Meet Our Labor Doulas

Below is an alphabetical list of labor/birth doulas that serve the SCV and surrounding areas. Check out each doula's website to learn more about their background, training, certification status, and experience.  Interview at least 2-4 doulas to find the one that is the perfect fit for your needs! 

CC Oronoz
Certified Full Spectrum Doula

Certified Full Spectrum Doula​
Trained Labor Doula (DONA)
Postpartum Doula
​Loss Doula
(661) 803-6867
[email protected]
ccladoula.com
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Clarissa Michael, CPD(DONA)​
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DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula
Night Nanny 
Trained Labor Doula (DONA)
Lactation Education Counselor (UCSD Extended Studies) 
Number of years as a postpartum doula: 4 
(661) 367-1136
[email protected] 
https://www.TheDistinguishedDoula.com ​

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Christina Lewis
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​(Pre)Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula (DONA)
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)
CPC Certified Professional Parenting & Mindfulness Coach (iPec)
Phone: 661-888-0956
Email: [email protected]
IG: @theintuitivemamacoach 
Website: www.theintuitivemamacoach.com
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Darla Burns
​CLD, CPD, CCCE, CLE, CHBE

​CAPPA Certified: Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator 
OTHER: Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor, Infant Massage Instructor
Postpartum Doula Trainer
​Number of years as a labor doula: 20
661.645.3726
[email protected]
douladarla.com
facebook.com/douladarla

Elizabeth Aronson
​​CLD, CPD​

​CAPPA Certified: Labor & Postpartum Doula
661 713-2902
[email protected]
newmamasupport.com

Erica Villagomez
CLD (Prodoula)

​Certified Labor Doula (ProDoula)
Certified Reiki Master / Teacher
Curandera spiritual healing and cleansing ​
805 367-6072
[email protected]
https://eloaks86.wixsite.com/website

Jennifer Buonamassa
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Student Midwife
Trained Labor Doula ( DONA)
Trained Postpartum Doula ( DONA)
Trained Childbirth Educator ( ICEA)
Trained Lactation Educator ( CAPPA)
[email protected]
laboroflovela.net
https://www.facebook.com/laboroflovela
818-324-9200

Jill Magoffin
​CD(DONA)

Certified Labor Doula (DONA)
Trained Postpartum Doula (DONA)
​Trained Newborn Care Specialist
New Parent Educator 
818-634-6316
[email protected]
Jillmagoffin.com

Lexy Gerkensmeyer
​CD(DONA)

Certified Labor Doula (DONA)
​Postpartum Doula in-training 
805-320-6577
 [email protected]
www.earthboundbirthsvc.com​

Alex King
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Fertility Doula
Trained Labor Doula(DONA)
Certified Postpartum Doula(DONA)
Newborn Care Specialist
Ig: @doula.alex.king @infertilityfootsteps doulaalexking.com
​infertilityfootsteps.com [email protected]​

Yvonne Novak
Birth Doula

​Trained Labor Doula (Dona and CAPPA)
Trained Childbirth Educator (AAHCC and CAPPA)
Former Childbirth Educator Trainer (CAPPA)
Former Breastfeeding Educator Trainer (CAPPA)
Childbirth Education Classes
[email protected]
www.doulawithlove.com
Facebook.com/doulawithlove
626.390.3555
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Nikki Poncio-Bock, CLC
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Certified Postpartum and Birth Doula
Certified Maternal Support Practitioner (Bebo Mia)
Certified Lactation Counselor
Owner of Queen of Cups Doula Care
Website: queenofcupsdoulas.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 818-392-4797

Chavah Benzion
Labor Doula
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Doula (DONA trained)
Chavah is pronounced (HA-vah)
661-388-1876
[email protected]
www.askamidwife.net

Sharlene Rosen
Full Spectrum Doula

Trained full spectrum doula ( DTI) 
Focusing on birth 
Email : [email protected]
Ig: @_shashie_
birthwithsashie.com

Merrisa Stern
Full Spectrum Doula

Full Spectrum Doula
​Certified 200 HR Yoga Teacher
Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Certified Lactation Educator Specialist
Ayurvedic Nutritionist
Maternal Mental Health Advocate
AV AAIMM Planning Committee Member
Somatic Healer
661-418-7716
IG: lunalifedoulaservices
IG: lunaandsolhealingco
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lunaandsolyoga.com

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