Heather Shabestari

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Heather Shabestari

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Heather is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Educator in Infant Massage (CEIM) with over a decade of experience supporting families. Since 2012, she has helped thousands of parents and babies navigate breastfeeding and feeding challenges, offering both in-person and virtual care across San Diego and beyond. Her practice is family-focused, tailoring care plans to each family’s unique goals rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. With advanced training in tethered oral tissues, Heather collaborates closely with holistic professionals to support optimal breastfeeding and bottle-feeding outcomes. She has helped families of twins, surrogates, cleft lips, tongue/lip ties, low supply, oversupply, combo feeding, GI distress, bottle feeding, allergies, latching/positioning, weaning, etc. Compassionate and detail-oriented, Heather is deeply committed to creating individualized plans that honor each baby and parent. Born and raised in San Diego, she feels grateful to live and work in a community she loves, and she pours her heart into helping families thrive.

Recent review

I can not recommend Heather enough. She helped me through one of my most vulnerable times and became a key player in my breastfeeding success. Heather accurately identified tongue, lip, and cheek ties in my daughter and helped shed light on why we had been having feeding issues. She supported us through our decision to get her ties revised and helped us navigate her recovery. Heather is an expert in her field and continues to be a main source of support with my breastfeeding journey. I am so happy we found Heather and would recommend her whole heartedly to anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed or struggling with breastfeeding.

- Alexa G.

Annika Glaub

San Diego, California

5.0 (1 review)

Annika Glaub

15 years of experience

I strive to give parents the non-judgmental support and science-based knowledge they need in order to make the right decisions for their unique family. I offer companionship and non-medical advice on breast, chest & bottle feeding, pumping, newborn care, recovery from birth, sleep, as well as physical and mental development of your baby. I serve the greater San Diego area. Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/itsy-bitsy-dreamers-san-diego

Recent review

Annika joined our family for 2 months with our second baby and her help was such a relief for us through the sleepless nights. We had the first 6 weeks covered through our insurance and ended up extending her 2 more weeks out of pocket. Annika was easy to work with in terms of extending the contract -- and luckily she had another client after us otherwise we may have continued booking for another 3 months! During those months she actually helped us identify that our daughter was having silent reflux. Long story short, our baby ended up having multiple tongue ties that we got revised and wouldn't have figured out so quickly without Annika's recommendation to get her looked at! She never claimed to have expertise in areas she didn't know about and always guided us towards someone who did. Since the tongue ties were revised I was able to continue my breastfeeding journey. Annika was always on time, eager to help, wore a mask around our baby (I didn't know what she looked like without one until one of our last nights!) and sent detailed notes at the end of each night. I loved being able to know what happened throughout the night between feeding sessions even when someone else was holding my baby. I had never had a doula before but if I ever have a third child I will make sure that Annika is available. Not only are her services top notch, she is a lovely person to be around and so sweet. We love Annika and recommend her 100%!

- Kenna D.

Chantille Bourgeois

Vista, California

Chantille Bourgeois

15 years of experience

Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at my bio, my certifications are immense in incorporating everything that I’ve learned in my own life, though taking the time to be certified in newborn care specialist, sleep training and conditioning, lactating specialist, and Doula. On a more personal levelI love being outdoors, cooking and creating a safe and healthy environment through both creativity and knowledge. My life is also been deeply shaped by resilience. During Hurricane Katrina, while at a family reunion, my family suffered complete devastation losing eight homes. Despite this tragedy, I felt compelled to help. I was deputized by the Red Cross And remain in Louisiana for three months where I developed and lead a disaster assessment team specializing in logistics, a system still in use today. Strangely enough this experience is what first led me into caregiving a career where it is I have never felt more alive or purposeful. Were I do not hold a specific degree my education spans multiple international schools, including the American school in London, the American school in Hampstead. A suburb of London. I am one that’s practices, kindness, offers, love, guidance and embrace patience and tolerance, as mentioned above. I love teaching through art and making every day moments a learning experience. With young children, I narrate what I am doing, always asking permission and showing respect even with a newborn I will gently explain what it is. I am doing in every step. I believe communication and respect starts from the very beginning.

Tiffany Whittaker

Oceanside, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Tiffany Whittaker

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am a certified postpartum doula. I’m here to provide non judgmental support and help families navigate in the fourth trimester. I have 5 years experience working with families. Experience with twins, NICU babies, lactation support, sleep shaping.

Recent review

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Tiffany for postpartum doula support, and we truly couldn’t be more grateful for her care and expertise. As first-time parents, we were navigating unfamiliar territory and looking for someone who could guide us through the early days with our newborn son. Tiffany exceeded every expectation. She supported us in so many important ways—from troubleshooting feeding and gas issues to helping establish healthy sleep habits (as much as possible with a newborn!). Her guidance gave us the confidence we needed as new parents, and her calm, reassuring presence was invaluable. Tiffany cared for our son twice a week for several hours at a time, giving both mom and dad a chance to rest and recharge. Beyond caring for our baby, she was also a tremendous support to me as a first-time mom. Her thoughtful check-ins before and after the birth made me feel genuinely cared for, and she consistently encouraged me to prioritize rest and recovery during those crucial early weeks. Tiffany is both professional and deeply compassionate. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for postpartum support—you’ll be in the best hands.

- Georgette R.

Debbie Eakes

Chula Vista, California

Debbie Eakes

18 years of experience

I am a certified professional licensed midwife since 2021 in Minnesota and South Dakota, and more recently California. I have been in the birth world since 2008 as a doula, certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator and midwifery apprentice. I enjoy walking with families as they begin their parenting journey.

Megan Limon

Oceanside, California

Megan Limon

14 years of experience
Accepts insurances

HELLO MOMMA, I’M MEGAN LIMON I AM A DONA CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA AND UCSD TRAINED LACTATION COUNSELOR HERE IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA. I HAVE PASSIONATELY SUPPORTED FAMILIES FOR ELEVEN YEARS. MY PRACTICE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED SINCE 2013. I BELIEVE IN A MODERN APPROACH TO MATERNAL CAREGIVING. MOTHER FOCUSED SUPPORT THAT WEAVES IN HOLISTIC MEAL PREPARATION, BODYWORK, BELLY BINDING AND DOULA SUPPORT. MY PRACTICE IS FOCUSED ON AN ORGANIC HEALING APPROACH TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR MATERNAL JOURNEY THROUGH NURTURING, EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING.

Hadley Horner

Oceanside, California

5.0 (1 review)

Hadley Horner

2 years of experience

I am Hadley, a birth and postpartum doula currently serving San Diego and Southern Orange Counties. I hope to be a nonjudgmental support, comfort, and safe space for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum seasons. I am passionate about meeting individuals and families where they are at and providing equitable advocacy and care to families of all identities and backgrounds.

Recent review

I had the best experience with Hadley as my doula. Being a first time mom and not knowing anything about the process, Hadley helped me every step of the way prenatally to my birth in the hospital. She is so patient, loving, and always made me so comfortable. During the process she answered any questions I had during pregnancy, labor, and birth. I would not want anyone else as my doula and I highly recommend her!

- Brenda C.

Valori Sharp

Pine Valley, California

Valori Sharp

6 years of experience

I’m Valori, a certified postpartum doula, lactation educator, and postpartum nutrition coach with over five years of professional experience and more than a decade of informal support to families. I specialize in guiding new parents through the early weeks and months with a holistic approach that blends evidence-based care with traditional postpartum wisdom. My focus is on overnight newborn care, lactation support, and nutrition as medicine to restore balance and support long-term healing. As a mother myself, I understand firsthand the physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts that occur after birth. I believe every family deserves individualized care, rest, and nourishment during this tender time, which is why I only work with one family at a time to give my full attention. My goal is to create a supportive, calming environment where parents can feel confident, cared for, and equipped with tools for sustainable wellbeing.

Priscilla Gutierrez

Hemet, California

Priscilla Gutierrez

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello 🧡 My name is Priscilla and I am bilingual in spanish. I majored in Human Services with the intention of assisting mothers. I am also trauma informed. Having a Bachelors led me into becoming a certified Lactation Counselor. Hearing my mothers stories from their birth trauma, experiences within the medical system, has led me to receive my doula certification in order to be a better asset to service my families. I decided to take the Doula workshop under DONA due hearing my previous prenatal and postpartum clients stories. My desire is to come along families in order to assist them with the birth they desire from providing information and support for their birth journey. I have six years being in the home visiting program (my career), over a decade in the mental health space and currently working towards my International Board Certification Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification.

Sara Marcus

Laguna Beach, California

Sara Marcus

6 years of experience

Hi, I’m Sara—a devoted doula with a deep passion for supporting families through both birth and the postpartum journey. I’ve had the privilege of being part of over 100 births, and I bring a calm, grounded presence along with a wide range of experience to every family I work with. As a mom of five—including twins—and someone who’s had home births myself, I truly understand how powerful, intense, and personal the transition into parenthood can be. Whether I’m by your side during labor or helping you navigate those tender early weeks at home, my goal is always the same: to provide steady, compassionate support tailored to your unique needs. Now that my own children are older, I’m thrilled to be reengaging fully with the work I love. Being part of this sacred chapter in people’s lives—both during birth and in those early postpartum days—is an incredible honor. If you’re looking for someone to walk with you through it all, I’d be honored to be part of your journey. Let’s take this step together.

Micah Magtoto

Laguna Niguel, California

Micah Magtoto

13 years of experience

I focus on overnight newborn support and daytime “mommy’s helper” care—everything from feeding (bottle or breastfeeding support), diaper changes, baby laundry, and sanitizing bottles and pump parts, to helping establish healthy sleep habits and routines as your baby grows. Every family is unique, and I always tailor my care to meet your specific needs and parenting style. I’d love to connect, learn more about your family, and see how I might best support you during this exciting transition.

Lingxiao Zheng

Laguna Beach, California

Lingxiao Zheng

14 years of experience

I provide tailor made nanny, NCS and doula services. I am also approved by Carrot registry so I could help carrot beneficiary go through Carrot reimbursement. I have been in this business for 13 years. I am a DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula and Certified Birth Doula for 7 years, provided services to different American families. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor with 13 years experiences, provided services to more than 1000 families, helping them solve their breast and lactation problems, and achieve all kinds of breastfeeding goals. I am also a California Certified massage therapist so I could provide lactation services with massage which could solve problems that counseling won’t achieve. I could also give excellent postpartum recovery massage services, helping postpartum moms heal faster; and infant massage services to help newborns sleep better, relieve gas better and burp better, which could provide in-depth services through my extended services. In a word, I could make both mom and baby live a much better life. If you are interested please call me by 1-626-295-3727

Melissa Johnson

Mission Viejo, California

Melissa Johnson

18 years of experience

I have been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and postpartum doula/Newborn Care Specialist for over 16 years. I have worked in both hospital settings and privately in people’s homes. I love working with families as they learn to grow with their new babies.

Melanie Smith

Aliso Viejo, California

Melanie Smith

13 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, My name is Melanie, and I have been proudly supporting my community as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a lactation counselor, for over 10 years. As a birth doula, my primary concern is to ensure you are informed of your options at all times and feel safe in your birth space. I enjoy working collaboratively with care teams and focus my efforts on achieving your goals for birth. It’s important to me to get to know you and your partner well, understanding your expectations of birth, each other, and me as your doula. My postpartum practice centers on the care of new mothers through nutrition support, postpartum bodywork (including massage, abdominal binding, and warming practices), lactation and feeding support, newborn education, and practical household assistance, including sibling and partner support. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation. I look forward to connecting with you! Warm regards, Melanie

Joselyn Castellanos

Laguna Hills, California

Joselyn Castellanos

6 years of experience

Hello! I’m Joselyn, a proud mom who chose home births for my two little ones. Let's look back at my life before motherhood when the idea of childbirth intimidated me more than anything, thanks to all those stories and dramatic TV shows with women screaming their heads off in the delivery room. When I became pregnant with my daughter back in 2020, I dove into research, preparing my mind, body, and spirit for a positive birth—but I completely overlooked planning for postpartum and felt quite overwhelmed. Wanting to enhance my skills, I completed a 112-hour training with Bebo Mia Inc. and became certified with Pro Doula to become a full-spectrum doula. My journey also led me to explore the rich traditions of Mexican indigenous birth and postpartum practices, allowing me to honor my heritage while expanding my knowledge.

Loretta Sandridge

San Diego, California

Loretta Sandridge

28 years of experience

Loretta is a Certified Postpartum Doula, through Doulas of Delaware and Doulas of California, with over 25 years of experience. She is a member in good standing and has trained with DONA, CAPPA, NAPCS, and ProDoula, she is also a member of The Postpartum Alliance, The San Diego Birth Network, and The San Diego Birth Collective. Loretta methodically enhances and expands her knowledge and expertise with scheduled, continuing education classes, workshops, and seminars. Ms. Sandridge is Pediatric First Aid and CPR trained, Bonded, and Insured. Loretta is also State of California, Trustline Registry Approved, with a clear background check and fingerprint clearance. As an adjunct to her Doula services, Loretta also invented, produced, and developed Cheekee Baby Diaper Stay-Puts, a diaper cover that prevents babies from removing their diapers. Loretta has had the privilege of working closely and traveling the world with many of her clients as their trusted Postpartum Doula. In addition to her many world destinations, Loretta has also served as a Postpartum Doula in Delaware, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, and California. Loretta grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. She moved to Vail, Colorado, where she met her husband, Rick. They spent many years dividing their time between summering in Vail and escaping the cold to winter in Scottsdale, Arizona. From there, Loretta and her husband migrated to Naples, Florida, where they spent 5 years. Loretta and Rick then moved to San Diego to open RRed Gallery and Wine Bar, an eclectic art gallery and wine bistro, before finally settling on Loretta’s “Dream-Come-True”, lovely La Jolla, California, where they now currently reside. Loretta loves the beach and the water. She loves traveling and spending time with family and friends. Loretta has a positive, professional presence. She provides her services in an assuring, non-judgmental fashion. Not only has Loretta been trained and continually updated by numerous recognized Doula organizations; she also has the hands-on, real-life experiences with Mothers and their babies. Loretta is prompt, reliable, discreet, trustworthy and an exceptional listener. Her previous clients all agree, Loretta is a true gift; extremely passionate with a gentle, caring nature and an extraordinary heart! --- "I believe in providing caring, knowledgeable support and information in a non-judgmental manner. I believe that supporting families will empower them, thereby creating stronger, healthier babies, families and communities. Most importantly, I believe that parents instinctively know what is in the best interest of their child. I will support your decision and direction on how to care for your child." ~ Loretta Sandridge, PCD

Jacquelyn Mota

Mission Viejo, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Jacquelyn Mota

8 years of experience

Hi, I’m Jacquelyn! I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, lactation support provider, placenta encapsulation specialist and mom. I’m passionate about supporting families with calm, compassionate, and unbiased care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe in informed choices, emotional support, and meeting families exactly where they are. My goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and cared for every step of the way.

Recent review

Jacquelyn made me feel so at ease and calm in such an important, special time of my life. Her knowlege,holistic view points, and experience made me feel fully confident with my decision to proceed with Jacquelyn and her services.

- Danielle L.

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.

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.

Patty Centeno

San Diego, California

Patty Centeno

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Im Patty also known as acarriedbliss I am a trained and certified trauma informed, gender inclusive full spectrum doula here to help support families of all backgrounds prepare for birth or the changes of bringing home a new baby(s) or just supporting your postpartum period; my services include seperate services like birth plans or birth/labor guidance, prenatal visits/support, birth support, postpartum support, abortion/infant loss support, chestfeeding/breastfeeding doula support. I am very passionate in helping others advocate body autonomy, advocating for their rights, not only is that my goal but also to mentally and physically prepare you for the changes or possibilities you might be looking at as a birthing person or new parent.