How Much Does a Birth or Postpartum Doula Cost in Santa Cruz, CA?

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Median package price

$1,500

Typical range $562–$2,500

Median hourly rate

$60/hr

Typical range $50–$65/hr

Near Santa Cruz California United States
Median package $1,500 $1,600 $1,100
Typical package range $562–$2,500 $500–$2,500 $450–$1,800
Median hourly rate $60/hr $55/hr $45/hr

Based on 553 package prices from 243 providers listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Santa Cruz, CA. Updated September 2026.

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Doula pricing depends on the type of support: birth doulas usually charge a flat package fee for labor support, while postpartum doulas typically charge by the hour for daytime or overnight care at home.

It's important to note that doula fees can vary significantly within the Santa Cruz area, with some highly experienced or specialized doulas charging higher rates. Additionally, some doulas offer package deals that may include prenatal visits, continuous labor support, and postpartum support, which can affect the overall cost.

When considering hiring a doula in Santa Cruz, it's advisable to research and interview several doulas to find one who aligns with your preferences, needs, and budget. During consultations, you can discuss their specific services and pricing structure to ensure you have a clear understanding of what is included and the associated costs. This process will help you find a doula who meets your needs and fits within your budget.

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Found 177 Doulas in Santa Cruz, CA

Jamie Jones

Oakland, California

5.0 (5 reviews)

Jamie Jones

21 years of experience
Accepts insurance
Packages from $1,650 · $55/hr

Hi, my name is Jamie Jones I'm a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialists, Certified Lactation Support, and a Certified Sleep Specialists. I have been working in Labor and Delivery as a Senior Surgical Technician for 20 years now. I absolutely love helping to bring new life into the world. Being able to be there for new families as their support system during that time brings me joy. In my heart of hearts I have found it is my calling to live a life of service. I am a natural born helper so what better way then to continue helping families after the are home in the Newbirn phase of the journey. I am originally from Memphis,Tn and I now reside in Oakland,Ca. I want to be able to be an emotional support for the family be it giving help with breast feeding or allowing the parents to rest when they can. So that the parents will know their baby is in safe hands and the can rest easy. Https://p-e-a-c-e-over-everything.com/postpaartum-doula Cell 510-616-8005

Recent review

I’m so grateful for Jamie. She came to see me a few weeks postpartum and brought such a calm, steady presence into my home. She made me feel truly supported during a time when I needed it most. She helped me feel more confident and less anxious. You can tell she genuinely cares about the mothers she works with. I’ll definitely be calling her again for any future babies, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate postpartum support.

- Heleyna H.

Arina Garcia

Oakland, California

5.0 (1 review)

Arina Garcia

12 years of experience
Responds within a day
$55/hr

I’m an Overnight Newborn Care Specialist with over 13 years of experience as a professional nanny, including 8 years specializing in newborn and postpartum care. I also have a background in the medical field and am currently pursuing nursing, allowing me to bring both extensive hands-on childcare experience and a strong healthcare foundation to the families I support. I provide calm, attentive overnight support to help families navigate the early weeks with confidence and rest. My approach focuses on feeding support, soothing techniques, and establishing healthy sleep routines so both baby and parents can get the rest they need. I offer reliable overnight care including diapering, burping, bottle prep, pump part cleaning, and maintaining a peaceful nighttime environment. I also support parents with guidance and reassurance during the postpartum transition. Families describe me as dependable, patient, and nurturing, and I take pride in providing high-quality, trustworthy overnight care.

Recent review

Arina is an exceptional Newborn Care Specialist who brought immediate structure, expertise, and calm to our home during the newborn stage. She expertly established healthy sleep foundations and guided us through consistent day and night routines, making a lasting impact on our baby’s development and our family’s well-being. Her professionalism, reliability, and deep understanding of infant care truly set her apart. Arina anticipated our needs, supported key early milestones, and created a seamless, supportive environment during a critical time. We are incredibly grateful for her care and only parted ways due to distance. Any family seeking a highly skilled and trustworthy newborn care specialist would be fortunate to work with her.

- Yesenia P.

Sochild Robles

San Francisco, California

5.0 (1 review)

Sochild Robles

21 years of experience
$60/hr

I have been working with newborn babies and families for over 20 years. My vast experience has given me the knowledge to understand newborns’ physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs while providing parents with the necessary tools to develop their abilities and skills. I believe that pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood are the most important and transformative times in a person’s life. I am honored to help families make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.

Recent review

Sochild started working with my family almost ten years ago when my daughter, Samantha, was 6 months old. As a first time mom, Sochild was extremely helpful with, well honestly, everything! Although my daughter refused to take a bottle, Sochild was patient and resourceful in making sure she had what she needed to be healthy and safe. And, most importantly, she gave Samantha endless love and gave us endless support. Around the time Samantha was starting preschool, I had a second baby. Sochild stayed with Samantha while I was in the hospital and brought Samantha to meet her baby brother, Julian, for the first time. Sochild helped me take care of Julian from the day he was born until the day he started preschool over two years later. As she did with Samantha, Sochild took amazing care of Julian. We always knew the children would be happy and safe when they were with her. Although Sochild stopped working for us when Julian started pre-school, she would visit with us and our children regularly, so when the pandemic hit, she came back to help us more frequently. In the early days of the pandemic, Sochild worked for us a few hours a day to help keep our stir-crazy kids from going completely insane! And when Samantha started kindergarten remotely, Sochild ran a “pod” for her and three other children. Sochild had all four children all day. She would help them with their virtual school and then have other activities prepared for them – she made her own worksheets and art projects and threw parties for holidays and birthdays. Once school resumed, Sochild once again stopped working for us on a full time basis, but she remained in our lives. She helps out with my children on evening and weekends and holidays – and was particularly helpful during some recent medical issues and surgeries I had. As cliché as it sounds, we consider Sochild part of our family. My children love her to pieces and we know she loves them right back. Nothing makes them happier than when I tell them they get to spend the day with her. She is a dear friend, a wonderful person, and an amazing caregiver. We feel so lucky that we have had her in our lives for the last decade and truly believe that any family would be lucky to work with her.

- Sara E.

Liz Ramstad

San Francisco, California

5.0 (1 review)

Liz Ramstad

2 years of experience

I am a CAPPA-trained Postpartum Doula serving families in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am passionate about women’s health, the postpartum period, and helping new parents navigate the transformative journey of welcoming a newborn. My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and respect for every family’s unique journey. I strive to provide personalized care, offering evidence-based guidance, hands-on support, and a calm presence when needed. Using intuition, clear communication, and active listening, I balance taking the initiative with stepping back and following your lead. My goal is to help you feel confident, cared for, and empowered as you navigate early parenthood.

Recent review

I hired Liz to care for my toddler and newborn (prenatally, birth, and postpartum). Needless to say, I couldn’t have done it without her. She is an excellent communicator, very flexible, and approaches this sacred work with warmth and intuition. She always informed me of the details of my baby’s temperament, reactions, feeds, sleep etc, allowing for a smooth handoff. She also provided me with emotional and domestic support - whatever I needed most in that moment. This ability is adapt, along with her knowledge (maternal health, newborn care, toddler development) were evident during every shift. I’m so grateful for the loving connection she’s built with my son—he never wants her to leave! My 9 month old is also getting attached :) 5 stars indeed.

- Bridget C.

Julia Frederick

San Francisco, California

5.0 (4 reviews)

Julia Frederick

32 years of experience

I have been a career nanny in San Francisco for 13 years , I have worked steadily for two families that entire time. Since all 4 kids I have helped raise ( two sets of twins) are all now in school, Doula work seemed like a perfect transition. Last year I got my Postpartum Doula license and this year I have been working on my Lactation Consult Certificate. I try very hard to stay current on all pediatric reccomendations for infant care, I am fully vaccinated , current on infant CPR training and I have pristine reccomendations. I feel as if I have been taking care of babies my whole life first, as an aunt, then mama and now I am loving life as a young and energetic Grammy. I get so much satisfaction helping new parents transition succesfully into their new roles as parents. I have had the privilege of helping my daughter for a month postpartum with both of her births, as my mom helped me. It is an honor when I get to step into that role for parents without access to family. Thank you for your consideration, Julia

Recent review

Julia came highly recommended from a close friend, and our relationship started as soon as we got pregnant. She helped us plan for the arrival of our baby with recommendations on what to buy and how to set everything up for a smooth transition into parenthood. She was there when we got back from the hospital and became an essential person in our new family, giving me as a new mom the gift of sleep but also a huge emotional support through some of my hardest days! We always knew our baby was safe when he was with her. I don’t know what we would have done without her. We highly recommend Julia as your post partum doula. She will make this new chapter so much better!

- Constance O.

Ashlee Mckenzie

San Francisco, California

Ashlee Mckenzie

15 years of experience
Accepts insurance
$80/hr

Nurture The Roots LLC provides evidence-based postpartum doula care, newborn behavioral support, and lactation guidance for growing families across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Founded by Ashlee McKenzie, a certified postpartum specialist with over 16 years of hands-on experience and more than 150+ families supported, our practice bridges clinical expertise with intuitive, cue-based developmental care. We eliminate the fourth-trimester overwhelm by helping you read your baby's subtle communication cues, establish sustainable sleep and feeding rhythms, and navigate parental recovery with quiet confidence. What Our Care Focuses On: Newborn Cue-Based Communication: Grounded in Brazelton Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO), we help you translate state changes, sensory thresholds, and subtle cries so you can respond before stress escalates. Infant Feeding & Lactation Guidance: Compassionate, evidence-based support for latch troubleshooting, milk supply regulation, bottle/pumping plans, and supplementation. Fourth-Trimester Recovery & Sleep Rhythms: Gentle, protective care designed to prioritize maternal mental health, physical healing, and overnight rest without rigid or harmful sleep training dogmas. Family Transition & Empowerment: Practical household organization, newborn care education, and emotional grounding for the whole family. Whether you need overnight shift coverage to preserve vital rest or structured daytime transitional coaching, our care is rooted in clinical standards, trauma-informed principles, and deep respect for your family's unique journey.

Brittany Shober

Capitola, California

3.7 (3 reviews)

Brittany Shober

8 years of experience
Packages from $1,400 · $55/hr

As a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, my passion lies in providing unwavering support during one of life’s most transformative moments—the journey into parenthood. I genuinely love being there for families, offering guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. Each birth and postpartum experience is unique, and I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where parents can feel empowered and confident in their choices. My easy-going nature allows me to adapt to the dynamic needs of each family, whether it’s through soothing discomfort, offering practical advice, or just being a calming presence. I firmly believe that emotional and physical support during this incredible time is invaluable, and I am dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges and joys of bringing a new life into the world. It is incredibly rewarding to witness the strength and resilience of parents as they embrace their new roles, and I feel honored to be a part of their journey

Recent review

Brittany was our postpartum doula! we cannot thank her enough for the support she gave during the beginning stages with our baby. She genuinely cared for our family and is so trustworthy and reliable. I was struggling with breastfeeding and she helped get my baby to latch properly as well as had amazing tips to increase my supply! Thank you so much for everything you did for our family!

- Katy J.

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