Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in San Jose, CA

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Average rating from 18 reviews

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Midwife providers near San Jose

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Families requested a midwife nearby in the last 90 days

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Midwife rates near San Jose

Prices midwives list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $750–$3,000

$1,875 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $60–$70

$65/hr median

Based on 244 package prices from 105 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA.

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4 midwives near San Jose, CA

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

Serves San Francisco, California 27 years of experience

4.2 (5 reviews)

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Hiring an overnight doula from Peaceful Passages was one of the best decisions I made for my postpartum recovery. Not only did my doula lovingly care for me and my newborn, she went above and beyond—prepping nourishing meals, providing breastfeeding support, organizing the baby’s nursery, and even helping with my twin toddlers so I could rest. Her calm, professional presence made my healing after a c-section so much easier. I was especially impressed by how seamless everything was—she was professionally dressed, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. On top of that, Peaceful Passages accepted my Carrot insurance and handled all the billing with ease, which lifted such a burden off my shoulders. This service was truly a lifesaver for me and my family. I felt cared for, supported, and able to focus on bonding with my baby. I can’t recommend their overnight doula services enough!

- Bri L.

Angela & Kathryn Licensed Midwives

Pleasant Hill, California 6 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Angela & Kathryn Licensed Midwives

Responds within an hour

Hi! We're Aquarius Midwifery, a team of licensed community midwives proudly serving families throughout Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley. We provide personalized, relationship-centered care for those planning a home birth, exploring Hybrid Care with a hospital birth, or seeking in home postpartum midwifery care. Our services include comprehensive prenatal care, home birth, water birth, postpartum home visits, newborn care, lactation support, and newborn screening. We believe you are the primary decision maker in your care, and we're here to provide the education, clinical expertise, and support you need to make informed choices throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With an office in Pleasant Hill, we offer home birth in Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, Brentwood, Oakley, Lafayette, Danville, Orinda, Moraga, Pittsburg, Antioch, and communities throughout Contra Costa County. As well as Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Dublin, Livermore Pleasanton, San Ramon and the rest of the Tri-Valley We would love the opportunity to meet you and help you explore your birth options.

Price
Packages from $2,500
Taking new clients Due Dec 2026 – Aug 2027
Recent review

Angela was very helpful in guiding us on our 2nd child birth and giving us very helpful advice in just a 45 minute initial consultation. Unfortunately we couldn't go with them for logistical reasons but would love to use them in the future if possible!

- Waleed Asif

Birth doulas near San Jose, CA

Birth doulas give non-medical support during labor and birth, alongside your midwife or doctor.

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

Certification verified 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.

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

Leah (Ginger) Johnson

Serves Santa Clara, California 3 years of experience

5.0 (3 reviews)

Leah (Ginger) Johnson Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

I am passionate about nurturing and supporting families through the transformative experiences of birth and postpartum periods. I have practiced body work and energy healing for over 20 years additionally for the last 2 years i have been practicing NLP and Doula work. I have worked with children and families for over 25 years in homes and school settings from zero to 18. I have experience in assisting natural labor Inductions, assisting in reducing anxiety, fears around birth, and preparing for birth with NLP and meditation practices. As a spiritually mindful doula, I blend my background as a massage therapist, Laughter yoga & yoga instructor, meditation teacher, and certified Master NLP practitioner, into a holistic, compassionate approach to birth, energy and intuitive work. With a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and fluency in American Sign Language, I connect with diverse families, offering inclusive and empathetic care. My work is grounded in humor, active listening, and deep respect for each unique journey. I specialize in prenatal and postnatal massage, creating space for relaxation, healing, and connection. My NLP Skills help parents release old fears, limiting beliefs around their pregnancy, parenting, and birthing journey. Fostering a new way of being through empowerment and calm inner-presence. My goal is to provide physical, spiritual, emotional, and energetic support so families feel confident, cared for, and prepared for the beautiful path ahead.

Price
Packages from $220 · $55/hr
Taking new clients Due Nov 2026, Jan – Aug 2027
Recent review

Finding Ginger less than a month before my due date felt like pure fate—she literally approached us as we were walking out the door at a Meet the Doulas event, and we felt instantly warm, comfortable, and at ease with her. My labor didn't exactly go on schedule (he arrived almost two weeks late and required an induction!), but Ginger was our absolute anchor through every single moment of it. She is such a nurturing, loving, and caring maternal soul—so much so that we affectionately call her "Aunt Ginger." Leading up to and during the induction, she gave us incredible guidance, helping us try to get things moving naturally with advice on pressure points and keeping us grounded. Throughout the hospital stay, whenever the medical staff left the room, Ginger would quietly review everything with us, help us process what the doctors had said, and make sure we remembered the questions we wanted to ask. When the medical team brought up using a vacuum during delivery, Ginger gently encouraged us to pause, push back, and ask for time to discuss our options. Having her there to prep, advocate, and vouch for us meant everything—we ended up having a completely intervention-free birth and welcomed a perfectly healthy, beautiful 10-pound baby. Ginger was truly an angel during one of the most intense experiences of my life, and she is someone we will remember and cherish forever. If you are looking for a doula who will treat you like family, protect your birth experience, and pour her whole heart into supporting you, hire Ginger immediately!

- Katie K.

Stacy Avalos

Campbell, California 22 years of experience

Stacy Avalos Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

Stacy Avalos, owner of Rooted Willow Services, Inc.! Offers her services with over 20 years of experience in supporting infants and families, she is dedicated to providing exceptional care and guidance during the transformative journey of parenthood. As a highly trained and passionate labor & postpartum doula, Stacy offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. From prenatal support to postpartum care, her expertise covers a wide spectrum of areas. Stacy's extensive background includes specialized training as a doula, newborn care specialist, prenatal and postpartum nutrition coach, newborn sleep consultant, and mental health specialist. This diverse skill set enables her to address multiple aspects of the perinatal period, ensuring a holistic and personalized approach to support your family's well-being. Whether you're an expectant parent seeking assistance during pregnancy, looking for guidance with newborn care and breastfeeding, or seeking support with postpartum mental health, Rooted Willow Services, Inc. is here to provide compassionate care, evidence-based information, and practical strategies to empower and guide you through this transformative time. Experience the difference of a seasoned doula with a genuine passion for helping families thrive. Contact Rooted Willow Services, Inc. today to embark on your journey towards a positive and fulfilling parenting experience.

Taking new clients Due Feb – May 2027
Naoko Sumii

Cupertino, California 15 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Naoko Sumii Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

Hello! I’m Naoko. I am a Japanese-trained midwife, birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and mother of four. Before moving to the United States, I worked as a midwife in Japan, supporting families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Since moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, I have continued supporting families as a doula with compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized care. My approach is centered on the person giving birth. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported in making decisions that are right for them and their family. I draw on both my medical knowledge and my personal experience raising four children to provide practical, compassionate, and individualized support. I welcome families of all backgrounds, races, cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+ families. I support a wide range of birth preferences and experiences, including unmedicated birth, epidural birth, induction, VBAC, and cesarean birth. I also offer childbirth education, breastfeeding and lactation guidance, prenatal yoga, and bilingual support in English and Japanese. My goal is to help each family feel confident, supported, and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey.

Price
Packages from $3,000
Recent review

I reached out for support because I was feeling really anxious about attempting a TOLAC. I wasn’t sure if I should go for it, but after having many honest conversations, I felt completely heard and supported. That helped me make a decision I truly felt good about. On the day of my delivery, she came right away. Her bright encouragement and Naoko’s calming presence helped me shift from fear to confidence. In the end, I had a successful VBAC, and it turned into the best birth experience I could have hoped for. I’m so grateful I chose Naoko’s support and would absolutely recommend her to anyone considering a TOLAC or VBAC.

- Mari N.

Midwife rates near San Jose

Midwives set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near San Jose
$1,875 $750–$3,000
California
$1,700 $500–$2,800
United States
$1,200 $500–$1,950

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near San Jose
$65/hr $60–$70
California
$60/hr $47–$70
United States
$45/hr $35–$57

Based on 244 package prices from 105 midwives listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of San Jose, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent midwife reviews near San Jose

4.8

18 reviews of 4 midwives

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, CD-L

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

October 2026

As first-time parents, my husband and I had no idea how to prepare and understand the complexities around the hospital, birth preferences and how to manage my overall pregnancy. Katelyn was an absolute angel, she came in with so much knowledge and helpful resources, helping us feel prepared and giving us peace of mind during our journey. Postpartum, she was available for overnight support which gave me a few extra hours of sleep that were very much appreciated with a newborn. We truly could not recommend her enough!

— Gabriela C., 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.

  • 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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