Clarissa Michael

Pasadena, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Clarissa Michael

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), CLC, and Certified Postpartum Doula, my passion lies in educating, supporting, and holding space for all parents of newborn(s), especially around feeding. My trainings and experience provide me the opportunity to teach prenatal classes for expecting parents, of which I usually do privately in-home, and counsel families 1:1 with lactation support. Some of my specialities and services revolve around my knowledge of how to build a lactation foundation in the early weeks, care for a newborn, support the parent(s) based on their individual needs, and create infant routines. I currently work as an educator teaching lactation foundation and newborn care prenatal classes, as a lactation consultant, and as a nighttime postpartum doula, and I love every second of it!

Recent review

I can’t recommend Clarissa enough! I really struggled with breastfeeding after my first pregnancy as well as supply issues. I worked with 3 other experienced lactation consultants and Clarissa was by far the best! She’s kind, understanding, validated my experiences, really listened, and was supportive even after it sessions.

- Bree B.

Amanda Kristina

Los Angeles, California

Amanda Kristina

10 years of experience

Hi expecting parents! My name is Amanda and I'm a CPR certified Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator Counselor and New Parent Educator experienced with preemies, twins and triplets. I started providing postpartum support in Feb 2017 but have been an infant nanny since 2005 and a mom of 2 since 2008 :) I provide non judgmental support, evidence based education, and guidance through the 4th trimester all while helping parents get some much needed rest ✨️ My goal is to help parents feel comfortable and confident in their parenting abilities! I'm happy to email you my resume and letters of recommendation by request. I look forward to hearing from you!!

Nicole Moore

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Nicole Moore

5 years of experience

My name is Nicole and I am a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator. I provide a none judgmental space to support new parents and their families with evidence based information, emotional and physical support.I serve the Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Nicole enough if you are looking for postpartum doula support! Nicole started with us the second night we got home from the hospital with our first baby and worked with us for months after as we adjusted to our new normal. In addition to caring for our daughter overnight so we could get some much needed rest, she helped me with establishing a strong breastfeeding relationship, setting a pumping schedule, establishing a nighttime and morning routine for our daughter and provided hands-on instruction in how to generally care for a newborn. Nicole is such a wonderful, caring person. Our daughter loved her and she’s truly became part of our family. She strikes the perfect balance between sharing her expertise and following our lead as parents. She has a wealth of knowledge about breastfeeding and I credit her for how smooth my breastfeeding journey gone. In addition to quickly building a strong relationship with our daughter, she also cares for my husband and I and talks to us regularly about setting up systems so that we can make sure we are still taking care of ourselves and connecting as a couple. She really does support the entire family. I truly don't know how we would have survived those first months home without Nicole. If you work with her to help care for your family, you'll have a much richer parenting experience.

- Diamond R.

Candice Echeverria, IBCLC

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (5 reviews)

Candice Echeverria, IBCLC

11 years of experience

Hey! My name is Candice Echeverria, and I have been a lactation consultant for over ten years. I received my International Board Certification in 2023 and have helped hundreds of families overcome basic to more severe breastfeeding and infant feeding challenges. My goal is to make you feel safe and comfortable expressing whatever your concerns might be, so we can process the emotions and feelings that are tied to what you are experiencing. We will go over all of your questions, find solutions for whatever might be bringing you discomfort, and move forward with plans of action that make you feel as calm and confident in caring for your baby as possible. I hope to help you understand the basic functions of breastfeeding, relax in positions that are stress- and pain-free, and help you design a feeding plan that works best for you and your family. Hopefully, we'll get some laughs in there, too! I look forward to meeting you and working with your family. With Love & Liquid Gold, Candice N. Echeverria, IBCLC, Prenatal Educator, and Single Mama

Recent review

I was really struggling before Candice came, and after her visit I felt calmer, more confident, and truly supported. She cares deeply for both mama and baby, follows up afterwards, and brings warmth, expertise, and encouragement every step.

- Audrey D.

Francesca Saputo

Fullerton, California

Francesca Saputo

10 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello, I'm Francesca! I am a Certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor in Orange County, Lactation Counselor, Newborn Care Specialist, Childbirth Educator, and Birth and Postpartum Doula. Maternal Root has been my baby ever since I started in 2014. Since then I have been supporting families during this transformation and magical journey. I believe every pregnant person has a right to choose how they want to birth their baby. I want every person to step into their birth feeling confident, excited and trusting their body, baby and the process.

Betzy Mayorga

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Betzy Mayorga

8 years of experience

As a Newborn Care Specialist and PostPartum Doula , I provide invaluable support to new parents in the comfort of their own homes. My role is to educate and empower them to understand the unique needs of their precious baby. Whether it's scheduling, feeding, sleep, or addressing common newborn challenges like reflux or colic, I am there to guide them every step of the way. With my expertise, I ensure that parents are equipped to meet all their baby's needs. Day or night, around the clock, I am dedicated to making the transition into parenthood as smooth and joyful as possible.

Recent review

We had such a wonderful experience working with Betzy as our newborn care specialist! She helped us transition our 3-month-old reflux baby into her own room, sleeping safely on her back in her mini crib with just one to two wake-ups a night—something we weren’t sure was even possible! Betzy was incredibly reliable and brought such a calm, reassuring presence into our home. She was so sweet and gentle with our daughter, and her tips for bath time and tummy time made those routines smoother and more enjoyable for all of us. We’re so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to any new parents looking for expert, compassionate care.

- Shara K.

Maria Castillo

La Crescenta Montrose, California

Maria Castillo

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

NEW BORN CARE SPECIALIST & ELITE INFANT NANNY HELLO FAMILIES. I'm a highly experienced Newborn Care Specialist and Infant Nanny with over 30 years of supporting families across Southern California. I specialize in: • Elite infant care: sleep conditioning, feeding support, developmental milestones, and gentle routines • Family support: guiding parents with education, resources and strategies tailored to their lifestyle and preferences • Discreet, luxury-level service: trusted experience with high-profile and HNW clients Based in Montrose, CA Now accepting new families in Southern California — message me today to schedule your consultation. BIO I am a happy, enthusiastic and passionate role model originally from El Salvador. I believe in open communication, hands-on learning and being a part of the family. I am a highly proficient and trained caregiver bringing years of knowledge and expertise, caring for newborns and toddlers. While in college, I took over 30 units of child development classes. I specialize in care and support for infants ages 0-16 weeks including preemies, multiples, special needs and toddlers. I work consistently and confidently, assisting parents and helping to navigate their new life with a baby on board, while educating and empowering them.

Cathie Li

Arcadia, California

Cathie Li

10 years of experience

Cathie Li Newborn Care Specialist | Night Nanny / Postpartum Support | Confinement Cooking Loving newborns with my whole heart—I aim to be their very first and best friend in life. With over 10 years of experience caring for 50+ babies, I specialize in 24-hour live-in newborn care during the first 30–90 days. I help establish gentle, healthy routines for feeding, sleeping, and soothing, while also supporting the birthing parent through emotional and physical recovery. I offer: • Newborn care and routine support • Gentle guidance with breastfeeding and sleep • Baby laundry, bottle sanitizing, nursery organization • Non-judgmental support and encouragement • Referrals to trusted professionals if needed I’m also a passionate cook, trained in traditional Chinese postpartum (confinement) meals—especially Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Japanese styles—that promote healing and healthy milk supply. I care deeply, listen with empathy, and support every family with warmth, patience, and love.

Judith Palacios

Los Angeles, California

5.0 (1 review)

Judith Palacios

27 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’m a experienced newborncare specialist/ certified postpartum doula / lactation educator/ parent educator/ sleep specialist I have over 25 years of experience caring for newborns , twins and babies with special needs I’m cpr certified and trustline verified and vaccinated with excellent reference and reviews. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality care to mothers and their infants. I understand that every postpartum experience is unique and work closely to develop a personalized care plan that meets you and your baby's individual needs. My premier service includes overnight care for baby, positive attachment care, depending on the age and family need - sleep conditioning , feeding scheduling also lactation support for mom.

Recent review

Judith was the night nurse for our twins from 0-3 months, and from the day we came home from the hospital she taught us not only how to get the twins to sleep at night (and not wake up), but also how to care for them during the day. She set us up with eating and sleeping schedules that would best benefit their nighttime sleep patterns, and advised us on which swaddles, white noise machines, formulas, and bottles to buy. Her expertise helped us in so many ways. She was quick to notice a couple of dietary issues the twins had, which saved us days if not weeks of nonstop crying babies. She was calm and confident and professional, and by the end of her 12-week period with us the twins were regularly sleeping through the night. Judith made the first weeks of our twins’ lives exponentially more manageable and we highly recommend her.

- Lucy M.

Megan Wilkinson

Huntington Beach, California

Megan Wilkinson

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, name is Megan! I am a caring and compassionate postpartum doula and newborn care specialist dedicated to supporting families during the transformative early days of parenthood. With a deep understanding of both physical and emotional needs, I provide personalized care, offering guidance, reassurance, and practical help to new parents. I am committed to creating a nurturing environment where families feel empowered, confident, and supported as they adjust to life with a newborn.

Jana Mohammed

Los Angeles, California

Jana Mohammed

31 years of experience

Hello! My name is Jana Mohammed. I am a full-time middle school principal and part time nanny and postpartum doula. At the moment, I am looking for part time work for the evenings and weekends. I have been in the education field for almost 30 years and I have been a nanny since I was in high school. I am a mom of a 22 year old son who is currently enrolled at a university on the east coast. I am excited to learn more about you and your family.

CAMILLE TAMAYO

Los Angeles, California

CAMILLE TAMAYO

3 years of experience

Helping family during postpartum is my second calling in life; massage therapy was first. I am naturally drawn to bring holistic care to family in this new journey, or a continuation of life and transitions.

Joseline Menjivar

San Fernando, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Joseline Menjivar

10 years of experience

I am a Newborn Care Specialist, with hands-on experience supporting families during the critical newborn stage. My role focuses on comprehensive newborn care, overnight support, feeding support, soothing, safe sleep practices, and helping parents feel confident and well-rested during the first months. I practice sleep conditioning rather than formal sleep training, as newborns feed on demand at this stage. I focus on gentle routines, recognizing sleep cues, age-appropriate soothing techniques, and laying healthy sleep foundations that support longer stretches of sleep as babies mature.

Recent review

Our experience with Joseline as our night newborn care specialist was exceptional. She helped us a little over 2 months, we had booked her for only 2 weeks but she was so amazing we extended our time with her and it was the best investment we have ever made. I can’t recommend her enough.

- Abigail S.

Lannette Dexter-Davido

Sierra Madre, California

Lannette Dexter-Davido

17 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. As a Birth and Postpartum Doula with over 20 years of experience, I offer an unbiased evidence based approach to my practice. As your Doula I will lend you my support and advocacy along with education when and where it is needed, with understanding and compassion. I will partner with you through your pregnancy, birth , and fourth trimester. I look forward to chatting with you soon Lannette ( Lanny )

Alexandria Campbell

Los Angeles, California

Alexandria Campbell

16 years of experience

Dear Prospective Parents, I would like to first offer my congratulations to you on the birth of your new child. As a mother of 4 myself I know first hand all of the emotions that you are feeling right now. I vividly remember the sweet baby breath and the soft sounds they make as they fall asleep. I remember the pride you are feeling as you are looking down at something that was created out of the love you and your partner share. I also remember how daunting a newborn can be. I remember that all of the books, classes and advice in the world can’t accurately prepare you for the real life thing. I remember the good emotions, the bad ones, the sad ones. I remember the sleepless nights and the confusion over deciphering whether or not that is a cry for hunger or gas. My job as a night nanny practically speaking is to offer you a peaceful night's rest. But I am also here to be your advocate, support person, cheerleader, coach and anything else that will make your experience as new parents a great one. Having the support of a newborn care specialist and postpartum support care means having someone there for you that will believe in you, even when you are not sure if you believe in yourself. My goal is to empower you as the new parents.

Anat Phil-Golan

Agoura Hills, California

5.0 (1 review)

Anat Phil-Golan

32 years of experience

Ani-La Anat Phil-Golan is a certified Doula CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) , pre-natal yoga and baby yoga instructor in Southern California. Ani-La Anat graduated from Dona International / Bini Birth where she received her doula certification. She studied at the prestigious Adler Institute in Israel where she was a facilitator for new parents and she took Psychotherapy courses in Har Hatzofim University in Jerusalem. At the Wingate Institute, Israel's National Centre for Physical Education and Sport, Ani-La Anat studied Baby development, Hydrotherapy and gymnastics. She also specialized to work with kids with special needs. Ani-La Anat is the mother of three beautiful adult children. Ani-La Anat has a multi-layered life: she was born and raised in Jerusalem Israel and then met her husband while serving her country. She raised her children in Kibbutz Ein-Gedi in Israel, which is known for being the lowest place in the world. She moved to the city (Kohav Yair) for 9 years and then relocated with her family to the Los Angeles area in 2007 to expand her life and her practice of Doula, Reiki and Yoga. In this strong pursuit, Anat Ani-La has traveled to India to study, work with masters and to develop her own unique style, blending Yoga and nutrition, sensitivity and physiology and the teachings of the ages across many cultures to support women who bring life into this magical world. Her clients lovingly call her Ani-la, which means “I am here for her”/ "I am answering you” in Hebrew And in Hindu it means “Buddhist monk\nun.” Both of these definitions describe truly what Ani-La Anat does for women and their children. Anat Ani-La has additionally studied Pre-Natal Yoga, Baby Yoga and Indian Massage through studies in Nepal in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains. Anat Ani-La has brought into her spiritual journey the teachings of Yoga to provide a sensitive and beautiful experience for expecting mothers and their babies. She has also studied and practiced the many facets of Western, Eastern, and Far-Eastern culture throughout her life. Anat Ani-La is a 4th Degree Reiki Master and a Yogi, avidly embracing the “Heart Tibetan Yoga” method. Anat Ani-La works out of her own Agoura Hills, CA studio/Clinic where she offers Reiki treatments, tuning chakras, Sound Bowl healing and life coaching. She is integrating other techniques Additionally, and she leads Retreats and workshops with large groups of people for Yoga, guiding meditation, Reiki teaching Classes for Master, life skills and breathing. Anat Ani-La’s wisdom has been enhanced through her study of Jewish Kabbalah and Buddhism with many masters during the years. Giving of oneself with love and support has always been at the center of Anat Ani-La’s ethos. This involvement has given back to Anat Ani-La in the form of active training as a paramedic aide and ambulance driver with the renowned Magen David Adom emergency medical support in Israel and in many hospitals in India training in the labor room, the Surgery room for C-Section, and throughout the maternity department. Anat Ani-la is also an artist, a Blacksmith and brings her expertise in Feng-Shui into the birthing room to ensure that all aspects of physical, spiritual, and emotional elements are in harmony.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Anat enough! She deserves 10 stars. I truly believe this is the best money I have ever spent . As a first time mom I knew I wanted a doula to help me with my delivery experience. I interviewed 8 doulas and Anat stood out from the crowd. She is so warm and knowledgeable. She has so much experience. I felt safe with her and I also felt immediately drawn to her warmth. Hiring her to be our doula was the best decision we ever made . She was there for me for every step of my pregnancy. When I went into labor she came to my house and made me a bath. She helped me labor in the bath and af home for 4 hours while easing my pain through physical and mental touch. At the hospital she literally turned the room into a spa . She had (fake) candles , calming music and massage tools . She help me manage through the pain by touching and massaging me . She also helped my husband by being more hands on during labor so he could rest and have energy when the baby arrived . I had an amazing experience birthing my daughter - and I owe that all to Anat. I recommend her to all my friends .

- Melissa G.

Cris Levin

Agoura Hills, California

Cris Levin

10 years of experience

I'm a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula specializing in sleep training and parent support

Barbara Maxey

Newport Beach, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Barbara Maxey

4 years of experience

Hi 👋🏼 I am a postpartum doula, meeting families where they are at. I assist with preparing meals, light housework, baby care, lactation support, bottle feeding support, and providing resources. I am a mother of two myself and love empowering parents in such a special time. I work day shifts, late nights and overnights.

Recent review

Barbara was an amazing support for my family in the first weeks of our daughters arrival. She came over the evening we got home from the hospital and because of her I was not anxious to bring my baby home and not know what to do. I had her to ask questions, give support and be an extra set of hands. In the few weeks Barbara was in our home, she made sure my main focus was being with my baby and healing my body. She aided in nourishing my body with healthy snacks, drinks and meals as well as taught me the reasons behind the healing properties certain ingredients had. There were countless times I didn’t need to ask for help on things around the house, Barbara would be one step ahead of me already doing it. This created a great flow between the two of us. The advice and knowledge that Barbara gave my family eased our mind many times. My husband was able to return to work knowing that baby and I were well taken care of and supported. Her support exceeded my expectations of what a postpartum doula brings to your family. Thank you Barbara for the wonderful experience. You helped our family in the best way possible.

- Rebecca V.

Zala Ann K.

Newport Beach, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Zala Ann K.

17 years of experience

Hello. My name is Zala Ann and I am a dedicated and certified newborn care specialist, I am passionate about providing exceptional care and support to newborns and their families during this precious and delicate phase of life. With a strong background in early childhood development and a genuine love for infants, I am confident in my ability to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your little one. I have worked with families from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized care plans tailored to each family's unique needs and preferences. I am committed to building strong relationships with families and maintaining open communication to ensure that all your concerns and expectations are met. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you and your family to discuss how I can contribute to the well-being and happiness of your newborn. Please feel free to reach out to me or to schedule a convenient time for us to connect. I look forward to the possibility of working together and supporting you during this special time in your lives.

Recent review

We cannot say enough good things about Zala! She is absolutely amazing and hiring her was the best decision we've made for our little girl. Zala is a wealth of knowledge and incredibly professional. She put our minds at ease from night one, and helped create a schedule for our daughter and got her sleep trained within just a few short months. This is our first child, so naturally we weren't sure what to expect, but having Zala was like having a personal, dedicated, expert caregiver that truly cared about her wellbeing and was open to discussing and working with us as we navigated the first few months of her life. We would give her 10 stars, if we could. She is worth every penny and is an amazing person and will undoubtedly make a lasting impression on anyone she works with.

- Kaitlyn and Aaron S.

Payton Curley

Brea, California

Payton Curley

6 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello my name is Payton I’ve been a nanny to infants for the last 5 years and would love to help at night for you and your families