Find Doula Jobs in Emeryville, CA

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.

I am Ashita, I live in Dublin California. I will soon move to fremont I am due on Nov 1st and I am looking for a Doula that can help me with my postpartum recovery journey. I m looking for someone who offers recovery massages for the mom and newborn support as needed. Please let me know if you have availability and would like to help. Thank you.

Hi there. We are expecting and looking for a daytime doula to help with our infant during the day. We are located in Redwood City, and would be reimbursing through Carrot so inclusion as a Carrot certified doula would be preferred. Wanted to know what services you offer and rate. Thanks!

At kaiser, estimated budget near 1000, a waterbirth unmedicated

Looking for overnight care for 8 weeks 3 days week. Hours are from 10-7 in Napa Valley. Care for 10 weeks old infant

Hello! I am expecting my third child and have Kaiser Permanente health insurance. I’m looking to connect with a professional who speaks Spanish ( just if it’s posible )and who is compassionate, warm hearted, and supportive, someone who respects and is comfortable with my Christian faith and spiritual beliefs and can support me throughout this beautiful journey of pregnancy and motherhood.

Hi! I am looking for labor and delivery support for the birth of my first child in December. I will be delivering at El Camino Mountain View. I’d like help with creating my birth plan, on-call coverage, and support + advocacy through delivery.

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.

This is our first baby, so having a calm, supportive, and positive birth experience is especially important to us. We will be delivering at Stanford Tri-Valley and would love a doula who is familiar with the hospital and its policies. We want someone who can help us feel informed and confident, support our preferences, and provide emotional and practical guidance throughout labor. We also value someone who is reassuring, responsive, experienced, and supportive of both the mother and partner. After birth, we would appreciate guidance with recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and adjusting to life as first-time parents. Insurance provider is Alameda alliance

My baby 3 hours insurance coverage do laundry help me

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

San Leandro, Bay Area. Looking for prenatal, birth and postpartum doula with flexible schedule sessions for prenatal and postpartum care and covered through Kaiser insurance.

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

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.

This is my Third baby. I had a still birth first pregnancy and had a really hard second pregnancy delivery. I need someone who can help me navigate giving birth and helping me have a smooth experience , someone who can help my husband, and someone who can understand my background with having a loss. I’m looking for someone Latina with a background in Mexican culture delivery practices.

I plan to give birth inside the hospital and am looking for a certified doula who can provide the best emotional support for me and my baby throughout the labor process I am insured under TriWest Prime

This my first baby. I would like to birth at home and in case of emergency help with a transfer to the local hospital and be present for the birth. I have a full birth plan that intend on discussing with my midwife but that's the basics of it. Preferably I'd love a midwife that's holistic and medically trained. I would love if they took insurance but if not my budget is $3,500. If a payment plan is available I would love that. I am currently 10 weeks along with no complications so far.

First time mom at 36 with a history of recurrent miscarriages who just had our first healthy anatomy scan! Expecting a baby boy in March and looking to match with a doula to partner with us through this journey. Bay Area born and raised and my partner is from Canada. Insured with Kaiser and Carrot and plan to give birth in the hospital. No specific budget in mind but looking for someone in Kaiser network.

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.

Second baby, highly medicalized labor and delivery with my first, hoping for a natural labor and delivery with my second but am in need of someone who can help guide my labor by suggesting positions, advocating for me, and helping me achieve a more natural birth experience.