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Ceremonial Birth Doula · Los Angeles

Are you
expecting?
Let me walk
with you.

Birth is not just a medical event — it is a sacred threshold. I walk with you through it with knowledge, ritual, and deep reverence for the life unfolding.

Ana Mancera pregnant with her son
About Ana

A mother, a wombserver,
a keeper of ceremony

My path to birth work began the moment I brought my own two children into the world — both born at home, both transformative beyond anything I could have imagined. Those births didn't just make me a mother. They changed me at the cellular level.

I am a theater director, actress, prenatal yoga teacher, and ceremony facilitator. My approach weaves together clinical knowledge with ritual, intention, and the wisdom of the sacred feminine.

It is my vision to walk alongside you — curating your sacred pregnancy journey and guiding you into the most meaningful transition of your life: Motherhood.

🌿   Fully bilingual — proudly serving the Latin community in Los Angeles
Certified Doula · Doulas de México & DONA International
Prenatal Yoga Teacher · Yoga Alliance
Womb Healing Ceremony Facilitator · Womben Wellness
Theater & Acting Background — comfortable with big emotions
Woman holding tea cup in ceremony
What is a ceremonial doula?

Science, soul,
and sacred presence

A doula walks with you before, during, and after birth — offering physical support, emotional presence, and trusted information. A ceremonial doula brings something more: ritual, intention, and the understanding that birth is a profound rite of passage.

I work with any type of birth — hospital, birth center, or home. Ceremony is also available completely independently of doula support.

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Hands holding baby
Design your journey

Every path is yours to choose

Choose the level of support that feels right — from full ceremonial accompaniment to standalone ritual experiences. All of you is welcome, at any stage.

01
Birth Doula
Support from first breath to first days
  • 2 prenatal sessions — birth planning & connection
  • Full labor & delivery attendance
  • Physical & emotional support throughout
  • 2 postpartum visits — integration & lactation guidance
03
Ceremony Only
Ritual work, standalone
  • Available independently of doula support
  • Blessingway — honoring the mother-to-be before birth
  • Welcome to the World — ceremonial circle for baby's arrival
  • Ceremonial Bath — flower & herb ritual for mama & baby
  • Any combination, fully personalized
Add to any path à la carte
Birth Photography

Artful, intimate documentation of the most important day of your life.

Extended Postpartum Support

Additional visits for longer-held support through the fourth trimester.

Prenatal Yoga Sessions

Private sessions tailored to your pregnancy, body, and emotional needs.

Laughing baby in ceremonial flower bath
The ceremonial world

Ritual at the heart
of everything

Flowers, water, candlelight, music, and the sacred circle of those who love you. Each ceremony is crafted with reverence — a space uniquely yours, deeply unforgettable.

Inquire about ceremony
Flower mandala altar detail
Ganesha on flower altar
Ana playing harmonium in ceremony
Women in meditation during ceremony
Full ceremony circle around flower mandala altar
Sacred space

A circle held
with intention

Woven in my Mexican ancestral lineage, every circle I hold honors the grandmother, the mother, and the daughter's journey. Allow me to hold space for the mother in you to flourish — fed with the pure medicine of being in circle with other women.

Whether it is your sisters, friends, or ancestral lineage gathered around you, your body will vibrate and your spirit will elevate.

Baby blessing · Women's cacao circle · Postpartum circle

Ana with new mother and baby
From the mothers
Birth Planning Session

Knowledge is the greatest gift you can give yourself before birth

Not everyone needs a doula present at their birth — but everyone deserves to feel informed, prepared, and confident going into the most transformative day of their life.

Whether you are a first-time mother, a couple navigating questions together, or simply someone who wants to understand their options — I offer one-on-one birth planning sessions tailored entirely to you. We can cover your birth plan, hospital protocols, pain management options, what to expect during labor, postpartum preparation, or anything else on your mind.

Book as many sessions as you need. There is no limit — this is your journey and your pace.

Already hiring me as your doula? These sessions are included in your package — this standalone option is for those who want guidance without full birth support.

Open to mothers, couples, and anyone preparing for birth. Available in English and Spanish. In person or via video call.

Book a session
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Ana Mancera with her two children
Let's connect

Ready to begin
your sacred journey?

Whether you are newly pregnant, deep in your third trimester, or simply called toward ceremony — I would love to hear from you.

Serving families throughout Los Angeles. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.