Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in San Marcos, CA

Hi, I’m Maribel, a DONA International-certified birth doula and birth photographer based in Irvine, serving Orange County and select surrounding communities in South Los Angeles County/South Bay, the western Inland Empire, and North County San Diego. I didn’t always know what a doula was. I found this work because I needed that kind of support myself, and experiencing what it felt like to have someone calm, familiar, and fully in my corner changed the way I understood birth. Eventually, it changed the direction of my work too. Today, I try to offer families that same sense of steadiness and connection. Before labor, we build a relationship and practice tools so the day feels more familiar. During birth, I adapt to what you need: hands-on comfort, positioning, breathing and relaxation, experience with different tools, a softer ambiance for relaxation, partner coaching, and support around informed decisions. I am especially intentional about partners; my role is to support them, not take their place, so they can spend less energy wondering what to do and more energy simply being your partner. After birth, I stay connected with early postpartum care for the families whose births I attend, including emotional, educational, and practical support within my scope. Photography comes from my love of real-life storytelling. Birth is so absorbing that there are parts of your own story you may not get to see while you are living them: the looks, the gestures, or the small moments surrounding the first time you meet your baby. My documentary approach is quiet and unobtrusive, preserving those pieces so you can return to them later. Birth photography may be booked on its own or woven into doula care. My broader full-spectrum doula work also includes standalone abortion support, pregnancy loss, and infant loss support. Eligible doula services may be covered through Medi-Cal or select commercial insurance benefits.

Hello my name is Neisha , I am a Community Doula , that serves Mamas in their Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum journey. I am also a certified lactation peer counselor.

Hi, I’m Tayna Chessman, founder of SoCal Doulas. We help Southern California families find personal birth and postpartum doula support. Our approach starts with listening to your preferences, respecting your choices, and helping you feel prepared and supported as your family grows. We offer birth preparation, labor comfort and partner support, daytime postpartum care, and overnight newborn support. We serve Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, with provider availability and care arrangements confirmed before booking. Insurance and employer doula benefits may be available; we review your individual benefits, any authorizations, and possible costs first. As a birth and postpartum doula, educator, and ProDoula trainer, I bring practical experience and a personal approach to supporting families. SoCal Doulas provides nonmedical emotional, informational, and practical support. Your medical team remains responsible for clinical care. Tell us your city, due date or baby’s age, and the support you’re looking for—we’d love to help you explore your options. Virtual birth education and birth-and-baby classes are available to families anywhere in California. Eligible clients may use approved insurance or doula education benefits; we verify the selected class, benefits, required authorization, and any costs before booking.

I'm a mother & full spectrum doula offering prenatal support, labor/birth support, hospital birth support, homebirth support, postpartum support, miscarriage support, grief/loss support, and abortion support. Some of the practices that I can integrate into my practice as a doula are: energy work/reiki, drum sound healing, meals/nutrition support, yoga/movement, & steams. I'm very passionate about working with my 2SLGBTQIA+ & TGNC communities. Also, as someone who was a pregnant teen mom, I'm passionate about working with youth. Some additional populations served are: People with Chronic Disease, Religious/Spiritual Communities, Survivors of Violence/Trauma, Individuals with eating disorder(s) or related symptoms, and Substance Use/People in Recovery. My services are available in both San Diego County & Orange County. As a doula, I offer sliding scale services and payment plans. If you are interested in working with me, please email me at DoulaMayuri@gmail.com to set up a free consultation.

I’ve been teaching the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth since 1995. My goal is to help you replace the fear and unknown about pregnancy, labor, and birth with knowledge. I have a passion for helping guide you to find your best birth. You might be feeling exactly the same way I did 30 years ago. SCARED! When I was pregnant the first time, I was absolutely terrified. I didn’t really know I was terrified because I was in denial! I was blessed to learn about The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth. My teacher and the Bradley Method® transformed my whole experience of pregnancy, labor, and birth. The knowledge I got in my childbirth classes replaced the immense fear I had surrounding birth and even parenthood. I’d like to help you find your vision for your own ideal birth. I found such a profound strength and power through my birth experiences of my daughter and then my son. It lit such a passion in me to help parents-to-be have safe, healthy birth experiences. I’ve been teaching since 1995.

I have always been someone who loves to take care of others. For family and friends, I was the one they’d call in an emergency, when someone is passing, when life decisions were being made. I went to college to become a nurse because I wanted to ensure I had a career where I could support people. God works in mysterious ways and I wasn’t able to apply for the nursing program at the college I went to. I had decided to get a degree in Health Systems Management and later, to do the accelerated nursing program. Plans don’t typically work on the way you dream and I found myself two kids later, 1 year too late, unable to apply for the accelerated nursing program. During this season, I had Andrew, our child that wasn’t birthed with the support of a doula, and I knew, being a doula was my answer. I’ve had felt unseen, unheard and unimportant when I was giving birth and I wanted to make sure that didn’t happen to others. I’m often get introduced as “Doula Jenn” and, I love it. I don’t just doula people through childbirth, I support through life. Parenthood is hard, marriages are hard, finding connection with friends is hard and I want to come alongside you in life. I’m an active member of the High Vibe Mom Tribe and I host virtual book clubs several times a year to support women through their marriages.

Hey there, My name is Taylor-Lynne Brown. I am a registered nurse and a DONA trained professional Labor & postpartum doula! I am passionate about educating and empowering women during this sacred transition. I am open to supporting mamas who want to have an all natural, or medicated birth in their home, birth center or hospital- this is YOUR journey. Your birth will stay with you for the rest of your life.. I am not here to dictate how that happens. I am here to make you feel confident, loved & supported. 🤍 My goal as a doula is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable asking any question and to make you feel like your best friend is coming to visit and give you a break/ the chance to fill your cup so you can be the absolute best parent you can be to your unique fam. When I am not supporting mama’s you can find me on my yoga mat, at the beach, or studying homeopathy! Visit instagram or my website to learn more ✨

At a Birthing Bees, I am dedicated to providing comprehensive support services, through an evidence-based approach for pregnant women throughout San Diego County. My goal is to help woman feel informed, supported, and empowered, before, during and after childbirth.

Please reach out to me through my instagram: @sddarlingdoula or email: sddarlingdoula@gmail.com Hi I’m Summer! I’m a Birth Doula passionate about giving parents the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their birthing choices! I first decided to become a Doula after hearing countless stories of doctors pressuring unnecessary interventions, making what should be the most special day of your life, into a traumatic experience. I was struck by how susceptible new parents can be to misinformation, and my goal as a doula is to eliminate that uncertainty and foster a loving and safe birthing environment for mother and child. Of course the most important thing is that mama and baby are healthy, but that’s not the only important thing. I believe that as a mother your instinct is just as strong as that fetal ejection reflex 💪🏽 and my job is to help you listen to it. I absolutely love being a doula and am so excited to support more families through this amazing journey. I would love to connect so please feel free to reach out anytime! 🌻✨

Arabella Hancock IBCLC CLEC LCCE CD-PIC Arabella Hancock has provided expert education and compassionate care for over 15 years. As an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and educator (CLEC) you can expect a comprehensive infant feeding assessment and solution oriented plan. As a Childbirth Educator & Birth Assistant (LCCE) and Postpartum Doula (CD-PIC) Arabella’s Childbirth Classes are designed to educate and inform women and their partners regarding a healthy pregnancy, normal birth outcome and as well as early parenting skills. Arabella has received advanced training in Spinning Babies™ (easier childbirth with fetal positioning), Tummytime Method ™ (a unique program created to optimize baby's neurodevelopment and well-being) and additional Postpartum Doula training via DONA International & ProDoula. Philosophy Arabella Hancock IBCLC, believes that every mother deserves access to the information and support she needs, to make informed decisions about her health and the health of her baby. Arabella's philosophy is centered around personalized care and education, ensuring that clients feel confident and empowered as they navigate the challenges of new motherhood. Arabella is committed to providing clients with the highest level of care and support. Whether you are looking for private childbirth classes, newborn care education, or lactation and breast pump consultations. Contact Arabella today to learn more about how she can support you during this special time in your life.

I've been a birth doula for 35 years (I started young!) and I am also a childbirth educator. I got into doula work to advocate so that you can have the best birth possible. I am certified in Spiningbabies, the Rebozo Technique and in Acupuncture. I have always said.....this is your baby, your body and your birth and I'm there to support you in however and wherever you want to birth. I want to make sure that your spouse/partner also feels supported and cared for also. I live in Oceanside and serve San Diego County.

My name is Libby (she/her) and I have been working across the reproductive justice spectrum for the last decade. I serve as an advocate for survivors of violence. I have lobbied around repealing antiquated abortion laws, served as an in-clinic abortion doula in two clinics and been involved in policy work and abortion education with an Indigenous led grassroots organization in Northern NM, Tewa Women United. It is important to me that my role as a doula is rooted in larger activism as well as direct care, because I believe a more compassionate landscape around abortion care will support the individual's experience as well. I am a full spectrum doula and a student midwife and I love showing up for people in their reproductive journey. I hope to hold many more through this profound period. It is important to me that I get to show up to you not as another “expert” in the room, but on equal footing, while using my experience and radical presence to help amplify your needs and wants.

I am here to help you have the birth experience you want. Whether it is an unmedicated birth, or you get an epidural, you are at home or at a hospital. I am here to support you. I am not here to judge anyone’s decisions or beliefs. My job is to support you in your choices. It is your birth experience let’s do it your way. When it comes to my clients I like to have a gentle touch, and a grounding presence. I also find adding in a dash of humor here and there helps lighten the mood. I am a strong ally of the LBGTQIA+ community, and would be more than happy to take on and support any clients who are part of that community. My doula experience began at UCSD through the Hearts and Hands program, and I still volunteer there today. I have taken childbirth education classes, breastfeeding classes, Newborn Care classes, and I am Infant CPR and First Aid certified.

Hi! My name is Julianna, and I am a birth + postpartum doula and reproductive health educator based in San Diego, California. I am deeply passionate about supporting people through their fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and transition into parenthood with care that is informed, grounded, and non-judgmental. My approach blends evidence-based education with intuitive, hands-on support, honoring both the physiological process of birth and the emotional experience that comes with it. I believe that when parents feel informed, respected, and supported in their choices, birth and postpartum can feel more empowering and less overwhelming. I strive to create a calm, affirming space where clients feel safe to ask questions, explore options, and trust their bodies. In addition to doula care, my background in fertility awareness and reproductive health education shapes how I support clients holistically—from conception and pregnancy through postpartum recovery. In my free time, I love being outdoors, moving my body, and grounding myself in simple routines that nourish both body and mind.

Hello! I am a Christian birth doula located in Santee. My mom was a doula and she inspired me to be one also. I've been a doula for a year and have served 5 clients. I love being a doula!

Hello, my name is LaShaan Crane. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, childbirth educator, yoga teacher and wellness practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in women’s health, pregnancy, and postpartum care. My practice is rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, and a deep commitment to closing the gaps that too often impact BIPOC and LGBTQ+ parents. I believe every family deserves care that feels safe, affirming, and culturally grounded. My approach blends clinical expertise with trauma-informed support, nervous system tools, and clear, accessible education to help you navigate all the unknowns in the threshold of birth and beyond. I aim to create a space where identity, lived experience, and your voice are fully seen. It is a privilege to walk alongside families on this transformative journey.

Hi! I'm Jennie, a birth & postpartum doula specializing in trauma-sensitive care, with a deep focus on supporting single & young moms through pregnancy & the sacred postpartum window. My passion lies in providing a gentle, inclusive, & fiercely supportive space where you feel safe, seen, & held in care. No matter how complex your path has been, your story is entirely safe with me—I am here to protect your peace, honor your unique journey, and ensure you don’t have to travel this transformative time alone. I'm so grateful you're here, & I would be honored to walk this path alongside you.

Azure is a Southern California native with a deep commitment to supporting women and families through pregnancy and birth. Motivated by her belief in the blessing of every new life, she began her academic journey at UCLA with plans to become an OB/GYN. After graduation, she volunteered in labor and delivery units and worked in medical offices, where she gained valuable experience while also recognizing gaps in care — particularly for Black women. That realization led her to become a doula, where she supported her very first client through a successful vaginal birth after three cesareans. This experience deepened her commitment to advocacy and highlighted the need for care models that offer more informed and personalized support. Seeking to expand her knowledge and scope of care, Azure pursued midwifery. She is currently a third year student midwife at the National Midwifery Institute. She is committed to providing compassionate, informed, and culturally grounded care, and views birth as a transformative experience that deserves respect, intention, and support. Azure is especially passionate about honoring ancestral traditions in birth work, studying botanical medicine, and improving maternal health outcomes within her community. Outside of her studies, she mentors foster youth through Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars program. She also enjoys spending time with family, recharging at the beach, reading, and hiking.

Hi! I'm Ariel, Birth and Postpartum Doula with 7 years of experience as a doula, a mother of a 9 year old girl, and 5 years of nanny experience. I am a certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula, Yoga Teacher specializing in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, and also BeungKung Belly Binding. I have a passion to support mama's and families for pre-brith, birth, postpartum recovery and newborn care. I have highly related testimonials and references as well. Please schedule a complimentary consultation to connect and learn more! (:

Im Patty also known as acarriedbliss I am a trained and certified trauma informed, gender inclusive full spectrum doula here to help support families of all backgrounds prepare for birth or the changes of bringing home a new baby(s) or just supporting your postpartum period; my services include seperate services like birth plans or birth/labor guidance, prenatal visits/support, birth support, postpartum support, abortion/infant loss support, chestfeeding/breastfeeding doula support. I am very passionate in helping others advocate body autonomy, advocating for their rights, not only is that my goal but also to mentally and physically prepare you for the changes or possibilities you might be looking at as a birthing person or new parent.