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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area & Preferred Hospitals
Loma Linda University Health – Murrieta
Credentials & Quick Details
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Yoga & Pilates Certified
ProDoula Labor Doula
ProDoula Postpartum Doula
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Postpartum Doula – DONA International
NICU Feeding & Fussiness Training
Nursing Clinical Background
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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.
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Early Childhood Development Specialist
IEHP Postpartum Trained
Infant CPR & First Aid · HIPAA Certified
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Breastfeeding Specialist
Nursing Background
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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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
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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
Payment
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Credentials & Quick Details
Nursing & Hospice Background
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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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
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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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
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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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Peanut Ball · Hypnobirthing · Bradley Method
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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."
Services & Pricing
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
Hypnobirthing · Belly Binding
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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
Insurance Accepted — No Out-of-Pocket Expense
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
200-hr Yoga Teacher · Trauma-Informed Care
Home Birth Support Training · CPR / First Aid · HIPAA
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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."
Services & Pricing
3 prenatal visits · continuous labor support · 1 postpartum visit · somatic & embodiment support throughout · slight fee increase for holidays or clients 20+ miles away
Daytime support · nourishment & meal prep · newborn care · nervous system & somatic support · pelvic postpartum care · 20–25 hrs/week available
Insurance Accepted
Coverage Area
Credentials & Quick Details
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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."
Services & Pricing
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
Insurance Accepted
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Credentials & Quick Details
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