Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in San Luis Obispo, CA

Holistic Christian birth doula and childbirth educator on the central coast of California! Serving women with a passion for helping them realize their God-given ability to birth and be a mother. Serving Lompoc to San Luis Obispo.

My name is Ashante and I was born & raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica. I migrated to the U.S 3 months pregnant and while I knew the maternal world was my calling, my own birthing experience fueled the passion and determination. I view pregnancy and birth as a miracle and as your doula I will support you emotionally , mentally and physically while empowering and advocating for you. This is your STORY, this is your BIRTH!

✨ Hello, I’m Kiki Navarro, founder of My DeVine Visions Doula by Kiki LLC. As a BIPOC doula, mother of four, life coach, meditation instructor, massage therapist, and ordained minister, I am passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood with compassionate, culturally responsive care. I believe every family deserves to feel respected, informed, and empowered throughout their journey. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients can make decisions that align with their values, traditions, and personal birth preferences. I offer birth and postpartum doula support, postpartum massage, relaxation and mindfulness techniques, life coaching, and holistic wellness guidance. Whether you are a first-time parent or growing your family, I provide emotional, physical, and educational support tailored to your unique needs. As a BIPOC provider, I understand the importance of representation, advocacy, and culturally aware care. I welcome and support families from all backgrounds and strive to help clients feel seen, heard, and supported during one of life’s most important transitions. Based in Wasco and serving families throughout Kern County, I offer both in-person and virtual support options. Please note that some specialty wellness services, including postpartum massage, life coaching, meditation, and other holistic wellness offerings, may not be covered by insurance. Any non-covered services and associated costs will be discussed during your consultation. 💜 Supporting families with compassion, cultural awareness, empowerment, and holistic care from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Specialties: • Birth Doula Support • Postpartum Doula Support • BIPOC Family Support • Postpartum Massage • Life Coaching • Meditation & Mindfulness • Holistic Wellness • Family Education • Virtual Support • Culturally Responsive Care • First-Time Parents • Community Resource Navigation

I am a birth doula with 14 years of experience, offering personalized, holistic support to families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy and labor — comfort measures, positioning and movement guidance, hands-on techniques for pain relief, and advocacy to help you communicate your wishes with your care team. My Spinning Babies Parent Educator certification deepens my understanding of optimal fetal positioning and supports individualized strategies during pregnancy and birth. I’m committed to empowering families with calm, experienced presence so you feel heard, informed, and supported at every step.

Hi, my name is Camryn. I am a full spectrum doula, family-centered chef, childbirth educator and placenta specialist based in Santa Barbara, CA. I am an approved provider with Carrot and can accept all workplace benefits programs. My work is rooted in nourishment and presence. I believe this time in life deserves tenderness and deep support. It is my honor to get to provide that to the families that I serve. Through my practice I offer preconception support, birth preparation, postpartum care, nourishing home cooked meals and community offerings like workshops and story-telling circles. My approach is holistic and heart-led. I blend practical tools with soulful support so that families feel grounded, cared for and celebrated every step of their journey. My only goal as your doula is for you to feel not just supported but truly held and HEARD. Body, mind and spirit.

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I am the founder of Baby Blessings Doula & Lactation Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. With over 30 years of experience as a pediatric nurse, along with certification as a Lactation Specialist and a DONA-trained Birth/Postpartum Doula, I have had the privilege of supporting over 160 families through childbirth and beyond. As a mother of four wonderful children and a grandmother to three precious grandbabies, I truly understand the transformative journey of parenthood. It is my personal calling to empower women to embrace their strength during this sacred and life-changing time. I believe in holding space for mothers and their families in a way that fosters safety, security, and confidence. My passion lies in providing unwavering support to mothers, babies, siblings, and partners during the postpartum period. My mission is to ensure that every family I work with feels cared for, heard, and deeply supported throughout this beautiful journey. If you are looking for a compassionate and experienced doula to guide and support you through your pregnancy and postpartum experience, I would be honored to work with you.

I am a mother of three amazing adults and grandmother to two rascally grandsons and a 6 month old granddaughter. I am passionate about supporting women from prenatal to postpartum. Since every baby gets to be born only one time, my goal is to help each baby have a gentle and loving entry into the world and their mom to feel confident, safe, and nurtured throughout their birth process. Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation to learn more about what a doula's support would bring to your birth!

Hi! I am a Certified Professional Midwife and a Birth, Postpartum, and Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. I certified in birth with Carriage House, and am also a 200HR registered Yoga teacher and certified in Fertility, Assisted Reproduction and Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga. I am upbeat, have a great sense of humor, and above all, love celebrating your birth experience with you. If you are looking for someone who lives and breathes everything birth, you’ve found her! I also happen to think placentas are the greatest thing since mac met cheese. =)

Hello everyone, my name is Guadalupe Oropeza and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula located in Delano, Ca. My philosophy as a doula is rooted in the belief that when a parent feels informed and respected, they can lean into the power of their own birth story with confidence rather than fear. I see my role as your steady anchor—providing evidence-based information to help you navigate your options and unwavering physical and emotional support to protect your peace. Whether you are planning a natural physiological birth or a scheduled cesarean, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, held, and centered throughout the process. I don’t just show up for the birth; I show up for you. I am here to bridge the gap between medical protocols and your personal intuition. By creating a space where you feel safe to ask questions and trust your body’s rhythm, I help transform the transition into parenthood from a daunting mystery into an empowering, celebrated milestone.

Hi, I’m Rachael Jerahian—the heart behind Nature & Nourish Birthing Co. Based in Carpinteria, California, I support families throughout Santa Barbara County, Ventura, and Los Angeles, while also offering virtual classes and services to families worldwide. I am deeply passionate about guiding women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with care that feels both grounding and empowering. My approach blends evidence-based education with intuitive, compassionate support, honoring that every birth journey is unique and deserves to be experienced with confidence and trust. I am a Certified Birth Doula (DONA), Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), and an Internationally Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE). I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Gentle Sleep Coach®, and Gentle Potty Coach®. My work is rooted in continuous learning and a commitment to providing holistic, up-to-date care that supports both parents and babies. At the core of my work is the belief that birth is not just a physical experience—it is a deeply transformative moment that shapes how you enter parenthood. It is an honor to walk alongside you in this season with intention, presence, and wholehearted support.

Hello My name is Marlene Solorio I fully and wholeheartedly trust that you can give birth naturally, because GOD designed women and babies to work together during birth. You are a powerful human and GOD designed you perfectly. So deep down inside you know exactly what to do. I love helping moms find the confidence to birth autonomously through education and empowerment. After my 3 unnecessary cesareans, I decided to become a doula. When I found out I was pregnant with my 4th I told myself I was going to have a natural birth, even though every doctor and midwife in my area told me I couldn't. And boy did I prove them wrong with my VBA3C. So that's why I'm here, I want to help you have a beautiful empowering birth like I did. I know it's possible because I just did it!

As your DONA International trained Doula, I will work by your side as you prepare to give birth; present in each moment with a spirit of love and compassion. I offer birth related referrals, basics of baby, and lactation support. I’ll provide the emotional, educational and physical support you and your family not only during labor, but throughout your pregnancy and birth. I believe in your body and in your ideas as to how you want to bring this new life into the world.

Brittney has been a child care provider for over 15 years and believes the birthing mother should be able to give birth on her terms without a bunch of unnecessary medication and procedures.

Your Mama Doula provides compassionate, evidence-informed birth and postpartum support to families in Bakersfield, California. Led by award-winning doula Lauri Branson, a Certified Birth Doula (CD) and Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD) through the International Doula Institute, the practice is known for calm, grounded support in both hospital and home birth settings. Lauri specializes in supporting first-time parents, high-risk and medically complex pregnancies, inductions, and families who want both emotional reassurance and practical, hands-on guidance. With additional training in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and a reputation for steady advocacy, comfort techniques, and judgment-free care, Your Mama Doula helps parents feel informed, confident, and deeply supported from pregnancy through recovery.

Hi there, I’m Jenica. I’m a wife, bio & bonus mom, Licensed Midwife (LM, CPM), LVN and IBCLC. I pride myself in providing individualized, culturally competent and evidence based care in a judgement-free environment.

Hi, I’m Nikki Avila—Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Cofounder of Three Moons Doula Collective. My work is rooted in the belief that birth is sacred, transformative, and deeply personal. As a Latina birth worker, I’ve spent the last 16 years walking alongside families during one of life’s most vulnerable and powerful seasons—offering care grounded in compassion, cultural wisdom, and advocacy. Three Moons Doula Collective is not just a training program—it’s a movement. A space where doulas of color rise in their power, find their voice, and reclaim the knowledge that lives in their lineage. Our mission is to ensure that Black, Indigenous, and Latino families have access to skilled, culturally conscious birth support—because our communities deserve nothing less. Birth work has always lived in my spirit. Even before I had the language for it, I was holding space for pregnant friends as a teenager—offering a supportive hand to hold and an open heart to listen. That calling was modeled by my mother, who was a constant presence of strength and care in our family and community. I learned early on that showing up for others is powerful—and that’s where my passion was born. In 2018, I began formal training with Doula Trainings International and went on to earn certifications through Cornerstone Doula Training in birth and postpartum care. In 2021, I became a Certified Hypnobabies Instructor and Hypno-Doula, offering tools for calm, confident birthing experiences rooted in the power of the mind-body connection. My continued education reflects a deep commitment to both evidence-based care and ancestral wisdom. In 2022, I began training with H.E.R.B.A.L. Doula. In 2023, I trained with La Mujer de Tierra in Ceremony of Birth, deepening my connection to traditional and ceremonial practices. In 2024, I trained in Spinning Babies® with Midwife Tema, expanding my knowledge of physiological birth and body-based support. In 2025, I continued my holistic path by training in Reiki for birth with Mitra, integrating energetic support into my care. From belly binding to energy work, my approach is holistic and intentional—honoring the entire person, not just the process. In 2019, I founded the Bakersfield Doula Circle to unite birth workers in sisterhood and solidarity through monthly gatherings where doulas come together to share, learn, and lead with collective wisdom. I actively collaborate with community partners like Save a Mom, Save a Family, Inc., and since 2024, I have been part of the Maternal Healthcare Committee in Kern County, contributing to local efforts that aim to improve maternal health outcomes and expand access to culturally responsive care. In May 2024, I traveled to Ecuador with Wombs of the World, where I had the honor of sitting under and learning from Parteras Mama Mila and Partera Martha, a powerful mother-daughter duo. Their teachings deepened my understanding of birth as sacred lineage, passed down through generations, and strengthened my commitment to honoring traditional wisdom in my work. In February 2026, I continued this journey in Mexico City and Oaxaca, Mexico, where I sat with and witnessed the work of traditional midwives and healers—Doña Queta, Partera Paula, Partera Yuu, Curandera Norma, Partera Rosa of Valenzuela, and Partera Mariela. These experiences further shaped my understanding of birth as ceremony, community, and ancestral remembrance. I am deeply grateful for the work and mission of Wombs of the World and for Charlotte’s leadership in creating these transformative spaces. In 2025, through Three Moons Doula Collective, we trained our first cohort of doulas—many of whom are now actively working with managed care plans, providing essential support to mothers throughout Kern County. As of 2026, my colleagues and I continue to expand this work by training Native American Indigenous birth workers, strengthening culturally rooted care within our communities. As a Certified VBAC Link Educator and Medi-Cal Doula, I’ve supported over 130 births, including more than 28 Medi-Cal births in 2024 alone. Each one is a powerful reminder of how informed, respectful care can transform outcomes and empower families. In June 2026, I will be releasing The Wisdom of Waiting Birth Method™, a childbirth education course designed to guide families back to trust, knowledge, and the innate power of birth. Through Three Moons Doula Collective, I’m committed to shifting the paradigm. This work is about more than teaching skills—it’s about nurturing leaders. Doulas who are deeply rooted in their culture, confident in their knowledge, and ready to create generational change. I hope every person who trains with us feels seen, held, and empowered—and that every birthing person they support feels the same. This is the legacy I’m building: one of advocacy, ancestral remembering, and powerful community care. We are creating a future where birth is safer, more just, and deeply sacred. I am here to support you, IN THE WAITING, Nikki Avila

I am a Postpartum doula here in Bakersfield, Ca. I have been a doula for 6 years. Some things i enjoy doing outside of helping families is spending time with my own family. I enjoy good cups of coffee and learning about ancestral ways of living.

Certified Doula working with clients in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Counties. Down to earth approach, where I believe that a well informed mother and father can make the best choices for you and your baby. Non judgmental approach, where I support the birth of your vision and values. Prenatal, live birth support, and post natal support/newborn care. I look forward to connecting to you. Health Net and Kaiser, Goldcoast, Cencal Medical accepted and approved.

Hi, I’m Lauren — a birth worker devoted to walking alongside families through one of the most powerful transitions of their lives. My path into birth work was shaped by my own deeply transformative pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. I prepared thoroughly, trusted my body, and still encountered moments that were unexpected, intense, and humbling. That lived experience changed me — and it’s what informs how I show up for the families I serve today. I bring together evidence-based education, trauma-informed support, and embodied presence to help birthing people feel grounded, informed, and supported — whether they’re planning a medicated hospital birth, an unmedicated birth, or something in between. You don’t need to fit a “type” to work with me. My role isn’t to push an agenda, but to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported in your choices. Over the last year, my practice has deepened through advanced doula training, mentorship, and apprenticeship — including immersive work with Haize Hawke and master-level education focused on physiology, nervous system regulation, advocacy, and the emotional landscape of birth. I’m also the founder of Mycelial Womb, a collective rooted in the understanding that transformation happens best when it’s supported, witnessed, and integrated — much like mycelial networks beneath the forest floor. What tends to stand out to clients is that I’m steady under pressure, deeply attuned, and fully present. I support both the practical and the emotional — helping partners feel confident, navigating medical systems with clarity, and creating space for processing what arises before, during, and after birth. I’m equally comfortable explaining hospital procedures, advocating when needed, holding silence, or helping you find your footing when things feel intense or uncertain. Whether you’re someone who has always felt drawn to birth work — or someone who didn’t know they wanted this level of support until now — my intention is the same: to walk with you, not ahead of you, not over you, but with you, through this threshold. It would be an honor to support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — with care that is grounded, responsive, and deeply human.

Hello! I’m a certified full spectrum doula dedicated to providing compassionate and judgment-free support to families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. I value community, connection, and honoring each family’s unique journey. As a doula, I practice through a trauma-informed lens. This means I prioritize your psychological safety, bodily autonomy, and emotional well-being across all reproductive journeys. My goal is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and fully in control of your choices, while actively working to minimize stress and prevent retraumatization in medical or personal spaces. My goal is to create a safe and empowering space where parents feel supported, informed, and cared for every step of the way. My background is in elementary education and I owned and facilitated a licensed child care home for many years prior to teaching. I enjoy watching families grow and thrive. In my spare time, I love gardening, traveling the world, and learning about other cultures.