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308

Doula providers near Santa Clara

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Families requested a doula nearby in the last 90 days

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Doula rates near Santa Clara

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $550–$2,500

$1,500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $50–$70

$60/hr median

Based on 671 package prices from 288 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Santa Clara, CA.

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308 doulas near Santa Clara, CA

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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.

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.

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 (16 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

Katelyn was a great part of our birth experience despite it being a somewhat traumatic time. As anxious first-time parents, we were grateful for how proactively she taught us about labor, feeding, bonding, and newborn care. Her background as a mother, nanny, and labor doula showed in her calm confidence. During labor, she was a steady presence and a strong advocate for me in the hospital. Afterward, we trusted her completely with our newborn, and she answered every question and concern promptly. We booked her after a single video chat and never second-guessed it. We highly recommend her.

- Tiffany V.

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 Jan – 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

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

Leticia Butruce

Campbell, California 4 years of experience

5.0 (11 reviews)

Leticia Butruce Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

I’m Leticia Butruce, a Brazilian-born, U.S.-based certified postpartum doula with a lifelong passion for caring for babies and supporting families. With an extensive background in childcare and family assistance, along with training through DONA International, I offer compassionate, hands-on support during one of life’s biggest transitions—welcoming a new baby. Whether you need daytime help with your routine, overnight newborn care, or support during postpartum recovery, I’m here to bring calm, care, and confidence to your growing family.

Recent review

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Leticia as our night doula during these first weeks with our newborn. Looking back, I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten through this postpartum journey without her. What really sets Leticia apart is how much she genuinely cares about our baby and our family. We can tell that she takes care of our baby with so much patience, gentleness, and love. She is attentive to his needs and treats him with warmth, care, and professional knowledge. It feels like our baby can always calm down immediately in Leticia’s hands. Knowing that our baby was in such good hands allowed us to truly relax when Leticia was here at night. That peace of mind is something we cannot put a price on. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, calm, reliable, and dependable. Her communication is also exceptional. She is clear and precise, but never cold or clinical. We always felt completely comfortable asking her questions, no matter how small or repetitive they might have seemed. We really appreciate how approachable and generous Leticia has been with her guidance and how willing she is to answer all of our questions. We are so grateful for everything she has done for us and for our baby. Leticia is truly outstanding at what she does, and I cannot recommend her enough. Any new parent would be incredibly fortunate to have her supporting them through those precious, exhausting, and sometimes difficult first weeks with a newborn.

- Shanshan G.

Doula rates near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara
$1,500 $550–$2,500
California
$1,600 $500–$2,500
United States
$1,111 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Santa Clara
$60/hr $50–$70
California
$55/hr $45–$65
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 671 package prices from 288 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Santa Clara, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

Recent doula reviews near Santa Clara

5.0

612 reviews of 308 doulas

November 2026

Deborah is a true professional in every sense of the word. Her deep expertise in newborn care shone through in everything she did. She handled our baby with such tenderness and care, while also gently teaching us the best practices for development, sleep, and soothing. Beyond her incredible skills, she has a wonderful, grounding energy that brought so much peace to our home during a major transition. She is worth her weight in gold.

— Raymond C., review of Deborah Kifle

November 2026

Deborah is a true professional in every sense of the word. Her deep expertise in newborn care shone through in everything she did. She handled our baby with such tenderness and care, while also gently teaching us the best practices for development, sleep, and soothing. Beyond her incredible skills, she has a wonderful, grounding energy that brought so much peace to our home during a major transition. She is worth her weight in gold.

— Raymond C., review of Deborah Kifle

November 2026

My wife and I had a really nice experience with Raika. She was considerate, easy to communicate with, and did a great job looking after our baby. It was a relief having an extra set of hands those couple of nights, and we appreciated the time and effort she put into making sure everything went smoothly and peaceful. We would definitely recommend her!

— Asha S., review of Raika Thomas

Hospitals for giving birth near Santa Clara

The nearest hospitals to Santa Clara, 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.

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara

    Santa Clara · 2.8 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    San Jose · 3.0 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • El Camino Health

    Mountain View · 6.9 mi away

    CMS rating 4/5

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    San Jose · 7.0 mi away

    CMS rating 2/5

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose

    San Jose · 11.6 mi away

    CMS rating 3/5

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