Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Van Nuys, CA

I'm a dedicated professional and a proud mother to two beautiful young ladies who inspire me every day. With over 25 years of experience in the child care industry, I am deeply passionate about supporting families during the precious early weeks of a newborn's life. In addition to my professional credentials, I bring a positive, can-do attitude to every interaction. My love for learning something new every day fuels my work, as does my passion for crafting artisanal soaps, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the great outdoors through travel and camping. I'm an active member of my community, constantly supporting various non-profit organizations and charities. I offer a range of services designed to make your transition into parenthood smoother and more joyful. From setting up the nursery, assisting with first baths, and caring for multiples to providing circumcision care and reflux support. I'm here to develop healthy sleep routines, assist with breastfeeding, and help transition your baby from breast milk to formula. I also offer lactation education, postpartum support, and multicultural postpartum recovery care. As a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, trained by Gentle Ventures Holistic NCS Training and certified through the Newborn Care Specialist Association, a sleep trainer through Summer's Sleep Secrets, and a Certified Postpartum Doula trained through CAPPA. I specialize in the care of newborns from 0-16 weeks, and I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to every family I work with, continuously enhancing my expertise through ongoing trainings, workshops, and courses. Above all, I am deeply committed to providing the support you need in this incredible journey of parenthood. My approach is always filled with love and care, and I take immense joy in being around babies, helping them, and their families, in the most formative weeks of their lives. Let's navigate this beautiful journey together, caring with love every step of the way. My commitment is to build a warm and trusting relationship with you, offering ongoing education and a safe space for you to express your feelings during this transformative time. Let me be your dedicated partner on the journey to achieving well-restedness and a harmonious family life.

My vision is to be a trusted, compassionate support person in your postpartum season. I focus on empathy, empowerment, and respect to make a meaningful impact and create a positive lasting difference in the lives I serve.

Hi, I’m Chloe — a trained birth doula proud mama to my 4-year-old son. Becoming a mother awakened a deep desire for supporting moms through such a sacred season of their life, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth. I trained under Dr. Robin Elise Weiss, a deeply respected leader in the birth world and former president of Lamaze International and The Birth Care Network. My approach blends evidence-based knowledge with something that can't be taught: genuine presence, deep intuition and an unwavering commitment to you. I’ll always honor your wishes advocate for what feels right to you. You deserve to feel truly seen, heard cared for every step of the way. Informed, confident, and at ease because you were made for this.

Hi, I’m Tremaine Wilson. I am a full-spectrum birth & postpartum doula, lactation educator, newborn care specialist, and Phase-2 student midwife serving families across Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. My philosophy is rooted in calm, informed, culturally-attuned care. I believe birth is sacred, physiological, and deeply individual. My role is to help families feel safe, educated, and supported, while honoring the emotional, spiritual, and physical layers of pregnancy and postpartum. I integrate evidence-informed practice with intuitive guidance, herbal support, and a grounded presence. I come from a long line of birthworkers, and I’ve spent years supporting families across hospitals, birth centers, and home births. My background in community care, reproductive justice, and newborn wellness shapes the way I show up — with compassion, advocacy, and reverence for each family’s story. I would love to walk alongside you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

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.

I am a CAPPA-certified Postpartum Doula and experienced Baby Nurse with over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting newborns, children, and adults in both hospital and private home settings. My clinical background includes serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Providence Saint John’s and Cedars-Sinai in the Pediatrics, Postpartum, and Oncology units, where I developed a strong foundation in maternal-newborn care, patient advocacy, and compassionate support. My transition into full-time postpartum and newborn care was a natural calling. After years of walking alongside families in the hospital — including supporting patients through deeply vulnerable moments — I felt drawn toward the beginning of life, where I could nurture, guide, and empower mothers during one of their most transformative seasons. I bring a calm, reassuring presence into the home, along with strong clinical awareness, newborn expertise, and a deep respect for each family’s unique parenting style. I have cared for children from newborn through adolescence and am especially passionate about helping new mothers recover confidently, establish feeding routines, and feel supported both physically and emotionally. Families describe me as attentive, knowledgeable, nurturing, and trustworthy. It is an honor to support mothers as they heal, bond, and step into their new role with confidence. I would love the opportunity to connect and learn how I can best support your family during this special time.

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.

Hi, I’m Tayla, a certified Postpartum Doula dedicated to helping families navigate the early days of parenthood with confidence and peace of mind. I provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to each family’s unique needs, whether it’s overnight newborn care, feeding support, establishing gentle routines, or simply offering a reassuring presence during this transformative time. My goal is to create a calm and nurturing environment where both parents and babies can thrive. I believe every family deserves to feel supported, rested, and empowered as they adjust to life with a new baby. With a gentle, attentive approach and a genuine passion for caring for newborns and their families, I’m here to help you feel more confident and enjoy these precious first moments together.

I am a Traditional Birthkeeper, Full-Spectrum Doula, and Herbalist rooted in Indigenous wisdom and Earth-based care. With over 4 years of experience supporting families through fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss—and more than 7 years working with herbal medicine and women’s health—I offer deeply holistic and nurturing care. My work bridges traditional and modern practices, providing support through: -prenatal preparation -birth and labor guidance - postpartum recovery -overnight newborn care I specialize in fertility and womb health through plant-based protocols, abdominal massage, and Mayan neurosacral therapy—helping women restore balance, confidence, and connection through every stage of their journey.

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.

Los Angeles birth doula, Pasadena birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, and childbirth education support for families who want thoughtful, steady care through pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum. I support clients giving birth in hospitals, birth centers, and at home across Los Angeles and Pasadena. My approach is calm, evidence-based, and holistic. I help you sort through options, understand what matters most to you, and prepare for birth in a way that feels clear,, and personal. Families often say they feel calmer, more confident, and more connected when we work together. Rather than focusing on what birth should look like, I help you tune into your own values, preferences, and needs so you can move through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with more trust in yourself and your choices. In addition to birth and postpartum doula care, I also offer childbirth education and lactation support to help families feel more prepared and supported as they welcome their baby. Rebecca Belenky Los Angeles Birth www.losangelesbirth.com

Hello I'm Sarah, a birth and postpartum doula in Los Angeles and founder of Ever Wilde Doula. I support families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. My approach balances honoring physiology with pragmatism and zero dogma. Every family deserves to feel respected, supported, and held, no matter their path. I’m very passionate about helping parents navigate the modern maternity system and understanding their options in a non-biased way, providing trauma-informed support, promoting individualized care and centering the birthing parent in their care. In addition to my doula work, I am also a certified perinatal patient advocate and am well equipped to speak to my client's providers on their behalf to convey their wishes and advocate for their informed consent. I help parents gather ALL the information they need to make values-based decisions, and help them get safe to make the choice that is right for them, without pressure or coercion. I’m equally passionate about providing postpartum support and believe in continuity of care from birth through postpartum, which is why I automatically include 8 hours of postpartum care for all my birth clients. I love to cook, nurture, and care for people, so supporting families in this season of profound vulnerability and healing deeply fills my cup.

Hello I am Asha Abdirahman, a doula to who is interested in your success in birth was a mother. I am here to help provide care and understanding to all mothers regardless of race gender and other factors. I am always amazed by birth and babies, I’m here so you feel like your represented and safe at this important and special time in your life. ive had success of births for family and friends and would like to include you to my circle as your doula. I serve POC and LQBTQ friendly. I am doula certified with trauma care and CPR certified I am used to anxiety being a factor in childbirth but my qualifications help present a good relationship between the whole care team. I look forward to meeting with you. Have a great day.

I believe every family deserves compassionate support throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and the transition into parenthood. As a doula and newborn support specialist, I am passionate about helping families feel calm, informed, and confident during one of life's most important journeys. I can also use basic American Sign Language (ASL) to support communication with families and introduce simple signs that can help babies communicate their needs before they are able to speak.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, lactation educator and infant sleep educator. My commitment as a doula is to ensure you have the birth you envision. It is important that you are comfortable and confident in your choice of doula. Confidence as a birthing mother will be created with education and knowledge. Fear and uncertainty can appear; knowledge and confidence are the perfect tools to address this. Whether your path includes meditation, medication or both, you can count on the birth to be what you design for you and your child’s birthing experience. My studies include prenatal yoga, breath work, pre/postnatal nutrition, hypnobirthing, lactation, and infant sleep, so if you see support enhancing your early motherhood experience, I can see you through.

My name is Sandra Luz Alvarado and I am a postpartum doula and a Newborn Care Specialist. I was born in El Salvador and came to California 35 years ago. I am a wife (I have been with my husband almost 30 years!) and a mother to 5 beautiful children, including my youngest, who is three years old. Before becoming a doula, I worked as a graphic designer, elder care provider, and nanny. Some years back I decided to become a postpartum doula. I was interested in expanding my knowledge about infants, while supporting new mothers at the same time. I love spending time with families during this early part of life--helping them to have a smooth adjustment and close bond with their newborn. I am also trained to support women during labor and birth. My birth and postpartum doula trainings are through DONA International. My continuing education includes: childbirth education training, breastfeeding education training, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I love working with new parents and giving them all the information and skills they need to be successful and confident parents. It's such a pleasure seeing my client families blossom in the postpartum period. It would be an honor and pleasure to support you in your own parenting journey!

I'm a full spectrum doula, lactation educator, and childbirth educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting families.

My name is Lisa and I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula (DONA), Certified Lactation Educator Specialist (CLES), and Yoga Teacher (RYT200) serving the Los Angeles South Bay, Westside and surrounding areas. I provide nurturing, informed care, assistance, and resources to you, your baby and family as you navigate the postpartum period. As your postpartum doula, my goal is to provide physical and emotional support through what is undoubtedly one of the most profoundly transformational and magical periods of your life. I want you to feel nourished, confident, and empowered to tune in to your own intuition and trust your instincts.

Veronica Hinojosa-Stang — Postpartum & NICU Doula, Infant Sleep Coach With 26 years of experience supporting over 1,000 families, I provide compassionate and expert postpartum care in the Greater Los Angeles & Long Beach area. I specialize in guiding parents through the most critical first weeks — whether at home or following NICU care — helping both babies and parents thrive. My expertise includes: Newborn care and hands-on coaching NICU & post-NICU support Breastfeeding & lactation guidance Gentle infant sleep training Daddy Doula coaching Surrogacy & adoption newborn support International and travel support for families in need Every family receives a personalized plan that nurtures baby, supports parent confidence, and creates a joyful, empowered start to parenthood. Nest and rest, while I take care of the rest, You deserve the best! Your Doula, Veronica!

I’m Amber, a birth doula and the founder of Orion Birth, a practice grounded in the belief that everyone deserves an empowering birth experience. My role is to walk alongside parents with both steadiness and skill; offering hands-on comfort, emotional support, informed guidance, and a voice of advocacy when it matters most. At Orion Birth, I see birth not as a procedure to get through but as a profound transition into parenthood. My philosophy is that when families feel supported, respected, and truly informed, they step into this new chapter with more trust in themselves and deeper connection to their baby. Birth is unpredictable, but with the right support, it can be not only safe but transformative.