Ama Katz

Los Angeles, California

Ama Katz

4 years of experience

I’m someone who empowers and advocates for my clients. Creating a calm peaceful environment. Always having their best interest in mind and researching all options for them. I’m a great communicator and people person when it comes to mediating between client and medical staff. I help clients make informed decisions by giving educational resources and digging within to find what they want. My main focus is ensuring the mom is emotionally supported as well as all others involved.

Amy Violette

Orange, California

Amy Violette

8 years of experience

Hi! My name is Amy, I am an experienced Labor & Delivery and Postpartum nurse. I am located in Orange, CA.

Briauna Smith

Inglewood, California

Briauna Smith

5 years of experience

Hi there! My name is Bri and I am a Full Spectrum Doula located in the Los Angeles area. It's my goal to help you prepare for the birth you envision and to set you up for success during your postpartum period. I offer additional services such as childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, support during miscarriage and termination, and much more. I birthed my little one during the summer of 2021 at home (doula and midwife in attendance), which is what ultimately led me to doula work. When I'm not visiting with clients or at a birth, I run a natural skin care business and do some nutritional consulting. I love to cook and read, but I'm mostly enjoying motherhood in my free time.

Stefanie Werdmuller

South Pasadena, California

Stefanie Werdmuller

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Welcome to my profile! I’m Stefanie, an IBCLC, postpartum doula, and student herbalist serving Los Angeles for 12 years and counting! My care is centered on sustainability - what’s sustainable for mom best serves the entire family. I pull from a broad range of skills and education to provide thorough care influenced by holistic care, my background in Psychology, Ayurvedic practices, and my own motherhood journey.

Lindy Garcia

Orange, California

Lindy Garcia

7 years of experience

Hello, my name is Lindy Garcia, and I am a Postpartum Doula and Reproductive Health Educator. What drew me to this work is the incredible complexity of the postpartum period. It’s a time of profound hormonal changes, physical adjustments, and emotional shifts, all of which highlight the importance of community and support. I believe these elements shape the journey into parenthood in powerful ways. My approach to postpartum care starts with understanding my client’s unique hierarchy of needs. Together, we build a plan of action that honors their goals and circumstances. My priority is to help families not just survive this transition but truly thrive. I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where families feel supported, empowered, and confident in their own choices. Providing emotional care and evidence-based information is at the heart of what I do, so my clients can make informed decisions that feel right for them. I am deeply passionate about helping families create their personal best postpartum experience—one that fosters joy, resilience, and connection. When I’m not supporting families, you can usually find me exploring local trails, relaxing at a coffee shop, or spending quality time with my own family.

Cindy Lelea

Hawthorne, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Cindy Lelea

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Cindy Lelea and I'm a DONA certified Postpartum Doula serving the South Bay cities of Los Angeles County. I serve with an open heart and hands to help families through the joyful but challenging postpartum period with their newborn. I feel honored to gain the trust of families during such a momentous yet vulnerable time in their lives as I serve and support them in their home with guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding tips and support, emotional support, homemade meal prep , practical help with laundry, general tidying up and errands, and more, all while respecting the families space and privacy. As a mother of five grown children, I know firsthand how overwhelming those early days can be, and I'm passionate about creating a nurturing environment where parents feel truly seen and supported. Whether it's through offering emotional guidance, helping establish routines, or simply being an extras set of hands, I'm here to make the transition to parenthood smoother, more joyful, and filled with the support every family deserves. During my free time I love to sing and record songs, spend time with my husband and my family, chat with my sisters over the phone, and most importantly, pray and connect with God.

Recent review

Cindy was our postpartum doula after the birth of our first child and having her support was amazing! Cindy provided overnight care for our son and supported me in my recovery as well. She provided so much guidance and support as we navigated all that comes with being a new parent! We are forever grateful for her care.

- Mattie S.

Kiki Lazarus

Los Angeles, California

Kiki Lazarus

Hi. I'm Kiki Lazarus and I'm a birth + postpartum doula practicing in Los Angeles, California. I'm a woman, mother, wife, daughter, and friend who tends to the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of family constellations during the profound transitions surrounding birth. My practice combines softness + structure to create a calm ecosystem of care across the perinatal continuum, and my approach blends integrative, evidence-based, modern birth work with the physiologic wisdom encoded in our DNA. My ethos of Planet + People centers perinatal mental health, the parasympathetic nervous system, nurturing the infant–parent dyad, and resourcing families. I'm devoted to envisioning a radical reality filled with a just, peaceful, beautiful, intuitive culture of birth + beyond, and is thoroughly invested in the full-spectrum of human emotion/experience, body literacy, birth stories, and parenting in modernity.

Elicen Renz

Torrance, California

Elicen Renz

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I’m Élicen Renz, a Certified Postpartum Doula and a proud mother myself. My approach to postpartum care is deeply rooted in compassion, gentleness, and respect for each family’s unique rhythm. I believe that welcoming a baby into the world is a sacred transition, not only for the newborn but also for the parents who are growing into their new roles. My philosophy centers around nurturing the mother so she can nurture her baby with confidence and peace. I support families through rest, nourishment, emotional grounding, and practical help, whether that means preparing wholesome meals, offering newborn care guidance, or simply creating a calm, reassuring environment at home. Every family deserves to feel supported, seen, and cared for, and it is my greatest joy to walk alongside you during this beautiful and tender season of life.

Kathleen Sullivan

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Kathleen Sullivan

25 years of experience

I have been a Postpartum Doula in Newborn Care Specialist for 23 years. I have worked with over 1000 clients and their newborns! After all these years, I still love what I do so much!

Recent review

Thank goodness for Kathleen! She had all the answers and guidance that I didn’t even know I needed it. She supported me through each step, including Breastfeeding, sleep, growth, spurts, and everything else! She was a godsend.

- Britteny L.

JD Davis

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

JD Davis

5 years of experience

My name is JD (they/them). I am a nonbinary full-spectrum doula certified through Doula Trainings International. I support individuals and families in the greater Los Angeles Area and beyond. I am passionate about providing support during the vulnerable moments of perinatal events and outcomes. I provide evidence-based care and specialize in informed consent. I look forward to speaking with you!

Recent review

JD was everything we could want in a doula and more than we knew to ask for. They weren't just incredibly supportive and helpful during the labor and delivery, but they were curious about us and our relationship and family and how that might influence what we would need or want when the time came. the time came unexpectedly and suddenly and JD was still there through the whole thing. My partner is nonbinary and JD was there with they/them reminders when we were exhausted, in addition to advocating for us with hospital staff, anticipating needs and bringing extra love and comfort to our efforts.

- Pete B.

Drunara Barber

Los Angeles, California

Drunara Barber

4 years of experience

Hello Parents, I decided to begin my service as a Postpartum Doula because I have a passion for the wellness of women and children. I worked before as a Youth Liasion advocating for young people who battled homelessness. In my service, I met with several clients with little ones and they lacked the necessary resources to care for their children. I noticed the emotional strain that was placed on the mothers so I would help out where I could. I love spending time with children so I made the decision to become educated. My philosophy is this: you are not alone and it is perfectly fine to not know. You have support and you deserve it. My role is to help educate your family on how to care for your newborn and also provide emotional support so you can enjoy the process. Please feel free to reach out and contact me!

Renee Gross

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Renee Gross

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a doula who believes in compassionate and supportive care above all else. My approach is rooted in non-judgmental principles, ensuring that every birthing journey is respected as a unique and personal experience. You'll receive multiple prenatal sessions and a postpartum visit as part of my services. Thank you for considering me to be part of your journey!

Recent review

We just had our first baby. It turned out to be a great choice to have Renee as our doula. We had two fruitful prenatal sessions to prepare a thorough birth plan and to practice various techniques for coping with contractions and pushing effectively. She was also very helpful through my whole laboring process. With her help, I managed to make sensible decisions about medical interventions and had a memorable laboring experience without regret.

- Ava L.

Sylvia Zamsky

Pasadena, California

Sylvia Zamsky

6 years of experience

Postpartum doula & circle facilitator. Join us in Motherhood Rooted, a safe and loving space for mother’s circles. There is a circle for every type of mama, at any stage of postpartum. I truly believe that postpartum is forever, and that postpartum care should be a right- not a privilege! I offer a sliding scale and will not turn away anyone due to financial constraints.

Laura Lewin

Pasadena, California

Laura Lewin

7 years of experience

I am a mother of three and a birth guide dedicated to bringing dignified and respectful support to birthing moms to reduce their

Jillian Manriquez

Huntington Beach, California

Jillian Manriquez

5 years of experience

Hello! My name is Jillian Manriquez. I am an enthusiast of humans helping humans. Although I have not experienced any of my own pregnancies, I have physically, mentally, and emotionally with my mom's three experiences. I've seen my mom go through each pregnancy differently as well as each of their births being unique in their own way but beautiful in every way. I have experienced seeing a supportive birth team by your side helps every woman feel more empowered and supported during this beautiful experience. My reason for becoming a birth doula is to come alongside each woman to support their desired birth plan and help them feel empowered through a vulnerable time.

Danielle Olberding

Huntington Beach, California

Danielle Olberding

6 years of experience

Hello! I'm Danielle, a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist located in Huntington Beach, California. I have over six years of experience supporting mothers and families through every stage of their feeding journey. With a foundation in Early Childhood Development, I understand the emotional and developmental needs of both babies and parents, which allows me to offer practical, compassionate care tailored to each family. I’ve worked with moms facing everything from first-time nursing challenges to complex feeding plans, and I believe that every parent deserves respectful, evidence-based support without pressure or judgment. My goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and seen—whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, starting solids, or just trying to figure it all out day by day. When I’m not working with families, I enjoy hiking, cooking, working out, paddle boarding, kayaking, and getting lost in a good book!

Talia Schintler

Los Angeles, California

Talia Schintler

21 years of experience

I have been working with new and expecting parents since 2006. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Counselor, and Perinatal Massage Therapist. Welcoming a baby into your life is exciting yet often overwhelming for new parents! Whether this is your first or fifth baby, I can help create a personalized (and practical!) postpartum plan that will enable you to confidently transition to your new family structure. There is no one-size-fits-all in postpartum care. This is your journey, and I would be honored to start it with you. Please reach out to schedule a complimentary zoom session and explore the ways My Doula Support can help your growing family.

Jess Ford

Los Angeles, California

Jess Ford

9 years of experience

Born and raised in the Detroit Metro area, I graduated from The University of Michigan where I received my BFA. I began my birth and postpartum doula career in 2017, expanded into full spectrum care, and am now pursuing a masters degree in clinical psychology in order to focus in maternal mental health. I am currently based on Tongva Land / Los Angeles, CA, serving people virtually as well.

Claire Tata

Los Angeles, California

Claire Tata

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Claire Tata is a birth & postpartum doula, newborn care specialist (NCS), lactation education specialist (LES), a Mom, and a new parent educator with a special focus on infant sleep. She offers individualized, non-medical support to new and expecting parents in the Los Angeles area. Claire provides emotional, informational, and practical support throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum in direct service of the family's goals. She is enthusiastic and knowledgeable company on the journey to welcoming your new baby.

Yasmin Baskin

Los Angeles, California

Yasmin Baskin

19 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Matrescence::: Embracing your journey of Motherhood I guide women through the unknown and chaotic journey, called birth. I am a compassionate guide offering soothing wisdom and expert support. My specialty is being a safe space for mothers to heal from past birth trauma. I help mothers reclaim their power and embody confidence for the next birth. ensuring parents feel seen, supported and ready to thrive. After my first born, I immediately knew that my birth experience was something amazing, transformational and empowering. I just didnt have the words, but after my first doula training I could better put it in a much richer context and support other mothers, pre-conception through postpartum. Over the next years I shared my story and supported mothers in my community as a doula. Eventually working as a full time postpartum doula, I realized a major barrier was during the breastfeediing journey. I followed my passion in nurturing mothers into their new normal, with confidence, comfort and compassion while training to become a lactation lactation consultant. I am now an expert wombkeeper- Waterbirth & Postpartum Doula, Afterbirth Restorative Therapist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) just to name a few. I find much pleasure and joy in nurturing new families as they discover, connect and create their family culture around the couplet. The cornerstone of my practice honors each mother’s unique journey of matrescence, the experience of becoming a mother. My resassuring, soothing wisdom and expert skills cultivate a visceral connection and safe space for new parents. I have traveled, trained and supported mothers internationally through pregnancy, labor/birth and breastfeeding. My signature, Afterbith Restorative Therapy Methods, support the new mother with restorative practices like belly binding, V-Steam, closing of the bones, as a time/space to reflect on their birth experiences. The Afterbirth Restorative Therapy Method not only provides a new mother with a greater sense of well-being; the new mother is better to care for herself and her new baby.