Race: Black
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Tamesha Valverde
Tamesha Valverde is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at Delta Health Care, where she provides direct lactation support, education, and information to WIC clients and the community. Working closely with prenatal and postpartum providers, Tamesha helps new families achieve their breastfeeding goals. Read more
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Tenáj Ikner
Tenaj is a certified birth and postpartum doula, postpartum nutrition specialist, and naturopathic practitioner with over a decade of experience guiding women through birth and beyond. She founded Elevate Maternity to bridge the gaps in maternal care and provide continuous, personalized support for women to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally through birth and postpartum. Read more
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Yasmin Dera
Yasmin Dera guides mothers and families through the journey of childbirth, offering support during pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. She uses her Womb Restorative Therapy Methods, combining wisdom, compassion, and skill to nurture and honor mothers through their journey from prenatal to postpartum. Read more
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Lynsey Haynes
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Melanie Bonhomme
Melanie “Lanie” Hutton is a Certified Lactation Counselor and Perinatal Community Health Worker with a deep passion for supporting birth-givers, advocating for lactation education, and promoting health equity. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to meeting parents where they are and helping them achieve their lactation goals, drawing from her personal struggles… Read more
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Michelle Cabrera
Dr. Michelle M. Cabrera is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist providing comprehensive care in San Marcos, California. Fluent in English, she is dedicated to supporting women’s health and wellness through her expertise and compassionate approach. Read more
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Monique Cowan
Monique Cowan is a Family Nurturing Specialist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Lactation Educator with over 20 years of experience supporting families. Inspired by the birth of her daughter, Monique is passionate about empowering mothers to embrace their innate power, addressing fear and anxiety, and creating joyful, holistic birth and postpartum experiences. Read more
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Nashuwah Abdulmaged
Nashuwah Abdulmaged, known as The Womb Priestess, is a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Kemetic Reiki Practitioner dedicated to empowering women through prenatal and postpartum care, with a focus on creating peaceful and transformative birth experiences. As a Cosmic Sexuality and Empowerment Coach, she offers guidance in womb wellness, sacred feminine activation, trauma healing, and… Read more
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Nbalia Soumah
Nbalia Soumah is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care that meets the unique needs of each woman she serves. With a commitment to fostering trust and wellness, Nbalia supports women through every stage of their health journey. Read more
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Nikki Helms
Nikki Helms is a skilled midwife, lactation educator, and DONA and CAPPA-trained birth and postpartum doula with a passion for full-spectrum postpartum care. Based in San Diego since 2005, she offers in-home classes, placenta encapsulation, and maternity concierge services, empowering families with evidence-based guidance and personalized support. Read more
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Olivia Favela-Gary
Olivia Favela-Gary, CNM, is a dedicated midwife with extensive experience in both clinical and leadership roles, including serving as Director of the Women’s Health Center and co-directing a midwifery-led practice in Los Angeles. She is passionate about improving access to care, supporting student midwives, and serving women of color, and currently works as a staff… Read more
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Katrina Nelson
Katrina’s doula practice is shaped by the ethos of “Parenting from the Inside Out,” combining her professional experience and training to guide families through their unique parenting journey. Specializing in holistic sleep shaping and nighttime parenting support, Katrina helps families overcome sleep deprivation with attunement-based strategies, providing guidance and resources to help them find their… Read more