Gayle Gilman

Birth Doula
Santa Monica, California
5.0
About me

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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Literature, Dartmouth College (1985)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification (2025)

Trauma Informed Birth Care (2025)

Lactation for Doulas (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA

DASC

Joy in Birthing

Specialties
Birth Doula Filmmaking Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Parenting Support
Languages

English

Service introduction

At present I am offering Birth Doula Services. While I don't take insurance yet, I am in the process of setting that up, and in the meantime, I can work with you on my fees.

Packages
Birthing, Baby and Beyond
2-4 Pre Natal visits Attend labor and delivery 2-4 Post Natal visit
$250.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

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.

Frequently asked questions
Why didn't you tell me that having a newborn was going to be so hard???
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