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.

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 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! 👩‍🍼🤰

Hello, my name is Shanna E. Stevens, and I am the heart and hands behind Pleasant Passage Doula. As a certified birth doula, mother of five, and grandmother, I bring not only professional training but also lived wisdom and compassion into every birth space I enter. My journey into birth work is rooted in a deep calling to support families through one of life’s most sacred transitions—with presence, encouragement, and care that honors the unique story of each family. I understand that birth is not just a physical experience—it is emotional, mental, and spiritual. My role is to hold space for all of it. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I meet you where you are and walk alongside you with steadiness and respect. I believe birth is a profound rite of passage that belongs to the birthing person and their family. My philosophy is grounded in three values: 🌿 Empowerment through knowledge – When families are informed, they can make choices that feel aligned with their values and desires. I provide evidence-based resources, practical tools, and gentle guidance so you feel confident in your decisions. 🌿 Unwavering support – Birth can be unpredictable, but you are never alone. I offer continuous emotional reassurance, comfort measures, and advocacy, ensuring your voice is heard and your needs are respected throughout the process. 🌿 Respect for your unique journey – No two births look the same. I honor your cultural background, preferences, and intuition. My goal is not to shape your birth into my vision, but to help you feel safe, seen, and supported in yours. It is my honor to walk beside families as they welcome new life. Every birth is sacred, and I consider it a privilege to witness your strength, resilience, and love as you step into parenthood.

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.

I am an experienced Postpartum Doula & Neworn Care Specialist with over 15 years of experience caring for precious newborns with both day and overnight services. Along with my incredible background, I am living my passion and walking alongside every client to offer customized support fills my heart. I want all of my clients to embrace this time and become the most confident and joyful new parents. I am here. :)

I am a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Aromatherapist, and Herbalist and my practice serves all of Orange County,Ca. I believe that Nature is our first teacher and giving birth is a beautiful, NATURAL occurrence. I am here to inform you, empower you, and facilitate the birthing experience you deserve. I commit myself mentally, physically, and emotionally to every expecting mother I connect with. I believe with more information given to women they are better able to prepare themselves when it comes to labor + delivery. Making labor and delivery less of a “scary” event.

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.

Hi! My name is Rachel Gonzaga and I am a certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula located in Southern California. I teach in-person group and private HypnoBirthing classes locally in my area. My mission is to challenge misconceptions about birth and the body, eliminate fear, and shift the narrative surrounding birth. My desire is to provide a space where you can learn about the natural process of birth, find community, and feel peace, calm, and even excitement as you approach your birthing experience. It is my heartfelt desire for every woman and family I serve to have a peaceful, supported, and informed prenatal and birth experience. I would LOVE to support you during this special time. Birth is truly magical and I would feel honored to be a part of your journey!

After having 6 home births of my own, I knew that I wanted to help other families have beautiful birth & postpartum experiences. I used Hypnobirthing methods for all of my own births. In 2011 I was trained as a (DONA international) Doula. Since then I was trained in Hypnobirthing methods, Belly binding, Abhyanga massage, natural doctoring, and other holistic practices. I have attended many different types of births, including hospital, home and birthing center births. I also offer in person and virtual child birth education and preparation. I Consult with you on birth and postpartum choices and how to be best prepared physically, emotionally, and mentally for your ideal birthing & postpartum experience.

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.

Hey mama, I’m Pam! I’m so glad you’re here. Being a doula brings me so much joy. It’s truly my passion and such a gift to walk alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of motherhood. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula based in Ontario, California. With a background in women’s health and fertility support, I bring both heart and knowledge to the care I provide. My goal is to help you feel confident and at peace throughout your journey. I am here to offer steady support, guidance, and encouragement so you can trust your body, your choices, and the process, knowing you are never alone. When I’m not serving mamas, you’ll probably find me at Disney with my husband, soaking up all the magic, with the best treats.

Hi, I’m Kortney! Growing up, I was afraid of birth. When I became pregnant with my first, birth became inevitable. Navigating pregnancy and birth preparation was overwhelming and never ending. I took a childbirth class and it was like have a tour guide to help me navigate on my journey. I became passionate about doing this for others as well. Luminary Birth provides comprehensive childbirth education to shine a light on your power from within and from those who came before you. To empower birthing people to make informed decisions for themselves and their babies throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. ​ Our mission is to provide a safe, sacred space where all people can feel welcome and open while we pull back the curtain on birth and explore what is happening to the human body, what our options are, and how we can find support for all that is to come.

Planning for a baby is a challenging and hectic time in any parents life. Trinytei is your personal contractor for everything baby and maternity. Via our doula services, and maternity concierge services we help address maternity care, racial and health disparities through out the US. Our goal is to make it as stress free and easy as possible through preparation, and education; you and your family can have non stop support through the journey of pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. Trinytei has 10 years caregiving experience with children and 7 years staffing experience and Baby Planning experience. Trinytei has studied as an apprentice under her elders for over 5 years and has far exceeded the expectations of her clients, possessing a knowledge that is far beyond her years and a life long input on her family's tutelage. Today she teaches all our online and virtual services. Want to see how she can help you? Contact us here!

I’m Khrystyna Kanevska, a birth doula based in Calabasas, CA, originally from Kyiv, Ukraine. I’m here to offer you birth support that respects your choices, honors your instincts, and holds space for you to step fully into your power.

I found my way to birth work through a journey of infertility and loss. I have found my passion in helping others transition through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Hello everyone my name is Tasha Nelson and I am a Christian doula! I have been working as a newborn care specialist since 2011. I fell in love with the opportunity to support families during one of the most extraordinary but exhausting times in their lives. Working as a newborn care specialist allows me the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of families. I enjoy supporting new parents during a crucial life stage and find immense fulfillment in positively impacting the well-being of both the baby and the family through specialized care, including feeding, sleep routines, and overall development guidance during the early months of life. I have worked with many infants, including premature infants and twins. I have supported mothers with breastfeeding, from milk storage, supply issues, latching problems, and more. I have also helped families who want to use formulas by providing my knowledge and support with brands and looking out for milk intolerances and digestion issues. I am knowledgeable about colicky infants, tongue ties, reflexes, cradle caps, oxygen machines, and more. I love helping families set up their nurseries to help create a safe sleep environment conducive to fostering healthy sleep habits from night one. I am open to helping families in any way I can, including bottle washing, sanitizing, and keeping the infant areas clean and organized. I am comfortable working with hands-on parents and completely taking over with the infant, doing whatever I can to offer the most support. I have worked with many different families, and I love to be able to come in and uniquely tailor my support to each family, background, beliefs, and lifestyle. I can be an educator and friend while providing guidance and support to help families feel more confident in their abilities and skills. Being able to do this job is my passion, and I feel blessed.

Hello, my name is Ugo Edu and I am a praying doula living in Palmdale, CA. I am certified as a full-spectrum doula, holistic fertility doula, and a childbirth educator. I work with women and couples to be as prepared as possible for birth and postpartum. I have a research background and passion for maternal and reproductive health and substantial training to support your fertility, birth, and postpartum needs. I am here to guide and support your preparations towards what you want. I also help women in seeking post-abortion care, prayer, and healing. I love tea, oceans, learning, spending time with my family, traveling, and nature.

Hi, I’m Danya! I’m originally from Texas and earned my degree at the University of North Texas, but I’ve happily made the Antelope Valley my home. I’m passionate about helping to fill the gaps in maternal care in our community and providing thoughtful, non-judgmental support for women throughout birth and the postpartum journey. When I’m not supporting families, you can usually find me baking something delicious, getting lost in a good book, or painting for fun. I’m also a lifelong animal lover and believe that a nurturing, caring environment—whether for people or pets—makes all the difference. I’d be honored to walk alongside you and your growing family, offering encouragement and care as you welcome your little one.

With this doula you will experience a unique cultivated environment of love, and pampering. Throughout the perinatal period its my joy to bring peace into your atmosphere, while providing detailed pregnancy related information, hands-on support, and most of all encouragement to trust your gut. Lactation Consultant Infant Massage Instructor Childbirth Doula Trauma-Informed Doula Midwife Assist BLS Certified* CPR & First Aid Certified* Certified Lactation Specialist*