Doulas Association of Southern California - DASC

Doulas Association of Southern California - DASC We are glad you are considering joining Doulas Association of Southern California (DASC)!

Continually advance the profession of birthwork by providing advocacy for reproductive/birthing justice; a nurturing community of peer collaboration; educational opportunities for doulas and the public; and a bridge between the public and our members We are the first organization designed to meet the needs of both birth and postpartum doulas. From the beginning, DASC has offered doulas companionsh

ip, education, networking, and professional affiliation. Together we can bring awareness to our communities that doula care changes lives. Membership Benefits:

Community, mentorship, and education
Weekly Monday Circle Meetings
Listing on our website's "Find a Doula"
Access to Members Only FB page - with tools like sample contracts, local resource lists, referrals and backup
Access to recordings of past trainings and virtual events
25% discount on ticketed Continuing Education Events
Office Depot Discount
Scholarships
Taxi reimbursement after a long birth

Time to recertify? You’re in luck! DASC is collaborating with the amazing Tali Fefer of to provide First Aid + Infant C...
07/16/2026

Time to recertify? You’re in luck! DASC is collaborating with the amazing Tali Fefer of to provide First Aid + Infant CPR certification. This class is tailored specifically to doulas and the unique circumstances of our roles and situations. Additionally, the class is American Heart Association certified ensuring you qualify to be a doula provider for insurance and fertility benefits. 🥕

RSVP required. $80. Sign up and follow payment instructions at http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

Where: The Valley Family Collective

13317 Ventura Blvd. 
Sherman Oaks CA 91423
When: Sunday, July 26th
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $80

The back patio of Civil Coffee is always filled with doulas one Thursday a month. Hosts Maria Pasquarelli and Abby Awe w...
07/13/2026

The back patio of Civil Coffee is always filled with doulas one Thursday a month. Hosts Maria Pasquarelli and Abby Awe welcome you to NELA with open arms and often invite guest birth workers to further expand your network. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Civil Coffee
5629 N Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, 90042
When: Third Thursday of the month
Thursday, July 16th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Hosts: Maria Pasquarelli (213) 840-4859
Abby Awe

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

The Santa Monica DASC circle meeting is mixing things up by choosing a new location. Yet, hosts Gayle Gilman, Eldrid O’D...
07/10/2026

The Santa Monica DASC circle meeting is mixing things up by choosing a new location. Yet, hosts Gayle Gilman, Eldrid O’Driscoll, and Harriet Fraser still bring a warm, welcoming environment. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Tiato
2700 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, 90404
When: Second Monday of the month
Monday, July 13th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Hosts: Gayle Gilman - (310) 927-3471
Harriet Fraser - (310) 431-6925
Eldrid O’Driscoll - (310) 429-6769

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

Saturdays are best spent in the Valley in the air conditioning of a mall. Join host Noemi Martinez-Bary for a DASC circl...
07/10/2026

Saturdays are best spent in the Valley in the air conditioning of a mall. Join host Noemi Martinez-Bary for a DASC circle meeting in the food court. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Fashion Square Mall
14006 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, 91423
Top level parking lot, food court - west wing
When: Second Saturday of the month
Saturday, July 11th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Host: Noemi Martinez-Bary - (310) 913-8641

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

Recharge from the holiday weekend on Monday. 🔋Hosts Silvia Raynor and Kimberly Betkey welcome you to join their DASC cir...
07/05/2026

Recharge from the holiday weekend on Monday. 🔋Hosts Silvia Raynor and Kimberly Betkey welcome you to join their DASC circle meeting in Seal Beach. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Peet’s Coffee
12203 Seal Beach Blvd
Seal Beach, CA 90740
When: First Monday of the month
Monday, July 6th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hosts: Silvia Raynor
(562)-234-7672
Kimberly Betkey
(909)-702-5456

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

South LA doulas, come on out this Thursday with guest host Melanie Wachsman Bingham! Our monthly circle meetings across ...
06/30/2026

South LA doulas, come on out this Thursday with guest host Melanie Wachsman Bingham! Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Hilltop Coffee & Kitchen
4427 W Slauson Ave
South LA, 90043
(inside Slauson Arcade. Free Parking 🚗)
When: First Thursday of the month
Thursday, July 2nd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Host: Melanie Wachsman Bingham
(310) 435-6760

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

It’s time for June gloom to leave us and the sun to shine down and fill our hearts. 😎🌞 All doulas and birth workers, eve...
06/30/2026

It’s time for June gloom to leave us and the sun to shine down and fill our hearts. 😎🌞 All doulas and birth workers, even non-DASC members are always invited to our monthly circle meetings across LA. Also, stay tuned for the finalized date for a First Aid/Infant CPR training this month. Let’s continue to build community and have fun. See you soon.
http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

Come celebrate the halfway point of 2026 in El Segundo on Tuesday with wonderful DASC circle meeting hosts Lisa Esteban ...
06/29/2026

Come celebrate the halfway point of 2026 in El Segundo on Tuesday with wonderful DASC circle meeting hosts Lisa Esteban and Brooke Taylor. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Blue Butterfly Coffee
351 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
When: Last Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, June 30th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hosts: Lisa Esteban - (818) 636-2748
Brooke Taylor - (310) 658-2212

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

June’s not over yet, and Burbank is the place to be this Monday. Abbie Rickard and Angelina Schneider are hosting a DASC...
06/28/2026

June’s not over yet, and Burbank is the place to be this Monday. Abbie Rickard and Angelina Schneider are hosting a DASC circle meeting. Our monthly circle meetings across Los Angeles are a place for DASC members and non-members alike to take a break, seek guidance, form a network of colleagues, and just have fun. The Doulas Association of Southern California highly values community, and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Where: Basecamp Dinette
1221 Riverside Dr.
Burbank, CA 91506
When: Last Monday of the month
Monday, June 29th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hosts: Abbie Rickard - (508) 223-6781
Angelina Schneider - (626) 808-1008

http://www.dascdoulas.org/events

06/28/2026

Last night was our second Quarterly Cocktails event of the year. The weather was beautiful, the company was wonderful. Connections were made and, most importantly, we had a chance to decompress and relax. If you missed out, no worries- there are still two more Quarterly Cocktail events left in 2026!

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1221 W. Riverside Dr.
Burbank, CA
91506

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