SoCal Doulas · Provider Profile

Tayna Chessman

Licensed Midwife, LM · CPM · Founder · Riverside County

Is Tayna the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"My passion is creating a space where families feel truly seen, supported, and cared for. I believe every birth story deserves respect, tenderness, and evidence-based support tailored to each family's unique needs. Through SoCal Doulas, we're here to nurture, educate, and empower — so every family begins their journey feeling confident and deeply cared for."

High-Risk Pregnancies First-Time Parents All Birth Settings Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Recovery No Client Restrictions

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — Starting at $2,500–$3,000 Prenatal visits · continuous labor support · birth plan creation & review · immediate postpartum support
Postpartum Care — Upon Request Newborn care · overnight support · postpartum recovery guidance · feeding support
Lactation Support In-home consultations · latch assessment · milk supply support · pumping guidance ✓ Covered by Insurance — No Out-of-Pocket
Postpartum Rate $65 / hour · Upon Request
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support and lactation services are billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Promise California Medi-Cal Community Health Group Health Net IEHP Kaiser Permanente SoCal Carrot Fertility Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area & Preferred Hospitals

Service Area Riverside County Only
Preferred Hospitals Rancho Springs Medical Center
Loma Linda University Health – Murrieta

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Licensure Licensed Midwife, LM, CPM — California
Education National College of Midwifery
Certifications CPR · NRP · Certified Herbalist · ProDoula Trainer
Specialization High-Risk Pregnancies · Lactation Support
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Amalia

Labor Doula · Chinese Medicine Physician, DAOM, L.Ac. · Riverside · San Bernardino County

Is Amalia the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"There is ancient wisdom in the way a woman's body gives birth — my work is to support that wisdom, body and soul."

What sets Amalia apart is a gift most doulas simply don't have: over a decade of clinical training as a Chinese Medicine Physician woven seamlessly into her birth support. She doesn't just hold your hand — she uses targeted acupressure, breathwork, and nervous system regulation techniques to actively ease discomfort, encourage labor progression, and help you feel grounded when intensity peaks. Her presence in the birth room is both deeply calm and clinically skilled. For families who want evidence-based support with a holistic dimension, Amalia is truly one of a kind.

Specialties & Approach

Acupressure for Labor Chinese Medicine Breathwork Nervous System Support Holistic Birth Care Labor Progression

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside · San Bernardino County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications DAOM · L.Ac. · Licensed Acupuncturist
Yoga & Pilates Certified
ProDoula Labor Doula
ProDoula Postpartum Doula
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Sophia

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Riverside · San Bernardino County

Is Sophia the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Nursing school taught me what it truly means to be with a family — and birth work is where I get to live that out every single day."

Sophia's nursing background gives her a clinical edge that most doulas don't have — she understands what's happening in the room, can interpret what providers are saying, and helps families feel informed and empowered in real time. But what truly defines her is her presence: warm, unhurried, and completely focused on you. She chose doula work precisely because it allows continuous, hands-on support rather than task-driven care. From early labor through those tender first hours at home, Sophia shows up with both knowledge and heart — so you never have to navigate it alone.

Specialties & Approach

Clinical Nursing Background NICU Feeding Support Birth & Postpartum Family Empowerment Continuous Labor Support Newborn Care

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Health Net Kaiser Permanente SoCal Inland Empire Health Plan Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside · San Bernardino County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications Birth Doula – DONA International
Postpartum Doula – DONA International
NICU Feeding & Fussiness Training
Nursing Clinical Background
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Alex

Postpartum Doula · Riverside County

Is Alex the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"A new baby changes everyone in the house — my job is to make sure the whole family feels steady, not just the new parents."

Alex has a rare ability to walk into a home and make everyone exhale. Her gentle, grounded presence creates the kind of peaceful atmosphere where a new mother can actually rest and heal — while partners feel capable rather than sidelined, and older siblings feel included rather than forgotten. She understands that postpartum isn't just about the baby; it's about an entire family finding its new rhythm. Whether you need hands-on newborn support, space to process, or simply someone steady and trustworthy in your home, Alex shows up with warmth, patience, and genuine care.

Specialties & Approach

Whole-Family Support Sibling Integration Newborn Care Postpartum Recovery Partner Support Fourth Trimester

Payment

ℹ️ Alex is currently available on a self-pay basis only
Self-Pay Only

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications Postpartum Doula
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Julianne

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Riverside · San Bernardino · Orange County

Is Julianne the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Birth is sacred. I protect that sacredness by creating a space where you feel completely at home in your own strength."

If you're looking for a doula who brings both deep peace and genuine joy to the birth space, Julianne is your person. She's known for her calm, steady presence — the kind that makes a room feel smaller, softer, and safer. She helps families find their footing in their own confidence, rather than relying on her to lead. And when labor intensifies, her grounded energy is exactly what keeps things anchored. Outside of births? You might find her sipping boba or stealing the mic at karaoke — proof that great doula care comes from a person who is fully, warmly alive.

Specialties & Approach

Sacred Birth Space Confidence Building Birth & Postpartum Calm Labor Support Family Empowerment Continuous Support

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net IEHP Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside · San Bernardino · Orange County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications To Labor Birth & Postpartum Training
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Tonia

Birth & Postpartum Doula · IVF & Third Party Reproduction Specialist · Riverside · San Bernardino · San Diego County

Is Tonia the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Every path to parenthood deserves to be honored — including the ones that took longer, hurt more, and required extraordinary courage."

Tonia brings something truly rare to her work: she has lived it. As a mother and a former surrogate, she has been on both sides of the journey — which means when she supports a family navigating IVF, surrogacy, egg or sperm donation, or an LGBTQ+ family-building path, she does so with lived empathy, not just professional training. Her care is intuitive and deeply personal, grounded in the belief that how a family came together should shape how they are held throughout birth and postpartum. Families who have felt misunderstood or overlooked in traditional care find in Tonia a doula who finally just gets it.

Specialties & Approach

IVF & Surrogacy Support Third Party Reproduction LGBTQ+ Family Building Birth & Postpartum Spinning Babies Early Childhood Development

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net IEHP Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside · San Bernardino · San Diego County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications CD(DONA) · Spinning Babies Trained
Early Childhood Development Specialist
IEHP Postpartum Trained
Infant CPR & First Aid · HIPAA Certified
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Deirdre

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Breastfeeding Specialist · Riverside County · Hemet Area

Is Deirdre the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I've been where you are — four times. That experience lives in everything I do for the families I serve."

Deirdre is a mother of four, grandmother of three, and a Childbirth Professionals International-certified doula who pairs professional expertise with something no textbook can teach: genuine lived wisdom. Her nursing and hospice background gives her a calm, confident presence that families immediately trust — and her mission is simple: she wants every mother to have a healthy, happy, and successful birth experience. Both in-person and telehealth services available.

Specialties & Approach

Breastfeeding Specialist Nursing & Hospice Background Birth & Postpartum Telehealth Available Lived Maternal Wisdom Accessible Care

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Health Net IEHP Kaiser Permanente SoCal Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside County · Hemet Area
Telehealth Available Statewide

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications CPI Certified Doula
Breastfeeding Specialist
Nursing Background
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Yvonne McCombs

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Riverside · San Bernardino · San Diego · Orange County

Is Yvonne the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I am a team player, community-oriented, lifelong learner — and like you, all of this is not just a job but a calling. I understand what I've been called to do. I want every family I serve to feel that from the moment we meet."

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Bereavement Services Birth After Loss Postpartum Support Virtual Support Available

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $950 Advocacy support · birth plan creation & review · labor positions & exercises · pregnancy education · breathing techniques
Postpartum Care $50 / hour · Mornings · 5–10 hrs/week
Births Per Month Up to 4
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net IEHP Molina Healthcare Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside · San Bernardino · San Diego · Orange County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
CPR Certified Yes — expires 08/2026
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Consented & On File
Client Restrictions None

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Pamela

Postpartum Doula · Riverside County

Is Pamela the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Families call me the 'grandma doula' — and I wear that with pride. This work is my calling, and every family I serve feels like my own."

Pamela is the kind of person who walks into a home and instantly makes it feel calmer. Her nursing and hospice background means she has witnessed life at its most vulnerable and most sacred — and she brings the quiet confidence that comes from that experience directly to postpartum care. Grounded in her Christian faith, she approaches her work as both a calling and a ministry of service. She creates peaceful, nurturing environments where new mothers can truly heal, partners feel capable and included, and the whole family begins this new season well. If you're longing for someone who genuinely loves this work, Pamela is it.

Specialties & Approach

Faith-Based Care Nursing & Hospice Background Postpartum Recovery Newborn Care Partner Support Family Wellness

Payment

ℹ️ Pamela is currently available on a self-pay basis only
Self-Pay Only

Coverage Area

Service Area Riverside County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications Postpartum Doula
Nursing & Hospice Background
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Jessica Malka

Birth Doula · San Diego County

Is Jessica the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I show up fully prepared, genuinely invested, and ready to support each family as if they were my only client. My own experiences on both sides of birth — as a birther at 17, and as a birth partner — have given me a level of empathy I carry into every room I walk into. I am committed to non-judgmental, inclusive support for all birth preferences."

First-Time Parents LGBTQ+ Families All Birth Settings Teen & Young Mothers All Birth Plans Honored

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $1,500 3 prenatal appointments (90 min each) · 2 postpartum check-ins (60–90 min each)
Postpartum Care Birth doula only — not offered
Births Per Month Up to 2
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net Medi-Cal Anthem Blue Cross Community Health Group — In Process Blue Shield Promise — In Process Molina — In Process Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area San Diego County · Temecula · Murrieta

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English · Some Hebrew
Medical Background CNA · EMT · 9+ yrs experience
CPR Certified Yes — Current
HIPAA Certified Yes
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check TrustLine Cleared

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Genette McLin

Birth & Postpartum Doula · San Diego · Riverside County

Is Genette the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I am the calm in your storm — and I will stay steady in it with you, no matter how long or intense the labor becomes. I don't try to manage your birth; I protect the space around it so you can move through it in your own way and on your own terms."

Daytime Postpartum All Birth Settings ProDoula Trained Spinning Babies CPR & BLS Certified

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Services Continuous labor & birth support · comfort measures · positioning · breathing · emotional & physical advocacy throughout labor and delivery
Postpartum Rate $35 / hour
Postpartum Availability Mornings · Afternoons · Evenings · 15–20 hrs/week
Births Per Month Up to 4
Client Restrictions Please inquire

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal IEHP Health Net Blue Shield Promise Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area San Diego County · Riverside County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Training ProDoula Certified · Spinning Babies
CPR Certified Yes — expires 03/2028
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Consented & On File

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Mary Jennings Mull

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Miss Mary's Doula Service · San Diego County

Is Mary the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Thirty years of teaching kindergarten taught me that the most important thing you can offer anyone is patience and the belief that they can do this. I've been a doula for 7 years, I'm a mother of five, and I show up for every family with that same calm, steady presence — ready to help you find your confidence."

First-Time Parents Partner Support Spinning Babies Peanut Ball Trained Hypnobirthing Bradley Method Virtual Support Available No Client Restrictions

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $2,000 Continuous labor & birth support · comfort measures · positioning · Spinning Babies & peanut ball techniques · Hypnobirthing & Bradley Method support
Postpartum Rate $40 / hour
Postpartum Availability Mornings · Afternoons · Evenings · 5–10 hrs/week
Births Per Month 1
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net TriCare Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area San Diego County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Experience 7 years · Mother of Five
Training DONA Birth · Postpartum · Spinning Babies
Peanut Ball · Hypnobirthing · Bradley Method
CPR Certified Yes — expires 05/2026
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Consented & On File

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Katarina Lunde

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Faith Filled Births · San Diego County

Is Katarina the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I genuinely care about making a positive difference in the birthing space — whether that means contributing to more positive birth experiences, reducing unnecessary interventions, or bridging the gap between nurses and doulas. I show up for every family ready to advocate, support, and protect their birth vision."

All Birth Settings VBAC Support Overnight Postpartum Childbirth Education Belly Binding Virtual Support Available Carrot Fertility Approved

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $2,500 2 in-person prenatal visits (2 hrs each) or 2 in-person + 1 virtual · continuous active labor support · 2–3 hours immediate postpartum · 1 postpartum visit with a meal & belly binding
Postpartum Rate $55/hr daytime · $60/hr overnight
Postpartum Availability Mornings · Afternoons · Evenings · Overnights (up to 2/week)
Postpartum Hours/Week 10–15 hrs
Births Per Month Up to 4
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net Community Health Group Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield California IEHP Carrot Fertility Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area San Diego County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Certifications DONA Birth · Postpartum · VBAC Trained
Hypnobirthing · Belly Binding
CPR Certified Yes — expires 05/2027
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Consented & On File
Website faithfilledbirths.com

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Charlotte

Birth & Postpartum Doula · Los Angeles County

Is Charlotte the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"Birth is as much emotional and relational as it is physical — and you deserve support that honors every dimension of it."

Charlotte brings an unusually thoughtful combination of skills to the birth room: evidence-based doula training, 200 hours of yoga teacher education, and a genuine commitment to the families most often overlooked by the healthcare system. Through the Joy in Birthing Foundation, she provides continuous doula support to under-resourced families across Los Angeles — and through Harvest Home, she offers pro bono care to those in need. Her work is grounded in the belief that breathwork, mindful movement, and emotional attunement aren't extras; they are essential. Families describe her as steady, warm, and exactly who they needed in the room.

Specialties & Approach

Trauma-Informed Care Under-Resourced Families Yoga & Breathwork Mindful Movement Home Birth Support Pro Bono Care

Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense

✓ Doula support billed directly — no claims to file, no referrals needed
Kaiser Permanente SoCal Health Net Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Service Area Los Angeles County

Credentials & Quick Details

Certifications Trained Birth Doula · Trained Postpartum Doula
200-hr Yoga Teacher · Trauma-Informed Care
Home Birth Support Training · CPR / First Aid · HIPAA
Education Brown University, BA
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Cleared & On File

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Dani DiPillo

Trust Your Body Birth · Birth & Postpartum Doula · Los Angeles County

Is Dani the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I am passionate about honoring the birther's agency, safety, and rights. I bring 5+ years of full-spectrum doula experience, somatic and nervous system support, and a deep commitment to caring fiercely for mothers and birthers — their desires, their bodies, and their journey. Birth is transformational, and I show up for it that way."

Full Spectrum Doula VBAC Support Cesarean Support Somatic & Trauma-Informed Perinatal Mental Health Reiki Certified Postpartum Meal Prep Childbirth Education Virtual Support Available

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $3,000
3 prenatal visits · continuous labor support · 1 postpartum visit · somatic & embodiment support throughout · slight fee increase for holidays or clients 20+ miles away
Postpartum Care — 3 Package Tiers Available
Daytime support · nourishment & meal prep · newborn care · nervous system & somatic support · pelvic postpartum care · 20–25 hrs/week available
Postpartum Rate $50–$60/hr · $55–$65/hr holidays & multiples
Postpartum Availability Mornings · Afternoons · Full Day
Births Per Month Up to 3
Client Restrictions None

Insurance Accepted

Insurance Credentialing — Inquire for Details Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Los Angeles County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Experience 5+ years · Full Spectrum Certified
Specialized Training Hakomi Psychosomatic Method · Reiki I & II · Neonatal Infant Resuscitation · Pelvic Postpartum Care · Birth After Trauma · Racism & Privilege in Birth Work
Additional Skills Professional family cook · 12+ yrs newborn & infant care
Business Entity Sole Proprietorship — Registered in California
CPR Certified Yes — expires 08/2027
Liability Insurance Current · CM&F
Background Check Consented & On File

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AnneLisa Vallery

Cosmic Mothering · Birth & Postpartum Doula · Los Angeles · Orange · Riverside County

Is AnneLisa the Right Fit For You?

In her own words:

"I bring healing to every space I walk into. I offer holistic support to help women, couples, and families process all they have been through — including pregnancy loss, past trauma, and fear — so they can embrace their birth journey feeling whole, seen, and deeply cared for. Birth is a sacred portal, and I treat it that way."

Pregnancy Loss Doula Low-Intervention Births Placenta Encapsulation Sound Healing Sessions Closing Ceremony Overnight Postpartum Live-In Postpartum Childbirth Education Virtual Support Available Insurance Navigator Included

Services & Pricing

Birth Doula Package — $4,500
5 prenatal visits · continuous labor & delivery support · 2–3 postpartum visits · 1 family sound healing session · maternity benefits navigator consultation · insurance check report · unlimited phone & email support
Postpartum Rate $65–$75 / hour
Postpartum Availability Mornings · Afternoons · Evenings · Overnights · Full Day · Live-In
Postpartum Hours/Week Up to 35–40 hrs
Births Per Month Up to 2
Client Preferences Families seeking low-intervention birth experiences

Insurance Accepted

Medi-Cal · PAVE Approved Additional Plans — Credentialing In Progress Self-Pay Welcome

Coverage Area

Los Angeles County Orange County Riverside County

Credentials & Quick Details

Languages English
Business Entity LLC — Registered in California
Specialized Services Pregnancy Loss · Miscarriage · Stillbirth · Healing Sessions · Community Closing Ceremony
CPR Certified Yes — expires 11/2027
Liability Insurance Current
Background Check Consented & On File

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