Charlyne Alvarado

Los Angeles, California

Charlyne Alvarado

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am certified by DONA International and have worked with many families using carrot benefits so I’m familiar with the process. Aside from being a birth and postpartum doula I am also a lactation and parent educator. I can provide guidance and help with breastfeeding, pumping, storing milk and if needed supplementing with formula. My approach is to meet each family needs, to offer the education and provide different options and let family decide what works best and go from there. There’s no right or wrong way to do things.

Nashali Love

Hermosa Beach, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nashali Love

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello everyone, my name is Nashali located in California. I'm a passionate and experienced birth doula dedicated to supporting you on your journey to parenthood. With a compassionate approach, I aim to empower and guide you through the transformative experience of childbirth, ensuring you feel informed, confident, and surrounded by unwavering support. Your unique birthing preferences and needs are my top priority as we work together to create a positive and memorable birth experience.

Recent review

Nashali was amazing!!! She made me feel at ease and so comfortable during my pregnancy and birth. She is super communicative, kind generous outstanding woman. Thank you so much Nashali now a forvever dear friend to us.

- Whitney M.

Yasmin Baskin

Los Angeles, California

Yasmin Baskin

19 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Matrescence::: Embracing your journey of Motherhood I guide women through the unknown and chaotic journey, called birth. I am a compassionate guide offering soothing wisdom and expert support. My specialty is being a safe space for mothers to heal from past birth trauma. I help mothers reclaim their power and embody confidence for the next birth. ensuring parents feel seen, supported and ready to thrive. After my first born, I immediately knew that my birth experience was something amazing, transformational and empowering. I just didnt have the words, but after my first doula training I could better put it in a much richer context and support other mothers, pre-conception through postpartum. Over the next years I shared my story and supported mothers in my community as a doula. Eventually working as a full time postpartum doula, I realized a major barrier was during the breastfeediing journey. I followed my passion in nurturing mothers into their new normal, with confidence, comfort and compassion while training to become a lactation lactation consultant. I am now an expert wombkeeper- Waterbirth & Postpartum Doula, Afterbirth Restorative Therapist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) just to name a few. I find much pleasure and joy in nurturing new families as they discover, connect and create their family culture around the couplet. The cornerstone of my practice honors each mother’s unique journey of matrescence, the experience of becoming a mother. My resassuring, soothing wisdom and expert skills cultivate a visceral connection and safe space for new parents. I have traveled, trained and supported mothers internationally through pregnancy, labor/birth and breastfeeding. My signature, Afterbith Restorative Therapy Methods, support the new mother with restorative practices like belly binding, V-Steam, closing of the bones, as a time/space to reflect on their birth experiences. The Afterbirth Restorative Therapy Method not only provides a new mother with a greater sense of well-being; the new mother is better to care for herself and her new baby.

Jalyn Taylor

Los Angeles, California

Jalyn Taylor

3 years of experience

My name is Jalyn and I am a holistically trained full-spectrum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, and Certified Lactation Education Specialist! My contribution to birth-work is an extension of my spiritual practice that creates a sacred and safe space for truth, radically honest storytelling, generational karmic clearing, sovereign decision making, incorporating forgotten herbal and ancestral practices, reinforcing the importance of community support, and my capacity to support parents in a way that encompasses their holistic wellbeing-- and that of course includes plenty of recalibration and restoration during such a major lifestyle transformation. My hands-on support is an intersection of evidence-based practices with individualized approaches to care. I inform families of ALL of their options before, during, and after pregnancy — advocating for and supporting them in WHATEVER decisions they feel suit them best! I currently support families choosing home birth, birth center or hospital. I am proudly born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and my journey has been inspired by the stories of beautiful Black families in my community, both tragic and revolutionary! Alongside having a background in spiritual and shamanic facilitation , I also have 1+ years of experience with child care/live-in full time nannying, light tutoring, family centered wellness. In my personal time I love to create art through various mediums of expression (painting, crochet, herbal medicine making), create short films documenting my journey of evolution, and uplift the vibration of the collective around me by sharing wisdom based upon my personal experiences as a 26 year old! I intend to give women and families a safe space to express and embody their truths-- no matter how raw or unconventional.

Cam Bee

Los Angeles, California

Cam Bee

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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Laura Hurst

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Laura Hurst

17 years of experience

Hello everyone! My name is Laura Hurst and im a professional (NCS) As a Newborn Care Specialist I specialize in the care of your newborn baby during the first 12-16 weeks of life and will help you get well established as parents, including helping you create good sleeping and feeding habits and getting everybody off to a healthy start! I will make a custom sleep plan that works for your family and your baby. As a sleep consultant I will find the plan that better fits your family to get you all the sleep you deserve and raise healthy happy babies. Looking forward to connect!

Recent review

Laura helped us take care of our baby for the first 6-16 weeks of his life. She took such great care of him and helped us develop healthy sleep habits for him early on, as well as diagnose issues and troubleshoot regressions as they came up (and there are a lot of them in that first year!). She was also so easy to work with, and very understanding of how difficult these early weeks can be on the parents. I would give Laura ten stars on here if I could!

- Roxanne P.

Jen Breedlove

Calabasas, California

5.0 (1 review)

Jen Breedlove

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

After having 6 home births of my own, I knew that I wanted to help other families have beautiful birth & postpartum experiences. I used Hypnobirthing methods for all of my own births. In 2011 I was trained as a (DONA international) Doula. Since then I was trained in Hypnobirthing methods, Belly binding, Abhyanga massage, natural doctoring, and other holistic practices. I have attended many different types of births, including hospital, home and birthing center births. I also offer in person and virtual child birth education and preparation. I Consult with you on birth and postpartum choices and how to be best prepared physically, emotionally, and mentally for your ideal birthing & postpartum experience.

Recent review

Jen is a natural Doula, she is calm and comforting. With the experience of birthing her 6 kids, she understands a moms body and birth so well. I can not recommend Jen enough!

- Mary S.

Nellie Johnson

Redondo Beach, California

Nellie Johnson

22 years of experience

As a compassionate and experienced maternal health nurse, I bring a strong foundation of clinical knowledge along with a nurturing, intuitive approach that makes me a natural fit for postpartum doula work. I’ve spent years supporting new mothers and families through the delicate transition of the fourth trimester, offering not just medical insight but emotional reassurance, practical education, and culturally sensitive care. My background includes virtual and in home visits, helping families feel safe, seen, and empowered from the comfort of their own space. My philosophy is rooted in a holistic view of healing by honoring the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the mother and family. I believe in creating a calm, supportive environment where new parents can rest, bond, and recover while receiving personalized guidance on infant care, feeding, and postpartum wellness. I value intuitive listening, evidence informed practices, and community connection, and I’m deeply committed to walking alongside families with warmth, respect, and nonjudgmental support.

Kimberly Gorskie Garcia

Redondo Beach, California

Kimberly Gorskie Garcia

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi there :) Welcome to y’all I’m Kimberly , I’m French I worked for 10 years as a nurse pediatric assistant / midwife assistant in France. Worked in the NICU, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum floor, Pediatric Oncology, Neuropediatry. When I moved to redondo beach I trained myself to be a doula and I’m now fully trained and certified by Cornerstone. I’m a doula for all and I believe trust is the key to build our relationship. Let’s talk :)

Juli Anderson

Redondo Beach, California

Juli Anderson

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Juli's unique background combines the intuition of traditional midwifery and a strong sense of the spiritual side of the childbearing transition. Juli is fully supportive and embraces all families of every shape, size, color, creed, background, belief, sexual or gender identity. You will find love and caring at Open Heart Midwifery. Upon availability, you may hire the midwife to support you overnight during the postpartum period. Juli brings a wealth of experience with both singletons and multiples and can help families get a good night's sleep. She can also assist with feeding/nursing and newborn care skills. If you are feeling tired and alone, please reach out. If the midwife isn't available, she can help you find someone who is so you can access the support you need.

Margot Beal

Redondo Beach, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Margot Beal

16 years of experience

Hello! I’m Margot, a certified postpartum doula with nearly 15 years of experience in childcare. I bring over 8 years of professional nanny and infant care experience to my role, having cared for children from newborns to 11 years old in both formal and informal settings. I hold a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development, which has guided me towards my current role as a postpartum doula. I received my certification from BADT in 2023 and have maintained a CPR/First Aid certification for over a decade. My background equips me to support families through various developmental stages, including those with disabilities, and I am committed to offering personalized care and respite during the postpartum period. My goal is to ease the transition for families, ensuring they receive the support and understanding they need.

Recent review

Margot is a gifted caregiver. The joy she gets from being around children and the love she shows them is so real. I would wholeheartedly recommend her (and have) to my closest friends and family. She is competent, trustworthy, highly attuned to children, sensitive, funny, special. My children adore her and so do I.

- Shannon E.

Shawndrea Rawal

Los Angeles, California

Shawndrea Rawal

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

A safe space for MAMA and those who support her. We wanted to create a safe space that most moms desire; especially envisioned and crafted for her. We provide interactive educational materials that build confidence, provide purposeful planning, and facilitate bonding that prioritizes family, safety, and prosperity. Before Birth, We Sculpt and Educate your mind, body, and soul for pregnancy. We use state of the art nutrition, exercise, and fertility plans to keep your energy and hormones high as you prepare to conceive. During birth, We help UPLIFT MAMAS facilitating a space to remember themselves, facilitate their strength and power, and usher in the resilience of ancestors as we embark on the transformative process of birth. After Birth, We are the first to help you recover mentally, physically, and emotionally with our 10- week snatched Method. (Only available after you are cleared from your 6-Week check cup with a signed doctor’s note)

Darby Adams

Burbank, California

5.0 (1 review)

Darby Adams

13 years of experience

My name is Darby and I work primarily as an Overnight Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. As a Newborn Care Specialist I support you in your first 12-20 weeks home with a new baby with 30 to 60 hours a week of overnight or daytime care. I will get you set off on the right foot when it comes to having a healthy sleep schedule; working to get your little one (or ones!) sleeping through the night as it becomes age appropriate. I will support their eating needs to ensure their intake supports age appropriate growth and successful sleep, whether that is through breast feeding, formula feeding, bottle feeding or some combination of those options. And most importantly I will be able to keep a close eye on your newest and tiniest family member to make sure their health, development, and habits are all trending in the right direction. Overall my objective is to get a sense for your goals in the first few months to help educate, support, and assess the baby’s and family’s needs. As a postpartum doula my work will look very similar but will have the parent take the lead more. I will be there as your shadow to support with healthy healing for mom and baby. I can offer education, nurturing, assessments of postpartum recovery and referrals to other folks who would help you be successful during this unique time in life.

Recent review

I’m so happy I found Darby! I was having a hard time getting my newborn to sleep and had questions about feeding. There’s so much information out there and Darby was able to simplify everything for me in a way that worked for me and baby. I was nervous about trusting anyone with my baby but Darby is the real deal. You can tell she really loves babies and I trust her to give good care to my baby when I’m not there. You’re in good hands if you go to Darby for your baby’s needs!

- Molly H.

JULIE OTTE

Redondo Beach, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

JULIE OTTE

12 years of experience

I'm a mom, wife and masters educated health educator. I am trained as a labor and deliver doula as well postpartum caretaker. I taught childbirth education for 7+ years. I now own and operate and emotional health therapy practice and also do wholistic counseling. I adore mamas, babies and the birth and parenting journey. Providing excellent wholistic support both physically and emotionally is my sweet spot.

Recent review

I have known and worked with Julie for over 20 years. Her knowledge, professionalism, experience, and level of compassion make her ideal choice for any support needs an expectant or new family may need. I spent many years working as a childbirth educator, doula, and L&D nurse. I have both referred my clients and used her services personally. I am very confident telling anyone they would be fortunate and grateful to have her as part of their support network.

- Karlye M.

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

Los Angeles, California

Mikaela Johnson Vaal

15 years of experience

I am a Perinatal Care Specialist — my job is to hold space for people as they navigate reproductive health and perinatal care by providing emotional support, physical comfort, practical assistance, and non-medical care. What that may look like depends on each client's individual needs and situation. I am passionate about education and love to not only learn new things myself, but also pass on my accumulated knowledge to others. I strongly believe that knowledge is power, and support my clients in navigating the healthcare field knowing their options and alternatives so they are better able to advocate for themselves, their bodies, their families, and their choices. I started my journey in the healthcare field in 2010 when I began training as a Massage Therapist in NYC. Since then I have become a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and since moving to LA in 2017, I have turned my focus more specifically to equity for marginalized people in health and wellness. I am now a DONA International Certified Doula, California Certified Massage Therapist, a Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, trained in the use of Essential Oils for Birth and Postpartum, and most recently became a Certified Facilitator of The Resilience Toolkit.

Alexandra Shepperd

Los Angeles, California

Alexandra Shepperd

5 years of experience

I am a Los Angeles-based full-spectrum doula, here to educate and advocate in all things related to pregnancy, birth, and reproductive health. My role is to assist you and your family in having the birth experience you envision and desire. To help empower you during this transformative period, I will provide you with emotional, physical, and informational support and be an advocate for your needs. I am committed to providing care throughout, during, and after your birth experience, across all birthing outcomes.

Kristina Benane

Los Angeles, California

Kristina Benane

19 years of experience

Hi, my name is Kristina and I have worked with babies, kids and their families for over 15 years. I have been a camp counselor, babysitter, nanny, mother's helper, assistant teacher at a Waldorf school, and now a postpartum doula. I help families in the postpartum period WITHOUT judgment and WITH kindness. I can help you with newborn care, setting up snacks, cleaning bottles or pump parts, holding the baby while you take a nap or a shower, and be a sounding board or a shoulder to cry on.

Daisy Epperson

Los Angeles, California

Daisy Epperson

6 years of experience

I believe that it is a huge step to trust in yourself and body in order to bring your baby earth side. You step into another mind-space and you have to allow yourself to walk through the toughest moment of your life. You may forget all of the preparations you been learning, and only do one thing the entire time, but guess what, you did it. You did what felt right for you in every step of the way. You control what you need and only you will know what’s best for you. Hi, I’m Daisy and I am the birthkeeper that supports every decision you want to make, and it sounds cliché but it’s true. My opinion doesn’t matter when it comes to your decision making, only the suggestions and knowledge behind what options you have and the choice you want to make. I’m here for you.

Allie Rose Osborne

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Allie Rose Osborne

6 years of experience

I’m Allie Rose, a passionate and dedicated doula inspired by my own journey into motherhood. One of my biggest joys in life is my first born, my daughter, Quincy Rose. Her birth was a transformative experience—long, unexpected, and profoundly impactful. It was through this experience that I found my calling to support others during their own unique birth journeys. Shortly after Quincy was born, I immersed myself in the world of birth work by completing my first doula training. From that moment on, I’ve been honored to attend births and walk alongside families during one of the most intimate and powerful times in their lives. With the mindset that one can never learn enough, I’ve continually expanded my knowledge, most recently studying at Bini Birth, the leading child birth educators in Los Angeles which is DONA International approved. I also regularly attend doula gatherings and conferences to stay up-to-date and connected with my vibrant birth community. Beyond supporting births, I find deep joy in cooking and the nourishing connections it fosters. This passion drives my postpartum services, where I help new families nurture both their bodies and spirits as they navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a newborn. I truly believe in the power of community, and I'd be honored to be a part of your village. Let’s connect and talk about how I can best support you as you begin this incredible journey.

Recent review

"Choosing Allie Rose as our birth doula and postpartum doula was hands down the best decision we made for the arrival of our first bundle of joy! From the moment we connected, Allie's warm and nurturing presence put us completely at ease. As our birth doula, she was an unwavering source of strength and calm, providing invaluable emotional and physical support that helped us navigate labor with confidence. Then, during the postpartum period, her gentle guidance, practical help, and knowledgeable insights were truly exemplary. She helped us find our footing as new parents, ensuring we felt seen, supported, and cared for during such a tender time. We are incredibly grateful for Allie Rose's expertise and compassionate care. She truly made our journey into parenthood a more joyful and peaceful experience. We can't recommend her enough!"

- Angela D.

Cierria Leyazhie

Los Angeles, California

Cierria Leyazhie

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I'm Cierria Leyazhié or you may call me Apache, and I believe birth is one of God’s moweesst beautiful and sacred calls. My passion is supporting mothers not just through the physical act of labor, but through the profound spiritual and energetic transformation it demands. My approach is built on three distinct pillars: Pillar 1: Christ-Centered Care & Hypnobirthing: I equip you with Scriptural affirmations, prayerful grounding techniques, and Christian Hypnobirthing methods—helping you replace fear and tension with profound relaxation and faith, working toward a gentler, less painful birth experience. Pillar 2: Ayurvedic Wisdom & Doula Training: My commitment to holistic health is backed by rigorous education from the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS), where I earned certifications as an Ayurvedic Wellness Educator and Ayurvedic Health Practitioner. I then completed my full-spectrum doula training with the Sankofa Birthing Collective. I guide mothers toward balanced health, focusing heavily on Vata-pacifying principles—the ancient practice of using warmth, nourishment, and deep rest for true physical and nervous system recovery during the crucial 42-day postpartum period. Pillar 3: Advanced Lactation & Education: As a Certified Lactation Educator who is actively working to complete requirements to become an IBCLC, I provide high-level, up-to-date, evidence-based childbirth and feeding education, ensuring you have the practical tools and specialized knowledge necessary for an empowered birth and a successful breastfeeding start. Whether through Ayurvedic food guidance, gentle herbal recommendations, or prayerful presence, I am here to help you experience a birth that is peaceful, powerful, and deeply honoring of your body and your faith.