Sandra Hutson

Laguna Niguel, California

Sandra Hutson

41 years of experience

I have been a labor and delivery RN for over 30 years and continue to serve the California region as a travel nurse, at which that has been for 11 years. Owning my doula/montrice business in the states of Missouri for 17 years, I feel I can come to California and continue that legacy. Beautiful Birth Memories has been a successful business that offers not only early pregnancy education, but during labor, and after labor education. I have been also privately teaching Lamaze classes for 34 years and have continues to offer my services during this pandemic on a one to one bases with expectant couples.

Dairian Roberts

Carson, California

Dairian Roberts

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey hey! I’m Dairian. I've been an occupational therapist (OT) since 2013 and a lactation consultant (IBCLC) since 2021. Maternal health and infant health are intricately linked, and my mission is to provide comprehensive support that acknowledges this connection. I pursued additional training as a postpartum doula to complement my OT background. I specialize in lactation, infant feeding, and infant development. Within this, I typically address concerns like tongue ties and bottle refusal and offer manual therapy/bodywork such as craniosacral therapy and myofascial release.

Darby Adams

Burbank, California

5.0 (1 review)

Darby Adams

13 years of experience

My name is Darby and I work primarily as an Overnight Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. As a Newborn Care Specialist I support you in your first 12-20 weeks home with a new baby with 30 to 60 hours a week of overnight or daytime care. I will get you set off on the right foot when it comes to having a healthy sleep schedule; working to get your little one (or ones!) sleeping through the night as it becomes age appropriate. I will support their eating needs to ensure their intake supports age appropriate growth and successful sleep, whether that is through breast feeding, formula feeding, bottle feeding or some combination of those options. And most importantly I will be able to keep a close eye on your newest and tiniest family member to make sure their health, development, and habits are all trending in the right direction. Overall my objective is to get a sense for your goals in the first few months to help educate, support, and assess the baby’s and family’s needs. As a postpartum doula my work will look very similar but will have the parent take the lead more. I will be there as your shadow to support with healthy healing for mom and baby. I can offer education, nurturing, assessments of postpartum recovery and referrals to other folks who would help you be successful during this unique time in life.

Recent review

I’m so happy I found Darby! I was having a hard time getting my newborn to sleep and had questions about feeding. There’s so much information out there and Darby was able to simplify everything for me in a way that worked for me and baby. I was nervous about trusting anyone with my baby but Darby is the real deal. You can tell she really loves babies and I trust her to give good care to my baby when I’m not there. You’re in good hands if you go to Darby for your baby’s needs!

- Molly H.

Emily Walker

West Hollywood, California

Emily Walker

11 years of experience

My childcare philosophy centers on creating a calm, loving, and supportive environment where both babies and parents can thrive. I believe that responsive, gentle care builds a foundation of trust and security for infants, while empowering parents with confidence and rest during the early days of parenthood. Every family is unique, and I approach each home with flexibility, empathy, and respect for individual values and rhythms. My goal is to nurture not just the baby. Still, the entire family unit, offering practical help, emotional reassurance, and peaceful routines that make the transition into new parenthood feel manageable and joyful.

PAULINE MANNING

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

PAULINE MANNING

8 years of experience

My name is Pauline. I am passionate about family. I have been in Healthcare for 15 years I gained a strong desire to assist expecting mothers, newborns, and postpartum care in hospital settings. I have assisted midmives, and attended hone births. I am a travel provider who supports families overseas as well. My purpose is to promote health and safety first by advocating and supporting families with their birthing journey.

Recent review

My daughter had a great experience with her Doula Pauline Manning. By it being her first time giving birth she made her labor experience the best, she was very supportive, tentative , patient, hands on and gave her a lot of emotional support. Very soothing to her she gave her massages ,they walked together , She had my daughter do the ball exercise. Accommodated with whatever she needed. I highly recommend Ms. Manning she's the best . Gaynelle Henderson

- Gaynelle H.

Preontey Morgan

Gardena, California

Preontey Morgan

9 years of experience

Hello to all my new families my name is preontey Morgan. I’m a birth Doula also a postpartum Doula that would love to enter your world and help you with all of your pregnancy needs. I’m here to make everything OK for you and your family that’s the goal as a licensed provider and a foster parents. My life is around kids and I’m here to take the load off of the new mommies in existing mommies that’s bringing a beautiful life in the world any resources that my parents need. I am here for that. Also welcome to my world.

Cynthia Alvarado

Los Angeles, California

Cynthia Alvarado

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello there! My name is Cynthia Alvarado and I identify as she/her. I'm happily married to a wonderful man, and we have a beautiful 12-year-old boy, who is currently in middle school. My journey in Baby Night Care began in 2011 when a dear friend of mine, who is a Doula, recommended that I take a Doula training course. At that time, I had no idea what a doula was, but I was fascinated when she explained it to me. I loved babies and was excited to work with them and nurture families in their postpartum journey. When I took my doula training, I was eighteen and pregnant with my son Julian Alvarado! Julian was my first experience with newborns, and it was an incredible experience for me. As I was young and had no work experience, I started as a part-time daytime nanny. Later on, I began doing night nanny work while still working daytime. I slowly started building my experience and resume, and eventually started working full-time night-time only as a postpartum doula. Since then, I have continued my education in newborn and postpartum care, and I've become a Certified Doula, a Certified Newborn Specialist, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and I've earned a degree in Child Development, specializing in infant care. I have been working with families for over ten years now, and I absolutely love it. I have combined all my careers to provide personalized care that fulfills each family's unique needs. I offer emotional and lactation support, education, resources, empowerment, and nurturing for the whole family, as well as baby care services. If you need any help or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm here to help!

Mercedes Polanco

Inglewood, California

Mercedes Polanco

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Mercedes Polanco, I’m a newborn care specialist and Doula, I provide Support and Assistance to Families who are in need of guidance and care for their Newborn, specially through out these first weeks that you trying to figure and are adjusting to that lovely new member at home. As part of service, I’m there there to support through every process of parenthood and give you the best of my knowledge, so that transition can be more smooth

Sheri Rodriguez

Hemet, California

Sheri Rodriguez

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey there! My name is Sheri Rodriguez, IBCLC and I’m the owner of Sweetmilk Lactation Support. Serving the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley and surrounding areas! Prior to becoming an IBCLC, I was a breastfeeding mother of two. I struggled to breastfeed my first born and I was so determined to make it work! I found it very hard to find lactation support, so I did a lot of late night/ breastfeeding session google searching for answers! It was not pretty! The advice online was not helpful as everyone had a different experience! I finally found a few county IBCLCs who helped me, and the rest was history. I breastfed my first for 23 months and my second for over 3 years. I quickly knew a few months after my first was born that I wanted to be the support to other families struggling to breastfeed their babies. I started on my journey and became a lactation educator and La Leche league leader until I sat for my IBCLC exam. I love providing education and support to lactating families and if you’re in need of support right now. Please feel free to contact me today!

Terri Frazier

Gardena, California

Terri Frazier

3 years of experience

Hello my name is Terri and I'm a South Bay native looking to help families in their lacation journey. Let's brainstorm and approach the best way to feed your baby.

Sarah Gruman

Los Angeles, California

Sarah Gruman

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m a mom of 3 girls and got into lactation consulting after having difficulty nursing my first. I do office, home, and telehealth appointments and work with many insurance plans so that visits are fully or mainly covered.

Tamika Massey

Los Angeles, California

Tamika Massey

23 years of experience

*Meet Tamika Massey, Newborn Care Specialist* As a first-time parent, navigating the world of newborn care can be overwhelming. That's where Tamika Massey comes in – a compassionate, experienced, and certified newborn care specialist with over 20 years of experience. *About Tamika* Tamika's passion for caring for babies stems from her personal experience as a mother of two and her extensive family experience. Her love and dedication to nurturing young children inspired her to become a newborn care specialist. *Qualifications and Certifications* - 20+ years of experience in newborn and infant care - Certified in adult, child, and infant CPR - Completed newborn care classes and stays updated on the latest information - Received necessary vaccines to care for babies - Licensed LPN state of new York .. *Services and Responsibilities* Tamika offers personalized support, including: - Recommending baby products and creating a customized care plan - Sterilizing bottles and assisting with feeding schedules - Providing nighttime relief and establishing a routine - Organizing the nursery and assisting with baby laundry - Teaching parents how to bathe their baby and offering emotional support - Introducing soothing techniques and assisting with breastfeeding Experienced with multiples. *Breastfeeding Support* Tamika provides expert breastfeeding guidance, including: - Addressing breastfeeding questions and concerns - Educating on different breastfeeding positions - Creating a personalized feeding schedule *Get in touch* Tamikamasse@gmail.com +1 (516) 943-3611

Jillian Davidsson

Murrieta, California

Jillian Davidsson

16 years of experience

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!

Alyssa Ellison

Carson, California

Alyssa Ellison

10 years of experience

Hello, my name is Alyssa Ellison and I am a Postpartum Doula and newborn care specialist. I was born and raised in Carson, California and currently live in San Pedro, Ca. I've been a birth professional for about 7 years now and I thoroughly enjoy it. I got started in this industry almost by default. I am the daughter of the middle daughter of 5 girls. All of those girls (my aunts) gave birth to girls. If you can see where I'm going, I have seen a lot of birth over the years. Naturally I gravitate towards birth and the perinatal period where I find myself bonding with new and to be new mothers in assisting them with being an extra set of hands so that it allows them to be more hands on and better bond with their baby. I am looking forward to working with new families, creating new memories and helping to strengthen bonds within households.

Devon Williams

Carson, California

Devon Williams

6 years of experience

Hello! My name is Devon and I’m a doula & student midwife passionate about helping families gain access to holistic care & wellness during the birth and postpartum period. I am a reproductive justice activist specializing in & centering my work around the Black families & POC as a way to decrease the health disparities in my community.

Alanacapri Salazar

San Jacinto, California

Alanacapri Salazar

24 years of experience

Hello, my name is Alanacapri and I am Certified Postpartum Doula. I currently work for myself and I assist new moms after birth. I can help with housework, laundry, meal prep, caring for baby while Mom sleeps, showers or just takes a break. I can assist mom and provide referrals for/answer questions and concerns regarding the baby or her recovery. The benefits to my service is largely that mom doesn't feel like everything is all on her, during a time that she needs to focus on recovery.

Briauna Smith

Inglewood, California

Briauna Smith

5 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Bri and I am a Full Spectrum Doula located in the Los Angeles area. It's my goal to help you prepare for the birth you envision and to set you up for success during your postpartum period. I offer additional services such as childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, support during miscarriage and termination, and much more. I birthed my little one during the summer of 2021 at home (doula and midwife in attendance), which is what ultimately led me to doula work. When I'm not visiting with clients or at a birth, I run a natural skin care business and do some nutritional consulting. I love to cook and read, but I'm mostly enjoying motherhood in my free time.

Emily Beltran

Murrieta, California

Emily Beltran

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I'm a licensed therapist who provides therapy to individuals during the reproductive years within the state of California. I specialize in pregnancy, pregnancy loss, pregnancy termination, birth trauma and adjusting to parenthood. I use a trauma and attachment lens to help clients to process trauma and/or cope better with anxiety and depression.

Katharine Wingert

Murrieta, California

Katharine Wingert

3 years of experience

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.

Grace Halling

Murrieta, California

Grace Halling

3 years of experience

Hello everyone, my name is Grace and I am taking courses to become a postpartum doula. I am currently a lead teacher in a 12-24 month old classroom. I have also had ample experience helping in the infant room of the learning center that I am employed with. I have brought my services here because I want to help be the support families need after having a child. Right now I am specifically looking to be a nanny or a night nanny based on what you may need.