Your Graceful Birth
Amy Botha
Santa Cruz County , CA | |
| Amy Botha supports others as a DONA birth doula, postpartum doula, and Registered Nurse. Every birth is different and every birthing person has unique needs which is why I personalize my service for every person I work with. From the first call through your birth and beyond, every step of the journey is centered around giving you the most wonderful birth experience possible. |
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Conscious Care Doula
Athena Weiland
Aptos , CA 95003
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| Conscious Care Doula Services offered are Birth and Postpartum care including Nighttime Care Services, and lactation consulting. ASL for families. Elimination Communication (infant potty) Training. |
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Shana Bartlett Doula Services
Shana Bartlett
203 California Ave.
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
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Hi! My name is Shana Bartlett and I live on the westside of Santa Cruz where my husband and I have raised our 5 children, three daughters and two sons, ages 27 to 14. After giving birth to my oldest with the support of an amazing Doula I decided I wanted to be involved in birth work. I have had the privilege of helping many friends and family members throughout their pregnancies and births for the past 26 years. Now, with my children all becoming independent, it has been a true blessing to be able to work as a trained Birth Doula. This work brings me so much joy to be able to support and be an advocate for women and families in this unique season of their lives. I am also available for basic postpartum care for those I worked with as their Birth Doula if desired. Please reach out if you want to meet up and see if we are a good fit!
*Able to work with more insurance companies and accept Medi-Cal clients |
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A Breath Of New Life
Aja Buchser
250 North Avenue
Aptos , CA 95003
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I am a Birth Doula, Guided Breath Facilitator, use BRM tools & Hypnobirthing techniques for birth. I also volunter with Nursing Mothers Counsel for any lacation support needed. My role is to create a safe, nurturing space where clients can feel heard, respected, and supported in making informed decisions every step of the way.
Through a holistic approach that integrates breathwork, body awareness, and mindfulness, I guide clients to connect with their bodies and harness the power of their breath to navigate the challenges of labor and birth. By teaching practical techniques for relaxation, pain management, and emotional grounding, I empower families to tap into their innate strength and wisdom.
I am committed to providing continuous physical, emotional, and informational support, fostering confidence, comfort, and trust in both the birthing process and in themselves. With a focus on body-centered techniques, such as breath and movement, I aim to help clients release tension, manage pain, and remain centered in the present moment.
My goal is to ensure that every person I serve feels fully supported, valued, and respected, and that they emerge from their birth experience feeling empowered, connected, and proud of their journey. Hope to hear from you. |
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Sofia Bisbee
228 Chilverton St
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
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| Hi, I?m Sofia. I?m a birth and postpartum doula who helps parents feel supported, seen, and empowered. Through mindfulness, gentle movement, and embodied practices, I guide you to trust your body, navigate your journey with confidence, and create a calm, nurturing space for your family. |
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Megan Bunch
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| Expectant parents have many options available to them in terms of prenatal and postpartum care. My goal is to help navigate the maze of options. I offer birth and postpartum doula services as well as group and private childbirth education classes and prenatal yoga class. |
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Cascade Doula Care
Nicole Lakey
Scotts Valley , CA 95066
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After a 15-year career in the medical field, Nicole has pursued her true passion of supporting families during the transformational process of childbirth as a birth doula. She has discovered her true calling. Nicole is married and has three children. Her easygoing, confident, and approachable personality, along with her good sense of humor, helps put families at ease. Nicole works well with hospital staff, birth center staff, and home birth providers, viewing her role as a team member who helps create a calm and supportive birth environment. She maintains an unbiased approach to childbirth, providing families with education and information, and empowering them to speak up. Nicole brings a variety of tools to assist families in making the best decisions for themselves. She is an expert in the use of the birth sling and provides hands-on, loving care and physical support.
Nicole is contracted with Central California Alliance for Health, Medi-cal and offers private pay/sliding scale. |
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Central Coast Doula Services
Nora Yerena
Watsonville , CA | |
| Empowering the Mother through Evidence-Based Care - Birth and postpartum support, breastfeeding educators, and evidence-based parenting education. Our specialties include: natural & medicated birth; Cesarean & VBAC delivery; LGBT, adoption, & surrogate families; premature birth; and multiples. |
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Madrone Midwifery
Madrone Mireille Cervelli
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
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| Madrone Mireille has been providing birth support locally for over 19 years. As a midwife they provide primary prenatal care in the comfort of your home including water birth, postpartum care, and lactation support. As a monitrice they provide labor support and concierge medical monitoring at home for people planning hospital births. Specialties include: LGBTQ+, gender inclusive, trauma informed care, VBAC, unique family units |
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Creating Klarity Hypnotherapy
Klarity Coleman
550 Water Street, Suite F2
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
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| I am a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Birth Worker, Yoga Instructor, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Birth Hypnotherapy Childbirth Educator, practicing professionally since 2006. My pronouns are they/them/theirs. I specialize in anxiety, birth, fertility, and prenatal yoga. I am a birth trauma specialist and the core of all my birth work is fear release. You may choose virtual sessions or in person sessions in Santa Cruz, CA. I serve both Monterey County and Santa Cruz County. |
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Nebulae Services
Lauren Dixon
4700 highway 9 unit 10
Felton , CA 95018
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| Nebulae Services provides a full-spectrum Doula experience specifically tailored to you. Offering Fitness education, Massage, Childbirth Education, as well as Labor/Delivery and Postpartum support. |
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Rebecca Epperly
Aptos , CA | |
| I’m a Doula and Somatic Practitioner supporting families with gentle, body-led, trauma-informed care. I weave somatic understanding and a holistic philosophy into my birth work, helping you feel grounded, empowered, and connected throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. |
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Full Moon Birth and Family Wellness Center
Sunshine Tomlin, LM
701 Mission St
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
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| Full Moon Family Wellness and Birth Center offers services beginning with fertility, throughout the childbearing year and beyond. We have services for every family regardless of intended place of birth. Nourishing individuals, families, and our community. |
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Wildflower doula
Kyriea Giegerich
Soquel , CA 95073
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| Birth & Postpartum doula offering sliding scale/private pay. Medi-cal & Kaiser approved. Specialties: Nutrition, BreathWork, LGBTQ+, immune compromised & neurodiverse community support. Virtual care, Postpartum planning & meal service available. |
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Moon & Sea Doula
Chandra Hays
520 Ranchitos Del Sol
Aptos , CA 95003
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| My focus is on supporting and educating families so they can feel empowered and confident in their choices during birth and postpartum. I offer judgement free emotional and physical support, as well as evidence based information on birth and postpartum practices. I incorporate nutritional information in my visits and am happy to cook for families, as a way to offer healing and nourishing food during the postpartum period. |
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Ananda Doula Care
Ana Hernandez
Santa Cruz County , CA | |
| I love integrating my background in parenting and bilingual education within the holistic services I provide women and their families as a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. As a certified Innate Postpartum Care Provider I support the physiologic needs of the newborn mother/baby to promote optimal postpartum healing, health and well-being. Bilingual services, Medi-Cal/Kaiser/Health Net ins certified and Carrot provider. Out of hospital birth discount available. |
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Holistic Sister
Gretchen Retka
Santa Cruz , CA 95065
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Certified Professional Birth Doula Activist
Certified Massage Therapist
Placenta encapsulation
With hundreds of births supported in the last 12 years as a Certified Doula, it is with a warm heart & open mind I offer support. Pre & postnatal massages, a focus on optimal fetal positioning through spinning babies exercises & other body balancing techniques for comfort pre & during labor. Combining my background in performing arts (movement/body studies) yoga, meditation/mindfulness & a lifetime caring for children. Called to this work through my dreams & lineage (Grandmother was a L &D nurse)
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The Westside Healing Arts Center
Natasha Joyet
406 Mission St
Suite E
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
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| I have worked with over a thousand pregnant families in Santa Cruz since 2000. I encourage families to trust their innate instincts around birthing and raising their children. As a birth doula, I see my role as a team-member working closely with the entire family and their care providers to encourage the best possible birth for all. It is an honor and privilege to support families during the amazing and transformative time of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Also, I offer private childbirth education and birth preparation classes. Reach out and schedule an informational interview- Let's see if we are a good fit. |
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Kin Chiropractic
Lauren Cruz
7765 Soquel Drive Suite D
Aptos , CA 95003
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Sacred Womb Support
Leah AKA Ginger Johnson
3855 Via Nona Marie
Suite 304A
Carmel , CA 93923
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| Birth & Postpartum Doula Support • Prenatal Massage • Spiritual Birth Guidance • Closing the bones •Energy Healing & Qigong for Mom’s & Babies • Mind-Body Balance for Parents with Meditation •Transformational NLP Birth Coaching for Trauma & Fear Release • Insurance Accepted |
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LOULA
Sarah Hirshland
647 Mello Lane
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
| (831) 212-2253
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Certified Full Spectrum Doula Services. Including fertility, pregnancy, birth and postpartum care. Offering compassionate and dedicated Doula and family Services.
DTI Certified
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Sliding scale, and low cost services.
Does not exclude indigenous, people of color or the LGBTQ communities
Connections to local OGBYNS and more
Offers virtual services
New born photography
Birth Story
I look forward to meeting you! |
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Rootswise Doula Services
Crystal Lyons, CPD, CCE
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Offering loving, nurturing support to new mothers and families for over 25 years. I provide homebirth assistance and holistic postpartum care rooted in traditional wisdom. My approach centers on extended rest, warmth, nourishing foods, gentle bodywork, and emotional and practical guidance to support optimal healing and a smooth transition into life with your newborn.
As a mother of three, I bring deep experience, knowledge, and compassion to my work, holding the childbearing year as a sacred and transformative season to be honored and protected.
I hold certifications as a holistic doula, herbalist, aromatherapy bodywork practitioner, and childbirth educator, allowing me to support mothers with comprehensive, whole-person care. It’s my joy to serve families with a calm, humble spirit grounded in gratitude and reverence.
Medi-Cal, Kaiser, and Health Net insurances accepted.
Let’s connect for a complimentary consultation - I’d love to answer your questions and support your journey into motherhood.
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The Mother Well Collective
Ashley Maclaughlin
Soquel , CA 95073
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| The Mother Well Collective provides experienced birth and postpartum doula care in Santa Cruz. Led by Ashley Maclaughlin, with 12 years in birthwork and a strong background in homebirth midwifery, services include labor support, physiological newborn care, in-home postpartum doula care, and holistic care for new mothers beyond the fourth trimester. Ashley is a seasoned local mom of four, offering grounded, nurturing support for growing families. The collective includes doulas of all backgrounds with a diverse array of experience and specialties, check out our website for more info. |
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Marlene Kleffel LLC
Marlene Kleffel
450 Blue Ridge Drive
Boulder Creek , CA 95006
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Hola mamas!
I am Marlene. I am a birth and postpartum Doula. I am here to provide you with support throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I will give you evidence based guidance you need and will help you feel empowered through every step of your journey. Your choices about your body matter and I am here to advocate for YOU. |
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Portal Birthwork
Clara Miller
San Francisco , California 94122
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As a certified birth and postpartum doula I work with families to facilitate empowered and easeful transitions into parenthood. I offer grounded and nourishing whole family care with the ultimate goal of protecting the sacredness of the birth and postpartum time. I am also a certified yoga teacher, meditation instructor, avid home cook, and amateur folk herbalist.
I offer a sliding scale and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. |
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Sacred Waves Doula LLC
Britta Patterson
Capitola , CA 95010
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Hi!
I’m a fully trained birth and loss doula that serves families in Santa Cruz and surround areas.
I am certified through Central California Alliance for Health and I accept Medi-cal insurance, sliding scale, or private pay.
Supporting all birthing persons and partners through the pregnancy, labor, postpartum; miscarriage or abortion.
I will hold a safe and non-judgmental space for you and provide you with evidence based information so that you can make choices that are best for you and your journey
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Ra?ces y Cari?o | RC Fam
1205 Freedom Blvd
3B
Watsonville , CA 95076
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Ra?ces y Cari?o/RC FAM is a Multicultural, Multilingual, Inclusive Community Center.
We offer support for parenting, pregnancy, birth, play center, teens, loss, LGBTQ+, Special Needs, Family Events, Grandparents - Connecting our WHOLE community.
Sliding scale. Todos son bienvenidos aqu |
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Rhythm Birthwork
Aleah Armstrong
Santa Cruz County , CA | |
I offer holistic postpartum care, blending the wisdom of Ayurveda with modern support modalities. From the very first days after birth through your first year of parenthood, my services are designed to gently nurture your healing and renewal as a new family. With nourishing foods, warm oil massage, womb healing, herbal remedies, newborn care, and sibling support, I help you restore balance and feel deeply cared for. As your postpartum doula, I hold space for your physical recovery, emotional well-being, and the tender transition into parenthood, so you feel supported, nurtured, and truly seen.
Medi-Cal insurance accepted. |
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Rive Small Space Doula Support
Rachel Blackwell
Santa Cruz , CA 95062
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| I'm a Santa Cruz-based doula offering intentional, minimalist support through pregnancy and birth. I focus on calm, grounded care—especially for families in small spaces or big transitions. Let’s connect for a free consultation to see how I can support your journey without the overwhelm. |
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Salud Para La Gente
Jessica Jolley BA, IBCLC
45 Nielson St
Watsonville , CA 95076
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| Salud Para La Gente offers bilingual breastfeeding support from prenatal to weaning. Our IBCLC's work closely with your care providers. We also offer midwifery care, pediatric services, counseling, acupuncture, osteopathy, and chiropractic care. Medi-Cal, Central Coast Alliance for Health, and other plans accepted. |
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Sarah Denton Doula Services
Sarah Denton
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| At Sarah Denton Doula Services it is my mission to help all birthing people and their families have the best birth and postpartum experience as defined by them. |
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Seabright Birth Services
Charlotte Wheaton
Santa Cruz , CA | |
| I work to empower women to reclaim their bodily autonomy through evidence based education. I advocate for patient rights, reproductive justice and reducing trauma. I support my clients through all decision - making processes, I will be your ride-or-die! I offer cycle / fertility coaching, birth and postpartum doula services, and meal prepping. |
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Giralsol Mama
Adri Serratos
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Full spectrum evidence based Doula. Leading care with empathy, respect and dedication to your family. You are sacred and worthy.
Doula prenatal y pos parto. Liderando la atenci?n con empat?a, respeto y dedicaci?n a su familia. Usted es sagrada y digna. |
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The Circle Family Center
245 Sea Ridge Rd.
Aptos , Ca 95003
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| A nonprofit family center supporting families through pregnancy & parenting. Offering childbirth education, pre/postnatal yoga, support groups, workshops and more! Serving families in English & Spanish. Scholarships & sliding scale available. |
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Mairin Torr
Mairin Torr
22980 east cliff dr
unit 7
santa cruz , CA 9502
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doula
prenatal massage
postpartum massage |
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Eventide in the Redwoods, LLC
Barbara Woods
Santa Cruz County , Ca | (831) 332-9329
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Greetings! My name is Barbara and I am a BEST certified birth doula serving Santa Cruz County.
I offer one package to include two pre-natal visits, doula services at your delivery followed by one post-partum visit. My commitment to you is to be on-call for you 24/7 from 38 weeks to 42 weeks along. Whether you choose to deliver at home, hospital or local birth center I want to be there to support, encourage, advocate, guide, comfort and care for you.
Please feel free to send email or call with any questions or to set up an in-person or phone interview at a place of your choosing..
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New Earth Birthwork
Elizabeth Zerbe
SANTA CRUZ , CA 95060
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| I provide woman-centered, holistic doula services for women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. My personalized support is tailored to your needs, with additional photography packages available to capture and cherish your bump, birth and new family. |
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