I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. While my clinical experience is quite broad, I especially enjoy helping individuals navigate life changes, including pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. As a Filipina American raised in an immigrant family, I am keenly aware of how cultural identity can shape one’s experiences and beliefs. As a parent of young children myself, I can fully appreciate the challenges that come with raising a family, integrating two cultures and developing a parenting approach that reflects those bicultural values. In therapy, I use a strength-based approach, drawing tools from different types of therapy. My goal is to empower my clients and help them learn coping strategies, find both solutions and acceptance and develop self compassion and resilience.

"She believed she could, so she did" Birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear. I am a birth Doula. I assist women and children in achieving the birth of their dreams. No matter how it goes, it can be beautiful. I have been a Doula for 7 years. I am also a birthing assistant at a local birth center. I love what I do, and truly believe this is what I was created to do. It is a true passion of mine and something I enjoy so much.

I became a doula to not only heal from my traumatic birth expirence but also to help others hopefully avoid one all together. We as moms don't always have a village and if we do they might not have all the facts . I want to be that village for your family and help YOU make the best choices for YOUR family and YOUR baby.

Hello, I’m Laurie. Natural Childbirth is my Passion!!! Women are far more powerful then they know!!! I am a mom of 4. After having one natural but unpleasant birth. And one Pitocin assisted birth, (which I don't recommend), I decided to try the Bradley method. I now have two Bradley babies. Both were born without any medical interventions or drugs, thanks to the Bradley method. I loved being in control of my labor and having my husband there, supporting me. Check out my Website: RiversideNaturalChildbirth.com My classes teach you How to work with your body, not against it. And help your partner to know how to support your laboring needs. So you can work together to get that precious bundle of joy out quicker and with less pain!!!👉YES, it’s possible! 😊 I became a Bradley instructor because I truly believe it works, I know first hand. I truly wouldn't birth any other way. I also love being able to meet all those cute babies. It's such an honor to make an impact in people's lives. By the end of class my students have become my friends and I wouldn't have it any other way. The Bradley method emphasizes that birth is a natural process: mothers are encouraged to trust their body and focus on diet and exercise throughout pregnancy to keep them low risk. It teaches couples to manage labor through relaxation, deep breathing and the support of a partner or labor coach. Bradley Method® classes teach families how to have natural births, by being their our doulas. The techniques are simple, effective, and based on information about how the human body works during labor.

Hello! I'm Sameeha Ali, the heart and soul behind The Doula Seed. My mission is to nurture and support parents through their unique birth journeys. Inspired by the belief that "when you plant a seed of love, it is you that blossoms," I advocate for personalized birthing experiences, blending professional knowledge with intuitive care. At The Doula Seed, we honor each family's story, cherishing every journey and nurturing every new beginning with compassion and understanding. Whether you seek traditional support or alternative methods, I'm here to guide and empower you with tailored care. Join me on a journey where every birth celebrates growth, empowerment, advocacy, and longevity.

Hello there! I'm Maritsa Martinez, a certified birth doula proudly serving Riverside, CA. As a young mom of two and a devoted wife, I'm deeply passionate about empowering mothers through education and support. From pregnancy to postpartum and breastfeeding, I'm here to guide you with care and confidence. Together, let's navigate this incredible journey from bump to baby, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way.

I am an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, parent educator, and mother of four with personal experience breastfeeding my four children through a variety of challenges for about six years. My nursing experience includes two years in NICU. I'm not currently licensed in California as a registered nurse. As a new mother, I was so thankful to have in-home support. This is the same model I have developed my lactation services on. Early and often works well for establishing your milk supply. It also works well to provide support to new parents as they adjust to life with a new baby. I provide free ongoing follow-up support to all consultations to help you embrace motherhood with confidence.

As a DONA certified Birth Doula, I am thrilled to be able to help families during one of the most exciting and beautiful moments in their lives-having a baby. I'm passionate about nutrition and natural remedies but as someone who is continuing their studies in the medical field, I am also very science oriented in my practice. I believe people should be able to have the birth they desire with the support they deserve.

Hello! My name is Melissa Guerra, and I am a birth and postpartum doula, a certified lactation specialist, a yoga teacher, and a mother to 5 amazing humans. I center my practice around trusting our bodies and using my knowledge of physiological birth, to make labor as smooth as possible. I also view birth as one of the most sacred moments we can experience, and want to make sure each parent experiences that as well. I am passionate about postpartum care as well, and love coming along side families during the transition. I bring my knowledge, experience and caring with me to every postpartum visit. I truly love what I get to do, and consider it nothing less than an honor to share these moments with families.

Ever since Jessica can remember, she has followed her calling to care for others. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse, and she has never deviated from that path. When she was able to formally follow her passion, she volunteered at CHOC hospital while in high school to care for sick infants. Jessica was accepted into the rigorous five- year nursing program at San Francisco State University, and was one of the 50% of remaining nursing students that successfully earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and passed her Board Exams to be licensed as a registered nurse. While enrolled in her rigorous courses at SFSU, she also became certified as a doula and donated her time to work with low- income families and assist women in the prison population at their births. Jessica’s experience during clinicals at different hospitals in the Bay Area made her question some of the traditional protocols that hospitals use, such as intervention in all births, even those that are at low risk. She began to explore other options, and was hired as an intern at The Sanctuary and Birth Center in Los Angeles. After graduating from SFSU. Jessica sought a practical balance and applied to and was accepted into the Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery where she learned and practiced a holistic approach to childbirth. During this 2 ½ year program, she was on call 24/7 for births, prenatal, and postpartum visits that were sandwiched in between her coursework. Jessica graduated, passed her Board Exams, and is a CPM-LM- Certified Professional Midwife and Licensed Midwife. Jessica has participated in more than 145 home births, and over 200 hospital births; she is well acquainted with the protocols of both. Jessica believes that in order to be the best midwife for her clients, she must be as educated and knowledgeable as possible, which led Jessica to complete courses in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwifery program at Georgetown University. Jessica continues to further her education by staying up to date on advances in the health care field, and continue her studies at Frontier Nursing University. Jessica has officially graduated with a Master's of Science in Nursing with honors. Jessica’s ultimate goal is to combine the benefits of both western and eastern medical practices to her patients. As of yet, there isn't any other licensed midwife that has the breadth and depth of education that Jessica has achieved. Jessica believes in including the patient as part of the decision-making process. Jessica’s philosophy is that a woman should learn to trust her body and allow nature to take its course in a holistic manner when she is low risk and healthy—intervention is not always the solution. Jessica will be the strongest and most ardent advocate for mom and baby. Mom must also be educated and informed, and thus, she has responsibilities too, in order to create the most beautiful and awe-inspiring journey that the miracle of life has to offer. Working with Jessica to assist you in your home birth or water birth, you will never be disappointed. Jessica services the Orange County and Los Angeles County for home births, vbac, and water births as a midwife.

Hi there! My name is Autumn Baker and I am a certified doula, childbirth educator, and certified lactation counselor based in Baldwin Park, CA. I am passionate about connecting families with the services, education and resources they need to attain their pregnancy, birth, and parenting goals. I have had the privilege of serving families in these ways since 2019 and find joy in engaging with the community in new ways through a variety of events and classes. When I'm not somewhere discussing birth, I'm homeschooling my three kiddos, connecting with church family, or laughing with my husband of 12 years.

The Learn4Birth mission is to remove fear from the childbirth process through education. We also want to make labor faster and easier using evidence based methodology.

Hi! My name is Hannah and I would love to care for you and your family! My main priority is to bring a compassionate and loving peaceful environment into your home, encouraging and empowering you as you go through the changes of growing your family. I have a Bachelors in Science in Nursing which allows me to provide you evidence based care. My goal is to cater to your families needs, caring for you and your family, uplifting you, and being there to answer any of your questions. I have 5 years of professional experience in home care services as well as 15 years of experience working with children in home as well as in a professional classroom. Along with caring for families and their babies, I am a mother as well! I want to be able to collaborate with you so that you can experience the joy of your new baby. I am inclusive of all family dynamics. It would be a joy for me to serve your family and work with you!

Hi, my name is Gwyneth! I would love the opportunity to care for your child. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. My mom owns a daycare, so I grew up in that environment, and once I was old enough, I began volunteering and working there (starting around age 11). I also have a one-year-old sister, which has given me even more hands-on experience with infants and toddlers. I have drivers license and a car, I am cpr and first aid certified Currently, I work at a nursery with children ages 0–12, and I also look after a one-year-old girl part-time. • Mondays–Wednesdays: 8:50 AM – 12:50 PM If there’s a way to adjust schedules to best support your family’s needs, I would be happy to work that out together. I’d love to connect and talk more about how I can support your family! Best, Gwyneth

I'm an educator and author with a mission to make labor faster and easier through education and evidence based research.

Hi! My name is Amy, I am an experienced Labor & Delivery and Postpartum nurse. I am located in Orange, CA.

Dr. Samantha Morones is a Logan University graduate. She began her chiropractic journey attending Southern California University of Health Science, but with the desire to emphasize in pediatrics and prenatal, she transferred schools to gain more hands on experience with a pediatric rotation and learned a variety of chiropractic techniques. Prior to attending chiropractic school, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Fullerton where she majored in Kinesiology. Dr. Sam has also attended the Webster Technique seminar through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and has experience treating patients during pregnancy. At Logan University she was specifically trained in Logan Basic, Activator Basic Scan, and SOT/CMRT. Dr. Sam understands quality care, being patient focused, and performing evidence based chiropractic. Dr. Sam’s favorite patient cases include; infant constipation/colic utilizing Logan Basic- aka the “poop button” and prenatal care with focus on abdominal tension, low back pain, and pelvic stability.

With a focus on education, classes, consulting, and in-home overnight newborn support to parents with new babies, my goal is to help build your confidence as you begin your journey in parenthood. Providing education along with emotional and physical support to families expecting singletons and twins, parents greatly benefit from the guidance and rest they receive with overnight support. Working with growing families with various family dynamics, from first-time parents, seasoned parents of 3+ children, single parents, LGBTQ, etc., each family is guaranteed to be met with top notch care and compassion. Let Top Notch Newborn Care empower you to care for your baby in the best way possible while getting the rest you deserve. Let’s get started!

Hello!! My name is Zoe Parsons and I am super excited to introduce myself as a certified birth and postpartum doula! I am passionate about advocating and supporting women and families during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. I am here for you! I have been working with birth photography and I am excited to continue practicing doula care as well as photography! Capturing these precious moments of birth is so special and deserves to be cherished.

Hi, I'm Judy! I’m a registered dietitian (RD) and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). My goal is to educate and support families to make informed decisions related to nutrition and infant feeding, including breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, formula-feeding, and starting solids. I am able to accept most commercial health insurances. Please email judy@milkngrow.com or text 626-268-3340 for the quickest response time.