north east los angeles birth doula

Los Angeles, California

Birth and Postpartum

Doula Services

Welcome! My name is Rebecca Belenky. I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth and Lactation Educator based in Los Angeles.

After over 10 years of supporting families as a solo doula practitioner, I have begun a new endeavor with two doula colleagues. Introducing—

Birth Alchemy Doula Collective.

Learn more about our offerings on our new website:

My desire is to 

Guide families through pregnancy and parenthood and help them find a path that feels true and meaningful to THEM.

Rebecca Belenky north east los angeles birth doula

about rebecca

My Mission and Goal

Birth and Parenting and new siblings can be messy and emotional transitions for everyone who is a part of it.

My desire is to be a calming and grounding presence through all of the ups and downs, and help families find their best path forward.

There is so little black and white in life, but in a world that presents choices as good or bad, dangerous or safe. I find the conversations that I have with clients around this transition to be complicated, and nuanced. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives so I focus on offering compassionate, thoughtful care individualized to their needs and priorities. 

 Explore our Services

Birth Alchemy Doula CollectivE

  • “The best gift I gave myself in my birth was hiring Rebecca as my postpartum doula.

    Rebecca provided me with so much emotional support. She answered my endless questions as a first time parent and helped instill in me a sense of confidence in my own intuition. She helped me process this radical change of becoming a parent and my birth experience. I cannot imagine a better person than Rebecca to have in your corner in the birthing process. She has a gift for this important work.” 

    -Betsy

  • “Rebecca’s guidance during the entire birthing process was invaluable to us.

    Her kind and nonjudgemental presence before and during my first baby’s birth helped me feel relaxed and confident. Not only was she lovely and calming to talk with (and funny, too), she presented us with crucial information—making an overwhelming experience feel less so. She also provided great support for my partner, answering all of his questions and giving him confidence in his ability to support me. We loved working with Rebecca and recommend her wholeheartedly!”

    -Becca

  • “Rebecca’s presence and kindness were invaluable for us through this experience.”

    -Kyle

  • “When we first met Rebecca, we knew we wanted her warm, calming energy around us when we welcomed our daughter.

    Rebecca was so helpful during my pregnancy, guiding us on how to plan for the birth and things that came up along the way as we got closer to my due date. Her knowledge and experience is invaluable, especially as we navigated all the uncertainties brought on by the pandemic. During my labor, Rebecca was an amazing support to both me and my husband. We couldn’t imagine going through the experience without her, and hope to work with her again someday!”

    -Hannah and Michael

  • “We feel so blessed to have crossed paths with Rebecca Belenky.

    We had our first conversations in the 2nd trimester, and Rebecca brought a serenity and sensitivity that immediately put us at ease. During labor, she was an integral part of our homebirth team, and provided support for both me and my partner. And we’ll never forget Rebecca’s postpartum care when she gave us knowledge and perspective that helped offset the most bewildering aspects of new parenthood. Through it all, she was compassionate and patient and gentle and nurturing. We feel so grateful to have had her with us during this transformation.”

    -Corinna & Harris & Eli

  • “I tell my friends now that I cannot imagine having gone through pregnancy and childbirth without Rebecca.

    She made me feel safe. She took all of my questions and concerns seriously and responded in depth with both her own knowledge and suggestions for me. It was ALL helpful, but I absolutely would not have made it through my labor and birth as smoothly as I did without Rebecca's critical support. ”

    -Kirsten

  • "Rebecca really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in our birth experience.

    We were hesitant about hiring a doula at first, but once we met with Rebecca we felt confident that she was the person to help. Her warm and caring demeanor put us at ease as did her extensive knowledge and experience in the birthing process.”

  • "We wanted a natural birth in a hospital, and thanks to Rebecca we were able to do this successfully.

    She helped guide us through various decisions regarding medical procedures, providing us with all the information we could possibly need. Using relaxation techniques, she kept me calm throughout my labor. Rebecca is also a skillful photographer and captured the birth of our son beautifully! We feel our birth experience would have been much different without Rebecca and we feel so lucky to have found her!”

    -Nellie

Sound Familiar?

You may be thinking…

There is so much advice offered up to parents, endless SHOULDs, and “do this-not thats.” I offer doula support to families who are looking forge their own paths, to tap into their own intuition and lead their family down a unique path that aligns with their values.

  • As a doula I support my clients as they become active participants in their birth experience. During our prenatal meetings, I help them understand what to expect from labor, what their choices are in different scenarios, and how we can work together to achieve a positive birth experience. The doula continues her role after the baby is born to insure the family is getting off on the right foot, and offering support and referrals whenever needed.

  • Those giving birth need support no matter their birth location. A birth doula is one option for someone looking for continuous physical and emotional support. Although a homebirth midwife is very hands-on and present, they are also performing clinical tasks that often require their primary focus and attention. Hiring a doula is one way to insure continuous support for those giving birth.

  • Yes! Hiring a trained and experienced doula early in your pregnancy is a great way to make informed choices about care providers and birth locations. Doulas are in a unique position because we have seen births in many different facilities with different care providers. A doula can listen to what you value most and refer you to providers who are comortable with your birth preferences.

  • We often focus on the doula's support during labor, but the work begins long before, by helping parents become connected with one another, informed about their birth choices, and preparing for the life transition after the baby arrives. The doula is fulfilling a completely different role than the partner because the partner knows their loved one more intimately than the doula ever could, and the doula has experience with birth. I also feel that I am present as a support person for the partner's experience as well. There are practical and emotional needs that a partner needs to look after in order to be able to be present for the birthing parent. Choosing a doula that everyone feels comfortable with can enhance everyone's experience with the birth.