Liza Janda

Vista, California

5.0 (1 review)

Liza Janda

31 years of experience

I’ve been teaching the Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth since 1995. My goal is to help you replace the fear and unknown about pregnancy, labor, and birth with knowledge. I have a passion for helping guide you to find your best birth. You might be feeling exactly the same way I did 30 years ago. SCARED! When I was pregnant the first time, I was absolutely terrified. I didn’t really know I was terrified because I was in denial! I was blessed to learn about The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth. My teacher and the Bradley Method® transformed my whole experience of pregnancy, labor, and birth. The knowledge I got in my childbirth classes replaced the immense fear I had surrounding birth and even parenthood. I’d like to help you find your vision for your own ideal birth. I found such a profound strength and power through my birth experiences of my daughter and then my son. It lit such a passion in me to help parents-to-be have safe, healthy birth experiences. I’ve been teaching since 1995.

Recent review

I highly recommend taking Liza Janda’s Bradley® childbirth classes. She is an experienced knowledgeable instructor who has personally had two Bradley® births. Her class has games and is interactive. She teaches about natural childbirth and ways to avoid an unnecessary cesarean. She has been teaching for over 25 years and has provided hundreds of couples with information to have the best birth possible. Knowledge is power. Take Liza’s Bradley® classes to get empowered.

- Karen W.

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.

Priscilla Gutierrez

Hemet, California

Priscilla Gutierrez

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello 🧡 My name is Priscilla and I am bilingual in spanish. I majored in Human Services with the intention of assisting mothers. I am also trauma informed. Having a Bachelors led me into becoming a certified Lactation Counselor. Hearing my mothers stories from their birth trauma, experiences within the medical system, has led me to receive my doula certification in order to be a better asset to service my families. I decided to take the Doula workshop under DONA due hearing my previous prenatal and postpartum clients stories. My desire is to come along families in order to assist them with the birth they desire from providing information and support for their birth journey. I have six years being in the home visiting program (my career), over a decade in the mental health space and currently working towards my International Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.

Annabeth Alt

Los Angeles, California

Annabeth Alt

8 years of experience

As your doula I encourage you and help you gather knowledge. I will remind you of your goals and values. I know that you are the expert of you. I trust that you will make the best decision for you and your baby. I know that each birth is unique. I will support you in your moments of vulnerability and in your moments of strength. I will listen with compassion and serve you with my hands and my heart.

Abby Stingley

Yucaipa, California

Abby Stingley

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As a birthing and postpartum doula, my mission is to embrace and encourage the diverse experiences of all birthing individuals, supporting their mental health and reproductive rights with respect and compassion. I aim to reclaim the right to birth with dignity and honoring diversity in every aspect of our care. I have a come as you are philosophy, we are all good enough and I am here to support, help and encourage you thru life changing events.

Angela Lien

San Marcos, California

Angela Lien

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’ve always been a doula, a giver, a sister, a person to lean on. I love all aspects of what I do, whether it’s physically holding hips or emotionally holding space. Within my practice I try to achieve a 50:50 balance of the spiritual, energetic with the scientific, evidence-based. As I learn more about you, our conversations shift to augment the type of support that best resonates with you and supports your goals. I am a certified labor doula (CLD) and certified postpartum doula (CPD) through DONA (Doulas of North America) and ToLabor. I have attended many births in various settings - homebirths, birth centers and hospitals. I actively attend workshops, courses and continuing education classes on childbirth, hypnobirthing, spinning babies, breastfeeding, postpartum, newborn care and holding space for pregnancy loss. I fully believe that all pregnant persons have an innate inner-knowing that is a powerful guide through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Our time together will emphasize self-discovery as we listen to your intuition, practice mindfulness & breathwork, energetic healing & support, and prepare for a birth as unique as you are

Marr Robinson

Hesperia, California

5.0 (1 review)

Marr Robinson

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a traveling prenatal and postnatal Doula providing services in San Bernardino Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles counties in Southern California. I believe that every person needs and deserves support during the transition into parenthood and I am here to hold space and care for you in the time before and after birth. I am dedicated to ensuring that you feel seen, heard, and cared for during that transition so you can approach your role as a new parent with confidence and a deep sense of self-trust.

Recent review

Marr is the best doula! She provided the best experience. She scheduled appointments through zoom, even came to my Obgyn appointment, came home after delivery. She was always in touch via messages, answering my questions. She was helpful with lots of information such as yoga exercises, breathing techniques. She guided me during contractions through messages as well. And she did her best at the hospital itself. I felt so heard when she was there for me. She was like a relative and a medical worker at the same time. Without her help I couldn’t breathe even. I felt her support entirely. Thank you so so much I love you

- Ayagoz A.

LaNeisha Johnson

Beaumont, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

LaNeisha Johnson

5 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello my name is Neisha , I am a Community Doula , that serves Mamas in their Prenatal, Birth & Postpartum journey. I am also a certified lactation peer counselor.

Recent review

From day one, my doula was amazing she was — on time, super knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely present. She didn’t just show up to do a job; she showed up for me. She listened, supported, and made me feel seen through my high-risk pregnancy and delivery. When things got tough postpartum and I ended up with a severe infection, her nursing background was everything. She helped me navigate that scary time with so much care and confidence. Honestly, she felt like family — the kind of calm, nurturing energy every mom deserves. I mean she drove to the hospital at 1am to visit me when I was 4 weeks postpartum at the drop of a dime when I sent at SOS text (I knew she cared but this was next level) If she’s available next time, I’m 1000% booking her again. Couldn’t recommend her more. I delivered at Loma Linda and they were very doula friendly.

- Raddae C.

Anat Phil-Golan

Agoura Hills, California

5.0 (1 review)

Anat Phil-Golan

32 years of experience

Ani-La Anat Phil-Golan is a certified Doula CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) , pre-natal yoga and baby yoga instructor in Southern California. Ani-La Anat graduated from Dona International / Bini Birth where she received her doula certification. She studied at the prestigious Adler Institute in Israel where she was a facilitator for new parents and she took Psychotherapy courses in Har Hatzofim University in Jerusalem. At the Wingate Institute, Israel's National Centre for Physical Education and Sport, Ani-La Anat studied Baby development, Hydrotherapy and gymnastics. She also specialized to work with kids with special needs. Ani-La Anat is the mother of three beautiful adult children. Ani-La Anat has a multi-layered life: she was born and raised in Jerusalem Israel and then met her husband while serving her country. She raised her children in Kibbutz Ein-Gedi in Israel, which is known for being the lowest place in the world. She moved to the city (Kohav Yair) for 9 years and then relocated with her family to the Los Angeles area in 2007 to expand her life and her practice of Doula, Reiki and Yoga. In this strong pursuit, Anat Ani-La has traveled to India to study, work with masters and to develop her own unique style, blending Yoga and nutrition, sensitivity and physiology and the teachings of the ages across many cultures to support women who bring life into this magical world. Her clients lovingly call her Ani-la, which means “I am here for her”/ "I am answering you” in Hebrew And in Hindu it means “Buddhist monk\nun.” Both of these definitions describe truly what Ani-La Anat does for women and their children. Anat Ani-La has additionally studied Pre-Natal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Indian Massage through studies in Nepal in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains. Anat Ani-La has brought into her spiritual journey the teachings of Yoga to provide a sensitive and beautiful experience for expecting mothers and their babies. She has also studied and practiced the many facets of Western, Eastern, and Far-Eastern culture throughout her life. Anat Ani-La is a 4th Degree Reiki Master and a Yogi, avidly embracing the “Heart Tibetan Yoga” method. Anat Ani-La works out of her own Agoura Hills, CA studio/Clinic where she offers Reiki treatments, tuning chakras, Sound Bowl healing and life coaching. She is integrating other techniques Additionally, and she leads Retreats and workshops with large groups of people for Yoga, guiding meditation, Reiki teaching Classes for Master, life skills and breathing. Anat Ani-La’s wisdom has been enhanced through her study of Jewish Kabbalah and Buddhism with many masters during the years. Giving of oneself with love and support has always been at the center of Anat Ani-La’s ethos. This involvement has given back to Anat Ani-La in the form of active training as a paramedic aide and ambulance driver with the renowned Magen David Adom emergency medical support in Israel and in many hospitals in India training in the labor room, the Surgery room for C-Section, and throughout the maternity department. Anat Ani-la is also an artist, a Blacksmith and brings her expertise in Feng-Shui into the birthing room to ensure that all aspects of physical, spiritual, and emotional elements are in harmony.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Anat enough! She deserves 10 stars. I truly believe this is the best money I have ever spent . As a first time mom I knew I wanted a doula to help me with my delivery experience. I interviewed 8 doulas and Anat stood out from the crowd. She is so warm and knowledgeable. She has so much experience. I felt safe with her and I also felt immediately drawn to her warmth. Hiring her to be our doula was the best decision we ever made . She was there for me for every step of my pregnancy. When I went into labor she came to my house and made me a bath. She helped me labor in the bath and af home for 4 hours while easing my pain through physical and mental touch. At the hospital she literally turned the room into a spa . She had (fake) candles , calming music and massage tools . She help me manage through the pain by touching and massaging me . She also helped my husband by being more hands on during labor so he could rest and have energy when the baby arrived . I had an amazing experience birthing my daughter - and I owe that all to Anat. I recommend her to all my friends .

- Melissa G.

Jacquelyn Mota

Mission Viejo, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jacquelyn Mota

8 years of experience

Hi, I’m Jacquelyn! I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, lactation support provider, placenta encapsulation specialist and mom. I’m passionate about supporting families with calm, compassionate, and unbiased care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe in informed choices, emotional support, and meeting families exactly where they are. My goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and cared for every step of the way.

Recent review

Jacquelyn made me feel so at ease and calm in such an important, special time of my life. Her knowlege,holistic view points, and experience made me feel fully confident with my decision to proceed with Jacquelyn and her services.

- Danielle L.

Tiffany Blackham

Costa Mesa, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Tiffany Blackham

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! Nice to meet you! I am a birth doula & HypnoBirthing educator with a holistic approach to support. I bring no agenda, no specific birth philosophy and no bias into your story; I only offer my support with open arms, a nurturing heart, and listening ears. Each birth is so unique and each family deserves to have support that is unequivacally specific to their individual vision and needs. It's my passion to help create a peaceful atmosphere that feels safe and empowered. My role is to help you find tenacious confidence within yourself finding the ability to trust your body and your own powerful intuition. It is my desire to create a peaceful space where you can discover your voice and your strength. It's an honor of mine to be invited into the birth space and support families through this extremely intimate journey. It is one of my greatest joys to do this ancient and important work and I so look forward to connecting.

Recent review

Our birth experience was calm, connected, and empowering thanks to Tiffany’s steady support. She brought such peace to the room—reminding us to breathe, trust, and surrender. It was the most beautiful experience of my life.

- Lauren L.

Sarah Tunney

Costa Mesa, California

Sarah Tunney

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Sarah Tunney, and I am a home birth midwife with 11+ years of professional birth experience, have attended 600+ births, and am now serving LA and OC along the coast. I have a background as an herbalist; most of my midwifery training was done with the Amish in Pennsylvania and in low-resource settings outside of the US (you can find my full bio on my website). I provide midwifery care now matter where you plan to birth — prenatal care, postpartum care, newborn care, lab work, family planning counseling, breastfeeding & lactation support. And I mostly attend home births/water births for my clients including VBACs, I offer support in your home, or you can come to one of my offices (Solana Beach or Costa Mesa). I offer natural induction support and help get babies into an optimal position for birth, and lactation/ breastfeeding support. I offer all of the newborn screenings offered at the hospital (newborn hearing screening, CCHD, newborn screening "heel poke") and all other newborn assessments; I am not able to offer circumcision or vaccinations. i accept Medi-Cal, Health Share Co-ops and most PPO insurance. I offer military/veteran discounts and cash pay prices for those without insurance, with TriCare/CHAMP and HMOs. I offer packages for postpartum care only, comprehensive pregnancy care and home births, and offer individual visits. Reach out if you want to discuss options, pricing, insurance, etc. -Sarah Tunney, LM, CPM, PhD (ABD)

Allea Francis

Costa Mesa, California

Allea Francis

11 years of experience

We are Dr. Allea and Dr. Mallorie, Integrative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists and Co- Founders of Tonic & Phasic Holistic Pelvic Health. At Tonic & Phasic, we're on a mission to revolutionize care for pelvic health. We utilize traditional physical therapy and blend it with holistic approaches. With this, we expanded our clinical expertise to become herbalists, hormone & nutrition coaches, Ayurvedic postpartum doulas, and pain coaches! We serve our community with our unique, groundbreaking holistic approach. We treat all pelvic health conditions including pelvic pain, gut health, sexual health, menstrual health, pregnancy aches, birth prep, and postpartum recovery. We attached all the diagnoses and symptoms we treat. We currently have a birth prep & postpartum recovery package that focuses on 6 sessions of preparing the body and mind for labor and birth and 6 sessions blending Ayurvedic doula and pelvic floor PT skills for optimal postpartum recovery. We are excited to be within this community and cannot wait to collaborate and be part of a team to revolutionize pelvic health care. With Gratitude, Allea & Mallorie

Jas castillo

Costa Mesa, California

5.0 (1 review)

Jas castillo

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Jas(she/they) is an LA born and raised, queer person with indigenous roots in central America. She is a traditional birth worker that supports individuals through the process of conception, pregnancy, loss, abortion,labor, birth and the postpartum. She supports folks with energy work such as limpias (cleansings) for themselves or a space and healing rituales (rituals for healing).Traditional birth ceremonies and using traditional healing methods to help heal and support people through their journeys. Jas is also a Reiki practitioner, a student of traditional midwifery learning from partera Mirna Amaya in Mexico,and other Parteras from Latinoamerica. They are a certified lactation educator and trauma informed practitioner.

Recent review

Jas is an amazing doula. She was with me through every step of my pregnancy. My partner and I came to Jas when we were thinking about getting pregnant. She helped me with steaming, setting intention, and writing out a plan for pregnancy. During my pregnancy I was supported with consistent meetings with Jas where she helped me plan, gave me nutrition guides a recommended birthing education class that I attended and loved. Through my birth and postpartum, Jas was such a valuable resource and support. If you are looking for an awesome doula as part of your birth team, look no further!! :)

- Trina R.

Jen Martin

Costa Mesa, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Jen Martin

7 years of experience

hi! i was birthed into a mother 9 years ago and had an exceptional experience with a midwife & doula at a birthing center. it changed my life forever. after that, i became super passionate with educating women on their options for prenatal, labor, and postpartum. i created a guidebook for each and took a doula certification course during covid, so it was a weekend course and virtual. i still have my books to this day! i’m from a small town in south carolina where doula wasn’t widely known. i’ve helped friends along the way and am seeking to fulfill my passions in this realm here in orange county! i am a freelance artist as well specializing in many mediums. i’m so excited to meet you and provide all that i have to offer! 👩‍🍼🤰

Recent review

such a passionate woman for all things holistic in the birth realm. down-to-earth, optimistic energy providing nothing but support, love, & a sacred atmosphere to bring new life into this world! 🐣

- juniper f.

Shanna Stevens

Costa Mesa, California

Shanna Stevens

8 years of experience

Hello, my name is Shanna E. Stevens, and I am the heart and hands behind Pleasant Passage Doula. As a certified birth doula, mother of five, and grandmother, I bring not only professional training but also lived wisdom and compassion into every birth space I enter. My journey into birth work is rooted in a deep calling to support families through one of life’s most sacred transitions—with presence, encouragement, and care that honors the unique story of each family. I understand that birth is not just a physical experience—it is emotional, mental, and spiritual. My role is to hold space for all of it. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between, I meet you where you are and walk alongside you with steadiness and respect. I believe birth is a profound rite of passage that belongs to the birthing person and their family. My philosophy is grounded in three values: 🌿 Empowerment through knowledge – When families are informed, they can make choices that feel aligned with their values and desires. I provide evidence-based resources, practical tools, and gentle guidance so you feel confident in your decisions. 🌿 Unwavering support – Birth can be unpredictable, but you are never alone. I offer continuous emotional reassurance, comfort measures, and advocacy, ensuring your voice is heard and your needs are respected throughout the process. 🌿 Respect for your unique journey – No two births look the same. I honor your cultural background, preferences, and intuition. My goal is not to shape your birth into my vision, but to help you feel safe, seen, and supported in yours. It is my honor to walk beside families as they welcome new life. Every birth is sacred, and I consider it a privilege to witness your strength, resilience, and love as you step into parenthood.

Trinytei Aaron

Newport Beach, California

Trinytei Aaron

13 years of experience

Planning for a baby is a challenging and hectic time in any parents life. Trinytei is your personal contractor for everything baby and maternity. Via our doula services, and maternity concierge services we help address maternity care, racial and health disparities through out the US. Our goal is to make it as stress free and easy as possible through preparation, and education; you and your family can have non stop support through the journey of pregnancy, parenthood and beyond. Trinytei has 10 years caregiving experience with children and 7 years staffing experience and Baby Planning experience. Trinytei has studied as an apprentice under her elders for over 5 years and has far exceeded the expectations of her clients, possessing a knowledge that is far beyond her years and a life long input on her family's tutelage. Today she teaches all our online and virtual services. Want to see how she can help you? Contact us here!

Chloe Morin

Huntington Beach, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Chloe Morin

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Chloe Morin. Mother of two, a bonus mom of one, and now, a birth and postpartum doula. My journey into motherhood has shaped me in ways I never expected, revealing both the beauty and the deep vulnerability of bringing life into the world. I believe there are two moments in life when heaven meets earth—marriage and birth. Birth is raw, powerful, and life-changing, and no woman should have to navigate it alone. My passion is to stand with women in one of the most vulnerable times of their lives, offering support, advocacy, and a steady presence, no matter what their journey looks like. Beyond birth, I am dedicated to postpartum care that truly nurtures. The fourth trimester is just as important as birth itself, and every mother deserves care that honors her healing—physically, emotionally, and mentally. My goal is simple: to ensure women feel supported, seen, and strong in this transformative season of life. I would be honored to walk this journey with you.

Recent review

Hands down the best doula I could have asked for! I’ve had 2 births without a doula and decided to have one for my 3rd birth. Previously I had epidurals and wanted to try a natural birth. I was able to voice my desires with Chloe and she truly gave me the courage to do it. My labor intensified so quick from early labor to transition within an hour. By the time I made it to the hospital I was already in transition, Chloe showed and immediately started doing whatever she could to help ease the pain and my inexperience with labor pains. She truly was such an essential voice in the room, it was truly the only voice I could focus on. I knew she was there for me and knew she was going to encourage me the whole way through. She truly has been such an answered prayer to all my fears and helped me through natural labor! I honestly could not imagine any other doula with me. She’s been so supportive in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She’s calm and relaxing yet cheerful and uplifting lifting. Coming from a medical background myself I can honestly say she really is the best combination of medicine meets natural. She’s willing to lean alongside whatever goals you’re looking for in birth! Thank you Chloe, I honestly couldn’t imagine going through that labor without you!

- Andrea K.

Melanie  Matthews

Huntingtn Bch, California

Melanie Matthews

15 years of experience

I first found Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis when I was pregnant with my first baby and working as a bedside nurse in a busy hospital postpartum unit. I knew my body was meant to give birth, but I felt the negativity and fear of those around me was preventing me from enjoying this transformative time in my life. Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis gave me back my joy and even more. It gave me a confidence and excitement about birth that I didn't even know was possible. I went on to become a board certified lactation consultant and certified maternal newborn nurse and also attended many births as an L&D nurse. 11 years and 2 Hypnobabies of my own later, I am so happy to share this complete childbirth education class with my community and bring joy and love into the lives of birthing families.

Joanne Clyne

Huntingtn Bch, California

Joanne Clyne

30 years of experience

I am a trained Australian Registered Nurse and Midwife, an early childhood RN and Nurse Educator.