How Much Does a Birth or Postpartum Doula Cost in Palo Alto, CA?

Hello families, I’m Gisele 30 years old. Located in North Bay, San Francisco. Experienced and reliable Postpartum Doula with over seven years of experience caring for children and their families. Adept in providing optimal care to children from infancy. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions, feeding techniques, educational activities, infant stimulation, social and cognitive development.

While growing my own family, I felt deeply called to birth work and became a doula. Over time I discovered that my greatest passion lives in the fourth trimester—supporting mothers and families as they transition, heal, and find their rhythm together. As a postpartum doula, I focus on nurturing the mother, creating steadiness in the home, and helping the whole family integrate this new chapter with care, confidence, and connection. My goal is to provide grounded support so you feel seen, rested, and truly supported during this tender and transformative time.

I’m a certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Postpartum Nutritional Professional, Sleep Consultant and Lactation supporter. I’ve been working with families in the Bay Area for over 37 years and I absolutely love being part of this new phase of bringing a brand new baby home, weather this baby is your biological or adopted.

I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 28 years experience including over 100 sets of multiples. I have extensive experience working with preemies born as early as 28 weeks, lactation training, surrogacy and high profile clients.

www.joinloula.com Loula is a diverse provider network of over 300 experienced doulas throughout California! All of our doulas accept health insurance including Medi-Cal and select Commercial managed care plans. Loula helps you connect with a doula in your area that's right for you. Go to our website to learn more and complete an interest form! Loula is a Black-owned, women-led company founded to address persistent perinatal health inequities, particularly among Black women, women of color, and underserved communities.

I am a mother of 2, birth and Postpartum doula, BRM pro, and a photographer leaving in San Francisco. I am observant, thoughtful person with a good sense of humor who enjoys personal connections, walks, books, tea, plants and good conversations.

I have been working with newborn babies and families for over 20 years. My vast experience has given me the knowledge to understand newborns’ physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs while providing parents with the necessary tools to develop their abilities and skills. I believe that pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood are the most important and transformative times in a person’s life. I am honored to help families make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.

Hello! I am the owner and nursing director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. Our office serves both Northern and Southern CA. We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

I have over 30 years experience including many sets of twins and a set of newborn triplets. My experience includes children from birth to 18 years. I grew up in a large, close-knit family and I am the oldest of five girls. I am also a mother to 4 grown children and a grandma to 2 amazing granddaughters, ages 7 years and 3 years. I have worked in an in-home daycare setting, as well as working as a paraeducator in special education classrooms. I have 17+ years experience as an overnight newborn care specialist & sleep-trained many infants to sleep through the night. I am honest, reliable, flexible, organized, loving, caring, nurturing, and have an abundance of patience. I am dual certified as a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula. I am Trustline cleared, CPR certified, First Aid trained, have a negative TB test, have had my flu shot and whooping cough vaccinations.  I have had the COVID vaccination & am current with other vaccinations. I am a non-smoker, have LiveScan and DOJ background clearance, and insured with a clean DMV record. Preventative Health and Safety Certified, ROP Careers with Children Courses.

I have been a career nanny in San Francisco for 13 years , I have worked steadily for two families that entire time. Since all 4 kids I have helped raise ( two sets of twins) are all now in school, Doula work seemed like a perfect transition. Last year I got my Postpartum Doula license and this year I have been working on my Lactation Consult Certificate. I try very hard to stay current on all pediatric reccomendations for infant care, I am fully vaccinated , current on infant CPR training and I have pristine reccomendations. I feel as if I have been taking care of babies my whole life first, as an aunt, then mama and now I am loving life as a young and energetic Grammy. I get so much satisfaction helping new parents transition succesfully into their new roles as parents. I have had the privilege of helping my daughter for a month postpartum with both of her births, as my mom helped me. It is an honor when I get to step into that role for parents without access to family. Thank you for your consideration, Julia

I am a CAPPA-trained Postpartum Doula serving families in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am passionate about women’s health, the postpartum period, and helping new parents navigate the transformative journey of welcoming a newborn. My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and respect for every family’s unique journey. I strive to provide personalized care, offering evidence-based guidance, hands-on support, and a calm presence when needed. Using intuition, clear communication, and active listening, I balance taking the initiative with stepping back and following your lead. My goal is to help you feel confident, cared for, and empowered as you navigate early parenthood.

Hello I’m Sharonda Oldham and I am a certified postpartum doula in the San Francisco California area and I’m also trust-line certified as well. I have over 15 years of experience and a love for families that are entering into a whole new world with a newborn. I love to listen and see what the family’s needs are and then assist with a care plan not just walk in and take over. I pride myself on providing unbiased care. I am knowledgeable, dependable, loyal, punctual, loving and kind.

As a full spectrum birth-keeper, sexual/reproductive & lactation educator, and womb-space ceremonialist, I hold space for you to have continuous, high quality support that is infused with culturally responsive care, and embedded within a framework of advocacy. As such, I provide physical, emotional, and educational support and guidance to all birthing people, their partners, their families, and communities across the lifespan, reproductive landscape, and for all reproductive circumstances and outcomes. Earthseed Birthwork praxis is steeped in the belief that within the hallowed grounds of your wholeness – your lived experiences and unique socio-cultural contexts, your dreams, and your life journey, there is an opportunity for YOUR divinely aligned birth journey to come forth. I specialize in serving as guide, helping you investigate and get curious about, cultivate, and then traverse your own birth ceremony, the complex and oftentimes daunting medical system's model of care, and matrescence – the wholeness (physically, psychologically, and socially) of becoming a mother/parent…all while centering the sacred and traditional practices that have safely held birthing people for time immemorial. Bearing witness to, being deeply present for, and reflecting your own innate power to call forth and touch into the dance of your intuition, are my gifts. Working with me is intended to be more than a mere hand-holding, it is meant to be a full person witnessing, and the sanctuary of safe space to support the expansion of your capacity to be present with all that arises on your journey. I believe all births are immeasurably transformative...birth shape- shifts us into whatever next iteration this life is calling forth for us. When allowed, birth may expose you to rapturous wonder, deep discomfort, indescribable joy, and the instinctive knowing that you will forever physically, emotionally, and spiritually be changed. Care Setting I meet people where they are, and not where I may perceive they ‘should’ be…literally and figuratively. I hold and offer care within in-person spaces, homes, virtually, office, and outside underneath the sky’s blanket.

I have been a full-spectrum doula for almost 4yrs. I primarily focus on postpartum care, supporting families as they welcome their new baby and adjust to life together. With training in Spinning Babies® and experience in lactation support, I provide a blend of knowledge, gentle guidance, and hands-on care to nurture both parents and babies. My approach is both nurturing and empowering. I feel honored and privileged to be welcomed into families’ homes, and I often become a trusted part of their circle during this sacred time. I also believe in the importance of finding the right fit—every family deserves a doula who feels like the right match for their values, needs, and journey.

Hi, I’m Rhonda! I’m a Certified Birth Doula and Maternal-Child Health Nurse with 10 years of experience in Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care. I became a doula two years ago after seeing how much families benefit from calm, compassionate support during birth and postpartum. My goal is to create a peaceful, nurturing space where parents feel informed, cared for, and confident. Based in the Bay Area, I serve Emeryville and surrounding communities. I’m also a proud mom of three grown children and love reading, exploring California, and spending time with my family. Calm nights. Compassionate care. With loving hands. 🤍

Hi there! I’m Lidiane, and my journey has always been driven by a deep passion for supporting families. For the past 9 years, I have dedicated my life to being a professional nanny, a role that allowed me to witness the beautiful, challenging, and transformative moments of childhood and parenthood up close. This long-standing experience naturally led me to my true calling: becoming a Doula. My philosophy is rooted in providing compassionate, evidence-based support that honors your unique birth and postpartum preferences. I believe that every parent deserves to feel empowered, heard, and cared for during this sacred transition. Having worked with families from diverse backgrounds, I bring a calm, organized, and multilingual approach (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) to ensure you feel fully supported every step of the way. I’m not just here to provide a service; I’m here to be a steady hand and a warm heart for your growing family.

My name is Shakila Marando, and I am the founder of DOULAS by the BAY. I am a mother of two and have spent over 25 years working with children and families, including the last 17 years supporting families as a doula through pregnancy, birth, and the early newborn days. This work comes from a deep belief that no family should ever feel alone during this journey. I work closely alongside our team of doulas, sharing the same commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Together, we have supported thousands of families across Northern and Southern California, providing steady guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support when it matters most. Our doulas are carefully selected, certified, and deeply cared for. Every team member is Birth and Postpartum Certified, Perinatal Mood Disorders Certified, CPR trained, HIPAA compliant, fully vetted, and insured. With ongoing mentorship and professional development, we ensure families receive safe, reliable, and heart-centered care in their homes. I created DOULAS by the BAY to build a trusted, supportive space where families feel seen, informed, and confident—while expanding access to doula care and strengthening our community, one family at a time.

Hi, I'm Michelle C., a certified Postpartum Doula (DICPD) and Newborn Care Specialist (NCTA) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I work with families during those early, often overwhelming weeks after baby arrives, providing overnight and daytime support so parents can rest, recover, and feel confident in their new role. My approach centers on the baby's needs: feeding support, sleep routine building, soothing techniques, and helping families establish rhythms that actually work for their household. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, TrustLine registered, fully vaccinated, and Portuguese speaking. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, I'm here to make sure you don't have to navigate this alone.

Hello! I’m a birth and postpartum doula with several years of experience supporting mothers and newborns. I am CPR certified and provide calm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care for families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery. As a Japanese citizen with Chinese heritage, I enjoy working with multicultural families and helping parents feel confident and supported during their birth journey.

Consultant. Doula. Mama. Twenty+ years ago, I ran into a college acquaintance at a friends' wedding. She told me she was a Doula. It was the first I'd ever heard of it. Shortly thereafter, I returned to the New York publishing and theater world, later moved to British Columbia to pursue degrees and a career in arts education, birthed my two favorite humans, and then moved to the Bay Area, California, where I was welcomed into the Jewish professional community. Throughout my movement in these roles, I never stopped thinking about what life would be like as a Doula. It took some time, but here I am, pursuing a decades-long dream. And when I'm not reminiscing about my own transformational career path, or working with growing families across the Bay Area, I'm still singing my children to sleep (even the one who's now taller than me).