LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Van Nuys, CA

Asia Rikard is a Pacific Northwest native that has found her way to Orange County, California. She began her journey as birth and postpartum doula in 2016 through DONA and is committed to being a compassionate advocate to empower your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. With an education in intercultural peacebuilding (transformative mediation) and business she is prepared to create space and support for all birthing persons regardless of your circumstances and preferences. She has experience and training in prenatal and postpartum nutrition, trauma-informed care, acupressure, VBAC, home birth, babywearing, and twins/multiples. When she isn’t attending births and supporting through the postpartum period, Asia enjoys spending time with loved ones, swimming, hiking, enjoying live music, and baking homemade bread. Asia's hope is to empower, inspire, and support women to achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

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!

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!

As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), CLC, and Certified Postpartum Doula, my passion lies in educating, supporting, and holding space for all parents of newborn(s), especially around feeding. My trainings and experience provide me the opportunity to teach prenatal classes for expecting parents, of which I usually do privately in-home, and counsel families 1:1 with lactation support. Some of my specialities and services revolve around my knowledge of how to build a lactation foundation in the early weeks, care for a newborn, support the parent(s) based on their individual needs, and create infant routines. I currently work as an educator teaching lactation foundation and newborn care prenatal classes, as a lactation consultant, and as a nighttime postpartum doula, and I love every second of it!

Hi there! I’m Maria, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with over 11 years of experience supporting newborns and their families. I’m also a Certified Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant, and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. I specialize in overnight newborn care, safe sleep, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support, soothing, and age-appropriate routines. My goal is to provide knowledgeable, nurturing care while helping parents get the rest and confidence they need. I am Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified, TrustLine registered, fully immunized, and available throughout Los Angeles County. References and my resume are available upon request. I would love the opportunity to support your family during your baby’s first weeks and months.

Hi, I’m Maia! I’m a birth doula based in Los Angeles. My passion for women’s health began early, growing up in a household with three sisters and watching my mom complete her pediatric residency. After studying pre-med at Columbia University, I found my true calling in birthwork, becoming a doula so that I could provide unwavering support to women as they navigate the transformative steps of having a child. My approach is gentle, evidence-based, and rooted in listening. Every pregnancy and birth is unique, and I believe there’s no “right” way to move through the process. My role is to ensure that you are informed, supported, and advocated for, so that you can step into birth feeling grounded and have ownership over your journey. I also love taking pregnancy and birth photos for those who wish to document these special moments.

Hello, I’m Olivia Zah, a birth doula trained with DONA and Matrona, based in Venice, California. I believe birth is a miracle, and I know it is my path in this lifetime to help support mothers and families in their birth journey. I bring a compassionate, grounded presence to this moment of deep transformation. I trust in your capacity to birth and in your intuition. With a supportive team around you, you can feel informed, encouraged, and cared for as you navigate this experience. During pregnancy, I offer emotional support and a safe space to explore fears, along with knowledge about birth and connections to a wider network of doulas and other resources. I would be honored to support you and your family during this special time of your life. Besides being a birth doula, I am a leader holding space in women’s circles, embodied dance ceremonies, and qi gong. For pre-natal care, I offer henna mother blessings and additional emotional support calls. For postpartum care, I offer one-to-one full-body massage and Maya abdominal massage. In my free time, I love attending kirtan, making music, skateboarding, dancing, swimming in the ocean, creating with oil pastels, clowning, and taking beach walks with my dog, Trust.

Hey there! My name is Nikki and I'm so excited to support you and your family during this transitional time! Caring for families during the most exciting but also most vulnerable and scary time in their lives is my passion and calling. I particularly take interest in helping LGBTQIA+ families, neurodivergent parents, and parenting after infertility. My job is to leave a family feeling better than when I arrived by providing emotional and physical support, education, information, and resources.

Postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and lactation educator blending evidence-based support with holistic care so your family feels calm, cared for, and connected. I’m fairly new to Bornbir, for more reviews please inquire or view my doulaMatch profile: https://doulamatch.net/profile/39829/mara-battung Book a call with me here: tidycal.com/sunflowernannies/strategy-call.

Hi friends, my name is Britt or Brittany (she/her/ella), and I am a Full Spectrum Doula and Placenta Encapsulator based in Los Angeles. My paths in women's wellness and reproductive justice have led me to a passionate career in birth work. I believe birth is vulnerable & sacred and should be protected as so. My goal is to provide individualized care to be a trusted safe space for all birthing bodies and assist you in the amplification of your personal power while you journey to bring your baby earthside.

My care philosophy is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to the birthing person and their partners before, during and after labor and birth. I Value and respect the birthers intuition to birth in her best position. I can assist and educate successful breastfeeding. I teach and promote bonding activities between newborn, mother and family. I believe with a balance of evidence based practice, therapeutic and homeopathic approach along with the power of the mind and the capability to manifest an outcome that can be positive and empowering.

Hi everyone! I’m Dani, a postpartum doula based in Los Angeles county **with experience traveling internationally for clients** I’ve spent over a decade caring for newborns and families as a nanny and newborn caregiver, and now I specialize in supporting parents after their baby arrives. I help with newborn care, sleep routines, meals, light household support, and anything that helps new parents actually rest and recover. I truly believe mothers deserve to be cared for just as much as their babies, and I love helping families feel confident and supported during those early weeks. In addition to offering postpartum care, I am a birth doula and childbirth educator. Please reach out should you have any questions.

Hello! I’m Margot, a certified postpartum doula with 15 years of experience in childcare. I have a background in nanny and infant care experience, having cared for children from newborns to 11 years old. 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.

Midwife, Lactation consultant specializing in postpartum care.

Hi, I’m Sol, a full-spectrum birth doula proudly serving Whittier and the surrounding communities. As a bilingual Latina doula, I understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and supported during one of life’s most transformative experiences. My mission is to help mothers feel informed, confident, and empowered to make the decisions that are right for themselves and their families throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum journey. I believe that knowledge is power. By providing evidence-based education, compassionate guidance, and continuous emotional and physical support, helping families navigate labor and delivery with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning an unmedicated birth, an epidural, a cesarean birth, or are still exploring your options, I am here to support your choices without judgment. My clients often tell me that one of the things they value most is the genuine connection we build. During our prenatal visits, I take the time to truly get to know you, understand your goals, answer your questions, and create a relationship built on trust. My hope is that when your birth day arrives, you feel like you have a calm, familiar presence by your side—someone who believes in you every step of the way. It is an honor to support growing families, and I look forward to helping you welcome your baby with confidence, strength, and compassionate care.

Your Devoted Doula is comprised of a team of dedicated doulas offering comprehensive services, including postpartum doula support, birth support, lactation or feeding expertise, parenting classes, and sleep education. Our care is hands-on, heart-led, and rooted in experience. We bring calm, clarity, and compassion to every visit—supporting you as you find your rhythm and reshape what inclusive, empowered parenthood can look like. At the heart of Your Devoted Doula, we believe no one should navigate the early days of parenthood alone. Our mission is to bridge the gap in support that so many new parents face by offering expert, compassionate, and personalized care for all families. We are committed to advocating for maternal health, reshaping the narrative around postpartum and early parent support, and ensuring parents feel informed, empowered, and deeply supported during this transformative season.

I’m a birth and postpartum doula with a deep love for supporting families through one of the most transformative times in their lives. My path began after chiropractic school, inspired by my mom who has also been a doula for many years. Birth work feels like a natural extension of who I am.. I’ve always been a nurturer at heart, drawn to helping others feel safe, heard, advocated and cared for. I truly believe that every birth is unique and sacred, and I feel honored each time I’m invited to be part of a family’s story. In addition to doula care, I offer childbirth education, placenta services, and belly binding, with an approach that blends holistic support and practical guidance. Whether it’s helping you find confidence in early parenting, offering gentle structure for newborn sleep, or simply bringing calm and reassurance into your space, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are. I’m here to support and guide you without judgment, and to help make your journey into parenthood a peaceful, empowered, and memorable experience. I happily welcome every family with an open heart and provide care rooted in compassion, respect, and genuine connection.

Hi Families! My name is Karla Aguilar, and I’m a Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, proud mom to a sweet 9 year old and 1x Gestational surrogate. My passion has always been rooted in childcare, beginning my career as an early childhood educator with a certificate in Child Development and Early Childhood Education from Cerritos College. With years of experience in daycare centers, public schools, and private homes, my heart has always been drawn to newborn and postpartum care. Becoming a young mother and navigating postpartum with limited support opened my eyes to the gap in care during this beautiful yet vulnerable stage, inspiring me to provide the support I once needed myself. In 2026, my passion for family building led me to become a gestational surrogate, giving me the incredible opportunity to experience pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery for a second time. Having recently gone through postpartum myself, including pumping, Labor, OBYGN appointments I bring even more firsthand knowledge, understanding, and compassion to the families I support. I truly believe it takes a village to bring little ones into this world, and I’m honored to be part of yours, providing warm, nurturing, and professional care to your family.

Supporting families through birth and postpartum has been woven into my life from the very beginning! As a Labor & Delivery nurse, I have the privilege of witnessing strength, vulnerability, and the incredible transformation that happens when a baby is born — and I never take that honor lightly. Long before nursing, I learned what wholehearted caregiving looks like from my mom, an incredible doula whose heart for families shaped my own. Watching her show up with patience, tenderness, and unwavering support inspired the way I care for others — with warmth, intention, and genuine joy. Beyond the hospital setting, I bring extensive nanny and night nanny experience, along with serving as Director of a postpartum retreat in Philadelphia, where I supported families during their earliest, most tender weeks. That experience gave me a deeply intimate understanding of postpartum recovery and what families truly need — reassurance, education, calm energy, and someone who feels like part of their village. I am highly communicative, organized, and intentional, while also easygoing and adaptable to each family’s rhythm. I love teaching parents about newborn care and the postpartum process, empowering them to feel confident and supported every step of the way. I take pride in leaving homes more peaceful and cared for than I found them. Having recently relocated to California, I am so excited to build roots within the birth community here and to walk alongside families during one of the most meaningful seasons of their lives.

Hello! My name is Dorene. I’m seeking a position as a night nanny or postpartum doula. My background is as a mother/baby/pediatric/lactation consultant and lower acuity NICU nurse for the last 20 years. I’m currently enrolled in a postpartum doula certification program and am very excited to use my education and experience in this new role. Services include: lactation support, light housekeeping, post surgical or vaginal recovery care, meal prep, late night/ overnight baby care, basic newborn care education and assistance with siblings. My goal is to leave your family feeling confident , well rested and on a positive breastfeeding journey while minimizing potential complications. I prefer night shifts but am flexible to your family’s needs. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to the privilege of helping you grow your family. Dorene Sokolik RN, IBCLC, NRP, BLS