Rhaquel Lima

Newborn Care Specialist

Dublin, California

7 years of experience

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About me

Hi families! My name is Rhaquel, and I’m a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist based in Dublin, CA. I bring over six years of experience supporting newborns and young children through nanny work, overnight infant care, and postpartum doula services. My approach is warm, calming, and grounded in evidence-based care. I support parents in understanding their baby’s cues, building healthy routines, improving feeding confidence (breast, bottle, or pumping), and creating a peaceful and safe environment for recovery and bonding. I believe every family deserves to feel supported, rested, and empowered. My goal is to make your postpartum experience gentler, easier, and filled with confidence.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism (2018)

Postgraduate Degree in Marketing and Digital Media (2021)

Certification and training

Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Training - ProDoula (2025)

Newborn Care Specialist Certification — DNT Newborn Training (2025)

Infant Sleep Consultant Training — DNT Network (2025)

Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

ProDoula Professional Network

DNT Network (Newborn Care Specialist Community)

Credentials

NCS

Specialties

Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Infant Care LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Care Sleep Consultant

Languages

English, Portuguese

Service introduction

I’m a Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Infant Sleep Consultant serving families across the Bay Area. I provide overnight newborn care, feeding support, gentle sleep shaping, postpartum recovery support, and evidence-based guidance. My approach is calm, nurturing, and family-centered, helping parents feel confident, rested, and supported.

Packages

Overnight Newborn Care (NCS)

Overnight newborn care and support, including feeding (breast, bottle & paced), diapering, soothing techniques, newborn sleep shaping, and establishing healthy nighttime routines. Ideal for families wanting rest and consistent overnight support from a trained Newborn Care Specialist.

$60.00

USD Per hour

Daytime Postpartum Doula Support

Daytime support for postpartum recovery and newborn care, including feeding guidance, newborn care education, emotional support, light household help, meal prep, and helping parents build confidence in daily routines.

$55.00

USD Per hour

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

I provide overnight newborn care, feeding support (breast, bottle & paced), gentle sleep shaping, postpartum recovery support, newborn routines, soothing techniques, and family-centered education for new parents.

Do you work with first-time parents?

Yes! I specialize in supporting first-time parents with hands-on newborn care, education, and routines to help everyone feel confident, rested, and supported.

Do you help with sleep?

Yes. As an Infant Sleep Consultant, I offer gentle sleep shaping, safe sleep guidance, newborn rhythms, and individualized support for healthy sleep habits.

Are you CPR certified?

Yes. I’m certified in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & First Aid.

Do you support breastfeeding?

Yes. I provide evidence-based breastfeeding support, including latch help, paced feeding, understanding newborn hunger cues, and building feeding routines that work for your family.

How soon should we book you?

Many families book 1–3 months before their due date, but I also accept last-minute bookings when available. Feel free to reach out anytime to check availability.