Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Poway, CA

With the birth of my niece in 2022, I began learning about the world of birth support and decided to take the jump into birth work at the start of 2025. In March, I trained as a doula with DONA at San Diego County Midwives, and knew I wanted to start my work in the volunteer space. Since May 2025, I have volunteered with UCSD's Hearts & Hands doula program and have logged over 150 hours on the Labor & Delivery floor as a badged member of the team, giving me invaluable hands-on experience for all types of births. I have continued my education in multiple areas including: -Peanut ball training with San Diego County Midwives -Spinning Babies® workshop -WIC's lactation seminar -Observed a 5-week Childbirth/Hypnobirthing course with The Birth Education Center. -I am trained in HIPAA protocols, hospital best practices, and am CPR certified. I now have plans to take what I have learned in my volunteer births and further education and start accepting private clients in 2026! Outside of the birth room I enjoy reading, hosting dinner parties, eating Wayfarer pastries at the park, puttering around the garden, and spending time with my husband and family. I am wishing you nothing but love and warmth during this transformative time and am available even if you just need someone to talk to.

BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA POSTPARTUM NUTRITION EDUCATION CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL Caring for a mother and her most precious gift, her baby, is so much more than a job to me, it’s a calling from the heart. I bring into my work what I’ve learned throughout my life: offering gentle, trustworthy, and nurturing care so both mom and baby feel safe, supported, and never alone during this sacred beginning.

Hi, I’m Janette, a counseling intern specializing in maternal mental health and emotional wellness. I’m passionate about supporting women and families through the emotional, mental, and personal transitions that come with pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. My approach is warm, compassionate, trauma-informed, and centered on your individual needs. I believe each family deserves to feel heard, informed, respected, and supported throughout the pregnancy and birth experience. I provide emotional and prenatal support, help clients prepare for birth and communicate their preferences, and offer patient advocacy so you feel more confident participating in decisions about your care. I’m passionate about helping clients identify their needs, explore their birth preferences, prepare questions for their healthcare team, and develop practical emotional-support plans. As a counseling intern, I bring additional training in emotional wellness, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic communication to my doula work. I recognize that every pregnancy and birth experience is different, and I meet each client with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Please note that I will be addressing emotional safety and wellness, I will be acting in a doula role, and not as a clinical mental health counselor.

I have always been someone who loves to take care of others. For family and friends, I was the one they’d call in an emergency, when someone is passing, when life decisions were being made. I went to college to become a nurse because I wanted to ensure I had a career where I could support people. God works in mysterious ways and I wasn’t able to apply for the nursing program at the college I went to. I had decided to get a degree in Health Systems Management and later, to do the accelerated nursing program. Plans don’t typically work on the way you dream and I found myself two kids later, 1 year too late, unable to apply for the accelerated nursing program. During this season, I had Andrew, our child that wasn’t birthed with the support of a doula, and I knew, being a doula was my answer. I’ve had felt unseen, unheard and unimportant when I was giving birth and I wanted to make sure that didn’t happen to others. I’m often get introduced as “Doula Jenn” and, I love it. I don’t just doula people through childbirth, I support through life. Parenthood is hard, marriages are hard, finding connection with friends is hard and I want to come alongside you in life. I’m an active member of the High Vibe Mom Tribe and I host virtual book clubs several times a year to support women through their marriages.

I'm a mother & full spectrum doula offering prenatal support, labor/birth support, hospital birth support, homebirth support, postpartum support, miscarriage support, grief/loss support, and abortion support. Some of the practices that I can integrate into my practice as a doula are: energy work/reiki, drum sound healing, meals/nutrition support, yoga/movement, & steams. I'm very passionate about working with my 2SLGBTQIA+ & TGNC communities. Also, as someone who was a pregnant teen mom, I'm passionate about working with youth. Some additional populations served are: People with Chronic Disease, Religious/Spiritual Communities, Survivors of Violence/Trauma, Individuals with eating disorder(s) or related symptoms, and Substance Use/People in Recovery. My services are available in both San Diego County & Orange County. As a doula, I offer sliding scale services and payment plans. If you are interested in working with me, please email me at DoulaMayuri@gmail.com to set up a free consultation.

Hey there, My name is Taylor-Lynne Brown. I am a registered nurse and a DONA trained professional Labor & postpartum doula! I am passionate about educating and empowering women during this sacred transition. I am open to supporting mamas who want to have an all natural, or medicated birth in their home, birth center or hospital- this is YOUR journey. Your birth will stay with you for the rest of your life.. I am not here to dictate how that happens. I am here to make you feel confident, loved & supported. 🤍 My goal as a doula is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable asking any question and to make you feel like your best friend is coming to visit and give you a break/ the chance to fill your cup so you can be the absolute best parent you can be to your unique fam. When I am not supporting mama’s you can find me on my yoga mat, at the beach, or studying homeopathy! Visit instagram or my website to learn more ✨

I am a certified professional/licensed midwife since 2021 in Minnesota and South Dakota, and more recently California. I have been in the birth world since 2006 as a doula, certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator and midwifery apprentice. I enjoy walking with families as they begin their parenting journey.

At a Birthing Bees, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support services, through an evidence-based approach for pregnant women throughout San Diego County. My goal is to help woman feel informed, supported, and empowered, before, during and after childbirth.

Please reach out to me through my instagram: @sddarlingdoula or email: sddarlingdoula@gmail.com Hi I’m Summer! I’m a Birth Doula passionate about giving parents the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their birthing choices! I first decided to become a Doula after hearing countless stories of doctors pressuring unnecessary interventions, making what should be the most special day of your life, into a traumatic experience. I was struck by how susceptible new parents can be to misinformation, and my goal as a doula is to eliminate that uncertainty and foster a loving and safe birthing environment for mother and child. Of course the most important thing is that mama and baby are healthy, but that’s not the only important thing. I believe that as a mother your instinct is just as strong as that fetal ejection reflex 💪🏽 and my job is to help you listen to it. I absolutely love being a doula and am so excited to support more families through this amazing journey. I would love to connect so please feel free to reach out anytime! 🌻✨

I've been a birth doula for 35 years (I started young!) and I am also a childbirth educator. I got into doula work to advocate so that you can have the best birth possible. I am certified in Spiningbabies, the Rebozo Technique and in Acupuncture. I have always said.....this is your baby, your body and your birth and I'm there to support you in however and wherever you want to birth. I want to make sure that your spouse/partner also feels supported and cared for also. I live in Oceanside and serve San Diego County.

My name is Libby (she/her) and I have been working across the reproductive justice spectrum for the last decade. I serve as an advocate for survivors of violence. I have lobbied around repealing antiquated abortion laws, served as an in-clinic abortion doula in two clinics and been involved in policy work and abortion education with an Indigenous led grassroots organization in Northern NM, Tewa Women United. It is important to me that my role as a doula is rooted in larger activism as well as direct care, because I believe a more compassionate landscape around abortion care will support the individual's experience as well. I am a full spectrum doula and a student midwife and I love showing up for people in their reproductive journey. I hope to hold many more through this profound period. It is important to me that I get to show up to you not as another “expert” in the room, but on equal footing, while using my experience and radical presence to help amplify your needs and wants.

Hi! I'm Jennie, a birth & postpartum doula specializing in trauma-sensitive care, with a deep focus on supporting single & young moms through pregnancy & the sacred postpartum window. My passion lies in providing a gentle, inclusive, & fiercely supportive space where you feel safe, seen, & held in care. No matter how complex your path has been, your story is entirely safe with me—I am here to protect your peace, honor your unique journey, and ensure you don’t have to travel this transformative time alone. I'm so grateful you're here, & I would be honored to walk this path alongside you.

Welcome! I am so glad you are here. My name is Katharine Wingert and I am a birth doula serving Murrieta and Temecula Valley. As a mother of three daughters, my own transformative journey into doula work began during my first pregnancy in 2017. Having experienced three very different births with each of my daughters, I found my passion for supporting mothers deepening with each unique experience. These encounters ignited within me a profound desire to offer compassionate, personalized support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. Matrescence, the journey of becoming a mother, further inspired me to embrace the role of "mothering the mother." I'm dedicated to providing unwavering support and empathy to mothers and their partners as they navigate this beautiful and transformative journey of childbirth. It's an honor to be a part of your experience, offering guidance and assistance every step of the way.

Hi! I’m a homeschooling, crunchy mama to 7 children, ranging in ages from 22 down to 12! I love babies, animals, plants, and Disneyland! PAXbaby has been my passion for many years, and I’ve been given the privilege to support parents through birth, breastfeeding, babywearing, and beyond! I’d love to meet you & your family!

Hi, I’m Alexa Brijandez, a birth doula serving Murrieta, Temecula, and surrounding areas through Luna Madre Collective. I provide calm, intentional, and personalized support for families throughout pregnancy and birth, helping parents feel informed, grounded, and supported during this powerful season of life. As a bilingual doula (English/Spanish), I’m passionate about creating a comforting and empowering space where families feel cared for and confident in their birth experience. It would be an honor to support you as you prepare to welcome your baby.

My name is Mackenzie and I’m the face behind Sundream Doula. I am a birth doula + photographer based in Southern California with a love for all things salty + sandy. You deserve the birth + postpartum experience of your dreams. Whether you are seeking a doula to support + empower you throughout your birth experience or a photographer to capture your motherhood journey, I am here for you. You’ve got this, mama!

I discovered a passion for caring for Moms and Dads while helping my daughter give birth to my first grandson. I am interested in keeping you comfortable, getting you the birth you want, and helping to defend your birth plan. I am a Spinning Babies Parent Educator (provisional), advanced VBAC doula and retired Hypnobabies instructor. I am also trained for the use of TENS in birth. In short I employ everything I can find to keep you safe, comfortable and calm. With over 9 years experience and helping with more than 110 babies, I would love to help you welcome your little one.

Hey Mama! I'm Christianna, a doula, a placenta encapsulation specialist, and a childbirth enthusiast who serves mothers during their pregnancies and births. I have seen and passionately believe that a woman's body is built for birth. Not only are women's bodies designed for childbirth, but mothers get to participate in the miraculous way a living soul enters this world. Being alive is truly a miracle, and I love being able to be present for such a sacred moment when a human being is born. It is my pleasure to educate and protect women as they prepare for this life-altering event. Childbirth can be both an intense and a glorious experience. Together, we will work to address your fears, educate you on your options, and prepare you for a day you will never forget!

EM BLENDS HOLISTIC MODALITIES, ANCESTRAL NOURISHMENT, INTUITIVE CARE AND EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT. SHE BELIEVES THAT BIRTH AND THE TRANSITION INTO MOTHERHOD ARE BOTH PHYSIOLOGICAL AND SACRED, A RITE OF PASSAGE DESERVING REVERENCE AND FLOW, NOT INTERVENTION OR DISRUPTION. HER APPROACH REACHES DEEP WITHIN THE BONES OF THOSE SHE SUPPORTS, REMINDING MOTHERS OF THE INNATE WISDOM THAT ALREADY LIVES WITHIN THEM AND HELPING THEM RECONNECT TO THE ROOTS OF ALL WHO HAVE COME BEFORE THEM, WHILE TRUSTING THEIR OWN PRIMAL INSTINCTS. HER PATH INTO THIS WORK UNFOLDED NATURALLY, SOMETHING SHE OFTEN DESCRIBES AS FATED. BORN FROM HER OWN MOTHER'S CHALLENGING BIRTH EXPERIENCE AND THE LASTING IMPACT IT HAD ON THEM BOTH, SHE GREW UP WITH AN INNER KNOWING THAT SHE WAS MEANT TO WALK A PATH OF ENCOURAGING A DIFFERENT STORY FOR OTHERS. THOUGH SHE CARRIES THE TRUTH OF DUALITY WITH HER, FINDING MEANING IN THE REFLECTION THAT HAD HER MOTHER'S STORY BEEN DIFFERENT, SHE MIGHT NOT HAVE FELT HER DESTINY CALLING, DEVELOPING THE PASSION THAT FEELS AS THOUGH IT RUNS THROUGH HER VEINS, TODAY. SHE SUPPORTS BIRTH AND THE FOURTH TRIMESTER SAFELY AND INTUITIVELY, ALLOWING IT TO UNFOLD ORGANICALLY, SHE'LL SIT WITH AND HOLD YOU IN THE BEAUTIFUL MESSINESS, MATCHING THE ENERGY NEEDED FOR EACH MOTHER'S UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. A WOMAN OF ATTENTION AND INTENTION - HER SUPERPOWER IS BEING IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. REWILDING BOTH BIRTH AND LIFE, GROUNDED AND DEEPLY ATTUNED -EM CREATES SAFE, NURTURING SPACES WHERE MOTHERS AND BABES CAN COME THROUGH THE PORTAL OF BIRTH AND RECOVER WITH DEEP CARE AND FATHERS CAN RISE IN THEIR POWER TO SUPPORT. SUPPORTING IN HOSPITAL, HOME BIRTH OR BIRTH CENTERS, SHE HOLDS AND PROTECTS THE PRECIOUS, INTIMATE AND VULNERABLE NEW SPACE FAMILIES ENTER TOGETHER. HER LIFE AND WORK ARE GUIDED BY THE SAME TRUTH-WHEN WE NURTURE OURSELVES AND OUR FAMILIES FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, WE HEAL SOMETHING DEEPER WITHIN US ALL, SOMETHING THAT RIPPLES BOTH FORWARD AND BACKWARD THROUGH TIME.

Hello! My name is Kelly and I am a birth doula in Lake Elsinore, CA. My three children (singleton and twins) were all born at home and that set me down this beautiful path. During those pregnancies I met many birth workers who changed my life, and my eyes were open to all of the many choices and options we have for ourselves and our babies. Informed consent, birth choice advocacy and childbirth education hold a special place in my heart.