Imane Keylani

Oakland, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Imane Keylani

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there! I am a birth, and postpartum doula and I work to create a calm and safe space for you as you journey through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I prioritize your empowered and informed decision making, always turning you back to yourself and your intuition and ensuring you have all the information you need and want. I work with a holistic, traditional and Islamic framework. I believe in bringing in your belief system as the primary anchor to guide you through this process and am able to offer this especially, however not limited, to Muslim clients. When not working you can find me taking a class, running the lake in Oakland, laying in the sun somewhere or hunting for a coffee or smoothie with friends and their littles.

Recent review

Where do I even begin…. Imane is such a calm and peaceful presence. I only met her four hours before my baby was born — she was introduced to me by my original doula, who couldn’t attend because I was induced unexpectedly two weeks earlier than my due date. Even though we had just met, I immediately felt connected to her warm and positive energy. Inviting someone new into your birthing space isn’t an easy decision, but with Imane, it felt completely natural. She guided me through every contraction with such grace and reassurance that everything felt easier and more manageable. The name we had chosen for our son is Raihaan — and Imane happens to be the founder of “Rawh and Rayhan” same meaning different spelling. It felt like such a heavenly connection, as if things were meant to align that way. I am so grateful I said yes to having Imane step in. She made the birth of my second child feel calm, smooth, and truly special. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Imane! Forever grateful! 🤲🙏💕

- Mariam Arif

Ruta Lauleva Aiono

Oakland, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Ruta Lauleva Aiono

13 years of experience

Greetings & congratulations on your growing family <3 I have been a birth worker for the past ten years and have served families in a variety of locations, from a free standing birth center on the Arizona/Sonora border as an apprentice midwife, to home & hospital births all around the bay area. I approach this work from a place of trusting the mother/birthing person as an expert in their needs and experience and believing that given the right tools and support a family can advocate for the birth experience they want in any location. My approach is to prepare for labor with education in the prenatal period and work my clients to plan adequately for a postpartum that will nourish integration of this new phase of life. I also bring my background in holistic health and often refer clients to work with herbs, exercise and nutritional protocol to facilitate the experience they desire.

Recent review

Ruta is an amazing doula to say the least. She services her community as if her very existence is because of doula work. She is passionate about what her client needs, wants, and desires; to create an outcome that supports healthy baby and birthing person. Her attention to detail is always felt with love and thoughtfulness. Having Ruta as your doula would be one of the greatest decisions you can make for your birthing moment.

- Ke'xia D.

Jaontra Henderson

Oakland, California

Jaontra Henderson

5 years of experience

Greetings! My name is JJ (she/her) and I am a Full Spectrum Doula. I completed my Full Spectrum Doula training with Reclaim Our Birth Power Academy, which is an Afro-Indigenous Traditional Full Spectrum Birthworker school. The training I received there helped me to realize that my main role as a doula is to give you the information, support and care that you need to step into your power so that you can make decisions about your care based on your needs, wants and desires.

Alia Barnes

Oakland, California

5.0 (1 review)

Alia Barnes

5 years of experience

I’ve been a doula since 2020 and truly believe that postpartum support is essential to the physical and emotional well-being of the newly expanded family. I’m a mom and midwifery student, so I have a unique set of skills when it comes to providing postpartum care. Whether it’s cooking, caring for your newborn, or cleaning — I am happy to be an extra set of hands for families who are in the tender phase of welcoming a brand new tiny human into their world.

Recent review

My family was fortunate to have Alia as a student midwife and postpartum doula before, during, and after the birth of my second baby. In the prenatal appointments, Alia’s warm presence brought me joy and put me at ease. She is fun, yet gentle. She was eager to learn from our midwives and brought her own unique perspective from her experience. In a period of overwhelm, she offered to babysit our oldest to help provide moments of rest during the last months of my pregnancy. She went above and beyond. During the birth of my daughter, one of my midwives had Covid, and Alia rose to the occasion and was the midwife I needed during a home birth that was tiresome with 3 hours of pushing. Her calm confidence and warm nature helped carry me through the times that I felt like I couldn’t go on. As a postpartum doula, there was nothing that Alia wouldn’t do to help out. She is a baby whisperer and taught me many things for how to take care of our youngest. The greatest gift I got from working with Alia was developing a true and lasting friendship. She’s a special soul, and your life will be better just by knowing her.

- Michelle H.

Morgan Mettler

Berkeley, California

Morgan Mettler

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My journey in birth work started at age 12, when I had the unique experience of catching my little sister. At age 22, I started my work as a volunteer doula in Vermont, serving members in the community who lacked support. My early volunteer work gave me a deep understanding of how hospitals function, and how to work with medical staff towards the best possible outcomes for parent and child. In 2023, I was trained and certified through DONA, with mentorship by Penny Bussell Stansfield and Dr. Teri Nava-Anderson. Having been through two training programs has given me a diverse range of strategies to draw upon in our prenatal planning sessions and during your labor and birth! I have been honored to participate in many birth stories, each with unique circumstances and goals. I have experience supporting medicated and unmedicated vaginal births, scheduled and emergent Cesarean births with first, second, and fourth-time parents, queer parents, low-income parents, autistic parents, non-native English-speaking parents, sexual assault survivors, people with depression, and parents of color. I am a member of the queer community and this has strengthened my belief that all bodies deserve respectful, compassionate, and culturally humble care.

Keyani Harper

Berkeley, California

Keyani Harper

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there! I’m Keyani — it’s so nice to meet you. I’m a full-spectrum doula (fertility, birth, postpartum, pregnancy, abortion, and infant loss), a certified sleep consultant, and a longtime nanny. I’ve spent the last 6 years working closely with infants and families, and it’s truly where my heart feels at home. I’m based in the East Bay and serve families all around the San Francisco area. My approach is always trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and completely non-judgmental. At the end of the day, you know your baby best — I’m just here to support, guide, and cheer you on in whatever way feels right for you. I can’t wait to connect and be part of your journey!

Heather Morgan

Vallejo, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Heather Morgan

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

For as long as I can remember I've possessed a deep empathy and a desire to nurture others. After practicing massage therapy for seven years, I felt called to look for new and more impactful ways to serve and uplift using my skills and intuition. After having had two children of my own, the idea of working with families during their journey to parenthood felt like a natural direction to pursue. I received my certification in 2018 and I haven't looked back since! As a birth and postpartum doula I strive to offer intentional and evidence based support tailored to you, through active listening and acknowledgement of your personal truths and choices. I aim to become my highest self through service to others while embracing inclusivity and the beauty, complexity, and diversity within each individual and family.​ I support all families through the entire range of reproductive journeys.

Recent review

Heather was the perfect person to Support us through our pregnancy journey and during the delivery of our daughter. Her gentle approach and deep knowledge made me feel confident that we’d work well together. She has great instincts as a doula, is kind, generous and flexible. It’s been two and a half years since we worked together and I still think about how fortunate I was to have the opportunity to work with Heather, especially when I’m around new moms who didn’t have this kind of support. She will remain a huge part of my healthy and joyful birthing experience. Thank you, Heather, for supporting me in ways I didn’t know I would need.

- Angelica C.

Manuella Orsi

Rodeo, California

Manuella Orsi

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My journey as a doula began after years working as a nurse and witnessing how powerful support can be during birth. Becoming a doula allowed me to bring my passion for nursing back to life here in the U.S., after years of working as a nanny, and to continue caring for families in such a meaningful way.

Nancy 'Mikizollin' Chavez

Oakland, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nancy 'Mikizollin' Chavez

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Mikizollin is a first generation mexica-na who feels deeply tied to her family relations and culture. As a birth worker she wants to provide gentle and affirming care to her clients. She is committed to creating a safe space, positive experience and nurturing environment for the birthing person and their family. Mikizollin is all about supporting her clients to create the process and birthing experience they desire in a dignified manner. She trusts the knowledge of traditional modalities and believes alongside evidence based care practices this transformational time can create long lasting benefits. Mikizollin believes respect is important and every body deserves to have full autonomy. It is a great honor for her to empower her clients during these intimate and sacred processes.

Recent review

Nancy was an incredible support person during my labor and postpartum. She was warm, caring and most of all gave me all the information I needed to make choices that worked for me. She was nonjudgmental and I felt seen by her every step of the way.

- Margarita F.

Davon Crawford

Vallejo, California

Davon Crawford

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Davon Crawford is a certified full spectrum doula who provides spiritual, herbal, and energetic ceremony for women before, during, and just after pregnancy and birth. As a mother of four, Davon understands that pregnancy and birth is a sacred voyage that requires self love, fearless introspection, and focused strength in order to discover new possibilities in and through motherhood. Passionate about holistic healing, Davon understands that her purpose as your support partner is to empower your mind, cultivate your spirit, and enlighten your birth journey by holding space for you and your partner throughout your birth and postpartum experience.

Marina Poole

Redwood City, California

5.0 (1 review)

Marina Poole

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Marina Poole, a certified birth doula and prenatal yoga teacher. I’m passionate about empowering women to embrace their birth experiences with confidence and joy. Through a combination of physical and mental preparation, I support expectant mothers with tailored exercises, self-advocacy tools, and guidance to help them achieve a smoother, more empowered birth. I believe in the transformative power of birth and advocate for minimal intervention, fostering a gentle, non-traumatic experience that honors both mother and child. My approach is all about helping women reclaim their power and pleasure in the birth process, ensuring a positive, lasting impact on their journey into motherhood. Reach out if you're interested in planning a "natural hospital birth", birth center or home birth. I love everything about physiologic birth and am excited to help you do this!

Recent review

As first-time parents, Marina was the lighthouse that guided us through the uncertainty and stress of our high-risk pregnancy. She took special care from the moment we started working with her to listen to our history, heartaches, and questions and use that information to provide specific guidance at each stage of our pregnancy. We'd recommend her as a doula to any expecting mother!

- Deborah R.