Rafaela Rosa - Newborn Care Specialist

About Rafaela

I am Rafaela, a Certified Postpartum Doula through NAPS and a graduate of DONA International–approved Postpartum Doula training. I am also a Birth Doula trained through the Becoming a Birth Doula program with Carrie Kenner and a Newborn Care Provider. I am based in Kirkland, Washington, and provide compassionate, respectful, and hands-on support to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, helping parents feel confident and supported during one of the most meaningful transitions in their lives. I hold a Technical Degree in Nursing from Brazil, earned in 2010, with more than 2,090 hours of combined theoretical and clinical training. While this is not a U.S. nursing license, it provides a strong clinical foundation for the care and support I offer families. Throughout my professional career, I have gained extensive experience in maternal and newborn care, including supporting pregnant women, newborns, premature infants, and babies requiring specialized care. I bring seven years of hands-on experience working in a maternity hospital in Brazil, where I supported mothers during labor and provided direct care for newborns, including premature infants and babies in the NICU. This experience has given me extensive knowledge in supporting families with newborns who require specialized care. I offer both daytime and overnight support for newborns, premature infants, and their families during the postpartum period. My services include evidence-based newborn care, emotional support for parents, infant feeding guidance, healthy sleep foundations, and practical assistance to help families feel confident and well supported as they adjust to life with a new baby. Families often describe me as reliable, calm, and attentive. I strive to create a warm, organized, and judgment-free environment where families feel supported and confident in their routines while following current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for safe sleep and newborn care. I am fully vaccinated, have excellent references, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation. For more information about my services, certifications, and references, please visit: https://linktr.ee/rafaelamonteirorosa You can also view my professional profile and reviews here: https://doulamatch.net/profile/41619/rafaela-rosa

Newborn Care Specialist services

I am a postpartum doula offering compassionate, personalized support to families during the early weeks after birth. With 7 years of hospital experience as a nurse technician in maternity care, I bring strong expertise in newborn care to help parents feel more confident and secure. I support families so they can rest during both day and night, and provide guidance on feeding, routines, and gentle sleep when the baby is ready.

Reviews for Rafaela Rosa

5.0 3 reviews

5.0

October 1, 2026

Rafaela did a great job helping to make sure that we were oriented and situated soon after our baby was born. Rafaela is very knowledgeable and patient.

— R F.

5.0

July 23, 2026

I highly recommend Rafaela. She taught us so much while taking care of our 1 month old baby. As a first time mom, her guidance was so helpful and really helped us understand our baby better. She will keep baby safe and happy while you take a break as well. Professional as hd a good communicator as well. Don't hesitate to reach out to her if you need Support!

— Heli M.

5.0

April 2, 2026

More recently, Rafaela reached out to let us know she became a doula and asked if we would feel ok sharing our experience. I didn’t even think twice. About five years ago when our son was born, we went through a really hard time as a family. My wife had postpartum depression and I was honestly very scared I wouldn’t be able to handle everything on my own. About a week after the baby was born, we realized we needed help, and that’s when we met Rafaela. At that time, she was already helping families with newborn care because of her nursing background, so she had a lot of experience even before becoming a doula. She helped us during the day and also overnight, and gave support to my wife during a very sensitive time. What really stands out is how genuine she is. She cared for our baby with so much love and patience, you could really feel it. Because of my wife’s situation, we used formula, and Rafaela helped us with that with no judgment, just support. She really became part of our family. She was there through everything, even came to our son’s first birthday. Even now, we still keep in touch and always recommend her to friends and families in our Bellevue community. We are very thankful for everything she did for us.

— Ryan B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Postpartum Doula- Dona (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

NAPS Doulas -WA

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Credentials

PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Adoption Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Infant Care LGBTQ+ Massage Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care

Frequently asked questions

Perguntas Frequentes Sobre Meus Serviços

Pergunta 1 Quais serviços você fornece? Resposta Eu forneço apoio pós-parto, incluindo cuidados com recém-nascidos, orientação alimentar, apoio emocional, estabelecimento de rotinas e cuidados noturnos para que os pais possam descansar e se recuperar. Pergunta 2 Qual é a sua taxa horária? A taxa de resposta Minha varia de US$ 55 a US$ 60 por hora, dependendo do nível de atendimento e serviços solicitados. Isso pode incluir cuidados com recém-nascidos, orientação para dormir ou suporte para treinamento para dormir. Pergunta 3 Você oferece suporte noturno? Responda Sim, eu ofereço cuidados noturnos para apoiar as famílias para que elas possam descansar. Eu cuido do bebê durante toda a noite, incluindo alimentação, fraldas e calmante. Pergunta 4 Qual é a sua reserva mínima? Resposta O suporte diurno requer um mínimo de 6 horas por turno, e o suporte noturno requer um mínimo de 8 horas. Eu normalmente trabalho um mínimo de 3 dias por semana (cerca de 30 horas por semana) para um suporte consistente. Pergunta 5 Você ajuda com o treinamento do sono? Responda Sim, eu forneço orientação suave para dormir e posso apoiar o treinamento do sono quando o bebê estiver pronto para o desenvolvimento, com base nas preferências de cada família. Pergunta 6 Qual é o seu histórico? Resposta Eu tenho 7 anos de experiência hospitalar como enfermeira técnica em cuidados de maternidade, com forte experiência em cuidados com recém-nascidos.

Quais áreas você atende?

I am based in Kirkland and serve surrounding areas including Lynnwood, Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, Kenmore, Newcastle, Mercer Island, and select areas of Seattle. If your location is not listed, feel free to reach out. I am happy to discuss distance and availability, and I typically travel within a 25-mile radius.