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Looking for a female doula, midwife and a night time nanny who can help with the baby.

Hi! I hope you're doing well. I'm currently looking for a birth doula for my upcoming delivery and came across your profile. My first birth was a difficult and traumatic experience, so this time I'm hoping to approach birth with more support, preparation, and a greater sense of confidence. I'm looking for a doula who can provide a calming presence, thoughtful guidance, and strong advocacy throughout labor and birth. I'd love to learn more about your approach, your availability, and what it's like to work with you. If it seems like we might be a good fit, I'd be grateful to connect. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

• Certification: Postpartum Doula certification (e.g., DONA or equivalent), infant CPR certification, optional: specialized Lactation Support training (CLC or equivalent). • Experience: Ideally 5+ years of experience working with first month newborns • Languages: English and/or mandarin • Primary Focus: recovery care, newborn care education, sleep training, lactation guidance and establishing a feeding routine. • Schedule: We are currently undecided between daytime and overnight support and are open to the provider’s recommendation for the first 4 weeks. • Budget: seeking quotes for both hourly and package options

Looking for an experienced doula for postpartum support - experience with twins is a plus. References needed.

Mother roasting, meal prep, herbal baths, supplements

Looking for a detail oriented doula with lots of education and support for first time parents. Need support in birthing room, during pregnancy and postpartum Giving birth at BAM El Camino Los Gatos

Plan to give birth in a hospital. Not sure what my budget is because I don’t have an idea of pricing . Need some assistance with birth plan. Well experienced more than 5 . I need help preparing for birth , labor help and post labor help . My insurance is anthem HMO

At kaiser, estimated budget near 1000, a waterbirth unmedicated

I am located in Southern California in the Irvine area. My husband is in the military and is currently deployed. He most likely will not be able to be at the birth of our son. Because of that I will be giving birth in Napa California at Queen of the valley hospital. I have tricare and hope to get the doula services covered through my insurance. I am a first time mom so I do not currently have a birth plan per se so I am hoping the doula could help me. I am 24 years old and like I said this is my very first baby so anything helps.

Hospital We have Kaiser we hope it's within health coverage. Birth plan, hoping for all natural, want to have delayed cord clamping "golden hour". I need someone to help guide me and coach me. For postpartum I would like them experienced with guiding with breast feeding coaching with properly changing nappies and feeding. estimated budget 2500.

We plan to give birth at Stanford Children's hospital. This is our second child and we would like to do a natural birth again. For our first son's birth, we had a doula who helped with breathing, positioning, encouragement, and support during birth process. Our insurance is BlueShield of California. We are also interested in looking into a postpartum doula depending on pricing

Post-partum assistance with baby and also around the house, including cleaning, cooking, laundry, potential bottle prep, etc. Would like to use my coverage under Kaiser Nor-Cal, but also open to adding on services or paying partially out of pocket.

Hi there, I am coming up on 26 weeks pregnant and am in search for a doula that can accommodate me. I live in Suisun City and am set up at Northbay Women’s health and will be delivering at Northbay Fairfield. I have Tricare West select insurance. Please let me know if you can assist me! This is my first pregnancy and so far everything is going smoothly. Thank you, Lisa Lee Lel@lisalee.me 616.843.4033

Hello, I’m pregnant with my 4th child. My last pregnancy was very traumatic and resulted in a C-section due to lack of help from the doctors. I try to live a more holistic life style these days and after becoming aware of the pharmaceutical industry and how they operate in the US. I’m very frightened and would love to work on having a VBAC for this child. I would love to get the information on how your practice works and what all is offered and how insurance would be able to help cover some costs from getting your assistance. -Laurin Hall.

Hi! I am pregnant with my first baby. Will be delivering at Kaiser Walnut Creek. I am looking for a doula for some education/guidance and support during the birthing process. I saw your name on Kaiser's lists of doulas. Let me know if you are available or have any additional questions for me.

I want to do a water birth. On the cheaper side Birth Plan: Baby & Mom Stay Connected My Birth Philosophy I want my birth experience to be calm, respectful, and centered around keeping my baby and me together as much as safely possible. I value informed consent, gentle care, skin-to-skin bonding, and a peaceful environment. I understand birth can be unpredictable, and my priority is a healthy baby and healthy mother. If interventions become medically necessary, I would like explanations of the benefits, risks, and alternatives before decisions are made whenever possible. ⸻ Labor Preferences ☐ I would like a calm, low-intervention birth environment. ☐ Please ask for my consent before exams, procedures, medications, or interventions. ☐ I prefer minimal vaginal exams unless medically necessary. ☐ I would like freedom to move, change positions, use a birth ball, shower, or tub if available. ☐ I prefer intermittent monitoring when appropriate rather than continuous monitoring unless medically indicated. ☐ I would like my support person involved in helping me stay comfortable and informed. ☐ I prefer natural pain coping methods first: * Breathing techniques * Movement/position changes * Massage/counter pressure * Water therapy * Quiet environment ☐ If pain medication or interventions are recommended, please discuss options with me. ⸻ Water Birth / Hydrotherapy Preferences ☐ I would like access to a labor tub or shower if available. ☐ If I qualify and it is safe, I would like the option of a water birth. ☐ I would like the room kept calm with dim lighting and minimal interruptions when possible. ⸻ Medications & Interventions ☐ I prefer to avoid routine interventions unless medically necessary. ☐ Please discuss before: * Pitocin/oxytocin * Breaking my water * Episiotomy * Assisted delivery * Cesarean section ⸻ Baby’s Arrival My goal is immediate bonding. ☐ Immediate skin-to-skin after birth. ☐ Delay weighing/measuring until after initial bonding when medically appropriate. ☐ Keep baby with me as much as possible (“rooming in”). ☐ Partner/support person may accompany baby if baby needs to leave the room. ☐ I prefer breastfeeding/chestfeeding support before offering supplementation. ☐ I would like help with the first latch when possible. ⸻ Newborn Care Preferences Please discuss newborn procedures with me before they are performed whenever possible. Questions I would like answered: * What is the purpose of each screening? * What are the benefits and risks? * What are the alternatives? * What happens if we delay? Preferences: ☐ I would like to be present for newborn procedures. ☐ I prefer my baby not be separated from me unless medically necessary. ☐ I would like to discuss newborn medications, screenings, and vaccines with my provider and make informed decisions. ⸻ Visitors & Environment ☐ Quiet room with limited visitors. ☐ Only people I personally approve may visit. ☐ Please allow time for bonding before visitors. ☐ My support person is my advocate and should be included in communication. ⸻ If Cesarean Birth Becomes Necessary If a C-section becomes necessary: ☐ I would like my support person present. ☐ I would like skin-to-skin as soon as safely possible. ☐ I would like baby kept with me whenever possible. ☐ I would like gentle/Cesarean options discussed if available. ⸻ My Reminder to My Care Team I appreciate your expertise and want to work together. My goal is a safe birth while protecting the bonding experience between me and my baby. Please communicate with kindness, patience, and respect. Mom’s Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Provider Acknowledgment: ____________________ Pitocin/Oxytocin Preference I decline Pitocin (oxytocin) unless there is a true medical emergency where my life or my baby’s life is at risk. I prefer my labor to progress naturally and do not consent to routine Pitocin use for: * Induction of labor * Speeding up labor * Strengthening contractions * Routine postpartum use without discussion If Pitocin is being considered, I request: * A clear explanation of the medical reason * Risks and benefits explained * Alternatives discussed * Time to ask questions and make an informed decision whenever possible My goal is a physiologic birth with minimal unnecessary intervention while prioritizing safety for both me and my baby.

Hospital (planning to deliver at a hospital in the Bay Area / Mountain View, CA area). I have Cigna commercial insurance and understand doula care may be covered under California AB 904. I'd like to first use my insurance benefit if possible. For any out-of-pocket portion, my budget is approximately $4,000 for postpartum support. First-time mother, IVF pregnancy, currently under OB-GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) care due to advanced maternal age (38). Planning a hospital birth. Open to natural birth but following medical guidance. Due date: January 20, 2027. I would especially value postpartum support, as I don't have family nearby.

Birth doula Hospital delivery $1000 estimated budget Premera Blue Cross insurance

Hi! My wife and I are expecting our first baby, a daughter, with an estimated due date of September 21, 2026. We’re looking for part-time postpartum support near Mountain View / Palo Alto / Stanford starting around late September or early October. We are first-time parents and would love support with newborn care, postpartum routines, and general guidance as we adjust. We’re especially interested in someone calm, experienced, reliable, and comfortable helping new parents learn. We are ideally looking for support 2–3 times per week for the first 4 weeks, with some flexibility depending on availability and fit. We are open to either daytime support or overnight support, depending on the candidate’s experience and schedule. We’d love to connect with someone who has experience with: * Newborn care and soothing * Feeding support / bottle routines * Safe sleep practices * Helping first-time parents build confidence * Light baby-related household support, such as washing bottles, baby laundry, and organizing baby items * Overnight or daytime postpartum support Ideal candidate: * Lives near or regularly serves Mountain View / Palo Alto / Stanford * Has several years of postpartum doula, newborn care, nursing, lactation, or related experience * Comfortable working in English * Authorized to work in the U.S. * Has strong recent family references * Current infant CPR / First Aid certification preferred * Doula, newborn care, lactation, nursing, or related certifications preferred * TrustLine registered or willing to complete TrustLine * Comfortable following AAP-style safe sleep practices * Calm, kind, reliable, and supportive of first-time parents We would love to schedule a 20–30 minute intro call or video meeting to learn more about your approach, availability, rates, and whether it could be a good fit. Warm regards, Ethan

I plan to give birth at a hospital. As a backup, I would like to have a home birth. A home birth was my first option but baby had an arrhythmia which is the reason I chose hospital first at this point. I do have medical insurance to cover my hospital birth. I don’t have a preference on medication or epidural as this is my first pregnancy and I don’t want to commit one way or another