A NorCal Doula Collective
The Birth Companions operates across Northern California, connecting expecting families with trusted doulas. From the South Bay to North County, our network of birth, postpartum, and community doulas is within reach wherever your family is growing.
Dedicated to Making Doulahood a Sustainable Career
We are dedicated to nurturing a community where experienced doulas mentor newcomers, ensuring every birth benefits from wisdom and professionalism.
Through our mentorship program, we make doula support affordable for all, while equipping junior doulas with essential knowledge and experience.
Together, we strive to deliver high-quality support nationwide, empowering parents throughout their birthing journey.
What We Stand For
These core values guide everything we do and shape the care we provide to families.
Heart Centered
Our doulas have a clear WHY for what they do. We value doulas who show empathy, compassion, warmth, nurturance, and good listening ability.
Always Learning & Listening
Our doulas are always seeking to learn from each other and build upon their expertise. We created the mentorship program to support new doulas in becoming master doulas.
Diversity
Our doulas represent a wide array of backgrounds and experiences so you can find the doula who meets you where you are.
Celebrating Motherhood
Our doulas see birth as an opportunity for women and mothers to embody their greatest strengths and inner wisdom.
Community
Our doulas have a community of support for information, resources, referrals, and back-up. They have the backing of decades of experience to rely on.
Sustainability
Our doulas prioritize sustainability in their work. They take care of themselves so they can take better care of you.
About Maya
After years of working closely with growing families and fellow doulas, Maya founded The Birth Companions in 2024 with one core vision: to make the doula matching process easier and more tailored for expecting families.
What started as a passion for birth work quickly evolved into a calling to bridge two important gaps: helping families find the right doula match and creating a strong community of doulas who valued continued growth.
Through firsthand experience, Maya witnessed the challenges couples face when trying to connect with someone they trust during such a vulnerable time. At the same time, she saw how much doulas thrive when they're supported, guided, and mentored.
The Birth Companions is built on the belief that when doulas are surrounded by a supportive community that fosters sustainability and growth, families are better supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The word “Doula” is a Greek word that means “female handmaiden for the child-bearing woman.” Today the word has come to mean “one who mothers the mother.”
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