Home Birth Doulas in San Jose, CA

Sheryll is a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula. She also is a Lactation Consultant through Healthy Children Project-Center for Breastfeeding. In addition to Breastfeeding support and doula work, she also has a passion for Placentas! She Trained through International Placenta & Postpartum Association to become a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. After experiencing her own home birth with a midwife, she wants to help everyone have an empowered and supported birthing experience. She is dedicated to making sure that you and your partner feel like you have the skills you need to have the most positive birth experience as possible. Sheryll loves to explore and research ways to provide you with continuous support and uses evidence based information so you can make educated decisions during your pregnancy and into your birth. She lives an exciting life in the South Bay with her husband, four kids, two dogs, and seven chickens that she doulas eggs from for her family!

Hello, my name is Jasmin & I am a birth doula dedicated to supporting families during pregnancy and labor. My work centers on hospital birth advocacy, informed decision-making, and helping families move through labor with clarity and confidence. I specialize in comprehensive birth preparation classes designed to help parents understand their rights, communicate effectively with their medical team, and feel grounded in their choices. I focus solely on birth support and education, ensuring my clients feel prepared, supported, and empowered from pregnancy through the moment they meet their baby.

Hello, I’m Anna, a San Francisco-based Birth and Postpartum Doula dedicated to "Mothering the Mother." I combine a grounded, calm presence with evidence-based information to help you transform uncertainty into trust. My mission is to ensure you feel seen, validated, and safe throughout your birth and postpartum journey, meeting you exactly where you are with intuitive care and unwavering support. When it comes to birth, I view my role as an anchor of calm support amidst the intensity of labor. My philosophy is rooted in the sacredness of choice. I am here to ensure you feel informed, safe, and heard, regardless of how your birth unfolds. Drawing on my training in Spinning Babies, Rebozo, and prenatal yoga, I provide intuitive, hands-on guidance, whether that means suggesting position changes for optimal fetal positioning, providing comforting hip squeezes, or offering continuous emotional grounding. I also deeply value the partner's role, guiding them to feel confident and involved so that, together, you can welcome your baby with a sense of connection and empowerment. When it comes to the postpartum period, I view my role as a source of deep nourishment and restoration during a time of profound transformation. My philosophy is anchored in the mission to "Mother the Mother," believing that when you are deeply cared for, the whole family thrives. My support focuses on holistic healing, creating a sanctuary where you can rest and bond with your baby. I bring a unique element of nourishment to this work through my passion for cooking; I prepare healing, nutrient-rich meals to restore your energy and ground you in comfort. Whether I am offering guidance on newborn care, validating your emotions, or simply holding space, I am here to help you navigate the transition into parenthood feeling confident, nourished, and never alone.

My path to becoming a doula comes from both my clinical background and my lived experience caring for families. I am a registered nurse by training, and after moving to the U.S., I spent years supporting families as a nanny, building deep trust in their most intimate routines. Becoming a doula allowed me to reconnect with my nursing roots while offering something deeply human: calm, presence, and informed support during one of the most transformative moments of life.

I am a birth doula with DONA International, a Lactation Educator and Counselor through U.C. San Diego and a E-RYT 200 and RPYT (Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance. During the perinatal period, I strive to help parents feel educated, supported and cared for through this transformational time in their lives. I combine evidence based information, yoga philosophy and trust in physiological birth to help parents feel empowered on their journey into parenthood.

Hello, my name is Maria Depaz. I was born and raised in Monterey County, California, and I have always carried a deep passion for medicine, community care, and teaching. For over 12 years, I have worked in the medical field as a CNA, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist, with experience in pediatrics, family medicine, urgent care, and psychiatric care. I am NICU Certified and currently serve families as a Full Spectrum Doula, supporting individuals through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, pregnancy loss, and reproductive experiences with compassionate and culturally rooted care. Alongside my medical background, I incorporate traditional Mexican healing practices that have been passed through generations in our communities. This includes sobadas, cerradas de caderas, baños, and postpartum care that honors the body, spirit, and transition into parenthood. I truly believe care is human, and my motivation to support my community is deeply rooted in my experiences within the medical field. While I may not have become a doctor, I do not see that as a limitation, but rather as a gift. My roles allowed me to build meaningful connections, provide quality care, and truly get to know the patients and families we served within our community. Through those experiences, I learned that healing is not only found in medicine, but also in compassion, trust, advocacy, and human connection. Those lessons continue to guide the way I care for families today. My approach blends clinical knowledge with nurturing, human-centered support. I believe families deserve care that is informed, respectful, culturally connected, and centered around trust, consent, education, and dignity through every stage of their journey.

Hi, I'm Kirstie — a certified birth and postpartum doula and peer lactation counselor serving expecting and new families in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my training through the Indie Birth Doula Academy and the H.E.R.B.A.L Academy and I bring that foundation into every client relationship with compassion, intention, and care. I believe that welcoming a new baby is one of life's most profound transitions — and no one should have to navigate it alone. Whether you're preparing for birth, settling into postpartum life, or finding your way through breastfeeding, I'm here to walk alongside you with steady, personalized support. I accept insurance through Kaiser Permanente NorCal, Health Net, and Alameda Health Alliance because your care shouldn't depend on your coverage. Flexible payment plans are also available for families without insurance coverage.

My passion for birth work and mental health comes from a deep calling to serve, uplift, and empower. Every mother deserves to feel supported, heard, and respected throughout her journey, and I am truly honored to be that steady, compassionate presence by your side. Rooted in a tradition that celebrates motherhood, I hold close the beauty of this sacred transition, while also understanding the loneliness it can sometimes bring in today’s fast-paced world. My heart’s mission is to bring light, joy, and comfort to every family I work with—so you never have to walk this path alone. With my background as both a direct care counselor and a certified doula, I take a holistic approach—blending emotional insight with practical guidance. I support families with care for the mind, body, and heart during this profound time of change. More than anything, I want you to feel seen, held, and cherished in your unique journey into parenthood.

Chelsey is professionally trained and certified as a birth + postpartum doula as well as an infant feeding specialist. As the mother of her own two children and an active member of her local Marin parenting community, Chelsey intimately knows how very different each birth and baby can be. She has a passion for the empowerment of birthing people and aims to reduces fear and instill strength in all the families that she serves. As the labor and birth process unfolds, Chelsey’s priority is in providing her clients with the unbiased, evidence-based guidance and support they need.

Originally from Liverpool, England and now living in Marin County, California, I am the mum of 6 beautiful children and a grandma to one. Each and every birth was unique, whether it was at home, a birthing centre, or in a hospital. The level of prenatal and postpartum care I received, definitely impacted my birth experience and I really feel every mum should feel safe and in control of her choices, as much as she can when she is going through one of the most unique and special moments in their life. I love supporting other parents on their journey, whether it be for advice, support or just to chat about what's to come. Feeling prepared makes for a much easier birth journey :) I trained with Doula Trainings international as a birth and postpartum doula. I have been a volunteer with the Postpartum Support Center through the Marin Diaper Bank and now as a facilitator for the ROSE program. When not supporting families you will find me looking after my granddaughter, walking my dog, hiking, or enjoying friend and family time.

Bykema here the Doula and Herbalist behind eXillent Body Herb & Womb Wellness L.L.C I am 27 and the mother of 2 beautiful children ages 4 and 1. I currently serve the San Jouquin and Bay Area I love to cook, hang out with family, learn, and hike . I enjoy pretty much anything that involves nature , outdoors also my babies. My mission extends beyond merely attending births; I am dedicated to educating women and families about the wonders of the womb. Through my work as a doula, I aim to dispel fears surrounding childbirth and replace them with a sense of empowerment and positivity. I firmly believe that every woman deserves to approach birth with confidence, fully aware of the incredible strength within her.