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Patricia Custer CD(Dona)
My personal belief is that my Job is to assist the laboring mom and partner to have the best possible birth experience. I have been trained to effectively provide emotional and physical comfort measures (breathing techniques and positions to ease pain), and informational support. I completely support the mother's choice whether she decides to have medication or not. I will communicate with hospital staff in a professional and friendly manor to help to facilitate your birthing goals and be your advocate.  As your Doula, I am committed to providing non-medical support and advocacy before, during and after your childs birth. My role is to enhance your birth experience by providing the services described below.  My services will include: 

  • prenatal and postpartum visits in your home or an agreed upon location
  • practicing labor support techniques
  • birth plan counseling
  • uninterrupted attendance at your birth
  • physical and emotional support during labor
  • massage during labor
  • guided visualization and relaxation techniques during labor

Scottsdale, Phoenix West Valley
(623) 584-6772, pcusterdoula@aol.com 
www.ohanacircle.com

ARKANSAS

CALIFORNIA
Northern | Central | Southern

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Molly Jacobs
Providing birth doula services and postpartum support in the Arcata area.
707-825-6653
jacobsmolly@hotmail.com

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
North Bay | SF/East Bay | South Bay | Central Coast | Valley/Foothills | Central Valley

NORTH BAY

Alex Tickle, CD (DONA)
I am a true advocate for mother and baby and it is with dedication that I will hold your needs and wishes in highest regard in order that you may reach the desired outcome of your birth experience as you define it. I offer unlimited phone support in addition to 2-3 prenatal visits at your home and 1 postpartum visit. Similar to most doulas, I offer a wide range of comfort measures: relaxation, visualization, massage, birth ball, and I offer Blessingways to honor your journey from maidenhood to motherhood. I also provide prenatal and postnatal yoga either in group setting or in the privacy of your home. For more information visit my website. Blessings!
Sonoma county
707-829-1479, 916-792-7538
alex@brightpassage.com, www.brightpassage.com

Deanna Santillan, Birth Doula
Solano, napa, contra costa counties
707-280-5193, deannasantillan@gmail.com

Fawn Gilbride LM,CPM
I am a California Licensed Midwife providing Homebirth Services, Doula Care, Childbirth Education, Lactation Support and Fertility Education to Napa, Sonoma and Solano Counties.
Napa, Sonoma, Solano Counties
707 738-8747, homebirthmidwife@sbcglobal.net 
www.homebirthmidwife-napa.com

Karma Brazell, CD(DONA)
Karma is a certified Labor doula who loves birth. It is her goal to help new parents find all the joy there is in the amazing birth process. 
karmabrazell@yahoo.com or www.doulajoy.com

Kellie Fuller CLD (CAPPA)
Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator
Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Vallejo, Benicia
(707) 258-9356, kelliegotmail@yahoo.com

Kristen Sharp
Providing Doula services in Marin and Sonoma county
415-488-9445, kristensharp@msn.com

Melanie Campbell
Providing doula services in Sonoma County
(707) 632-5029
MandM@wclynx.com

Shaana Keller, Birth Doula
East Bay Area and Napa
(707) 558-9271, shaanakeller@hotmail.com
www.celebrationsdoula.com

Sophia Williams
I am a birth and postpartum Doula located in Petaluma serving Sonoma and Marin County
707-529-8102, doulasophia@gmail.com 
 

Tracy Garske
Birth Doula Services
North & East Bay regions of the Bay Area
707-315-5364, tracy@asyouwishbirthservices.com 
www.asyouwishbirthservices.com

SF/EAST BAY

Adina Meastas, Photographer
Capturing the awe-inspiring intimacy of pregnancy and the complete birth experience!
San Francisco, Bay Area
415.341.3541, mail@photographyam.com 
www.photographyam.com

Britt Solomon, RNC, CCE, CIMI, BFC
DONA trained Birth & Postpartum Services, Childbirth Education,Infant Massage Instruction, Breastfeeding Counselor.
San Francisco, Bay Area
(925)687-8373, bsolomonrn@hotmail.com 
www.brittsolomon.com

Amy Hyams
Labor Doula
San Francisco
415-206-0138 or 415-307-0138
amy@PlanAndDeliver.com 

Ana Rapoport
Bay Area Natural Childbirth Doula providing physical and emotional labor support to the mother, partner and family. Get help understanding the birthing process.
Bay Area
408.891.0604, doula@anarapoport.com 
www.anarapoport.com

Anna Bahnson, Labor Doula
Nurturing, open-minded and informed birth support for families in the East Bay. I enjoy helping families through their journey to becoming a new family. My work includes labor support, postpartum support, as well as pregnancy and birth photography.
East Bay and Marin
510-459-7673, familydoula@comcast.net 
www.familydoulaservices.com

Barbara Tener, CD
Birth Doula serving San Francisco and the Peninsula area
650 854 5438
bjtener@aol.com

Beth Hammond, CD (DONA)
Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Multiple Specialist
Contra Costa and East Bay Counties
(925) 939-4319
jb-hammo@pacbell.net

Birth Wonders - Jessica Hansen, ICCE
Birth Wonders offers Childbirth Education, Labor, Photography, Birth Photography, Lending Library, Prenatal and/or postnatal massage, Reiki, Child safety/childproofing (in your home), Hand/foot prints, Prenatal yoga & meditation, Belly casting, Financial planning (possibly extending maternity leave), CPR/First Aid Training for Parents and Childcare Providers, and Hypnochildbirth (Private in-home, and multiple couple workshops).
Serving the entire Bay Area
(510) 889-9163, info@birthwonders.com
www.birthwonders.com

Casey Bastiaans
Over twenty years of providing intuitive, empathic and informed labor support. I also offer 1-2 postpartum visits.
San Francisco Bay Area
510 532-5137 / 510 388-8632(cell)
casey@berkeleysoundartists.com

Christine Braunohler
Labor Doula; working towards DONA certification. Provides calming, family-friendly support through entire labor. Two prenatal visits, birth story, and postnatal visit offered.
East Bay
510-383-9940, Christinecb@fastmail.fm

Deanna Jesus
Labor Doula, Lactation Specialist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner
San Francisco/East Bay
Cell 925-216-7264, douladee@birthingbabies.com
www.birthingbabies.com

Deanna Santillan, Birth Doula
Solano, napa, contra costa counties
707-280-5193, deannasantillan@gmail.com

Elon Bartlett, D.C.
Chiropractic care for pre- and post-partum women. I treat the aches and pains of pregnancy, as well as help to optimally position the baby, preventing breech and OP babies.
East Bay Area
(510) 843-1234, eb@bartlettchiropractic.com 
www.bartlettchiropractic.com

Georgia Montgomery
Birth doula, certifying Childbirth Educator specializing in bed-rest moms.
San Francisco Bay Area
415-492-1059
georgia@birthsisters.com, www.birthsisters.com

Gia Schultz, Birth Doula
Birth Advocate Doula Service - Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
San Francisco and East Bay
(415)596-7286, gia.schultz@gmail.com 
www.birthadvocate.com

Holly Wiersma, CD(DONA)
Birth doula, childbirth educator
East Bay Area and Contra Costa County
(925) 947-5874
hdwiersma@hotmail.com

Jennifer Pesetsky CD(DONA)
I help women and their loved ones through pregnancy, labor, birth and then some.
East Bay - Berkeley and Oakland
510-967-5467, jennifer@douladaisy.com 
www.douladaisy.com 

Jennifer Romano, Labor Doula
I offer two pre-natal and two post-partum visits. I offer constant support during your labor and support your choices without judgment. I will share my knowledge and experience to help you make the best choices for you and baby.
Contra Costa County/East Bay
925-837-7163, asrjab@aol.com

Jennipher Cowell
Birth Doula, Prenatal Yoga, Prenatal Massage, Hypnobirthing, Belly Casting
Bay Area
650-575-2238, jen_cowell@hotmail.com

Jenny Kepler
Birth doula: continuous, loving, non-judgemental support. Birth plan counseling, bellycasts & much more.
Berkeley, Oakland & surrounding area
510-472-8280, jenny_kepler@yahoo.com 
www.jennykepler.com

Jill Liebster - "Auntie Jill"
Antepartum doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding support and newborn care - 16 years experience.
San Francisco Area
415/ 928-0323, auntiejill_sf@yahoo.com

Judy Ballinger, R.N., C.M.T., C.D.
Birth doula and postpartum doula offering acupressure/jin shin jyutsu massage for pregnancy/postpartum and acupressure workshops for birth professionals.
San Francisco Bay Area
(510)236-1543, aksharadoula@mac.com 
www.doulaplusacupressure.com

Karoline Robbins
I am a birth and postpartum doula, providing education and support to families throughout the bay area. I am also available as a sibling doula and lactation educator. In addition I am an avid photographer and can photograph you and your baby. There is a gallery of my work available on my website as well as a more extensive description of my services.
Greater East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) as well as San Francisco. Am willing to travel further on a case by case basis.
510-864-8105, karoline@greatstrides.com
www.originsbirth.org

Krista Silveria, CMT, Labor Doula
New Arrivals Labor Doula Services - Providing support and care during labor and delivery. Specializing in non-medical pain management/relief techniques.
All of Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano Counties
(510) 787-2532, (510) 301-7159 or (510) 332-8650
newarrivalsdoulas@attbi.com
register.bestsrs.com/newarrivalsdoulas.com

Laura Pliska
Labor Doula, Childbirth Education and Lactation Education
San Francisco Bay Area
415/297-9258, laura@sfbabyworks.com

Linda Jones-Mixon
I am one of the more experienced doulas in the East Bay with over 15 years experience as a birth doula, specializing in births/vbacs at Alta Bates. I am the owner of the baby store/resource center Waddle and Swaddle in North Berkeley. I am also available for overnight postpartum service.
East Bay
(510) 540-7210, linda@waddleandswaddle.com 
www,waddleandswaddle.com

Lisa Heiderick, Birthing coach (Doula)
Northern California
925-354-4471, abirthcoach@yahoo.com 
www.abirthcoach.com 

Lisa Henderson
Birth & Antepartum Doula, Childbirth Educator. As a doula, I believe my job is to assist the laboring mom and birth partner to have the best possible birth experience. I have been trained in pregnancy massage and acupressure. I provide emotional, comfort measures (i.e. breathing techniques, positions to ease pain, aromatherapy), and informational support. I completely support mom's choices whether she decides to have medication or not. I also do not argue with hospital staff. My services include: 2 prenatal visits, unlimited telephone consultations, birth plan assistance, complete support throughout your labor, one postpartum visit and breastfeeding support. I am also happy to work with high risk moms. Childbirth-preparation classes may be arranged.
Contra Costa County, East Bay & San Francisco
925-855-9055
lisadoula2002@yahoo.com

Lynette Turner, Birth Doula
Birth Doula in Contra Costa County, working toward DONA certification. I provide continuous support during labor, emotional reassurance, guidance, comfort measures and advocacy.
Contra Costa, Alameda Counties
925-513-1373, doulalynette@msn.com

Michelle-Nicholle Calareso
Labor Doula and Belly Casting
San Francisco
415-682-5577 or 415-314-5419(cell)
mdrahmin@gmail.com

MOST: Mothers Outreach & Support Team
"Helping you make the MOST of mothering" with pregnancy support & discussion groups, doula services and new moms support & discussion groups.
Virginia Duplessis, MSW, serving the entire East Bay, with a focus on West Contra Costa County (El Cerrito, Richmond, Pinole, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Hercules, Crockett & Rodeo)
510 287-8789, most@rcn.com
www.mostformoms.com

Niccole Blalock, CD, CLA, CBE
Offering Childbirth Preparation Classes (Group/Private), Doula Services and Newborn Care.  Additional services available, please inquire.
(510) 205-7590, doulabynature@aol.com
www.birth-dreams.org

Orit Rumstein
A professional birth doula. Birth mothers and their partners describe me as a woman who is confident, very patient, calm under stress, trustworthy, sensitive, giving, and knowledgeable.
East Bay, SF, Peninsula
(510) 644-2524, orit_rumstein@hotmail.com

Patti Spelman, D.C.
I am a chiropractor in the east bay and also a birth doula finishing certification.
East bay and surrounding areas
408-393-5495, pspelmandc@yahoo.com

Rosangela Braganca
I am a Baby Nurse and postpartum Doula trained by Natural resources and DONA. I provide newborn care classes at parents home before birth. And postpartum services at private homes. After 15 years working as a professional Nanny, I realized that newborn babies are my passion! I do have a wonderful sleeping technique to help the baby to sleep for long hours in early age. It's fantastic!!
San Francisco and the Peninsula
(650)278-0069, rcb94015@aol.com 

Sara Jacobsen
I am a birth doula located in Oakland, CA. I'm currently working towards my certificate with DONA (Doulas of North America). I am a member of BABA (Bay Area Birth Association), DONA, East Bay Doula Circle, Mount Diablo Doula Circle and Marin Doula Circle. I am currently undergoing additional doula training with Birth Professionals of the Bay Area, I'm studying Hypnobirthing and the Bradley Method and training in Prenatal Massage and Acupressure for Pregnancy and Childbirth. I'm committed to providing excellent care for each client and her partner. Please visit my website for more information. 
SF, East Bay, Marin 
510-325-4325, sara@thedoulasara.com 
www.thedoulasara.com

Shaana Keller, Birth Doula
East Bay Area and Napa
(707) 558-9271, shaanakeller@hotmail.com
www.celebrationsdoula.freewebsitehosting.com/Main.htm

Sheila Cameron
I provide 2 visits prior to birth. Full attendance and attention during labor & birth, including 1-2 hours in-hospital after the birth of your baby. 2 visits postpartum. Which includes seeing to any needs you may have, like 'time' to take a shower! 1 year of phone contact also included. I give my clients a free maternity journal, which I have created, and one of my hand made crochet baby afghans. Spouses, partners, single mothers, and teen mothers, looking forward to hearing from you!
My areas include: San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. I am also available to clients in the areas of Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton.
(209) 832-2590 (209) 814-0851 
makaleho@sbcglobal.net

Stacy Hattori
I offer care and support to pregnant women before, during and after labor. I help birthing mothers recognize their own strength and confidence. 
Tri Valley/ East Bay
925-373-0987, dshattori@sbcglobal.net 
www.trivalleydoula.com

Stephanie Shedd, CD
Birth doula services include two prenatal visits, one postpartum visit, and telephone follow-up once a month until your baby's first birthday. Contact me for a brochure.
Contra Costa County and the East Bay
925-864-7654, doulastefania@yahoo.com

Susan Cortez, ICCE
Offering Childbirth Education (3-4 hour class), Labor Photography, Birth Photography, Lending Library, Prenatal and/or postnatal, massage or Reiki/massage combo, Child safety/childproofing (in your home), Hand/foot prints, Prenatal yoga & meditation, Belly casting, Reiki (energy work), Financial planning (extending maternity leave), and CPR/First Aid Training for Parents and Childcare Providers
San Francisco Bay Area
(510) 889-9163, info@birthwonders.com
www.birthwonders.com

Tracey Silar
Professional labor and postpartum doula, serving most of the Bay Area.
(408) 515-1345 cell (510) 790-0299 home
DoulaTray@yahoo.com

Tracy Dillen
Labor support services in the San Francisco Bay Area
415.205.1357, Tracy@BirthHarmony.com
www.BirthHarmony.com

Tracy Garske
Postpartum Doula services
Alameda, Contra Costa & Solano Counties (East & North Bay)
tracy@doulatracy.com, www.doulatracy.com

Vicky Mundy, CD
Birth Doula (includes 2-3 prenatal & 1 postpartum visit) and belly casting
mostly Marin, Sonoma & S.F.
415-892-8755(Hm) or 415-328-3296(Cell)
doulavicky@verizon.net

SOUTH BAY

Audrey Kalman
Birth doula currently working toward DONA certification. Support for women and families before and during labor and birth. Emphasis on helping families fully experience the transformative power of birth.
San Mateo area (north to SSF, south to Palo Alto)
650-303-2405, kalmans@earthlink.net

Debbie Shaw, DONA Trained Doula
Professional Birth Attendant For Mom & Partner
San Mateo County
650-483-9102, debrashaw@aol.com

Patricia Madden CD DONA
I have been a doula since July of 98. My services include 2 prenatal and one post partum visit. Laboring at home and hospital up to one -two hours after the babies birth.
Serving the South Bay area up to Stanford

408-978-2587
patriciam@mac.com

Roxanne Paolini, CHt., Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner
Clinical Hypnotherapist trained in "HypnoBirthing"; teaching the Marie Mongan method of HypnoBirthing with the use of self-hypnosis, breathing techniques, and pain management.  I offer private and multi couple classes throughout San Jose and the South Bay.  Hypnotherapy services in fertility issues; symptom control ( i.e. nausea, insomnia, back pain etc.); post-partum depression; weight loss; stress management and anxiety.
408-307-9726, rpaolini@msn.com

Stephanie Hadfield, Birth Doula
Professional labor support for families from San Jose to Mid-Peninsula. Please see my website for more information.
(650)962-8651, stephanie.hadfield@gmail.com 
www.myfavoritedoula.com 

Tami Reynolds, Birth & Postpartum Doula
Doula services Peninsula Burlingame - Palo Alto
650-654-4015 message 650-305-0098 cell 
tami.reynolds@comcast.net 
www.birthodyssey.com

CENTRAL COAST

Khasy Modisette, CD (DONA)
Offering continual emotional and physical support for a woman and her partner during her pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Santa Barbara
805~450~8566, mamakhas@gmail.com 
www.centralcoastdoulas.com 

Lauren Buckley Miller
I provide labor and delivery support to pregnant mothers and their partner. I offer prenatal visits, support during the third trimester, and support during delivery, as well as postpartum visits. I speak English as well as Spanish. Thank you for your time.
Santa Cruz Area
(415) 990-8708, buckley730@gmail.com

VALLEY/FOOTHILLS

Jenica Thompson
Birth Doula offering - Prenatal and labor support - Prenatal massage - Labor massage - Certified Infant Massage Educator
Woodland, Sacramento, and Davis
916-397-7636
JenicaCMT@aol.comSF/EAST BAY 

Amanda Ballou
I am a trained labor companion who will provide constant physical, emotional, and informational support to a laboring women and their partners.
Woodland, Sacramento, and Davis
530-312-0570
aballou11@netscape.com 

Amy DeAscentis CD (DONA)
I am a Certified Doula who believes that this event should be a memorable one. I will be there to encourage, inform and support you and your family through this miraculous time. I provide 2 prenatal visits, continuous labor support, a free birth ball and 2 postpartum visits.
Service areas include, Greater Sacramento, Placer County, Yuba City and surrounding areas.
(916)644-3027 Home and (408)687-7038 Cell Phone
deamy824@netscape.net

Ann E. Wells CD (DONA) 
Everything in my life has prepared me for my calling as a Doula and I am very passionate about birth. Your experience with the birth of your baby is a very important step to the relationship you will develop for the rest of your lives. I will do my best to insure you and your partner have the most beautiful experience possible. I specialize in hydrotherapy, relaxation/tension release, massage, the birth ball and patterned breathing. I am also a Breastfeeding Support Specialist. Knowledge is power. I can help to educate you so you and your partner can decide what is best for you and I will respect your choices. To see the tears in a fathers eyes as he looks at the mother of his child and his new born baby is sacred! I feel honored and privileged to witness such a powerful event.
Serving Yolo, Sacramento, Placer & El Dorado Counties
(916) 743-7296
ADoulaMom@care2.com

Brandi Hall
As a birth doula I lend physical and emotional support to women throughout their entire labor and delivery. I utilize comfort measures, which include, relaxation breathing, positions, birth ball, hot/cold packs, massage, aromatherapy and encouragement. My services also include, 2 prenatal visits, unlimited phone support, a birth story, photo at the birth (if possible) and 1 postpartum visit.
Placer and Sacramento Counties
916 782-5118, lovingdebut@surewest.net

Brooke Myung, MotherBirth
I provide childbirth education, belly castings, labor doula support and birth photography. Please email me if you have any questions about my services.
I serve Stockton, Modesto, Merced and nearby communities.
(209)492-0418 or email to: Info@Mother-Birth.com
www.Mother-Birth.com

Chloe Taylor Evans, CD (DONA)
I provide labor support, postpartum support, childbirth and prenatal health education to women and families.
Yolo and Sacramento counties
510-219-7985, 530-756-3405 
zanzando@yahoo.com

Chrissy Helmer
"Birthing Dreams" Doula and Childbirth Educator.  Loving support,care & educaton thru pregnancy,birth and beyond.
Solano, Sac and some bay area
707 372-5869, birthingdreams@gmail.com 

Christina Jones CD PD HBCE, Heartbeats Certified Birthing Services
Budget Friendly!! HypnoBirthing Practitioner Childbirth Education, Labor Doula, Postpartum Care. Currently working toward DONA certification. Offering all aspects of labor support and incorporating HypnoBirthing practices into your birthing experience (if so desired) I provide unconditional support of your choices for labor and birth. Free Birth Ball!  Insured*Fingerprinted*CPR Certified
Yuba, Sutter, Butte, Placer, & Sacramento Counties
530.741.9965, www.heartbeatsdoula.com

Chrysalis Birth Services, Melanie Miner, CD(DONA), CLC, CNMI
Providing holistic education (Newborn Care, Breastfeeding 101, Postpartum Healing); Services (Birth Doula, Belly Castings, Blessing Ways); and Gifts (gift baskets) for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.
Amador, Calaveras, Tuolomne Counties
(209) 772-0511, chrysaliswoman@yahoo.com
www.chrysaliswoman.com

Consie Kunst, Certified Doula & Registered Nurse
I have helped many women through labor and birth. I provide caring, guidance, emotional support, comfort, encouragement, advocacy, acupressure, optimal positioning, deep relaxation with imagery & visualization.  Lactation support.  I will work with high risk & VBAC moms.
Sacramento and surrounding counties
916-213-6846, doula@doulapregnancy.com 
www.doulapregnancy.com

Cyndi's Doula Services
Cyndi Whitwell, CD(DONA), ACBE
Working with laboring families since l986, over 500 births experience, a belief that labor works. Providing prenatal and labor support, use of birth ball.
Greater Sacramento/Davis area including Roseville, Folsom and Lodi.
916-454-1774
cyndi@cyndidoula.com
www.cyndidoula.com

Danielle O'Keefe, CD, CBE, Lamaze Childbirth Educator
I have been supporting and empowering woman since 2001.  I have attended over 250 births as a professional birth doula. I am also a Lamaze certified instructor and Lactation counselor. Contact me today so I can help you have a birth you will always remember!
Serving all North Valley Counties
(530)-933-2853, danielle@babylovecs.com 
www.babylovecs.com

Deborah Bartle HBCE, CCE, CLA, CD
Certified HypnoBirthing® Practitioner, Certified Birth Works® Childbirth Educator & Doula, Certified Labor Assistant, Certified Doula
Auburn Birth Works - Pregnancy & Childbirth Services
info@purebirth.com or www.purebirth.com

Diane Fownes-Miller RN
Childbirth Specialist, with 18 years experience in Maternal/Newborn Obstetrics. I offer a complete Doula Services package pre/post natally, as well as birth photography and an individualized, and specialized fitness program.
Greater Sacramento Area
(916)435-8474 or cell (916)834-1922
d_fownes39@hotmail.com

Jennifer Horsley
I am a Birth Doula currently working toward certification through DONA. I specialize in relaxation/tension release, patterned breathing, massage, hydrotherapy, visualization, the birth ball and birth plan counseling.
Greater Sacramento area, including Folsom and the Foothills
916-332-9309, DoulaJenn@aol.com
www.doulajenn.com

Jennifer Rice, Birth Doula
Fresno and surrounding areas
(559)281-3408, doulajenn@hotmail.com

Jill Spear
I provide pregnancy, labor and postpartum support.
Sacramento and Placer counties
(916) 721-3622, jillspear@directcon.net

Joanna Albrecht-German
Certified Labor Doula, Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner (offering a 5 week course on how to have a comfortable and relaxing birth.) Doula services included in HypnoBirthing course.
Carmichael, Folsom, Sacramento
916-256-6738, blissfultransitions@yahoo.com
www.blissfultransitions.com

Julia M. Fessler CD(DONA), Motherlove Doula Services
VOLUNTEER DOULA FOR SUTTER DAVIS BIRTH CENTER SINCE 2002
Empowering women and their partners throughout the birth process. My
services include 2 prenatals, 1 postpartum, unlimited phone support, birth
story and birth photos. Specializing in the mind/body connection and
affirmations.
Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and outlying areas
916-294-0661 / 916-337-7869
motherlove0987@sbcglobal.net

Kathi Harris-McFarland CD(DONA), ICCE
Circles of Life Services: Mother of four, with a knowing belief in the birth process, I will provide gentle support for you and your family during childbearing years. Services include prenatal, birth & postpartum support, as well as Natural Family Planning (NFP) instruction for achieving, spacing or preventing pregnancy.  Peace on Earth begins with Birth.
Greater Sacramento area, Woodland, Davis, Dixon, Winters, Vacaville and Fairfield
(530) 668-6355, CirclesOfLifeServices@yahoo.com

Kristina Fraley
DONA Doula in Training
Serving Sacramento County
916-753-0870, kfraley74@yahoo.com

Kristy Smith LCCE, FACCE, CD
I have been teaching the Lamaze method of childbirth for 10 years to hundreds of couples. I received my fellowship from the American College of Childbirth educators due to my contributions and passion toward helping women celebrate their own birth. I offer knowledgeable, nurturing support to families. My greatest passion, other than raising my own children, is helping women achieve their goals for a sacred and celebrated birth.
Greater Sacremento including Folsom, Roseville, foothills, and Davis
916-939-3931, kthorntonsmith@jps.net

Leanne Henderson, Labor & Birth Doula
Sacramento & Placer County
916-783-0225(hm) 916-296-5305 (cell)
leanne5025@yahoo.com

Melissa Hettick , CBE, Doula
Childbirth Educator, Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Counselor
Tulare & Kings Counties
(559) 740-0930, IamSunshine61178@yahoo.com

Melissa Lichau, MA
Birth doula services provided in Placer County & Sacramento County
(916) 781-3231
peacefulpassages@surewest.net

Michelle Zabell, ICCE
ICEA certified childbirth educator, Lactation Educator, In the process of becoming DONA certified Doula.
Placer, Sacramento & Yolo Counties
916-205-2909, MMZabell@aol.com

One Heart Midwifery Care
Marlene Smith, LM, CPM and Kaleem Joy CMT, CST, CPM provide homebirth, waterbirth, childbirth education and doula services.
Greater Sacramento Area
916-412-6443, Kaleemjoy@aol.com

Sandy Rebol
Complete birth doula services and childbirth education with an emphasis on support for birthing mom, dad and family.
Eldorado County, Placerville, Eldorado Hills, Folsom
530-409-8999, doulasandy@directcon.net

Sara Duggan, CD
MommieCare Volunteer Postpartum Service seeks to provide a postpartum doula to every Mommie who wishes to have one. We offer services from 2weeks postpartum to 6weeks postpartum with monthly follow-ups up to the baby's first birthday. Offering an online Postpartum Mood Disorder Group where Mommies who experience postpartum mood disorders can come to get support, information, and encouragement.
Sacramento and Placer Counties
916-967-7251, sara@mommiecare.zzn.com
www.mommie-care.com

Sheila Cameron
I provide 2 visits prior to birth. Full attendance and attention during labor & birth, including 1-2 hours in-hospital after the birth of your baby. 2 visits postpartum. Which includes seeing to any needs you may have, like 'time' to take a shower! 1 year of phone contact also included. I give my clients a free maternity journal, which I have created, and one of my hand made crochet baby afghans. Spouses, partners, single mothers, and teen mothers, looking forward to hearing from you!
My areas include: San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. I am also available to clients in the areas of Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton.
(209) 832-2590 (209) 814-0851 
makaleho@sbcglobal.net

Shelby Amador Nava, CD (DONA)
I offer a free consultation, 2 prenatal visits, and 2 postpartum visits. I will be there for you and your family for your entire birth experience and help you with breastfeeding after. My goal is to help you have an amazing birth experience, one that you will look back on as the most powerful and rewarding experience of your life. My fees are negotiable and I cater to the idea that every woman should have the opportunity to have a doula at her birth.
Sacramento, Eldorado, and Placer Counties
916-225-0393, adoulastouch@sbcglobal.net

Stacie Ardoin, HBCE 
I provide birth Doula services and HypnoBirthing Childbirth education to expectant parents in the Placer and Sacramento County area. I believe every woman who wants a Doula should have one, so I offer a sliding scale for those on tighter budgets.  Doula certifications pending with DONA and CAPPA.
Valley/Foothills
(916) 774 2793, sardoin@surewest.net

Terie McEntee, CD
As a Labor Doula, I provide emotional and physical support to women making choices for their childbirth experience. I provide hypnobirthing, reiki practitioner, aromatherapy and acupressure with my labor support.
Sacramento Valley and Foothill Areas
916-729-4092, teriemac91780@yahoo.com
www.soothingdoula.com

Theresa Halvorsen CD (DONA)
Labor Doula serving Sacramento
916-685-4491, tmhdoula@hotmail.com

Theresa Miller
Education, advocacy, and support for all of your labor and delivery needs. Helping your baby have the best 'entry' possible.
Sacramento Metro
916.939.8144, dtmiller00@msn.com

Tracy Chatters
Doula services are always free for teen moms and active military!
Sacramento, South Placer and Yolo Counties
916-419-7764, chatters@sbcglobal.net 
www.geocities.com/chatters@sbcglobal.net

VALLEY FOOTHILL DOULA COLLECTIVE
A Non-profit Organization of Labor and Postpartum Doulas that provide emotional and physical support to women during childbirth and/or postpartum.  Services and Fees vary from doula to doula.
Sacramento and Surrounding Counties
888-720-1220
www.doulacollective.bizland.com

 

CENTRAL VALLEY

Jeanette S. Faull - Womyn Awakening
Birth Doula, Newborn Massage, Childbirth Preparation, Bellycasting, Rites of Passage and Holistic Wellness Services
Central Valley
(209)608-6765, WomynAwakening@yahoo.com
home.inreach.com/wefaulls

Lisa Johns, ICCE-CD
I provide support and education to families experiencing a high risk or complicated pregnancy. Classes include, but are not limited to childbirth preparation, newborn care, early pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting. Bedrest services are unique to the Central Valley as they not only include education but daily one on one support for the bedresting family.
San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
209-931-7754, lisa@birthwithlisa.com
birthwithlisa.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

B*E*S*T Doula Service, Tracy Hartley, CD(DONA)
B*E*S*T has supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, labor and birth since 1996 with HypnoBirthing and Labor Support.
Serving the greater Los Angeles area.
Phone: 877-I-Doula-U or 877-436-8528
Email: tracy@bestdoulas.com
Web: www.bestdoulas.com

Carol Braun CD(DONA)
A gentle birth doula providing ongoing emotional support, massage, visualization, photography, assistance with breastfeeding and childbirth education.
Los Angeles area
310-409-8982, bellymatters@yahoo.com

Gail Barela AAHCC CD(DONA) pending CLE (CAPPA) pending
I with my husband teach couple natural childbirth classes. I teach breastfeeding classes. I am a labor/birth doula. We rent birthing tubs too.
Long Beach, South Bay, Los Angeles, Orange County
310.308.8947, birthoptionservices@yahoo.com 
www.birthoptionservices.com 

Heidi Sullivan
Birth Doula (in training), providing physical and emotional support before during and after birth. Helping you initiate breastfeeding.
Los Angeles(West La)
818-287-1085
adoula4u@gmail.com 

Joni Lucarelli
As your Doula, I will draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your support person, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. I offer a positive, nurturing, non-judgmental approach to my work and serve all families regardless of sexual orientation, race or religion.
Los Angeles
626-390-0085, justjoni2@gmail.com 
www.handandheartdoula.com

Kari Niedermaier, Peaceful Beginnings
Childbirth Education, Birth Tub Rental, Babywearing Education & Sales, Breastfeeding Support, Parenting Education
South Bay Los Angeles, Torrance, Beach Cities, Long Beach
310-977-5906, kari@peacefulbeginnings.net 
www.peacefulbeginnings.net

Kathleen Sullivan CD (Cappa)
Postpartum doula and baby nurse serving the greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles County and parts of Orange County
310 276-1605, Softslumbers@aol.com

Leslie Sandoval
As a Birth and Postpartum Doula, I provide educated and encouraging support during labor and throughout the postpartum period.  I am also a "Happiest Baby on the Block" Educator, and trained in infant massage.
Orange County
(949) 235-9834, doulaleslie@yahoo.com 
www.blessedbabydoula.com

Sylvia Goldberg EMT, RDA
I teach CPR and first aid for parents of newborns.
Serving all of 805 and 818 area codes
805-807-2517, conejocpr@yahoo.com 
www.ThousandOAKScprPLUS.com

Vonda Dennis
I am a certified postpartum doula (NAPCS),I am also a certified baby nurse and prenatal parenting instructor. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as an instructor in all levels of CPR and first aid, I am registered with trustline and in addition I am also a personal shopper for new and expectant parents.
Southern California
310-226-7097, thebabyguru@hotmail.com
www.thebabyguru.com

Wendy Spry, CPSS, CLA, CD (DONA)
Childbirth preparation classes that teach practical mind/body techniques that couples can use to make their labor more comfortable and productive.  Designed to meet each couple's individual needs with preparation for both holistic and technical labor and birth.
Orange County, CA
(949) 472-9056 or (949) 713-7930
wendy@birthwisdom.com
www.birthwisdom.com


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