Anika Raghani

Los Angeles, California

Anika Raghani

13 years of experience

Hello! my name is Anika Raghani, and I’m a Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Los Angeles. I’m passionate about supporting families through every stage of their journey with compassion, respect, and care.My approach is holistic and parent-led—I believe that each family knows what’s best for them. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering the tools, information, and emotional support you need to make empowered, confident choices throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Creating a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space is at the heart of my practice. When I’m not supporting families, I enjoy soaking in nature, discovering new coffee spots, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Katherine Lucero

Long Beach, California

Katherine Lucero

13 years of experience

I am a registered nurse with over 12 years of hands-on experience caring for pediatric patients in a range of clinical settings—including the NICU and nursery at Miller Children’s Hospital— I bring both a strong clinical background and a deep passion for nurturing newborns during their earliest stages of life. Beyond my qualifications, I genuinely love supporting families as they navigate the early stages of parenthood. I understand the importance of rest for new parents and take pride in creating a calm, reassuring environment overnight. I aim not only to care for infants with the highest level of professionalism and compassion but also to give parents the peace of mind they deserve.

Amanda Poe

Torrance, California

Amanda Poe

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Amanda and I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have been working with families since 2011 in a hospital setting, pediatric office setting as well as in private practice providing in home visits. I have a 16 year old son who is my favorite person, who started this journey for me in 2009. I provide non judgemental lactation support for all. Looking forward to supporting you and your growing family.

Sophie Fahnenstich

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Sophie Fahnenstich

7 years of experience

Hi! My name is Sophie and I'm a Birth and Postpartum Doula in Los Angeles. I am a Dona-trained certified birth doula, Trained Hypnobabies® Hypno-Doula, certified ayurvedic postpartum doula, and trained newborn care specialist in the LA area. I believe that every woman and mother deserves the support she wants and needs however that may look. I have over 12 years of experience in childcare in Switzerland and the U.S., and serve clients and English and German. I have focused my work in early childhood, and over five years specifically in newborn care and as a doula. I have always been drawn to holistic healing and the power of the human mind and body. I love cooking anything from pasta to kitchari, believe in the healing power of meditation and breath work and value a balanced approach of traditional and alternative medicine. My goal is to make you feel safe and deeply empowered as a parent.

Recent review

My husband and I are so happy with Sophie. She’s an excellent doula, a wonderful person, and we consider her part of our family. We are first time parents and she has such a steady, comforting, kind presence that’s been crucial to helping us get through some tough days. We (and our dog, she loves Sophie) are always glad to see Sophie walk through the door. Sophie has also helped me with my breastfeeding journey - honestly, it’s not something that I’ve enjoyed overall, and she’s helped me clarify why I’m doing it and what can be done to make it easier. I’m still pumping and wouldn’t have made it this far without her. Sophie is also super thorough and documents in detail how each night goes with our daughter. I’ve changed up my daughter’s feeding routine several times with different supplements and breastmilk/formula combinations based on her gas and fussiness. Sophie is flexible and always willing to try a new routine, offering her thoughts based on what she sees at night, and is patient with me every time I want to mix it up :). In sum, we love Sophie and trust her completely with our daughter. I'm now pregnant with my second, and am obviously using Sophie as part of our dream team once again!

- Alexandra C.

Olivia Siegel

Los Angeles, California

Olivia Siegel

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Olivia, a DONA certified postpartum doula, and DONA trained birth doula with a passion for supporting mothers through their incredible journey into motherhood. I believe childbirth & postpartum is a sacred and beautiful experience, and it's an honor to share that space with birthing mothers & their family. I’m here to provide unwavering support, expert knowledge, and a calming presence to care for you and your baby. Let's embrace this path together and welcome the adventure of motherhood. A few things I love: Long walks with coffee, my partner & our dog, Taylor Swift, and dinner parties!

Michelle-Marie Gilkeson

Claremont, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Michelle-Marie Gilkeson

14 years of experience

Hi there! I'm Michelle-Marie. I'm a mom, certified functional nutritionist, certified pregnancy & postpartum exercise specialist, and founder of We Get To Be Well - a hub for women's health resources. I'll help you create a vibrant, healthy pregnancy, ensure the best possible start for your baby, and implement the foundational tools you'll need to thrive postpartum. I offer nutrition counseling, pregnancy and postpartum body mechanics and movement guidance, and positive mindset practice. Got a question? Ask away - I'd love to hear from you!

Recent review

Michelle-Marie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things Nutrition and hormonal health, especially when it involves the pregnancy and post-partum periods. I am a health care provider that works with lots of pregnant mamas and I trust Michelle-Marie with the education of my moms in caring for themselves and their babies through this special time.

- Jon T.

Alex Fern Gilkeson

Claremont, California

5.0 (1 review)

Alex Fern Gilkeson

17 years of experience

With over a decade of experience as a behavioral therapist working with children, teens, and young adults, my clients have had diagnoses such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I work with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and with special considerations such as trauma, disability, and phobias. I'm trained in biobehavioral health, the study of the interplay between biology and psychology. When we work together, I'll help you identify the barriers to optimal health and support you in making habits that are both practical and long-lasting.

Recent review

I highly recommend Alex and his approach to helping parents relate and interact with their kiddos and be able to speak into their lives in a positive way. His instagram account alone has lots of tools for parents looking for constructive ways to navigate the challenges they may face with their kiddos. Please check him out if you need some great parenting resources.

- Jon T.

Sally Danto

Los Angeles, California

Sally Danto

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I am an internationally board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) based in Sherman Oaks, CA and my mission is to provide compassionate and individualized lactation and infant feeding support. I am well versed in infant and child health care and I have 10 years of experience as a NICU nurse, and I am now a practicing pediatric nurse practitioner as well as breastfeeding mom.

Angela Kerendian

Long Beach, California

Angela Kerendian

34 years of experience

I’m a holistic occupational therapy pediatric practitioner and author of My Safe and Cozy Space . My degree background is OT and counseling . I have an extensive practice of working with children . I specialize in combining mental health and behavioral concerns with the lens of sensory and function . I also work with parents who are struggling to find strategies that work well for their family .

Lia Berquist

Long Beach, California

5.0 (1 review)

Lia Berquist

27 years of experience

As a Doula and birth worker, I'm committed to supporting you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I've given birth to two beautiful babies (who are now grown/and almost grown) and I could not have done it without my doula. I have a Bachelors of Science in Human Environmental Sciences – which equates to commercial interior design - but childbirth is my passion. I have been teaching childbirth classes in The Bradley Method ® in Long Beach, California since 2011. In 2012, I became a certified Doula and have since had the honor of witnessing over 350 births. It is my goal to empower women and their partners, through positive education, to give birth in the most natural way possible. The benefits of a natural birth are countless and the value to the birthing parent, baby, and the family unit, are immeasurable. Bradley Method ® classes provide a safe place for parents to explore their options, and weigh the benefits and risks of interventions with which they may be presented, prior to arriving at the labor and delivery room. A doula added to that formula elevates the experience, improving outcomes and birth satisfaction. Education and Experience: • Certified Doula since 2012 (The VBACLink cert in 2019) • Affiliated Bradley Method® Instructor since 2011 • Evidence Based Birth® Instructor since 2018 • B.S. in Human Environmental Sciences, 1996 I'd love to help you advocate for whatever kind of birth YOU want.

Recent review

Having Lia as a part of my birth team was beyond invaluable and I wish everyone could have Lia in their corner! I was fortunate to have her by my side through two pregnancies and natural unmedicated births as my doula. During my first pregnancy, my husband and I decided to take her Bradley Class in order to prepare for birth (highly recommend!). I didn’t originally have an intention of pursuing a natural unmedicated birth, but a few class sessions in and I was determined to make that happen. I knew I needed Lia as my doula in order to have that extra support and reassurance. Her knowledge and way of communicating all the information around pregnancy, birth, and most importantly advocacy, is that of an expert. Lia made me feel completely supported and empowered to stand firm in my birth goals and do anything and everything needed to put myself in the best possible position to achieve them including when I decided to switch providers late in both pregnancies as they were trying to force unnecessary inductions. She responded to every phone call, text message, and email throughout my pregnancies and even postpartum extremely quickly and helped me calmly navigate the medical system that can be difficult when wanting to go into spontaneous labor. During labor, Lia acted asupported both me and my husband as well as did ALL the things like providing counter pressure, ensuring I stayed hydrated, a barrier to my laborland bubble with hospital staff, etc. I can undoubtedly say that my outcomes would have been much different without her guidance, expertise, and encouragement. If you are thinking about hiring Lia as your doula or taking her class, do both!!

- Kimberly B.

Angela Leon

Long Beach, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Angela Leon

7 years of experience

Hi I'm Midwife Angela! I'm a first generation Mexican-American bilingual Midwife serving Long Beach/LA County and some Orange County areas! Please feel free to reach out with any questions! I've been licensed since July 2019 and in birth work since February 2010.

Recent review

First and foremost, thank you Angela! Literally could not have done it without her. Blessed to be fortunate enough to acquire her services. From the beginning of our journey, she made everything feel so natural and comfortable which was key for my birth plan and in general. Being it was my first birth, and a home birth at that, I was nervous and scared.. I didn’t think prenatal visits were meant to be enjoyable until we found her. I always looked forward to our appointments. She never made me feel like I was just another client. She is so thorough and made things easy to understand. Always answered all my questions with ease. Very professional and warm. The perfect balance. She became my support and my friend. Also, as a fellow Latina, she has all my support and I’m proud to call her my midwife/friend. Can’t wait to have my second baby just to have her back!

- Daniella E.

Stephanie Jackson

Long Beach, California

Stephanie Jackson

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hey, my name is Stephanie Jackson and I am a full-spectrum doula I have a background in public health and five years of experience supporting births. My journey into this work was profoundly influenced by a tragic experience of a close friend during childbirth, which inspired me to formally pursue this path. I use an evidence-based approach while also being dedicated to making sure all my clients feel safe, heard, and supported throughout their pregnancy. I'll be by your side, helping you feel confident, prepared, and supported every step of the way.

Zoë Wade

Long Beach, California

Zoë Wade

5 years of experience

My name is Zoë, I am a birth and postpartum doula specializing in BIPOC and PCOS communities, servicing LA/Orange County. With @foreveryoursdoula services, my mission is to provide knowledge, resources, comfort, and a safe space for women to enjoy this life changing journey, in bliss, ease, and love, and to challenge any and all racial disparities in the healthcare system disrupting that. My goal is to also make sure that every mother has the support needed leading up to and during the postpartum period, to allow them to peacefully transition into motherhood and let their self care and bond with their baby be the main focus. Can’t wait to connect 🥰💞

Pam Serna

Long Beach, California

5.0 (1 review)

Pam Serna

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a DONA certified and Medi-Cal approved birth doula and mother of two. I believe birth is a natural physiological process, and a sacred passage: for mother, parents, baby, and family. I understand pregnancy and childbirth to be a deeply transformative time. As a Christian, I celebrate every baby born into the world as a unique and precious gift from God. My passion to become a birth doula grew from witnessing my nephew's birth and then having two boys of my own. Like many women, I was fearful of childbirth due to my limited understanding. Birth was rarely talked about by the women in my life and if it was, pain was typically the main subject. Watching my nephew’s birth showed me that birth can be beautiful. I believe that as women, our bodies were designed by God to birth well. While complications do happen, they are not the rule. Birth is a natural physiological process. It is hard work and can be uncomfortable or painful, but that is not all. Birth is a transformative, life changing experience no matter how it happens: unmedicated or medicated, vaginal or cesarean, home birth, birth center, or hospital.

Recent review

This pregnancy journey was much different than my first. I cannot thank Pam enough! Pam was such a blessing!! She was very patient. Understanding. Caring. Calm. Informative and so helpful. She was very knowledgeable. We learned so much. My family and I are so grateful to have her. She was by my side the entire time. We appreciate and adore her! She will always be apart of our family

- Deserae C.

Donna Iskander

Redondo Beach, California

Donna Iskander

16 years of experience

I am a dedicated lactation consultant with 14 years of experience in women's health. My passion lies in supporting new moms and their babies, offering guidance that is both nurturing and evidence-based. I take a holistic approach to care, understanding that every family’s journey is unique, and I am committed to providing compassionate, personalized support to help mothers and babies thrive. In my free time, I love exploring the world through travel with my best friend and our two little fiercely independent girls!

Courtney Satow

Torrance, California

Courtney Satow

10 years of experience

I am a mama of two young children, a birth doula, childbirth educator, and pre/postnatal yoga teacher. I believe that being educated means empowered. I want my clients to walk away from their transition to parenthood feeling heard and supported. Happy and healthy parents raise happy and healthy children.

Cynthia Kiser

Torrance, California

Cynthia Kiser

8 years of experience

My name is Cynthia and I am passionate about helping families get more sleep! I work with ages 0-5 and all my services are done remotely, so I have worked with people all over the world! I customize every sleep plan to the specific child and parents, I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to sleep training. Consultations are always free, and my glowing reviews are a testament to my passion for what I do. I would love the opportunity to help you!

Jessie Rockwell

Long Beach, California

Jessie Rockwell

14 years of experience

Hello! I’m so happy you’ve found me. I love being a midwife, it’s a deep part of who I am. Since I was very young, I’ve had a unique love and wonder for babies and families. Serving families as a midwife is my dream job, my calling, and there is nothing I’d rather spend my days (and nights) doing. I’ve devoted the last near decade of my life to birth work. I’ve been privileged to walk with hundreds of families on parts of their special journeys. It’s through these years of experience that I’ve grown my passions by seeing how much work there is to do to improve the lives of families. My job as a midwife is to nurture the natural process of pregnancy and birth, and to continually evaluate when birth is normal and remaining low-risk, and when a higher-risk situation is developing. Birth is an amazing and powerful process, demanding a healthy respect and awe. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Bianca Turner

Long Beach, California

Bianca Turner

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Bianca and I am a full spectrum (birth, postpartum and loss doula) serving the Los Ángeles county area. I focus on traditional and spiritual practices because I believe that birth is a sacred initiation to go deeper, and that all the wisdom that we are looking for on how to navigate is already available within. I provide nutrition, lactation, herbal, and labor prep support to all clients. My goal is to make you feel as empowered about YOUR ideal birth. Outside of birthwork, I absolutely love crafts, hiking, traveling, writing, making medicine, and being with my family and friends. Looking forward to working with you!

Alissa Baltodano

Westminster, California

Alissa Baltodano

24 years of experience

Alissa is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, as well as a Newborn Care Specialist. She has a passion for supporting moms through some of the biggest moments in their lives and it is her hope to support and empower you and your family through this continued journey. Like most new moms before her, Alissa learned about her needs and those of her babies the challenging way. Reading books and taking advice from others was all she had as she journeyed through each unique pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience of her own two littles.