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My philosophy is centered on fostering safety and comfort for both the parent and the baby. My dedication to my profession is unwavering, and as a doula, I am committed to delivering optimal emotional and physical support to my clients. I consider each parent and child unique and being adaptable and attentive to the diverse needs of families ensures that my care is not only practical but also emotionally supportive.

Richmond, California

5.0 (2 reviews)

Maria Marli Martins

11 years of experience

Hello! My name is Marli Martins, and I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula with over 15 years of experience in childcare, massage therapy, and nursing. I hold multiple degrees in Early Childhood Education, Nursing, and Massage Therapy, and I’m passionate about helping families feel supported and confident during the postpartum journey. I specialize in emotional and physical support, breastfeeding and lactation care, and newborn care education. I believe that with the right guidance and gentle encouragement, the early days with a new baby can be peaceful and empowering for every family. I speak Portuguese and English (and some Spanish), and I strive to create a warm, organized, and judgment-free space for every parent I work with.

Marli is an exceptional postpartum doula. Her calm presence, extensive knowledge, and nurturing care make a real difference in the lives of the families she supports. I’ve witnessed her offer thoughtful, respectful, and personalized support, always prioritizing the baby’s wellbeing and the parents’ comfort. I trust her work deeply and highly recommend her. — Joseane de Jesus Ferreira Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula (HFD) | Newborn Specialist (CU) | CPR & First Aid (Menlo Park FD) | Lactation Education (UCSD) | Child Development (Abilene)

- Joseane D.

Lafayette, California

Chenooi Berg

13 years of experience

Hello wonderful mamas and welcome Im a certified massage therapist and provide specialized perinatal arvigo maya abdominal massage as well as full spectrum Doula Support. I accept Carrot, Kaiser, Medi-Cal; et.al. If you love massage and prioritize your physical health and recovery from birth than we might be a match. I only accept on birth client a month towards undisturbed, physiological birth. I would love to answer any of your questions about unmedicated birth or how massage can help you achieve your goals. For the majority of my clients I provide prenatal and postpartum massage either at my office in Lafayette or mobile massage. Get in touch with me to find out how to get reimbursed at no cost to you. Http://uniquetechnique.online. II look forward to assisting you in achieving your goals.

Im so grateful I found Ajeet and was able to work with her both pre and postpartum. She offered in home prenatal massages that were very relaxing and therapeutic and felt great on my achy body. She was very supportive and always available for questions and concerns and to talk through my birth plan. I also just went in for a postnatal massage which felt great to loosen up my breastfeeding shoulders and neck and she also specializes in a technique to help your uterus heal. She is very kind and accommodating and I would definitely recommend her

- Lindsay K.

San Francisco, California

Izabella Ribeiro

2 years of experience

I am the mother of a 7-year-old boy, in love with motherhood, I feel extremely fulfilled when helping families take care of their babies. This strengthens me as a person, mentally and spiritually. I love my profession

Izabela was amazing — she helped me so much, especially with breastfeeding and establishing a routine. Because of her support, I was able to rest more and handle my daily routine better. She was always helpful, full of great tips, and always respected my decisions. I highly recommend her!

- Thainara D.

Fairfield, California

Arica Nears Taylor

52 years of experience

MA’s Helping Hands provides you with a mother/daughter doula team that has a combined total of over 50 years experience working with women, their babies and their families during pregnancy, labor/delivery and through the postpartum period.

Oakley, California

Patti Smith

19 years of experience

I have been a Doula and Contra Costa County for 18 years. Every woman deserves a Doula. I believe in Hypnobirthing, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Meditation, and Labor education to make your labor memories enjoyable! I have much more to offer.

Cotati, California

Isis Fields

2 years of experience

As a birth and postpartum doula serving Sonoma county(and the East Bay), I offer holistic doula services designed to empower expecting mamas—especially BIPOC individuals. My practice is motivated by a deep commitment to providing an empathetic, kind, and helpful service throughout your birthing journey. I aim to offer support every step of the way, ensuring that your experience is empowering and nurturing. At the same time, I am dedicated to addressing the systemic inequities often faced in labor and delivery, providing a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to your needs.

I had the honor and pleasure of training and mentoring Isis. Her genuine compassion and unwavering professionalism shone through in every interaction. She brings a heartfelt dedication to supporting families, and her ability to combine empathy with evidence-based practice will serve her clients and any team she joins exceptionally well. I have no doubt that Isis’s kindness, integrity, and skill will take her far in her work as a doula and beyond.

- Davon C.

San Jose, California

Gretchen Retka

15 years of experience

Parents: please share your EDD & contact info in the message body 🙏🏾 Birth doula of 13 years. This is my calling in life to be of service to labor/birth. I’m very grateful to have this as my service in this lifetime and believe every new life is a gift to be honored with care, love and respect for the process. Trained in techniques that encourage optimal fetal positioning by finding balance in the body (more comfort during pregnancy as well as labor/birth) optimal positioning helps labor be more comfortable, increasing odds of a efficient and smoother vaginal birth. I share these techniques with my clients in the third trimester to decrease the use of interventions & prevent trauma. Also practicing placenta encapsulation and massage therapy at Full Moon Birth & Family Wellness Center.

We had the most magical natural unmedicated birth experience in a hospital and we owe so much of it to Gretchen. Right from our first interaction when we were interviewing birth doulas, we were drawn by her warm nature. Her prenatal visits were extremely helpful be it the exercises she taught us to enable an optimal baby position for birth or her inputs into crafting our birth plan. We would have been lost with the information overload if not for her timely, targeted and super informative educational resources that have been extremely helpful to us as first time parents. She has always been a text or phone call away to address anything we needed. She brought in a sign of relief when she entered the labor room...her calming presence during my final stretch of labor and the positions she guided me through definitely helped me avoid an epidural. The icing on the cake was her singing a lullaby to our little one upon birth, it felt divine. She also captured beautiful moments of our baby's birth that we will cherish forever. I will always remember her positive affirmation 'You are stronger than you think!'. Can't thank you enough Gretchen for being the rockstar that you are and all your support to growing families :)

- Gita Sowmya P.

Oakland, California

Aline Camilo Carter

5 years of experience