Find a Birth Doula Near Me in Martinez, CA

Our practice centers around the belief that every pregnant person deserves compassionate and empowering support tailored to their unique needs. We celebrate the beauty of diversity and welcome individuals and families of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. Together, let’s create a birth experience that is safe, joyful, and profoundly meaningful.

Supporting birthing people realize their ability to achieve their desired and safe birth outcomes.. I intend to educate and encourage you and your community mentally, physically, financially, and emotionally.

My name is Kirstie and I am a birth worker, peer lactation counselor, birth plan educator and placenta encapsulator. I received training from HERBAL Academy and the famous Indie Birth Doula Academy. I enjoy working with expecting and new parents as they embark in their parenting journeys! If you would like to connect, please send me a message here or send me a text: (510) 993-5952. I would love to schedule you for a consultation to see if we would be a good fit to work together. I accept insurance payments and we can discuss that during our consultation to see if your insurance will accept the services I offer! Payment plans are available for parents who may not have insurance coverage but see my services as a need.

Hello! My name is Briahna and I am a full spectrum doula and lactation counselor. As a mother of 3, I have experienced all the joys of motherhood and the challenges that come with it. After birthing my son in 2016, I knew I wanted to support other birthing people. I believe child birth to be a transformative and rewarding experience while understanding how difficult it can be. My hope as a doula is that I can help other mamas navigate the complexities of child birth and mothering through education, holistic practices and tradition.

Hi! My name is Keyani and it's so lovely to meet you! I am a certified birth, postpartum, and pregnancy and infant loss doula. I'm located in the East Bay and serve the San Fransico area. Before becoming a doula I was a nanny primarily to infants for 3 years. I provide trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and non-judgemental care. Nobody knows your baby better than you, and I will support you!

Hello! I am an experienced doula currently moving back to the Bay Area from Santa Cruz. I am passionate about providing each family with an individualized experience. Recognizing that that every parent and child is different. My vast experience supporting mothers who have all made different birth and parenting choices has left me with a very expanded understanding of different infant care methods, personality styles, parenting philosophies and much more.

Hey there! I'm Jay, a passionate postpartum doula specializing in all things foodie goodness, self-care, and tackling the maternal health crisis head-on. With 8 years of invaluable newborn experience under my belt, I transitioned into becoming a dedicated postpartum doula 4 years ago. My mission? To ensure that all the mamas and families I support know they are my #1 priority, and that I've always got their back. Beyond doula care, I love whipping up delicious meals, crafting nourishing face masks, offering soothing yoni steams to my clients, and so many more self care hacks to keep a piece of you during this transition. Let's navigate this transformative journey together!

My name is Luisa, I've been a nanny for about 7 years, and a doula for 3 year. Despite having only been a doula for 1 year, I have a lot of experience, especially with newborns, premature babies, twins, and families for which I worked for years with babies that I took care of from infancy until they went to daycare. I'm passionate about what I do, I love being able to take care of "my" babies and provide assistance to families, making the baby's arrival into the family the smoothest, full of love and a nourishing environment. I'm taking a break from my nanny job, and focusing on some courses and certificates that I want to take this year. Please let me know if you think we can be a good fit. I look forward to an opportunity to work with your family. Thank you! Luisa S.

I am a birth doula with over 40 years experience and I had the pleasure of supporting over 1000 births . I look forward to helping you have an informed empowered and beautiful birthing experience,

I experienced my first birth at 12 years old and knew from then on that I wanted to be involved in birth work and babies. After reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth during my first pregnancy, I was introduced to the term “doula” and knew that I wanted to be one. With the birth of my second child and having a doula, I KNEW that this was my calling. I am especially passionate about working with families of color and other marginalized communities that need support during pregnancy and beyond. I believe that everyone and anyone should have access to doula support. I am excited about the opportunity to support families in their birth and post-partum journey! Random facts about me: I have a daughter and a son. I think that dogs are a gift to humans. I am an avid reader- I can usually be found listening to an audio book throughout the day. I am currently a pre-counseling student with an end goal of earning my Doctorates degree to be a therapist. I am as passionate about mental health as I am about birth work. I look forward to supporting you and your family!

Hello everyone! I'm so excited to introduce myself to you and share a little about what I do! My name is Kirsten Junghans and I am a DTI full spectrum doula, sleep trainer and postpartum chef. I serve the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a single mother to an 11 year old kiddo named Ivy. As a doula my job is to make sure you know that your curiosities, concerns and questions are valid. The need to be reassured and supported are normal and valid as well. I am an advocate for all birthing individuals. With that being said, it is my responsibility and honor to comfort and support you in labor. I will tirelessly advocate for you to have the birth you want, to answer your questions and to explain what is happening. However, I will not be taking away your power by making every decision for you. This is your body, your birth and your baby. My job as your advocate and support person is to make sure you are informed of all your options, so that you don't ever lose your rights to bodily autonomy when you walk into the hospital. As your advocate I will do my utmost to support you and your choices while explaining your options to you. You are still in control, and that is very important to me! As a postpartum doula, I never overlook the importance of following up with you after your baby's birth. I will support you in the days, weeks or even months afterward. There are many types of support I offer including, feeding support, emotional support, helping you find a rhythm, preparing meals, and holding the baby so you can sleep. Everything I do is done to empower you and help you feel confident in your new role. The most important thing I do during the postpartum period is encourage you to rest and bond with your new baby. The weeks after birth are an immensely beautiful and emotional time. This is not the time to worry about cleaning and jumping back into your normal life. It's time to rest and get to know the child you've waited so long to meet!

My name is Krystal Brisette Vélez-Gómez-Edwards and I am of Indigenous-Mexicana and Nicaragüense descent. I am open to supporting all births of all beliefs and practices. I am passionate about my own cultural work and practicing as a traditional, Mexican doula, acknowledging birth as ceremony. My first career path was in nursing until I discovered my dismay with Western medicine and healthcare. Years later I experienced the birth of my son, Michael, who is now 16. I was 21 and had no support outside of my marriage, I had no clue what I was doing and I didn't know what I didn't know. I ate awfully and gained at least 70 pounds. When my water broke and I was admitted to the hospital, I was soon told I would need a cesarean due to my son going into "distress." I planned to have a natural birth, but here I was receiving an epidural (fentanyl!) and being cut open and tugged at from within. I was so detached from my own body. My baby was taken from the room and I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits and pleasure of skin-to-skin bonding, our 'golden hour' to breastfeed peacefully. I suffered from postpartum depression and learned to bury and forget the experience because I figured that's just how it was. It wasn't until years later that it came up for me and was a catalyst for many positive changes in my life. I was a few years into healing work with indigenous medicines and in one of my own ceremonies, I received a calling to bring ceremony back to birth, along with visions of burying a placenta at a sacred tree. I began researching traditional Mexican birth work to discover that this was in fact an indigenous tradition. I dedicated myself to the journey of birth work. I obtained training in many facets of holistic birth work and traditional, Mexican birth work, including herbalism to support birth and postpartum, womb healing, rebozo work, techniques for comfort and pain management as well as repositioning breech babies, lactation support, craniosacral therapy, cerrada de caderas (traditional closing ceremony), and the list continues to grow. I have been studying safe use of psychedelics during pregnancy and birth. As a traditional, certified holistic birth and postpartum doula, my primary role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to you during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and beyond. I believe birth work is sacred and magical. Most importantly, I'm passionate about incorporating traditional practices into my work, which means I can also draw on indigenous knowledge and rituals to enhance and support your desired birthing experience. Together, we'll navigate this journey, ensuring you feel empowered and well-supported throughout.

As a life coach and doula, my care philosophy is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and holistic support. I offer personalized support to help you navigate life’s transitions, from personal growth to motherhood. My approach combines experience in life coaching and doula care to meet each client where they are. My goal is to guide you with empathy through each transformative phase of life.

I've been a childcare provider for 8 years. Worked as a pediatric medical assistant, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and a nanny. I have a diverse background in childcare. I'm passionate, patient and dedicated to assisting your family in the best way possible. I support your parenting philosophy and your home to the fullest. I also provide help around the home whether that be cooking, cleaning or any light household chores. In terms of my achievements, I have had the privilege of helping numerous families navigate the wonderful yet challenging journey of welcoming a new baby into their lives. Through my work as a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. I have been able to support new mothers in their physical and emotional recovery while providing essential care for their newborns. By implementing effective sleep and feeding routines, I have helped establish a sense of calm and stability during the critical postpartum period.

MA’s Helping Hands provides you with a mother/daughter doula team that has a combined total of over 50 years experience working with women, their babies and their families during pregnancy, labor/delivery and through the postpartum period.

I believe every birthing person should have the right to a trauma free birth experience, where their beliefs, values and goals are heard and respected. Birthing bodies are powerful. My goal as a doula is to remind you of the power you hold. I have worked in the medical field for 13 years as a Certified Medical Assistant, Lead Medical Assistant Instructor, recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and gained Certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am a very motivated and determined person. As a dedicated mother and proud African American woman, my heart is deeply rooted in the wellbeing of our community. The glaring disparities in maternal health that disproportionately affect women of color are not just statistics to me; they are urgent calls to action that resonate with my own experiences and those of my loved ones. I am committed to leveraging my knowledge, resources, and voice to initiate and support sustainable changes within the healthcare system. My goal is to ensure that equitable, high-quality maternal care is not a privilege, but a standard afforded to all mothers, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through community outreach, advocacy, and education, I strive to contribute to a world where maternal mortality in underserved communities is not a grim expectation but a rare exception. My mission is to fight for a future where every mother’s life is given the value it unequivocally deserves.

My name is Fabiola and I’m a mother of four, and a grandmother of a sweet baby boy. I am a pregnancy & postpartum Doula. I offer comfort and emotional support during and after pregnancy.

I'm a certified Birth and postpartum doula and a Childbirth Educator. I've assisted in 15+ births. I'm very passionate about birth and helping families through their journey of childbirth. I would love to be your birth best friend.

I was finishing my career in the university when my mother offered me to come to the hospital where she worked as Pediatrician to help parents hold their babies or just have a break to eat or shower, I felt in love with that and decided to start studying to become a Newborn care specialist and later on Birth and Postpartum Doula and lactation counselor. I have been working with families for over 10 years and have seen the importance of the support Doulas bring to families and the difference we can make in their lives.

I am a wife, mom of three and a certified doula. I trained to be a doula in 2016 with the International Center for Traditional Childbearing. I trained also with the National Black Doulas Association, I am certified and a member of this organization as well. I have been working full time as a doula since June of 2019. I love educating my clients, supporting and helping them to advocate for the births that they want. My philosophy around birth and working with clients is that it's your birth. I am here to educate you and support you in your decisions.