Raika Thomas - Postpartum Doula

About Raika

Hi, my name is Raika, and I am a compassionate and experienced Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over five years of experience supporting families during the beautiful and sometimes challenging transition into life with a newborn. I specialize in overnight postpartum and newborn care, providing calm, attentive, and personalized support so parents can rest and feel confident while their baby is in caring hands. My experience includes newborn feeding and burping, diapering, soothing techniques, bottle preparation and sanitizing, newborn sleep support, gentle sleep shaping, and support for babies experiencing gas, colic, or reflux. I am currently studying Early Childhood Development to continue expanding my knowledge of infant and child development. I am also CPR certified, HIPAA trained, TrustLine registered, and trained in postpartum doula care. I am up to date with Tdap, MMR, TB testing, and flu vaccination. As a mother myself, I understand how important it is for families to feel supported, respected, and cared for during the postpartum period. My approach is calm, nurturing, organized, and nonjudgmental. I believe every family and every baby is unique, so I adapt my care to each family’s individual needs, routines, values, and parenting preferences. My goal is not only to care for your newborn, but also to bring reassurance, rest, and peace of mind to your entire family. It is truly a privilege to support parents during such a special chapter of their lives.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Dec 2026 – Sep 2027

Confirmed 1 week ago

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Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care

$70 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

Welcome! I provide compassionate, professional, and personalized postpartum doula support designed to help families feel confident, rested, and cared for during the transition home with a new baby. With over five years of experience in postpartum and newborn care, I offer both daytime and overnight support tailored to the unique needs of each family. My services include newborn care, feeding and burping support, diapering, bottle preparation and sanitizing, soothing techniques, support for gas, colic and reflux, newborn sleep education, gentle sleep shaping, nursery organization, baby laundry, and guidance with establishing healthy and realistic newborn routines. During overnight care, my goal is to give parents the opportunity to rest and recover while knowing their baby is receiving attentive, nurturing care. I monitor the baby’s feeding, sleep, diaper changes, comfort, and overall routine and can provide parents with a detailed update at the end of each shift. I also support parents as they build confidence in understanding their baby’s cues, feeding patterns, sleep needs, and developmental changes. My approach is gentle, calm, respectful, and family-centered—there is no one-size-fits-all approach to postpartum care. Whether you need support for a few nights, several weeks, or ongoing newborn and sleep support, my goal is to create a peaceful and supportive environment where both baby and parents can thrive. It would be an honor to support your family during this special season and help make your postpartum journey feel a little easier, calmer, and more supported.

Reviews for Raika Thomas

5.0 3 reviews

5.0

September 14, 2026

Raika was also incredibly dependable and proactive. She would come in, take over the baby’s nighttime routine, keep everything organized, and allow us to actually rest without worrying. We especially appreciated waking up to her detailed updates about feedings, sleep, and diaper changes. Beyond her experience with newborns, Raika has a very caring personality. She listened to our preferences, respected the way we wanted to care for our baby, and never made us feel judged or overwhelmed. She gave us reassurance when we needed it most. If you are looking for someone who will care for your newborn with patience, kindness, and genuine attention, we highly recommend Raika. We are so thankful she was part of our postpartum experience and would hire her again without hesitation.

— Rarushi B.

5.0

September 14, 2026

Raika was truly a lifesaver during our postpartum journey. Having her support during those exhausting first weeks with our newborn gave us a sense of relief that is hard to put into words. What stood out to us immediately was how comfortable she was with our baby. She seemed to understand what our little one needed, whether it was hunger, gas, overstimulation, or simply needing extra comfort. Her patience and gentle approach helped create such a peaceful environment in our home. Raika was also incredibly dependable and proactive. She would come in, take over the baby’s nighttime routine, keep everything organized, and allow us to actually rest without worrying. We especially appreciated waking up to her detailed updates about feedings, sleep, and diaper changes. Beyond her experience with newborns, Raika has a very caring personality. She listened to our preferences, respected the way we wanted to care for our baby, and never made us feel judged or overwhelmed. She gave us reassurance when we needed it most. If you are looking for someone who will care for your newborn with patience, kindness, and genuine attention, we highly recommend Raika. We are so thankful she was part of our postpartum experience and would hire her again without hesitation.

— katy M.

5.0

September 14, 2026

We had such a wonderful experience with Raika as our postpartum doula. From the very beginning, she was warm, professional, reliable, and incredibly attentive to both our baby’s needs and ours. Raika has a naturally calm and nurturing presence, and we felt completely comfortable trusting her with our newborn. She was wonderful with feeding, burping, diaper changes, soothing, and helping our baby settle back to sleep. She was also very knowledgeable about newborn sleep, gas, colic, and reflux, and always took the time to explain what she was observing and share helpful suggestions without ever making us feel pressured. Having her overnight support made such a difference for our family. We were finally able to get some much-needed rest knowing our baby was safe, comfortable, and being lovingly cared for. She was also very organized and kept us updated on feedings, diaper changes, sleep, and how the night went. What we appreciated most about Raika was how genuinely caring she was. She didn’t make us feel like we were simply another client—she truly cared about our baby and our family. We are incredibly grateful for the support she gave us during such an important and vulnerable time. We would absolutely recommend Raika to any family looking for a trustworthy, experienced, compassionate, and dedicated postpartum doula. We would happily work with her again!

— Natalia P.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Cornerstone Birth work Training (2026)
Donna New Born Care, DONA International (2019)
Sleep trainee, DNT Network (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

American Red Cross

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Specialties

Doula Trainer Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care

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