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Iliana Ipes

Glendale, California

Iliana Ipes

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Iliana! I’m a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Los Angeles, and at my core, I’m a student of life. I believe in curiosity, imagination, and the strength of humanity. We’ve made it this far by showing up for one another, especially during life’s most vulnerable transitions, and that belief sits at the foundation of how I approach this work. Before becoming a doula, I spent years working in film and visual storytelling. That background deeply shapes how I support families. It taught me how to read a room, stay grounded under pressure, notice subtle shifts, and honor someone’s story without trying to control it. Birth is not so different. It’s unscripted, intimate, and deeply human. My role is to be present, observant, and steady, allowing your experience to unfold in its own way. In both birth and postpartum, my focus is connection. Connection to your body, your baby, and the people supporting you. I support all kinds of births, whether hospital or home, unmedicated or with an epidural. There is no one right way. I aim to demystify the physiology of birth so the unknown feels less intimidating, while also helping you feel more at home in your body. If you have a partner, I help you move as a team, offering tools for communication, grounding, and nervous system regulation. I strive to be a calming presence you can orient toward if things feel overwhelming. Postpartum, that support continues as you settle into life with your baby and find your rhythm. I’m here to support your story with care, curiosity, and deep respect for how human this season is. :)

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang

Los Angeles, California

4.7 (13 reviews)

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang

26 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang — Postpartum & NICU Doula, Infant Sleep Coach With 26 years of experience supporting over 1,000 families, I provide compassionate and expert postpartum care in the Greater Los Angeles & Long Beach area. I specialize in guiding parents through the most critical first weeks — whether at home or following NICU care — helping both babies and parents thrive. My expertise includes: Newborn care and hands-on coaching NICU & post-NICU support Breastfeeding & lactation guidance Gentle infant sleep training Daddy Doula coaching Surrogacy & adoption newborn support International and travel support for families in need Every family receives a personalized plan that nurtures baby, supports parent confidence, and creates a joyful, empowered start to parenthood. Nest and rest, while I take care of the rest, You deserve the best! Your Doula, Veronica!

Recent review

We reached out to Veronica when our five-week-old baby was having intense four-hour screaming fits every late afternoon. We were completely exhausted—mentally and physically—and felt overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. At that point, we realized we didn’t just need help calming our baby—we needed professional guidance and education as new parents. We began looking for a coach and a New Parent Educator who could truly teach us and support us during this challenging stage. Veronica kept coming up everywhere, and after connecting with her, we knew she was the right fit for our family. We hired Veronica as our New Daddy Doula Coach and New Parent Educator, and it was one of the best decisions we made. As a dad, I really needed reassurance and hands-on teaching. Veronica made me feel calm, capable, and confident. She also supported my wife, Chao, as a new mom, helping both of us understand our baby’s needs and how our own emotions impacted him. When Veronica arrived, our baby was inconsolable. Within a short time, she calmly fed him, soothed him in her arms, and he fell asleep peacefully. She then taught us practical techniques to calm our fussy baby and coached us on how to regulate our own breathing and energy, explaining how babies absorb and respond to parental stress. By the time Veronica finished working with us, the transformation was incredible—from hours of crying to a peaceful evening where we were playing cards in the kitchen with our baby content in our arms. We now use her tips every day. As parents, we feel more confident and grounded, and we truly understand the basics of caring for our baby. We are deeply grateful for Veronica’s support and would highly recommend her. We look forward to working with her again.

- Cody S.

Stella Ramos

Los Angeles, California

Stella Ramos

2 years of experience

My name is Stella (she/her) and I’m a Birth and Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator in Los Angeles, California with strong ties to Washington State. I am eager to support you with evidence-based information, intuitive decision-making, bodily comfort, nervous system co-regulation, and tenderness throughout your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Trauma informed and judgement free, my role is to provide psychological, educational, and physical support while advocating for your needs and desires throughout any aspect of your prenatal, labor + birth, postpartum, or lactation-related experiences. I have an enduring personal history in birth-work and movement/dance, and a strong belief that birthing people deserve the care, information, and support they desire. I am passionate about this work, and eager to assist you in getting the resources you need, whether that be working with me or providing sufficient referrals. <3 As a queer person, I am eager to support queer, trans, and gender non-conforming families through their pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum journies. <3 Some things I like are writing poetry and reading books, going outside and laying in the sun like a lizard, trying a new craft, listening to Britney Spears, baking something and putting cardamom in it, learning about ecology and religious philosophies, making lists, going to estate sales, being kind to strangers, and looking at the stars when camping.

ELSY Melara

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

ELSY Melara

26 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a dedicated professional and a proud mother to two beautiful young ladies who inspire me every day. With over 20 years of experience in the child care industry, I am deeply passionate about supporting families during the precious early weeks of a newborn's life. In addition to my professional credentials, I bring a positive, can-do attitude to every interaction. My love for learning something new every day fuels my work, as does my passion for crafting artisanal soaps, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the great outdoors through travel and camping. I'm an active member of my community, constantly supporting various non-profit organizations and charities. I offer a range of services designed to make your transition into parenthood smoother and more joyful. From setting up the nursery, assisting with first baths, and caring for multiples to providing circumcision care and reflux support. I'm here to develop healthy sleep routines, assist with breastfeeding, and help transition your baby from breast milk to formula. I also offer lactation education, postpartum support, and multicultural postpartum recovery care. As a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, trained by Gentle Ventures Holistic NCS Training and certified through the Newborn Care Specialist Association, a sleep trainer through Summer's Sleep Secrets, and a Certified Postpartum Doula trained through CAPPA. I specialize in the care of newborns from 0-16 weeks, and I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to every family I work with, continuously enhancing my expertise through ongoing trainings, workshops, and courses. Above all, I am deeply committed to providing the support you need in this incredible journey of parenthood. My approach is always filled with love and care, and I take immense joy in being around babies, helping them, and their families, in the most formative weeks of their lives. Let's navigate this beautiful journey together, caring with love every step of the way. My commitment is to build a warm and trusting relationship with you, offering ongoing education and a safe space for you to express your feelings during this transformative time. Let me be your dedicated partner on the journey to achieving well-restedness and a harmonious family life.

Recent review

Elsy’s support has been invaluable to me as a new mom. She has equipped me with tools that have greatly benefited both my baby’s well-being and my own peace of mind. From teaching me how to prepare bottles and understand my baby’s cues to sharing effective sleeping techniques and self-care tips, her guidance has been transformative. I’m incredibly grateful for the care and expertise she has provided. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any parent seeking support!

- Ligia W.

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am the owner and nursing director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. Our office serves both Northern and Southern CA. We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, 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!

Recent review

Hiring an overnight doula from Peaceful Passages was one of the best decisions I made for my postpartum recovery. Not only did my doula lovingly care for me and my newborn, she went above and beyond—prepping nourishing meals, providing breastfeeding support, organizing the baby’s nursery, and even helping with my twin toddlers so I could rest. Her calm, professional presence made my healing after a c-section so much easier. I was especially impressed by how seamless everything was—she was professionally dressed, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. On top of that, Peaceful Passages accepted my Carrot insurance and handled all the billing with ease, which lifted such a burden off my shoulders. This service was truly a lifesaver for me and my family. I felt cared for, supported, and able to focus on bonding with my baby. I can’t recommend their overnight doula services enough!

- Bri L.

Rebecca Belenky

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Rebecca Belenky

12 years of experience

Los Angeles birth doula, Pasadena birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, and childbirth education support for families who want thoughtful, steady care through pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. I support clients giving birth in hospitals, birth centers, and at home across Los Angeles and Pasadena. My approach is calm, evidence-based, and holistic. I help you sort through options, understand what matters most to you, and prepare for birth in a way that feels clear,, and personal. Families often say they feel calmer, more confident, and more connected when we work together. Rather than focusing on what birth should look like, I help you tune into your own values, preferences, and needs so you can move through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with more trust in yourself and your choices. In addition to birth and postpartum doula care, I also offer childbirth education and lactation support to help families feel more prepared and supported as they welcome their baby. Rebecca Belenky Los Angeles Birth www.losangelesbirth.com

Recent review

Hiring Rebecca Belenky was the best decision I made for the births of my children. Rebecca attended two of my births: an unmedicated birth at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena and a home birth. What stands out most to me, aside from her remarkable steadiness and extensive knowledge, was her ability to help me hold boundaries while remaining kind and respectful of the other members of the care team. In the intensity of labor, it can be difficult to stand up for your choices, but Rebecca stayed acutely attuned to my needs and wishes and helped communicate them to the team. Thanks to Rebecca, I had the confidence to focus on myself and my babies, and I had beautiful, joyful birthing experiences. I strongly recommend Rebecca to anyone looking for an calm, attentive, evidence-based advocate.

- Patricia B.

Nikki Poncio-Bock

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (6 reviews)

Nikki Poncio-Bock

4 years of experience

Hey there! My name is Nikki and I'm so excited to support you and your family during this transitional time! Caring for families during the most exciting but also most vulnerable and scary time in their lives is my passion and calling. I particularly take interest in helping LGBTQIA+ families, neurodivergent parents, and parenting after infertility. My job is to leave a family feeling better than when I arrived by providing emotional and physical support, education, information, and resources.

Recent review

TLDR: We wholeheartedly, without reservation, recommend Nikki. Trustworthy, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, excellent. Hire her! More Details: After 3 months in the hospital (a month on the perinatal high risk unit with preeclampsia, then 2 months in the NICU after emergency c-section), Nikki stepped in to help us when we finally brought home our little preemie. We were terrified, exhausted, lost, confused and traumatized. I'm not sure how we would have managed without Nikki. My husband and I were AMAZED constantly at her knowledge and skills around our newborn. This little alien lifeform that I had no idea what to do with, she just knew intuitively. She also helped take care of me making sure I always had a full water glass, making sure I ate, making sure I could shower and nap. Another thing I really really appreciated about Nikki was her lactation knowledge. Because of the preeclampsia/c-section/prematurity, our breastfeeding journey was just rough. I was pumping every 2-3 hours, and also going to appointments with IBCLCs and OTs to try to help, and also trying all the different pumps. Nikki's knowledge and advice was SO helpful. I would be overwhelmed at trying to figure out how to use this stupid new pump I bought, and Nikki very patiently figured it out and helped. She accompanied us to appointments, gave input, and helped implement suggestions. Besides all of that, she was just easy to be around, which was huge in the early days. Easy to talk to, good sense of humor, open and authentic. She would come in the early morning, and quietly come take the baby out of her bassinet while we were passed out trying to recover from a rough night of wakings and pumpings. Plus she did a lot of extra stuff that I'm not sure is even part of doula care? In my early postpartum haze, I decided it was the right time to try to make challah for the first time (what?!) and she was on board with me, helping me make the dough, while also experimenting with a wearable pump at the same time?! We also really appreciated that she was never judgemental or critical, always objective and answered questions and problems from a place of knowledge of evidence and experience.

- Marissa G.

HENRIETTE DYER

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

HENRIETTE DYER

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello there! My name is Henriette Dyer, and I am the owner and founder of Wee Beginnings LLC, residing in Los Angeles, CA. With over 35 years of experience in childcare, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to supporting families. I specialize as a Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Postpartum Doula (not a birth doula), Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Sleep Coach, and Certified Infant Sleep Consultant. My background also includes extensive experience as an infant/toddler teacher, pre-kindergarten teacher, and parent & child play instructor, all dedicated to helping families raise healthy and happy children. In my role as a Newborn Care Specialist, my focus extends beyond simply helping parents achieve much-needed sleep. I also work to alleviate the stress and frustration often associated with caring for a newborn, positioning myself as a crucial part of your support team. Establishing a stable support system is incredibly vital during the postpartum period when the baby comes home. In my free time i enjoy travelling to new places, writing, cooking and hiking. I would be delighted to discuss how my services and experience can provide valuable support to your family or organization. Please feel free to reach out to schedule a time to connect. Best regards, Henriette Dyer

Recent review

Henriette was a fantastic resource/night nurse for our second son. She worked with us for over a month and I trusted her completely. She was also great with our toddler. Highly recommend.

- Kelsey L.

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