Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in San Rafael, CA

My name is Krystal Brisette Vélez-Gómez-Edwards and I am of Indigenous-Mexicana and Nicaragüense descent. I am open to supporting all births of all beliefs and practices. I am passionate about my own cultural work and practicing as a traditional, Mexican doula, acknowledging birth as ceremony. My first career path was in nursing until I discovered my dismay with Western medicine and healthcare. Years later I experienced the birth of my son, Michael, who is now 16. I was 21 and had no support outside of my marriage, I had no clue what I was doing and I didn't know what I didn't know. I ate awfully and gained at least 70 pounds. When my water broke and I was admitted to the hospital, I was soon told I would need a cesarean due to my son going into "distress." I planned to have a natural birth, but here I was receiving an epidural (fentanyl!) and being cut open and tugged at from within. I was so detached from my own body. My baby was taken from the room and I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits and pleasure of skin-to-skin bonding, our 'golden hour' to breastfeed peacefully. I suffered from postpartum depression and learned to bury and forget the experience because I figured that's just how it was. It wasn't until years later that it came up for me and was a catalyst for many positive changes in my life. I was a few years into healing work with indigenous medicines and in one of my own ceremonies, I received a calling to bring ceremony back to birth, along with visions of burying a placenta at a sacred tree. I began researching traditional Mexican birth work to discover that this was in fact an indigenous tradition. I dedicated myself to the journey of birth work. I obtained training in many facets of holistic birth work and traditional, Mexican birth work, including herbalism to support birth and postpartum, womb healing, rebozo work, techniques for comfort and pain management as well as repositioning breech babies, lactation support, craniosacral therapy, cerrada de caderas (traditional closing ceremony), and the list continues to grow. I have been studying safe use of psychedelics during pregnancy and birth. As a traditional, certified holistic birth and postpartum doula, my primary role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to you during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and beyond. I believe birth work is sacred and magical. Most importantly, I'm passionate about incorporating traditional practices into my work, which means I can also draw on indigenous knowledge and rituals to enhance and support your desired birthing experience. Together, we'll navigate this journey, ensuring you feel empowered and well-supported throughout.

I'm a queer, Black birth worker offering sliding scale doula care in the East Bay. I was born and raised in Oakland and I only take on a handful of clients at a time so that I can give you as much individualized attention as possible. I trained as a full-spectrum doula in 2021 with Sumi's Touch and have been actively supporting clients in the transformative process of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for over a year. Before that, I worked as an infant-toddler teacher for years and I incorporate education on newborn care in my work as a doula. I believe that education and information is critical to you being able to make choices that work best for you and go into birth with confidence and grounding in your abilities and understanding of your own body and baby. The goal of every birth is to create an environment and process that is uniquely comfortable and grounding for the person giving birth and so I provide a number of prenatal sessions to prepare parents with the knowledge and tools to make their own informed decisions while also being ready to step in and advocate on behalf of the parents' needs at any point. I am particularly interested in mindful birthing and finding the methods of pain reduction that work for each person, building a birth environment that feels as familiar and homey as possible (music, lighting, calming scents, etc), and being anything and everything you may need from home to the hospital, whether that be a coach, cook, massage therapist, fierce advocate, or photographer. I also have an affinity for postpartum care that encompasses lactation support, postpartum healing, herbal remedies, baby care, or just doing your dishes so you don’t have to worry about that too.

Hello! I am a NICU RN. I am passionate about my job and I would love to use what I have learned to help you and your family. I am a large advocate for safe, restful sleep in newborns and infants. Additionally, I believe restful sleep in parents is crucial. As your Night Nanny, I would tend to all your infant’s needs, as well as your own to ensure decreased stress is accomplished. I am flexible with unique schedules and I enjoy enforcing those schedules as that is what is best for your infant and family.

I am the mother of a 7-year-old boy, in love with motherhood, I feel extremely fulfilled when helping families take care of their babies. This strengthens me as a person, mentally and spiritually. I love my profession

I bring over 30 years of experience supporting families with children in private homes, with many of those years dedicated to the tender postpartum period as a Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. Known for anticipatory service and a calm, grounding presence, I provide expert care for newborns, including multiples, while offering mindful support for birth parents as they recover and transition into parenthood. With discretion, compassion, and deep knowledge of infant care, I help parents feel confident and supported as they welcome their newest family members.

Hi, my name is Jane, a certified postpartum doula who became passionate about this work after my own two-child journey. I believe every mum deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions, learn, and thrive. I offer practical support, emotional reassurance, and parenting guidance designed to honor your values, culture, and unique family dynamics.

Jem is a full-spectrum doula/birthworker who specializes in care for mamas and babies. She majored in Early Childhood Education and has had over 10 years of experience in the Childcare/Education Realm. Roles she's held include: daycare attendant, teacher's assistant, teacher, babysitter, nanny, and mother's helper. Each one has taught her how to continue providing compassionate care for children and how to be an effective member of the family's village (care team). Jem is a certified Mental Health First Aider and her work focuses in supporting Maternal Mental Health. The postpartum support Jem provides in her work includes wraparound wellness services for physical and emotional support anchored in celebrating mamas in their new role. Helping mamas in their period of transition-be it to new life with baby, back to work, or simply to their routines. Jem strives to honor the wants and needs of the families she works with.

Hello, my name is Mayara, originally from Brazil, I have over 6 years of experience in child care. I began my career as a nanny and have since grown into a dedicated Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist. My mission is to provide families with the care, guidance, and reassurance they need during this precious time. I offer personalized support for new moms and their babies, ensuring you feel rested, confident, and cared for. With a calm, nurturing approach and expert knowledge of newborn needs, I’m here to guide you through this beautiful transition. Whether you’re seeking newborn care advice or simply need time to rest, I’m committed to making your experience smooth and joyful

Supporting birthing people realize their ability to achieve their desired and safe birth outcomes. I intend to educate and encourage you and your community mentally, physically, financially, and emotionally.

Hi, my name is Gabriela. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula, and newborn sleep specialist. Based in Vallejo Ca, and serving most of the Bay Area. As your doula I will share information, experiences, get to know your, provide emotional support so you can feel secure during pregnancy and postpartum. I help you understand a little more about what to expect from childbirth, giving you information that will help you make the best choices for you and your baby. Newborn care, and breastfeeding is also part of the things we will practice and talk about during our pre natal visits. I’d love to share more about my experiences with you, so please feel free to message me here or over email. Let’s make your birth and postpartum experience more positive together.

Good Evening Everyone, my name is Uheina Tonga. I am a certified postpartum doula, and an infant specialist/night nanny. I grew up in the Bay Area, and specifically San Mateo, but I live in Brisbane now. I have been an infant specialist/ night nanny for 20 years, and before I raised five children of my own. My favorite thing about caring for the newborn is when they come home from the hospital, and I am ready to care for them while mom is trying to get some rest. This gives me a sense of great accomplishment when I can able to earn your trust and help you get the rest you need each night. I have cared for over 100 babies in the course of 20 years. I've gained many experiences in caring for babies, but different and unique in their own way. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, whether its going on a trip to the coast, or making dinner together, or just hanging around and play board games. It is creating memories and it is sort of the same way when I come into your home and care for the baby. It is a beginning of creating memories for baby and your family!

Hello, my name is Allison Green & I am a certified holistic birth/postpartum doula. I love to support & nurture families through birth & postpartum so that love & care can ripple out into the community & inspire others. Recognizing birth as a rite of passage, I hope my clients feel seen, honored, & supported in their journey. I received my certifications through The Matrona & Cornerstone Doula Trainings. I am also a certified Innate Postpartum Care Practitioner. In addition, I am a trained Birth Story Medicine Listener & offer custom flower essence blends as well as placenta encapsulation.

Hello families! My name is Gabriela McAuliffe, and I’m a certified Postpartum Doula passionate about helping parents feel calm, confident, and supported during the fourth trimester. I provide nurturing, non-judgmental care for both baby and parents, whether that means newborn soothing, light household support, or simply a listening ear during those big emotional shifts. I also offer breastfeeding support and guidance on safe sleep practices, helping families feel empowered with evidence-based information and gentle techniques that fit their unique needs. Originally from Brazil and now based in California, I speak English and Portuguese and love serving families of diverse cultures and backgrounds. My philosophy is rooted in compassion, respect for each family’s choices, and creating a peaceful environment that allows parents to rest, recover, and bond with their new little one.

Hello wonderful mamas, and welcome! I’m a certified massage therapist specializing in Perinatal Arvigo® Maya Abdominal Therapy, as well as a full-spectrum Doula. If you value deeply restorative bodywork and want to prioritize your physical health and postpartum recovery, we might be a perfect match. How We Can Work Together: Prenatal & Postpartum Massage: Available at my cozy Lafayette office or via mobile massage in the comfort of your home. Doula Support: To ensure deeply personalized care, I only accept one birth client per month, focusing on supporting undisturbed, physiological birth. Whether you have questions about navigating an unmedicated birth or want to know how targeted massage can help you achieve your goals, I am here for you. Insurance & Reimbursement I accept Carrot, Kaiser, and Medi-Cal (among others). Touch base with me to find out how you can get your care fully reimbursed at no out-of-pocket cost to you! Let’s connect: http://uniquetechnique.info — I look forward to supporting you on this incredible journey.

My name is Caroline Morris, and I am the founder of Sleep4Littles, a pediatric sleep consulting business helping parents of babies and toddlers teach their children how to fall asleep and stay asleep independently. I received my certification through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management and am a mommy of a 2.5 year-old girl, and a 8 month old boy. I currently live in the Bay Area (California.) Sleep training both of my kids at a young age was life changing and they are both still wonderful sleepers today. I want to help other sleep-deprived parents get their lives back while also teaching their children a skill critical to their health and development. I approach sleep struggles with a well-rounded gentle approach and am here to help your family!. Book a sleep assessment call today to determine if we would be a good fit!

Childbirth has always been very intertwined with my life. I owe some of that to my mother, who planned home births for all of her children. I am the oldest of us four, and my labor was long and hard. I grew up hearing the story of the four day marathon of labor, hospital transfer, and, ultimately, the beautiful birth that brought me into the world. My brother was born when I was almost three, on a hot July day. I have some memories of this day, but nothing very clear. My mom remembers me bringing her a cool glass of water between contractions. Some might say I became a doula that day. When I was 6, my mom became pregnant again. I was absolutely thrilled to be having a baby sister. I remember going to midwife appointments at the midwife’s home in Sebastopol, listening to my sister’s heartbeat, and enjoying every moment of it. Her labor started some time during the night. This time, it was Winter. My mom spent most of her labor in front of the woodburning stove in our living room with my dad applying counter pressure to her back. I remember she had thigh high socks to wear specifically for labor, because she didn’t want to wear pants, but knew her legs would be cold. In the early afternoon, she began pushing on our couch. The midwives were always close by, creating a sense of safety and calm, one of them singing as my sister was born. I stood at the end of the couch, and saw my sister’s head slowly emerge, and then the rest of her body slip out. She immediately went to my mom’s chest and crawled to the breast herself. I was entranced by birth at this moment. In the weeks after, I told my mom I wanted to become a midwife. The last baby was born when I was 10 years old. I was again elated to be around pregnancy and looking forward to the birth. My mom labored all through the night, and when the sun rose, her intuition told her she needed to go to the hospital and get some rest. No one thinks that a fourth baby will take 17 hours to be born, but sometimes they do! After my mom got a few hours of rest, my grandparents took us to the hospital to join her. She felt that birth was a family affair, and believed that children should be a part of birth. I also would have been furious with her if I didn’t get to be there. My sister entered the world, and I got to cut the umbilical cord and be the first to hold her after my mom. I took my first doula training with Connie Sultana in 2024 and since then have attended almost 50 births. I am in constant pursuit of knowledge, each birth teaching me something different. I am now a Cornerstone Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Evidence Based Birth® instructor. I am always striving to be able to provide the best support I can for my clients. I am currently pursuing becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife. As of 2026, I have completed nursing prerequisite courses, including biology, chemistry anatomy, physiology, and microbiology and look forward to beginning an RN program in Fall of 2026. I use the knowledge I have gained of the human body through my formal education to help inform the support I provide so that my clients can understand what is happening with their body and their baby. For most people, childbirth is the time in their lives where they will be asked to be the most medically literate, which is intimidating for most working outside of healthcare. The education I have has given me the language and tools to communicate and learn from nurses, midwives, and doctors during births, so that I can understand and interpret information for my clients. After becoming a registered nurse, I plan to attend graduate school to obtain my degree and certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife and practice in a hospital based setting.

Fiona is a passionate advocate for supporting families through the transformative journey of parenthood. After the birth of her own son in 2024, she discovered a deep love for the postpartum experience and the profound shifts it brings. Her personal journey ignited a desire to help other families navigate this new chapter with confidence and compassion. With a heart-centered approach, Fiona is dedicated to providing guidance, support, and resources to families, empowering them as they adjust to their growing family and embrace the beauty of this season of life. She believes that every family deserves to feel supported, heard, and understood during the postpartum period.

As a postpartum doula, I can bring a lot of love to your new family and try to ease the burden that new parents inevitably feel. I have been for almost 10 years caring for toddlers, babies and school-aged children. I pride myself on being loving, warm, trustworthy, loyal, empathetic and communicative person. Back home, in Brazil, I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and two MBAs in accounting and finance, but I have found myself once again working with newborns and babies here in the United States. What I love most in life is love loving people!

Holding a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Amy has worked specifically with infants and toddlers in the Bay Area for over 20 years as both an educator as well as Preschool Director. Her strong understanding of child and human development, in addition to her life experiences, have taught her that with each family comes a diverse and dynamic ecosystem — each with its own unique needs. As a postpartum doula, Amy offers physical support (cooking, light housekeeping, babycare, preparing sitz baths, etc.); informational support (feeding, babycare skills, context and perspective, information about products and local resources); and emotional support/encouragement for anyone in the family (including non-medical assessment of adults’ postpartum moods and experience, and care for older siblings). Amy views herself as a trusted partner who is dedicated to helping new parents discover the needs of their individual children and families, while helping to smooth the edges of everyday life with a newborn so you can enjoy this special time.

I'm a certified Birth and postpartum doula and a Childbirth Educator. I've assisted in 15+ births. I'm very passionate about birth and helping families through their journey of childbirth. I would love to be your birth best friend.