Manuella Orsi

Manuella Orsi

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Richmond, California
6 years of experience
5.0
About me

My path to becoming a doula comes from both my clinical background and my lived experience caring for families. I am a registered nurse by training, and after moving to the U.S., I spent years supporting families as a nanny, building deep trust in their most intimate routines. Becoming a doula allowed me to reconnect with my nursing roots while offering something deeply human: calm, presence, and informed support during one of the most transformative moments of life.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2018)

Postgraduate Certificate in Hospital Management (2019)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification (2025)

Virtual Loving Support Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training WIC (2025)

CPR & First Aid – American Red Cross (2025)

Postpartum Cohort — Alta Bates Doula Program (2025)

HIPAA Training - New England Public Health (2025)

Basic Life Support (2019)

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support (2018)

Postpartum Doula Certification (2025)

Specialties
Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Infant Care Labor Doula Natural Birth Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Home Birth Overnight Newborn Care
Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Accepted insurance
Medi-Cal Carrot
Service introduction

As your doula, my goal is to help you feel calm, confident, and cared for in every stage of labor. With my background as a Nurse (BSN), I combine medical knowledge with gentle, heart-centered support — so you can trust your body, your baby, and the process.

Packages
Overnight doula care
Overnight postpartum doula support, including newborn care, feeding support, diaper changes, soothing and settling, bottle preparation and cleaning, and support for parents throughout the night.
$70.00
USD Per hour
Birth doula
Birth doula support including 3 prenatal visits, continuous labor and birth support, comfort measures, emotional and physical support throughout labor, immediate postpartum support and 1 postpartum follow-up visit.
$3,000.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

My husband and I hired Manu as our postpartum doula to help us in the evenings with our newborn baby. As it was our first child we were overwhelmed but every night Manu was with us we felt more at ease and well supported. Manu is patient, kind and incredibly knowledgeable. It's clear that she has a gift for this type of work. We ended up extending our initial contract with her because we were loving her approach and suggestions. We would've kept extending if she didn't have other clients. We're so thankful for the time we had with Manu! Both my husband and I learned so much in our weeks with her. Hiring Manu was one of the best decisions I made in journey as a new mother.

- P S

5.0

Manu was an amazing postpartum doula for our family. She came twice a week for a few hours and was incredibly helpful, kind, and supportive during those early weeks. She taught us helpful ways to soothe our baby and how to put her down for sleep, which gave us a lot more confidence as new parents. Having those few hours to rest and recharge was so valuable during my postpartum recovery. We’re very grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to other families.

- Lizzete Alvarado

5.0

Manu was very helpful during my pregnancy and labor/delivery. As a first time mom, I was feeling overwhelmed and had so many questions, but she walked me through every single one of them and helped me build a birth plan that made me feel safe and confident. Her support during labor was also great, she used aromatherapy and taught me breathing techniques that made me feel more relaxed and focused in such a delicate moment. She definitely made my whole experience a lot smoother!

- Juliana Pagani

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