Andrea Levesque

Palo Alto, California

Andrea Levesque

15 years of experience

My name is Andrea Levesque and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 10 years of experience working with mamas and babies. A love of all things pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding came from having my two sons. Helping mamas and babies is truly a passion. During my first ever consult where I shadowed a certified lactation consultant, that mentor said to me, "I feel that you have a calling in this field." I couldn't agree more. It is my honor to help parents reach their infant feeding goals, whatever they may be.

Perizat Yerlan

Palo Alto, California

Perizat Yerlan

3 years of experience

As a passionate and dedicated doula, I'm committed to helping women achieve a positive birth experience. With my own experiences as a mother, I understand the importance of having a supportive companion by your side. With a background in biology and extensive doula training, I bring a unique combination of knowledge and expertise to my clients. I'm dedicated to providing personalized support and guidance throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. I'll help you to figure out your preferences, clarify what you want and need. we will build your confidence, and practice labor support techniques. We'll explore the best ways I can support you during birth and how I can help your partner get involved.

Laurie Suggs

Sacramento, California

Laurie Suggs

12 years of experience

Laurie is an experienced doula and childbirth educator serving families in the Sacramento area. She is certified through Childbirth International as a labor and postpartum doula, trained with Hypnobabies® as a childbirth hypnosis doula, and is an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor. She has also completed Prevention of Birth Trauma Levels 1 and 2 training through the Birth and Trauma Support Center. She has a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and became passionate about birth over the course of giving birth to her six children. She believes that armed with evidence and complimented with their values as well as the skill level of the care provider, birthing families can make the best choices.

Keyz Patterson

Sacramento, California

Keyz Patterson

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello Families! My name is Keyz The Wellness Doula. I am the owner and operator of The Indi Women's Club, a women's health practice focusing on health equity and combating maternal health disparities. In addition to being a certified birth and postpartum doula, I am a registered nurse, childbirth educator and breastfeeding educator. It is my strong belief that education and preparation can reduce fear surrounding birth and make for a positive birth experience. My birth philosophy: birth is a natural physiologic process that should be witnessed and supported rather than governed or controlled. Anyone involved in this journey should always aim to keep the woman/birthing person's bodily autonomy intact. I will always hold space for clients to find the fullness of their power, to learn to trust and connect with their bodies, and to give birth in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, safe, and respected.

Sherry Lunding

Portola Valley, California

5.0 (1 review)

Sherry Lunding

44 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello world! I love to help.

Recent review

Sherry is caring and meticulous and we learned so much - thank you - I will recommend to anyone!

- Sally P.

Sonya Rodriguez

Sunnyvale, California

Sonya Rodriguez

4 years of experience

I empower parents to trust in their natural ability to nurture their newborn during the postpartum phase, fostering a sense of confidence and self-assurance. As an overnight postpartum doula, my focus is to create a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin recovering and bonding with baby immediately. I serve families between the Menlo Park and South San Jose.

Aldeisha Smith

Sacramento, California

5.0 (1 review)

Aldeisha Smith

9 years of experience

Greetings all, I am Aldeisha Smith, a Birth and Postpartum Doula residing in Northern California. The many layers of conceiving, pregnancy, and birth are astounding and ever evolving. As a proprietor of knowledge, I always find myself looking for new things to learn to teach. With a solid background in Biology and Biological Research, I know that birth has many unanswered questions and uniqueness; all starting with a thought. I am here to assist families with finding the answers to their questions with peace and love at the center. Providing an environment to spark interest in researching and affirming oneself for the best outcomes. My practice creates an engaging atmosphere for the whole family to seek informational and emotional support. In my free time, I enjoy baking, reading books, writing poetry, vending at the local farmers markets and spending time with my family.

Recent review

Aldeisha has an amazing energy and respect for what she does. Literally becomes apart of the family through the support she offers! Officially a Godmother to my child through her extraordinary work!

- Missunique L.

Joanna Clark

Mountain View, California

5.0 (14 reviews)

Joanna Clark

15 years of experience

As a tenured Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I believe that no parent should suffer because their child isn't sleeping through the night or taking quality naps. As a trained and certified Gentle Sleep Coach SM, I'm part of a worldwide network of sleep coaches who partner with pediatricians, doulas, and lactation specialists to care and support families just like yours. Because every family is unique, my training in infant, baby, and child sleep is comprehensive and ongoing, following the most current science and research in the fields of sleep medicine, behavioral science, child development, attachment theory and maternal support. I am proud to be recognized as one of the Top 200 Sleep Consultants in the US by Tuck. I am also a 3X published author who joined 30 other leading parenting experts to publish the #1 International Amazon Best Selling series: The One Thing Every Mom Should Know and The One Thing Every Mompreneur Needs to Know. It's my honor to help families achieve peaceful bedtimes, reliable naps, easier parenting, and marital harmony.

Recent review

"I HIGHLY recommend Joanna Clark!! Before sleep coaching, starting at 5pm like clockwork a meltdown process began. Fighting. Negotiating. Everything was being impacted. It was unmanageable from everyone's perspective. Now, our daughter is more calm, emotionally resilient, confident and content in the evening process. She knows what's coming next and she recognizes that she needs and enjoys some quiet time. This was a structured, methodical process that works. The way Joanna organized everything, seeing it on paper gave me hope that by a certain date we would be successful in the process. The condensed time frame helped us jump off and take the leap of faith. Having an expert we can surrender to, knowing we are totally aligned and knowing our roles was huge in why we were successful. We never believed we would be this successful this fast. I am so glad we didn't let our own ideas of what was going to work or not work impact our momentum, preventing us from seeing this success. We surrendered to the process and the chips fell and now we are on a better path. Thanks for holding us accountable and being flexible. She sleeps 11 hours a night and no more bedtime drama or anxiety!"

- Koetting J.

Amanda Pimentel

Mountain View, California

Amanda Pimentel

8 years of experience

Hi! My name is Amanda, and I’m a postpartum doula passionate about supporting families during the precious (and sometimes overwhelming) early days after birth. I have over seven years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and helping new parents feel confident and supported as they adjust to life with a baby. My goal is to bring calm, comfort, and encouragement to your home. Whether it’s newborn care, helping with feeding (breast or bottle), creating a smoother daily routine, light meal prep, or just making sure you get some much-needed rest—I’m here to help however I can. I’m also all about creating a warm, judgment-free space where you can ask questions, express how you’re feeling, and feel truly cared for during this tender season. If you’re looking for someone kind, reliable, and experienced to walk alongside you during the postpartum journey, I’d love to chat and see how I can support your family. Feel free to reach out—I’m currently available and would love to connect!

Magdalene Holtam

Los Altos, California

Magdalene Holtam

21 years of experience

I am a Licensed Psychologist in CA and enjoy working with women who are pregnant and mothers who are struggling with anxiety. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders and have helped many people are who are struggling with these issues. Please visit my website if you'd like more information about the therapy services I offer. I offer virtual sessions to those residing in CA and see clients in-person in my Mountain View, CA office.

Carey Rasmus

Mountain View, California

Carey Rasmus

5 years of experience

I am here to help you when you are unsure what to do next with your children. My specialties include tantruming toddlers, troubled teens, and students with IEPs. My decade-plus of working with students with emotional disturbances and learning-disabilities gives me a valuable insight into the IEP process. I’ve worked with incarcerated minors and students in a residential drug rehabilitation center, and have experience working with non-traditional families and those with separated parents. I also have experience raising children in my own family. I meet with you at your home and can attend IEP meetings with you and your family. I believe that the whole family, children and parents, need to be involved to help strengthen and renew family bonds. Contact me if you are feeling overwhelmed with parenting life and would like outside support and help.

Tori Mason

Sacramento, California

Tori Mason

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, My name is Tori Mason I am a certified Birth Dula working in the Sacramento area. I enjoy bringing peace with a lot of tender Love & Care while walking new and experienced mothers through their birth experiences. I am very nurturing and hands on providing comfort and relief, giving birth could have a new meaning with proper guidance. As a Birth Dula I provide support for both parents, for example, we come up with a birth plan and postpartum care. I support whatever decisions the family decides to make. In my personal time I Roller Skate for a hobby and I am a barber stylist by profession. I have a passion for the beauty industry. I love to bring new babies into this world and provide makeovers via grooming.

Samantha Jones

West Sacramento, California

5.0 (1 review)

Samantha Jones

3 years of experience

Hello my name is Samantha and I am a queer doula looking to support queer and BIPOC families in the Sacramento area. I’ve been a nanny for over a decade and decided to make the switch to birth work at the beginning of 2024. I started my training in March and have been working solely in postpartum but plan to also offer fertility and birth support in the near future. Looking forward to connecting and bringing you support!

Recent review

Samantha provided exceptional postpartum care for our family! As first-time parents, we greatly valued her knowledgable support with bathing, feeding, and all aspects of newborn care. Her calming presence instilled confidence in both her and ourselves.

- Casey E.

Veronica Ramos

Tracy, California

Veronica Ramos

16 years of experience

Hi. I provide educational services for parents. Currently, I'm offering infant massage workshop for parents.

Anna Nguyen

Tracy, California

Anna Nguyen

2 years of experience

Hello and Welcome! My name is Anna Nguyen and I am a birth doula located in Tracy, California. My passion is to help women find their voice for a confident birth. Coming from my own birth experience, I believe birth can be natural and empowering with the right support, environment, and mindset. My practice is to inform and provide emotional support for parents and create a birth plan that is right for you. In my free time, I enjoy taking mindful walks, going to the farmer's market on Saturdays, and exploring new places to eat with my two boys and husband.

Kaylyn Gomez

Tracy, California

Kaylyn Gomez

4 years of experience

I have been a postpartum doula for 2 years now and have been with over 20 families. I am also a breastfeeding peer counselor and sleep training consultant.

Ela Nakhai

Sacramento, California

Ela Nakhai

11 years of experience

Hello, my name is Ela, and I am a Maternal/Child Registered Nurse, Childbirth Educator, and Holistic Health Coach. I have over 7 years of Maternal/Child nursing experience. including Labor and Delivery/Postpartum nursing, prenatal and postpartum home visits, teaching childbirth classes, and health and wellness coaching. I also have experience in family planning, birth control, and full spectrum nursing & OB care. I love partnering with clients to find out what is most important in their lives, in their journey, and how we can work together to get them where they want to be!

Angel Yue

Elk Grove, California

Angel Yue

2 years of experience

Hello fellow Mamas! My name is Angel and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD) as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), located in Elk Grove, California. I am also honored to help new moms in my community as a Local Support Coordinator with Postpartum Support International. I also have some experience working with children who have special needs. From my own postpartum journey, there was always a sense of feeling overwhelmed, expectations not getting met, health and goals getting placed on the back burner. I'm here to help those of you who have been feeling this way to navigate and embrace motherhood by providing an encouraging, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere. Remember, you are not alone. With the right kind of support, it will get better. Take care!

Jamie Bui

Elk Grove, California

Jamie Bui

5 years of experience

I'm a mother and Certified Parent Coach working with parents to find effective tools and strategies for raising calm, confident, and resilient children. I've coached corporate leaders, stay-at-home parents, and new / expecting families. While I've worked in tech for over a decade, helping parents rediscover joy and connection within their families is what fills my heart. I'd be honored to work with you! I'll help you: Feel in control instead of overwhelmed and anxious juggling kids and life Establish healthy, effective boundaries instead of feeling triggered and reactive Get unstuck and reconnected instead of feeling like you're in survival mode In my free time, I enjoy exploring with my family, frequenting local coffee shops, and trying new recipes. I'm located in Sacramento, California.

Rafaela Schmidit

Sunnyvale, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Rafaela Schmidit

11 years of experience

Hello, I'm Rafaela. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). With over 10 years of clinical experience dedicated to maternal and infant health, I've dedicated my career to supporting the unique bond between parents and their babies. I know that while breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, it often comes with its own set of hurdles. My approach blends deep expertise in infant oral motor function with a heart for evidence-based, compassionate care. Whether you are still expecting or navigating the transition back to work, I’m here to provide the personalized, judgment-free guidance you and your family deserve. Book Now: www.latchoncare.com

Recent review

Rafaela is such a lovely person. Thank you so much for helping me.

- Daiana Priscila Bispo d.