Autumn Bessire Tattenham
Doula, Lactation Counselor, Newborn Care Specialist, and Educator
Serving Clients Face-to-Face in Monterey County
Virtual services available everywhere
I have always loved babies; I sometimes say birth, postpartum, and newborn care are my native languages! As the oldest of six, caring for babies came to me naturally from a very young age. After raising three children of my own to adulthood and years working as a nanny and then as a newborn care specialist, I realized that providing evidence-based support for parents is the most effective way to ensure babies are off to a great start. By combining my birth and postpartum doula support with my expertise in newborn parenting, lactation, and relationship foundations, I offer a unique mentoring and educational approach to supporting new families. I'm there for you & your family through your pregnancy and birth…and what comes after!
Kind Words
from Clients
& Colleagues
"You really helped us find the routine we were looking for. What seems so simple and intuitive to some just wasn’t for us. You helped us so much!"
- Kacey, Postpartum Client
"All the prep work we did before my son arrived made us feel very confident about handling labor together at home for a long time. We almost felt like we didn't need to call you to help us because you had taught us everything...but we're glad we did! You have a very calming, reassuring presence."
- Dave, Birth Support Client
"You have been instrumental in our journey as new parents!"
- David, NCS Client
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"You provided me with invaluable knowledge and a calming presence that I am so grateful for. You have been my confidant and my guiding angel who fostered the confidence I needed to feel grounded to navigate my birth and immediate postpartum."
- Samantha, Birth & Postpartum Client
Ella Quenga
Now Offering
Office Hours!
Birth, Postpartum, & Infant Care Doula
Sibling Doula
Early Intervention Specialist
Serving Clients Face-to-Face in Coastal Monterey County
Virtual services available everywhere
Ella Quenga is a valued part of the Sweet Peas team, offering birth, postpartum, infant care, and sibling doula support. With her background as a doula and early intervention specialist, along with experience as a swim coach, babysitter, and private nanny, she brings steady, practical support to families in the Monterey Bay area.
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Ella is now booking in-person clients for spring 2026, and families are encouraged to join her waitlist. She is also booking $20 half-hour office-hours sessions (available through December 31st!) for personalized guidance on pregnancy, birth preparation, sibling transitions, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
Kind Words from
Ella's Clients
“As soon as you see how Ella interacts with a little one, you will know she has a lot of experience and a big heart. Above all, I think her warm and upbeat personality makes everything so easy and fun for both parents and kids.”
-David
“We LOVE Ella and so does our child! Ella has really made a huge effort to learn our child in and out.We are so grateful for her dedication to our child’s success and progress. We feel she’s as good at reading our child as we are, which is game-changing!”
- Mary & Adam
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