Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in National City, CA

Heather is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Educator in Infant Massage (CEIM) with over a decade of experience supporting families. Since 2012, she has helped thousands of parents and babies navigate breastfeeding and feeding challenges, offering both in-person and virtual care across San Diego and beyond. Her practice is family-focused, tailoring care plans to each family’s unique goals rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. With advanced training in tethered oral tissues, Heather collaborates closely with holistic professionals to support optimal breastfeeding and bottle-feeding outcomes. She has helped families of twins, surrogates, cleft lips, tongue/lip ties, low supply, oversupply, combo feeding, GI distress, bottle feeding, allergies, latching/positioning, weaning, etc. Compassionate and detail-oriented, Heather is deeply committed to creating individualized plans that honor each baby and parent. Born and raised in San Diego, she feels grateful to live and work in a community she loves, and she pours her heart into helping families thrive.

Noa, co-owner of Woven Womb, is a birth and postpartum doula, who brings a colorful array of skills to the birthing and postpartum journey. Passionate about education, Noa believes that wisdom is power! She spends extensive time with families to help ensure that all decisions in the birthing and postpartum journey are made from a place of informed consent. Noa is birth doula certified, postpartum doula certified, is a qualified (and excellent!) birth and newborn educator, is spinning babies informed, is a breath work guide, a sound bath facilitator, placenta encapsulation services provided, and an absolute nurturing soul. Alex, co-owner of Woven Womb, is a birth and postpartum doula with a unique set of expertise that helps mothers prepare for childbirth and navigate birth recovery. She is a certified prenatal, postpartum, and trauma informed massage therapist, who uses intentional touch as a foundation for support and healing. She is a prenatal yoga instructor, a certified birth and newborn educator, is spinning babies informed, and is a tri-trained and certified full spectrum care doula. She combines massage and spinning babies modalities to help prepare the physical body for birth, and uses specific techniques to augment and support the body through labor. She is an absolute anatomy nerd and a fiery doula who is passionate about protecting birth autonomy and postpartum preferences.

I strive to give parents the non-judgmental support and science-based knowledge they need in order to make the right decisions for their unique family. I offer companionship and non-medical advice on breast, chest & bottle feeding, pumping, newborn care, recovery from birth, sleep, as well as physical and mental development of your baby. I serve the greater San Diego area. Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/itsy-bitsy-dreamers-san-diego

I have always had a passion for working with children and families. I grew up on a small island in the heart of the Florida Keys. From an early age, I began babysitting and nannying. Once I graduated from high school, I decided to major in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and returned to the Keys to teach elementary school. For 10 years, I worked with many families and children of different ages and abilities, including those with special needs. During this time, I also began practicing yoga and as cliché as it may sound, yoga changed my life. It has provided me with an outlet to focus the mind, control the breath, and explore and appreciate the body. I decided that I wanted to share the powerful and lasting benefits of this practice with others. I have studied hatha, vinyasa, yoga philosophy, meditation, standup paddleboard yoga, and pregnancy + postnatal yoga. It was during my pregnancy + postnatal yoga training that I became interested in becoming a doula. I felt compelled to find a way to provide much needed support for individuals and families before, during, and after birth. I decided then, to pursue a new life and career path. I trained through DONA International to become a certified birth and postpartum doula. I have taken various additional trainings such as Body Ready Method®, Spinning Babies® workshops, rebozo techniques, LGBTQ+ family equality, Spinning Babies® certified parent education, basics of breastfeeding, and infant first aid and CPR. I am committed to using my experience, knowledge, and ability to hold space to provide unbiased informational, emotional, and physical support that empowers you to make the right choices for yourself and your family.

Hi . I’m Postpartum Doula of 11 years and also Newborn Care specialist. I have ton of experience with newborns and twins. I’m easy going flexible reliable knowledgeable. I m here to help you get the sleep you need to handle your day. And help with education of a newborn. Nursing support and getting your newborn in a sleep schedule. Please set up an appointment so we can chat and I can help you with your new journey as a parent. I have amazing references. Look forward to connecting and chatting with you.

Hi, I’m Cheyenne! I take great pride in the care and services I offer. With over eight years of experience as a birth, bereavement, and postpartum doula and more than fifteen years as a professional caregiver and house manager, I am deeply dedicated to supporting families as they grow, learn, and navigate parenthood. I am also a licensed foster parent in California, serving the San Diego County community with compassion and commitment. I value word-of-mouth connections because they build trust and create a more personal experience, allowing families to feel comfortable reaching out with any questions. I can’t wait to connect with you!

Hi, I’m Barbara! I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), postpartum doula support provider, and a mom to a toddler girl. With over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and infants—including children with special needs—I bring both professional knowledge and real-life understanding to every family I support. I specialize in overnight newborn care, helping parents get the rest they need while ensuring their baby is safe, soothed, and well cared for throughout the night. I am experienced with paced bottle feeding, recognizing newborn cues, soothing techniques, and supporting healthy sleep habits from the very beginning. I know how overwhelming the newborn stage can feel, and my goal is to bring a calm, reliable, and nurturing presence into your home so you can feel supported, confident, and truly rest.

Hi, I'm Aly! I am a Labor & Postpartum Doula, Yoga Instructor, and hold my Masters degree in Social Justice. I am a nurturer and advocate! ​Clients have described me as empathetic, calm, appropriately humorous, knowledgeable, and unafraid to speak up to ensure that both the birthing person and baby are safe and comfortable. I strive to make every environment as empowering, warm, and equitable as possible. I am passionate about being a mama & partner, running, cooking, hiking my way through National Parks, finding the best lavender latte in town, and most of all, building meaningful relationships with others. I will nurture you, empower you, keep you well-fed and rested, and support your choices and questions as you prepare to welcome this new life. When your baby is born, you are also born as a parent. I’m here to hold you through that amazing (and sometimes overwhelming) shift in identity. Let’s connect!

My name is Val, and I have over two decades as a birth doula in San Diego, California. I have a health care background and value this aspect of bringing my experience to all the births I support. My philosophy for birth, is to remember that a woman will always remember how she was spoken to, and treated on the day of her giving birth. I love this work, it is a calling and truly an honor to be invited to a birth. I had a mom tell me one time, while she was searching for a doula, after asking her sister who had used a doula for her second birth, responded with the following: "Using a doula is the difference of flying first class compared to coach!" This mom went on to have a fantastic experience.

I am Hadley, a birth and postpartum doula currently serving San Diego and Southern Orange Counties. I hope to be a nonjudgmental support, comfort, and safe space for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum seasons. I am passionate about meeting individuals and families where they are at and providing equitable advocacy and care to families of all identities and backgrounds.

Hi I’m Ale! I am a holistic, full-spectrum doula rooted in San Diego, CA. I am dedicated to equipping you with the tools to reclaim your sacred birth and postpartum healing. I offer support through every stage—pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and lactation—while drawing on ancestral Mexican wisdom to nurture your healing and recovery. I proudly offer bilingual care in both English and Spanish. It is an honor to be invited to walk alongside you in this sacred ceremony of life.

My name is Alyssa, and I’m a labor and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families in San Diego as they navigate the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I bring a calm and nurturing presence to every family I work with, blending my knowledge of physiological birth with tools for emotional and physical support. I’m also an herbalist and love incorporating nature’s remedies into my care, whether it’s for postpartum recovery or soothing moments during birth. Over the years, I’ve worked with countless clients, helping them feel empowered and informed every step of the way. My goal is to create a space where you feel confident, cared for, and deeply supported as you welcome your baby into the world. When I’m not attending births, you can find me creating postpartum care rituals, exploring ways to honor this sacred season, or enjoying the beauty of San Diego. I’d love the opportunity to connect and learn more about your unique vision for birth and beyond <3

Hello, I’m Rosalie Chases & I am a postpartum doula serving the San Diego area. I have three children of my own & I absolutely love the work I do! I am trained through Dona International & Carrot eligible.

Hello, I'm Doula Jeanne-Marie, a birth doula and Montessori Parenting Mentor from birth to six. I'm passionate about supporting parents in the most important transition of their lives. I believe birth is a natural occurrence of life, and we are built to do so on our terms. As a birth doula, I am here to support you to have the birth of your choice.

Hi, I’m Christina, a postpartum doula devoted to helping mothers and families feel supported, confident, and cared for. As a mother of four, I understand the importance of having the right support during those early weeks. With a gentle, intuitive approach and roots in infant massage instruction, I support families as they settle into life with a new baby and discover a rhythm that feels right for their home. I believe that when mothers are cared for, they are empowered to rise into the kind of parent they were always meant to be.

I'm Jenn Smith, a certified Pospartum Doula and Birth Doula and the founder of Goodnight Bloom Doula LLC, a premier doula service in San Diego, California. With a passion for supporting families through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, I bring over 20 years of expertise, compassion and a personalized approach to every family. Drawing from my extensive experience, I am dedicated to empowering parents with knowledge, confidence, and hands-on care during one of life's most transformative moments. I hold many credentials and certifications in addition to my doula certifications, I am also a Sleep Consultant, Lactation Educator, New Parent Educator, HypnoBirthing Practitioner and Childbirth Educator.

Hi, Im Andrea. Founder of Maternal Haven, Birth + Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Creator of the Haven Circle™ Model of Care. I support families through the deeply transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Guided by the Haven Circle’s core pillars of connection, continuity, restoration, and community care, my approach blends holistic healing with evidence-informed practices to create a grounded and nurturing experience for every family. I specialize in providing intentionally curated labor, birth, and postpartum support that honors both traditional wisdom and modern perinatal needs. My work bridges the gap between these worlds ensuring families feel truly held, informed, and empowered as they step into parenthood. Through Maternal Haven, I offer care that is restorative, culturally mindful, and deeply personalized. Because your journey deserves a circle of support that evolves with you, every step of the way. The Values That Shape My Work: I’m a first-generation Latina raised in a multigenerational household where caregiving was shared, community was central, and support was collective rather than individual. I grew up with a deep understanding of the “village”, mutual aid, interdependence, and emotional presence as foundational to well-being. Those early values shaped my path into caregiving. I began my work supporting families as a nanny during children’s most formative years, and later transitioned into birth and postpartum doula care, childbirth education, and mentorship for emerging doulas. Across each role, one belief has remained constant: meaningful support is built through continuity, not urgency. How I Support Families: My approach sits at the intersection of emotional wellness, cultural humility, and practical guidance. I honor ancestral knowledge while also supporting families as they navigate modern perinatal systems and healthcare structures. Through Maternal Haven, I offer support that evolves as families’ needs change, providing steadiness across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum rather than isolated moments of care. A Circle of Care That Grows With You: Whether I’m facilitating a prenatal session, supporting someone through labor, or offering quiet presence during postpartum recovery, my intention remains the same: to help families feel informed, supported, and confident as they step into parenthood. Your journey deserves care that is thoughtful, restorative, and personal. Care that adapts as you do. Care that walks with you, every step of the way.

Hello my name is Bettina Borrelli. I am 30 year old Mexican, Italian and East Indian, American. Born and raised in San Diego, California. I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2016 and was certified in 2019 for Prenatal and Perinatal Massage Therapy. That same year of 2019 I became a certified Birth Doula. I have assisted with many births in a birthing clinic and in the hospital and also have had the gift of being the Doula for my sister. I’ve always had the soul of a caretaker and a love and interest for assisting with bringing a new life into this world. Ever since I started this new career path. I’ve realized that I have found my passion, helping mothers and their families start their new chapter with their brand new baby. Stay Rooted ! Sending endless love and light to you all * Profile picture is my nephew with premission from my sister :)

Loretta is a Certified Postpartum Doula, through Doulas of Delaware and Doulas of California, with over 25 years of experience. She is a member in good standing and has trained with DONA, CAPPA, NAPCS, and ProDoula, she is also a member of The Postpartum Alliance, The San Diego Birth Network, and The San Diego Birth Collective. Loretta methodically enhances and expands her knowledge and expertise with scheduled, continuing education classes, workshops, and seminars. Ms. Sandridge is Pediatric First Aid and CPR trained, Bonded, and Insured. Loretta is also State of California, Trustline Registry Approved, with a clear background check and fingerprint clearance. As an adjunct to her Doula services, Loretta also invented, produced, and developed Cheekee Baby Diaper Stay-Puts, a diaper cover that prevents babies from removing their diapers. Loretta has had the privilege of working closely and traveling the world with many of her clients as their trusted Postpartum Doula. In addition to her many world destinations, Loretta has also served as a Postpartum Doula in Delaware, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and California. Loretta grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved to Vail, Colorado, where she met her husband, Rick. They spent many years dividing their time between summering in Vail and escaping the cold to winter in Scottsdale, Arizona. From there, Loretta and her husband migrated to Naples, Florida, where they spent 5 years. Loretta and Rick then moved to San Diego to open RRed Gallery and Wine Bar, an eclectic art gallery and wine bistro, before finally settling on Loretta’s “Dream-Come-True”, lovely La Jolla, California, where they now currently reside. Loretta loves the beach and the water. She loves traveling and spending time with family and friends. Loretta has a positive, professional presence. She provides her services in an assuring, non-judgmental fashion. Not only has Loretta been trained and continually updated by numerous recognized Doula organizations; she also has the hands-on, real-life experiences with Mothers and their babies. Loretta is prompt, reliable, discreet, trustworthy and an exceptional listener. Her previous clients all agree, Loretta is a true gift; extremely passionate with a gentle, caring nature and an extraordinary heart! --- "I believe in providing caring, knowledgeable support and information in a non-judgmental manner. I believe that supporting families will empower them, thereby creating stronger, healthier babies, families and communities. Most importantly, I believe that parents instinctively know what is in the best interest of their child. I will support your decision and direction on how to care for your child." ~ Loretta Sandridge, PCD

Hi families! I’m Shay and have been a caregiver for 13 years(night and day experience), I have a true passion for helping families transition into a less stressful life. I take pride in helping newborns and infants become well rounded with good sleep habits and making sure they are getting the attention and affection they need during their most important stages. I have both CPR/First-aid certifications, recs and a lot of love to give to your newest addition!