Doulas
BNoMC doulas serve Monterey County and many also serve Santa Cruz County and other neighboring counties. We host regular events where you can meet and learn about our local doulas.
Click here to learn more about what a doula is and click here for a list of questions to ask birth or postpartum doulas as you’re getting to know them.
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Birth Doulas | Birth & Postpartum Doulas
Birth Doulas
Sweet Peas Baby LLC
Autumn Tattenham
www.SweetPeasBabyLLC.com
autumn@sweetpeasbabyllc.com
925.768.3720
I have always loved babies; I sometimes say birth, postpartum, and newborn care are my native languages! As the oldest of six, caring for babies came to me naturally from a very young age. After raising three children of my own to adulthood and years working as a nanny and then as a newborn care specialist, I realized that providing evidence-based support for parents is the most effective way to ensure babies are off to a great start. By combining my birth and postpartum doula support with my expertise in newborn parenting, lactation, and relationship foundations, I offer a unique mentoring and educational approach to supporting new families. I'm there for you & your family through your pregnancy and birth…and what comes after!
Erika Monet Doula Services
Erika Ledin
Doula
erikaledin1@gmail.com
831.242.0211
I Love Helping People.
Becoming a doula feels like my personal calling. It is a work of the heart. Since I was a small child, I repeatedly watched the BBC series, “Call The Midwives” with fascination over the miracle of birth with all its twists and turns, love and pain, culminating in the little bundle of baby crying, “Hello world!” I realize becoming a doula requires in-depth training, sensitivity and patience. You’re serving mothers with physical, emotional, and educational support. Essentially, you are a childbirth companion to the family concerned. That requires a calm person who can multitask and exude confidence in the process.
At my own birth I was separated from my biological mother and placed into foster care in Sacramento. Fortunately, I was adopted into a loving family. Perhaps my drive to be a doula has been charged by my passion to make the passage to life for the mother and child as lovely and healing as possible. I learned about the Sierra Childbirth Institute from one of your graduates, Michelle Nizza, who has a midwifery clinic in Monterey called “Mums the Word.” She is waiting for me to get the training I need so I can assist her in her work, attending live births, and participating in what goes on from start to finish with pregnancy and birth. I truly want to be a doula.
Vitality & Waves
Kaleena Opdyke Hurlburt
Certified Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® Trainer/ Certified Childbirth Educator/ Birth Doula
vitalityandwaves.com
415.200.7605
After experiencing two ecstatic home births, Kaleena furthered her curiosity into Birth and the depths of Pre and Post Natal movement studies. A Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, Kaleena is passionate about sharing all she knows about movement and birth with her clients. Pre and Post Natal Applications of The Gyrotonic® Method helps to enhance one’s understanding of their anatomy, understand birth biomechanics, and how to move through their pregnancy journey with strength and grace. Comprehensive Doula Packages include Pre and Postnatal training in The Gyrotonic® Method.
GYROTONIC® and GYROTONIC® & Logo are registered trademarks of Gyrotonic Sales Corp.
Creating Klarity Hypnotherapy
Klarity Coleman
www.CreatingKlarity.com
hypnotherapy@creatingklarity.com
831.293.9297
I’m Klarity Coleman (she/they), a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Birth & Postpartum Doula, Prenatal Yoga Instructor, and Birth Hypnotherapy Childbirth Educator with over a decade of experience.
I specialize in anxiety, birth, fertility, and prenatal yoga, with a strong focus on fear release and trauma-informed hypnotherapy.
As a birth trauma specialist, I help families navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with confidence, using proven techniques to ease fear and promote a positive experience. Whether you prefer virtual sessions or in-person support in Santa Cruz, CA, I’m here to guide you.
I proudly serve families across Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. If you are interested in learning more please schedule a free consultation with me.
Mum’s the Word
Michele Nizza, LM, CPM, CLEC, LCCE
Licensed Midwife & Certified Professional Midwife
Certified Lactation Educator & Counselor
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
mumstheword.biz
michele@mumstheword.biz
831.238.0655
1010 Cass Street, Suite C-3, Monterey
Equitable, accessible, and respectful midwifery care.
Offering homebirth, waterbirth, VBAC (for those who qualify), monitrice services (midwifery care but delivering in the hospital), well-person care, and breastfeeding support. A sliding scale and extended payment plans are available.
Birth & Postpartum Doulas
Ananda Doula Care
Ana Hernandez, CD, CPpD, IPCCP
Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
anandadoula.com
ana@anandadoula.com
831.239.4893
Professional doula services that nurture and nourish your confidence, your innate wisdom and joy of birth and the mothering/parenting journey.
Now offering Certified Innate Traditions Postpartum Care that includes warming therapies, herbal steaming and sitz baths, belly binding, nutritional support, and more.
I am passionate about helping you design a fourth trimester of rest and renewal to support your (and your family’s) life long health, wellness and vitality.
Servicios en Español
Mid Drift Movement
Angie Sonrode
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Lactation Support
Overnight Specialist
Extensive experience with multiples
middriftmovement.com
middriftmovement@gmail.com
612.481.2911
My passion is supporting families, meeting them where they are, identifying their needs, and guiding them toward where they want to be. My birthwork journey began after my first child was born in 2003 with the invaluable support of a doula. A spark was lit, and soon after my second birth, I completed my doula training. Now, as a mother of four, I continue to offer nurturing support through postpartum care (especially overnights), lactation guidance, tuck-in services, and parent coaching. I believe in shared experiences, laughter, and holding space without judgment. Parenting is beautiful, but also deeply challenging, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. I co-founded Mid Drift Movement, a nonprofit changing the conversation around postpartum bodies and expectations through workshops and a documentary series.
I joyfully support all families: LGBTQIA, adoptive, surrogate, multiples, and choice parents. Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to walk beside you.
3 Elders
Postpartum Doula
https://www.3-elders.com/
carly@3-elders.com
925.330.3354
My name is Carly Riley, and my journey into postpartum care began after the births of my two daughters. Experiencing the gaps in support firsthand, I felt a deep calling to help other mothers and families during this tender, transformative time. I pursued training and became a certified Postpartum Doula, grounding my work in universal postpartum principles: nourishment, warmth, support, loving touch, and rest.
I believe it truly takes a village. When a mother is properly supported in those first weeks, she emerges vibrant, clear-minded, and deeply bonded with her baby and family. My goal is to create a nurturing space where mothers feel empowered, seen, and supported as they transition into parenthood.
Postpartum care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity for thriving families and future generations.
I look forward to walking beside you in this sacred chapter.
I speak English and use she/her pronouns.
Doula Cecily
Cecily Salazar
Certified Saltwater Birth Doula
Postpartum Doula
Certified BC Childbirth Educator
doulacecily.com
doulacecily@gmail.com
831.206.4465
My life philosophy is, there is no one right way to live and I take that with me in my birth work and believe there is no one right way to birth. Whether you are planning an all-natural physiologic birth, VBAC, planned induction or cesarean I can be there to help support you every step of the way.
Join me for an in-depth comprehensive childbirth education series. These classes are offered via zoom on a one-on-one basis with flexibility to schedule around your schedule.
This series is beneficial for families planning a hospital, birth center or home birth.
Servicios y clases disponibles en Español.
Halima Healing
Halima Seck
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Halima@parentingconnectionmc.org
831.801.3788
My passion for birth work and mental health is rooted in a deep calling to serve, uplift, and empower families. Being a doula is not just what I do, it’s who I am. I believe every mother deserves to feel supported, heard, and respected throughout her journey, and I’m honored to be that steady, compassionate presence.
Rooted in a tradition that celebrates motherhood, I understand the beauty of this sacred transition, as well as the loneliness it can bring in today’s fast-paced world. My goal is to bring light, joy, and deep support to each family I work with.
With a background as a direct care counselor and certified doula, my approach blends emotional insight with practical guidance. I support families holistically, mind, body, and heart, during this profound time of change. My mission is to ensure every mother feels seen, held, and never alone.
Earth Milk Moon, Inc.
Krista Tarantino RN, IBCLC
Postpartum Wellness Provider
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
Earth Milk Moon was consciously created with the intention of supporting women and their partners through the physical, emotional and spiritual transitions that come with conception, birth and parenthood. Our method is grounded in teaching and encouraging women to connect to their intuition through evidence-based education, empowerment and connection to their foundations of culture and spirituality. Guided by experienced and specialty-trained Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, our focus is on helping women stay connected, informed and conscious from conception to pregnancy, postpartum, miscarriages, loss, adoption and all experiences in between. We recognize that life shifts can feel lonely and we believe in the power of support. We work to instill in you the knowledge and connection to your intuition that you need when it comes to navigating the complex healthcare system and the transition into motherhood.
Crows Nest Doula Services
Lindsey Crow
Postpartum Doula
Hi there, my name is Lindsey. I am a long time local of Pacific Grove where I currently live with my husband and our two kids. I enjoy beach walks with our dogs and spending time with family!
A little bit about my background, I grew up as the town nanny/babysitter. I went the early childhood development route in college and became a preschool teacher. I then opened a small in home daycare and ran that before the pandemic. Realizing the newborn stage is my niche I got my training to become a postpartum doula through CAPPA.
As a postpartum doula, I am very passionate about keeping the household as a whole, running smoothly! My services are catered to each families specific needs. The postpartum period is a very treasured and intimate time and I take pride in connecting with each family uniquely.
Maryssa Hernandez
Doula Services
Loss, Birth, Postpartum Doula
Lactation Education Counselor
maryssahernandez.com
doulamaryssa@gmail.com
442.286.2870
Above all, I believe everyone deserves care that honors their values, lifestyle, and environment. As a doula, I trust that you already know what’s best for you, my role is to support you with compassionate care, evidence-based resources, and tools to make the journey smoother. My goal is to empower you to advocate for yourself and have the experience you truly want, meeting you exactly where you are in each moment.
As a biracial individual (second-generation Mexican-American) raised in a multicultural, blended family, I’m especially passionate about supporting members of historically resilient communities. I understand the deep value of receiving care from someone you feel connected to and seen by.
I offer a free consultation to create space for you to share your hopes, fears, and needs, so you can feel confident and supported in moving forward with me as part of your care team.
MOJA Yoga & Wellness
Megan Cassamas
Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor
Birth Doula & Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula
moja.yoga
megan@moja.yoga
Facebook Instagram
831.747.4547
Megan offers a holistic, nurturing and effective approach to supporting women and families. Megan has been teaching yoga since 2013 and is trained extensively in prenatal & postnatal yoga as well as mindfulness for kids. Megan is a certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula and Birth Doula offering full circle care from preconception, during pregnancy, labor/birth, the postpartum period and beyond! She works with women around the world as a conduit for health and wellness in the field of Yoga and Ayurveda. Her mission is to create safe spaces for women to return to themselves and witness their potential through women’s circles, retreats, ceremony & ritual. A resonant blend of science, spirit and nature infuse her life and her work.
San Mateo Doula
Birth and Postpartum Doula
www.sanmateodoula.com
arrieanna@sanmateodoula.com
831.524.1876
Hello, I’m Arrieanna, a certified birth and postpartum doula passionate about supporting and empowering families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Certified by BEST Doula Training in 2018, I provide personalized, non-judgmental care rooted in compassion and lived experience.
As a single mother who has faced mental health challenges and limited support, I bring deep empathy and understanding to each family I serve. My care is shaped by authenticity, resilience, and a commitment to meeting clients where they are.
I hold an Associate’s Degree in Health Science from Gavilan College and am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Collaborative Health and Human Services at CSUMB. I’m also working toward becoming an IBCLC to further support families with infant feeding and lactation.
Culturally congruent care is at the heart of my practice. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, cesarean, or healing postpartum, I’m here to walk alongside you with respect, advocacy, and unwavering support.
Sarah Denton
Doula Services
Full Spectrum Doula
www.SarahDentonDoulaServices.com
sarahdentondoulaservices@gmail.com
408.687.9171
I am a full-spectrum doula trained by Doula Trainings International (DTI) and hold a Bachelor's degree from San Jose State University. After experiencing the challenges new parents face firsthand with the arrival of my own two children, I dedicated myself to improving support for families during this transformative time. I firmly believe in the power of community, as captured by the phrase “it takes a village.” I am committed to being that supportive presence for your family, guiding you through every aspect of the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
Magnolia Dream Doula Services
Vanessa Ortega
Advocate Doula
Birth Doula
Full Spectrum Doula
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Doula
Postpartum Doula
Overnight Support
magnoliadreamdoula@gmail.com
831.889.2401
Hello, I am an Indigenous mother of two daughters and a birth and postpartum doula serving Monterey & Santa Cruz families. I started my journey with birth work after I gave birth to my first daughter. My experience with my Doula was incredibly sacred, and I believe all birthing people deserve this. I aim to reciprocate this energy I had with my pregnancy & healing. I understand the complexities & trauma that come along with BIPOC parents and their journey to bring in a new life into this world. I want to be a voice & advocate in whichever my clients wishes are.