm environment where I felt supported, seen, and truly cared for. I can honestly say my postpartum experience, especially recovering from a C-section would have been incredibly difficult without her. Yasmin helped me heal, nourished my body, and cared for me and my baby with care. I am grateful for her and wholeheartedly recommend her to any new parent. Every new mom deserves help and support postpartum.

- Carol S.

Kaila Stephens

Pleasanton, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Kaila Stephens

12 years of experience

Hello families! Congratulations on your new addition(s)! My name is Kaila Stephens and I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided care for infants and their families for over a decade. I have a background in Early Childhood Care & Education, advanced newborn care training, and expertise in feeding, sleep shaping, parent education, nursery and baby registry set-up. Bringing new life into the world is an incredibly special and exciting time for families, but it is also a vulnerable time. My practice is judgement-free. My primary goal is to provide your family with the most support and knowledge possible to set you up for parenting success. When I am not caring for babies or running my business, I enjoy going to the park with my son, walking my dog Nemo, tending to my garden or reading a good book.

Recent review

Kaila is simply amazing. She was with our family for the first ~15 weeks after our daughter was born (initially for 10 weeks but we loved her so much we extended). As first time parents we were nervous and a little crazed when our little one was born early at 38 weeks - from the moment she entered our home Kaila brought a calming warm energy. Not only was she incredibly sweet with our daughter, she was kind and supportive of us. We had great peace of mind knowing our little one was well cared for at night (and we got much needed rest!). Additionally in her capacity as a certified lactation consultant she gave advice and support, helping us monitor baby’s weight and advising on pumping / increasing supply when we struggled with breastfeeding. Kaila was sweet with our pups as well - she truly became a part of our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us through our first few months adapting as new parents. We’re more than happy to recommend her to any family looking for a reliable, kind and knowledgeable caretaker!

- Erin B.

Maya Jones

Pleasanton, California

Maya Jones

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Maya Jones a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Placenta Care Specialist dedicated to supporting you through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My mission is to create safe, empowering experiences for all birthing people—honoring your unique birth preferences, whether natural, medicated, cesarean, or VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Growing up in East Palo Alto, I was inspired by the strength of my community and the compassion of my grandmother and mother, who were community leaders and nurturers. Their example taught me to lead with advocacy, care, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others. With over a decade of childcare experience and a passion for birth work sparked in 2017, I founded All Hues LLC in 2023 to provide holistic, personalized care. My comprehensive training in Birth, Loss, and Postpartum Care, alongside certifications in Placenta Encapsulation and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety, equips me to meet your needs with evidence-based knowledge, practical tools, and emotional reassurance. I am committed to addressing inequities in perinatal care and providing inclusive, affirming support to all families, especially Black families, families of color, LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and surrogates. Through compassionate guidance, I help you navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood with confidence and ease. Whether you’re looking for birth planning, hands-on labor support, lactation guidance, postpartum recovery care, or placenta encapsulation, my goal is to ensure you feel seen, respected, and cared for every step of the way. Let’s create a birth and postpartum experience that empowers you to not just survive but thrive!

Allison Green

Martinez, California

Allison Green

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Allison Green & I am a certified holistic birth & postpartum doula. I love to support & nurture families through birth & postpartum so that love & care can ripple out into the community & inspire others. Recognizing birth as a rite of passage, I hope my clients feel seen, honored, & supported in their journey. I received my certifications through The Matrona & Cornerstone Doula Trainings. I have also completed the Innate Postpartum Care Practitioner Training. In addition, I am a trained Birth Story Medicine Listener.

Ajeet Saraswati

Lafayette, California

5.0 (1 review)

Ajeet Saraswati

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I am a birth doula certified through the somatic institute currently working on postpartum birth doula certification with international doula. Let me give you a little backround information on my services. Im also a certified massage therapist and do mobile prenatal and arvigo maya abdominal massage as part of some of my packages. The labor support I offer is hands on and pro-active; i can come to your house and go to the hospital with you if you like or just meet you there. I would like to know more about the type of birth you are envisioning . Feel free to go to my website in the meantime, my spiritual name is ajeet saraswati kaur and my website is uniquetechnique.online. If you would like we can hop on a call this monday sometime or you can reach out through my website. my number is 510-773-6389 and i so look forward to assisting you in achieving your goals. in health !

Recent review

Im so grateful I found Ajeet and was able to work with her both pre and postpartum. She offered in home prenatal massages that were very relaxing and therapeutic and felt great on my achy body. She was very supportive and always available for questions and concerns and to talk through my birth plan. I also just went in for a postnatal massage which felt great to loosen up my breastfeeding shoulders and neck and she also specializes in a technique to help your uterus heal. She is very kind and accommodating and I would definitely recommend her

- Lindsay K.

Karly Penton

Sonora, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Karly Penton

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey there! I’m Karly, here to help you navigate the wild world of the best job in the world, being a parent! With over 10 years of experience and a passion for helping others. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding another baby to the family, I’m here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need. When I’m not busy supporting other families as a doula, I am a mom of two amazing kiddos and a wife. Or you may see me assisting in bringing new life into the world as a Labor and Delivery RN. I recently started my journey as a pregnancy, birth, and postpartum Doula. I am also a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). After my own struggles with breastfeeding my daughter, I set out to become more educated and trained to help my patients, friends, and family with breastfeeding. I am passionate about getting parents thru the early days with a minimal amount of tears (sorry, there will always be some). If you need tips on latching, positioning, bottle feeding, figuring out pumping schedules, managing clogged ducts or mastitis or just need a support experienced mama in your corner, I’m your gal!

Recent review

Karly was an amazing doula and lactation consultant for my wife. She went above and beyond and was crucial in helping my wife feel more confident in breastfeeding before leaving the hospital. She was also a very kind and calming presence during labor. We can't thank her enough.

- Rob L.

Tynesha Bennett

Sonora, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Tynesha Bennett

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a doula, I hold a deep respect for the wonders of the human body, a passion in what nature has to teach us and a genuine love of people. I have been guided to birthwork by my own life experiences, including the birth of my children, and learning to co-exist with pelvic floor dysfunction. It is a deep honor to be able to provide compassionate support, evidence-based information and guidance to all birthing people. My passion is ignited when I spend time with my clients and hold loving space for their unique and transformative journey. As a Full Spectrum Doula, I support every type of birth, all birthing people and all reproductive experiences.

Recent review

When anticipating giving birth for the first time, I couldn’t have imagined just how crucial Tynesha’s role would be at my natural birth. Our prenatal sessions were informative and important for building a rapport that enabled her to support me exactly as I needed during my labor. During contractions, she offered pain relief by using counter-pressure techniques and heat application, as well as massage between contractions for my aching back. She anticipated my needs to suggest new positions and helped me establish a focal point (a candle) that became critical to staying calm during intense contractions and during the pushing phase. She supported my husband throughout the process as well, guiding him in assisting me. I labored at the natural birth center for 30 hours before giving birth, and Tynesha stayed by my side for almost the entire time - taking only a few very short rest breaks for herself - never showing me her fatigue but always providing calm, steady encouragement. The emotional support she provided reassured me when I felt overwhelmed. In addition to the important help she offered during my labor, Tynesha’s prenatal and postpartum visits have been wonderful. She has given me many ideas for caring for myself and my new baby as well as hands on support at my home. She provided a referral to a lactation consultant by contacting the consultant on my behalf with all of the information she had collected regarding my breastfeeding, streamlining the process. Her detailed written notes on my labor proved valuable as well when I had questions weeks after giving birth. I also need to say that Tynesha has a great sense of humor! Our appointments were truly fun and we shared lots of laughs, which has been especially important to me amid the challenges of the postpartum period.

- Mary L.

Michelle Low

Sonora, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Michelle Low

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified Labor, Postpartum and Newborn Care Doula. I Provide comprehensive educational, physical and emotional support during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. I also teach childbirth education classes and postpartum and newborn care classes. Package deals available!

Recent review

Michelle was a great support person in our birthing process! We are super thankful for her!

- Logan K.

Tiffany Murphy

Vallejo, California

Tiffany Murphy

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Supporting birthing people realize their ability to achieve their desired and safe birth outcomes. I intend to educate and encourage you and your community mentally, physically, financially, and emotionally.

Gabriela Tripp

Vallejo, California

Gabriela Tripp

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Gabriela. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, and newborn sleep specialist. Based in Vallejo Ca, and serving most of the Bay Area. As your doula I will share information, experiences, get to know your, provide emotional support so you can feel secure during pregnancy and postpartum. I help you understand a little more about what childbirth, giving you information that will help you make the best choices for you and your baby. Newborn care, and breastfeeding is also part of the things we will practice and talk about during our pre natal visits. I’d love to share more about my experiences with you, so please feel free to message me here or over email. Let’s make your birth and postpartum experience more positive together.

Mayara Beers

Vallejo, California

Mayara Beers

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Mayara, originally from Brazil, I have over 6 years of experience in child care. I began my career as a nanny and have since grown into a dedicated Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. My mission is to provide families with the care, guidance, and reassurance they need during this precious time. I offer personalized support for new moms and their babies, ensuring you feel rested, confident, and cared for. With a calm, nurturing approach and expert knowledge of newborn needs, I’m here to guide you through this beautiful transition. Whether you’re seeking newborn care advice or simply need time to rest, I’m committed to making your experience smooth and joyful

Anabel Polanco polanco

Hayward, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Anabel Polanco polanco

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified postpartum doula and lactation educator, also have. A birth doula too, I have many families that I worked through carrot ensure, I have it experience with one baby and twins as a postpartum provider, working with over 150 families in Seattle, WA, LA CA and the Bay Area.

Recent review

We hired Anabelle as a postpartum night doula for the first few weeks after my daughter’s birth back in April. We were very happy with her service and found her to be trustworthy and reliable. She always showed up right on time and did a great job with taking care of my daughter’s night time feeds, putting her to sleep, diaper changes and washing my breast pump and bottle parts. Thanks to her I was able to catch up on some much needed sleep after knowing that my daughter was in good hands. We even extended our contract with her for a few more weeks. However, as she was traveling and had a contract with another family that was coming up she asked if it was okay to send her backup instead for those weeks. We really liked her backup Elida as well and don’t have any complaints about her service either. Overall I would recommend her (and her amazing backup) to any family looking for a good night doula!

- Aathira S.

Kamilah Henderson

Hayward, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kamilah Henderson

7 years of experience

Hello! I am a proud Bay Area native and devoted mother. As a postpartum doula, I’m here to offer a calm and steady presence, with plenty of experience and a heartfelt commitment to supporting you through your unique postpartum journey. Whether it’s newborn care, breastfeeding support, emotional reassurance, or simply allowing you to rest and recover, I offer gentle, attentive care. Families can count on me as an extra set of caring hands and a trusted presence during this beautiful and transformative chapter of welcoming new life.

Recent review

Kamilah supported us through evening and night support for my boy. She helped us understand baby cues and how to transition out of swaddle and how to put baby into bassinet. She also helped with understanding various bottle nipples and gave us training before delivery how to swaddle, dress the baby. She also recommended baby stuff that we should buy. She is very professional and I am also grateful for the emotional support provided by her during this difficult time. I never had to worry about my baby when she was around which certainly helped with faster recovery. She maintained a very positive and calming environment in the house for my baby. I would highly recommend her and would love to work with her again in future.

- Shruti S.

Imani Lopez

Vallejo, California

Imani Lopez

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello Everyone! My name is Imani Lopez (They/Them). I am a full spectrum doula and childbirth educator serving Solano and surrounding counties. I have been a birthworker for two years now and serve clients multiple capacities. I can support with education and planning, labor and birth, and postpartum. I believe everyone deserves support during such big life transitions and I would be honored to be called in to support you.

Camila Lee

Castro Valley, California

5.0 (8 reviews)

Camila Lee

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am Camila, founder of Sweet Tangerine Newborn Care. I am originally from Brazil and first moved to the U. S. as an Au Pair, but my story as a caregiver didn't start there. I've been working with children since 2011 when I started teaching preschool. Since then, I have always been involved in the area of education and child care. When I moved to San Francisco, I also had the opportunity to work as a nanny taking care of infants and toddlers. Being around babies and kids, and teaching them to develop and become amazing humans is a big part of me. I have dedicated myself to learning more and specializing in newborn care, which is the area that I love the most, especially now that I became a mom myself. Additional to my vast experience, I have a Master's degree in education science and many complementary courses in the area, such as Newborn Care Specialist, CPR, and first AID.

Recent review

We are so grateful for the support Camila provided as our postpartum doula. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, which gave us so much peace of mind as new parents. Thanks to her help, we were able to get great nights of rest knowing our baby was in expert hands. Camila went above and beyond to set us up for success. She provided us with a baby feeding and sleeping schedule—both day and night—that gave us a clear framework to follow for our child’s healthy growth. She also taught us many little tricks and soothing techniques that our baby really enjoys, which have made daily care so much easier. On top of that, she shared valuable guidance on breastfeeding and latching, which made a big difference in our confidence and comfort. Beyond her care, Camila always took the time to explain what she was doing and why, making sure we felt prepared to take things on our own. Her calm presence, thoughtful teaching, and genuine care made all the difference in those early weeks. We recommend Camila without a doubt to any family looking for postpartum support—she’s truly wonderful.

- MC C.

Briahna Baskett

Vallejo, California

Briahna Baskett

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! My name is Briahna and I am a full spectrum doula and lactation counselor. As a mother of 3, I have experienced all the joys of motherhood and the challenges that come with it. After birthing my son in 2016, I knew I wanted to support other birthing people. I believe child birth to be a transformative and rewarding experience while understanding how difficult it can be. My hope as a doula is that I can help other mamas navigate the complexities of child birth and mothering through education, holistic practices and tradition.

Pontsho Pridesworth Tsiane

Oakland, California

Pontsho Pridesworth Tsiane

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a certified Birth and postpartum doula and a Childbirth Educator. I've assisted in 15+ births. I'm very passionate about birth and helping families through their journey of childbirth. I would love to be your birth best friend.