marla f. | Doula in Los Angeles, CA

Tender Loving Nurturing Doula

Practice overview

My loving, caring and calm personality quickly puts parents at ease and the babies of course. I help with all aspects of newborn care, breast-feeding and milk storage, baby and mother’s diet, implementing suitable sleeping and feeding schedules and discussing other issues that are unique to each family. I quickly help overwhelmed parents to confident, calm and comfortable. I will help parents develop a routine that works for their baby and their life style.

Years experience

Families supported

Care philosophy

It is my goal to support women and families during the unique and special time that is postpartum. Helping you have a smooth transition into life with your newborn, giving you the knowledge you need to be confident parents, and easing your recovery from birth are all part of what I can offer you.

Services

Doula support
Adoption doula support
Fertility doula support
Postpartum doula support
Virtual doula support
Health and Fitness
Nutrition
Lactation support
In-home lactation visits
Virtual lactation visits
Newborn care
Babywearing
Belly binding

Specialties and Experience

Cesarean birth
Clients on bed rest
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
High-risk pregnancy
LGBTQ
Multiples
Over 40
Postpartum mood disorders
Prematurity
Single parents
Surrogacy
Teen parents

Care settings

Home

Languages

English

Credentials

DONA postpartum doula
CAPPA - New Parent Educator
Lactation Educator - UCSD
BelliBinding Specialist
Ayurveda Postpartum Doula

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Pricing packages

Newborn Nursery Set up

$ 250

I will help set up the nursery and make suggestions on what you need to have when the baby comes home

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Location

Areas served

San Fernando Valley
Malibu
West Hollywood
Calabasas
West LA
Santa Monica
Hollywood

Collections

Lisa
June 6, 2023 at 3:41 am | Client review
5 /5

Marla is exceptionally attentive to both the mother’s and baby’s needs. She is knowledgeable about post partum needs and desires. She goes the extra mile from baking lactation bars, helping with breast feeding or bottle feeding (she respects the mom’s decision and comfort level), and even providing support when you are no longer a formal client.
Kim
June 7, 2023 at 1:55 pm | Client review
5 /5

Marla is truly wonderful. I was a first time mom and had no clue what to do. I also had a medical emergency 8 days postpartum and had to be hospitalized. Marla stayed with our newborn, took care of her and took care of me. She cooked for me, helped me with breastfeeding, showed us how to take care of our newborn and felt like she was family. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.