Jessica Malka

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Birth Doula
San Diego, California
5.0
About me

Hello! My name is Jessica—also known as Jess or Jessie—a birth doula proudly supporting families across Temecula and San Diego. My journey into birth work has been deeply personal, as I became a mother at seventeen and just recently welcomed a new baby to my family last summer. Born and raised in southern Illinois and married to my wife who grew up in Israel, I blend Midwestern warmth with global perspective in every birth I attend. Having experienced motherhood as a teenager and supporting my wife through her cesarean journey, I understand firsthand the many ways birth can unfold. My mission is to empower and uplift women of all ages—whether they choose home birth, a birth center, or a hospital setting—and to honor every birth story with compassion, respect, and celebration. I’d be honored to support you on yours.

Certification and training

cna (2012)

emt (2013)

Birth Doula Training DONA (2025)

Peanut Ball Training Techniques (2025)

Lactation Training (2025)

Hippa (2025)

CPR (2025)

Preterm Labor Training (2025)

Childbirth Education (2025)

Hypnobirthing training (2025)

Specialties
Acupuncture Aromatherapy Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Bodywork Brain Based Hypnotherapy Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infertility Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Massage Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Pain Management Pregnancy Loss Relaxation Techniques Self-Compassion Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Alameda Alliance for Health Christian Healthcare Ministries Community Health Group Health Net Health Plan of San Mateo Inland Empire Health Plan Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal Partnership HealthPlan of California San Francisco Health Plan Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Service introduction

As a birth doula, I am dedicated to providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers before, during, and just after childbirth. My goal is to help you have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience. I am here to listen, encourage, and assist you in creating the birth plan that aligns with your values and preferences. This space is dedicated to sharing more about my journey, passion for supporting mothers, and the inspiration behind my birth doula services. Whether you choose an unmedicated birth, opt for pain management, or welcome your baby via cesarean, my support remains constant. I honor all birth journeys and provide dedicated assistance for each unique path to parenthood.

Packages
Birth Support w/ 3 prenatal and 2 postpartum visits
My premium birth support package includes comprehensive care from pregnancy through your first month postpartum. We'll begin with three prenatal visits where we'll build a strong relationship, create your personalized birth plan, review labor stages and birth physiology in depth, and practice extensive comfort measures and breathing techniques with your partner. During these sessions, we'll cover pain management options, advocacy skills, labor positions, pushing techniques, newborn care basics, and strategies for handling challenging labor moments so you feel completely prepared and empowered. When labor begins, I provide on-call availability starting at 38 weeks and continuous support throughout your entire labor and birth—offering hands-on comfort measures like hip squeezes, rebozo techniques, massage, and strategic positioning changes, emotional encouragement and reassurance, guidance for both you and your partner, and advocacy to ensure your preferences are honored and your voice is heard. I remain with you through delivery and the first hours postpartum to support initial bonding and your immediate recovery. After birth, we'll have two postpartum visits to support your transition into parenthood. The first visit occurs within a few days of birth where we'll debrief your labor and delivery experience, address any physical or emotional concerns, check on your recovery and healing, and provide reassurance during those early adjustment days. Our second visit at the 30-day mark allows us to reflect on your first month of motherhood, discuss your emotional wellbeing and watch for postpartum mood changes, celebrate your strength and resilience, and ensure you have continued resources and support for your postpartum journey. Throughout this entire experience, you'll have my dedicated guidance, compassionate support, and unwavering presence.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Free Consultation
Before we begin our journey together, I'd love to meet with you and your partner for a consultation. This gives us the opportunity to: Get to know each other personally Discuss your birth preferences and hopes Answer any questions you have about my services Ensure we're the right match for one another I always recommend interviewing 2-3 other doulas as well. Finding the right doula is about connection and comfort—you deserve to find the perfect person to support your birth experience. There's no obligation after our consultation, and I'm happy to provide referrals to other wonderful doulas in the San Diego area who might also meet your needs.
$0.00
USD Flat rate
Virtual Birth Plan
During our virtual birth plan session, we'll work together to create a personalized document that reflects your unique preferences and values. We'll discuss creating the ideal atmosphere for your birth including lighting, music, and who you want present. We'll explore pain management options—from natural comfort measures like movement, breathing techniques, and massage to medical interventions such as epidurals and other medications. We'll outline your delivery preferences including positioning, natural tearing vs. episiotomy, and whether you're planning for vaginal birth, VBAC, or water birth. We'll also cover contingency planning if a cesarean becomes necessary, ensuring your voice is heard even in unexpected situations. Finally, we'll detail your wishes for immediate postpartum care including cord clamping preferences, newborn procedures, skin-to-skin contact, and feeding goals. You'll leave our session with a beautifully formatted, easy-to-read birth plan that clearly communicates your preferences to your medical team while keeping you informed and empowered for your birth experience.
$400.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jessica and the care she provided as my doula. From the very beginning, she was calm, knowledgeable, compassionate, and incredibly supportive. Jessica has a rare ability to make you feel both empowered and deeply cared for at the same time. During labor, her presence was grounding and comforting—she knew exactly when to step in, when to advocate, and when to simply offer quiet support. Her confidence and warmth made a world of difference during such a vulnerable and transformative moment. Jessica truly goes above and beyond. She is attentive, intuitive, and genuinely invested in the well-being of both the birthing parent and family. I felt heard, respected, and supported every step of the way, and I am so grateful to have had her by my side during this experience. If you are considering a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend Jessica. She is exceptional at what she does, and any family would be incredibly lucky to work with her.

- Miriam Gershenson

5.0

If you are in search of a doula, there is no one I could recommend more than Jess! She is such an amazing and supportive doula, and my husband and I could not have imagined my pregnancy and delivery without her. From the day we met her, Jess has been such a ray of sunshine and so full of knowledge during a period of unknown and anxiety as this was my first pregnancy. Jess went above and beyond at each visit and even during the day of delivery. She was by my side the whole time during labor and delivery and really helped us prepare by giving us information about all the options we had so that we were not caught off guard when a nurse or provider asked questions. Even after delivering my daughter, Jess still followed up with us multiple times and made sure that my breastfeeding journey has been going smoothly. I could not have imagined my pregnancy and delivery without Jess!

- Maria Jen

5.0

Jess is incredibly kind and patient! Could not recommend more.

- Autumn Savinsky

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