Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Santa Barbara, CA

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.

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 Families, I’m Ellie, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist and founder of The Dream Concierge. I provide gentle overnight newborn care, sleep shaping, and parent education designed to help families feel rested, supported, and confident during the early weeks and months of their baby’s life. My approach combines hands-on care with evidence-based practices to help establish healthy sleep foundations and developmentally appropriate routines from the very beginning. Welcoming a new baby or adding another child to your family is a beautiful transition, but it can also bring questions, uncertainty, and exhaustion. My role is to provide calm, consistent support while helping parents better understand their baby’s cues, feeding patterns, sleep needs, and daily rhythms. Through education, guidance, and hands-on care, I help families navigate this season with greater confidence and peace of mind. My support includes overnight newborn care, feeding support, soothing, diapering, and creating age-appropriate routines that encourage healthy sleep habits in a gentle, responsive way. I also guide families through common newborn milestones such as regaining birth weight, establishing full feedings, understanding wake windows, and creating predictable daily rhythms that support both baby and parents. Every family is unique, which is why I tailor my approach to each family’s goals, comfort level, and parenting style. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is building trusting relationships with families and helping them feel more informed, capable, and supported as they adjust to life with their newest addition. As babies grow, I continue to provide gentle sleep shaping and personalized sleep support, helping families build healthy, sustainable sleep habits while remaining responsive to their child’s individual needs. My goal is to help parents feel empowered, well-rested, and confident as they navigate each stage of their baby’s development.

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.

Hi I’m Briana! As a seasoned doula with a wealth of experience, my goal is to bring; warmth, compassion, and unwavering support to every birth journey. A mother of six myself, I understand the intricacies of the birthing process intimately, making me a trusted guide for expectant parents. I am dedicated to fostering a sense of empowerment and courage, ensuring that each birthing experience is not just a moment but a beautiful, transformative journey for everyone involved. I look forward to meeting you!

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.

Welcome! I am a dedicated birth and postpartum Doula, committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your unique birth journey. With a passion for providing personalized support and guidance, I am here to accompany and empower you every step of the way.

With 13 years of professional experience as a postpartum doula and nanny, combined with 23 years of personal experience raising my own family of four, I have developed a profound understanding of the needs of new parents. My role as a postpartum doula is immensely rewarding, allowing me to support and nurture families as they transition into parenthood. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of families, including those with newborns, twins, and infants with special needs, and I maintain lasting relationships with many of them. I am recognized for my confidence, professionalism, and rapid learning ability. My strong multitasking skills and positive mindset enable me to create a healthy and supportive environment for families during their transition. Given my extensive experience and dedication, I am confident that I would be a valuable addition to your establishment. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs.

I’m a mother of 3 amazing children, I’m a holistic birth and postpartum doula. I’m a lifetime yogi. I combine my 2 worlds of yoga and meditation with the birth world to help create a peaceful birth experience. I teach prenatal yoga and sound baths as well. I own Lotus Doula tribe, which is a collective of mothers supporting mothers. With every type of service a mom could ever need to feel supported throughout the birth process.

Hello there! My name is Sharon Jensen-Cody, and I'm thrilled to connect with you here. In my world, I share my life with my wonderful husband and our 2 kids who fill our days with joy and surprises. My journey into the world of birth-work stems from a deep-rooted passion for pregnancy and childbirth that took hold of me at a young age. The pivotal moment came when I witnessed my sister giving birth when I was just 17. The duality of the experience, both challenging and profoundly beautiful, left an indelible mark on me. My mission as a DONA trained Birth Doula is rooted in empowering women to shape their birth experiences according to their desires. I am dedicated to championing maternal-fetal health and providing unwavering support to women as they embark on one of life's most incredible journeys. I am here to walk alongside you, offering mental, emotional, and physical guidance to make your birth journey a truly empowering and memorable one. I am also a certified pediatric sleep consultant, passionate about teaching families how to gain restorative sleep with their little ones. I look forward to the privilege of being a part of your birth story and helping you navigate this extraordinary time in your life.

I'm a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula specializing in sleep training and parent support

With over 20 years of experience as a doula, I am dedicated to supporting families with compassionate care, guidance, and advocacy through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My passion is helping parents feel confident, informed, and empowered during one of life’s most meaningful journeys. I am a certified Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor, Prenatal Yoga, and Infant Massage. I am also a Registered Nurse.

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!

I am a postpartum doula and certified breastfeeding specialist with NICU experience as a nurse. I provide prenatal preparation visits with a focus on education and planning as well as daytime postpartum doula support which includes education, emotional support, and hands-on assistance. I strongly believe that new parents and their children do not receive enough support. The saying "it takes a village" exists for a reason. I know that most of us don't have a village, but I would be happy to be a part of yours.

i’m a birth and postpartum doula with a passion for supporting women and their families. Everyone’s transition looks different and their care therefore should be individualized for them! My philosophy is that supported is best, in any circumstance. Epidural, unmedicated, surgical, whatever birth & postpartum looks like- you deserve to be supported.

I'm passionate about supporting women and couples in giving birth not only to their families, but to their most embodied, empowered selves and to lives they love. I provide support throughout the childbearing year including pre-conception and fertility coaching, counseling for pregnancy release of all kinds (miscarriage, stillbirth, termination and fetal anomaly), holistic preparation for birth, ‘baby-proofing’ your relationship or marriage and postpartum recovery support. I have extensive experience supporting clients with a history of trauma (including developmental, sexual and birth-related trauma), eating disorders and body image issues, fertility challenges and prior loss. I emphasize the mind-body connection and offer a holistic approach including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of care. I completed my doula training with acclaimed trainer Judy Chapman in 2009, in her last class of doulas before she retired and closed the renown Chapman Family Center. I'm a graduate of UC Berkeley and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

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.

Hello, my name is Stephanie Avelar, and I am a Certified Full-Spectrum Doula. I provide nonjudgmental, evidence-based support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My practice focuses on clear communication, calm guidance, and creating a supportive environment where parents feel informed, confident, and empowered.

Sarah began her journey into postpartum doula practice in 2015 through Birth Arts International and has since continued her education, becoming certified in Infant/Adult CPR and as a baby-wearing technician. She regularly attends workshops to ensure that she provides her clients with the most current and comprehensive support available. Growing up with a brother who has a non-verbal disability, Sarah learned from an early age to intuitively read and respond to unspoken needs. Witnessing her mother's nurturing care and trusting her own instincts have shaped Sarah's approach to providing compassionate, intuitive support to families, especially those who may struggle to express their needs. Her passion for newborn care, sparked by her personal experience as a mother of two, drives her work. Sarah offers services ranging from breastfeeding support to establishing sleep routines, helping parents feel confident and empowered in their journey with a new baby. The "village" of support she had after her children's births inspired her to offer others the same level of care and guidance. Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family & friends, playing with the family dogs, being outdoors, cooking, and traveling.

I'm a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Cache Certified Newborn Care Specialist with emphasis on education of maternal newborn care and sleep conditioning babies under 2 years of age. I bring not only medical and newborn care experience of 25+ years, but also perspective and understanding of what it’s like to be a teenage mom; what it takes to be a surrogate; and certainly what a huge physical, emotional, and life changing journey that giving life, grieving loss, and parenting comes with.