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

Doulas near Petaluma, CA charge a median $60/hr ($50–$70) and $1,500 per package ($500–$2,500), from 651 prices by 283 providers on Bornbir.

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Median package price

$1,500

Typical range $500–$2,500

Median hourly rate

$60/hr

Typical range $50–$70/hr

Near Petaluma California United States
Median package $1,500 $1,600 $1,100
Typical package range $500–$2,500 $500–$2,500 $450–$1,800
Median hourly rate $60/hr $55/hr $45/hr

Based on 651 package prices from 283 providers listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Petaluma, CA. Updated November 2026.

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Doula pricing depends on the type of support: birth doulas usually charge a flat package fee for labor support, while postpartum doulas typically charge by the hour for daytime or overnight care at home.

It's important to note that doula fees can vary significantly within the Petaluma area, with some highly experienced or specialized doulas charging higher rates. Additionally, some doulas offer package deals that may include prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum support, which can affect the overall cost.

When considering hiring a doula in Petaluma, it's advisable to research and interview several doulas to find one who aligns with your preferences, needs, and budget. During consultations, you can discuss their specific services and pricing structure to ensure you have a clear understanding of what is included and the associated costs. This process will help you find a doula who meets your needs and fits within your budget.

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Found 253 Doulas in Petaluma, CA

CRISTINA ROSERO RUALES

California 15 years of experience

CRISTINA ROSERO RUALES

$55/hr

Hello parents! My name is Cristina Rosero with a background in pediatric nursing at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, a Master's degree in Healthcare Education, and hands-on experience caring for infant twins. I bring clinical knowledge, thoughtful education, and compassionate attention to every family I serve. From Minnesota to Florida and now in California I am delighted to offer you The Art of Restful Beginnings - Luxury Newborn & Infant Care through restful nights and days for your family. Welcoming a new baby is one of life's most meaningful experiences. My private overnight or daytime newborn care service provides families with personalized, attentive support during the precious early months of parenthood. Personalized Newborn Care: Responsive, individualized care throughout the night or day, including feedings, diaper changes, gentle soothing, and safe sleep practices. Thoughtful Sleep Foundations: Gentle, developmentally appropriate routines that respect your newborn's feeding needs, sleep patterns, and individual temperament. Feeding & Routine Support: Breastfeeding handoffs, bottle-feeding assistance, feeding documentation, and consistent nighttime or daytime routines aligned with your family's preferences. A Calm, Organized Nursery: Careful organization of feeding supplies, bottles, and baby's immediate sleep environment. Bilingual English–Spanish Care: Warm, nurturing communication in both languages, supporting families who value early bilingual exposure. Personalized Reports: A clear summary documenting feeding, sleep, diaper changes, and important observations. Parent Education : Evidence-informed guidance on newborn care, sleep expectations, feeding patterns, and developmental milestones. Service Areas: San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, Oakland, Palo Alto, Atherton, and surrounding communities. Your baby's comfort, safety, and individual needs are always at the heart of my care. Services are limited to nonmedical newborn and infant care and parent education. California RN licensure by endorsement is in progress.

Talia Schultz-Alarcon

San Francisco, California 5 years of experience

5.0 (2 reviews)

Talia Schultz-Alarcon

Accepts insurance
Packages from $3,800

https://www.doulatalia.com/ Hello and Welcome! My name is Doula Talia, providing birth and postpartum services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I transitioned away from a delightful 20+ year profession in healthcare management and chose to train as a doula, a career where I can nurture my path of service to others. I believe how we give and show up in the world is how we receive. My natural desire to build community and connect with others brings me here today. Part of my role as a doula is empowering families by listening to their birth goals and holding space for them to make informed decisions. My goal is that the birthing person and team feel confident and grounded. Everyone has an inner self-power that can ignite in all situations! I am the friend one calls when they need a calm, centering voice of reassurance. My greatest joy is that I am a mother to my favorite human beings. My experience of motherhood and being an aunt of 10 adds another essential layer of depth to my work as a birth and postpartum care doula. Please contact me directly at “doulatalia.sf@gmail.com” Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Recent review

I worked with Talia through out my pregnancy, birth and postpartum period, and I am so grateful for her support. She truly works from the hear, which is something you don't come across often. Talia consistently went above and beyond her role, always making sure I felt comfortable, informed and supported. Her presence during such an important time felt more like having a sister by my side than just a professional. I would absolutely recommend Talia to anyone looking for a caring, dedicated and compassionate doula.

- Dolma C.

Liz Ramstad

San Francisco, California 2 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Liz Ramstad

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.

Recent review

I hired Liz to care for my toddler and newborn (prenatally, birth, and postpartum). Needless to say, I couldn’t have done it without her. She is an excellent communicator, very flexible, and approaches this sacred work with warmth and intuition. She always informed me of the details of my baby’s temperament, reactions, feeds, sleep etc, allowing for a smooth handoff. She also provided me with emotional and domestic support - whatever I needed most in that moment. This ability is adapt, along with her knowledge (maternal health, newborn care, toddler development) were evident during every shift. I’m so grateful for the loving connection she’s built with my son—he never wants her to leave! My 9 month old is also getting attached :) 5 stars indeed.

- Bridget C.

Cheyenne Nava

San Francisco, California 14 years of experience

Cheyenne Nava

Accepts insurance
$65/hr

Hello everyone! My name is Cheyenne, and I am a passionate and dedicated postpartum doula with over ten years of invaluable experience in newborn care. As a postpartum doula my primary focus is to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to new parents, ensuring their smooth adjustment to the demands of caring for a newborn. My extensive expertise in newborn care enables me to guide families through the various stages of baby development, offering personalized advice on feeding, sleeping patterns, soothing techniques, and more. I firmly believe in the significance of creating a nurturing and empowering environment for new parents, where they feel confident and well-equipped to care for their little ones. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and non-judgement, as I understand that every families journey is unique and deserves personalized attention. It brings me immense joy to witness families flourish and grow in confidence with their newborns under my care. I consider it a privilege to be a part of their journey, offering unwavering support during this transformative time. If you are seeking a passionate and experienced postpartum doula who will prioritize your well-being and provide you with the tools to navigate the early days of parenthood, I would be honored to be a part of your support system. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or to schedule a postpartum consultation. Together, let’s create a nurturing and empowering postpartum experience for you and your family.

Julia Frederick

San Francisco, California 32 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Julia Frederick

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

Recent review

Julia came highly recommended from a close friend, and our relationship started as soon as we got pregnant. She helped us plan for the arrival of our baby with recommendations on what to buy and how to set everything up for a smooth transition into parenthood. She was there when we got back from the hospital and became an essential person in our new family, giving me as a new mom the gift of sleep but also a huge emotional support through some of my hardest days! We always knew our baby was safe when he was with her. I don’t know what we would have done without her. We highly recommend Julia as your post partum doula. She will make this new chapter so much better!

- Constance O.

TAMMY CASTELLANOS

San Francisco, California 31 years of experience

5.0 (3 reviews)

TAMMY CASTELLANOS

Accepts insurance

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.

Recent review

Tammy worked with us at least 5 nights a week for about 4 months caring for our newborn during the pandemic. Tammy was absolutely AMAZING!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was way better with our little Lexi than I was (I think Lexi could sense my nervous energy) and I used to joke that having her stay with us every night was like going on vacation. Sleep is everything! Tammy would come over every night and Lexi would just melt into her arms. Tammy just has a way with children, especially babies and Lexi was immediately comfortable with her. She is also the consummate professional. She is exceedingly clean, well organized and you feel VERY comfortable with her in the house. In fact, we also had her travel with us to Tahoe and we had so much fun! In such a short time, she became like family and I relied on her so much. She also went WAY above and beyond. Our little Lexi became sick one night and I ended up dragging Tammy to the ER during the height of the pandemic. She kept our little Lexi calm and I cried like a baby in her arms while we were at the hospital. It was such a blessing to have Tammy as an integral part of our family during that time and I miss her!

- Juliette D.

Ashlee Mckenzie

San Francisco, California 15 years of experience

Ashlee Mckenzie

Accepts insurance
$80/hr

Nurture The Roots LLC provides evidence-based postpartum doula care, newborn behavioral support, and lactation guidance for growing families across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Founded by Ashlee McKenzie, a certified postpartum specialist with over 16 years of hands-on experience and more than 150+ families supported, our practice bridges clinical expertise with intuitive, cue-based developmental care. We eliminate the fourth-trimester overwhelm by helping you read your baby's subtle communication cues, establish sustainable sleep and feeding rhythms, and navigate parental recovery with quiet confidence. What Our Care Focuses On: Newborn Cue-Based Communication: Grounded in Brazelton Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO), we help you translate state changes, sensory thresholds, and subtle cries so you can respond before stress escalates. Infant Feeding & Lactation Guidance: Compassionate, evidence-based support for latch troubleshooting, milk supply regulation, bottle/pumping plans, and supplementation. Fourth-Trimester Recovery & Sleep Rhythms: Gentle, protective care designed to prioritize maternal mental health, physical healing, and overnight rest without rigid or harmful sleep training dogmas. Family Transition & Empowerment: Practical household organization, newborn care education, and emotional grounding for the whole family. Whether you need overnight shift coverage to preserve vital rest or structured daytime transitional coaching, our care is rooted in clinical standards, trauma-informed principles, and deep respect for your family's unique journey.

Sabrina Martinez

San Francisco, California 4 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Sabrina Martinez

NPI verified Accepts insurance
Packages from $3,500 · $75/hr

Hello and welcome! I’m Sabrina, a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula serving families throughout San Francisco. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. My approach is centered on helping you feel informed and grounded through personalized prenatal preparation, evidence-based education, and calm, hands-on support during labor. With training through the University of California San Diego’s Lactation Educator Program and experience in Sutter Health’s Hospital Birth Doula Pilot Program, I combine clinical knowledge with compassionate, individualized care. Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or growing your family, my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way. It would be an honor to be part of your birth journey. 🔴The best way to learn more about my services or inquire about availability is through my website, https://littlesproutdoula.com/ . I look forward to connecting with you!🔴

Recent review

I cannot recommend Sabrina enough as a birth doula! She brought so much support, calmness, and clarity to my birth experience. During the first half of my pregnancy, I kept going back and forth on getting a doula or not. When I met Sabrina at the GGDA doula meet and greet, I knew I wanted to work with her right away. Her ability to explain the birth experience, her support, and overall clear communication put me at ease. During one of our prenatal appointments she walked me through all the options for my birth preferences. She was very knowledgeable about all my options, but not pushy in any way. I really appreciated her ability to explain what the options were, why people may prefer them, and then how she would support me with each option. I really didn't have too many strong opinions going in, so this was incredibly helpful for me to reflect on what I wanted, without feeling any pressure. I ended up going into labor 2.5 weeks early and the process moved much faster than expected for a first time mom. The moment Sabrina stepped into the hospital room, she jumped into action and I immediately thought "omg, best decision ever to work with Sabrina and have a doula, I'm so happy she's here." I had such a positive birth experience, and I attribute a lot of that to Sabrina. Prior to have a doula and going through birth, I had a hard time comprehending the experience and how a doula would support me. I think the easiest way to explain is to share some highlights of her amazing work with me and my husband: At the hospital: * TENS, heat packs, and hands on pressure to alleviate contraction pain/discomfort. She actually got the TENS machine and heat packs on me within 30 seconds of being in the room. My labor progressed very quickly and this physical support felt amazing. * Helped me get and stay in position while getting the epidural, which was challenging with active contractions. The epidural process went very quickly for me because I had her helping me work through the contractions while having to stay still * Checked in with my husband as we prepared for the transition from active labor to pushing. I loved that he got some personal attention while everything moved really quickly around us. * Multiple nurses and doctors recognized her from previous births and were all happy to work with her again. She actively collaborated with them all throughout the birth. (This was at SF Kaiser) * While I pushed she counted, gave breathing reminders, and worked with the nurse to move me into position since I had an epidural * Stayed during golden hour to support with first latch and make sure we were all ok. Gave hands on support to help with latching. * Took AMAZING pictures right after the birth of my child on my chest for the first time and first skin-to-skin with my husband. I didn't even know I wanted these pictures, but I feel so grateful to have them. She really captured the moment in a non-intrusive way, and I'll cherish these photos forever. At home follow up: * We had to triple feed due to my son loosing a lot of weight within 24 hours. We were in the thick of newborn sleeplessness and our appointment with her brought us so much relief. She helped us with paced bottle feeding which was a huge game changer during time consuming triple feeding. * I was really frustrated with the hospital pump, she helped me with flange sizing and just affirmed a lot of my frustration. * Reviewed sustainable options for feeding and our own sleeping * Reviewed my own recovery and helped me prioritized my own healing, which can feel so hard when you are also a new parent I felt so supported by Sabrina throughout my birth experience, I don't think I can fully explain it in writing! Having a doula felt so abstract to me while pregnant, but I kept reading about the studies that show positive outcomes of working with a doula, including decreased chances of further medical intervention. This felt hard to understand until I actually experienced it. My husband and I had someone we trusted with us for the whole birth experience, who knew us and knew what I wanted. Nurses changed during their shifts and I had a doctor at the delivery I'd never met before. But having Sabrina as the constant, was so assuring, calming, and supportive. If you are looking for a birth doula I HIGHLY recommend Sabrina, especially if you want someone thorough, calm, knowledgeable, and who will support whatever type of birth you are hoping to have.

- Lily N.

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