Breanna Gay

Oakland, California

5.0 (1 review)

Breanna Gay

10 years of experience

I've been a childcare provider for 8 years. Worked as a pediatric medical assistant, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and a nanny. I have a diverse background in childcare. I'm passionate, patient and dedicated to assisting your family in the best way possible. I support your parenting philosophy and your home to the fullest. I also provide help around the home whether that be cooking, cleaning or any light household chores. In terms of my achievements, I have had the privilege of helping numerous families navigate the wonderful yet challenging journey of welcoming a new baby into their lives. Through my work as a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. I have been able to support new mothers in their physical and emotional recovery while providing essential care for their newborns. By implementing effective sleep and feeding routines, I have helped establish a sense of calm and stability during the critical postpartum period.

Recent review

Breanna Gay was an amazing postpartum doula for our newborn baby boy Dekari from June 2023 to August 2023. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helped us through our first couple of months at home. Any questions we had, she was able to answer. As nervous first-time parents, we had so many questions, but she made us feel much more comfortable knowing that she was super experienced, and it showed! From the beginning, she was there to support us, even before our baby was born. We were able to text her all of our questions, and she replied quickly. She came in and helped us organize our nursery and set up all our gadgets. When our baby came home, she was there the first night, supporting us through breastfeeding and our long nights. She even helped tidy up the house and made me a little midnight snack because Iwas up all night. Breanna is such a joy to have, and I would recommend her to any family looking for support.

- Tatiana S.

Ruta Lauleva Aiono

Oakland, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Ruta Lauleva Aiono

13 years of experience

Greetings & congratulations on your growing family <3 I have been a birth worker for the past ten years and have served families in a variety of locations, from a free standing birth center on the Arizona/Sonora border as an apprentice midwife, to home & hospital births all around the bay area. I approach this work from a place of trusting the mother/birthing person as an expert in their needs and experience and believing that given the right tools and support a family can advocate for the birth experience they want in any location. My approach is to prepare for labor with education in the prenatal period and work my clients to plan adequately for a postpartum that will nourish integration of this new phase of life. I also bring my background in holistic health and often refer clients to work with herbs, exercise and nutritional protocol to facilitate the experience they desire.

Recent review

Ruta is an amazing doula to say the least. She services her community as if her very existence is because of doula work. She is passionate about what her client needs, wants, and desires; to create an outcome that supports healthy baby and birthing person. Her attention to detail is always felt with love and thoughtfulness. Having Ruta as your doula would be one of the greatest decisions you can make for your birthing moment.

- Ke'xia D.

Aive Festo

Alameda, California

Aive Festo

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Aive, a caring postpartum doula with 5 years of experience in childcare, and a parent of two kids. My passion for postpartum doula care began after having my own kids as well as support family friends taking care of their newborn, all these experiences made me excited and feel so happy being around kids. I feel so blessed when I am part of kids' lives in different ways, such as feeding, changing diapers, soothing them to sleep, and everything concerning kids, as it brings me immense happiness. As a postpartum doula, my role is to provide the family with emotional, physical, and informational support as they adjust to a new life with a newborn. I am a committed, loving, and caring postpartum doula, while creating a nurturing environment to support the family's needs and preferences.

Rosa Naja

Antioch, California

Rosa Naja

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a compassionate and certified birth and postpartum doula. I am dedicated to supporting families from the first through the “fourth trimester”. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, provide emotional and physical support, and honor your unique birth journey. I am skilled in comfort techniques, advocacy, and creating a calming environment. Additionally, I am a nanny of 15 years and enjoy creating a close connection with each family I work with.

Kaylyn Gomez

Tracy, California

Kaylyn Gomez

4 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.

Anna Nguyen

Tracy, California

Anna Nguyen

2 years of experience

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.

Katherine Panameno

Cupertino, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Katherine Panameno

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist, I am passionate about providing families with expert overnight care and support during the crucial early months of their baby’s life. With extensive experience caring for newborns, I specialize in establishing healthy sleep routines, soothing techniques, and feeding guidance to ensure both baby and parents get the rest they need. My approach is gentle, nurturing, and tailored to each family’s unique needs. I am committed to creating a calm and reassuring environment, offering professional care that fosters confidence and peace of mind for new parents.

Recent review

Having Katherine’s support during the first six weeks with my premature baby was truly invaluable. My little one struggled with reflux, and Katherine’s patience and expertise made a huge difference. She took great care in holding my baby upright for 30 minutes after each feeding, which helped tremendously. Her knowledge, gentle approach, and reliability provided a great sense of reassurance. I’m incredibly grateful for her help and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family in need of newborn care.

- Linting S.

Ivette juliana Pena

San Mateo, California

Ivette juliana Pena

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a postpartum doula with over 6 years of experience in infant care, I provide exceptional care to new parents and their infants. As a mother myself, I understand the importance of having a supportive and compassionate postpartum doula during this special moment in a family's life. I am patient, empathetic, and respectful of different parenting styles. I am also reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of the household.

Nancy 'Mikizollin' Chavez

Oakland, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nancy 'Mikizollin' Chavez

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Mikizollin is a first generation mexica-na who feels deeply tied to her family relations and culture. As a birth worker she wants to provide gentle and affirming care to her clients. She is committed to creating a safe space, positive experience and nurturing environment for the birthing person and their family. Mikizollin is all about supporting her clients to create the process and birthing experience they desire in a dignified manner. She trusts the knowledge of traditional modalities and believes alongside evidence based care practices this transformational time can create long lasting benefits. Mikizollin believes respect is important and every body deserves to have full autonomy. It is a great honor for her to empower her clients during these intimate and sacred processes.

Recent review

Nancy was an incredible support person during my labor and postpartum. She was warm, caring and most of all gave me all the information I needed to make choices that worked for me. She was nonjudgmental and I felt seen by her every step of the way.

- Margarita F.

Thais Mendonca Schweitzer

San Mateo, California

Thais Mendonca Schweitzer

7 years of experience

Hello, parents and parents-to-be. My name is Thaís M. Schweitzer. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, a newborn care specialist, and a breastfeeding educator located in the San Mateo - Bay Area, CA. I dedicate myself to supporting families during the special moment of welcoming a new family member, and I’m very proud of my ability and gentle approach to the work. I’ll be there to assist you in whatever decision you make. - Labor and Birth Doula Support - Postpartum Doula Support - Lactation assistance - Childbirth education class - Newborn care education class Thank you! See you soon!

Keyani Harper

Berkeley, California

Keyani Harper

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there! I’m Keyani — it’s so nice to meet you. I’m a full-spectrum doula (fertility, birth, postpartum, pregnancy, abortion, and infant loss), a certified sleep consultant, and a longtime nanny. I’ve spent the last 6 years working closely with infants and families, and it’s truly where my heart feels at home. I’m based in the East Bay and serve families all around the San Francisco area. My approach is always trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and completely non-judgmental. At the end of the day, you know your baby best — I’m just here to support, guide, and cheer you on in whatever way feels right for you. I can’t wait to connect and be part of your journey!

Morgan Mettler

Berkeley, California

Morgan Mettler

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My journey in birth work started at age 12, when I had the unique experience of catching my little sister. At age 22, I started my work as a volunteer doula in Vermont, serving members in the community who lacked support. My early volunteer work gave me a deep understanding of how hospitals function, and how to work with medical staff towards the best possible outcomes for parent and child. In 2023, I was trained and certified through DONA, with mentorship by Penny Bussell Stansfield and Dr. Teri Nava-Anderson. Having been through two training programs has given me a diverse range of strategies to draw upon in our prenatal planning sessions and during your labor and birth! I have been honored to participate in many birth stories, each with unique circumstances and goals. I have experience supporting medicated and unmedicated vaginal births, scheduled and emergent Cesarean births with first, second, and fourth-time parents, queer parents, low-income parents, autistic parents, non-native English-speaking parents, sexual assault survivors, people with depression, and parents of color. I am a member of the queer community and this has strengthened my belief that all bodies deserve respectful, compassionate, and culturally humble care.

Dainara Santos Lima

San Jose, California

5.0 (1 review)

Dainara Santos Lima

6 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.

Recent review

Nara Lima was my postpartum doula from the very first night I came home from the hospital through my baby’s first three months, and I truly cannot recommend her enough. She took exceptional care of both me as a new mom and my baby, always anticipating our needs with warmth, knowledge, and calm confidence. Her support made the postpartum period feel manageable, supported, and deeply cared for. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Nara by their side during such a tender time.

- Melissa A.

Madeline Collins

South San Francisco, California

Madeline Collins

7 years of experience

My name is Madeline Collins and I have been a doula for four years. In addition I also have two boys which has given me invaluable experience with newborns. I love to work with families to aid with their new addition to their families. I am certified doula, CPR certified and have passed a state and federal background check.

Zareen Tabibzadegan

Los Gatos, California

Zareen Tabibzadegan

8 years of experience

Hi my name is Zareen I am a postpartum doula in the Bay Area :)

Nicole Oyola

El Cerrito, California

Nicole Oyola

16 years of experience

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, childhood education student, a mama of two daughters, and a wife. Drawing on both my personal journey and professional experiences, I bring a deep understanding of parenthood and a heartfelt passion for supporting families through every stage. I am conversational in Spanish and adaptable to all cultures and traditions. I offer care that is inclusive, respectful, and compassionate. I believe birth is sacred and that the birthing person deserves just as much care and celebration as the baby. I take a holistic approach that nurtures the whole family- providing breastfeeding support, newborn care education, and gentle massage for both baby and birthing person. Families describe me as warm, attentive, and empowering, someone who ensures that feel truly seen, celebrated, and supported during one of life's most transformative moments.

Bri S.

San Francisco, California

5.0 (1 review)

Bri S.

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a night postpartum doula, my approach centers on responsive care and fostering secure attachments. With over 8 years of professional childcare experience, I bring a unique blend of warmth, expertise, and a deep understanding of family dynamics to every home I support. My journey began in a bustling diverse household (Filipina immigrant mama & American dad with Chinese, European, and Spanish roots) as the third eldest of eight, where I naturally became my mother’s helper. This early immersion in childcare instilled in me a profound comfort around infants and children. Today, I draw on this foundation to provide families with compassionate, responsive care that prioritizes the emotional and physical well-being of both parents and babies. I believe that by responding promptly and sensitively to a baby's needs, we lay the groundwork for secure attachments, fostering a nurturing environment where both babies and parents can thrive.

Recent review

You need her! We couldn’t have made it without Briana. Her level of broad expertise is unmatched. Any parents fortunate enough to access her knowledge and care are truly lucky. Parents book her months in advance because she’s so in demand, and we were honored to see her practice her craft. Briana was everything we needed as we stepped into parenthood. She has a wonderful and calming presence that fills the room. Our baby adored her and always felt warm and safe in her arms. She assisted my wife with bottle feeding, sleep habits, positive attachments, laundry, cleaning bottles and pumps, breastfeeding, and provided excellent lactation resources. She was there for both the rough and good nights, always maintaining a positive attitude and a “let’s do it” mindset, without a hint of judgment. As a dad, whenever I had questions on how to support my wife, Briana always answered and reassured me that I was doing everything right and more as a father. Parenthood is not easy, and Briana was our village to get through it. So no, I am not going to justify her rate. She is a Rolls Royce, and a Rolls Royce don’t explain themselves.

- Richard L.

Jessica Larsen

San Bruno, California

Jessica Larsen

Accepts insurances

✨ Hi friends! I’m Jess (she/her) — a queer birth & postpartum doula based in the Bay Area. I grew up around birth and babies (shoutout to my nurse mom!) and fell in love with supporting new parents early on. After seeing so many of my friends navigate birth and postpartum without the support they deserved and needed, I knew this was the work I was meant to do. I offer care that’s supportive, inclusive, and centered on you—your values, your vision, and your unique journey into parenthood. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or just dreaming about building your family someday, I’d love to support you. 💛

Ashlee Mckenzie

San Francisco, California

Ashlee Mckenzie

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Welcome to parenthood! I'm Ashlee McKenzie, a holistic postpartum doula and newborn care specialist dedicated to supporting your journey. With 12 years of experience, I have helped numerous families navigate the first few months of parenthood. I provide comprehensive and evidence-based guidance to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. As a holistic postpartum doula, my commitment is to create a warm, safe environment that nurtures both you and your newborn, while promoting the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of your entire family. I'm honored to join you on this exciting journey, offering personalized support and expertise to help you and your little one flourish during this special time."

Sharonda Oldham

San Francisco, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Sharonda Oldham

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello I’m Sharonda Oldham and I am a certified postpartum doula in the San Francisco California area and I’m also trust-line certified as well. I have over 15 years of experience and a love for families that are entering into a whole new world with a newborn. I love to listen and see what the family’s needs are and then assist with a care plan not just walk in and take over. I pride myself on providing unbiased care. I am knowledgeable, dependable, loyal, punctual, loving and kind.

Recent review

Sharonda looked after my grandson from birth til about 18 months old. She is a very experienced and knowledgeable baby whisperer. She helped guide the new mom and dad in the ways of babydom and she was sweet and loving to my grandson. She has the confidence and knowledge born of years of experience that together spell kind reassurance and wisdom.

- Elena E.