Kim Knapp

San Francisco, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Kim Knapp

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hello! I'm Kim I am a full service birth and postpartum Doula and a member of DONA. I recognize the magical, miraculous wonders of pregnancy and childbirth and offer unconditional, judgement free support for all families. I love to share my knowledge and passionate enthusiasm with expectant families and offer confident, continuity of care to ensure you have a positive birth experience, in alignment with your birth preferences. I live in San Francisco and have a lot of experience at UCSF, CPMC and the Kaiser Network. I have also supported many births on the Peninsula at Mills, Sequoia, Kaiser RWC and Stanford.

Recent review

My partner and I loved working with Kim! Our sessions with her pre-birth were very valuable and informative. Even though we originally prepared for a vaginal birth, I ended up with a scheduled c-section due to the positioning of my twins. Kim helped us navigate the conversations with my doctor so that we were asking the right questions and felt comfortable with our decision. During the operation, she provided much needed emotional support and afterwards, made sure my partner also had skin to skin with both babies. I ended up with a very positive birth experience even though it didn’t go as originally planned. I would highly recommend having Kim as your doula!

- J L.

Amanda Barros

San Mateo, California

Amanda Barros

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Larissa Carvalho Ferreira

San Mateo, California

5.0 (1 review)

Larissa Carvalho Ferreira

3 years of experience

My name is Larissa, and I am the founder of Baby Bliss Doula, a business dedicated to supporting families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. I am a certified postpartum and birth doula, and a trained newborn care specialist. I am also a pre-nursing student, aspiring lactation consultant, and passionate advocate for empowering parents with the tools and support they need to thrive. At Baby Bliss Doula, I specialize in comprehensive postpartum care, newborn care services, and helping families establish healthy sleep habits for their babies. As a newborn care specialist, I bring extensive training and a deep understanding of infant needs, offering guidance that is evidence-based, holistic, and tailored to each family’s unique situation. My mission is to help families heal, rest, and bond during this precious time, offering them the peace of mind they deserve.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Larissa enough! As first-time parents with no experience around babies, we were completely lost. But from the moment Larissa arrived, her calm and nurturing presence changed everything. She guided us through newborn care, helped us navigate breastfeeding, and supported us with feeding, soothing, and establishing a comforting routine. Her patience, knowledge, and gentle encouragement gave us the confidence we desperately needed. We are so grateful for everything she did for our family!

- Yasmin A.

Jem G

Daly City, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Jem G

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

We hired Jeremy Anne to help care for our daughter back when she was 9 months. She was with us for about 5 months. She helped with feeding, play, naps, walking development, baby sign, minor housekeeping items and offered advice with caring for a baby. She has a wonderful holistic approach with her support. She cares about ALL family members - humans and pets alike! We loved that she wasn’t a “transactional” kind of person, she really took the time to get to know us, ask good questions and offer personal care support when needed. She also went out of her way for many things. I will always remember how she helped develop healthy boundaries with our dog as we were adjusting to our daughter’s needs. The boundaries helped build a healthy relationship with our baby and fur baby! Our daughter enjoyed being around Jeremy and she misses her I think sometimes. Jeremy was very helpful with helping our baby walk! We keep in touch and recently shared how our little one is walking all over the place now! I wish we could have had more time with Jeremy. She is a blessing, she is so peaceful and calm.

- Jayson A.

Raquel Martins Rodrigues

San Bruno, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Raquel Martins Rodrigues

10 years of experience

As a postpartum doula, I can bring a lot of love to your new family and try to ease the burden that new parents inevitably feel. I have been for almost 10 years caring for toddlers, babies and school-aged children. I pride myself on being loving, warm, trustworthy, loyal, empathetic and communicative person. Back home, in Brazil, I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and two MBAs in accounting and finance, but I have found myself once again working with newborns and babies here in the United States. What I love most in life is love loving people!

Recent review

I highly recommend Raquel . I delivered few weeks earlier than expected and she made herself available to help us when we got home . It was great having her , she took a great care of my newborn , which allowed me to sleep and recover . In addition she helped with the laundry and tidying up the kitchen. We woke up to a content baby and an organized living area.

- Hind B.

REBECCA GARCIA

Burlingame, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

REBECCA GARCIA

3 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Rebecca Garcia and I am thrilled you are seeking out a Doula for your journey. I have a strong energetic pull towards this life changing work, and I am so honored to be pursuing my passion as a birth worker. I love all things birth and feel that my strongest assets are listening, empathy, providing resources and cooking homemade meals for others. I tell all my clients, if there is a birth I am there. With all the stigma and negative depictions in the media surrounding birth, I want to ensure that my clients feel secure in all their decisions without any judgments. This Is Your Body, Your Birth & Only You Get To Make The Decisions That Works Best For You & Your Baby. I have two spirited little ones of my own; ages 4 and 6. I had doulas for both births and feel as though they made my birthing journey undeniably memorable. They feed me, hit pressure points during labor, loved me, educated me and most importantly encouraged me to find my voice and strength. These are the experiences I wish to provide to my future clients. I have experience in homebirths, birth centers & hospital settings. I understand that ones birthing journey is a sacred space, and wish to only support and offer any resources that may help aid in this time. If you are interested or just want to connect and talk anything birth, postpartum or baby please feel free to reach out. I am located in San Francisco and I am extending my services throughout the surrounding Bay Area. Virtual Options Also Provided

Recent review

After my second was born, I had Rebecca as my night doula for 7 weeks and I can’t recommend her enough! I appreciated her compassion, attentive listening, and helpful tips on everything from breastfeeding to cradle cap. She really took care of me and the baby so I could rest and recover during that delicate postpartum period - providing me with encouragement and nourishment, and enabling me to appreciate the newborn phase!

- Minh T.

Amy Baker

San Bruno, California

5.0 (9 reviews)

Amy Baker

30 years of experience

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.

Recent review

Amy is absolutely amazing! We had her for 2 weeks of last-minute night support when nights were getting really tough for us in the newborn days, and wish we could have had her for longer. Our twins were going through an uncomfortable gassy phase and she made sure they were soothed throughout the nights. Amy is super knowledgeable and willing to answer questions and share her expertise. She would always take the time to debrief at the end of each night, even if that meant staying a little longer to make sure all our questions were answered. She also brought books and bottles/wraps/shusher for us to try. We're really grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any family in need of postpartum support!

- Jessie L.

Brenda Costa

San Jose, California

Brenda Costa

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Supporting new parents during the sacred early days of parenthood is not just my work—it's my calling. I became a postpartum doula because I believe every family deserves to feel cared for, understood, and supported as they adjust to life with a newborn. My journey into this field began when I moved to California during my two years as an au pair, caring for young children and living closely with families. That experience sparked a deep passion in me for helping others navigate the tender, transformative moments of new beginnings. I saw firsthand how much of a difference compassionate, hands-on support can make —and I knew I wanted to offer that to growing families in a deeper way.

Kim Hunter

Manteca, California

Kim Hunter

8 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi! I'm Kim. I'm a mom of two and I've been supporting families in the central valley and beyond since 2018. I began this journey as a postpartum doula and eventually realized my passion was helping families reach their lactation and feeding goals. As a lactation consultant I can assist with prenatal education, all things breastfeeding and pumping related including flange fitting. I can help with latching, positioning and all sorts of breastfeeding challenges including nipple pain, engorgement, milk supply and introducing bottles and returning to work. I have specific education and training regarding lip & tongue ties as well . I am also able to bill a variety of insurance companies for services!

Anna Stanton

Redwood City, California

Anna Stanton

19 years of experience

I have been providing exceptional care to families as a postpartum night doula for over 17 years. I'm a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, and experienced Sleep Trainer. I have lots of experience with singletons, twins, triplets, adoption, surrogacy, babies with health issues or special needs as well as parents with special health needs. From breastfeeding support all the way though to sleep training, I'm here to support you every step of the way! I have current CPR & First Aid training, up to date on all my vaccinations and am Trustline registered.

Gabriela Giacomini

Redwood City, California

5.0 (8 reviews)

Gabriela Giacomini

3 years of experience

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

Gisele Mesquita

San Jose, California

Gisele Mesquita

2 years of experience

Hi! I'm a certified postpartum doula with experience supporting families during the newborn stage, especially overnight. I'm calm, caring, and passionate about helping moms rest, recover, and feel supported. I assist with baby soothing, feeding, and light tidying so parents can sleep peacefully. My English is intermediate, but I understand instructions well and communicate with kindness. CPR & First Aid certified • TrustLine registered • Portuguese + English I'd be honored to support your family.

Lisa  Anderson

Redwood City, California

5.0 (14 reviews)

Lisa Anderson

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Hi, I’m Lisa! I’m a postpartum night doula and offer support for parents with newborns. I’m located in Redwood City and serve families on the peninsula. Some of my services include; lactation support, sleep support, and multiple (twins) support. I’m CPR/ First aid certified (AHA) , TrustLine certified and Covid-19 fully vaccinated (+booster). My goal is to help establish a healthy nighttime routine that’s works for you and your family.

Recent review

We are so grateful for Lisa and the incredible support she provided our family. She helped guide us through sleep training, feeding, and overall newborn care, giving us complete peace of mind at night. Thanks to her, our baby thrived — and we were actually able to rest! She is kind, knowledgeable, and truly wonderful to have by your side during those early months. We can’t recommend her enough.

- Claudia J.

Amber Bardini

Sacramento, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Amber Bardini

7 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Amber Bardini, and I am the proud owner of Blooming Families Doula Services, LLC - a full spectrum doula agency, serving our wonderful clients throughout the greater Sacramento area and beyond. As a wife, mom of three, and certified full spectrum doula, my mission is to ensure that every parent and parent-to-be feels empowered, nurtured, and fully supported as they navigate this beautiful transition. My journey into the world of doula work began with a passion to make a positive impact on the birth and postpartum experiences of new families. Becoming a parent was one of the most challenging transitions of my life, and I remember how lost and alone I often felt as a new mom. I knew there needed to be a profound change in how we treat new parents and parents-to-be. I am truly dedicated to supporting new families—so they never have to feel the way I did. I founded Blooming Families Doula Services to extend compassionate, professional support to families in every stage of their journey. My goal is to ensure that every family receives the dedicated care they need to thrive and to help them build a strong, supportive village around them. I believe that every birth and every journey is unique, and every person and new parent is different. What works for one person, may not work for another. We are here to support you according to your specific needs. I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for everyone, especially within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Everyone is valued, respected, and embraced for who they are. Thank you for considering having us as part of your journey. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you every step of the way.

Recent review

I became a single mother by choice about 6 months ago. The pregnancy and circumstances around it were challenging. I had gestational diabetes and had to switch providers from a birth center to a hospital at about 7 months into the pregnancy. On top of that, the company I worked for was bought by a different company and I had to switch insurance carriers which made things even more complicated. All that being said, I was so glad to have Amber as my doula during this time. Her presence is grounded and steady which was exactly what I needed. She provided lots of helpful information and has a strong network of other doulas to get information from as needed. Her calm presence at the delivery was so helpful and gave me the confidence to make it through. I now look back on it as a positive experience and I'm grateful that Amber was there to help me.

- Millie B.

Josie Keller

Sacramento, California

5.0 (1 review)

Josie Keller

My role as a Doula is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, reassurance, and advocacy so you never feel alone on this journey.

Recent review

Josie is amazing! Working with her honored the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of birth. Josie is grounding, compassionate, and calming in her approach. She provided us with the practical and emotional information we needed to feel prepared and empowered for our birth. I highly recommend Josie for anyone looking for a doula with a beautiful blend of heart, intuition, and skill.

- Miranda E.

Morgan Gray

Sacramento, California

Morgan Gray

Hi there! My name is Morgan and I am a birth and postpartum doula in Sacramento, CA. I am currently working towards my Maternal Support Practitioner certification through Bebo Mia. I’ve always been fascinated by birth, but after experiencing an unplanned cesarean with my first son, then achieving a VBAC with my second son, my fascination transformed into a passion. Everyone’s birth is different and unpredictable. My dream, in the chaos and beauty of birth, is to make sure all birthers feel safe, supported, and nurtured, both during labor and in the postpartum period. Being there to support one of the most transformational and emotional moments of life is truly such an honor. As I’m working towards my certification and need a specific amount of hours/births attended in order to reach that goal, I’m more than happy to work with sliding scale. Currently, I am unable to accept insurance but hope to in the future! When I’m not absorbing everything I can about pregnancy, birth, and beyond, you can usually find me trying to sneak in a few chapters of a romantasy novel, playing monster trucks with my boys, or laughing with loved ones.

Iyanna Jennings

Sacramento, California

Iyanna Jennings

4 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I accept Patients on Medi-Cal. Hi! My name is Iyanna, and I am a dedicated massage therapist, energy healer, and a birth doula in training. With a deep passion for holistic healing, I have supported many women on their journeys—physically, emotionally, and energetically. As a licensed massage therapist, I specialize in deep tissue, Swedish, Reiki, and Shiatsu massage, helping clients relieve tension, restore balance, and feel more connected to their bodies. My work as an energy healer allows me to guide women through emotional and spiritual transformations, ensuring they feel nurtured and empowered during significant life transitions. My approach is centered on creating a safe, grounded, and healing space for mothers—blending bodywork, energy work, and emotional support to honor each birthing experience. I would love to be a part of your birth journey and provide the care, reassurance, and holistic support you deserve. I look forward to connecting and holding space for you! Warmly, Iyanna

Tanara Haynes

Sacramento, California

Tanara Haynes

9 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I’ve always been drawn to the power of creation—fascinated with the strength and beauty of the body’s ability to carry and birth life. After giving birth to my daughter, I decided to follow a long-time passion of mine which was birth and family support. Helping, nurturing, supporting, and advocating for others comes naturally to me. As a Postpartum and Labor Doula, it is my intention to use my given talent to fully support mom, baby, and family. I am committed to listening and hearing so that I can help you reach your goals. I am dedicated to bringing your vision for your birth experience to fruition. As your doula it is my mission to uplift, honor, and hold you!

Dessirá Schroeder

Sacramento, California

Dessirá Schroeder

15 years of experience
Accepts insurances

My name is Dessirá. I am a birth & postpartum doula holding space for mamas and families in each transcendence to heal and grow through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I specialize in overnight care and intimacy coaching in-home care. I have more than 15 years of experience providing high quality newborn care for families across the Sacramento area. I have supported families as a professional nanny, as well as a birth and postpartum doula. Additionally, I have consulted families on creating an individualized whole care plan to support the overall health growth of the infant, family and household. I have a special interest in child development and enjoy creating opportunities for children of all ages to grow, learn and develop. My training and education allows me to truly support children and families from birth onwards in a way that allows them to flourish. I also hold a degree in psychology. I am a great communicator and am focused on creating a connected team with the families I work with to ensure their success and well-being. My goal is to grow with the family and help them thrive in their parenting journey. I look forward to meeting you! Highlights 15+ years of experience supporting families Professional nanny Certified birth and postpartum doula Collaborative and child-development focused College educated

Wendy Bruns

Sacramento, California

5.0 (3 reviews)

Wendy Bruns

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Well Mama Birth Services was born from my deep desire to create a space where every woman feels seen, heard, and supported throughout her birthing journey. Rooted in a holistic approach to birth, I honor both the physical and emotional experiences, believing that when women are treated with care, respect, and compassion during pregnancy, they birth with strength and grace. Inspired by the legacy of the women in my family who taught me to trust myself, my body, and the sacred process of birth, their wisdom is at the heart of everything I do as a doula. Birth can be unpredictable and raw, but I truly believe YOU. CAN. DO. THIS. Every woman has the innate power to navigate this transformative journey, and my role as your doula is to help you tap into that strength. I am here to stand by your side as you surrender to the experience of birth and trust in your own power. Whether supporting the full spectrum of maternal health—including infant loss, miscarriage, and beyond—being a doula is my lifelong passion.

Recent review

Wendy was an incredible support throughout my home birth journey. Her prenatal guidance was invaluable—she took the time to educate me, answer all my questions, and help me feel truly prepared. Our conversations gave me so much confidence, and she always made me feel heard and supported. During labor, her calming presence and reassuring words kept me grounded. I couldn’t have asked for a better doula to walk this path with me. If you're planning a home birth, I highly recommend Wendy!

- Andrew & Victoria L.