Gayle Gilman

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Santa Monica, California
5.0
About me

Hi, my name is Gayle Gilman. I am passionate about helping women have positive birth experiences. No matter what kind of birth you 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. I see my job as an educator, advocate and support person for the birthing and/or postpartum person and their partner. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, dancing and laughing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Literature, Dartmouth College (1985)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training Workshop, DONA (2025)

Postpartum Doula Training Workshop, DONA (2026)

Lactation and Infant Feeding for Doulas, DONA (2026)

Pediatric CPR and First Aid, Red Cross (2026)

Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas, DONA (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA

DASC

Joy in Birthing

Credentials
BA
Specialties
Birth Doula Labor Doula Birth and Lactation Multiples Postpartum Doula Care
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Medi-Cal
Service introduction

At present I am offering Birth and Postpartum 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
Birth Doula
2 Pre Natal visits Attend labor and delivery 2 Post Natal visits
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Package
Includes 1 visit prior to delivery. Includes 2-4 days/week in the first two weeks postpartum. Typically these days are from 4-8 hours in length, depending on what you want. As things begin to get into a rhythm, we can scale the hours back as needed. My job is help you feel confident you can care for your baby once the fourth trimester is over.
$75.00
USD Per hour
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Includes all services outlined above and tailored specifically to you.
$75.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

She was very supportive. As a first time new mom with very little support she helped ensure my comfort and smooth birthing experience. My daughters 6 weeks old and loves her.

- Leslie C.

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
How do I know when I am going into labor?
Social media
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