Meet the Goodnight Bloom Doula Team

Each of our doulas is carefully selected, highly experienced, and deeply committed to supporting families with calm, compassionate care.

We take great care in matching each family with the right doula—someone who feels aligned, supportive, and easy to trust.


Laurie - Postpartum Doula

San Diego doula team member providing personalized postpartum support


Known for her grounded, confident presence and steady, reassuring care.

Laurie supports families with calm, attentive overnight care, guidance in establishing healthy sleep patterns, and steady encouragement as parents find their rhythm in the early days.

A CAPPA-trained postpartum doula, Laurie brings over 25 years of experience in education and child development, along with specialized training in early family support. She has completed advanced lactation training through Doula University and the Lactation Intensive for Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists, allowing her to guide families through infant feeding with both knowledge and care.

Laurie’s intuitive, responsive style helps both parents and babies feel supported, understood, and at ease.

Outside of her work, Laurie is a proud mom of two college-aged daughters and enjoys spending time with family and walking her dog, Kody, along the boardwalk.


postpartum doula San Diego comforting newborn and supporting mother

Misty - Postpartum Doula


Known for her nurturing, heart-centered approach and gentle, supportive presence.

Misty is deeply committed to supporting families through the early postpartum months with calm, attentive care. She provides hands-on newborn support and guidance in establishing feeding routines, helping both parents and babies feel more settled, confident, and at ease.

With a strong foundation in lactation support, Misty helps families navigate feeding challenges with patience, encouragement, and practical guidance, always meeting each family where they are.

Her warm, reassuring presence creates a space where families feel supported, cared for, and never alone during this important transition.


San Diego postpartum doula providing calm, supportive care for new mothers

Jess - Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist

Known for her calm, thoughtful presence and steady, reassuring care.

Jess supports families through the early postpartum period with a focus on rest, rhythm, and confidence. She specializes in overnight newborn care and sleep shaping, helping parents feel more supported while creating space for true rest.

A certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist, Jess brings over a decade of experience working with children and families in both educational and in-home settings. Trained through the Newborn Care Training Academy, she blends practical guidance with genuine, attentive care.

Jess finds deep fulfillment in helping families feel more confident and at ease during the newborn stage.

Outside of her work with families, she enjoys creating stained glass, longboarding, and hiking.


overnight newborn care San Diego helping families rest and recover

Heather - Postpartum Doula

Known for her warm, nurturing presence and deep commitment to supporting families.

With over 20 years of experience supporting and nurturing families through the postpartum journey, Heather brings a steady, compassionate presence to this deeply transformative season. She offers thoughtful guidance, education, and gentle advocacy, helping parents feel more confident, informed, and supported as they adjust to life with a new baby.

Heather believes that every family’s experience is unique, and that with the right support, parents can feel more connected, capable, and at ease as they find their rhythm in the early days.

Through her work, she is dedicated to fostering a sense of community, care, and trust, believing that when families feel truly supported, it creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond the postpartum period.


San Diego postpartum doula providing personalized support for new mothers

Lena - Birth & Postpartum Doula Doula

Known for her grounded, responsive approach and deeply supportive presence.

Lena supports families through every stage of the early parenting journey, offering steady, compassionate care during both birth and postpartum. She brings over 15 years of experience in the helping professions, along with a background in early childhood education and certification through Doula Network Training (DNT).

Her personal experience with the NICU, combined with her professional experience supporting NICU graduates, gives her a uniquely informed and sensitive approach to care. She meets each family where they are, providing thoughtful guidance and encouragement as they navigate this transition.

Lena’s calm, intuitive presence helps families feel supported, seen, and hopeful as they grow into this new chapter.

Finding the right support matters—and we’re here to make the process feel simple and thoughtful from the very beginning.

We’ll guide you every step of the way, from your initial consultation to being matched with the right doula for your family.

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If you’re a compassionate, experienced doula who values thoughtful, team-based care, we’d love to hear from you.