Links to Childbirth Attendants, Doulas, and Educators

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Alabama:

Rachael Clare Balthazor, Doula , Owner - "Precious Beginnings Postpartum Doula Services"
Rachel Greater Huntsville, Alabama area.
Description: Postpartum Doula "The decision you make to have a doula will make a huge difference in your recovery from childbirth. Research has proven that doula support can reduce the incidence of postpartum depression, increase breastfeeding success, and enhance bonding. Being well rested and feeling nurtured is an important component to gaining confidence as a parent and a mother!"
Telephone: 256.325.6110 Address: Madison, Alabama
Email: rbalthazor@hotmail.com
Webpage: http://www.theholisticfamily.com Submitted: 01/21/06 Updated: 03/06/06

Tori Dennis, CPM, RN, CLD
Where: Southern TN and Northern AL
Description: Homebirth midwife and doula
Comments: I believe in the gentle birth process, with as little intervention as possible. I am a Certified Professional Midwife, a Certified Doula, and a Registered Nurse. I own a birth pool if waterbirth is desired.
Email: midwife@birthwithhope.com
Webpage: http://www.birthwithhope.com Submitted: 9/07/07

Judi Dupuy, CLD - "Mobile Labor Doulas"
Mobile, Alabama and surrounding areas including Keesler Air force Base
I am a certified labor doula. I have been a doula for two years providing doula services.
Telephone: 251-973-2294
Email: jrcrczlemom@hotmail.com Submitted: 06/30/05

Stacie Hunt, CPM, LMT, CH
Where: Middle TN. and North Al.
Comments: I offer homebirth midwifery services for middle TN and north AL. I believe that childbirth is a natural process that should be completed with as little intervention as possible. I have been in the midwifery field for more than ten years. I am also a licensed massage therapist and certified herbalist.
Telephone: 1-931-629-5043
Email: midwife@lorettotel.net Submitted: 6/05/07

Jennifer Landis, LD, CBE - "Sacred Mother Journey"
Huntsville and Decatur, AL
Description: Labor Support and Birth Mentor
Comments: I provide continuous, individualized attention, reassurance, and loving support to ensure that you have a safe and satisfying childbirth and the perfect environment for welcoming your little one. Services: Prenatal visit and consultation with mother and partner to discuss parents' desires and preparations for birth; Phone and e-mail support as needed during pregnancy and immediate post-partum; Labor support at home or hospital as needed; Will help to create a positive, lasting memory of childbirth;Knowledge about breast feeding techniques, common breast problems, and solutions.
I have been trained as a labor doula by CAPPA and maintain a membership with CAPPA intl. www.cappa.net I want to help empower parents to consciously create their birth experience. When I became pregnant with my daughter, I knew that I wanted to be an active participant in moulding my birth experience. It was difficult for me to find information on gentle birth alternatives. I hope to bridge the gap between services and information available for the thoughtful expectant parents.
Telephone: 256-489-6022
Email: jblandis100@aol.com Submitted: 07/26/05

Marla Magaha, CD(DONA) - "Emerald Coast Christian Doulas"
Marla Birth Doula (DONA) Labor Assistant/Monitrice (ALACE) Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Support.
Where: Pensacola, Florida and Foley, Alabama
Comments: Since 1983 it has been a wonderful blessing to assist women with the birth of their child. I believe knowledge empowers women to make educated choices about their births. As a birth Doula and Labor Support/Monitrice I support the woman in her choices during her pregnancy, labor and birth process. As a Childbirth Educator I will give you knowledge during you pregnancy so you can choose the best for you and your child.
As a Birth Doula I will be with you during your labor from the time you feel you need me to the birth and early postpartum. Also as a Monitrice I can give you support at home during labor with blood pressure checks, dilation checks and fetal heart tones. My training for a Doula is with (DONA) and (ALACE) as a Labor Support/Monitrice.
Email: birthrightdoula@aol.com Submitted: 11/04/05 Updated: 07/30/07

Tami & Ken Maloney, AAHCC
The Bradley Method of Childbirth
Where: Decatur, Alabama
Description: Childbirth Classes
Comments: Teaching since 1998 and having four natural births, Tami and Ken are excited to share their knowledge of The Bradley Method (r) of Childbirth! These classes are comprehensive in preparing for ALL aspects of birth and will leave couples feeling confident in their ability to discuss choices with their birth team, to have a low risk pregnancy and to trust the natural process!
Email: tami@naturalchildbirthresources.com
Webpage: http://www.naturalchildbirthresources.com Submitted: 08/30/05

Donna Mitchell, DEM - "Morning Star Community Midwives"
Where: central and north Alabama
Homebirth midwife
Comments: Homebirths, waterbirths
Telephone: 205 657 1845
Email: heartathome@att.net Submitted: 7/26/2006

Ashley Motzenbecker, CD (CBI) - "Wiregrass Doula Services"
Ashley Where: Dothan, AL
Description: Wiregrass Doula Services is located in Dothan, Alabama and serves the women in all the surrounding counties. I offer a comprehensive birth package to help you to have the birth you deserve.
Comments: As your doula I will help you prepare for your choices. I will be with you throughout labor and birth to provide reassurance, physical and emotional support and encouragement. I will suggest ways to improve progress and ease discomfort. I can offer hands on assistance with massage and gentle guidance. I am the one source of continuous care from the beginning to the end.
Telephone: (334) 726-9267
Email: apmotz@comcast.net
Webpage: http://www.wiregrassdoulaservices.com/ Submitted: 08/03/2007

Wendy Robertson, CLD, CBE - "Wendyrful DOULA Services"
Huntsville, AL
Description: Doula, Childbirth Education, Lactation Education
My name is Wendy and I am a mother of five. I have been studying natural childbirth and birthing options for over nine years. I joined the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) in 2001 when my family was stationed in Japan, and began their distance learning program for Doula Certification. I finished my certification as a Labor Doula here in Alabama with several hands-on training sessions, including Lactation Educator and Childbirth Educator classes. I have learned so much as well from attending women in labor as a doula, and from the births of my own five children. Helping a woman find her strength and power as she gives birth to her baby is a truly awesome experience, of which I am privileged to be a part. I am a member of Operation Special Delivery for spouses of personnel currently stationed overseas, and offer discounts to other military families.
I love helping pregnant and birthing mothers and families to have wonderful births. My philosophy is basically this: Read, Read, Read! Inform yourself, if you don’t know what choices you have, then you don’t have any choices.
Telephone: 256-783-9312
Email: doula@wendyrful.com
Webpage: http://www.wendyrful.com Submitted: 06/30/05

Jeanne Stolaas, Certified Doula (CBI), (DONA), CBE - "Doula Birthing Assistant Care"
Jeanne Huntsville, Madison Metro, AL
Description: Birth Doula and childbirth educator.
Comments: After giving birth to 6 children, I yearned to help other mothers with this very demanding physiological aspect of our womanhood. I understand the need of informed choices, a caring touch, and continual encouragement. My purpose in being a doula is to help you achieve your ideal experience while helping you not only cope with your labor, but also by giving you confidence in yourself. YOU can do this - and I can help.
Telephone: (256)852-7309
Address: Huntsville, AL
Email: jeanne@stolaas.com
Webpage: http://www.jeannestolaas.com Submitted: 3/19/06 Updated: 9/22/07

Alaska:

Angela Davis - "Family Doula Services"
Angela Where: Fairbanks, Alaska
Description: I am a doula helping support women while laboring and giving birth. To help your family have a special delivery.
Comments: To offer emotional and physical support to laboring moms and their families. Helping your family to have a special delivery that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Telephone: 907-458-7034
Address: 465 Kentshire Dr
Email: angela.davis@gci.net
Webpage: http://www.familydoulaservicesak.com Submitted: 6/27/07

Kelly Dunham, AAHCC - "Alaska Babies Childbirth"
Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes
Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska
Description: Bradley Method Childbirth Classes
Telephone: (907)274-2878
Email: childbirth@alaskababies.com Submitted: 05/16/05

Katie Garrity - "Lunar Baby Doula"
Fairbanks, AK
Description: doula, childbirth educator
Comments: I provide birth and postpartum doula services. I teach private childbirth classes. I also have a lending library.
Telephone:(907)451-0297
Email: lunarbabydoula@care2.com Submitted: 01/28/06 Updated: 18/04/2007

Georganne Hampton - "Cloud 9 Doula Services"
Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Educator
Fairbanks, Alaska and the surrounding area.
Providing emotional, educational, and physical support to birthing women and their families.
I have been a doula for over 5 years and feel it is an honor to be invited to such momentous occasions.
Telephone: 907-456-2229 (BABY)
Email: doula1@alaska.net
Webpage: http://www.cloud9doula.com/ Submitted: 08/12/04

Sonna Milliron,CD(DONA) - "Boreal Born Doula Service, (an extension of The Natural Wisdom Project)"
Where: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Description: Birth Doula
Comments: Free initial consultation, at least 2 prenatal visits, more if requested or necessary; book and video lending library; assistance with birth plan; personal childbirth education; sibling childbirth preparation; continuous support from the onset of labor through the entire birth process and two hours postpartum (more if necessary); birth photos and/or video; birth story; at least two postpartum visits; phone contact up to three months postpartum (more if necessary); referrals to postpartum doulas. Helping families to find, trust and follow their own Natural Wisdom.
Telephone: (907) 456-1437
Address: P.O. Box 378 Ester, Alaska 99725
Email: sonnamilliron@alaska.net Submitted: 10/07/05

Cindy Earley-Steinke, AAHCC
Anchorage
Description: Natural Childbirth Education - Bradley Method Natural Childbirth
Comments: Offering 12 week series in the Bradley Method in instructor's home.
Telephone: 907-344-6210
Email: arcticmama@gci.net
Webpage: http://www.childbirth.50megs.com Submitted: 03/20/06

Laura Tolman, CD
Description: ACBE certified doula and childbirth educator
Organization: Pregnancy, Babies and Such
Where: Anchorage
Description: Doula and Childbirth educator/ teacher
Comments: I provide personalized childbirth education in a classroom setting or in a private in-home individual setting for the mom and dad or support person. I also provide birth doula services which include pre-natal visits and help with birth plans and a post natal visit as well as attending the labor and delivery. I have many techniques and skills that would benefit a mother in labor and my desire is to help her achieve a positive birthing experience. I also have Christian birth information available if requested. Call or email me for more information regarding costs, class dates, and birth doula services. Thank you!
Telephone: 907-529-7403
Email: anchoragedoula@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://doulalaura.kids.homepagenow.com/ Submitted: 8/22/07

Ashleigh Welch, PBD, PPD - "Gentle Beginnings Birth and Postpartum Support Services"
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Fairbanks North Star borough, Fairbanks, Alaska and surrounding area.
Informed childbirth education classes, Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula Services, Belly Casting, Birth photos, Father to doula training class, Trust Birth pregnancy discuss groups. Young Parents support group, doula services and childbirth education program provided at no cost. All services are based on a sliding fee scale.
Telephone: Home 907-474-8020 Cell Number: 907-590-9952
Address: P.O. Box 462 Ester, AK 99725
Email: gentledoula1@hotmail.com AlaskaBirth@alaskabirth.com
Webpage: www.alaskabirth.com Submitted: 04/14/04 Updated: 7/20/07

Arizona:

Lea Blumberg, Director/ Founder - "New Life Awareness Institute"
Lea Phoenix, Arizona
HypnoBirthing, Doula, Prenatal Parenting, Hypnosis. The programs NLAI offer support not just the individual working through life issues, but educates parents before their children are born on the environment in which the baby develops. Empowering individuals and their families with knowledge, skills and choices to bring about the best possible solution for a happier life, a relaxed home and a healthy peaceful birth.
I am the Director of the Prenatal Parenting Program® for the state of Arizona where I have been studying and practicing since 1986. I have worked directly with children for children’s charity groups and Hospice since 1994. I am an Ordain Minister and hold practitioner certifications in Medical Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy®, Prenatal Parenting®, HypnoBirthing®, and Professional Labor Assistant. I am also a certified Master Teacher of Reiki and Karuna Reiki. I am a graduate of the HypnoBirthing Institute, Prenatal Parenting Institute, and the Institute of Medical Hypnosis were I studied with Dr. Michael Preston, PhD. I am registered with the International Center of Reiki Training and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, National Federation of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology, and Arizona Society for Professional Hypnosis.
Address: New Life Awareness Institute c/o Lea Blumberg P.O. Box 72108, Phoenix, Arizona 85050
Telephone: Office - 480-502-5074
Email: info@newlifeawareness.com
Webpage: http://www.newlifeawareness.com Submitted: 11/21/03 Updated: 07/30/07

Mani Canaday, RMT, CCBE, Doula/Monitrice, Student Midwife - "Healing Hands of AZ"
Where: Phoenix, AZ
Comments: I am student midwife, and am able to provide primary midwifery care under the direct supervision of the midwives I work with. I work independently as a doula, monitrice, and reiki master, and teach both private and group childbirth education classes.
Telephone: 602-400-0697
Address: Phoenix, AZ
Email: withwoman@gmail.com
Webpage: http://www.healinghandsofaz.com Submitted: 2/21/08

Wendi Cleckner, LM - "Global Midwifery"
Wendi Phoenix, AZ
Homebirth Midwife
Global Midwifery is a small homebirth practice run by three amazing licensed midwives. We offer preconception counseling, prenatal care, homebirth/waterbirth, postpartum and newborn care. We are lactation counselors and information specialists - we inform you so you can make good decisions. The first initial visit is free!
Experience: 3 years as a doctor's assistant, 14 months working overseas in a charity organization providing midwifery care to high risk patients. Currently involved with a small homebirth practice. See www.GlobalMidwifery.org for more information.
Telephone: 480.628.2135
Address: Chandler, AZ
Email: wendi_c@hotmail.com Wendi@ArizonaMidwives.com
Webpage: www.arizonamidwives.com Submitted: 03/28/05 Updated: 07/30/07

Jenny David, CD, CBE, (AAHCC), CBC - "Valley Childbirth Support Services"
Jenny Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Description: Labor Doula, Childbirth Education (Bradley Method), Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
Comments: Providing childbirth support to women in the Phoenix Metro area through doula services, childbirth education and breastfeeding support. I'm a native Arizonan and a certified teacher, with degrees from ASU and NAU in Education and have recently been taking classes in Women's Studies. I am married and am mother to three extraordinary children: two adults and one amazing four year old, (yes she was a wonderful surprise!) Through the experience and wisdom gained from my own birth experiences, as well as my busy life as mother and educator, I slowly came to realize that I was being called to work with pregnant and birthing women. In 2004, I certified as a childbirth instructor and doula with the American Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth, (AAHCC) - The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth. In 2006, I became a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and am continuing my education in the field of lactation support. I believe that pregnancy is a vitally important time in a woman's life, preparing her physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for the transition into becoming a mother.
As a labor doula and childbirth educator, part of my job is to provide you with information based on reliable, accurate evidence. After studying and reflecting on this information, you will then be prepared to make informed choices that are best for you, your baby, and your family. I am aware that the birthing experience is different for every mother and I am honored to be able to support women in the birth of their preference, therefore, I offer my services to all women, whether they are planning to birth in a hospital, birth center, or at home, supporting them through natural, medicated, or cesarean births. Giving birth is an experience that the mother will remember for the rest of her life, and I take seriously my commitment to nurture and protect the mother's memory of her birth experience.
Telephone: 602-670-4762
Email: jenny@valleychildbirth.com
Webpage: http://www.valleychildbirth.com Submitted: 08/13/07

Terry Emrick, RN, ICCE/CCCE, CD, MP, CPD - "Birth Matters!"
Phoenix, AZ
Description: I am a labor doula, post partum doula, childbirth educator, and massage practitioner. I have been certified to teach "Baby's First Massage" to new parents. I am also a CAPPA approved trainer for labor doulas, childbirth educators and post partum doulas.
Comments: Birth Matters is an organization that was developed to provide quality support for the childbearing family before, during, and after pregnancy and birth. I have a passion for working with birthing families, and have been doing so since 1988.
Telephone: 602-615-3966
Address: Phoenix, AZ
Email: Birthmater78@msn.com Submitted: 06/29/05

Lorraine Ferrante, LPN, BSW, - "Conscious Choices Doula Services"
Flagstaff, Arizona
Description: Pre and Post Natal doula services, breastfeeding counselor, student midwife. Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, Certified birth and postpartum doula.
Comments: I have been providing services to women for 12 years.
Email: setare88@hotmail.com
Webpage: www.consciouschoices.byregion.net Submitted: 04/05/2007

Michelina Harding, CBNE, RHt, CLA - "Birthnosis Institute"
Childbirth educator and labor assistant
Gilbert, Arizona
Comments: We believe that every woman should have the opportunity to use her natural birthing instincts to have an easier, more comfortable birth experience. Birthnosis will give the mother and her birth partner a better understanding of the birth process and will aid them in enjoying this experience.
Telephone: 480.218.1347
Email: michelina@azawareness.com
Webpage: http://www.azawareness.com Submitted: 04/23/03

Alison Haasch, Labor Doula/ Monitrice - "Birth Trust Doula Services"
Phoenix, AZ
Description: Doula/Monitrice, Childbirth Educator
Comments: I have been a childbirth educator since 1998 and a doula since 2000. Currently I am a student midwife. As a doula, I fully support a woman in her choices for her birthing experience. With my advanced skills beyond the traditional scope of a doula, I can provide parents with the peace of mind of labor monitoring until reaching their place of birth or calling their midwife to attend.
Telephone: 602-663-0631
Address: Queen Creek, AZ
Email: Alison@BirthTrust.com
Webpage: http://www.birthtrust.com Submitted: 12/09/05

Jennifer Hoeprich, CD(DONA) - "Desert Moon Doulas"
Where: Anthem, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale
Description: Doula and Childbirth Educator
SERVICES: Massage, Acupressure, Guided Imagery, Music, Prenatal Education, Continuous Labor Support, including endless suggestions for effective labor positions, Physical Support, Postpartum Services, Breastfeeding Support, Reiki Healing, Aromatherapy, Photos, Video, Free Labor Ball and Aromatherapy/Heat Therapy Rice Sock, and Free Access to the lending library of pregnancy books.
EDUCATION: I graduated from NAU in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in women's studies. I am currently a student midwife, and am certified in Level One Reiki Therapy. I am certified by DONA and have taken the preparatory class for Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) for Childbirth Education Certification. I belong to The Arizona Midwifery Institute, ADOBE, Nurturing Hearts Birth Services and Supported Birth of Arizona.
EXPERIENCE: I am experienced in the support of hospital births, birth center births and home births, including support of Bradley Method Couples, HypnoBirthing , VBAC and Water Births. I have also experienced my own unmedicated birth attended by a doula and midwife at Bethany Birth Center. I have been performing doula services since 2005.
BIRTH PHILOSOPHY: I trust birth. I believe that the thing most important to ensuring that a mom has a wonderful birth experience is her feeling of being supported 100% in whatever decisions she makes or actions she takes. I feel that my role as a doula is to empower moms in this most momentous time. Whether it be dancing with mom to get her back into the rhythm of labor or getting Dad a snack so he can reenergize and be there for mom, my goal is to provide continuous, unconditional support. Birth is amazing!
Telephone: (480) 239-2912
Email: info@desertmoondoulas.com
Webpage: http://www.desertmoondoulas.com Submitted: 8/19/07

Narsingh Khalsa, CD, AAHCC - "Family Born"
Phoenix, Arizona
Description: Childbirth educator, Doula, Yoga teacher, Midwifery student
Comments: Childbirth education the Bradley way. Learn and have fun at the same time. Take some time out of your busy day to learn how to relax and let go.. learn the complete course in childbirth education and how to be a labor support person.
Telephone: 602 253 6330
Email: familyborn@hotmail.com Submitted: 01/07/06

Jessica McWilliams
Where: Tucson, AZ
Description: Doula
Comments: I am committed to helping you create your best birth experience possible. I am trained to give continuous physical an emotional support during your labor including (but not limited to) massage, visualization, different positions, and breathing techniques. I look forward to making your childbirth experience as unique as you are!
Telephone: 5205913024
Email: BestBirth4You@aol.com Submitted: 27/03/2007

Jude Melton, Certified Professional Midwife, Doula, Childbirth Educator - "Sunrise Midwifery"
Jude Phoenix, Arizona
Description: Midwifery care
Comments: Complete maternity care including prenatal, birth and postpartum care, doula support, childbirth classes.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Telephone: 480-784-7396
Email: Jude@sunrisemidwifery.com
Webpage: http://www.sunrisemidwifery.com Submitted: 06/17/05

Danielle Muns, CD, CBE, Student Midwife - "Supported Birth of Arizona"
Phoenix, West Valley, Arizona
Doula and Childbirth Educator, student midwife
Childbirth Education - Helping you make conscious choices about the birth of your baby based on a combination of technical knowledge, confidence in the natural process of birth, self explorations and different pain coping tools and techniques.
Birth Doula Support - I am trained to provide continuous emotional and physical support during labor as needed: massage, help with birthing positions, herbal remedies and means of natural induction, a calm reassuring presence, advocacy for your wishes in a hospital setting, initial breastfeeding guidance and much more. I am a mother of three boys, two born in a hospital and my last born at home in the water using the HypnoBirthing Method. I have been a doula since 2003. I am also a childbirth educator and Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor. I know that every woman possesses the power and strength to guide her on her journey to motherhood. I am honored to attend births, and amazed every time!
Telephone: (623) 547-0980
Address: 13630 West Denton Street, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340
Email: danielle@supportedbirthaz.com
Webpage: http://www.supportedbirthaz.com Submitted: 07/07/04 Updated: 07/30/07

Angela Palmer, CD(DONA) - "Head First Doulas"
Angela Where: Tucson, Arizona
Description: Originally from South Carolina I moved around a lot as a child. I settled in Tucson because that's where the love of my life was. I've been drawn toward pregnancy and babies since I was little. I started out babysitting, then when I was old enough began working in daycare. I wanted to be closer to the birth scene so when I learned about what a doula does I knew I had found my calling. I may someday pursue midwifery but for now I love being a doula.
Once I knew I was going to go through with it I started racking my brain for a name. I wanted something light and fun that made sense with what I do. My husband actually came up with Head First thinking well babies come out head first. I loved it because in an ideal world they do come out head first but also because as a doula I focus on moms "head" first.
Email: headfirstdoulas@msn.com
Webpage: http://www.headfirstdoulas.com Submitted: 9/13/07

Stephanie Soderblom, AZCBE AZCD CCCE CD(DONA) CLD CAAC CBC
-"Nurturing Hearts Birth Services"
Where: Phoenix Arizona
Description: Apprentice Midwife, Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor, Doula and Childbirth Educator Trainer, Pregnancy/Birth Photographer
Comments: Nurturing Hearts Birth Services offers complete care for the expectant family.
I am a wife and mother of four who is a certified doula, certified childbirth educator, and certified breastfeeding counselor. I have been attending births since 1995. Not only was I born in Arizona, I am a fifth generation Arizonian who is honored to be helping families have a better birth experience, if not directly, then through those I have trained as doulas and childbirth educators.
Although I proudly support families with any type of birth, my specialties include VBACs, homebirths, and pregnancy after infertility. While my home and office are in Mesa, I travel all over the valley (and surrounding areas).
Telephone: 480-659-4162
Email: stephanie@soderblom.net
Webpage: http://www.azdoulas.com Submitted: 09/24/06

Greta Sprenkeling - "AZ Birth Connection"
Certified Doula, Pregnancy yoga instructor, Prenatal massage
Scottsdale and surrounding areas, Arizona
Bringing breakthrough methods for labor and birth without medication.
Uninterrupted care, guidance and encouragement.
Massage and counter pressure, help with positioning and breathing.
Providing emotional wellbeing, physical comfort and keep fear and anxiety out of the room.
Also prenatal and postpartum massage and yoga classes.
Telephone: 623-225-7276
Email: greetspr@cox.net Submitted: 01/19/05

Shannon Tuke, CD - "Baby Steps Birth and Labor Support"
Shannon Where: Throughout the Phoenix Valley. Arizona
Description: Doula, Childbirth Educator
Comments: I am a doula because I believe in giving women more choices in birthing. I have a passion for helping prevent cesareans and experience in VBAC. I have three children and I believe that their births led me to my journey in becoming a doula, and I am very thankful for that.
Telephone: 520-413-3053
Email: shannontuke@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://www.supportedbirthaz.com Submitted: 8/25/2006 Updated: 07/30/07

Noelia M. Waldo, CD(DONA) HCHI - "Tranquility Birth Services"
Noelia Phoenix Metro area, AZ
Description: Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Classes and Birth Doula Services
Comments: I provide doula services to the women of Maryland with care and compassion. Belly Casting is also available.
Telephone: 480-295-0895
Address: Mesa, AZ
Email: tranquilitybirth@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://www.tranquilitybirth.com Submitted: 09/06/05 Updated: 7/2/2008

Pam White, Licensed Midwife - "Birth at Home"
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Description: Homebirth midwife
Comments: I have been practicing midwifery in Phoenix since 1984. I love working with strong birthing women and I feel blessed to have many of them in my life. My practice is family centered with lots of waterbirths.
Telephone: 602-494-4092
Email: myobirth@cox.net Submitted: 03/04/2007

Cristina Wong, HBCE - "Peaceful Birthing"
Where: Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ
Description: Childbirth Educator
Comments: HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method, is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by hypnosis techniques, providing the missing link, that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing in a way that most mirrors nature. Emphasis is placed on both pregnancy and childbirth as well as on HypnoBirthing®. As a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow and as old as ancient times. It is presented in five childbirth classes, 2 ½ hours each.
Peaceful Birthing also provides birthing tubs for a four week rental period. delivery and pick-up provided in the Phoenix Metro area.
Telephone: 602-430-6867
Email: peacefulbirthing@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://www.myspace.com/peacefulbirthing Submitted: 11/13/07

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California:

Jennifer Acuna - " Best Start San Diego"
Doula, Childbirth & Lactation Educator
San Diego, California
Doula Services, Childbirth Classes, Breastfeeding assistance, Belly Casting, Expect/Newborn Photography. Because you and your baby deserve the Best...Best Start San Diego.
Telephone: (619) 938-0083
Email: Jenn@BestStartSD.com Submitted: 02/01/04

Cheryl Albers, CCE, CD, CLD, CMT, CIMI - "Birthnanny Doula Services, Etc"
Where: I live in Modesto CA---and provided services to the Central Valley and Bay Areas
Description: Childbirth Education, Birth Doula, Massage Therapy/Acupressure, Infant Massage Instruction. Happiest Baby Educator, Nurturing Parent Educator
Comments: I am passionate about birth!  It is an honor to be part of a family's birthing experience.  My sincere wish is to provide the families that I serve with trust, confidence, encouragement and knowledge; so they are able to have the best birth experience possible. It all begins with BIRTH!
Telephone: (209) 606-7779
Address: P O Box 1361 Modesto CA  95353
Email: cheryl@birthnanny.com
Webpage: http://www.birthnanny.com                                            Submitted: 06/30/05

Terri Babin - "Terri's Tender Touch"
Professional Doula, Dona and ALACE Trained
San Diego, Ca
Labor Support Doula, Pregnancy Massage & Sibling Prep. Classes
I believe that the way a woman wants to give birth is HER CHOICE! As doula I educate, support and protect her choices. My services include 2 prenatal visits, support during labor, help with breastfeeding, 1 postpartum visit, 24 hour phone support and a wonderful lending library of books, videos & educational tools. I also offer additional services including prenatal massage, sibling prep. classes, blessing way planning and breastfeeding support. All of my services are FREE to teen mothers! Congratulations on your pregnancy, the best is yet to come!
Telephone: (858)405-7810
Email: Terribnsd@sbcglobal.net Submitted: 02/28/05

Justine Backhaus, LM, CPM - "Family Midwifery Service"
Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Lancaster, Palmdale & the Kern River Valley, CA
Description: Homebirth Midwife, Hospital Labor Support / Doula
Comments: Midwives are experts in normal childbirth, maternity care and well woman care. We believe in a womans innate ability to give birth. We provide gentle, nurturing and physiologically based midwifery care. We respect you, your family and your beliefs. As a Certified Professional Midwife, I encourage and support women to use movement, water, massage and relaxation during natural childbirth. My job is one of patience, support and guidance as you need it. Developing a trusting and nurturing relationship with you and your family is an important part of the care provided by Family Midwifery Service. A midwife knows that a woman labors best in an environment where she feels safe and uninhibited, with attendants whom she knows and trusts. At Family Midwifery Service we recongnize that birth is a unique process that unfolds differently for each mother and baby. We view pregnancy, l abor and birth as normal, healthy events and understand that birth is a complex and empowering life experience for women and their families. We welcome family and friends to actively participate in the pregnancy, labor and birth if the mother desires. Every woman has the right to choose where and with whom she has her baby..
Telephone: 661-821-0659
Email: mamaforhumankind@aol.com
Webpage: http://www.homebirthmidwife.net Submitted: 12/05/05 Updated: 05/21/08

Janet Baird, R.Y.T. - "Sattva Yoga and Pilates"
Rocklin, CA
Pre and Post-Natal Yoga Teacher
Comments: Enjoy the energy between and connection with other moms-to-be while preparing your mind and body for labor, delivery, and recovery. Breath work and meditation will be used to help mentally prepare for this exciting time. Poses will focus on building strength and stamina while opening your body. Also learn poses to help alleviate some symptoms of pregnancy. This class is appropriate for all levels of students throughout any stage of pregnancy who want to build confidence in and attain a better awareness of their body.
Email: bairdjanet@hotmail.com
Webpage: http://www.FamilyMidwifery.com Submitted: 04/28/05 Updated: 05/21/08

Cheryl K. Baker, AAHCC, CD (DONA),
Cheryl Bradley Method Childbirth Instructor, Certified Labor Doula, Lactation Educator
Birth Partners
Santa Monica & Greater Los Angeles, California
Description: Childbirth, breastfeeding, CPR, Infant Care classes & Labor Support Doulas
Comments:   Birth Partners is a complete pre and post natal education center.  Located in Santa Monica, Ca.,  we offer classes in Childbirth (Bradley and Lamaze), Breastfeeding, Baby Care and  Infant CPR.  Our Instructors are all experienced and certified in their fields.
We also have Labor and Post-partum Doulas that will help you prepare for your birth and beyond.
We have a full service Medela Rental Station.  Breast pump rentals and sales and private consultations with an experienced consultant will help make your breastfeeding experience more enjoyable.  See us for a personal bra fitting.  We work on an appointment basis to insure your privacy and comfort.
Telephone: 310-837-5686
Address: 1750 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 206, Santa Monica, California
Email: Cheryl@Birthandbeyond.net
Webpage: http://www.Birthandbeyond.net                                      Submitted: 09/24/05

Judy Ballinger, RN, doula, certified in acupressure and jin shin jyutsu
Judy Serving the San Francisco bay area - east bay mostly
Doula Plus Acupressure
Birth and postpartum doula, acupressure/jin shin jyutsu for pregnancy. I view birth from a world and historic perspective; drawing from both western and eastern health views, providing prenatal acupressure / jin shin jyutsu; providing birth doula services and/or postpartum services.
Pregnancy and birth are not medical procedures; they are mysteries that we are allowed to participate in.
Telephone: (510) 236-1543
Email: aksharadoula@mac.com
Webpage: www.doulaplusacupressure.com Submitted: 11/26/05

Deanna Barberino, CD (DONA) - "San Diego Doulas"
Deanna Where: San Diego, CA
Description: Antepartum, Labor & Postpartum Doula Services
Comments: Giving birth to a child is an amazing and extraordinary experience! However, Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum can be overwhelming for many Moms, Dads and Families. I am a Antepartum, Labor and Postpartum Doula here in San Diego. I am committed to help make this very special time in your life as wondrous and stress-free as possible.
Email: deanna@sandiegodoulas.com
Webpage: http://www.sandiegodoulas.com/ Submitted: 11/2/2006

Gail Barela, AAHCC CD(DONA)pending, CLE (CAPPA)- "Birth Option Services"
Where: Long Beach, South Bay, Beach Cities, Los Angeles, Orange County
Description: Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes, Labor/Birth Doula, Birthing Tub Rental
Comments: My husband and I teach natural childbirth classes to couples.
I teach breastfeeding to moms and moms to be.
We rent birthing tubs. We are the proud parents to Andrea 28, Jacqueline 24, Aaron 22, Joshus 4 and Jonathan 2
Telephone: 310.308.8947
Email: birthoptionservices@yahoo.com
Webpage: hhttp://www.birthoptionservices.com Submitted: 4/4/2008

Jeanne Batacan, CMA, ICCE, CLC, ICD - "Mothers & Babies First"
Where: Santa Clara County (South)
Description: Childbirth, Parenting & Lactation Education; Doula; Lactation Consultant; "Happiest Baby" Instructor
Comments: Serving the South County, I provide in home classes, Birth and Postpartum services as well as affordable lactation consults.
I am a member of Bay Area Birth Information, the only non-profit, non-affiliated birth resource center in the county (BayAreaBirthInfo.org).
Telephone: 408-779-7479
Email: mamajb@msn.com
Webpage: http://mothersandbabiesfirst.com Submitted: 6/13/07

Marie-Paul Baxiu, Founder/Owner - "Childbirth Hypnosis Training"
Clinical Certified Hypnotherapist, Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor, Professional Labor Support, Reiki Practitioner, and On the board of Directors of Birthing the Future. Marie-Paul Baxiu has been seen on NBC,
Childbirth Hypnosis Training and labor support are offered.
The greater Los Angeles, San Bernardino Valley, Riverside, Bakersfield (2hrs away, anywhere from LA), CA, USA
Hypnotherapy, Childbirth Education comes along with the Hypnosis Training, as well as Reiki treatment which can all enhance the birth process.
With Hypnosis, guided visualization, NLP you learn how to stay calm, relaxed, and focused through the process of giving birth. With Reiki during labor you release the pain sensation and remain focused thus facilitating the prenatal and perinatal bonding.
We dedicate ourselves and training, so that mom-to-be have a real choice and a wonderful journey, as they take charge of their own process from conception to birth. Go see our birth stories at: http://www.easybirthing.com/birth_images.htm
Telephone: 888-218-4614
Address: P.O. Box 34966, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Email: mariepaul@easybirthing.com
Webpage: http://www.easybirthing.com Submitted: 11/14/04

Michelle Bellamy, HCHI, AT, MT - "Mia Luna Holistic Services"
Simi Valley, CA
Description: Childbirth, Pre-Natal Consciousness and Bonding, Aromatherapist, Theta Healing Practitioner, Natural Childbirth Educator
Comments: My passion is educating women about all of the wonderful choices they have for their pregnancy and birth. My classes are complete childbirth education with the important addition of Hypnosis for Childbirth. You will learn how to use self-hypnosis to relax every part of your body and allow it to open to birth your baby with little or no drugs at all.
Telephone: 818-266-9699
Email: mialuna@sbcglobal.net
Webpage: http://www.valleyhypnobabies.com Submitted: 02/26/06

Niccole Blalock, CD, CLA, CBE - "Birth Dreams Childbirth Services"
Niccole Childbirth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Infant/Child CPR First Aid Instructor AMC (American Red Cross)
San Francisco Bay Area, Tri-Valley Contra Costa, Napa/Sonoma, California
Birth and postpartum doula assistance, childbirth education, labor comfort packs for childbirth, organic herbal products.
My services cover a variety of pregnancy and postpartum needs and has been referred by many doctors, nurses, and birth professionals.
Telephone: (510) 205-6133
Email: doulabynature@comcast.net
Webpage: http://doulabynature.net/ Submitted: 01/01/05

Laura Bloem, CLD, CCE (CAPPA), Certified Massage Therapist - "In A Heartbeat Childbirth Services"
Where: Ventura County and West San Fernando Valley
Description: Labor support and childbirth preparation classes, massage therapy and craniosacral work.
Comments: I believe that all laboring mommies deserve to have the support they need during such a vulnerable time. I aim to comfort and calm using techniques that do work for mama, not what I think should work. I also especially enjoy teaching parents and caregivers how to massage their infants.
Telephone: (805) 498-8049
Address: Newbury Park California
Email: ljbloem@verizon.net
Webpage: http://www.inaheartbeatdoula.com Submitted: 01/20/08

Angelique Boynton, .Ed, HCHI, CD - "The Natural Way"
Where: Costa Mesa, California
Description: Master's degree in Education, Hypnobabies Instructor, Certified Doula and Hypno-Doula
Comments: I am passionate about natural childbirth and easy pregnancies. Hypnobabies is a natural childbirth education course that is 2-3 hours per class, one day a week for 6 weeks. I also offer Doula and Hypno Doula services. I have a 2 year old son whom I birthed naturally. I believe that women can have an easy and comfortable birth. My goal is to help make this experience positive and wonderful.
Telephone: 714-330-5663
Email: angelique@naturalstart.net
Webpage: http://www.naturalstart.net Submitted: 11/07/07

Darla Burns, CD (DONA) - "In Due Time Doula Services"
Darla Southern California
Description: Childbirth Educator, Certified Labor Doula,
Certified Lactation Educator, Certified Childbirth Educator
I provide continuous emotional, physical and informational support to my client and her partner throughout the labor and delivery process. I help to take the fear out of labor and delivery so the parents to be can have a beautiful birth experience. I service the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. Call me for more info...I would love to talk to you!
1. Postpartum Doula 2. Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor 3. Infant Massage Instructor
Telephone: 661-294-5009
Email: darla@douladarla.com
Webpage: www.douladarla.com Submitted: 03/16/04 Updated: 07/30/07

Samantha Bushong - "Trust Birth Doula Services"
Where: Santa Clara, CA
Description: Doula/Childbirth Educator
Telephone: 408.835.3067
Email: samantha@itrustbirth.com
Webpage: http://www.itrustbirth.com Submitted: 27/01/2007

Amie Butman - "Mommy, Baby & Me"
San Diego, CA and Atlanta, GA
Postpartum Doula
Comments: Mommy, Baby & Me is a postpartum doula service that assists new parents with postpartum needs and newborn care when they bring their newborn home. Mommy, Baby & Me has been in business for 12 years and prides itself on providing our clients with a wealth of information that gets them on the right track with their new family. Please contact us for more information!
Telephone: (760) 216-6367
Email: amie@mommybabyandme.com
Webpage: http://www.mommybabyandme.com Submitted: 05/17/05

Mary Cacciapaglia - "Mary Cacciapaglia, Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Support"
Where: San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County
Description: Postpartum Doula
Comments: I am passionate about helping families after the birth of their newborn. To have the opportunity to help a family transition to their "new normal" is a gift I cherish. My aim is to help parents gain confidence in their parenting skills and work myself out of a job.
Telephone: (818)451-8560
Address: West Hills, California
Email: mary.cacciapaglia@hotmail.com
Webpage: hhttp://www.marycacciapaglia.com Submitted: 05/02/08

Michelle-icholle Calareso, Doula, DONA Trained
Where: San Francisco California
Description: Birth Doula
Comments: I offer gentle mothering to the mother before, during and after labour.
Email: mdrahmin@gmail.com Submitted: 12/30/06

Sheila Cameron, CD(DONA)
Where: Tracy, Manteca, and Stockton, CA
Description: Doula
Comments: My services will include: (2)Prenatal and (2) postpartum visits, in your home, or an agreed upon location. Visits arranged according to our mutual schedules
Will last an average of 1 to 2 hours, subject to cancellation and rescheduling due to other clients births. Uninterrupted attendance at your birth by me. We can begin in early labor at your home or meeting at the hospital. Continuous Physical and emotional support during labor and delivery.
I will remain at the hospital for 2 hours following the birth of your baby, for any assistance you may need, including breast-feeding support.
I my services may also include these other services which I am professionally qualified to perform: Childbirth education, Practicing labor support techniques
Birth plan counseling, Professional referrals, Massage
I would like to receive a call from you following your prenatal appointments with your care provider. I am in love with the labor and birth process and it would be an honor to share my time, knowledge with you!
Telephone: 209-814-0851
Address: Tracy, CA
Email: makaleho@sbcglobal.net Submitted: 05/02/2007

Jen Camomile - "Sundance Childbirth Services"
Where: Moorpark, CA
Description: Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
Comments: Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator, serving Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley. I support women in hospital, home and birth center births.
Telephone: (805) 217-5072
Email: jen@sundancedoula.com
Webpage: hhttp://sundancedoula.com/ Submitted: 07/16/08

Christy Collins - "Gentle Birth Midwifery"
Where: California - Tehachapi, Bakersfield, Rosamond, Lancaster, Palmdale, Acton, Pearblossom, Little Rock, Apple Valley, Green Valley
Description: Home Birth and Water Birth Midwife and Hospital Doula. Student Midwife and Midwife's Assistant for 3 years and Doula for 11 years.
Comments: I believe in preserving the sanctity of birth and honoring both mother and baby in a gentle, respectful manner. For low-risk mothers, birth is a natural life process and should not be turned into a medically controlled procedure. If you are seeking a gentle, loving birth for yourself, your baby, and your family, feel free to call or e-mail me with further questions. Initial consultations are always free of charge and if you have a PPO insurance, they will usually cover 60% or more of our entire service. All or most prenatal appointments are in your own home as well as lab services.
Telephone: 661-435-8230
Email: KernAngelesBirth@aol.com
Webpage: hhttp://www.gentlebirthmidwifery.com Submitted: 4/26/2008

Rebecca Davis, Doula
Rebecca Sonoma and Napa Counties, CA
Comments: I support childbearing women and their families emotionally, physically and offer information that is needed to create Positive Birth Experiences.
I offer tips on positioning, comfort measures and make suggestions that will encourage and empower families. My energy and participation level adjusts to each birth differently depending what is needed of me/or what is requested by families.
Being a Doula is my passion.
Email: Becca_Davis@msn.com
Webpage: http://www.geocities.com/doulas_divine/ Submitted: 03/30/06

Ronnie Falcao - "Gentle Birth"
Ronnie Licensed Midwife
I live in Mountain View, California and serve birthing families throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties and parts of Alameda County.
If you are looking for a birth attendant who is committed to providing the best possible prenatal and birth care, please contact me at 650-961-9728
I am also available as a doula to provide midwifery labor support for home or hospital births. I offer customized hypnotherapy services during pregnancy for anxiety, hyper emesis, breech and childbirth preparation for special circumstances. In special circumstances, I can provide hypnosis during labor and birth as part of my usual doula services. My services include the use of a birth tub for laboring or water birth. These tubs are also available for discounted rental when available
Email: ronnie@gentlebirth.org
Webpage: http://www.gentlebirth.org/ronnie/index.html Submitted: 09/06/01

Summer Finley, DIT - "Breathe Easy Doula Services"
Summer Where: Santa Cruz and San Jose Area
Description: Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Doula
Comments: I offer Doula Services for a discount rate until I am certified. My going rates are $250 to $400.
Telephone: 831-419-3688
Address: P.O. Box 967 Ben Lomond, Ca 95005
Webpage: http://www.BreatheEasyDoula.com Submitted: 6/9/2008

Esther Gallagher, BA, BSS, Doula, CBE
Esther Where: San Francisco, CA
Description: birth and postpartum doula; childbirth, postpartum and early parenting education and support.
Comments: Midwifery background and education, anthropology, and two grown children. 27 years experience, education and training. Thirteen years in San Francisco.
"Your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum needs are unique. They should be attended to with mindfulness, flexibility, expertise, and respect.
I have provided nurturing physical, social, and emotional support to families for the last two decades. My twenty-five years of education and experience in the fields of perinatal care and education, midwifery, anthropology and philosophy make me uniquely qualified to attend to your birth and postpartum needs.
I can help you cope with the changes and challenges that pregnancy brings, prepare for parenthood, and plan the kind of birth you want. I can be at your side during labor and childbirth. And after your baby is born, I can take care of you while you learn to take care of your baby."
Email: esthergallagher@sbcglobal.net
Webpage: http://www.esthergallagher.com Submitted: 10/15/05

Kris Garcia, LM, CPM - "Birthright Midwifery"
Sacramento and surrounding counties, California, USA
Description: Midwife
Homebirth, waterbirth, prenatal, intra-partum and postpartum care. Well woman, baby care. Homeopathy. We serve a large area including parts of the following counties: Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus and San Joaquin.
Telephone: 916-974-1400
Email: homebirth@sbcglobal.net Submitted: 10/29/04

Lisa Gartin, RN, CLEC, LCCE, CD - "Birthright! RN"
Lisa Fresno, Ca.
Description: Birth Doula, Lamaze Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator, RN... MOM!
Comments: I specialize in hospital births and VBAC'S, but I LOVE home births too!! I teach breastfeeding classes as well as do private consultation. I perform blessing way ceremonies and do Belly Casting. I am an active member of our local breastfeeding taskforce, Lamaze and La Leche League and DONA International. I currently do consultation for Early Head Start in Fresno as well as training to local agencies. I believe all families deserve to know what ALL their options are in childbirth so that they can make informed choices.
Address: 4634 N. Safford Ave, Fresno, Ca. 93704 Telephone: 559-225-2012
Email: lisa@birthrightrn.com
Webpage: http://birthrightrn.com Submitted: 11/21/05 Updated: 07/30/07

Susan Gill, LM, CPM -"Blessed Beginnings Midwifery"
Susan Blessed Beginnings has 2 midwives to meet your every need. The Midwives are highly trained and professional as well as being caring and compassionate. Your baby deserves a Blessed Beginning!
Serving the Inland Empire, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties as well as southeastern Los Angeles county (Pomona to Pasadena) California, with Midwifery Care and childbirth classes.
Email: susan@blessedbeginnings.net
Telephone: 714-639-7530
Webpage: http://www.blessedbeginnings.net Submitted: 01/23/04

Alicia Gutierrez - "Little Blessings"
Alicia Inland Empire, Orange County, California Areas
Description: A Birth Doula
Comments: I help provide physical, emotional and informational support to expectant families.
Please call or email for more information about my services or for a FREE Information packet.
Telephone: (951)275-2459 or (951)637-8302
Email: alicia@littleblessingsdoula.co Submitted: 06/14/05

Abigal H. Hagar- "Sacramento Lamaze Childbirth Class"
Where: Sacramento, California
Description: Natural childbirth classes, ICEA certified educator and doula
Comments: Private sessions teach you about the birth process and how to trust your body. Class provides practical techniques that prepare you to labor confidently without medication.
Telephone: 916-596-0425
Email: lamazeclass@gmail.com
Webpage: http://lamazeclass.googlepages.com/home Submitted: 6/11/07

Mireille Halley - "Ordinary Miracles"
Childbirth Educator, Doula
LA and Orange County areas, California
Doula services (DONA) and Childbirth Education (ALACE)
I provide evidence based information on medications and interventions used in childbirth today, so that you can make the best informed decisions for your family.
You only birth this baby once, Make it the best possible! :)
Telephone: 562) 537-9442
Email: birth@ordinary-miracles.com
Webpage: http://www.ordinary-miracles.com Submitted: 04/08/04

Tracy Hartley, CD (DONA) - "B*E*S*T Doula Service"
Tracy Los Angeles and surrounding areas, California
Description: Birth doula
Comments: Birth Empowerment Support Team (B*E*S*T Doula Service) has supported hundreds of families throughout the greater Los Angeles area since 1996.
Services include HypnoBirthing, Reiki, Birthing From Within, Spinning Babies, newborn care, breastfeeding support, birth and pregnancy photography and homebirth midwifery.
Telephone: 877.436.8528
Address: Alhambra, CA
Email: tracy@bestdoulas.com
Webpage: http://www.bestdoulas.com/ Submitted: 02/15/03 Updated: 9/10/07

Wendy Jama, RN,CCE,CBC - "Childbirth Education Classes & Products, Inc."
CECP Where: Southern California
Description: Childbirth Education Classes for expectant parents. (also) Manufacturer of products for childbirth educators.
Comments: Provides In-Home Private Childbirth Classes for: Natural Childbirth, Preparation for Hospital Birthing, Waterbirthing, Birthing for Multiples, Newborn Care Classes. In-Home Support Service: Postpartum In-Home Visit for Breastfeeding and Newborn Care Support.
All services are provided by a licensed registered Nurse certified childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor.
Email: registrar@classesforchildbirth.com
Webpage: http://www.classesforchildbirth.com Submitted: 12/01/07 Updated: 5/20/2008

Julie Johnson, CD - "My Birth Angel"
Southern California, mainly Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Doula Services, Lactation Consulting and answer basic childbirth and breastfeeding education questions.
Find a doula, share your birth experience or find information regarding the benefits of having a doula, going to a Lamaze or hypnobirthing class or get professional breastfeeding support. Telephone: (951) 818-4424
Email: julie@mybirthangel.com
Webpage: http://www.mybirthangel.com Submitted: 04/15/06

Audrey Kalman, CD (DONA) - "A Sacred Space for Birth"
Certified Birth Doula - Lactation Peer Counselor
San Mateo, California (cover entire Peninsula)
Birth can be a transformative experience. Often, however, our culture fails to allow women to make this discovery. My mission is to create a safe emotional harbor where birthing mothers and their families can experience and honor birth -- whatever that experience may be for them. I am dedicated to creating greater awareness among parents-to-be of the transformative power of birth.
Telephone: 650-303-2405
Email: audreydoula@earthlink.net
Webpage: http://home.earthlink.net/~kalmans/birthbiz/ Submitted: 02/27/05

Yana Katzap-Nackman, CD (DONA) - "Head First - Doula Services"
Certified birth doula - birth and postpartum doula
Los Angeles, California
We offer birth and postpartum services in the greater Los Angeles area.
"We are all about pampering you and your family in the labor room and at home. Our services include birth doula services, postpartum doula services, pre/postnatal massage, pre/postnatal yoga, infant massage instruction and Infant soothing techniques instructed by a Happiest Baby On The Block certified instructor. We are hear to empower your birth experience!"
Telephone: 323-240-6002
Email: yana@headfirstdoulas.net
Webpage: http://www.headfirstdoulas.net Submitted: 01/13/05

Walker Karraa, MFA, MA - "All Belly Birth Services"
Walker Description: Birth Doula CD(DONA)
Comments: I am a certified birth doula (CD) trained through DONA, Doulas of North America. I am a certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Practitioner (CHBCP). I have a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy) from Antioch University, and BA and MFA degrees from UCLA in dance. I am the mother of two young children. I was a professional dancer, a marriage and family therapist for a short while, and then...I became a mom. My doula practice focuses on helping clients who are seeking natural births. I am particularly interested in the exploration of spirituality, and meditation in childbirth.
Telephone: 818.489.8192
Email: truegrit@adelphia.net
Webpage: http://www.allbelly.com/

Beverly Keye - "compassionatesoul doula"
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Description: I am a birth doula, trained with CAPPA and DONA
Comments: Blessings to you and baby! I believe Birth is a spiritual moving masterpiece. I work with my heart and soul to bring light to your birth. I will provide unconditional support. I will hold the space with my candlelight soul. You have a gift and that you will treasure.
Telephone: (323)630-2911
Email: compassionatesoul@gmail.com Submitted: 10/14/06

Jeanette King - "Wine Doula Childbirth Services"
Where: Napa, CA
Description: Doula and childbirth educator. I live in Napa, am 27 years old and a mother to two sons. Their births inspired me to help others on their journey to parenthood. I am a graduate of Napa Valley College and UC Davis. I have two A.A. degrees and a B.S. in Viticulture and Enology, thus the name "Wine doula".
I desire to help women have satisfying birth experiences, regardless of their personal choices. There is no right way to give birth!
I am a doula and childbirth educator student with Childbirth International. I am also a member of Citizens for Midwifery and the American Society for Enology and Viticulture.
Email: jeanette@winedoula.com
Webpage: http://www.winedoula.com Submitted: 8/17/07

Alana Lawler, RN - "Empowering Births"
Where: San Diego, CA
Description: Childbirth & Lactation Education, Doula, Registered Nurse
Comments: I am a Labor & Delivery RN with a passion for educating women about natural birthing choices with holistic approaches. I also have extensive knowledge of the high risk pregnancy and can help women in these situations make sense of their diagnosis and develop the best birth plan for their circumstance. I offer private childbirth education, a prenatal breastfeeding class, post partum breastfeeding visits, and consults.
Telephone: 619-851-0932
Email: alana@empoweringbirths.com
Webpage: http://empoweringbirths.com Submitted: 10/05/07

Candace Leach, LM, CPM, CCE, CD, CPD, CNMI. - "Birth Goddess"
Candace Lakewood, CA
Description: Midwife, Childbirth Educator, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Baby Massage
Comments: Providing Professional Birth Services Since 1996
Telephone: 562-272-4541
Address: PO Box 4714 Lakewood, CA 90711-4714
Email: info@birthgoddess.com
Webpage: http://www.birthgoddess.com Submitted: 12/29/05

Margie Levy, Certified Labor Doula, DONA - "Supportive Doula Services"
The greater Los Angeles area in Southern California
DISCOVER THE DOULA DIFFERENCE!
Tel: (818) 994-6800
E-mail: margie@supportivedoula.com
Website: http://www.supportivedoula.com/ Submitted: 02/13/03

Octavia Lindlahr, Certified Infant Massage Instructor - "The Education Station"
Los Angeles County, Ventura County, San Fernando Valley
Infant Massage Instruction
Infant Massage is quickly becoming more and more popular, due to the ground-breaking research that has proved the benefits for babies, especially premature babies, and parents. Through bonding, and hormonal releases, babies are gaining weight, thriving, sleeping better, improving digestion, dispelling gas and colic and showing overall improvements in demeanor. This class is for anyone wishing to improve their baby's overall health and wellbeing.
Telephone: (818) 645-4692
Email: sacredmother@hotmail.com
Webpage: http://www.sacredmotherdoula.com Submitted: 01/29/05

Helen Loucado, R.N. LMT CLA CIIM - "Maternal Instincts"
Ventura County, Santa Barbara, California
Description: Childbirth education, Infant Massage instruction, Birth doula, midwife's assistant, pregnancy massage, breastfeeding support.
Comments: I am an RN with a holistic perspective. I offer gentle, calm and respectful care, support and instruction. I support home birth and women's power of birthing choice. I have assisted over 100 birthing women in a variety of settings.
Telephone: 805 643-4354
Email: Maternalinstinx@aol.com
Webpage: http://Maternalinstincts.net Submitted: 06/29/05 Updated: 18/03/2007

Lori Luyten, LM, CPM, CBE - "Ancient Paths Midwifery, LLC"
Lori Inland Empire, South-Eastern Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County, CA
Description: Midwifery Services
Comments: I serve women in the Inland Empire, South-Eastern Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County offering complete maternity care including prenatal, birth and postpartum care with a personal touch. Birth package includes the use of a birth tub for laboring or water birth as well as the Ca Newborn Screening test.
Telephone: 909-597-4107
Email: AncientPathsMidwifery@msn.com             Submitted: 01/19/04 Updated: 06/04/06
Webpage: http://ancientpathsmidwifery.com
        Other services: - "Oaks House Birth and Women's Center"
Where: Chino, CA
Description: Birth Center with midwifery care, doula services, childbirth ed.
Comments: The Oaks House is a beautiful place to experience the birth of your baby.  We offer water birth, doula services, massage therapy, childbirth classes and many other classes and workshops for expecting or new families.
Telephone: (909) 464-0974
Address: 13770 Oaks Ave, Chino CA 91710
Webpage: http://www.OaksHouse.com                                Submitted: 9/15/07

Rochelle McLean, CCE, CLE, CD - "Babies in Bloom"
San Diego County, California
Doula, Childbirth and Lactation Educator, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Supplies
Babies in Bloom - doula services, childbirth and breastfeeding classes, and supplies for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. We offer free local delivery on breast pumps and supplies. We are here to educate and support you during this special time of your life.
Telephone: 760-433-BABY (760-433-2229)
Email: rochelle@babies-in-bloom.com
Webpage: http://www.babies-in-bloom.com Submitted: 01/05/04

Leslie McNaughton - "Comfort Birthing"
Labor asst./ Doula
Kern County, California
Prenatal and delivery education. labor and delivery support. Breathing and relaxation tech. message and breastfeeding support.
Telephone: 661-747-6941
Email: jnlmcn1@aol.com Submitted: 01/10/05

Lilly Meehan, Childbirth Education
Lilly Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Ojai, California
Description: ~~Helping Families Prepare for Birth Since 1987~~ Please visit my web site for more information. Offering group and video childbirth classes, Birth Class In A Bag, and The Crash Course.
Telephone: 805 647 6633
Email: LMeehan93003@aol.com
Webpage: http://www.venturabirthclass.com Submitted: 04/19/05 Updated: 8/1/2008

Mary Miller, RNP, CBE, CLC, CIMI - "Baby 'n Me"
Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, California
Description: Ob-Gyn Nurse Practitioner, Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Infant Massage, Baby Signs and Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor.
Comments: : Private and group classes in childbirth education, baby care, and infant massage. Teen & adoptive parent classes. Breastfeeding, and newborn supportive care available. Earth Mama Angel Baby distributor.
Telephone: 805-495-0139
Email: maryjmiller@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://www.babynmeonline.com Submitted: 09/16/05 Updated: 07/16/08

Vicky Mundy
Professional Birth Doula
Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco Counties California
I am a birth doula that wants to see every woman and partner supported, positively and lovingly, through this wonderful process. I offer 2 prenatal and 1-2 postpartum visits, support throughout the entire labor and delivery. I also offer belly casting. I am sometimes able to travel outside of my birth areas.
Telephone: 415-892-8755 (home)
Email: doulavicky@verizon.net Submitted: 02/01/04

Latia Murphy - "Latia's Birth and Postpartum Doula Services"
Latia Birth & Postpartum Doula
San Diego, CA
Description: Birth and postpartum doula services.
Comments: Giving birth to a child is an amazing and extraordinary event in one's life. Labor, delivery, and postpartum, however, can also be a very overwhelming time for a new mom and her family. My name is Latia Murphy and I am a birth and postpartum doula in San Diego, California. As a doula, it is my commitment to help make these transitions as smooth and stress-free as possible. Please visit my website for more information about myself and the services I provide.
Telephone: (434) 295-4323
Email: charlottesvilledoula@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://www.charlottesvilledoula.com/ Submitted: 04/27/06

Bree Nance - "Bree's Mommy Care"
(IN the process of receiving my Childbirth Educator certification through the International Childbirth Educator Association (ICEA))
Place: Modesto, CA and surrounding areas
Description: Labor / Birth / Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Education
Comments: I love being around pregnant women and other Moms and feel that this is the type of work I have been