Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Aliso Viejo, CA

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

I live in OC with my three amazing children! If I’m not at a birth, you will find us at the beach surfing, playing, and enjoying the outdoors. I fell in love with all things birth when I became pregnant with my 1st child in 2008. As an avid reader and researcher, I made it my goal to learn everything I possibly could about the biology and physiology of birth, and how to have optimal health during and after pregnancy for both me and my baby. Like many first-time moms I have worked with, I had hesitations about giving birth to my 1st baby outside of a hospital setting. After all my research, classes, and conversations with midwives, I gained confidence in aiming for an unmedicated birthing experience. I found some lovely midwifes who had a midwifery ward in a hospital and gave birth to my 1st son unmedicated. Twenty-four hours of intense back labor from a posterior-positioned baby …but, I did it! My body actually did it! After birthing my first, statistically knowing it was the most challenging and longest labor, gave me confidence to choose home births for my second and third children. I had a successful home water birth with my second child and wanted to repeat that with my third. However, while laboring on the toilet with him, I suddenly dropped to my knees when he began to crown, and he became known as my bathroom floor “butter birth” baby :). Though I chose unmedicated births for myself, I do know it is not for everyone, which is more than OK! I quickly learned from my role as a doula that every woman’s body, medical history, and background are uniquely different. Many factors play into choosing the right birth for you. I am here to come alongside you, help you make an informed decision, and then support you every step of the way. I offer very personable and compassionate care. My approach is non-agenda-based, trauma-informed, and holistic-minded. No matter your history or past experiences, I am here to be a safe place for you. I will help educate, support, and advocate for you and your personal wishes. I look forward getting to know you and building a trusting relationship to where you feel 100% comfortable having me by your side for one of the biggest days of your life. 🙂 I am here for you! Lauren

Certified Nurse Midwife & Nurse Practitioner specializing in traditional postpartum care. Our team is staffed with experienced lactation, postpartum, and newborn care experts melding old world wisdom with evidenced based care.

I am a Mom, Wife, Certified Birth Doula, Lactation Education Specialist, Childbirth Educator, and Student Midwife. I trained with Child Birth International, one of the few certifying organizations awarded with accreditation from The American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am passionate about empowering families to welcome their littles ones in the way they see fit and providing an encouraging presence throughout their journey. I believe everything about Birth is mystical in that it inspires a sense of mystery, awe and fascination. I hope to empower my clients to see how magical they truly are. I am committed to supporting familiesof all structures, identities, religions, cultures, and provide a wide range of support resources.

Hi! I'm Jennifer. I'm a DONA-certified birth doula in the Orange County / LA area. DONA certification means that I have attended a required number of births, received positive feedback from families and medical staff, and completed extensive outside reading, writing, and training requirements. I provide comprehensive birth planning, childbirth education, and comfort measures for labor. I work with you and your partner in the weeks and months leading up to your due date to ensure you feel comfortable and prepared, regardless of your birth plan. I also offer hypnobirthing education, which can be helpful for both medicated and unmedicated births. I have a unique background that helps me advocate effectively for your needs and prepare you to ask the right questions. I taught psychology and sociology for seven years at the college level, and I have also worked as an EMT. Feel free to check out the positive feedback I have received from other families on Bornbir.

Hello! My name is Sabrina Powers and I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. I am a pathway 3 soon to be IBCLC. I sat for the board exam September 2024. I provide nonjudgmental support in feeding your baby, whether it’s breastfeeding, pumping or a mixture of both.

Hi! My name is Ana and I have been in the following roles over a course of 22 years: Mother, Nurse, Birth Assistant, and Doula. My experience have taken place in the following settings: Hospital, Birth Center, Home Births, and Clinics. My passion is for you to get the quality care you hope to have, help you and your spouse be able to advocate for yourself through your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. My goal is for you to have a birthstory that will encourage others not scare them.

The birth of a baby (or babies) is a powerful and meaningful moment of transition for a birthing person. Birth is natural, normal, and instinctual. Nurturing support throughout the process of birth should be available to everyone. I’ve loved caring for new families since I was young. In 2009, I was asked to help my youngest sister with her birth as a doula. At that time, I read books and spoke to other doulas in preparation for supporting my sister during her daughter’s birth. I loved the experience and followed my dream of becoming a doula. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I have experience with medicated, unmedicated, home and hospital births. I am also a certified Integral Coach, certified through New Ventures West in San Francisco. Integral coaching is life coaching for the whole person ⁠— head, heart, and body. My experience with coaching people during significant life changes enhances my ability to guide families through birth and beyond. I am the mother to two beautiful boys and one amazing son-in-law. They are my WORLD! I love doing anything with my family. I love creating and experiencing art in all forms, I love swimming and walking my dog.

Hello, I’m Laurie. Natural Childbirth is my Passion!!! Women are far more powerful then they know!!! I am a mom of 4. After having one natural but unpleasant birth. And one Pitocin assisted birth, (which I don't recommend), I decided to try the Bradley method. I now have two Bradley babies. Both were born without any medical interventions or drugs, thanks to the Bradley method. I loved being in control of my labor and having my husband there, supporting me. Check out my Website: RiversideNaturalChildbirth.com My classes teach you How to work with your body, not against it. And help your partner to know how to support your laboring needs. So you can work together to get that precious bundle of joy out quicker and with less pain!!!👉YES, it’s possible! 😊 I became a Bradley instructor because I truly believe it works, I know first hand. I truly wouldn't birth any other way. I also love being able to meet all those cute babies. It's such an honor to make an impact in people's lives. By the end of class my students have become my friends and I wouldn't have it any other way. The Bradley method emphasizes that birth is a natural process: mothers are encouraged to trust their body and focus on diet and exercise throughout pregnancy to keep them low risk. It teaches couples to manage labor through relaxation, deep breathing and the support of a partner or labor coach. Bradley Method® classes teach families how to have natural births, by being their our doulas. The techniques are simple, effective, and based on information about how the human body works during labor.

My journey began with a simple desire — to support women as they step into the transformative journey that is motherhood. I recognize that every mother's path is unique, with its own challenges and triumphs. I'm here to ensure that every step you take is met with understanding, knowledge, and unwavering support. Every mother's voice deserves to be heard, her choices respected, and her experiences validated. As an experienced birth and postpartum doula, I have seen the profound difference personalized care can make, and I strive to create an environment where you feel seen, understood, and empowered. You are the heart of this journey. They say it takes a village to raise a child. I would be honored to be part of yours!

Hi, I'm Christianna! I'm a certified birth doula who serves mothers during pregnancy and birth. I have a love for life and it's amazing Designer! I believe women are built for birth and are an amazing instrument that God uses to bring a living soul into this world. Growing up, I had a deep interest in learning about where life came from. Being alive is truly a miracle, and I love being able to be present for such a holy moment when a human being is born. It is my pleasure to serve women as they prepare for this life-altering event. Childbirth can be intense, but it can also be a truly beautiful experience. We can work together to get you emotionally, mentally, and physically ready for the day you’ll never forget.

Childbirth educator and birth doula since 1996. My focus is on preparing expectant parents for their hospital births I provide virtual support while a newer, younger doula attends the birth in person. It's the best of both worlds :) I also attend births of 2nd babies if the first was a vaginal birth or if the birthing person was dilated to 7cm or more with the first labor.

I'm a mom, wife and masters educated health educator. I am trained as a labor and deliver doula as well postpartum caretaker. I taught childbirth education for 7+ years. I now own and operate and emotional health therapy practice and also do wholistic counseling. I adore mamas, babies and the birth and parenting journey. Providing excellent wholistic support both physically and emotionally is my sweet spot.

Hi there! My name is Bri and I am a Full Spectrum Doula located in the Los Angeles area. It's my goal to help you prepare for the birth you envision and to set you up for success during your postpartum period. I offer additional services such as childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, support during miscarriage and termination, and much more. I birthed my little one during the summer of 2021 at home (doula and midwife in attendance), which is what ultimately led me to doula work. When I'm not visiting with clients or at a birth, I run a natural skin care business and do some nutritional consulting. I love to cook and read, but I'm mostly enjoying motherhood in my free time.

Certified Carrot approved Postpartum Doula and Infant care Specialist, Infant Sleep Trainer serving families in the Greater Los Angeles and Long Beach. I originate from a beautiful vegetated country in the southern hemisphere of the globe, Peru. My passion are babies whether they follow a natural birth, by adoption or Surrogacy, and I love what I am doing with love and knowledge. I have 24 years of experience working with preemies, newborns, infants, and twins and I must say “You never stop learning how to make things better.” For the parents and families whose babies I’ve cared for, coaching, educating and guiding them has become an art. I wish I could share this “Art” with you: Guiding, Educating and Teaching you many wonderful tips and tricks to become a successful parent. I welcome you to be part of this joyful journey by contacting me and let me guide you through the wonderful path of parenthood, hand by hand doing things you love, together. Postpartum Doula. Newborn Care Doula and Infant Specialist (a.k.a. Baby Nurse) in the greater Los Angeles CA area and available as your Traveling Baby Nurse, Newborn Adoption Doula or International Doula for Surrogacy.

Hello! I’m Lindsay, a birth and postpartum doula and mom of 2. I became passionate about maternal wellness when I was expecting my first child in Norway. I received such quality care — midwives, visiting baby nurses, cushy parental leave! — but I was still missing the emotional support and expertise I needed to help me navigate a foreign medical system and the many anxieties I held as a first time parent. Since then, I’ve learned from hundreds of parents that they, too, needed more support than was available to them. Often times, they felt others were pushing an agenda that was not in their best interest. I became a doula to help change that, one family at a time. I’m here to hold space for you, learn with you, ease your fears, and empower you to feel confident through this important time in your life. If you are looking for a doula to help you birth and nurture your child on your own terms, please consider booking a free consultation with me. I’d love to learn more about you and see if we are a good fit.

As a certified birthing doula with Luxe Doula Services, my ultimate goal is to help expectant parents achieve their birth goals and have a positive birthing experience. With my background as an ultrasound technician in infertility, women's healthcare is my passion. My focus is on providing a supportive, empowering and judgement-free environment to parents-to-be. I specialize in The Mongan Method of Hypnobirthing, which is a natural childbirth technique that emphasizes self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques to reduce pain during labor. Together, we will work towards creating a birthing experience that is both calm and enjoyable.

My journey into the world of doula work is deeply rooted in my personal experiences and commitment to serving marginalized communities. As a Black Jamaican queer woman who has navigated the complexities of raising a family and building a career in diverse environments, I have come to understand the profound impact of culturally competent and empathetic support during the transformative experiences of reproductive care and justice framework, childbirth, lactation, postpartum, newborn care, bereavement and grief support. I began my career as a full-spectrum doula inspired by my own birthing challenges and experiences, I am a mother of 4 (twin daughter 33 and sons 25 and 22), however, what struck me harder than my own challenges, were the facts, stories, challenges and barriers that black mothers/birthers and their infants were experiencing. The Black maternal/prenatal and infant mortality rate in America is alarming and according to the CDC, “Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black women/birthers was 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births, which is higher than the rates for White (19.0), Hispanic (16.9), and Asian (13.2) women/birthers. Some factors that contribute to these disparities include: Variation in quality healthcare, Underlying chronic conditions, Structural racism, Implicit bias, and lack of access to paid parental leave.” I wanted to be part of the solution, I began by becoming a newborn care specialist and now I've expanded my services to include full-spectrum doula, radical reproductive justice advocacy, death, grief, end-of-life doula and future IBCLC and midwife. Beginning with self, propelled me into what had been calling me for decades. Here I am, more ready than ever to expand my career and serve my community. Helping others understand the unique challenges black birthers face, is one of my goals, understanding the problems is the first step in working towards the solution. The realization I found is that many Black families do not receive the support they need to thrive. These realizations propelled me into expanding my career as a newborn care specialist to include full-spectrum doula, lactation educator, death and end-of-life doula and currently working towards becoming a childbirth educator, IBCLC and eventually a midwife. My work has always been centered around advocacy for BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities, ensuring that all families, regardless of their background, receive the compassionate and personalized care they deserve. In my practice I center black and brown folks and prioritize a holistic approach that encompasses not only the physical aspects of reproductive health care but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of my clients, their partners and their family members. I believe that they all deserve to feel empowered, respected, and supported throughout the birthing person's journey and other reproductive health care scenarios. This belief drives me to provide comprehensive care that includes prenatal visits, continuous labor support, immediate postpartum lactation support, postpartum visits, newborn care and when needed abortion support, bereavement and grief support. My goal is to create a safer and nurturing environment where my clients, their partners, and family members, can feel heard, valued, and confident in the birthing person’s birth choices and beyond. Whatever their reproductive heath care needs may be. One of the core tenets of my philosophy is the importance of community and connection. I actively engage with support groups, and I'm looking forward to connecting with clinics, hospitals, community and faith-based organizations, and through social media, to support and advocate for reproductive health care rights and justice, recruiting clients and building a network of support. I understand that addressing the disproportionately high rates of Black/African American infant and maternal/prenatal/infant mortality rates in this country requires a collective effort. By fostering strong relationships within communities, I aim to raise awareness of the value of Black doula support and ensure that more Black families have access to these vital services. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development. Attending trainings on lactation, trauma-informed care, full spectrum doula support, newborn care, lactation education, bereavement and grief support, billing and including sliding scales to increase accessibility, and data collection allows me to provide the highest standard of care and to be inclusive to my clients and my community. Moreover, I value the opportunity to present my work and facilitate client support groups, as these activities help to amplify the voices of Black families and promote best practices and cultural traditions, within the doula community. What matters most to me when supporting clients and their families is their autonomy and dignity. EVERY birthing person should have the RIGHT to make informed decisions about their care, and it is my role to provide them with the information, resources, and emotional support they need to do so. I strive to be a compassionate advocate, a reliable partner, and a source of strength for my clients, their families and the communities I serve, by helping them navigate their unique paths to parenthood, reproductive health care, midlife care and through death/dying/end-of-life care, bereavement, and grief, with confidence and grace and to provide support to their folks and to communities in which they live.

I'm a full spectrum doula, lactation educator, and childbirth educator with more than 20 years of experience supporting families.

Comprehensive prenatal and postpartum consultation services. Home visits, telehealth, and office appointments are available. Latch problems, tongue tie, low milk supply, multiples, back-to-work pumping appointments. Accepts some insurances and can provide superbills.