Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Merced, CA

I’m a parent of two, and passionate about educating individuals about how to have an amazing birth!

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

Hello! I am a Licensed Midwife (LM), Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) proudly serving families in Visalia, California, and the surrounding communities. I specialize in home birth and community-based midwifery care, providing personalized, evidence-based support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and lactation. MY holistic approach empowers families through compassionate care, informed decision-making, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique needs. My dual expertise in midwifery and lactation provides seamless support for families in their transition to parenthood, helping them feel confident and well-supported in all aspects of birth and infant feeding. I’m passionate about creating safe, meaningful birth experiences and helping families thrive during this transformative time. Thank you for considering my services. I looks forward to supporting you and your family!

Hi! We're Aquarius Midwifery, a team of licensed community midwives proudly serving families throughout Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley. We provide personalized, relationship-centered care for those planning a home birth, exploring Hybrid Care with a hospital birth, or seeking in home postpartum midwifery care. Our services include comprehensive prenatal care, home birth, water birth, postpartum home visits, newborn care, lactation support, and newborn screening. We believe you are the primary decision maker in your care, and we're here to provide the education, clinical expertise, and support you need to make informed choices throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With an office in Pleasant Hill, we offer home birth in Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, Brentwood, Oakley, Lafayette, Danville, Orinda, Moraga, Pittsburg, Antioch, and communities throughout Contra Costa County. As well as Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Dublin, Livermore Pleasanton, San Ramon and the rest of the Tri-Valley We would love the opportunity to meet you and help you explore your birth options.

Hi family! I’m Lidiane, and my journey has always been driven by a deep passion for supporting families. For the past 9 years, I have dedicated my life to being a professional nanny, a role that allowed me to witness the beautiful, challenging, and transformative moments of childhood and parenthood up close. This long-standing experience naturally led me to my true calling: becoming a Doula. My philosophy is rooted in providing compassionate, evidence-based support that honors your unique birth and postpartum preferences. I believe that every parent deserves to feel empowered, heard, and cared for during this sacred transition. Having worked with families from diverse backgrounds, I bring a calm, organized, and multilingual approach (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) to ensure you feel fully supported every step of the way. I’m not just here to provide a service; I’m here to be a steady hand and a warm heart for your growing family.

I’m Jessica Hopp, Founder and CEO of CuraNatal Health. As a mother and perinatal provider, I built this practice with one clear mission: to make high-quality, insurance-covered support accessible to families during pregnancy and postpartum. I’m passionate about building strong provider teams, serving our community with integrity, and ensuring families never have to navigate this season alone.

Kaiayo Z. Shatteen (they/them/theirs) is a Queer Parent of two young adults. They live on the Unceded Land of the Lisjan Ohlone People in Oakland, CA, where they are a Certified Professional Midwife, Reproductive Justice Advocate, and an LGBTQIA2S+ Equity Consultant. They give thanks to their Ancestors for guiding them daily. Kaiayo has a deep commitment to ending the injustice that puts BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Gender Non Conforming communities at the bottom when it comes to positive birth outcomes, access to inclusive health care, and equity in the workplace. Kaiayo is also a contributor to the book, The Majestic Place: The Freedom Possible in Black Women’s Leadership. They are a practicing Buddhist, holding The Five Precepts and The Eightfold Path near their heart. Kaiayo shares the benefits of their sobriety and the joys of staying on the path of recovery. They are open, free, and live courageously with love, joy, and compassion. Kaiayo is a Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Midwife and has started a homebirth midwifery practice in Huichin/Oakland, CA..

Hi, I’m Emma—founder of Solstice Birth Co, and a birth worker with over a decade of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My journey into this work began in a deeply personal way—witnessing birth as a child, I was struck by how powerful, raw, and transformative it was. That early experience stayed with me and ultimately led me down the path of midwifery. Years later, I went on to have my own home birth with my daughter in 2009—an experience that further rooted my belief in the body’s innate wisdom and the importance of feeling safe, supported, and truly seen during birth. I went on to train as a traditionally trained midwife (CPM, LM), working hands-on with families across California and building a strong clinical and intuitive foundation in the midwifery model of care—one that honors pregnancy and birth as physiologic, sacred, and deeply human experiences. At this time, I am no longer offering home birth midwifery care. Instead, I’ve shifted into a more integrative and supportive role—one that allows me to walk alongside women and families in a deeply personalized way through Solstice Birth Co.

I provide out of hospital, midwifery care for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I also offer childbirth education in person and online. I am a Licensed Midwife and Certified Massage Therapist. I listen deeply and listen well, hold space for your birth dreams to come to fruition, while also being present with the natural unfolding and all the mystery that comes with every birth! Call, text or message me for a free consultation!

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.

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.

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.