I am Rafaela, a Certified Postpartum Doula through the NAPS and a Newborn Care Provider based in Kirkland, Washington. I provide compassionate, respectful, and hands-on support to families during one of the most meaningful transitions in their lives. I bring seven years of hands-on experience working in a maternity hospital, where I supported mothers during labor and provided direct care for newborns, including premature and NICU babies. This background gives me extensive experience supporting families with higher-needs newborns. I hold a technical degree in Nursing from Brazil, with over 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 I offer. I am a Certified Postpartum Doula through NAPS and have completed DONA International–approved Postpartum Doula training. I have also completed Birth Doula training with Carrie Kenner. I offer both daytime and overnight care, supporting newborns, premature infants, and toddlers. I assist families with sleep routines, Montessori-based care, Positive Discipline, and Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). I am known for being reliable, calm, and attentive. I create a warm, structured, and judgment-free environment where families feel supported and confident in their routines. Originally from Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, and now based in Washington State, I understand how important it is to have trusted support, especially when family is far away. My goal is to provide consistency, reassurance, and high-quality care every step of the way. 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
Certified Postpartum Doula- Dona (2025)
NAPS Doulas -WA
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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.
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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