Find a Doula Near Me that Speaks Portuguese

Hello! My name is Ladjane Sampaio and I am a Certified Postpartum Doula and experienced Nanny based in the Bay Area. I am also a proud Brazilian mother of five, and it’s from this deep well of personal experience and love that I draw my strength and purpose as a caregiver. Supporting families through the delicate postpartum period is not just my profession—it’s my calling. I bring a calm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive presence to every home I serve, helping parents feel empowered, seen, and truly supported as they adjust to life with a new baby. I offer hands-on newborn care, breastfeeding support, postpartum recovery assistance, light housekeeping, and home organization to ensure a peaceful and well-supported transition into parenthood. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I have excellent references that reflect my professionalism, reliability, and loving care. While English is not my first language, I communicate clearly and warmly—and most importantly, I know how to care for babies with confidence, love, and great attention to detail. Families often tell me how reassured and cared for they feel with me by their side. I speak Portuguese fluently and am happy to support multilingual families with empathy and understanding. I would be honored to support your postpartum journey with heart, skill, and experience.

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.

I am a postpartum doula with over 3 years of experience supporting families during the early stages of parenthood. I am CPR and First Aid certified, fully vaccinated, and trained in breastfeeding support, helping mothers navigate nursing with confidence and care. My approach is compassionate and tailored to each family’s needs, providing both emotional and practical support to ensure a smooth and supported postpartum experience.

Hi, I’m Pamela. I’m a postpartum doula. As a doula, I provide personalized support to individuals and families throughout their postpartum journey. With almost a decade of experience in newborn, toddler, and child care, and two years as a certified postpartum doula, I prioritize empathy, empowerment, and individualized care.

Hello, I’m a postpartum doula and my mission is to empower moms thrive, not just survive through pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Hi, I’m Mirella, a postpartum doula based in the Bay Area. I specialize in overnight newborn care, supporting families through the early weeks with their baby for the past 4 years. I help parents feel more rested, confident, and at ease while caring for their newborn, assisting with feeding, soothing, and establishing gentle routines that work for the whole family. My approach is calm, attentive, and tailored to each family. I focus not only on caring for your baby, but also on supporting you; whether that’s helping you get the rest you need, answering questions, or simply offering reassurance during this new chapter. Before your baby arrives, I also offer a complimentary in home visit so we can get to know each other, go over your setup, and make sure you feel fully prepared. My goal is for you to feel confident, supported, and at ease in your early days as a family 🤍

BIRTH & POSTPARTUM DOULA POSTPARTUM NUTRITION EDUCATION CHILDCARE PROFESSIONAL Caring for a mother and her most precious gift, her baby, is so much more than a job to me, it’s a calling from the heart. I bring into my work what I’ve learned throughout my life: offering gentle, trustworthy, and nurturing care so both mom and baby feel safe, supported, and never alone during this sacred beginning.

Hello! I’m Anna, a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula and lactation educator. I have over 9 years of experience with young children and infants and have been exclusively working overnight with newborns for the past 4 years. I love helping families with sleep, breastfeeding and help with questions that might come along the journey.

Hi, I’m Barbara! I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), postpartum doula support provider, and a mom to a toddler girl. With over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and infants—including children with special needs—I bring both professional knowledge and real-life understanding to every family I support. I specialize in overnight newborn care, helping parents get the rest they need while ensuring their baby is safe, soothed, and well cared for throughout the night. I am experienced with paced bottle feeding, recognizing newborn cues, soothing techniques, and supporting healthy sleep habits from the very beginning. I know how overwhelming the newborn stage can feel, and my goal is to bring a calm, reliable, and nurturing presence into your home so you can feel supported, confident, and truly rest.

Hi, I'm Amanda Souza, a DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula based in Rochester, NY and the founder of Alma Sprout. Before becoming a doula I spent years as a professional nanny, so I bring real hands-on newborn experience into everything I do. I work with all kinds of families — I speak English and Portuguese, and I offer inclusive, affirming care for everyone. I offer birth support, daytime and overnight postpartum care, and newborn sleep guidance virtually across the US.

My philosophy is centered around empowering you to trust your body and your instincts, while providing evidence-based information and guidance to help you make informed decisions. I'll be with you every step of the way, offering emotional support, physical comfort, and practical help. My goal is to help you feel confident, calm, and cared for, so you can focus on welcoming your baby and transitioning into parenthood. ‎

My calling is birthwork and motherhood, and in this season, I believe my mission is centered on nurturing the mother so she can nourish the fruit. Myself as The Milk Root Doula ™ was born from a deep desire to restore my ancestral lineage and power of Black and Brown breastfeeding, providing a space where nourishment is reclaimed as a radical act of love. I am rooted in the belief that when a mother is firmly planted in support, her entire family can bloom. While my heart is dedicated to closing the gaps in Black maternal health, I welcome all families who value an evidence-based approach to the sacred transition of birth and infant feeding. I am a firm advocate for all birthing people and every infant feeding choice. Whether you are nursing, pumping, or formula feeding, my priority is a healthy baby and a whole, supported mother. I bring a unique "doula heart and clinical mind" to this work, backed by a B.S. in Maternal and Infant Health from Howard University and years of experience as a clinical birth assistant and doula. At The Milk Root, I bridge the gap between academic excellence and the intuitive power of the perinatal period. Whether I am assisting you through the intensity of labor, providing peer lactation support, or guiding your mental and emotional wellness, I am here to ensure your journey is protected. I don’t just offer services; I offer a foundation—helping you grow deep roots so your family can thrive for generations.

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.

Overnight postpartum support designed to help parents rest while their newborn is safely cared for. Night shifts typically range from 8–12 hours. Support includes newborn care, soothing, feeding support (bottle or breastfeeding support), diaper changes, and light baby-related tasks such as washing bottles. My goal is to create a calm, supportive environment so parents can recover and feel confident during the early weeks with their baby. I also provide guidance for newborn routines and gentle support as families adjust to life with a newborn. CPR & First Aid certified and Trustline registered. I serve families in the Bay Area and speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Please feel free to reach out to discuss availability and overnight support options that best fit your family’s needs.

I’m a certified postpartum doula based in the Bay Area, supporting families during the early weeks after a baby arrives. My work focuses on creating a calm, steady presence in the home so parents can rest, recover, and build confidence as they get to know their baby. I provide practical newborn care, feeding support, and gentle guidance as families adjust to life with a new baby. I also support breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping, and help parents understand their baby’s cues, sleep patterns, and developmental needs. A core part of my work is education. I help parents learn the fundamentals of newborn care, from safe sleep and soothing techniques to feeding and daily routines, so they feel informed and empowered in their role. My approach is evidence-based and informed by early relational science and attachment. I believe the postpartum period is a foundational time for both parents and babies, and that responsive, attuned care helps support healthy development and family wellbeing. My goal is to offer thoughtful, respectful support that helps families feel more confident, rested, and connected as they begin this new chapter with their child.

Hello! My name is Laila, and I am a postpartum doula serving the Bay Area, California. I have a deep passion for supporting families during the postpartum period, offering emotional support, practical guidance, and attentive care tailored to the needs of both mother and baby. I believe in respectful, empathetic, and personalized support, helping families feel safe, confident, and well cared for during this important transition. In my free time, I enjoy exploring California’s nature by going hiking with my husband, which helps me recharge and maintain balance so I can provide even more present and compassionate care to the families I support. It would be a pleasure to be part of the Bornbir community and to contribute with love, responsibility, and dedication.

Hi, I’m Priscila, a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 7 years of experience supporting families through the early weeks and months after birth. I provide calm, nurturing, and evidence-based care during daytime, overnight, and 24/7 shifts, always honoring each family’s values and parenting goals. My approach is family-led, baby-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental. I support singletons and twins, help navigate feeding challenges, and gently establish healthy newborn rhythms while prioritizing rest, recovery, and confidence for parents. I’m ProDoula-certified, trained in breastfeeding education and Infant CPR & First Aid, TrustLine approved, fully insured, Carrot-approved, and fluent in English and Portuguese. Above all, I believe the early postpartum days matter deeply, and it’s an honor to be a steady, compassionate presence during such a tender and transformative time.

Founded in 2025, Blooming Bonds was created with one clear mission: to provide exceptional, nurturing postpartum and newborn care that supports families during their most vulnerable and beautiful moments. We are committed to helping babies thrive and ensuring parents feel confident, supported, and well-rested as they bond and grow together. Behind Blooming Bonds is my 14 years of experience working with children—including caring for over 400 little ones—and 3 years dedicated specifically to newborn care. I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula, CPR and First Aid certified, and fully vaccinated. With a degree in Psychology focused on child development and extensive experience in gentle sleep conditioning and training, I bring both expertise and compassion to every family I serve. Night care, in particular, has become a passion of mine, as it allows me to help new parents rest, recover, and confidently navigate the early days of their baby’s life.

From the moment I stepped into the world of birth and postpartum work, I knew this was my calling. I’m a Birth & Postpartum Doula and Newborn & Infant Care Specialist serving families across the Bay Area and East Bay, with a background grounded in evidence-based care, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine passion for supporting parents during one of the most transformative seasons of their lives. My training includes Cross-Certification through ProDoula as a Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Hospital Friendly Doula (HFD) Certification as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist certification through the University of Colorado, CPR & First Aid through the Menlo Park Fire Department, CERT Member through the Menlo Park Fire Department, Child Development through Abilene, continuing education in Lactation (UCSD), Infant Massage, and professional development in Sleep Shaping/Sleep Training through Summer Sleep Secrets. I am also an active volunteer doula at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, supporting birthing people and families from diverse backgrounds. Families often describe my approach as a blend of warmth, intuition, and grounded professionalism. I deeply believe in meeting each family where they are — without judgment, without pressure, and with a plan that reflects their unique rhythms, identities, and goals. I proudly support LGBTQ+ families, offering fully inclusive, gender-affirming care and language so every parent feels safe, welcomed, and respected. My philosophy is rooted in gentle structure and the Montessori method, encouraging independence for both parents and babies through simple, responsive routines. I specialize in newborn behavior, feeding, sleep foundations, and emotional support — helping families understand their baby’s cues and build healthy rhythms from the very beginning. One of my strongest areas of expertise is sleep shaping, using age-appropriate techniques that allow many babies to sleep through the night by 4–5 months, always with a respectful, attachment-minded approach. Clients often share that I have an effortless way of integrating into the home, anticipating needs before they are spoken, and creating an environment of peace, order, and emotional safety. Whether supporting breastfeeding, troubleshooting sleep, soothing a fussy newborn, guiding siblings, or caring for a recovering parent, my goal is always the same: to bring calm, clarity, and confidence to the postpartum experience. For me, being a doula is more than a profession — it’s a devotion to nurturing, empowering, and walking alongside families during a beautiful and vulnerable chapter. Every home I enter becomes part of my heart, and it is an honor to support parents as they grow into their new roles with confidence, joy, and rest. If you’re looking for someone who will care for your baby with tenderness, support your recovery with evidence-based expertise, honor your family’s identity, and guide you with compassion every step of the way, I would be honored to walk this journey with you.

Hello, I’m Gabi! A Birth Doula and Newborn Care Specialist changing the world by holding mothers, one baby at a time. As a certified Birth Doula and Newborn Care Specialist, my mission is to support families, offering science-based, compassionate and empowering care.