About Me

Hi, I'm Merrisa Arnold Stern, the heart behind Luna Life Doula Services here in the Antelope Valley! I'm a first-generation American; my family moved to the States from Belize, where my great-grandmother served in the birthwork world as a midwife in San Ignacio. With this lineage behind me, supporting families is truly my calling.

With over 16 years of experience as a yoga practitioner and a deep passion for supporting families, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey. My background in Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga, Lactation Education, and doula services ensures you're in expert hands.

I also work as a Centering Pregnancy group prenatal facilitator, and my newest role is Maternal Child Health Liaison with the BMHCE out of Charles Drew University.

Practice Philosophy

My philosophy is rooted in the belief that birth is a deeply physiological, emotional, and spiritual experience, one that should be honored and protected, not treated as a medical event in a birther's life. I hold space for the sacredness of this transition, meeting each family with compassion and reverence.

Drawing on over 16 years as a yoga practitioner and the midwifery lineage passed down through my family, I bring a holistic approach that supports the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. I believe in protecting the natural rhythm of birth while honoring each family's unique needs and values.

Overall, my goal is to help you feel supported, grounded, and empowered—held with holistic, compassionate care that protects the beauty and sacredness of your birth experience, every step of the way.

Specialties

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• Prenatal & Postpartum Yoga
• Lactation Education
• Centering Pregnancy (Group Prenatal Facilitation)
• Holistic Birth Support
• Postpartum Support
• BIPOC Birthers
• LGBTQ+ Families
• IVF
• High-Risk Pregnancies
• VBAC
• Plus-Size Pregnancy
• First-Time Parents
• Experienced/Second-Time+ Parents

Services Offered

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• Prenatal Care
• In-Person Labor & Birth Support
• Virtual Labor & Birth Support
• Postpartum Care
• IVF Support
• Pregnancy Loss Support