The Nest Doulas - About Us
Meet The Nest Doulas
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Mackenzie De La Cruz
Medi-Cal Certified
I am passionate about providing evidence-based education, compassionate support, and advocacy so families feel confident and empowered in their birth choices. I believe knowledge creates confidence, and confidence transforms birth.
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Breana Hodge
Hey there! My name is Breana. I am married to my high-school sweetheart and a proud mommy to five amazing kiddos (3 boys and 2 girls). My family, especially my husband, have been my biggest supporters in chasing my dream as a birth worker. God and my own birth experiences have led me to be passionate as a mother’s advocate and all things pregnancy and postpartum. As a doula, my goal is to share resources, impart knowledge, and support families in any way I can.
I spend the majority of my time homeschooling three of my children while chasing around my toddler and baby, coffee in hand. I am also involved in our church’s children’s and worship ministries. Some other things I enjoy are indoor plants, traveling with my husband, thrift and antique shopping, going to the beach, and dreaming about having a small-scale farm one day.
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Taylor Gereke
Not accepting new clients until August 2026
Hi, I’m Taylor Gereke — a birth doula, mother, and advocate for informed, empowered care.
As a mom of (almost!) two under two, I understand firsthand how transformative and vulnerable the journey into motherhood can be. My own experiences deepened my passion for walking alongside women during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum season.
I thrive under pressure and bring a calm, grounded presence into the birth space. I believe deeply in informed consent, intuitive decision-making, and making sure every client feels heard, respected, and supported. Listening well is one of my greatest strengths — your story, your concerns, and your hopes truly matter to me.
When I’m not supporting families, you’ll find me enjoying all things agriculture, journaling, coloring, playing outside with my son and our dogs, or thrifting with an iced coffee in hand alongside friends.
It is an honor to support women as they step and grow into motherhood with confidence, strength, and knowledge.
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Mariah Cunningham
I’ve been married for 12 years and am blessed to be a mom of four. Family is at the heart of everything I do. My journey started in the kitchen as a culinary graduate, where I discovered my love for nourishing and caring for others through food. Over the years, I’ve realized that this same passion for nurturing extends far beyond the table—it’s about creating spaces of comfort, encouragement, and strength in every season of life.
This is what drew me to birth work. After experiencing my own pregnancies and births, I felt a deep calling to walk alongside women during one of the most powerful transitions they’ll ever face: bringing new life into the world. As a birth doula, my heart is to provide support, encouragement, and advocacy so that every mother feels heard, empowered, and embraced throughout her journey.
Motherhood has taught me resilience, compassion, and the beauty of walking through challenges with grace. As I step into the calling of birth work, I carry with me not only my training but also my lived experience as a wife, mother, and nurturer at heart.