Find a Postpartum Doula in San Diego, CA

Vida Birth and Wellness: www.vidabirthandwellness.com The birth room is a sacred space that should be assisted on your and your baby’s terms. It's also an equally mental and emotional experience, as it is physical. VIDA on your birth team means you'll be encouraged to find your most centered self throughout pregnancy + labor with unwavering support and advocacy. I meet you where you're at on your journey, and aim to be a grounding voice/hand to keep returning to your center and help maintain a coping mindset throughout labor. I focus on guiding the individual's self mastery and combining it with my expertise in progressing labor for a physiologic birth. Balancing my intuition, with learned wisdom in modalities such as body balancing (Spinning Babies®), rebozo work, herbology, meditation + visualization amongst others to compliment your natural strength and assist any expecting partners to fulfill the primary support role.

Care philosophy

My mission is to support individual transformation through compassionate and non-judgemental care and empowerment, leading to better birth outcomes. Rooted in holistic, evidence-based wisdom and practices, VIDA aims for you to be seen, heard, and fully supported so together we can co-create the best birth experience possible.

Areas served

• San Diego County

I have worked with families for a long time but only recently did I make the shift to focusing solely on mother centered care. I have been a postpartum doula for a little over a year and I have never felt more in my element supporting mothers during this really special time. I own my own doula business and I also work alongside a birth doula, together we offer mommy meetups as well as mother blessing circles as a way to celebrate women into the next version of themselves.

Care philosophy

I want to support and empower you through the fourth trimester. I believe with support, postpartum can be a beautiful, healing experience and my goal is to help you experience just that. I take a holistic/ physiologically based approach with my clients.

Areas served

• Encinitas

• Carlsbad

• La Jolla/ Del Mar

• Oceanside

• San Marcos

• Vista/ Escondido

Reviews

• 

  Kristi

  December 13, 2023 at 12:44 am | Client review

  Welcoming Brittany into our home was one of the best decisions we made as new parents to a newborn & toddler. She was our village when we needed it most, navigating the new world as parents to 2 little ones and trying to take care of ourselves too. Brittany brought a positive energy into our house every time she came over, she could intuitively tell what support we needed most in that moment – from giving us a break to rest or shower, to helping meal prep, to entertaining either of the children. She was also a wonderful resource and provided great advice to us. I recommend Brittany to all of my pregnant friends to help ease their anxieties as they become new parents.

Birth doula services, lactation consulting, placenta encapsulation

Care philosophy

My aspirations are rooted in a genuine desire to provide women with services tailored to their unique needs and an unwavering belief of womens innate and divinely inspired ability to birth their babies. I hope that with each birth a mother has, she can experience the true feelings of bliss and connectedness that nature intended her to have.

Areas served

• San Diego County

Reviews

• 

  Phyllis

  August 30, 2023 at 1:01 am | Client review

  Jaqulynn went above and beyond as my doula. This was my first time giving birth, and without her loving and caring support I am not sure what I would have done. She is very knowledgeable about the birthing process and makes you feel so relaxed. I can’t wait for Jaqulynn to be my doula for my next pregnancy!!

I provide postpartum care, plant based meal prep, prenatal and postpartum yoga, ayurvedic nutrition insights, and answers to your questions and concerns.

Care philosophy

I believe that when mothers are well taken care of, babies are well taken care of. Postpartum is a very sacred period in a woman's like and she should be looked after, cared for, and nurtured during this time.

Areas served

• North Park, La Mesa, Clairemont, Hillcrest, etc.

Reviews

• 

  Amanda

  July 13, 2023 at 12:42 am | Client review

  Eden is bright, thoughtful, considerate, kind, and patient. She’s been a tremendous help to my family and we adore her. She is proactive in identifying areas of concern and proposing ideas to handle issues. We have come to consider her part of our family.

Since I entered the path of motherhood in the year of 2014 my passion in helping expecting parents grew. I have always sincerely helped and guided individuals at their most vulnerable times specifically speaking when I served others as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room for 10 years. However, my path changed after hearing so many stories from different parents as they were entering the path of parenthood. I decided in becoming a Doula and trained through Dona International. Being a momma of two with two different birth experiences I did not want share my experience but share my knowledge, educate and empower expecting parents. I have realized that every parent deserves support, love, compassion, empowerment and education. Every individual is different with different needs and want. In which it turns out that every pregnancy, birth and postpartum is different. I will honor your path and guide you as you are going through pregnancy and birth. I promise I will gather all the information you need and present it to you and encourage you to make your own choice. Follow your own instincts. I promise to support you and listen to you at your most Vulnerable time during pregnancy and birth. I Promise to encourage you and empower through your journey. I come with open mind, heart and soul to serve you and your partner.

Care philosophy

My philosophy it is simple; it is to provide you, and your family with the love and support you need to ensure that you have the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care that you want. I know there's a lot of noise out there- from books to blogs to experts itching to advice you, but I am here to tell you to listen to your instincts and follow your heart.

Areas served

• Mira Mesa

• North County

Reviews

• 

  Meredith

  July 26, 2023 at 12:40 am | Client review

  We loved Isabel as part of our birth team—including the pre birth prep and postpartum doula work.
  Nothing in my birth went to plan but isabel was a great support and I would wholeheartedly recommend her as a consummate professional experienced and knowledgeable in a wide variety of birth scenarios and kind and compassionate and supportive no matter your circumstance.

First time parents may need the help and advice that a professional can offer. Steffany is a experienced newborns care specialists are up to date on the latest techniques for swaddling, colic, breastfeeding, sleep and more. She help’s nurture and care for precious newborns and build confidence in new parents caring for their little ones. She also provide helpful tools and support to families with more than one child. Not all children respond to the same parenting techniques, so a newborn care specialist can be like a breath of fresh air! Steffany is trained to take care of babies from 0 weeks to toddlers, designing feeding and sleep schedule for them and tend to take care of them with love. (Steffany also coach parents!) She is all about the universe of babies and the best techniques to make them grow physically, mentally, and emotionally strong.

Care philosophy

Having a baby is the greatest joy in the world but comes with challenges. I am very empathetic to babies needs and communicate well with parents to make this journey as smooth as possible. Hiring me will allow you to enjoy the best experience of parenthood. You will be able to sleep all night peacefully knowing that there is someone you can trust to take care of your baby

Areas served

• San diego Count - Open to travel

Reviews

• 

  Kalea

  February 3, 2023 at 11:19 am | Client review

  Steffany was our NCS for several months providing night and sometimes 24 hour care. She is extremely reliable, positive, warm, caring and a very gentle caretaker for both newborn and mother. She proactively problem solves all the challenges that come along and easily adjusts to your needs. We loved having Steffany and highly recommend her.

I am a certified doula through the International Doula Institute. I am passionate about community, inherent maternal wisdom, and nourished womanhood. In my practice I provide two prenatal appointments, and am happy to discuss nutrition, provide childbirth education, and address your hopes, fears and excitements with regard to your birth, so that we may both plan for the most wonderful outcome, and enjoy the unfolding of the journey with joy, trust, and strength. I also provide postpartum care, with meal prep, shopping, light housework and baby care. I wholeheartedly believe in your innate strength and wisdom to birth your baby. I would be honored to support you and bear witness to the incredible transition your family is embarking upon. I strive to support your birth in a holistic and ancestral capacity. You are in charge, I will affirm your power and mirror your strength back to you. Check out my website to learn more, www.tennesseethedoula.com Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation!

Care philosophy

I am passionate about community, inherent maternal wisdom, and nourished womanhood.

Areas served

• Greater San Diego, CA Area (50 miles)

Reviews

• 

  Arianna

  December 30, 2022 at 12:32 pm | Peer review

  I can not say enough good things about Tennessee. She has served as my back up doula. She is punctual and flexible. She has an incredible way of connecting with anyone she meets. She is so intuitive with how to serve every person according to their needs. Birth work is her natural gift and I know she will continue to bless every person she serves.

Since I entered the path of motherhood in the year of 2014 my passion in helping expecting parents grew. I have always sincerely helped and guided individuals at their most vulnerable times specifically speaking when I served others as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room for 10 years. However, my path changed after hearing so many stories from different parents as they were entering the path of parenthood. I decided in becoming a Doula and trained through Dona International. Being a momma of two with two different birth experiences I did not want share my experience but share my knowledge, educate and empower expecting parents. I have realized that every parent deserves support, love, compassion, empowerment and education. Every individual is different with different needs and want. In which it turns out that every pregnancy, birth and postpartum is different. I will honor your path and guide you as you are going through pregnancy and birth. I promise I will gather all the information you need and present it to you and encourage you to make your own choice. Follow your own instincts. I promise to support you and listen to you at your most Vulnerable time during pregnancy and birth. I Promise to encourage you and empower through your journey. I come with open mind, heart and soul to serve you and your partner.

Care philosophy

My philosophy it is simple; it is to provide you, and your family with the love and support you need to ensure that you have the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care that you want. I know there's a lot of noise out there- from books to blogs to experts itching to advice you, but I am here to tell you to listen to your instincts and follow your heart.

Areas served

• Inland Empire

• San Diego County

• Orange County

Reviews

• 

  Lynette

  March 6, 2023 at 5:35 am | Client review

  I always knew I wanted to deliver naturally but I never knew the preparation it would take. When I was in labor with my second son I made it to 9cm and could no longer tolerate the pain. When I got pregnant with my 3rd I decided to hire a doula. Fully aware of what isabel has been through, I hired her. Everyone deserves a fresh start and her background had nothing to do with her expertise as a doula. Isabel did a phenomenal job preparing me for labor. I was her first client and you wouldn’t have ever known. Isabel was very attentive,caring and made her self available
  She frequently checked on me,.helped me practice exercises to prepare my body and went with me to appointments. When time came she joined me in my home to labor in the tub. She did a great job giving me the exact environment we discussed, a sound machine, essential oils and back rubs.when it was time to go to the hospital she advocated for me to the medical staff when I couldn’t. She gave me the birth I wanted! I would hire her again and again!

The birth of my daughter Ramona has emphasized the importance of a respectful labor team. My support partners created a loving and safe space for me to allow my birth to go wherever it needed. I felt empowered with a sense of total freedom. There was no judgement. There was no direction, yet I felt safe with total trust in my midwife. That day I was born as Mother, with the birth of my Ramona. I offer: individualized education, emotional support, and hands-on care through pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. To help create the personal experience you desire, I offer sensitive care for all with consideration of specific cultural beliefs and practices, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, single pregnant people, lower income.

Care philosophy

Childbirth is an intimate spiritual and physiological experience that requires respect. This beautiful process should always be delicately nurtured by compassionate caregivers. Pregnant people have the right to take control of their births, which can be a personally empowering experience. When people have these strengthening events throughout their lives, it builds confidence and resilience.

Areas served

• Temecula, Murrieta, Fallbrook, San Diego

Reviews

• 

  Klarissa

  September 29, 2022 at 11:38 am | Client review

  Liz was amazing to work with. She is super knowledgeable about the placenta and placenta encapsulation. She was communicative and was diligent about all my medical needs to produce her product. I would highly recommend her!

The journey into motherhood is nothing short of transformative. Yet, our modern lives lead us to believe that pregnancy and birth are something you push through and quickly bounce back from. La Madre Holistic Practice is the antithesis of modern day practices . I want to encourage you to take it slow, to really savor your pregnancy and love your expanding womb. To nourish your body and your baby with the optimal foods during pregnancy and postpartum. To move and balance your body so it may work in symphony with the mechanics of gestation and labor. To connect with your baby through breathwork and journaling while pregnant, and through loving touch and bonding once they've arrived. I believe every woman deserves a loving, knowledgeable, grounded companion by her side during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. My ultimate goal is to Mother you in whatever sense of the word that means to you, so that you may best Mother your baby. To mother you during your pregnancy with reassurance and guidance in making the decisions to best support your desired birth. To mother you during your labor with strong yet gentle, knowing hands and a soft voice. To mother you during your postpartum with warm, nourishing foods, healing touch and body work, and a non judgemental, open heart that is here to hold you during this most vulnerable and beautiful time. ~Mother The Mother~

Care philosophy

Hello and welcome! My name is Jacqueline Garcia, you can call me Jackie :) I have a passion for birth and postpartum and I have been called to support women in this metamorphic transition. After the birth of my first child, I found myself immersed in this world and want nothing more than to be that loving energy beside you during your birth and that sacred time postpartum.

Areas served

• I serve all of San Diego County

Reviews

• 

  Emily

  June 8, 2022 at 4:30 am | Client review

  My pregnancy was complicated, scary, and emotional- as many were in 2020. But it was also one of the most magical, calm, tender and balanced times I’ve ever experienced in my LIFE. Jackie was a KEY component in this balance and strength. What she provided me was more than just a service- she was a GIFT to myself and my family with the support, knowledge, compassion and always provided a SAFE space for me to lean into the woman and mother that I am and want to become.

  Also- the support she gave my spouse was so helpful especially while I was on bedrest… she gave him help with nutritional meals up until my son was born 2 months early.

  She is just a well rounded and loving human being!

Anissa Cornelius is a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and DONA-trained birth doula who loves supporting families. She has been serving families as a doula since 2016 and teaching comprehensive childbirth classes since 2017, after training with CAPPA, obtaining her certification in November 2018. She is also a trained midwife assistant and certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Her interest in birth work started with her first pregnancy and quickly grew into a full blown passion for supporting birthing people, their birthing needs and their families.

Care philosophy

Families deserve options, support and respect on their birth journey.

Areas served

• San Diego county

• North County

• La Mesa

• Chula Vista

Reviews

• 

  Heidi

  April 14, 2022 at 7:57 am | Client review

  Anissa was incredible. She supported me through having my first child which of course is a difficult experience since you really can only learn as you go. Firstly, Anissa empowered me to have the labor and delivery I wanted; I was able to have my child in a cozy birth center with no medical interventions. She helped me maintain composure throughout labor and to feel confident, safe, and strong. She was honest and straightforward yet empathetic. I really can’t believe emphasize enough how skilled she is with her “bedside manner” with an experience like labor that can be so grueling. Most of all, she was there in the very challenging early weeks (and beyond) providing excellent advice, support, and encouragement. She always encouraged me to reach out for resources and kindly, promptly, professionally provided quality ones every time I did — which was often! I can’t thank her enough. I hope that she will have availability for my next pregnancy because she was simply incredible, I will be so disappointed to work with anyone else!

In My heart I know that the most important thing to a new mother is the ability to relax without anxiety, in the first month of giving birth, not only are you feeling so many things physically with your body, but mentally, and hormonally as well. In cases like this it so helpful to have someone who will do all the household duties and make a hot meal while caring for the family so mommy can get all the rest she needs to recover.

Care philosophy

A mother who is cared for 100% and well rested during her first month after birth, is a mother who will not only be more equipped for hormone changes that occur naturally, but much like childhood trauma that my stick, a birthing trauma can do the same, a well cared for mother with all of Her and new Babies need are met, a new mother will have all the tools to overcome and prosper in motherhood.

Areas served

• Coronado, Dowtown San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar

I got started in the birth world by experiencing childbirth trauma with my first daughter, Arya, in 2020. I was kept out of the loop and doctors took advantage of my situation, which led me to think, “how can i make this better for other people?” Then, i began this beautiful journey with birth and postpartum!

Care philosophy

Hey there! My name is Brianna, and i am a certified postpartum doula, birth doula, childbirth educator and newborn care specialist. I am so excited to get to know new families and serve this community!

Areas served

• Norfolk, Virginia

• Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

**Postpartum care** I believe that the postpartum period is a sacred and transformative time. I'm here to provide the emotional, physical, and informational support you need during this crucial phase of your journey into motherhood. **Nutrition** As a firm believer in the power of nourishment, I offer personalized guidance to help you make healthy food choices that will aid in your postpartum recovery and energy levels. **Lactation support** Breastfeeding can be a beautiful but challenging experience. I'm here to lend a helping hand, offering expert advice and techniques to make breastfeeding a joyful and successful part of your motherhood journey.

Care philosophy

Personalized Postpartum Support with warmth, empathy, and experience. I'm committed to helping you navigate the joys and challenges of new motherhood. With a passion for nurturing mothers and newborns, I specialize in postpartum care, baby care, nutrition, aromatherapy and lactation support.

Areas served

• Carlsbad

• Clairemont

• All San Diego Area

• La Jolla

• Scripps Ranch

• Coronado Island

• Del Mar

• Cardiff

• Carmel Valley

I've had the privilege to educate and support families in San Diego for almost a decade. In 2013, I became a CAPPA Certified Childbirth Educator and continued my education with UCSD (Extension) obtaining my Lactation Educator-Counselor certificate that same year. I've taught over 30,000 families in Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Baby Care classes and support groups while working for a busy women's & infant hospital.

Care philosophy

My goal is to empower, educate, and encourage you as you get to know your baby. Your family deserves rest while recovering and learning what's normal for your baby. Support should not end upon with the birth of your baby, but extend into your new parent journey.

Areas served

• Areas within 20 minutes of downtown San Diego

Hi I’m Summer! I’m a Birth Doula passionate about giving parents the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their birthing choices! I first decided to become a Doula after hearing countless stories of doctors pressuring unnecessary interventions, making what should be the most special day of your life, into a traumatic experience. I was struck by how susceptible new parents can be to misinformation, and my goal as a doula is to eliminate that uncertainty and foster a loving and safe birthing environment for parent and child. Of course the most important thing is that parent and baby are healthy, but that’s not the only important thing. I believe that as a parent your instinct is just as strong as that fetal ejection reflex and my job is to help you listen to it. I absolutely love being a doula and am so excited to support more families through this amazing journey. I would love to connect so please feel free to reach out anytime!

Care philosophy

I like to let the parents take the lead and tell me what type of support they are looking for, I’m very adaptable to any type of support! I like to be super hands on through contractions with comfort measures and massage. I’m also a huge believer in the Bradley method, which is partner based support. So your partner and I would work as a team to support you!

Areas served

• San Diego county

• Irvine and south

• Encinitas, Carlsbad

I began my doula practice when I realized birthing mothers were being failed by the healthcare industry and missing a huge component in childbirth--humanity. Unfortunately, many hospitals are run like big business and the hospitals are rampant with unperpaid and overworked staff. Becoming a birth worker has allowed me to put the human touch of empathy and care back into the blessed experience of childbirth and the postpartum journey.

Care philosophy

All are welcomed. All are treasured.

Areas served

• La Mesa

• Santee

• El Cajon

In 1994 I acted as a gestational surrogate for a family in Israel, giving birth to their twins. Shortly after, I started a surrogacy agency to help families and their surrogates as they navigated the surrogacy world. It wasn't long until I found myself acting as a doula, although I'd never heard the term "doula" before! When I learned about doulas, I knew it was something I wanted to do! By 2001, I shifted my focus from surrogacy to doula work.

Care philosophy

As a Birth Doula, I feel my role is as an educator. I want the support person as involved as possible. I have given birth to 10 children, and have been a doula for many years, so I have a lot of experience to draw from. As a Postpartum Doula, I assist new families in adjusting to their new roles, provide resources, reassure parents, and even walk the dog!

Areas served

• San Diego County

Reviews

• 

  Iana Gabrielle

  June 2, 2021 at 5:19 pm | Peer review

  Tabby the doula is the truth when it comes to birth work. She is compassionate, thorough, and truly sincere. I have worked alongside her these past 4 years. Tabitha is an amazing community educator, birth work specialist and PAIL advocate. I couldn’t be happier serving expecting parents alongside anyone else. She is forever learning, continuing her education and levels of certification in this field. Tabby shares her knowledge to equip parents and peer educators alike. The birth industry thrives with caretakers like Tabitha in it! I can’t wait to see where her goals take her and hope I am right beside her along the way! Come on Midwife To Be!

The services I provide include birth planning support, birth partner training, prenatal yoga skills training, newborn nanny services, and postpartum doula support. I have always had a desire to care for families and started my journey as a mommy’s helper at 10 years old. From there I have continued to work with all ages. In the past year I have focused on gaining education and experience in the field of newborns and birth support. The past year I have worked with a family nannying their first child and adjusting back to working life with a child. We worked together to meet mother and baby’s breastfeeding needs as well as tools to promote sleep patterns. As I have worked with them I have focused on training myself in new skills that I wish to use expand my practice. In addition to my current experience and certifications, I am currently completing a Lactation Education Counselor Certification. I hope that I can assist you in any of these services and I am happy to discuss any needs and adjust my services to what you are hoping to get out of my services.

Care philosophy

In my practice, I strive to set clients up to feel empowered in their birth plan and identify the support team that meets their needs. Between my training as a birth doula, my prenatal yoga teacher training, and 15 years experience of supporting families with children of all ages, including infants, I would love to assist you in this exciting time of transition

Areas served

• North Park

• La Jolla

• City Heights

• Hillcrest

• South Park

• Golden Hill

• Point Loma

• Ocean Beach

• Mission Beach

• Pacific Beach

• University Heights

• Del Cerro

• San Carlos

• Mission Valley

• Clairemont

• Bay Park

Sacred Mother and Baby was established to give marginalized populations who are at risk for maternal death in San Diego increased accessibility to an affordable doula in an effort to reduce the climbing maternal mortality rate in United States. All mothers should be able to have a doula at their birth no matter their race or socioeconomic status. Link to website: https://haitiangoddessmidw.wixsite.com/sacredmotherbabydoul

Care philosophy

All mothers deserve to have a passionate doula empowering them during their pregnancy, throughout labor and delivery, and during postpartum recovery. Mothers should ALWAYS have control of their choices and be aware of their rights as birthing people. My role is to advocate for you when you are unable to upon your request and ensure you have a positive birth experience that you can cherish.

Areas served

• Spring Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, San Diego