Bereavement Doulas in Concord, CA

These doulas list pregnancy and infant loss support as a specialty. Take your time reading their profiles, and message anyone you would like to talk to.

63 Bereavement Doulas near Concord, CA

Jaqueline Himelfarb

Concord, California 5 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Jaqueline Himelfarb

Accepts insurance

I’m Jaqueline, Full Spectrum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist and Sleep Consultant in the East Bay Area! I’m passionate about every parent receiving the support that they need. I believe that all parts of your journey matter equally, and that’s why I’m so excited to offer birth, postpartum, newborn care and sleep consulting! My journey began with a move from Brazil to the US, where I initially served families as a nanny. Feeling called to provide deeper support, I became a newborn care specialist and dual-certified sleep consultant. After having my own babies, my passion for holistic care grew, and I was inspired to get my birth and postpartum doula certifications. Now, I'm excited to combine my passion and years of expertise to serve families like yours holistically throughout the East Bay Area and San Francisco, guiding you from pregnancy through your child's early years.

Recent review

I am so grateful for my Newborn Care Specialist Jacqueline and the exceptional support she provided when my daughter was born. Her vast knowledge of newborn care is truly impressive, and her advice was invaluable. She is also an incredible communicator, always keeping me informed and reassured. Her attention to detail and genuine compassion were gamechangers and I felt incredibly supported every step of the way. She went above and beyond to ensure my daughter had everything she needed to thrive and that I had everything I needed to care for her. Jacqueline made this special time even more special for my family. I cannot recommend Jacqueline enough to any new parent(s) looking for outstanding care and support.

- Stacey F.

Kourtney McGowan

Concord, California 22 years of experience

5.0 (7 reviews)

Kourtney McGowan

NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

I believe that birth is YOUR story and should be done your way. I try my best to support my clients wishes during births and follow directions for post Partum care as well. I think it’s important not to push clients to do things but allow them to choose their own paths. I love what I do and love educating my clients so that they’re able to make the best decisions for themselves and feel well informed when doing so… I also have a team and We are a team/partnership of three doulas who are qualified as moms certified doulas to cover all things birth, postpartum and beyond!

Recent review

As a first-time mom, Kourtney was an incredible doula throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey. Her support, knowledge, encouragement, and calming presence made a tremendous difference during one of the most important seasons of my life. She helped me feel informed, confident, and empowered every step of the way. Whenever I had questions or concerns, Kourtney was always available with guidance, reassurance, and genuine care. Her dedication to both me and my family went far beyond my expectations. Because of her support, I felt prepared for birth and well-supported as I transitioned into motherhood. Kourtney brought compassion, professionalism, and a genuine passion for serving families to every interaction. I highly recommend Kourtney’s doula services to any expecting family. She is knowledgeable, caring, dependable, and truly committed to helping mothers have a positive and empowering birth experience. Working with her was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy, and I am deeply grateful for everything she did for my family.

- Zakiyyah W.

Gracious Bay Area Doulas

Walnut Creek, California 5 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Gracious Bay Area Doulas

Accepts insurance

At Gracious Bay Area Doulas, we believe every mother deserves to be supported with compassion, dignity, and grace during the postpartum journey. Guided by our commitment to providing caring hands and faithful hearts, we partner with families as they navigate the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. Led by a Certified Postpartum Doula with a professional background in Pharmacy and Health Care Administration, our practice combines healthcare knowledge with practical, hands-on support to help families welcome and care for their new baby with confidence. We recognize that the postpartum period is a critical time for healing, adjustment, and bonding, and our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Faith, compassion, and service are at the heart of everything we do. While honoring families from all backgrounds, we strive to reflect grace, integrity, patience, and genuine care in every interaction. At Gracious Bay Area Doulas, it is our privilege to walk alongside families during one of life's most meaningful journeys, helping mothers heal, families thrive, and new beginnings flourish.

Recent review

Faith had truly become an extension of our family for the first 3 months of our daughter's life! We started working with Faith when our daughter was less than a week old, and from the beginning she brought such a calm, confident, and warm presence into our home during the chaotic time of early parenthood with a newborn. She is very trustworthy, prompt, and reliable. For my husband, she represented safety and stability as he knew our daughter was safe and we could have a good night's sleep. For me, she was also a trusted mentor into motherhood - both from her professional training and her experience of being a mother to 3 children. She helped me navigate breastfeeding/pumping and how much my baby was eating, she taught us how to calm an overtired crying newborn, hunger vs overtiredness cues, transitioning from a swaddle to a sleep sack, fussiness from vaccines, and more. After 3 months of working with Faith 5 nights per week, we felt like we were finally ready to 'graduate' from Faith and tackle parenthood ourselves as our daughter was easily sleeping 9+ hour stretches at night in her bassinet! I cannot overstate how grateful we are to Faith for her help and guidance with our daughter during those first 3 months - we would have been lost (and extremely sleep deprived) without her. I know she enabled me to be a better mother to my daughter during the days and to have time heal from birth. Faith will be one of our first calls if we have more children! We would love the opportunity to work with her again. 

- Gabby T.

La Rae Banks, DrPH, MBA-HM, CD (DONA)

California 2 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

La Rae Banks, DrPH, MBA-HM, CD (DONA) Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

Personalized Doula Care — Covered by Medi-Cal (and sometimes through your employer). **You deserve to feel prepared, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout your birth journey.** As an in-network doula provider, I offer personalized prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum care to eligible members. Together, we'll prepare for your baby's arrival, explore your birth preferences, and discuss important decisions before labor begins. When your big day arrives, I'll be right beside you, providing encouragement, physical comfort, and the reassurance of having someone focused on your well-being. **And here's the wonderful part: Eligible Medi-Cal members can receive these covered doula services at no out-of-pocket cost.** The same is possible through your employer-sponsored plan. I work with Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Health Plan, and Partnership HealthPlan of California. I also accept employer group coverage through Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross. **Let's get ready for your baby's big day!** Send me a message to introduce yourself, share your due date, and tell me which l health plan you have. I look forward to being part of your birth journey! - Dr. Rae 💜

Recent review

YOU NEED A DOULA!!! If you're on the fence about whether or not you should get a doula, I'll save you the time of reading the rest of this review. The answer is YES! And Dr Rae is 1000000/10! Having a doula should be a requirement to give birth. I really would not have made it through my birth without Dr Rae. I had a traumatic birth with my first so going into my second pregnancy/birth I knew I wanted extra support. Dr Rae has a really strong medical background so not only did she provide incredible emotional support but I felt really confident having her on my support team because I knew she could help calm my anxiety and reassure me everything was ok or what signs to look out for if it wasn't. During labor she provided coping tools (god bless that TENS machine and massage gun!!) and position changes. She was right there with me rubbing my back through contractions and coaching me through pushing. She helped my baby latch right after birth and made sure I was settled in the postpartum unit before leaving. My husband was great and all but I truly couldn't have done it without Dr Rae to provide all the experience and knowledge (even he said he wouldn't have known what to do and was so thankful for Dr Rae)! I had such a positive birth and Dr Rae will always hold a special place in my heart because of it.

- Tanya S.

Kirstie Daza

Pinole, California 7 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Kirstie Daza

Accepts insurance

Hi, I'm Kirstie — a certified birth and postpartum doula and peer lactation counselor serving expecting and new families in the San Francisco Bay Area. I received my training through the Indie Birth Doula Academy and the H.E.R.B.A.L Academy and I bring that foundation into every client relationship with compassion, intention, and care. I believe that welcoming a new baby is one of life's most profound transitions — and no one should have to navigate it alone. Whether you're preparing for birth, settling into postpartum life, or finding your way through breastfeeding, I'm here to walk alongside you with steady, personalized support. I accept insurance through Kaiser Permanente NorCal, Health Net, and Alameda Health Alliance because your care shouldn't depend on your coverage. Flexible payment plans are also available for families without insurance coverage.

Recent review

Kirstie was so amazing in guiding me through my birth. She taught me about having a birth plan and having it written it out so that doctors would follow my wishes. A birth plan was something I hadn’t even thought of but Kirstie was instrumental in helping me think ahead and giving me the best chance of having a safe birth for me and baby. She was also great in my postpartum. She checked in often and helped me breastfeeding. Teaching me massage that help milk production and foods I can eat also to help my milk supply. She thinks about all your needs before you even realize you need it. She’s a warm, calming presence to have at your most vulnerable time. There’s no other person I would recommend when looking for help in your birth and postpartum journey. Kirstie is simply the best!

- Alejandra S.

Kirsten Junghans

Oakland, California 8 years of experience

Kirsten Junghans

Accepts insurance

Hello everyone! I'm so excited to introduce myself to you and share a little about what I do! My name is Kirsten Junghans and I am a DTI full spectrum doula, sleep trainer and postpartum chef. I serve the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a single mother to an 11 year old kiddo named Ivy. As a doula my job is to make sure you know that your curiosities, concerns and questions are valid. The need to be reassured and supported are normal and valid as well. I am an advocate for all birthing individuals. With that being said, it is my responsibility and honor to comfort and support you in labor. I will tirelessly advocate for you to have the birth you want, to answer your questions and to explain what is happening. However, I will not be taking away your power by making every decision for you. This is your body, your birth and your baby. My job as your advocate and support person is to make sure you are informed of all your options, so that you don't ever lose your rights to bodily autonomy when you walk into the hospital. As your advocate I will do my utmost to support you and your choices while explaining your options to you. You are still in control, and that is very important to me! As a postpartum doula, I never overlook the importance of following up with you after your baby's birth. I will support you in the days, weeks or even months afterward. There are many types of support I offer including, feeding support, emotional support, helping you find a rhythm, preparing meals, and holding the baby so you can sleep. Everything I do is done to empower you and help you feel confident in your new role. The most important thing I do during the postpartum period is encourage you to rest and bond with your new baby. The weeks after birth are an immensely beautiful and emotional time. This is not the time to worry about cleaning and jumping back into your normal life. It's time to rest and get to know the child you've waited so long to meet!

Maya Jones

Oakland, California 7 years of experience

Maya Jones

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hi, I’m Maya Jones a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Placenta Care Specialist dedicated to supporting you through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My mission is to create safe, empowering experiences for all birthing people—honoring your unique birth preferences, whether natural, medicated, cesarean, or VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Growing up in East Palo Alto, I was inspired by the strength of my community and the compassion of my grandmother and mother, who were community leaders and nurturers. Their example taught me to lead with advocacy, care, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting others. With over a decade of childcare experience and a passion for birth work sparked in 2017, I founded All Hues LLC in 2023 to provide holistic, personalized care. My comprehensive training in Birth, Loss, and Postpartum Care, alongside certifications in Placenta Encapsulation and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Safety, equips me to meet your needs with evidence-based knowledge, practical tools, and emotional reassurance. I am committed to addressing inequities in perinatal care and providing inclusive, affirming support to all families, especially Black families, families of color, LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and surrogates. Through compassionate guidance, I help you navigate the challenges and joys of parenthood with confidence and ease. Whether you’re looking for birth planning, hands-on labor support, lactation guidance, postpartum recovery care, or placenta encapsulation, my goal is to ensure you feel seen, respected, and cared for every step of the way. Let’s create a birth and postpartum experience that empowers you to not just survive but thrive!

Julie Taylor

Oakland, California 5 years of experience

Julie Taylor

NPI verified Accepts insurance

I support individuals and families through every stage of the reproductive experience: preconception, pregnancy, birth, loss, and postpartum, with care that’s holistic, culturally sensitive, and rooted in real life, not just the birth plan on paper. As a certified Full Spectrum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), and Child Passenger Safety Technician, I bring a full care to every experience I join, so you’re not juggling five different providers for the pieces that matter most. Lactation support is close to my heart. Feeding is one of the areas where folks get the least real preparation and the most pressure. I’m here to make sure you have grounded, judgment~ free support from day one, whether that’s latch troubleshooting, pumping logistics, or just someone reminding you that “enough” looks different for everyone and every baby. With over ten years of experience and maternal, paternal & child care, I’ve learned that the best support isn’t performative. It’s steady. I show up prepared, I listen first, and I meet you where you actually are, not where a checklist says you should be. My approach draws on trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice, and I welcome everyone, however your household looks, whatever your experience has brought you. If you’re looking for a doula who treats your experience as sacred and specific to you, I’d love to be part of your life

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