Birth & Postpartum Doulas Near Me in San Jose, CA

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306

Doula providers near San Jose

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Families requested a doula nearby in the last 90 days

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Doula rates near San Jose

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $574–$2,500

$1,500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $50–$69

$60/hr median

Based on 628 package prices from 277 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA.

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306 doulas near San Jose, CA

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From 61 doulas who confirmed their availability in the last 30 days.

Gretchen Retka

San Jose, California 15 years of experience

5.0 (1 review)

Gretchen Retka

Parents: please share your EDD & contact info in the message body 🙏🏾 Birth doula of 13 years. This is my calling in life to be of service to labor/birth. I’m very grateful to have this as my service in this lifetime and believe every new life is a gift to be honored with care, love and respect for the process. Trained in techniques that encourage optimal fetal positioning by finding balance in the body (more comfort during pregnancy as well as labor/birth) optimal positioning helps labor be more comfortable, increasing odds of a efficient and smoother vaginal birth. I share these techniques with my clients in the third trimester to decrease the use of interventions & prevent trauma. Also practicing placenta encapsulation and massage therapy at Full Moon Birth & Family Wellness Center.

Price
Packages from $4,100
Recent review

We had the most magical natural unmedicated birth experience in a hospital and we owe so much of it to Gretchen. Right from our first interaction when we were interviewing birth doulas, we were drawn by her warm nature. Her prenatal visits were extremely helpful be it the exercises she taught us to enable an optimal baby position for birth or her inputs into crafting our birth plan. We would have been lost with the information overload if not for her timely, targeted and super informative educational resources that have been extremely helpful to us as first time parents. She has always been a text or phone call away to address anything we needed. She brought in a sign of relief when she entered the labor room...her calming presence during my final stretch of labor and the positions she guided me through definitely helped me avoid an epidural. The icing on the cake was her singing a lullaby to our little one upon birth, it felt divine. She also captured beautiful moments of our baby's birth that we will cherish forever. I will always remember her positive affirmation 'You are stronger than you think!'. Can't thank you enough Gretchen for being the rockstar that you are and all your support to growing families :)

- Gita Sowmya P.

Katelyn Berry

San Jose, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (14 reviews)

Katelyn Berry Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

Hi, my name is Katelyn, and I’m a certified Full-Spectrum doula. I have experience supporting families through VBAC, high-risk pregnancies, and IVF journeys. I believe that every birth story is unique, and my role is to provide steady, compassionate support—emotionally, physically, and informationally—through each step of the process. My background includes working closely with clients navigating complex or medically supported births, and I’m deeply committed to creating a calm, empowering space where families feel safe, heard, and in control of their choices. Whether you’re preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean, managing a high-risk pregnancy, welcoming a baby after fertility treatment, or have a generally "normal" pregnancy, I’m here to walk beside you with care and confidence. It’s an honor to support families during such a transformative time, and I’m grateful to be part of this work.

Price
Packages from $150 · $70/hr
Taking new clients Due Mar – Sep 2027
Recent review

Working with Katelyn was hands down the best decision we made for our birth and postpartum journey. She was truly irreplaceable, and I honestly know I wouldn’t have had such a successful, positive birth experience without her. From the start, Katelyn prepped both my husband and me so thoroughly that we felt confident going into labor. When a preeclampsia diagnosis completely threw our original expectations out the window, Katelyn didn't miss a beat. She immediately helped us pivot and had a brand-new birth plan ready, guiding us through every shift with calm, compassionate expertise. Her care didn't stop in the delivery room, either. As someone navigating postpartum anxiety, Katelyn was an absolute lifeline. She helped us ease into newborn sleep schedules, patiently answered our endless questions, and gave us so much peace of mind during those vulnerable early weeks. If you are looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, adaptable, and deeply supportive, hire Katelyn immediately. We are forever grateful for her!

- Sharon D.

Luiza Nascimento

San Jose, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (7 reviews)

Luiza Nascimento

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

With over seven years of experience caring for babies and children as a caregiver, I have always felt called to nurture, support, and uplift families during life's most tender moments. Ever since stepping foot in the postpartum care world, I found my passion and truly fell in love. As a doula, I offer gentle, hands-on support to new mothers and their families during the sacred postpartum period. My care is rooted not only in deep compassion and intuition, but also in the latest evidence-based practices and research in postpartum care, infant development, and maternal health. My philosophy is that when science and heart come together, families feel more confident, supported, and empowered. I show up with a calm presence, knowledge, and unconditional care.

Price
$70/hr
Taking new clients Starting Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Luiza was our postpartum doula for a total of eight weeks, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience with her. From our very first phone conversation, she immediately put so many of the worries my husband and I had at ease. We had a million questions as first-time parents, and by the end of that call, we both knew we had found our doula. We were even more impressed when we met her in person for our prenatal visit. She is incredibly knowledgeable, but what stood out to us was how well she teaches. She walked us through newborn care, feeding, sleep, and so many things we hadn't even thought to ask about. We left feeling so much more prepared and confident for our son's arrival. Over those weeks, she helped us establish a good feeding schedule, encouraged healthy sleep habits, helped us create a routine, and taught us so much about our baby along the way. She also helped us with all of the little things that no one really prepares you for — organizing our bottle washing area, bath-time tricks, setting up the nursery in a way that actually made sense, and finding routines that made our everyday life with a newborn so much easier. Her support with sleep shaping was especially helpful. By the end of our time together, we genuinely did not want her to leave. Luiza became someone we trusted completely and someone we now hold very dear to our hearts. If you're reading this review because you're considering booking Luiza, do it. You will be doing yourself and your family a favor. Having her support during those first weeks with our son was one of the best decisions we made, and we will always be grateful for her.

- Erin Kenney

Thaiz Brasil

San Jose, California 18 years of experience

5.0 (3 reviews)

Thaiz Brasil Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Hello families! My name is Thaiz Brasil, and I’m a certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 17 years of hands-on infant care experience. I’m Trusline certified, CPR certified, and also a proud mom of four amazing boys. For the past 6 years, I’ve been honored to serve families as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist—providing not only practical support but also reassurance, guidance, and encouragement during such a tender stage of life. I’m located in the 95111 area and happy to travel up to 45 miles to support your family. I have such a passion for my career and for every family I come across. It’s truly a gift to be invited into a home during this beautiful transition, and my goal is always to help parents feel confident, cared for, and supported while giving their babies the best possible start.

Price
$67/hr
Recent review

Becoming first-time parents after 40 came with its share of excitement and anxieties, and having Thaiz by our side made all the difference. As both a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula, she brought such calm, warmth, and expertise into our home—caring for our baby with incredible gentleness while also supporting us as new parents. She answered our endless questions, helped us build confidence, and always knew whether we needed guidance, reassurance, or simply rest. Beyond her skills, what stood out most was her kindness and nurturing spirit; she felt like part of the family. We’re so grateful for her care and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any new parents.

- Linda J.

Kathy Kocharhook

San Jose, California 23 years of experience

5.0 (9 reviews)

Kathy Kocharhook

Responds within a few hours

As a Registered Nurse, Certified Sleep Consultant and Certified Postpartum Doula with more than 23 years of full -time night experience, my goal is creating confident parents. Caring for more than 250 newborns has given me a wealth of experience in transitional care of babies into family life. This is accomplished by establishing successful feed/sleep routines, teaching calming techniques and answering the myriad questions that would be in a manual if babies came with one. This enables everyone to get much needed rest much sooner than is typically experienced in this scenario. As a Certified Sleep Consultant, also known as "The Sleep Angel" I also assist families who have not had the benefit of my guidance from the beginning of life with their baby. Tackling issues of sleep disturbance/interruption in older infants/toddlers with gentle, supportive techniques results in peace in the home environment that only sleep can provide. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your little one!

Price
Packages from $600
Recent review

We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Kathy. She has been our sleep coach for both of our children, and her experience, wisdom, and calm presence made all the difference. She truly is a baby whisperer. What we appreciated most was how she met us exactly where we were as parents. She never offered a one-size-fits-all approach—instead, she listened, understood our family's needs, and provided thoughtful, practical guidance with a lot patience and kindness. She's incredibly gracious, insightful, and genuinely cares about the families she works with. We always felt supported, encouraged, and confident knowing she was in our corner. We're so grateful for everything she did for our family and recommend to parents looking for compassionate, expert sleep support.

- Isabelle C.

Christina Roberts

San Jose, California 12 years of experience

5.0 (13 reviews)

Christina Roberts

Hello! I’m a compassionate and dedicated postpartum caregiver with over 12 years of childcare experience, including extensive hands-on experience caring for newborns, infants, and multiples. My background includes early childhood development coursework, newborn care training, and CPR and First Aid certification. These experiences have deepened my passion for supporting mothers, babies, and families as they navigate the beautiful yet often overwhelming transition into life with a newborn. My approach to postpartum care is rooted in compassion, attentiveness, and the belief that caring for a newborn also means caring for the parents. I understand how important rest, recovery, emotional support, and reassurance are during the fourth trimester. My goal is to provide a calm, nurturing, and judgment-free environment where parents feel heard, supported, and confident. Whether that means tending to your newborn while you rest, assisting with feeding routines, offering overnight support, preparing light meals, or simply providing an extra set of helping hands, I strive to make the postpartum experience as peaceful and manageable as possible. With my extensive childcare and household management experience, I offer personalized support through newborn care, sibling care, and nanny services. I help families maintain daily routines while providing age-appropriate activities, meal preparation, laundry, bottle washing and sanitizing, home organization, errands, and general household assistance. My goal is to provide a warm, dependable presence that eases the transition of welcoming a new baby, allowing parents to rest, recover, bond, and enjoy this special season with peace of mind.

Price
$37/hr
Taking new clients Starting Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

We had a wonderful experience with Christina. She was patient, flexible, communicative, enthusiastic, caring, and reliable. She blended seamlessly into our family, quickly understood our schedule and routines, and was always dependable. She found creative ways to engage our daughter and made their time together fun. Our daughter really liked her and felt comfortable with her. She was also attentive and confident with our baby. We would happily recommend her!

- Diana V.

Shakila Marando

Serves San Jose, California 17 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Shakila Marando Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

My name is Shakila Marando, and I am the founder of DOULAS by the BAY. I am a mother of two and have spent over 25 years working with children and families, including the last 17 years supporting families as a doula through pregnancy, birth, and the early newborn days. This work comes from a deep belief that no family should ever feel alone during this journey. I work closely alongside our team of doulas, sharing the same commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Together, we have supported thousands of families across Northern and Southern California, providing steady guidance, reassurance, and hands-on support when it matters most. Our doulas are carefully selected, certified, and deeply cared for. Every team member is Birth and Postpartum Certified, Perinatal Mood Disorders Certified, CPR trained, HIPAA compliant, fully vetted, and insured. With ongoing mentorship and professional development, we ensure families receive safe, reliable, and heart-centered care in their homes. I created DOULAS by the BAY to build a trusted, supportive space where families feel seen, informed, and confident—while expanding access to doula care and strengthening our community, one family at a time.

Recent review

Shakila is the best there is. We did not have a night doula for our first child. For our second, we needed one because I had to go back to work right away. I was very nervous about leaving my baby with someone else during the night hours, particularly at just two weeks. Shakila let me control as much of the process as I wanted to so I always felt like she was doing what I wanted. She has a magical touch with babies and had our daughter sleeping through the night by two months old. She would not even leave in the morning until the baby was back to sleep, which allowed us an extra hour of sleep on top of the time she was with us. She was worth every penny and then some. THANK YOU SHAKILA! We miss you.

- Gabriella Rosen Kellerman

Doula rates near San Jose

Doulas set their own prices on Bornbir. Birth support is usually sold as a flat package, while postpartum care at home is usually billed by the hour.

Packages

Flat rate
Near San Jose
$1,500 $574–$2,500
California
$1,536 $500–$2,500
United States
$1,100 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near San Jose
$60/hr $50–$69
California
$55/hr $45–$65
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 628 package prices from 277 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent doula reviews near San Jose

5.0

580 reviews of 306 doulas

October 2026

We interviewed a TON of people (12+ humans), we spoke to folks at several agencies as well as night nurses on care.com. We finally found Sally, our postpartum doula that we felt would be a great fit and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Sally was gentle, calm, kind and focused on my recovery as mom as well as making sure our newborn was fully cared for. She was flexible with whatever setup we wanted; however, in my case, I didn't know what to do (had no idea the "best way" to do the nighttime routine), so I asked for her advice, and she helped us set up a WONDERFUL routine. She was the best thing for our family postpartum. Anyone would be lucky to be able to work with her and get her support.

— Nicole P., review of SALLY BUNDE

October 2026

Lisa is incredible! She helped us for nearly 22 weeks with our third son — her knowledge and reliability made my postpartum phase significantly smoother.

— Alyssa L., review of Lisa Anderson

October 2026

Working with Katelyn was hands down the best decision we made for our birth and postpartum journey. She was truly irreplaceable, and I honestly know I wouldn’t have had such a successful, positive birth experience without her. From the start, Katelyn prepped both my husband and me so thoroughly that we felt confident going into labor. When a preeclampsia diagnosis completely threw our original expectations out the window, Katelyn didn't miss a beat. She immediately helped us pivot and had a brand-new birth plan ready, guiding us through every shift with calm, compassionate expertise. Her care didn't stop in the delivery room, either. As someone navigating postpartum anxiety, Katelyn was an absolute lifeline. She helped us ease into newborn sleep schedules, patiently answered our endless questions, and gave us so much peace of mind during those vulnerable early weeks. If you are looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, adaptable, and deeply supportive, hire Katelyn immediately. We are forever grateful for her!

— Sharon D., review of Katelyn Berry

Hospitals for giving birth near San Jose

The nearest hospitals to San Jose, CA with the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation, within 20 miles. If you plan a hospital birth, ask the doulas you talk to which of these they have supported births at.

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    San Jose · 3.2 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara

    Santa Clara · 6.3 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    San Jose · 6.8 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose

    San Jose · 8.3 mi away

    CMS rating 3/5

  • El Camino Health

    Mountain View · 10.8 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

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