Melissa Szafran

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Melissa Szafran

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Lactation Consultant serving the San Fernando Valley, surrounding areas of LA County and East Ventura County

Recent review

Melissa has been so great to work with and has helped me in my breastfeeding journey from the beginning. From getting started and helping me setup my pump to mastitis help to checking in when something feels off. She’s also up for stopping by for a last-minute appointment whenever I need something. She truly cares about your breastfeeding journey and making you feel at ease. I highly recommend Melissa if you’re planning on breastfeeding. She’s a great resource! Thank you for all your help Melissa!!

- Lisa M.

sharlene rosen

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (5 reviews)

sharlene rosen

3 years of experience

Every birth and every family is so unique and deserves the space and respect to navigate that journey. Educating yourself, finding the best people to be apart of your birthing team, and uncovering your births hopes and dreams are so important in helping you achieve your ideal birth. This is your birth and I am here to help you navigate it. I strive to create a positive, non-judgmental, and inclusive experience for every birthing environment I am welcomed into.

Recent review

I cannot say enough positive and kind words about Sharlene! Her support and guidance were exactly what I needed during so many ups and downs of my pregnancy. This was my second birth, my redemption birth. From our first meeting, I knew she understood my husband and my trauma from our first birth, our goals for this birth, and what we desired and needed. This started with her encouraging and validating my decision to change OBs at 28 weeks. She wrapped her supportive arms around us as we were monitored extensively at the end by a specialist. She answered every message with such grace, always saying just what I needed. She advocated for us before we even got to the hospital and I looked to her throughout. Sharlene, my husband, and new OB made up my dream team and curated my redemption birth. I am overwhelmingly grateful to have had her in my corner, then and always.

- Elizabeth C.

Rechelle Patterson

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Rechelle Patterson

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I’m Rechelle, a trained postpartum doula and newborn care specialist based in Van Nuys, CA. Growing up in Victorville, an underserved community with limited access to OB/GYNs and specialized care, shaped my passion for maternal health and advocacy. My journey into postpartum support began with an internship at Black Infant Health, where I saw firsthand the impact of culturally relevant care, especially for Black families facing higher risks and poor health outcomes. I trained with the DNT Network, a program that prepares doulas to provide high-quality, evidence-based postpartum and newborn care, because I value relationship-centered, accurate, and accessible care for every family. My background in public health, combined with personal experience supporting my brother who has special needs, has shown me the gaps families face and inspired my mission to close them. As a doula, my philosophy is simple: every family deserves compassionate, personalized support. I work closely with families to provide postpartum care in ways that are grounded, practical, and nurturing. Whether it’s feeding, soothing, sleep, light household tasks, or emotional support, my focus is on practical care that makes your nights easier. My mission is to reduce maternal health disparities while honoring the unique needs of each family I serve.

Recent review

Rechelle was such a blessing during my birth journey. From the very beginning, she made me feel seen, heard, and cared for. She brought so much comfort and reassurance, not just for me but for my family too. Her presence was calming, her knowledge was grounding, and I I highly recommend her to any family looking for a dedicated and loving birth worker.

- Katherine D.

Gayane Aramyan

Los Angeles, California

Gayane Aramyan

10 years of experience

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, specializing in perinatal mental health and couples therapy. I offer virtual therapy across California and in person therapy from my office in Sherman Oaks. I am a mama of almost a 5 year old and he is the reason that I became passionate about helping mamas out through their journey of motherhood! I offer free 15 min phone consultations to see if I am a good fit for you!

Anna Harper

Los Angeles, California

Anna Harper

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, my name is Anna, and I am a birth & labor doula based in Los Angeles. Three years ago, a friend invited me to her home birth & I was skeptical, since I knew nothing about birth. Yet, it was such a transformational experience, as I had the privilege of supporting her through labor and saw the miracle of a baby entering the world. It changed my life! I love what I get to do, supporting families in vulnerable times, advocating for them, and creating an environment of safety and love. While I got my start at a home birth, I am happy to assist you in a hospital setting, birth center, or at home, since I believe you birth best wherever you feel most comfortable! I also do Bengkung bellybinding & placenta encapsulation to support the postpartum period.

Hazel Henriquez

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Hazel Henriquez

My name is Hazel, I am a full spectrum doula who is also a mom of 5. I look forward to working with BIPOC, Spanish speaking community and new parents.

Recent review

Hazel is one amazing dula she is so helpful n supportive gives good advice and makes yu feel better wen she is around like all the worries just go away and just make sure that everything‘s OK I love hazel I’m honored to be working with her she perfect

- Jessica S.

Arielle Avdali

Los Angeles, California

Arielle Avdali

15 years of experience

Hi! I’m Arielle, a therapist-turned-doula focusing on parental empowerment, confidence building, and mental health. I attended my first birth 12 years ago and am grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting expanding families.

Beth Cannon

Los Angeles, California

Beth Cannon

20 years of experience

Birthing Rhythm midwifery provides holistic prenatal, birth and postpartum care, and well person care. We believe in shared decision making and evidence based practices. We look forward to supporting families and being a part the birth revolution, one birth at a time.

Dana Brea

Santa Monica, California

Dana Brea

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a devoted Lactation Consultant and Labor Nurse, Dana has had the privilege of supporting families through the beautiful journey of breastfeeding and childbirth for over 13 years. Based in Santa Monica, CA, Dana is a mother of two and she brings both personal insight and professional skill, offering non-judgmental, compassionate care to help mothers feel more confident in their breastfeeding journey. Her passion for maternal and infant health drives her dedication to empowering women with the guidance and support they need to thrive in motherhood.

Jennifer Buonamassa, L.M., C.P.M.

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jennifer Buonamassa, L.M., C.P.M.

7 years of experience

My mother was a Lamaze instructor who taught childbirth classes in our home, surrounding me with the language, rhythm, and wonder of pregnancy and birth from an early age. As the eldest of four siblings and 16 grandchildren, I grew up surrounded by babies, witnessing the magic of new life, and developing a deep-rooted sense of awe and normalcy around the birthing process. The births of my own children lit a spark in me, and that spark grew into a calling. I became a doula and gained extensive experience supporting families birthing in homes, birth centers, and hospitals across Los Angeles. Over time, my passion for this sacred work deepened, and I felt the undeniable pull to expand my knowledge and commitment to birthing families by becoming a midwife. Through years of study, apprenticeship, and dedication, I graduated from National Midwifery Institute. I am a Licensed Midwife (LM) with the Medical Board of California and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with the North American Registry of Midwives. I carry certifications in neonatal resuscitation, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS) and have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families on their birthing journey's. Becoming a midwife has been one of the greatest honors of my life— and I carry every story, every family, and every birth with gratitude and reverence.

Recent review

Jennifer is an outstanding Midwife. Her dedication to caring for birthing families is without a doubt her passion and it shows through everything she does, she is beyond gifted. Her attention to detail, autonomy, expertise, and ability to communicate clearly make her unique in this field. She is highly skilled and quick on her toes when needed to be. She will ensure you are fully educated and prepared to give birth on every level - body, soul, and mind. Working with Jennifer as a Doula, I have seen her in many births, and her energy is calm, and serene but also a confident source of wisdom. I would highly recommend Jennifer for you birthing needs.

- Stacey B.

Rosemary Boyd

Los Angeles, California

Rosemary Boyd

19 years of experience

Hello Families! My name is Rosemary Boyd RN IBCLC. I've been passionate about empowering families with the skills and knowledge they need since I can remember. I'm a Postpartum and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Postpartum Doula, and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have over 17 years experience as a mother-baby expert working in hospitals, seeing my patients in their homes, and doing public speaking engagements. I offer private in home or hospital Lactation Consults, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Newborn care classes, PP Doula care for the whole family day or night, and speaking at conferences as well as mommy and me groups all over the greater LA areas and SFV. Gift Certificates are available for all of these. I can't wait to work with your amazing family towards your individual goals on this journey to parenthood!

Isabel Flanders

Santa Monica, California

Isabel Flanders

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I am Isabel, I'm a new birth and postpartum doula trained through Cornerstone Doula Trainings. I have been working for newborns for over 10 years and am passionate about supporting families in having the birth and postpartum experiences they want. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 with degrees in Biology and Social Welfare.

Nicole Moore

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nicole Moore

5 years of experience

My name is Nicole and I am a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator. I provide a none judgmental space to support new parents and their families with evidence based information, emotional and physical support.I serve the Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Nicole enough if you are looking for postpartum doula support! Nicole started with us the second night we got home from the hospital with our first baby and worked with us for months after as we adjusted to our new normal. In addition to caring for our daughter overnight so we could get some much needed rest, she helped me with establishing a strong breastfeeding relationship, setting a pumping schedule, establishing a nighttime and morning routine for our daughter and provided hands-on instruction in how to generally care for a newborn. Nicole is such a wonderful, caring person. Our daughter loved her and she’s truly became part of our family. She strikes the perfect balance between sharing her expertise and following our lead as parents. She has a wealth of knowledge about breastfeeding and I credit her for how smooth my breastfeeding journey gone. In addition to quickly building a strong relationship with our daughter, she also cares for my husband and I and talks to us regularly about setting up systems so that we can make sure we are still taking care of ourselves and connecting as a couple. She really does support the entire family. I truly don't know how we would have survived those first months home without Nicole. If you work with her to help care for your family, you'll have a much richer parenting experience.

- Diamond R.

Gayle Gilman

Santa Monica, California

5.0 (1 review)

Gayle Gilman

Hi, my name is Gayle Gilman. I am passionate about helping women have positive birth experiences. I know too many people who have had stressful, dramatic and scary birthing experiences that could have been avoided. No matter what kind of birth you want to have, from a scheduled c-section to a natural home birth, my goal is to help you walk away feeling happy with the choices and decisions you made. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, cooking and laughing.

Recent review

I would not hesitate to hire Gayle as my doula. Her wealth of experience giving birth to four children, including twins, as a mother and as a support to so many people would give me the utmost faith in her abilities. Her warm, comforting presence will help you through this journey with confidence and calm.

- Christina M.

Joseline Menjivar

San Fernando, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Joseline Menjivar

10 years of experience

I am a Newborn Care Specialist, with hands-on experience supporting families during the critical newborn stage. My role focuses on comprehensive newborn care, overnight support, feeding support, soothing, safe sleep practices, and helping parents feel confident and well-rested during the first months. I practice sleep conditioning rather than formal sleep training, as newborns feed on demand at this stage. I focus on gentle routines, recognizing sleep cues, age-appropriate soothing techniques, and laying healthy sleep foundations that support longer stretches of sleep as babies mature.

Recent review

Our experience with Joseline as our night newborn care specialist was exceptional. She helped us a little over 2 months, we had booked her for only 2 weeks but she was so amazing we extended our time with her and it was the best investment we have ever made. I can’t recommend her enough.

- Abigail S.

Chavah Benzion

Santa Clarita, California

Chavah Benzion

31 years of experience

I am a Licensed Midwife and Doula with 30 years experience! I love serving families. Its gives me a great deal of joy to be able to guide and support them through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I see pregnancy and birth as a transformational process and feel passionate about empowering the family to have a beautiful and safe birth experience in the comfort of their own home! Feel free to ask me anything or visit my website for more information!!!

Kaylan Swain

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Kaylan Swain

14 years of experience

Hi! My name is Kaylan. I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist with a degree in Child Development and over 12 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the newborn stage. I’ve worked in both Alabama (where I was born and raised) and Los Angeles, where I’ve been based since 2016. My passion for working with infants started early, and I feel so grateful to have turned that passion into a long-term, fulfilling career. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of families — including first-time parents, work-from-home professionals, and even high-profile clients such as professional athletes — which has helped me become highly adaptable and intuitive in all kinds of home environments. As a true night owl (I always say I’m a bit of a vampire! 🦇), overnight newborn care fits my natural rhythm perfectly. I specialize in creating calm, supportive nighttime routines that promote healthy sleep habits, while also providing peace of mind to parents during those first critical weeks and months. I’m excited about the possibility of supporting your growing family and hope to bring comfort, care, and consistency during this special transition into parenthood.

Recent review

Kaylan services were amazing! She was very educated and knowledgeable. She was such a helping hand to not only my baby boy but me as well! She went over and beyond to give me the best days after giving birth. I trusted her so quickly and knew my baby boy was in GREAT hands. She kept me updated and we would do a talk before she left in the morning on how the night went. She kept everything neat and clean!

- Chanel S.

Harriet Fraser

Santa Monica, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Harriet Fraser

16 years of experience

I have always been fascinated and humbled by the birthing process since working at a Maternity Hospital in Nepal many years ago, when I was a medical student in the UK. It revealed to me how essential compassionate support is during this rite of passage. My passion for women's health and childbirth has never waned, and I come with a deep knowledge of the process from working as a family doctor in the UK, then birthing and bringing up my own three children here in the US. I am privileged to work as a birth doula, an advocate in this space, supporting with empathy and calm, helping women to trust their bodies and to achieve a positive birth experience. I help women to know their own body and its amazing capabilities, to trust it, and, in doing so, to own their birth.

Recent review

Having known and worked with Harriet for 30 years I have seen firsthand how calm, patient, and dedicated she is. That, combined with a wealth of experience and knowledge, shape her into an invaluable support to have by your side. She’s always completely committed to the people she supports and cares for and I would have no hesitation in having her as my doula. I wish I had.

- Nicola B.

Glory ("Glo") Tobiason

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (14 reviews)

Glory ("Glo") Tobiason

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

If you value both evidence and intuition, I might be the doula for you. I love helping clients combine research and their own instincts to make decisions that are right for them. Furthermore, I might be the doula for you if you want support without an agenda. I don’t believe there’s an ideal way to approach birth or postpartum adjustment. I’m here to understand and support whatever path you want to take.

Recent review

When we started looking for a doula for my first pregnancy, I didn't even know where to start - I didn't even know what kind of help I needed but knew I needed support. I saw "Ears First" and was intrigued. I needed someone to listen to my concerns and questions big or small, and that's exactly what we found with Glory. From the first time meeting Glory, she was the grounded sounding board we needed as first time parents. No overwhelming information, no judgment. In a social media world where expecting mothers are bombarded with a million facts, "birth tips", etc., Glory helped me wade through the river of over-information with eveidence-based, science backed guidance while always leaving the decisions and opinions to me. Throughout my pregnancy she always check in on not only how my body and baby was feeling, but my head and my heart too. Her calm and gentle demeanor made big decisions easier to make. Come time for my hospital delivery, I felt confident in knowing my options, understanding interventions and I was really able to focus in on my labor, being guided through the process with recommendations from Glory to help labor progress. I had my dream birth and I know wholeheartedly that Glory's presence, support and detailed understanding of my desires was a driving factor in my ability to trust myself and follow my instincts. She helped me see my power. Every step of my pregnancy, delivery, and early postpartum was met with compassion, respect, and dedication from Glory. Having her as my doula was the best decision I made and I couldn't recommend her more. She'll be a forever friend of our family and we could not be more grateful for her!

- Jamie A.

Violet Szabo

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Violet Szabo

2 years of experience

Hey! I am Violet. I was born and raised in Humboldt County CA. I moved to Los Angeles when I was 22, over 10 years ago! I originally worked in the lighting entertainment industry but made a transition to become a doula. Lights are cool and pretty and exciting! But being a doula is fulfilling. Helping families grow and adjust to this new normal is something I am passionate about. I provide non-judgmental and honest care and information during one of your families most vulnerable times. I will not judge your parenting or birth style or choices. I will never lie to you. I am here to help. My mission is to empower new parents as they transition into parenthood. When I am done providing my services my goal is to walk away with you feeling confident, relaxed, happy with your birth, and ready to take on this new life called parenthood! Everyone deserves a doula who understands who they are, listens to what they need, and comes with an open heart and an open mind. I hope to be that doula for you! I am trying to get certified and I need your help! Not being certified does not mean I am not trained. It just means I can not accept insurance. Families who agree to helping me get certified will get the service for 50% off in exchange! Offer available to three birth families! For more information, Just ask! Currently Serving: Los Angeles County & Humboldt County!

Recent review

I am a first time single mom and was worried about taking care of my daughter Emma, alone and recovering from birth at the same time. Violet helped me with both night and day shifts. Violets day shifts depended on my needs for the day. Some days she was just happy to make me lunch and do laundry for me and Emma. Some days I needed some time alone and she was there to do tummy time with Emma, put her down for naps, and sing to her. When she was on nights she was there to burp, change, and settle the baby down again after I breast fed her so I was able to sleep a little more. She always had cleaned any bottles she would use by the morning and would make us both coffee before I got up. She even gave me a slight discount knowing I didn't have a two income household witch helped me a lot in the long run.

- Janice R.