Ayanna Hatton

San Diego, California

Ayanna Hatton

7 years of experience

Hi! I'm a Doula of 5+years having received DONA training and UCSD training for birth doula and lactation. I'm currently practicing as a Full Spectrum Doula and would like to focus on Birth Doula and Postpartum night Doula services. I have an emphasis on the gap in care for marginalized women getting the care and support they deserve. I am a very open minded, caring individual who has worked with a variety of individuals from very diverse backgrounds and needs. I specialize in aiding high risk cases and I I lead with love and support from a non judgmental lens. Prenatal care is available to those individuals who have previous negative experiences and/or mental blockages. I am studying now for maternal and child health advancement, as well as mental health services. Let's connect and see how I can help you!

Ella Thompson

San Diego, California

Ella Thompson

3 years of experience

Hello, my name is Ella Thompson. I am a DONA-certifying birth and postpartum doula, located in San Diego. I believe in empowering, educating, and nurturing individuals and families from pregnancy to postpartum. With a background in childcare and current continuing education in the realm of lactation, I am focused on providing individualized full-spectrum care. Birth and postpartum is powerful as much as it is raw, natural, and beautiful. It is my job to provide emotional, physical, and informational care to those I work with. How YOU choose to birth and navigate YOUR postpartum is MY priority and passion.

Leslie Meza

San Diego, California

Leslie Meza

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a full spectrum doula, I take birth and/or postpartum clients. My goal to provide a space where clients and their supportive partners feel safe to surrender and know they will be supported and advocated for.

Keri Robbins

San Diego, California

Keri Robbins

21 years of experience

Keri Robbins has been a child care professional for over 15 years. She is a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, a Certified 0-5 month specialist, a Certified Behavioral Technician and a licensed infant daycare provider. She graduated from University of California Riverside with a Bachelor's Degree in Gender Studies in 2015. While working with families throughout her career, the most common struggle for them was always sleep. Keri has helped numerous families get more sleep by educating them on what quality sleep looks like and how to achieve it. She is passionate about teaching families how to handle the most challenging issues as a parent. Keri believes no family should feel like they don't know what they are doing when it comes to raising their child. She loves being the resource parents seek out when they need a little help. She has experience with non-traditional family structures and parenting styles and has successfully used her sleep coaching methods to meet each families unique needs.

Shelley Rahim

San Diego, California

Shelley Rahim

19 years of experience

Hi! I’m Shelley, a postpartum doula and chef passionate about teaching families how to provide high-quality, loving care for postpartum mothers. I’d love to be a guide for you and your family on your 40-day postpartum recovery journey!

Christina Klave

San Diego, California

Christina Klave

7 years of experience

My mission is to support and empower women and their partners throughout pregnancy and during the labor process as they transition into motherhood. I serve all of San Diego and the surrounding areas and provide support at home births, hospital births, and birthing center births. My commitment to my clients is to provide you with advocacy and support for whatever you decide your birthing experience should be. I have supported all types of birth experiences, including unmedicated births, epidural births, C Sections, VBACs, gestational diabetes, placenta previa, “geriatric” pregnancies, teen births, and many more. From our first encounter, I strive to make you feel safe, supported, encouraged, and listened to. My background as licensed marriage and family therapist helps me to integrate skills of therapeutic support into your pregnancy experience. Additionally, I strongly believe that your birth partner is one of your greatest assets. To this end, I encourage all partners to be involved during our journey together.

Stevie Trujillo

San Diego, California

Stevie Trujillo

8 years of experience

They say if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. I found my passion as a postpartum doula and have not worked a day since. In the current culture parents have so much pressure to be perfect and do it on their own. I have made it my mission to educate parents on the benefits of having support during the fourth trimester, and that it truly does take a village.

Linh J.

San Diego, California

Linh J.

13 years of experience

Compassionate and nurturing postpartum doula with extensive experience supporting families, infants, and young children. Skilled in emotional and physical postpartum care, newborn support, light household duties, and education around maternal wellness. Passionate about helping families feel confident, cared for, and supported during the early stages of parenthood.

Ilana Omae

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Ilana Omae

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi families and expecting families ! I provide doula services to families in the San Diego area. In my practice I emphasize the importance of education and community. I find pride in making every family's experience unique to them and memorable. Please reach out to me to inquire about how I can help empower your birth or postpartum period !

Recent review

When I had questions, Ilana was always able to answer them. She was a good support and full of good ideas to help us along the way. She is respectful and caring.

- Lisa P.

Lexi Rupert

San Diego, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Lexi Rupert

7 years of experience

Hi! I’m Lexi; mom of two, dog mom, wife to my high school sweetheart and hero, former zookeeper and Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant. I founded Little Bird Sleep Consulting in early 2019. While I am San Diego based, I work with families virtually, worldwide! I also have additional training in Lactation management and SIDS prevention. I look forward to hearing from you!

Recent review

I used Lexi's newborn guide to set my daughter up with healthy sleep habits and it made our sleep journey so much smoother than I could have imagined! Highly recommend her services and courses!

- Arianna C.

Nina  Hansen

San Diego, California

Nina Hansen

6 years of experience

San Diego born and raised-now growing my own little family here. I love the ocean, iced lattes, and you’ll always catch me wearing a hat. My passion for babies, postpartum, and motherhood are rooted in my on experiences. I find so much joy and honor is supporting families during the changes of their season.

Meghan Johnstone

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Meghan Johnstone

13 years of experience

Hi everyone! I'm Meghan. Since 2014 I have had the honor of serving many San Diego families as a birth and postpartum doula. I have extensive experience in home birth, birth center, and hospital settings. I have also built an incredible network of amazing San Diego resources and care providers to ensure that you have a holistically supported pregnancy and postpartum season. My practice is family centered and evidence based. My goal is to make sure that you have the information and resources to make informed decisions. I believe that birth is a transformative rite of passage and that the experience can be calm, peaceful, and empowered. I look forward to talking with you about your birth :)

Recent review

My births would not have been so amazing if Meghan was not my doula. She seemed to know what I needed before I asked, and seemed to say exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it. Knowing she was there helped me get through each surge until I welcomed my babies into my arms.

- Maureen G.

Kendra Love

San Diego, California

Kendra Love

10 years of experience

Hello, my name is Kendra. I am postpartum doula in training through Dona International. I have background in family health advocacy and early childhood education. I have over 12 years of experience working with children from toddler through pre-K and supporting prenatal and postpartum families through education, referrals, and care coordination. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I believe it is important to empower women by encouraging confidence, providing education, and offering compassionate support as they navigate postpartum and early parenthood.

Lauren Williams

Chula Vista, California

Lauren Williams

7 years of experience

Hello families! My name is Lauren and I have 5 years experience in infant and toddler care. I am a Newborn Care Specialist, Sleep Consultant & Lactation Counselor in training. My fulfillment lies in building your confidence as a parent and being a guiding resource for your questions or concerns.

Laura Guida

El Cajon, California

Laura Guida

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, my name is Laura Guida. I am a mama bear to 6 beautiful angels and I love everything that comes with the miracle of bringing an angel into this world. I’ve had 2 sets of twins and know the medical world pretty well. I’m here to help mamas and families looking for a loving, caring support system through out their journey. I’m here to advocate and help in any and every way possible from a detailed birth plan to postpartum, I am here for you. From aromatherapy to massages to 24/7 on call Services, I am your go to in one of the most important experiences of your life. I’ve endured placenta detachment, inductions to cesareans and have a unique mix of experience to help you along your journey along with detailed training and I am fully certified. I am here to help you, support you, teach you and most importantly advocate for you and your baby.

Ana Marie Burr

El Cajon, California

Ana Marie Burr

8 years of experience

I am Ana Marie + Woman + Birthkeeper + Childbirth Educator + Globe trotter ​ Primal Birth Vision Primal Birth was founded on the belief that the way we birth matters. Birth is not an emergency. I consider this work an inherent calling and am committed to honoring & bearing witness to this sacred rite of passage. My offerings were created with the intention to support individuals who desire to fully embody their pregnancy through autonomy, intuition & knowledge with the support of a nurturing community.

Maria Novaes

San Diego, California

Maria Novaes

7 years of experience

Hi there! I'm Maria Woods, originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I've been calling San Diego home for the past 8 years. I'm a proud mother of two girls, and being compassionate and loving is just part of who I am. I'm here to lend a helping hand to both of you and your precious newborn. Welcome to the world of doula care!

Amy Smith

Encinitas, California

Amy Smith

26 years of experience

Hi there! I’m Amy, a fun and dependable caregiver with over 20 years experience supporting families through every stage, from newborn nights to daytime routines, childcare, and special needs care. My specialty is overnight newborn care, helping families get the rest they need while ensuring their little one is nurtured. I’m skilled in feeding, soothing, swaddling, and establishing gentle sleep rhythms according to family's preferences. I’m great at providing daily structure, homework help, and developmental support for children of all ages. I have experience working with families navigating unique medical or sensory needs, and I take pride in being patient, observant, and adaptable while creating a safe and supportive environment for every child. Services include: - Overnight newborn and infant care - Sleep, feeding, and soothing support - Daytime childcare and creative play - Special needs caregiving - Light household support and meal prep Families describe me as calm under pressure, detail oriented, and deeply caring. I bring order, warmth, and reliability into the home. Whether you need a night nanny, an extra set of hands during the day, or a trusted caregiver who understands complex needs, I’m here to help your household thrive.

Dorinda  Roest

Encinitas, California

5.0 (1 review)

Dorinda Roest

8 years of experience

I offer overnight support for families with newborns. Besides supporting parents in the care for their newborn I also love to ‘mother the mother’ as she needs to rest and recover in the fourth trimester. I offer practical support, such as help with (breast)feeding, making sure mom stays hydrated and rested, clean bottles and pump parts, help with baby laundry etc. I also provide evidence based information on newborn care as well as emotional support to process all the changes and offer parents encouragement where needed. I’m your biggest cheerleader to become confident in your parenting skills and style!

Recent review

My mom

- Samuel D.

Colleen Wood

San Marcos, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Colleen Wood

7 years of experience

I have extensive experience in trauma informed care. It is my greatest joy to support folks through the sacred portals of pregnancy ,childbirth, and the fourth trimester.

Recent review

As a 2nd time mom exclusively breastfeeding who struggled the first time with my son I knew that I wanted more guidance this time around. I'm so glad a found Colleen! She is so patient and non judgemental I felt so comfortable and empowered this time around on my breastfeeding feeding journey. I would 100% recommend Colleen to family and friends

- Cynthia L.