Find a Doula Near Me in Merced, CA

Hello my name is Brandy Estrada and I have been a certified doula for a short very educational year. My former work were group homes, foster care, caregiving, cna, rna, respiratory care, management, and hospice care. Needless to say I have a broad background of caring for everyone from all ranges of life. From pregnancy to postpartum and infant care to beyond, it’s always been my calling. I believe in judgement free zones and adhering and listening to mothers. I am here to offer emotional and informational support. I believe everyone has their own way of doing things and it’s not my job to dictate but to listen and guide, with positive reinforcement, in a helping and caring manner. Making you comfortable and confident is the goal. When I have free time I like to go camping and traveling with my kids and husband. Our favorite place is Yosemite. They are my world.

Matrescence Doula, a compassionate responder. The developmental transition to motherhood. A body, mind and hormone shift rooted in our experiences with pregnancy and birth. Honest conversations about how your recovery and healing is going. Medi-Cal provider with no out of pocket cost. I am a compassionate responder www.compassionateresponder.com

Hi, I’m Jordynn, a birth doula serving families in the Central Valley. I’m passionate about helping parents feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. As a mother myself, I understand how personal and transformative the birth experience can be, and I believe every family deserves compassionate, judgment-free support and the space to make the choices that feel right for them. My approach is calm, encouraging, and deeply supportive. I love helping families understand their options, prepare for birth, and feel empowered to advocate for themselves. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth, my goal is to help you feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. When I’m not supporting families, I’m usually spending time with my husband and our three little ones.

Hi my name is Kristen and I am a DONA trained postpartum doula. My passion is giving moms and babies the fourth trimester they deserve and supporting them as they welcome the newest member of their family.

I am a DONA trained birth and postpartum doula.

Hi, I’m Zayleah! My journey into birth work began in the fast-paced world of hospital labor and delivery, where I served as a registered nurse. Today, I am a stay-at-home mom to my two sweet littles, a transition that deeply anchored my faith and transformed how I view motherhood. My love for Jesus inspires everything I do, driving my passion to walk alongside families during this sacred season. I truly believe our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made, and my mission is to help women feel safe, heard, and deeply supported to do exactly what we were beautifully created to do.

Hello, I’m Jill, a DONA certified birth doula. As a mother myself, I understand the required blend of emotions and preparation needed for this journey into motherhood. My practice is centered on creating a safe, secure and calm space where you feel empowered and informed. I will help you navigate your options with confidence, clarity and evidence-based information. I have always been a caretaker and have really found myself in doing birth work, it's something I am very passionate about doing. I am continually expanding my knowledge with volunteer doula work, as well as various classes in childbirth, Spinning Babies and anything I can find. When I’m not supporting clients, I love to spend time with my family and in nature. Puzzles are also something I really enjoy doing in my down time. 

My name is Caroline and I am a birth and postpartum doula located in Modesto, Ca. I have 4 children of my own and have experienced 4 completely different births. I Have always been drawn to everything pregnancy and birth and babies since I was in my early teens when I helped a friend labor during her birth. Since then I've been hooked. I would be honored to help guide you through this new journey, helping to educate you on the different choices you have during your pregnancy, labor and birth so that when it's time, you feel confident in the choices you make and can advocate for them. I can help you focus on what is important to you during your birth and postpartum and help you navigate any new emotions or situations because my goal is to make sure every parent feels heard, understood and not alone. I can also give you different resources in the community that can assist you if its something that is out of my expertise. Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation to see if Im the right doula for you.

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!

Hi, my name is Teresa Magana, a full-spectrum bilingual (Spanish) doula dedicated to supporting mothers and families through the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a mother of ten, I bring both deep personal experience and professional training to the families I serve. My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion, knowledge, and unwavering support so you feel empowered, informed, and truly cared for every step of the way. With over 20 years of experience as a financial coach, educator, and counselor, I understand that supporting a family goes beyond birth alone. I believe every mother deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported, and it is an honor to help guide families through this beautiful new chapter of life. My approach is rooted in holistic care and personalized support. I take the time to genuinely get to know each family, meeting you where you are and helping you envision the birth and postpartum experience you desire. Through education, advocacy, and compassionate guidance, I help you explore all of your options so you can make confident, informed decisions for yourself and your baby. It would be my honor to support you on this meaningful journey into motherhood.

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.

Hi! I’m Kaylee, a certified birth and postpartum doula, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), and Childbirth Educator serving Tuolumne County and surrounding areas. As a wife and mama of two, I understand how meaningful, overwhelming, and life-changing the journey into parenthood can be. My passion is helping families feel supported, informed, confident, and cared for throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every family deserves compassionate, judgment-free support and the opportunity to feel heard and empowered in their choices. I’m honored to walk alongside families during such a special season of life!

Nurturing growing families in our local community is our passion! We support women & families in our community throughout pregnancy, birth, & postpartum recovery. We offer childbirth education, body balancing for a smoother labor/birth & continuous birth doula services, including emotional, physical & educational support. Our 4th trimester postpartum doula services include breastfeeding support, newborn care & light housekeeping. Doula support improves birth outcomes, increases safety and satisfaction in the birth and postpartum experience, and helps mothers achieve successful breastfeeding; all of which increases confidence in new parents and lowers perinatal mental health disorders, such as postpartum depression.

Hi there 🤍✨ Welcome to Empowered Paths! I’m Rejeanna - a DONA-certified birth, postpartum doula 🤰🏼, childbirth educator 📚, and trained in breastfeeding education 🤱🏼, serving Stanislaus County and surrounding areas. I’m also a wife and mama to three busy boys 💙 who keep life fun and full. Motherhood is what led me here, and it’s why I care so deeply about supporting women during this life-changing season. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are beautiful journeys 🌿. You deserve to feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way 💛. Having the right support truly makes a difference, and every family deserves that. I have been so blessed to be able to spend my first 4 years as a doula serving under a group, Modesto Birth and Beyond, and getting to learn from them. I’m so thankful for the time I got to learn from them but am looking forward to serving moms with the knowledge I have but privately now.

I'm a birth doula serving families throughout the Central Valley. My passion is helping parents feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I believe every family deserves compassionate, nonjudgmental care and someone in their corner every step of the way. My approach blends evidence-based education with continuous emotional and physical support. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, epidural, induction, cesarean birth, VBAC, home or hospital, I meet you where you are and help you feel empowered to make the decisions that are right for your family. In addition to birth support, I provide lactation support, birth planning, postpartum guidance, and placenta encapsulation services. I proudly serve clients with private insurance and Medi-Cal plans, helping make doula care more accessible to families in our community. My goal is simple: to help you feel heard, respected, and supported from pregnancy through postpartum so you can focus on welcoming your baby with confidence.

Hi, I’m Anna—I’m a birth doula, and I’m here to support you through one of the most powerful experiences of your life. My role is to walk alongside you through pregnancy and birth, offering steady, compassionate support every step of the way. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I’m here to help you feel informed, confident, and truly cared for. I bring a calm, grounding energy to the birth space, and I’m all about making sure you feel heard, respected, and supported in your choices. From helping with comfort techniques and breathing to simply holding space during intense moments, I tailor my support to what you need most. I believe birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world—it’s about honoring you as the powerful, capable person you are. And I’m so honored to be part of that journey.

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!

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!

Birth is powerful, transformative, and deeply personal. My role is to support you through it—calmly, steadily, and without judgment—while also documenting your experience in a way that honors how it felt, not just how it looked. Whether you’re looking for full doula support, birth photography, or both, this work is rooted in presence, trust, and respect for your unique journey.

Hello! I am a Christian doula specializing in trauma-affected pregnancies/postpartum. I service the Fresno, Madera, Merced Area.