Anabel Polanco polanco

Hayward, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Anabel Polanco polanco

16 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.

Dainara Santos Lima

San Jose, California

Dainara Santos Lima

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Dainara Santos Lima, and I am a certified doula passionate about supporting families during the postpartum period. I believe every family deserves compassionate, respectful, and personalized care during this transformative time. My approach is centered on emotional support, evidence-based information, and creating a calm, safe environment where parents feel confident and empowered. I value active listening, gentle guidance, and honoring each family’s unique needs, choices, and cultural background. It would be an honor to support you on this beautiful journey into parenthood.

Petra Cruz

Modesto, California

Petra Cruz

5 years of experience

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!

Sheila Daniel

Oakdale, California

Sheila Daniel

12 years of experience

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.

Hailey Benbow

Oakdale, California

5.0 (6 reviews)

Hailey Benbow

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

We thoroughly enjoyed working with Hailey. She was an incredible doula—supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely thoughtful every step of the way. Hailey took the time to walk us through every possible scenario and made sure we felt prepared and confident. In the hospital, she worked seamlessly alongside our care team and advocated for us with such calm, steady presence. We truly couldn’t have done it without her. We are so grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled doula.

- Stevee Machado

Kaitlyn Marty

Manteca, California

Kaitlyn Marty

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Congratulations on this beautiful chapter of your life! As a birth and postpartum doula, I believe in empowering families with unwavering support, guidance, and nurturing care during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. I believe every parent deserves to feel confident, respected, and deeply cared for as they welcome their sweet little one.

Jamie Peters

Lathrop, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jamie Peters

7 years of experience

Jamie Peters is a certified birth and postpartum doula with a passion for all things birth and baby. She’s a local mom of 4 with a caretaking background, who’s great at offering support to families both physically and emotionally along their journey from pregnancy, birth and into postpartum. You can expect compassionate, knowledgeable care from Jamie by your side in the delivery room or in the comfort of your home as you transition to the 4th trimester

Recent review

Having Jamie by my side as my doula during two births was the best decision I made during pregnancy. She was was so helpful, sweet and compassionate. She helped me through labor at my most vulnerable time and also guided my husband through and helped him help me. She brought a sense of calm into the room and I truly don’t think I could’ve had the positive birth I had if it weren’t for her!

- Aly B.

Anna Nguyen

Tracy, California

Anna Nguyen

Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna Nguyen and I am a birth doula located in Tracy, California. My passion is to help women find their voice for a confident birth. Coming from my own birth experience, I believe birth can be natural and empowering with the right support, environment, and mindset. My practice is to inform and provide emotional support for parents and create a birth plan that is right for you. In my free time, I enjoy taking mindful walks, going to the farmer's market on Saturdays, and exploring new places to eat with my two boys and husband.

Kaylyn Gomez

Tracy, California

Kaylyn Gomez

3 years of experience

I have been a postpartum doula for 2 years now and have been with over 20 families. I am also a breastfeeding peer counselor and sleep training consultant.

Katelynn Galvin

Linden, California

Katelynn Galvin

7 years of experience

I’m Katie Galvin, Postpartum Doula and Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritional Practitioner. After my own experience with “postpartum anxiety & depression,” (which was really undiagnosed postpartum thyroiditis) I decided to become a functional practitioner to help other moms navigate common postpartum hormonal changes using a holistic approach. Conventional medicine often fails new moms by dismissing their concerns or offering pills as the only solutions to common (but not normal) symptoms like: anxiety, depression, irregular/heavy/painful periods, insomnia, hot flashes, etc. There are better options! I use functional lab testing to identify imbalances in the body and help bring it back into balance through functional nutrition and lifestyle changes so moms can get back to feeling their best!

Bykema Mobley

Stockton, California

Bykema Mobley

8 years of experience

Bykema here the Doula and Herbalist behind eXillent Body Herb & Womb Wellness L.L.C I am 27 and the mother of 2 beautiful children ages 4 and 1. I currently serve the San Jouquin and Bay Area I love to cook, hang out with family, learn, and hike . I enjoy pretty much anything that involves nature , outdoors also my babies. My mission extends beyond merely attending births; I am dedicated to educating women and families about the wonders of the womb. Through my work as a doula, I aim to dispel fears surrounding childbirth and replace them with a sense of empowerment and positivity. I firmly believe that every woman deserves to approach birth with confidence, fully aware of the incredible strength within her.

Brandy Estrada

Merced, California

Brandy Estrada

2 years of experience

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.

Kristina Marguerita

Merced, California

Kristina Marguerita

20 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Matrescence Doula, a compassionate responder. The developmental transition to motherhood. A body, mind and hormone shift adjacent to adolescence. Rooted in our experiences with pregnancy and birth. Honest conversations about how your recovery and healing is going. Specializing in still parent's experience with loss of birth. A Medi-Cal provider with no out of pocket cost. Telehealth available. My personal philosophy: I am mission minded combining consistency with responsibility: We agree to make proud choices together, outcomes of satisfying achievements, with the ability to make decisions, and to confidently trust ourselves. With love and compassion, we journey.

Skye Hackney

Valley Springs, California

Skye Hackney

4 years of experience

Hello, I'm Skye Hackney with September Skye Doula Services, serving Calaveras, Amador and Tuolomne counties. I believe that child birth doesn't have to be scary. I understand that childbirth sometimes doesn't go as planned and planning for the unexpected can be scary. So how do you plan for the unexpected? With the help of a knowledgeable birth coach. I believe everyone deserves to be supported, encouraged and empowered during pregnancy, birth and beyond! My objective as a doula is to provide compassionate guidance and support, both physical and emotional, to birthing people and their families throughout the entire birthing process. I aim to uphold your choices and provide reliable resources, and information. Through the preservation of bodily autonomy, and access to information, resources and support even when birth doesn't go as planned, it doesn't have to be traumatic. I know that you are the expert on your family and my job is to serve you in whatever way works the best for you. How can I help you have a peaceful birth?

Shayanna Love

Dublin, California

Shayanna Love

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Shayanna Love! I’m a full-spectrum doula, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for families and youth in our community. Through my practice and my organization, Love’s Pathway, I support families holistically—whether it’s guiding expecting parents through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, or creating safe spaces for young, system-impacted parents to grow and thrive. With a background in criminal justice, youth development, and lived experience supporting at-risk adolescents, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally rooted, and loving approach to everything I do. If you’re looking for support on your parenting journey, interested in collaborating on community initiatives, or just want to connect—I’d love to hear from you!

Hazel Sterling

San Ramon, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Hazel Sterling

3 years of experience

GREETINGS ~ I AM A PRENATAL/BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVING BAY AREA FAMILIES WITH A PASSION TO ADVOCATE, INFORM AND SUPPORT EMOTIONALLY AND BEYOND.. I SPECIALIZE IN HOLISTIC CARE & FAITH BASED CARE WHEN ENCOURAGED. WHOLE FAMILY NURTURING (WHERE I SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH OTHER CHILDREN & THEIR CARE NEEDS, ETC.) I FIND PRIVILEGE IN DOING THIS WORK AND SUPPORTING EACH INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY TO BRING LITTLE ONES EARTHSIDE.

Recent review

My birth doula was amazing she helped me so much during labor, thanks to her my labor was quick and easy! She was very experienced and help me answer any questions I had, her presence was very calming, positive and assuring! Absolutely recommend!

- Maria V.

Luiza Nascimento

San Jose, California

Luiza Nascimento

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

With over seven years of experience caring for babies and children as a caregiver, I have always felt called to nurture, support, and uplift families during life's most tender moments. Ever since stepping foot in the postpartum care world, I found my passion and truly fell in love. As a doula, I offer gentle, hands-on support to new mothers and their families during the sacred postpartum period. My care is rooted not only in deep compassion and intuition, but also in the latest evidence-based practices and research in postpartum care, infant development, and maternal health. My philosophy is that when science and heart come together, families feel more confident, supported, and empowered. I show up with a calm presence, knowledge, and unconditional care.

Azure Stewart

Fremont, California

Azure Stewart

Accepts insurances

I am also a Holistic Fertility Doula, Reiki/Womb Reiki and Yoga practitioner, and Postpartum Doula (In Training). I provide Womb Release Ceremonies for individuals who have experienced harm/trauma to the womb. I come from a lineage of Bodyworkers and Midwives. I enjoy supporting folx and holding space while they are on their healing path. I look forward to supporting you.

Melissa hernandez

San Ramon, California

Melissa hernandez

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello , I am a postpartum and birth doula . I have been supporting families since 2014 and have a true passion for supporting new parents . I offer a loving , warm, evidence based practice and offer no judgement whatsoever. I support all families. I am a parent to triplet boys who are 12 and have a lot of experience with multiples .

Amanda Martins

Santa Clara, California

Amanda Martins

6 years of experience

My journey started when I finished my studies in early childhood education in Brazil and worked with children of all ages including children with emotional and behavioral disorders. One day I had a opportunity to help my friend on her postpartum and I felt so helpful and happy to give her the love and support she needed. After that I immersed myself in the world of motherhood, I felt so passionate and became a postpartum doula. I also had the amazing experience when I had my own sunshine boy, and being a mother is so unique and wonderful but also very challenging. Today I am so accomplished to do my job as a postpartum doula! I know the importance of having a Doula to help, and support a mother and family in their pre-birth, delivery and also in the difficulties encountered in the postpartum journey.