Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Mission Viejo, CA

A calling that has been nurtured for 32 years. I began my career with children as a teenage babysitter. I have been fascinated by child development since I was little more than a child myself. Arriving in the USA in 1991 from Barranquilla, Colombia I was immediately employed by Universal Studios Child Care Center. This experience offered a wide range of infants to care for and deepened my desire to advance in my calling as a childcare specialist. It was in my interactions with various parents that I soon realized how what came naturally to me was frightening to some. In a very short time, parents were asking me to provide services outside of the care center. I was helping with establishing baby sleep schedules, nighttime care and creating baby routines for families. In 1998 I had met my birthing doula trainer and mentor Carmen of Gyntle Touch Birth. At Carmen’s recommendation I also became a certified massage therapist from Touch Therapy Institute. Immediately I offered my time as a birthing and prenatal doula to help low-income unwed mothers. This was my way of giving back in gratitude of my being able to pursue my life’s purpose and obtain a vast amount of experience with a diverse group of mothers. Over the last 32 years I have worked with hundreds of families, from birthing babies, preparing hospital care routines and directives, setting up nursery supplies, prenatal doula, lactation coach, night care, postpartum care, pregnancy and baby massage. Along the way I married and was blessed to deliver my own two children, with my mentor Carmen presiding as my birthing doula. A not so well-kept secret is that my husband and I are gourmet chefs, an additional service many families are excited to have made available to them. I consider myself truly blessed in that I am able to share in the most important part of a family. Incredibly, many of the children I have had a hand in raising continue to contact me throughout their life. I have had the wonderfully good fortune to attend many, confirmations, bar & bat mitzvahs, graduations from elementary, Jr. High, High School, College and recently my first Graduate school ceremony. I respect privacy and discretion, am able to travel, provide meal preparation and offer household management services.

I discovered a passion for caring for Moms and Dads while helping my daughter give birth to my first grandson. I am interested in keeping you comfortable, getting you the birth you want, and helping to defend your birth plan. I am a Spinning Babies Parent Educator (provisional), advanced VBAC doula and retired Hypnobabies instructor. I am also trained for the use of TENS in birth. In short I employ everything I can find to keep you safe, comfortable and calm. With over 9 years experience and helping with more than 110 babies, I would love to help you welcome your little one.

Hey Mama! I'm Christianna, a doula, a placenta encapsulation specialist, and a childbirth enthusiast who serves mothers during their pregnancies and births. I have seen and passionately believe that a woman's body is built for birth. Not only are women's bodies designed for childbirth, but mothers get to participate in the miraculous way a living soul enters this world. Being alive is truly a miracle, and I love being able to be present for such a sacred moment when a human being is born. It is my pleasure to educate and protect women as they prepare for this life-altering event. Childbirth can be both an intense and a glorious experience. Together, we will work to address your fears, educate you on your options, and prepare you for a day you will never forget!

I’m a Certified Yoga Therapist & Full Spectrum Doula specializing in trauma resolution & nervous system regulation. I use my extensive background in psychology, anatomy, physiology & yoga to support birthing people through conception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum.

My name is Mackenzie and I’m the face behind Sundream Doula. I am a birth doula + photographer based in Southern California with a love for all things salty + sandy. You deserve the birth + postpartum experience of your dreams. Whether you are seeking a doula to support + empower you throughout your birth experience or a photographer to capture your motherhood journey, I am here for you. You’ve got this, mama!

Hi! Nice to meet you! I am a birth doula & HypnoBirthing educator with a holistic approach to support. I bring no agenda, no specific birth philosophy and no bias into your story; I only offer my support with open arms, a nurturing heart, and listening ears. Each birth is so unique and each family deserves to have support that is unequivacally specific to their individual vision and needs. It's my passion to help create a peaceful atmosphere that feels safe and empowered. My role is to help you find tenacious confidence within yourself finding the ability to trust your body and your own powerful intuition. It is my desire to create a peaceful space where you can discover your voice and your strength. It's an honor of mine to be invited into the birth space and support families through this extremely intimate journey. It is one of my greatest joys to do this ancient and important work and I so look forward to connecting.

Asia Rikard is a Pacific Northwest native that has found her way to Orange County, California. She began her journey as birth and postpartum doula in 2016 through DONA and is committed to being a compassionate advocate to empower your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. With an education in intercultural peacebuilding (transformative mediation) and business she is prepared to create space and support for all birthing persons regardless of your circumstances and preferences. She has experience and training in prenatal and postpartum nutrition, trauma-informed care, acupressure, VBAC, home birth, babywearing, and twins/multiples. When she isn’t attending births and supporting through the postpartum period, Asia enjoys spending time with loved ones, swimming, hiking, enjoying live music, and baking homemade bread. Asia's hope is to empower, inspire, and support women to achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

Jas(she/they) is an LA born and raised, queer person with indigenous roots in central America. She is a traditional birth worker that supports individuals through the process of conception, pregnancy, loss, abortion,labor, birth and the postpartum. She supports folks with energy work such as limpias (cleansings) for themselves or a space and healing rituales (rituals for healing).Traditional birth ceremonies and using traditional healing methods to help heal and support people through their journeys. Jas is also a Reiki practitioner, a student of traditional midwifery learning from partera Mirna Amaya in Mexico,and other Parteras from Latinoamerica. They are a certified lactation educator and trauma informed practitioner.

hi! i was birthed into a mother 9 years ago and had an exceptional experience with a midwife & doula at a birthing center. it changed my life forever. after that, i became super passionate with educating women on their options for prenatal, labor, and postpartum. i created a guidebook for each and took a doula certification course during covid, so it was a weekend course and virtual. i still have my books to this day! i’m from a small town in south carolina where doula wasn’t widely known. i’ve helped friends along the way and am seeking to fulfill my passions in this realm here in orange county! i am a freelance artist as well specializing in many mediums. i’m so excited to meet you and provide all that i have to offer! 👩‍🍼🤰

Being a doula is truly a calling and a passion of mine. I love walking alongside expectant mothers and their families during one of the most beautiful and life-changing moments of their lives. My heart is to help every family feel supported, encouraged, confident, and cared for throughout her birth journey. My faith is at the heart of everything I do. I believe every birth is unique and a precious gift from God. Whether I’m offering comfort, encouragement, prayer, or simply a calming presence, my greatest joy is helping families welcome their little ones into the world with peace, love, and confidence

With over a decade of experience in hands-on healing work, Jenna Sophia merges her intuitive bodywork with compassionate support in the birthing process. Honoring the wisdom of the body, she empowers her clients to meet the moments that come, accompanying them with a gentle, grounding and deeply attuned presence. She helps her clients connect with their safety, breath, belonging, and innate capacity to create and bring life into the world. Alongside her doula and healing practice, Jenna Sophia is also a poet, musician, visual artist, and performer whose creative work informs the atmosphere she brings into her care. She believes art and creative expression can serve as medicine, opening pathways for reflection, emotional release, reconnection with self, and can be a compass for the path through the jungle of life. Mother to two adult children, Jenna Sophia's own birth process transformed her life. She is dedicated to supporting the full expression of the creative self, including through the process of birth.

Birth Photographer, Doula, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, Childbirth Educator, and Car Seat Technician with over a decade of experience in Southern California. Supporting families of all types at hospitals, birth centers, and home births.

I'm a traditional birth doula, birth photographer, and placenta encapsulation specialist. My heart is for serving and protecting women and babies. As a birth doula, I take a holistic approach to caring for mothers by providing nurturing guidance and hands-on support throughout pregnancy, birth, and immediately postpartum. I love helping women connect to their God given strength and wisdom. My own doula was instrumental in my peaceful HBAC (home birth after cesarean) which inspired me to become that support for other women. So here I am! I've said goodbye to my 9-5 and have committed to letting God guide me through serving families in my community during such a special time in their lives.

Hello! My name is Kelly and I am a birth doula in Lake Elsinore, CA. My three children (singleton and twins) were all born at home and that set me down this beautiful path. During those pregnancies I met many birth workers who changed my life, and my eyes were open to all of the many choices and options we have for ourselves and our babies. Informed consent, birth choice advocacy and childbirth education hold a special place in my heart.

Hi, I’m Kass, a birth and postpartum doula and somatic practitioner. I support moms through pregnancy, birth, and the ongoing postpartum period prioritizing safety from the nervous system. My work centers softness, safety, and integration, with the belief that when families are truly supported, they lay the foundation for strong, thriving beginnings. When I’m not doula-ing I am going to the beach with my family or getting into a good book or new recipe.

Hi, I’m Chloe Morin. Mother of two, a bonus mom of one, and now, a birth and postpartum doula. My journey into motherhood has shaped me in ways I never expected, revealing both the beauty and the deep vulnerability of bringing life into the world. I believe there are two moments in life when heaven meets earth—marriage and birth. Birth is raw, powerful, and life-changing, and no woman should have to navigate it alone. My passion is to stand with women in one of the most vulnerable times of their lives, offering support, advocacy, and a steady presence, no matter what their journey looks like. Beyond birth, I am dedicated to postpartum care that truly nurtures. The fourth trimester is just as important as birth itself, and every mother deserves care that honors her healing—physically, emotionally, and mentally. My goal is simple: to ensure women feel supported, seen, and strong in this transformative season of life. I would be honored to walk this journey with you.

Hello, I’m Fereshteh, a Birth Doula and midwife with over 35 years of midwifery experience in Iran. I have supported thousands of mothers with love and patience throughout their birth journeys. I serve families in Anaheim Hills and Irvine and work with Medi-Cal and various insurance plans. I proudly support all families, including LGBTQ+ and VBAC families, and I would be happy to be by your side during this beautiful journey and help make your experience calm, informed, and memorable 🌷 . My extensive background supporting women through pregnancy, labor, and birth allows me to provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and individualized doula support to families in California. My philosophy is to help each mother feel informed, confident, respected, and supported throughout her birth experience. I provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support while honoring each family’s preferences, values, and birth choices. I speak both English and Persian (Farsi), and I am passionate about helping families feel safe, empowered, and cared for throughout their birth journey.

Hello! My name is Jillian Manriquez. I am an enthusiast of humans helping humans. Although I have not experienced any of my own pregnancies, I have physically, mentally, and emotionally with my mom's three experiences. I've seen my mom go through each pregnancy differently as well as each of their births being unique in their own way but beautiful in every way. I have experienced seeing a supportive birth team by your side helps every woman feel more empowered and supported during this beautiful experience. My reason for becoming a birth doula is to come alongside each woman to support their desired birth plan and help them feel empowered through a vulnerable time.

Hi, I’m Tayna Chessman, founder of SoCal Doulas. We help Southern California families find personal birth and postpartum doula support. Our approach starts with listening to your preferences, respecting your choices, and helping you feel prepared and supported as your family grows. We offer birth preparation, labor comfort and partner support, daytime postpartum care, and overnight newborn support. We serve Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, with provider availability and care arrangements confirmed before booking. Insurance and employer doula benefits may be available; we review your individual benefits, any authorizations, and possible costs first. As a birth and postpartum doula, educator, and ProDoula trainer, I bring practical experience and a personal approach to supporting families. SoCal Doulas provides nonmedical emotional, informational, and practical support. Your medical team remains responsible for clinical care. Tell us your city, due date or baby’s age, and the support you’re looking for—we’d love to help you explore your options. Virtual birth education and birth-and-baby classes are available to families anywhere in California. Eligible clients may use approved insurance or doula education benefits; we verify the selected class, benefits, required authorization, and any costs before booking.

As your doula, my role is to support you and your family in the way that best helps you feel calm, confident, and present throughout labor. That might look like hands-on support to help you labor more comfortably at home, guiding your partner in how to do the same, offering gentle coaching as you breathe through contractions, or even quietly capturing photos and keeping loved ones updated. Every birth is unique, and I’m flexible to your goals and desires—even if they shift as labor unfolds. While some people picture doulas as very “woo-woo” or mystical, my style is more grounded and pragmatic. I believe in giving you practical tools, evidence-based guidance, and steady encouragement so you can navigate the challenges of labor with clarity and confidence. I love preparing families by educating them about what to expect and how to respond intentionally, rather than react impulsively in the moment. My professional background is in leadership, mentorship, and professional development, and I bring that same skillset into my doula work—helping you tap into your own strength, stay relaxed, and move through labor as smoothly as your body allows. My ultimate goal is to help you experience the fastest, easiest birth your body is capable of, while holding space for you to feel calm, supported, and fully present in the process.