Ana Marie Burr

El Cajon, California

Ana Marie Burr

8 years of experience

I am Ana Marie + Woman + Birthkeeper + Childbirth Educator + Globe trotter ​ Primal Birth Vision Primal Birth was founded on the belief that the way we birth matters. Birth is not an emergency. I consider this work an inherent calling and am committed to honoring & bearing witness to this sacred rite of passage. My offerings were created with the intention to support individuals who desire to fully embody their pregnancy through autonomy, intuition & knowledge with the support of a nurturing community.

Anna Forsberg

Spring Valley, California

Anna Forsberg

8 years of experience

Anna Forsberg is a Postpartum Doula living and working in San Diego. Her life's passion is to usher postpartum families through the threshold of postpartum finding joy and healing along the way. I offer non-judgmental and whole-hearted support in preparation for and throughout the immediate postpartum period. It is my honor to hold families and their babies amongst the leaky, messy, beautiful threshold of postpartum life and find the available joy along the way. ​

Maria Novaes

San Diego, California

Maria Novaes

7 years of experience

Hi there! I'm Maria Woods, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I've been calling San Diego home for the past 8 years. I'm a proud mother of two girls, and being compassionate and loving is just part of who I am. I'm here to lend a helping hand to both of you and your precious newborn. Welcome to the world of doula care!

Tianna Barr

San Diego, California

Tianna Barr

9 years of experience

Certified massage therapist, specializing in perinatal massage, as well as, birth/postpartum doula and instructor of yoga and bodywork. In my experience of honoring therapeutic touch and practicing the art of mindful movement, I'm continually delighted to unearth new and fruitful ways to help clients and students take root into their bodies. Your gestational year and beyond should be a time of deep connection to self. My hope is to create space that nurture and inspire clients to awaken to their greatest gifts.

Elydé Arroyo

San Diego, California

Elydé Arroyo

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Elydé is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, Babywearing Educator, Birth Educator, CPST and cloth diaper consultant. As a Traditional Birthworker she centers community care and deep rest as a way to preserve indigenous practices in Birthwork. She has 2 children and has been a Birthworker for over 8 years.

Linh J.

San Diego, California

Linh J.

13 years of experience

Compassionate and nurturing postpartum doula with extensive experience supporting families, infants, and young children. Skilled in emotional and physical postpartum care, newborn support, light household duties, and education around maternal wellness. Passionate about helping families feel confident, cared for, and supported during the early stages of parenthood.

Stevie Trujillo

San Diego, California

Stevie Trujillo

8 years of experience

They say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. I found my passion as a postpartum doula and have not worked a day since. In the current culture parents have so much pressure to be perfect and do it on their own. I have made it my mission to educate parents on the benefits of having support during the fourth trimester, and that it truly does take a village.

Shelley Rahim

San Diego, California

Shelley Rahim

19 years of experience

Hi! I’m Shelley, a postpartum doula and chef passionate about teaching families how to provide high-quality, loving care for postpartum mothers. I’d love to be a guide for you and your family on your 40-day postpartum recovery journey!

Christina Klave

San Diego, California

Christina Klave

7 years of experience

My mission is to support and empower women and their partners throughout pregnancy and during the labor process as they transition into motherhood. I serve all of San Diego and the surrounding areas and provide support at home births, hospital births, and birthing center births. My commitment to my clients is to provide you with advocacy and support for whatever you decide your birthing experience should be. I have supported all types of birth experiences, including unmedicated births, epidural births, C Sections, VBACs, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, “geriatric” pregnancies, teen births, and many more. From our first encounter, I strive to make you feel safe, supported, encouraged, and listened to. My background as licensed marriage and family therapist helps me to integrate skills of therapeutic support into your pregnancy experience. Additionally, I strongly believe that your birth partner is one of your greatest assets. To this end, I encourage all partners to be involved during our journey together.

Ayanna Hatton

San Diego, California

Ayanna Hatton

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm a Doula of 5+years having received DONA training and UCSD training for birth doula and lactation. I'm currently practicing as a Full Spectrum Doula and would like to focus on Birth Doula and Postpartum night Doula services. I have an emphasis on the gap in care for marginalized women getting the care and support they deserve. I am a very open minded, caring individual who has worked with a variety of individuals from very diverse backgrounds and needs. I specialize in aiding high risk cases and I I lead with love and support from a non judgmental lens. Prenatal care is available to those individuals who have previous negative experiences and/or mental blockages. I am studying now for maternal and child health advancement, as well as mental health services. Let's connect and see how I can help you!

Ella Thompson

San Diego, California

Ella Thompson

3 years of experience

Hello, my name is Ella Thompson. I am a DONA-certifying birth and postpartum doula, located in San Diego. I believe in empowering, educating, and nurturing individuals and families from pregnancy to postpartum. With a background in childcare and current continuing education in the realm of lactation, I am focused on providing individualized full-spectrum care. Birth and postpartum is powerful as much as it is raw, natural, and beautiful. It is my job to provide emotional, physical, and informational care to those I work with. How YOU choose to birth and navigate YOUR postpartum is MY priority and passion.

Leslie Meza

San Diego, California

Leslie Meza

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a full spectrum doula, I take birth and/or postpartum clients. My goal to provide a space where clients and their supportive partners feel safe to surrender and know they will be supported and advocated for.

Nina  Hansen

San Diego, California

Nina Hansen

6 years of experience

San Diego born and raised-now growing my own little family here. I love the ocean, iced lattes, and you’ll always catch me wearing a hat. My passion for babies, postpartum, and motherhood are rooted in my on experiences. I find so much joy and honor is supporting families during the changes of their season.

Meghan Johnstone

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Meghan Johnstone

13 years of experience

Hi everyone! I'm Meghan. Since 2014 I have had the honor of serving many San Diego families as a birth and postpartum doula. I have extensive experience in home birth, birth center, and hospital settings. I have also built an incredible network of amazing San Diego resources and care providers to ensure that you have a holistically supported pregnancy and postpartum season. My practice is family centered and evidence based. My goal is to make sure that you have the information and resources to make informed decisions. I believe that birth is a transformative rite of passage and that the experience can be calm, peaceful, and empowered. I look forward to talking with you about your birth :)

Recent review

My births would not have been so amazing if Meghan was not my doula. She seemed to know what I needed before I asked, and seemed to say exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. Knowing she was there helped me get through each surge until I welcomed my babies into my arms.

- Maureen G.

Madison Blades

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Madison Blades

19 years of experience

Hi I’m Madison, a Student Midwife and Full Spectrum Doula providing personable, non-judgmental and inclusive care for all folx in San Diego, California. Throughout our time together, I am intent on helping you find your voice, and am ready to provide you with unparalleled support and resources so that you're able to make informed decisions throughout your entire reproductive journey.

Recent review

We were lucky enough to work with Madison after the birth of our twin girls as a night doula. Honestly, without her visits once or twice a week, I don't know how we would have made it through the 4th trimester. Madison is prompt, extremely helpful, and has a wealth of knowledge. But most importantly her calming presence put as at ease knowing we had a good nights rest ahead of us and the girls would be in good hands. I can't recommend Madison enough and will definitely be reaching out should we have more children in the future.

- Chuck M.

Brie Walsh

San Diego, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Brie Walsh

2 years of experience

As a postpartum doula, I’m committed to offering gentle, reliable support that helps your family feel grounded, confident, and truly cared for after birth. I believe it truly does take a village! Through my own journey with a spirited toddler, I’ve experienced firsthand how transformative (and challenging) the shift into parenthood can be. For the past two years I have worked as a full-spectrum doula, now devoting most of my practice to supporting families in the postpartum period, and have had the privilege of serving more than fifty postpartum families. My calling to this work is deeply personal. Having lost my own mother during adolescence, I grew into my maternal nature early. That experience shaped my understanding of how essential nurturing, presence, and steady support truly are, especially during the vulnerable days and weeks after birth. I bring that perspective into every home I serve. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical. I aim to create a calm, affirming space where parents can rest, heal, learn, and feel genuinely cared for. At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to make a meaningful difference for families during one of the most tender and powerful transitions of their lives.

Recent review

Brie worked with us as our post-partum doula and I could not have been more thankful to have found her! She did nights with us, at first 3 nights/week for 6 weeks and then we hired her for an additional 2 nights/week for 10 weeks because she was just that wonderful! She was so calm and caring. On the nights she worked with us, she would let herself in to our house, take our daughter and send us to bed and my husband and I both slept soundly knowing that our baby was in good hands which allowed us to feel better and be so much more present during the day. When our daughter needed to feed, Brie would bring her to me or bring me my pumps and then when I was done, I would text Brie and she would come in and take back over and I got to go back to sleep. Brie helped with tasks during the night such as doing laundry and even made me breakfast in the mornings before she left to ensure I would eat. I have recommended Brie to all of my friends and many of gone on to work with her and also had positive things to say. I cannot recommend her enough and if we were lucky enough to have another child in the future would 1000% want to work with her again!

- Amanda Schwartz

Abryana Young

San Diego, California

Abryana Young

5 years of experience

Hyping mamas up to receive the care they deserve is my jam! My professional training as a Certified Lactation Counselor, Birth, and Postpartum Doula has allowed me to focus on my caregiving skills and love for helping families make smooth transitions through such a new time in their life. As a woman of color, I know how important it is to feel seen and heard instead of being considered just another number. When we work together, I can assure you that you will receive the care and attention that your family deserves. This is the time to be nurtured and tended to instead of stressing about reading the right books or if you’re feeding your baby too much/too little. I’m your guide to assist with anything from creating a birth plan to meal prepping for your family during early postpartum. When you’re ready to enjoy this process and receive luxury care, don’t hesitate to reach out to me!

Juniper Christine

San Diego, California

Juniper Christine

6 years of experience

I am a birth & postpartum doula, a holistic herbalist and mama, & I help women find their power in birth and learn to advocate for their ideal birth experience!

Ilana Omae

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Ilana Omae

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi families and expecting families ! I provide doula services to families in the San Diego area. In my practice I emphasize the importance of education and community. I find pride in making every family's experience unique to them and memorable. Please reach out to me to inquire about how I can help empower your birth or postpartum period !

Recent review

When I had questions, Ilana was always able to answer them. She was a good support and full of good ideas to help us along the way. She is respectful and caring.

- Lisa P.

Abigail Smith

Vista, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Abigail Smith

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

With 15 years of experience as a dedicated doula, I’ve had the honor of supporting countless families through the transformative journey of birth and early parenthood. As a proud mom of six, I bring a deep, personal understanding of the joys and challenges that come with welcoming a new baby. My hands-on experience, combined with years of professional support, has shaped me into a trusted newborn expert—offering compassionate, practical guidance to help parents feel confident and cared for during this sacred season of life.

Recent review

Hiring Abigail Smith as our postpartum night doula was, without question, the best decision we made as new parents. From the very first night she walked into our home, she brought with her a sense of calm, warmth, and deep compassion that changed our entire experience of early parenthood. She didn’t just care for our baby — she loved our baby. And she didn’t just support me — she held me, emotionally and spiritually, through some of the most tender, vulnerable nights of my life. In every moment, she was present. Gentle. Wise. Unshakably grounded. Each night, Abigail created a peaceful, nurturing environment for our little one to thrive and for me to heal. She knew exactly what we needed before we did — whether it was expert swaddling, lactation guidance, a warm cup of tea, a reassuring word, or simply space to sleep without worry. Her intuition is unmatched, and her professionalism is seamless. But more than all of that, Abby loved us. That love showed up in every tiny detail — in the way she soothed our baby back to sleep, in how she respected our rhythms and choices, and in how she always, always made me feel seen, safe, and never alone. She became part of our family. Letting her go at the end of our time together was genuinely one of the hardest goodbyes we’ve ever said — that’s how much of an impact she had on our lives. If you're lucky enough to welcome Abby into your postpartum journey, know this: you are in the presence of someone truly extraordinary. She is not just a doula. She is a healer, a nurturer, and a quiet, powerful presence who will carry you through the night with love.

- Jessica H.