Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

I have 10 years of postpartum care experience in China, specializing in preparing nutritious meals and assisting mothers with recovery. Extensive experience in newborn care, including twins and premature infants. Gentle, easy-going personality with an organized approach to work. Available for both daytime and nighttime postpartum services.

Hi, my name is Raika. I am a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with approximately five years of experience supporting newborns and their families. I provide calm, compassionate, and individualized care, helping parents feel confident and supported during the postpartum period. My experience includes overnight newborn care, feeding and bottle support, diapering, soothing techniques, newborn sleep guidance, reflux and colic support, nursery organization, and detailed baby-care reports. I am CPR certified, TrustLine registered, HIPAA trained, and currently studying Early Childhood Development to continue expanding my knowledge of infant and child development. I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish and respect each family’s culture, values, routines, and parenting preferences. My goal is to create a peaceful and nurturing environment where parents can rest, recover, and enjoy this special season with their baby.

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

My name is Shakila Marando, and I am the founder of DOULAS by the BAY. I am a mother of two and have spent over 25 years working with children and families, including the last 17 years supporting families as a doula through pregnancy, birth, and the early newborn days. This work comes from a deep belief that no family should ever feel alone during this journey. I work closely alongside our team of doulas, sharing the same commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Together, we have supported thousands of families across Northern and Southern California, providing steady guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support when it matters most. Our doulas are carefully selected, certified, and deeply cared for. Every team member is Birth and Postpartum Certified, Perinatal Mood Disorders Certified, CPR trained, HIPAA compliant, fully vetted, and insured. With ongoing mentorship and professional development, we ensure families receive safe, reliable, and heart-centered care in their homes. I created DOULAS by the BAY to build a trusted, supportive space where families feel seen, informed, and confident—while expanding access to doula care and strengthening our community, one family at a time.

Welcome! I am a Holistic Health Practioner of many forms and have been for many years. I identify as Black, Mexican, and Native American, aka. Super Indigenous. My pronouns are She/Her. Some of my titles include Full Spectrum Birthworker, Massage Therapist, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Nanny/Sitter, and more! As someone with multiple passions in life, i’m extremely intentional about curating a safe space for myself and others to thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to do so for future clients. Please don’t be shy and reach out if you have questions, i’m happy to answer them!

Stacy Avalos, owner of Rooted Willow Services, Inc.! Offers her services with over 20 years of experience in supporting infants and families, she is dedicated to providing exceptional care and guidance during the transformative journey of parenthood. As a highly trained and passionate labor & postpartum doula, Stacy offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. From prenatal support to postpartum care, her expertise covers a wide spectrum of areas. Stacy's extensive background includes specialized training as a doula, newborn care specialist, prenatal and postpartum nutrition coach, newborn sleep consultant, and mental health specialist. This diverse skill set enables her to address multiple aspects of the perinatal period, ensuring a holistic and personalized approach to support your family's well-being. Whether you're an expectant parent seeking assistance during pregnancy, looking for guidance with newborn care and breastfeeding, or seeking support with postpartum mental health, Rooted Willow Services, Inc. is here to provide compassionate care, evidence-based information, and practical strategies to empower and guide you through this transformative time. Experience the difference of a seasoned doula with a genuine passion for helping families thrive. Contact Rooted Willow Services, Inc. today to embark on your journey towards a positive and fulfilling parenting experience.

I’m Leticia Butruce, a Brazilian-born, U.S.-based certified postpartum doula with a lifelong passion for caring for babies and supporting families. With an extensive background in childcare and family assistance, along with training through DONA International, I offer compassionate, hands-on support during one of life’s biggest transitions—welcoming a new baby. Whether you need daytime help with your routine, overnight newborn care, or support during postpartum recovery, I’m here to bring calm, care, and confidence to your growing family.

As a Registered Nurse, Certified Sleep Consultant and Certified Postpartum Doula with more than 23 years of full -time night experience, my goal is creating confident parents. Caring for more than 250 newborns has given me a wealth of experience in transitional care of babies into family life. This is accomplished by establishing successful feed/sleep routines, teaching calming techniques and answering the myriad questions that would be in a manual if babies came with one. This enables everyone to get much needed rest much sooner than is typically experienced in this scenario. As a Certified Sleep Consultant, also known as "The Sleep Angel" I also assist families who have not had the benefit of my guidance from the beginning of life with their baby. Tackling issues of sleep disturbance/interruption in older infants/toddlers with gentle, supportive techniques results in peace in the home environment that only sleep can provide. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your little one!

Hello! I’m Naoko. I am a Japanese-trained midwife, birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and mother of four. Before moving to the United States, I worked as a midwife in Japan, supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Since moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, I have continued supporting families as a doula with compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized care. My approach is centered on the person giving birth. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported in making decisions that are right for them and their family. I draw on both my medical knowledge and my personal experience raising four children to provide practical, compassionate, and individualized support. I welcome families of all backgrounds, races, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+ families. I support a wide range of birth preferences and experiences, including unmedicated birth, epidural birth, induction, VBAC, and cesarean birth. I also offer childbirth education, breastfeeding and lactation guidance, prenatal yoga, and bilingual support in English and Japanese. My goal is to help each family feel confident, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey.

Hello families! My name is Thaiz Brasil, and I’m a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 17 years of hands-on infant care experience. I’m Trusline certified, CPR certified, and also a proud mom of four amazing boys. For the past 6 years, I’ve been honored to serve families as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist—providing not only practical support but also reassurance, guidance, and encouragement during such a tender stage of life. I’m located in the 95111 area and happy to travel up to 45 miles to support your family. I have such a passion for my career and for every family I come across. It’s truly a gift to be invited into a home during this beautiful transition, and my goal is always to help parents feel confident, cared for, and supported while giving their babies the best possible start.

My name is Amanda, and I am a certified postpartum doula passionate about supporting families during the transformative period after childbirth. I provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to new parents as they navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a new baby. My services include: - **Emotional Support:** I offer a listening ear and encouragement to help parents adjust to their new roles. - **Infant Care Assistance:** I can help with basic infant care, allowing parents some much-needed rest. - **Education:** I provide information on newborn care, breastfeeding, and infant soothing techniques. I believe that every family deserves personalized support during this special time, and I would love to help more families thrive. Thank you for considering my introduction. I look forward to the possibility of working together!

My role as a birth doula is to create a safe space and empower all birthing persons to have a positive birth experience. I greatly enjoy working as a team with the birthing person, partner and caregivers.

Hi, my name is Katelyn, and I’m a certified Full-Spectrum doula. I have experience supporting families through VBAC, high-risk pregnancies, and IVF journeys. I believe that every birth story is unique, and my role is to provide steady, compassionate support—emotionally, physically, and informationally—through each step of the process. My background includes working closely with clients navigating complex or medically supported births, and I’m deeply committed to creating a calm, empowering space where families feel safe, heard, and in control of their choices. Whether you’re preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean, managing a high-risk pregnancy, welcoming a baby after fertility treatment, or have a generally "normal" pregnancy, I’m here to walk beside you with care and confidence. It’s an honor to support families during such a transformative time, and I’m grateful to be part of this work.

I am a CAPPA-certified postpartum doula with extensive experience supporting families during the postpartum period. My approach is calm, gentle, and evidence-based, offering practical support with newborn care, feeding, recovery, and helping parents feel confident in the early weeks. I’m here to create a nurturing, peaceful environment so you can rest, bond, and recover.

Hi, I’m Alice, a compassionate and courageous Doula, offering both birth and postpartum services. Education and information are my focus, as I work to empower birthing families to build the confidence needed for a meaningful and peaceful birth experience. I am a birth ambassador, and an expert in physiological birth. I value science and evidence-based practices, autonomy, personal responsibility, individualized care and respectful parenting. I enjoy supporting families in developing a birth plan aligned with their values, teaching and providing comforting touch, and working with partners, siblings, and multigenerational families.

Compassionate, experienced, multicultural, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Medical Interpreter and Translator bilingual Spanish, Founder, and Owner Pretty Mama Breastfeeding LLC providing at-home and Telehealth Lactation Consultations in the Bay Area Silicon Valley and Telehealth Nationwide.

Supporting new parents during the sacred early days of parenthood is not just my work—it's my calling. I became a postpartum doula because I believe every family deserves to feel cared for, understood, and supported as they adjust to life with a newborn. My journey into this field began when I moved to California during my two years as an au pair, caring for young children and living closely with families. That experience sparked a deep passion in me for helping others navigate the tender, transformative moments of new beginnings. I saw firsthand how much of a difference compassionate, hands-on support can make —and I knew I wanted to offer that to growing families in a deeper way.

Hi! I'm Marcy, I'm a postpartum doula in Redwood City! After raising and homeschooling my own kids, I'm now turning my attention to supporting other families as they transition into parenthood. I'm here to help you figure out the ins and outs of newborn care (feeding, diapers, swaddling, baby-wearing, etc), and also provide emotional support-- listening to your fears and questions, providing reassurance, and helping you feel empowered in caring for your baby. Reach out to chat about how I can best support you!

I have been providing exceptional care to families as a postpartum night doula for over 20 years. I'm a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, and experienced Sleep Trainer. I have lots of experience with singletons, twins, triplets, adoption, surrogacy, babies with health issues or special needs as well as parents with special health needs. From breastfeeding support all the way though to sleep training, I'm here to support you every step of the way! I have current CPR & First Aid training, up to date on all my vaccinations and am Trustline registered.

Hi, I'm Kristin Guess! My journey into birth work began when I attended a DONA International workshop in 2018. After supporting my first birth, I knew that doula work was exactly where I belonged. I remember driving home with a huge smile, filled with a sense of joy and awe—as if I had witnessed one of life’s greatest secrets: the arrival of a new being, full of possibility. No matter how unique each experience is, that feeling of wonder never fades. It is truly an honor and privilege to be present for such a profound moment in people’s lives. ​ I was born and raised just outside of Sacramento and spent 2 years after high school living in Germany before making my way to the Bay Area for college. During the pandemic years, I moved to Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Northwest is beautiful, but California is where my heart is. I’m now excited to get to call Half Moon Bay home. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to support Bay Area families once again. ​ As a DONA-certified, evidence-based doula, my role is to help you feel informed, empowered, and at ease throughout your birthing journey. I love working with birthing people and becoming a team to create an environment that feels safe and one where you feel heard and respected. I believe deeply in individualized support and the importance of continuing education.  ​ In my free time you can find me biking or walking the HMB Coastal Trail, listening to a podcast, gardening, watercoloring or baking some sourdough.