Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Antioch, CA

My name is Shakila Marando, and I am the founder of DOULAS by the BAY. I am a mother of two and have spent over 25 years working with children and families, including the last 17 years supporting families as a doula through pregnancy, birth, and the early newborn days. This work comes from a deep belief that no family should ever feel alone during this journey. I work closely alongside our team of doulas, sharing the same commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Together, we have supported thousands of families across Northern and Southern California, providing steady guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support when it matters most. Our doulas are carefully selected, certified, and deeply cared for. Every team member is Birth and Postpartum Certified, Perinatal Mood Disorders Certified, CPR trained, HIPAA compliant, fully vetted, and insured. With ongoing mentorship and professional development, we ensure families receive safe, reliable, and heart-centered care in their homes. I created DOULAS by the BAY to build a trusted, supportive space where families feel seen, informed, and confident—while expanding access to doula care and strengthening our community, one family at a time.

Hi, I'm Michelle C., a certified Postpartum Doula (DICPD) and Newborn Care Specialist (NCTA) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I work with families during those early, often overwhelming weeks after baby arrives, providing overnight and daytime support so parents can rest, recover, and feel confident in their new role. My approach centers on the baby's needs: feeding support, sleep routine building, soothing techniques, and helping families establish rhythms that actually work for their household. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, TrustLine registered, fully vaccinated, and Portuguese speaking. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, I'm here to make sure you don't have to navigate this alone.

I have been working with newborn babies and families for over 20 years. My vast experience has given me the knowledge to understand newborns’ physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs while providing parents with the necessary tools to develop their abilities and skills. I believe that pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood are the most important and transformative times in a person’s life. I am honored to help families make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.

Hello! I’m a birth and postpartum doula with several years of experience supporting mothers and newborns. I am CPR certified and provide calm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care for families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. As a Japanese citizen with Chinese heritage, I enjoy working with multicultural families and helping parents feel confident and supported during their birth journey.

Hi there! I’m Lidiane, and my journey has always been driven by a deep passion for supporting families. For the past 9 years, I have dedicated my life to being a professional nanny, a role that allowed me to witness the beautiful, challenging, and transformative moments of childhood and parenthood up close. This long-standing experience naturally led me to my true calling: becoming a Doula. My philosophy is rooted in providing compassionate, evidence-based support that honors your unique birth and postpartum preferences. I believe that every parent deserves to feel empowered, heard, and cared for during this sacred transition. Having worked with families from diverse backgrounds, I bring a calm, organized, and multilingual approach (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) to ensure you feel fully supported every step of the way. I’m not just here to provide a service; I’m here to be a steady hand and a warm heart for your growing family.

www.joinloula.com Loula is a diverse provider network of over 300 experienced doulas throughout California! All of our doulas accept health insurance including Medi-Cal and select Commercial managed care plans. Loula helps you connect with a doula in your area that's right for you. Go to our website to learn more and complete an interest form! Loula is a Black-owned, women-led company founded to address persistent perinatal health inequities, particularly among Black women, women of color, and underserved communities.

I am a mother of 2, birth and Postpartum doula, BRM pro, and a photographer leaving in San Francisco. I am observant, thoughtful person with a good sense of humor who enjoys personal connections, walks, books, tea, plants and good conversations.

Good Evening Everyone, my name is Uheina Tonga. I am a certified postpartum doula, and an infant specialist/night nanny. I grew up in the Bay Area, and specifically San Mateo, but I live in Brisbane now. I have been an infant specialist/ night nanny for 20 years, and before I raised five children of my own. My favorite thing about caring for the newborn is when they come home from the hospital, and I am ready to care for them while mom is trying to get some rest. This gives me a sense of great accomplishment when I can able to earn your trust and help you get the rest you need each night. I have cared for over 100 babies in the course of 20 years. I've gained many experiences in caring for babies, but different and unique in their own way. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, whether its going on a trip to the coast, or making dinner together, or just hanging around and play board games. It is creating memories and it is sort of the same way when I come into your home and care for the baby. It is a beginning of creating memories for baby and your family!

Hello! My name is Laila, and I am a postpartum doula serving the Bay Area, California. I have a deep passion for supporting families during the postpartum period, offering emotional support, practical guidance, and attentive care tailored to the needs of both mother and baby. I believe in respectful, empathetic, and personalized support, helping families feel safe, confident, and well cared for during this important transition. In my free time, I enjoy exploring California’s nature by going hiking with my husband, which helps me recharge and maintain balance so I can provide even more present and compassionate care to the families I support. It would be a pleasure to be part of the Bornbir community and to contribute with love, responsibility, and dedication.

Hello everyone, my name is Ana Clara and I am a certified Postpartum Doula located in Marin County, California. I am originally from Brazil and I have 13 years of experience in childcare. I began my career as a nanny and have since grown into a dedicated Postpartum Doula. My mission is to provide families with the care, guidance and reassurance they need during this precious time.

Hello! I'm Kim I am a full service birth and postpartum Doula and a member of DONA. I recognize the magical, miraculous wonders of pregnancy and childbirth and offer unconditional, judgement free support for all families. I love to share my knowledge and passionate enthusiasm with expectant families and offer confident, continuity of care to ensure you have a positive birth experience, in alignment with your birth preferences. I live in San Francisco and have a lot of experience at UCSF, CPMC and the Kaiser Network. I have also supported many births on the Peninsula at Mills, Sequoia, Kaiser RWC and Stanford.

My name is Amanda Barros, and I am a Certified Newborn care and Postpartum Doula located in SF Bay Area, California. As a 30 year old Brazilian, I have always had a passion for working with children. This passion led me to become a doula, as I believe in providing compassionate and empowering support to mothers during such an important and special time in their lives. I understand that every mother deserves the utmost care and support, which is why I specialize in postpartum doula care. My goal is to make your postpartum journey as smooth and fulfilling as possible. Whether you need sleep support, breastfeeding guidance, postpartum recovery assistance, newborn care education, or emotional support, I am here to provide it all.

Hello, I'm Maira! I have been working with children for over six years. My passion of taking care of kids began when I decided to be a volunteer in a daycare working with newborns. This experience prompted me to become a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. I enjoy helping and support families in their new parenting journey. My ultimate goal is allow parents to rest during this period while giving them a sense of security that their precious newborn is in good hands. I am proud to provide a safe, informative and loving environment.

Supporting new parents during the sacred early days of parenthood is not just my work—it's my calling. I became a postpartum doula because I believe every family deserves to feel cared for, understood, and supported as they adjust to life with a newborn. My journey into this field began when I moved to California during my two years as an au pair, caring for young children and living closely with families. That experience sparked a deep passion in me for helping others navigate the tender, transformative moments of new beginnings. I saw firsthand how much of a difference compassionate, hands-on support can make —and I knew I wanted to offer that to growing families in a deeper way.

Hello families! My name is Gabriela McAuliffe, and I’m a certified Postpartum Doula passionate about helping parents feel calm, confident, and supported during the fourth trimester. I provide nurturing, non-judgmental care for both baby and parents, whether that means newborn soothing, light household support, or simply a listening ear during those big emotional shifts. I also offer breastfeeding support and guidance on safe sleep practices, helping families feel empowered with evidence-based information and gentle techniques that fit their unique needs. Originally from Brazil and now based in California, I speak English and Portuguese and love serving families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. My philosophy is rooted in compassion, respect for each family’s choices, and creating a peaceful environment that allows parents to rest, recover, and bond with their new little one.

Hi! I’m Tunisha (Nisha), a passionate certified birth/postpartum doula, mother of three amazing kids. My own experiences with pregnancy and birth taught me just how transformative this time is, and my philosophy is simple: every parent deserves to feel empowered, respected, and safe, no matter how their birth unfolds. Before becoming a professional doula, I was the go-to person for my friends and family, providing hands-on support, encouragement, and care during their pregnancies and early postpartum days. I believe in 'mothering the mother'—offering calm, non-judgmental, and practical support to help you navigate this incredible journey. I would be honored to hold space for you and help you welcome your baby with confidence.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m Gena Perdue, a certified birth and postpartum doula serving families across the Bay Area. I specialize in advocacy for better birth outcomes, overnight postpartum care and recovery, newborn care, and pediatric sleep hygiene. My practice is client-led, evidence-based, unconditional, and free of agenda. Your family deserves care that meets you exactly where you are. I believe that when new parents feel supported, informed, and well-rested, the entire family thrives. I bring a background in community and organizational leadership, having spent years helping families and professionals build systems of care that strengthen both individuals and communities. I’m certified, CPR and Standard First Aid certified, trained in emergency preparedness, insured, background-checked, and have current vaccinations. I'm calm, capable, and ready to help so you can feel supported, confident, and well-rested during your transition to parenthood.

I am a Postpartum Doula. I mostly work 1:1 with clients, but am open to remote work as well. I teach infant massage either in person or remotely. I love helping with siblings and pets and getting partners more involved with helping out. As a new mom, or a mom for the 10th time, those first few months with baby are a time for you to recover and get to know your little one. But it is not something that you need to do alone, I can help you.

Hi, I’m Priscila, a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 7 years of experience supporting families through the early weeks and months after birth. I provide calm, nurturing, and evidence-based care during daytime, overnight, and 24/7 shifts, always honoring each family’s values and parenting goals. My approach is family-led, baby-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental. I support singletons and twins, help navigate feeding challenges, and gently establish healthy newborn rhythms while prioritizing rest, recovery, and confidence for parents. I’m ProDoula-certified, trained in breastfeeding education and Infant CPR & First Aid, TrustLine approved, fully insured, Carrot-approved, and fluent in English and Portuguese. Above all, I believe the early postpartum days matter deeply, and it’s an honor to be a steady, compassionate presence during such a tender and transformative time.

Hello everyone, my name is Minerva Powell but I go by Minnie. I’m a certified postpartum doula located in northern California the Bay Area. I’ve been doing this wonderful work for the past 5 plus years and I enjoy every moment of it! My practice ties to creating a judgment, freeze zone for all parents to seek information and emotional support. In my free time I enjoy spending time at the beach with my children. I also love a good movie night with my husband.