Bereavement Doulas in Oakland, CA

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.

I’m Lu Rossetto, a DONA-certified birth doula and certified postpartum doula. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support before and during labor, as well as postpartum family support and overnight newborn care. I assist with feeding, soothing, diaper changes, safe sleep, newborn routines, and emotional support so parents feel confident, supported, and well cared for. I serve families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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.

Jem is a full-spectrum doula/birthworker who specializes in care for mamas and babies. She majored in Early Childhood Education and has had over 10 years of experience in the Childcare/Education Realm. Roles she's held include: daycare attendant, teacher's assistant, teacher, babysitter, nanny, and mother's helper. Each one has taught her how to continue providing compassionate care for children and how to be an effective member of the family's village (care team). Jem is a certified Mental Health First Aider and her work focuses in supporting Maternal Mental Health. The postpartum support Jem provides in her work includes wraparound wellness services for physical and emotional support anchored in celebrating mamas in their new role. Helping mamas in their period of transition-be it to new life with baby, back to work, or simply to their routines. Jem strives to honor the wants and needs of the families she works with.

Holding a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Amy has worked specifically with infants and toddlers in the Bay Area for over 20 years as both an educator as well as Preschool Director. Her strong understanding of child and human development, in addition to her life experiences, have taught her that with each family comes a diverse and dynamic ecosystem — each with its own unique needs. As a postpartum doula, Amy offers physical support (cooking, light housekeeping, babycare, preparing sitz baths, etc.); informational support (feeding, babycare skills, context and perspective, information about products and local resources); and emotional support/encouragement for anyone in the family (including non-medical assessment of adults’ postpartum moods and experience, and care for older siblings). Amy views herself as a trusted partner who is dedicated to helping new parents discover the needs of their individual children and families, while helping to smooth the edges of everyday life with a newborn so you can enjoy this special time.

Hello , I am a postpartum and birth doula . I have been supporting families since 2014 and have a true passion for supporting new parents . I offer a loving , warm, evidence based practice and offer no judgement whatsoever. I support all families. I am a parent to triplet boys who are 12 and have a lot of experience with multiples .

Chelsey is professionally trained and certified as a birth + postpartum doula as well as an infant feeding specialist. As the mother of her own two children and an active member of her local Marin parenting community, Chelsey intimately knows how very different each birth and baby can be. She has a passion for the empowerment of birthing people and aims to reduces fear and instill strength in all the families that she serves. As the labor and birth process unfolds, Chelsey’s priority is in providing her clients with the unbiased, evidence-based guidance and support they need.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m Gena Perdue, a certified birth and postpartum doula serving families across the Bay Area. I specialize in advocacy for better birth outcomes, overnight postpartum care and recovery, newborn care, and pediatric sleep hygiene. My practice is client-led, evidence-based, unconditional, and free of agenda. Your family deserves care that meets you exactly where you are. I believe that when new parents feel supported, informed, and well-rested, the entire family thrives. I bring a background in community and organizational leadership, having spent years helping families and professionals build systems of care that strengthen both individuals and communities. I’m certified, CPR and Standard First Aid certified, trained in emergency preparedness, insured, background-checked, and have current vaccinations. I'm calm, capable, and ready to help so you can feel supported, confident, and well-rested during your transition to parenthood.

My name is Amanda Barros, and I am a Certified Newborn care and Postpartum Doula located in SF Bay Area, California. As a 30 year old Brazilian, I have always had a passion for working with children. This passion led me to become a doula, as I believe in providing compassionate and empowering support to mothers during such an important and special time in their lives. I understand that every mother deserves the utmost care and support, which is why I specialize in postpartum doula care. My goal is to make your postpartum journey as smooth and fulfilling as possible. Whether you need sleep support, breastfeeding guidance, postpartum recovery assistance, newborn care education, or emotional support, I am here to provide it all.

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.

Hello Families, My name is Shima and it is my pleasure to introduce myself and the support I provide to growing families. With over 25 years of experience in childcare, I have dedicated my life to caring for newborns, infants, and young children. I’ve worked as a full-time nanny, shared nanny, and newborn caregiver, supporting families through many different stages and transitions. Before entering the Birth and Postpartum and doula field, I also worked as a pharmacy technician, which strengthened my attention to detail, patience, and ability to support families with calm, informed care. My passion for this work comes from a genuine love for children and a deep commitment to helping parents feel confident, rested, and supported during the beautiful—yet often overwhelming—postpartum period. I aim to create a peaceful environment where families can bond, heal, and thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to walk alongside you during this special chapter.

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 💜

Hi, I’m Shayanna Love! I’m a full-spectrum doula, nonprofit founder, and passionate advocate for families and youth in our community. Through my practice and my organization, Love’s Pathway, I support families holistically—whether it’s guiding expecting parents through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, or creating safe spaces for young, system-impacted parents to grow and thrive. With a background in criminal justice, youth development, and lived experience supporting at-risk adolescents, I bring a trauma-informed, culturally rooted, and loving approach to everything I do. If you’re looking for support on your parenting journey, interested in collaborating on community initiatives, or just want to connect—I’d love to hear from you!

Supporting birthing people realize their ability to achieve their desired and safe birth outcomes. I intend to educate and encourage you and your community mentally, physically, financially, and emotionally.

Community-Based Full-Spectrum Doula, CHW & CLE | Advocate | Mother | Grandmother Rooted in Love. Grounded in Service. Called to Birthwork. My name is Natasha Pulliam I am a San Francisco native, proud mother of five, and grandmother to two beautiful children both of whom I have had the honor of supporting as a doula during their births. My journey into birthwork is deeply personal, generational, and spirit-led. I am dedicated to supporting birthing people of color achieve the birth they desire through culturally-grounded, holistic, and empowering care. From a young age, I was immersed in the spirit of holistic healing and service, assisting my aunt in community organizing and witnessing my great grandmother heal many with herbs throughout San Francisco. My early exposure to advocacy, healing and grassroots support laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to uplifting and supporting as many people as I can.

I’m Nubia, a mom of five (teens & young adults). I have 25years of experience in the birth, postpartum & newborn care field. This is my passion work. I have a tremendous amount of gratitude being able to do this heart-centered work professionally & full-time. I support mothers & families as a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, parent educator, certified breastfeeding counselor (CLC), an integrative nutrition health coach (IIN) and a student midwife. My journey started in the year 2000 in my hometown of Washington, DC. In 2015. Since then, I’ve supported a diverse clientele in New York City and now Cali. My philosophy: Mothers deserve to be respected, heard and nurtured doing this major transition in life to becoming a mom, whether it’s for the first time or the 8th time! I truly believe It takes a village to raise a family which is what led me to my purpose, heart-centered work of supporting mothers & families. I’m a strong advocate for mothers and families birthing in all settings including hospital, home & birth centers. I respect the many choices in mothering and parenting. It's an honor to walk the path of mothering with women as they navigate the many options we have today. I strongly believe in the woman's ability to grow, birth and nourish her baby with her natural, innate abilities while also respecting the need or preference of medical support along the way. It's all about the balance of holistic & medical. My support also includes follow up postpartum healing practices for mom, lactation and pumping support, newborn care and parent coaching. On my spare time I enjoy indulging in health & wellness therapies, spending time in nature, traveling, cooking, dancing, and enjoying quality time with my family. Let’s meet!🌷🤲🏽 www.doulavivabirths.com IG: @doulaviva_births 240-273-5088 Cell

Hi! I’m Crystal! I am a birth and postpartum doula in Solano County. I’m the eldest daughter of Mexican Immigrant parents. My birthwork practice is rooted in remembering and reclaiming ancestral wisdom and indigenous traditions. My parenthood journey opened my eyes to the ways our society has failed mothers and birthers which lead me to this work! I believe birthwork is revolutionary and my role is to show radical love and support for birthing people. I believe in informed consent and I do not shy away from advocacy! I support birthing people and their choices and I see it as my job to ensure you have the education, resources , as well as the empowerment to advocate for yourself and your baby. Birth and postpartum are team sports! Along with supporting the birthing person I also specialize in facilitating support from partners, families, and friends. Please check out my website for all of my offerings! Hola, soy Crystal! Soy una comadrona en el Condado de Solano. Soy la hija mayor de padres inmigrantes mexicanos. Mi práctica de parto se basa en recordar y reclamar la sabiduría ancestral y las tradiciones indígenas. Mi experiencia como madre me abrió los ojos a las formas en que nuestra sociedad les ha fallado a las madres y a quienes dan a luz, ¡lo que me llevó a este trabajo! Creo que el parto es revolucionario y mi trabajo es mostrar amor y apoyo radicales a las personas que dan a luz. Creo en el consentimiento informado y no rehúyo la defensa. Apoyo a las personas que dan a luz y sus decisiones, y considero que es mi trabajo asegurar que tengas la educación, los recursos y el empoderamiento para defenderte a ti misma y a tu bebé. ¡El parto y el posparto son deportes de equipo! Además de apoyar a la persona que da a luz, también me especializo en facilitar el apoyo de parejas, familias y amigos. ¡Visita mi sitio web para ver todas mis ofertas!

Hi everyone, I’m Brittany Maalona, owner and doula with Stork & Sprout, a team-based doula practice serving families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. While you’ll see my name and photo here, Stork & Sprout is very much a team. Our doulas bring a range of experience, backgrounds, personalities, and specialties to our work, and we support one another so families have a broader circle of care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We provide birth and postpartum doula support, along with lactation support, bodywork, placenta encapsulation, education, TENS rentals, and other resources for growing families. Our team supports families throughout San Francisco, the Peninsula, East Bay, and North Bay. One of the things I care most about is making doula support feel accessible, dependable, and genuinely relational. We believe families deserve information without judgment, support that respects their choices, and a team they can feel comfortable reaching out to. If you’re looking for support, please feel free to reach out. I’m happy to learn more about what your family is looking for and help connect you with the doula or support option within our team that may be a good fit.

My name is Jenn Bandy, and I am the owner of Destiny Doula. My Journey to Becoming a Doula: I was drawn to becoming a Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula because I saw firsthand the transformative impact of informed, compassionate support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Having experienced [Personal Experience or Training], I realized how crucial it is to have a knowledgeable and caring guide throughout these stages. I support mothers as a birth doula before, during and after birth. As a postpartum doula, I support mom and baby(s) before and after baby arrives. I cover daytime and night shifts (overnight hours). Experience and Credentials: With ten years of dedicated service, I bring extensive experience to my role as your Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula. I am certified as a birth doula and postpartum doula. I have supported numerous families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My experience has taught me how to provide holistic support that ensures you can truly enjoy each phase of this special journey. I get it, being pregnant and stepping into parenthood is a rollercoaster of feelings, from pure bliss to full-on panic mode. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. I’m here to offer you balance, comfort, and the comprehensive support you deserve. What Sets Me Apart: What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to you. You’re not just another client; you are the heart of my practice. My goal is to ensure you feel empowered, heard, and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and beyond. What I Believe: I believe in caring for you as a whole person. My holistic approach addresses your physical, emotional, and informational needs, ensuring you feel empowered and prepared. My Approach: Personalized Support: My care is tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re a first-time parent or growing your family. I adapt my support to fit your journey and ensure you feel joy and confidence at every stage. Knowledgeable Care: I stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. I bring you this knowledge, providing reliable information and guidance whenever you need it. Flexibility: Babies don’t operate on a 9 to 5 schedule, and neither do I. I offer daytime, nighttime, and even virtual support to fit your lifestyle, ensuring you always have the help you need. My Promise I promise you my unwavering support, providing guidance and care as you journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Let's work together to make this a positive and empowering experience for you and your family.

Hi, I’m Kristan! I’m the person behind Starlit Babies, a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and mom. I’ve spent more than 20 years working with children and families. I love helping parents figure out feeding, get comfortable caring for their newborn, and feel a little more like themselves along the way. My approach is practical and collaborative. I want to hear what’s working, what feels hard, and what you want help with. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, using formula, or combining them, we’ll work toward your goals with support that fits your life. Based in Santa Clara, I offer in-home lactation visits and daytime postpartum support throughout nearby Bay Area communities. You can book feeding support on its own or combine it with hands-on newborn care and education.