Raika Thomas

Bornbir Business

Postpartum Doula

San Leandro, California

5 years of experience

5.0

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About me

Hi, my name is Raika. I am a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with approximately five years of experience supporting newborns and their families. I provide calm, compassionate, and individualized care, helping parents feel confident and supported during the postpartum period. My experience includes overnight newborn care, feeding and bottle support, diapering, soothing techniques, newborn sleep guidance, reflux and colic support, nursery organization, and detailed baby-care reports. I am CPR certified, TrustLine registered, HIPAA trained, and currently studying Early Childhood Development to continue expanding my knowledge of infant and child development. I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish and respect each family’s culture, values, routines, and parenting preferences. My goal is to create a peaceful and nurturing environment where parents can rest, recover, and enjoy this special season with their baby.

Education

Early Children Development current (2026)

Certification and training

Corne Stone Birth work Training (2025)

Specialties

Childbirth Education Postpartum Doula Care Sleep Consultant Tweens

Languages

English

Service introduction

Welcoming a new baby is a beautiful experience, but it can also feel overwhelming. My goal is to help your family feel supported, rested, and confident during this important transition. I provide compassionate postpartum and newborn care tailored to your family’s individual needs. My services include overnight newborn care, feeding and bottle support, diapering, soothing, burping, reflux and colic support, gentle sleep guidance, bottle washing and sanitizing, baby laundry, nursery organization, and detailed updates about your baby’s night. I bring approximately five years of experience as a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. I am CPR certified, TrustLine registered, HIPAA trained, and currently studying Early Childhood Development. I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Every family is unique, so I take the time to listen, respect your parenting choices, and create a calm and nurturing environment. Whether you need help recovering after birth, caring for your newborn overnight, or simply getting some much-needed rest, I would be honored to support your family.

Packages

Night Mamma Rest

Complete Postpartum & Newborn Support Package This personalized package is designed to help your family feel supported, confident, and well-rested during the postpartum transition. Care is available during the day or overnight, with shifts customized to your family’s needs. Services include: • Newborn feeding and bottle support • Burping, diapering, soothing, and comforting • Overnight newborn care so parents can rest • Assistance with establishing age-appropriate feeding and sleep routines • Gentle newborn sleep guidance • Support for babies experiencing gas, colic, or reflux discomfort • Bottle and pumping-part washing and sanitizing • Breastfeeding and pumping support within my scope of practice • Newborn bathing and basic baby-care education • Baby laundry and nursery organization • Restocking diapers, feeding supplies, and changing stations • Detailed care logs for feeding, sleep, and diaper changes • Emotional and practical postpartum support • Light meal preparation and snacks for the recovering parent • Light household tasks related to the mother and baby • Sibling transition support when needed • Referrals to trusted healthcare or lactation professionals when appropriate Each family receives a personalized care plan based on their recovery, newborn-care needs, schedule, and parenting preferences. Daytime and overnight shifts of 8–12 hours are available. Support can be arranged for a single visit or as an ongoing package for several weeks.

$65.00

USD Per hour

Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

September 9, 2026

Raika supported our family for 8 weeks, and we are very grateful for the care she provided. She was professional, reliable, kind, and attentive throughout the entire time she worked with us. She showed great knowledge and confidence in newborn care and always made us feel comfortable and supported. Raika was very caring with our baby, communicated clearly with us, and was always willing to help with whatever was needed. Her calm and gentle presence made a big difference during the postpartum period. We truly appreciated her dedication, professionalism, and the care she gave our family. We would highly recommend Raika to any family looking for a dependable and experienced postpartum doula.

- Katy M.