Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Average rating from 538 reviews

294

Doula providers near Palo Alto

171

Families requested a doula nearby in the last 90 days

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated October 2026.

Doula rates near Palo Alto

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · October 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $565–$2,500

$1,500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $50–$67

$60/hr median

Based on 597 package prices from 264 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Palo Alto, CA.

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294 doulas near Palo Alto, CA

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From 63 doulas who confirmed their availability in the last 30 days.

Kurita Powell

Suisun City, California 14 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Kurita Powell

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

I believe every birthing person should have the right to a trauma free birth experience, where their beliefs, values and goals are heard and respected. Birthing bodies are powerful. My goal as a doula is to remind you of the power you hold. I have worked in the medical field for 13 years as a Certified Medical Assistant, Lead Medical Assistant Instructor, recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and gained Certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am a very motivated and determined person. As a dedicated mother and proud African American woman, my heart is deeply rooted in the wellbeing of our community. The glaring disparities in maternal health that disproportionately affect women of color are not just statistics to me; they are urgent calls to action that resonate with my own experiences and those of my loved ones. I am committed to leveraging my knowledge, resources, and voice to initiate and support sustainable changes within the healthcare system. My goal is to ensure that equitable, high-quality maternal care is not a privilege, but a standard afforded to all mothers, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Through community outreach, advocacy, and education, I strive to contribute to a world where maternal mortality in underserved communities is not a grim expectation but a rare exception. My mission is to fight for a future where every mother’s life is given the value it unequivocally deserves.

Recent review

Kurita is a very knowledgeable and passionate doula . I had a very challenging delivery and Kurita advocated for me and my baby through out my delivery . She made sure I was comfortable and made sure my voice was being heard and my needs were being met . Thank you :-)

- Larressha C.

Queenie Guo

Palo Alto, California 7 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Queenie Guo

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Full-time Mandarin nanny available Hi families! Warm, reliable, and highly experienced native Mandarin-speaking nanny(me) looking for a full-time position starting January2026. About me: Native Mandarin & English 6+ years professional childcare experience (former teacher + LA nanny/babysitter/tutor) Especially passionate about natural Mandarin immersion & early education Infant specialist (bottle feeding, developmental milestones, baby massage) ✓ Especially passionate about natural Mandarin immersion & early education ✓ Infant specialist (bottle feeding, developmassage) ✓ CPR + Doula ✓ Fully vaccinated (TDAP, flu shot) ✓ Stories&tummy time & , park outing related ✓ Bachelor's degree in School Stories&tummy time & , park outings, appointments

Price
$50/hr
Recent review

As first-time parents, we were nervous and unsure about many aspects of caring for a newborn, but Queenie’s guidance and steady, reassuring presence made everything feel manageable from the very beginning. She provided hands-on support with newborn care, including soothing the baby, helping us understand feeding cues, and offering practical advice on daily routines and sleep. During nighttime care, Queenie was calm, attentive, and highly responsive, which allowed us to get much-needed rest while knowing our baby was in capable hands. She always took the time to explain what she was doing and why, helping us build confidence as new parents. Queenie was also very supportive during the postpartum recovery period. Her thoughtful care, emotional reassurance, and calm demeanor helped create a peaceful environment and greatly eased our anxiety. With her support, we were able to rest, recover, and feel more confident each day. We are deeply grateful for Queenie’s dedication, professionalism, and genuine compassion, and we truly feel fortunate to have had her as our doula.

- Eric

Anna Lidia Parente

Redwood City, California 6 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Anna Lidia Parente

Accepts insurance

Hello! My name is Anna Gonzaga, and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have more than 6 years of experience caring for newborns, infants, and young children, beginning as an Au Pair and continuing as a nanny, night nanny, and postpartum support provider. My philosophy is to provide compassionate, judgment-free support that helps families feel confident and well-rested during the transition into parenthood. I believe every family is unique, and I strive to meet parents where they are by offering practical newborn care, emotional support, feeding guidance, healthy sleep habits, and a calm, nurturing presence. I am passionate about infant development and enjoy helping babies thrive through responsive care, age-appropriate activities, and consistent routines. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where both parents and babies can flourish. I look forward to partnering with families and helping make the postpartum experience smoother, more enjoyable, and less overwhelming. Certifications: • Certified Postpartum Doula (ProDoula) • Certified Newborn Care Specialist (Newborn Care Solutions) • Infant, Child & Adult CPR/First Aid Certified

Price
$45/hr
Recent review

When I first became a mom, I never thought I would feel comfortable leaving my baby with someone else, especially during the newborn stage. I was very anxious and had a lot of insecurities. Anna helped me feel calm and confident from the beginning. She was gentle with my baby, always patient, and took the time to explain things when I had questions. Knowing she was there allowed me to get some rest and take care of myself without constantly worrying. Anna helped with overnight newborn care, feedings, diaper changes, soothing, and sleep support. She treated my baby with so much love and care, and I always felt that my baby was safe with her. I am very grateful for the support Anna gave our family and would happily recommend her to any family looking for newborn care or postpartum support.

- Laura Almeida

Gabriela Giacomini

Redwood City, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Gabriela Giacomini

About Me My name is Gabriela Giacomini, and I am a postpartum doula with over 8 years of experience caring for babies and 2 years of dedicated postpartum doula support. I provide compassionate, personalized care that respects each family’s values, needs, and pace, helping parents feel supported and confident as they adjust to life with their newborn. My Philosophy I believe postpartum care is essential for healing, bonding, and emotional well-being. My approach combines emotional support, practical guidance, and evidence-based education, always honoring parental intuition and informed choice. My goal is to nurture both baby and parents, creating a calm and supportive postpartum experience.

Recent review

We’ve been so lucky to have Gabi as our newborn doula, providing both day and night support since our daughter was six weeks old. From the start, Gabi has been incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring - not just with our daughter but with our whole family as we’ve adjusted to life with a new baby. She brings such confidence, warmth, and positive energy to every visit, and it’s clear how passionate she is about supporting families during this special (and overwhelming!) time. Gabi has also been a wonderful resource, connecting us with others in the doula community and helping us feel supported in so many ways. We’re truly grateful we found her and cannot recommend her highly enough. Any family would be lucky to work with her and have her in their baby’s life!

- Katie T

Gretchen Retka

San Jose, California 15 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Gretchen Retka

Responds within a day

Parents: please share your EDD & contact info in the message body 🙏🏾 Birth doula of 13 years. This is my calling in life to be of service to labor/birth. I’m very grateful to have this as my service in this lifetime and believe every new life is a gift to be honored with care, love and respect for the process. Trained in techniques that encourage optimal fetal positioning by finding balance in the body (more comfort during pregnancy as well as labor/birth) optimal positioning helps labor be more comfortable, increasing odds of a efficient and smoother vaginal birth. I share these techniques with my clients in the third trimester to decrease the use of interventions & prevent trauma. Also practicing placenta encapsulation and massage therapy at Full Moon Birth & Family Wellness Center.

Price
Packages from $4,100
Recent review

We had the most magical natural unmedicated birth experience in a hospital and we owe so much of it to Gretchen. Right from our first interaction when we were interviewing birth doulas, we were drawn by her warm nature. Her prenatal visits were extremely helpful be it the exercises she taught us to enable an optimal baby position for birth or her inputs into crafting our birth plan. We would have been lost with the information overload if not for her timely, targeted and super informative educational resources that have been extremely helpful to us as first time parents. She has always been a text or phone call away to address anything we needed. She brought in a sign of relief when she entered the labor room...her calming presence during my final stretch of labor and the positions she guided me through definitely helped me avoid an epidural. The icing on the cake was her singing a lullaby to our little one upon birth, it felt divine. She also captured beautiful moments of our baby's birth that we will cherish forever. I will always remember her positive affirmation 'You are stronger than you think!'. Can't thank you enough Gretchen for being the rockstar that you are and all your support to growing families :)

- Gita Sowmya P.

Luiza Nascimento

San Jose, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (7 reviews)

Luiza Nascimento

Accepts insurance

With over seven years of experience caring for babies and children as a caregiver, I have always felt called to nurture, support, and uplift families during life's most tender moments. Ever since stepping foot in the postpartum care world, I found my passion and truly fell in love. As a doula, I offer gentle, hands-on support to new mothers and their families during the sacred postpartum period. My care is rooted not only in deep compassion and intuition, but also in the latest evidence-based practices and research in postpartum care, infant development, and maternal health. My philosophy is that when science and heart come together, families feel more confident, supported, and empowered. I show up with a calm presence, knowledge, and unconditional care.

Price
$70/hr
Taking new clients Starting Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Luiza was our postpartum doula for a total of eight weeks, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience with her. From our very first phone conversation, she immediately put so many of the worries my husband and I had at ease. We had a million questions as first-time parents, and by the end of that call, we both knew we had found our doula. We were even more impressed when we met her in person for our prenatal visit. She is incredibly knowledgeable, but what stood out to us was how well she teaches. She walked us through newborn care, feeding, sleep, and so many things we hadn't even thought to ask about. We left feeling so much more prepared and confident for our son's arrival. Over those weeks, she helped us establish a good feeding schedule, encouraged healthy sleep habits, helped us create a routine, and taught us so much about our baby along the way. She also helped us with all of the little things that no one really prepares you for — organizing our bottle washing area, bath-time tricks, setting up the nursery in a way that actually made sense, and finding routines that made our everyday life with a newborn so much easier. Her support with sleep shaping was especially helpful. By the end of our time together, we genuinely did not want her to leave. Luiza became someone we trusted completely and someone we now hold very dear to our hearts. If you're reading this review because you're considering booking Luiza, do it. You will be doing yourself and your family a favor. Having her support during those first weeks with our son was one of the best decisions we made, and we will always be grateful for her.

- Erin Kenney

Camila Lee

Castro Valley, California 15 years of experience

5.0 (10 reviews)

Camila Lee

Accepts insurance

Sweet Tangerine Newborn Care offers personalized postpartum doula and newborn support for growing families in the Bay Area. I provide both daytime and overnight care, designed to help you recover, rest, and feel confident during the early weeks with your baby. Services include customized postpartum packages, newborn care, feeding support, and gentle guidance tailored to your family’s needs. I proudly accept Carrot Fertility benefits, as well as HSA/FSA payments.

Price
Packages from $216 · $45/hr
Taking new clients Starting Nov 2026 – Jan 2027
Recent review

I found Camila through Carrot’s recommended list of postpartum doulas, and as a first-time mom, I’ll admit I was nervous about having someone else care for my daughter. After our consultation, I had such a good feeling about Camila, and that’s where it all began. We had Camila with us for six weeks, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better postpartum doula. Her experience with babies is evident in everything she does. She cared for my daughter as if she were her own—with so much patience, love, and understanding, even through the most restless nights. Beyond caring for my daughter, Camila was also an incredible source of support for me. She gave me so many helpful tips and advice as a new mom, and I’m incredibly grateful for the confidence she helped give me during those early weeks. She was not only our doula but also became a friend who was there to help me navigate the ups and downs of new motherhood. Knowing my daughter was in such capable and loving hands allowed me to truly rest at night, which was invaluable during those first six weeks. I’m so grateful we found Camila and would highly recommend her to any new mom looking for compassionate, experienced, and trustworthy postpartum support. She was such an important part of our transition into parenthood, and we’ll always appreciate everything she did for our family.

- Shannen S.

Lynda Pius

San Leandro, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Lynda Pius

Accepts insurance

Hello! My name is Lynda Pius, and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula based in the Bay Area, California. I am passionate about supporting families through their postpartum journey, providing a listening ear, compassionate care, and a welcoming presence. I hold a degree in Health Education and I am currently pursuing my second degree in Nursing, with the goal of becoming a pediatric nurse. I am committed to continually expanding my knowledge and skills. I am certified through reputable doula training programs and have also earned credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant, First Aid/CPR for infants and adults, and have volunteered with organizations such as the United MSD Foundation as a professional ambassador. I believe the postpartum period can be a time of healing, connection, and peace when we create a supportive environment and use positive affirmations to nurture both parent and baby. My practice focuses on providing a judgment-free space where parents can access both emotional and informational support. In my free time, I enjoy reading to my baby, experimenting with new recipes, and listening to good music.

Price
$55/hr
Recent review

Having Lynda as my doula was one of the greatest blessings during such a vulnerable and life changing season. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt safe, heard, and completely supported. Her calm presence reassured me in moments of uncertainty, and her knowledge gave me confidence in every decision I needed to make. She did not just care for me physically, she cared for me emotionally. Lynda took the time to explain things clearly, offered practical guidance, and supported my choices without judgment. That balance of professionalism and compassion made all the difference. What touched me most was the way she extended that same warmth and patience to my daughter. She was gentle, attentive, and genuinely kind, which meant so much to me as a mother. Seeing my child comfortable and cared for while I received support was incredibly reassuring. Because of Lynda, I look back on my experience with gratitude rather than overwhelm. I feel stronger, more confident, and deeply thankful that she was part of our journey. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any mother seeking not just a doula, but a steady and compassionate presence during such an important time.

- Camille Dubois

Doula rates near Palo Alto

Doulas set their own prices on Bornbir. Birth support is usually sold as a flat package, while postpartum care at home is usually billed by the hour.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Palo Alto
$1,500 $565–$2,500
California
$1,500 $500–$2,500
United States
$1,100 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Palo Alto
$60/hr $50–$67
California
$55/hr $45–$65
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 597 package prices from 264 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Palo Alto, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated October 2026.

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