Doulas for Twins & Multiples in West Sacramento, CA

Birth is unpredictable. Being prepared doesn't have to be. Do you ever wonder... - How do I prepare for labor and birth? - Will I know when it's really time to go to the hospital? - What happens if my birth doesn't go according to plan? - How can I avoid feeling overwhelmed during labor? - Will my partner know how to support me? - What if I need an induction, epidural, or even an unexpected C-section? - How do I make confident decisions in the moment? I support all births - normal to high-risk pregnancies - through personalized prenatal coaching. When we work together, I'll help you prepare for your actual birth. You'll understand what to expect from the first signs of labor through the Golden Hour, learn how to navigate unexpected situations, communicate confidently with your healthcare team, and approach birth feeling informed, empowered, and ready. In the hospital, I'll guide you to have a faster labor through meaningful position changes and breathwork. I proudly serve families covered by Kaiser Permanente, giving birth at Oakland, Walnut Creek, Antioch, and Vallejo. I also support all Medi-Cal patients, regardless of health plan. If you're delivering in Contra Costa County or at a designated Kaiser hospital, I'll join you in person for your hospital birth. Families outside the area can receive the same comprehensive birth preparation through convenient telehealth appointments. I'm a Public Health Doctor focused on maternal health and a Certified Birth Doula by DONA International. I trained at UC Davis Medical Center as a birth doula for high-risk births, where I still volunteer today and train new doula cohorts. For patient safety, I am background checked and maintain medical clearance. Ready to secure a doula? Schedule your initial telehealth prenatal visit with me at www.yesidoula.com. If you're still deciding on a doula, have questions about insurance, or simply nervous, book a complimentary telehealth instead and let's talk about your goals. Looking forward to meeting you! - Dr. Rae

Welcome to Transcend With Birth. My name is Dessirá and I am a mother, daughter and ocean lover who has always had a deep love for connection and supporting others in intimate spaces. As a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Intimacy Coach, I specialize in providing personalized support and guidance for mothers and families throughout the transitions of pre-conception, birth, and the first 40 days of the postpartum journey. My mission is to create a restful, nourishing space where mothers can connect back to their womb wisdom and intuition, finding confidence and empowerment through embodiment. I have more than 15 years of experience providing high-quality newborn care for families across the Sacramento area. My career began as a professional nanny and house manager, and has evolved into serving as a dedicated advocate for women through my work as a doula. Beyond direct care, I consult with families to create individualized whole care plans that support the healthy growth of the infant, the well-being of the family, and the overall harmony of the household. I have supported dozens of families through their most intimate transitions, helping them navigate everything from birth preferences to early parenthood. I hold a degree in Psychology, which deeply informs my approach to child development and family dynamics. I have a special interest in creating opportunities for children of all ages to grow, learn, and develop, and my extensive training allows me to support families in a way that truly allows them to flourish from birth onwards. My education and background in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) have provided me with unique tools to mentor parents and facilitate therapeutic communication and conflict resolution within the home. As a specialist in overnight care, I offer a "juicy cocoon of love and compassion" for families needing rest and recovery. During overnight shifts, I feed, comfort, and nourish the baby while providing light housekeeping to prepare the home for the new day, allowing parents to achieve optimal rest. I am a compassionate communicator focused on creating a connected team with the families I work with. My goal is to grow with your family, helping you find your desired rhythm so you can thrive in your parenting journey with ease, grace, and joy. I look forward to meeting you! Professional Highlights 15+ years of successful service experience supporting families in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Provisional Birth and Postpartum Doula Certifications. Professional Nanny, Consultant, and House Manager experience. Specialist in Intimacy Coaching and overnight postpartum support. B.A. in Psychology with a focus on child behavior and family mental health. I look forward to meeting you!

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.

Hi there, my name is Thando pronounced (Tan-dow) born & raised in sunny South Africa! I have a deep passion for young children as well as helping mothers. I’m able to adapt quickly, a self starter & able to practice patience as well. I service moms around Sacramento & love creating lasting bonds & being part of a village that nurtures little ones. I am a nurturer by nature but also have professional skills that contribute to the growth & overall health of mom & baby. I have newborn, infant & toddler experience. Well versed in child development, sleep training as well as CPR & first aid certified. I’m a non smoker & non drinker & take pride in providing services with respect, reliability, discretion & care. I have excellent references & would to be apart of your village & bring some sunshine in it!

Maternal Wellness has been a Doula and Breastfeeding Support Organization since 2015. Maternal Wellness was one of the first Doula Organizations statewide back when Doula services were hardly recognized and were not covered or supported by Insurance companies or medical providers. When Doula Support was overlooked; Maternal Wellness continued supporting families and continued its advocacy on the importance of families needing support throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum. Maternal Wellness is an organization tailored to maternal-infant support giving you high quality and valuable services. We have experienced professional Doula’s and Breastfeeding experts who provide continuous physical, educational, emotional and informational support to families before, during and after childbirth to help them achieve the most satisfying experience possible.

I am a Certified VBAC Doula, trained to serve as a birth and postpartum doula, and offer bereavement doula services for those experiencing pregnancy or infant loss. A successful VBA2C using Hypnobabies in 2011 ignited my enduring passion for supporting and achieving optimal birthing experiences and sharing information about pregnancy and birth to advocate for better perinatal and newborn health outcomes. I’m the owner of Atala Doula Services, serving the Sacramento region and surrounding counties of northern California. Having spent most of my adult working life as a technical writer, which involves gathering information from subject matter experts and creating written resources that even non-technical people can easily understand and follow, I realized the work was not as rewarding or fulfilling as I wish it would be. So, I embarked on some introspection to evaluate my personality, my strengths, what I enjoyed about my prior work, and what I most want to do in the future…be a source of support and empowerment for others.

I’m Jessica Hopp, Founder and CEO of CuraNatal Health. As a mother and perinatal provider, I built this practice with one clear mission: to make high-quality, insurance-covered support accessible to families during pregnancy and postpartum. I’m passionate about building strong provider teams, serving our community with integrity, and ensuring families never have to navigate this season alone.

Hi, I’m Becca. As a passionate birth worker, I've dedicated my life to empowering and supporting families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Inspired by Ina May Gaskin's profound words, I firmly believe that the birthing experience shapes one's emotions, mind, body, and spirit. My journey began with doula work in 2019, where I've had the privilege of witnessing strong mothers bring forth life. In the sacred space of postpartum, I've supported families through various challenges, from colic to postpartum mental health. In July 2020, my path took a new turn as I completed my Midwifery Assistant training, followed by blindly applying to the National College of Midwifery. Guided by local midwives, I'm on a transformative journey to becoming the best version of myself in the field. Over time, my business has grown, and I now lead an incredible team of passionate doulas. Our village is committed to supporting families without imposing our beliefs. We understand the uniqueness of each family and strive to empower you to make choices that resonate with your intuition and values. If you're seeking support during your journey, trust your intuition. Our team is here to be a part of your village, offering guidance and love. As the leader of this wonderful team, I ensure that each doula shares our philosophy: to help you feel empowered and ready for parenthood, without pushing any preconceived agenda. We're here to walk alongside you, embracing your individual path to parenthood.

Hi, I’m Tanya. I offer holistic conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula support rooted in embodiment, connection, and informed choice. My first birth, at home, was transformative. It opened my eyes to the power of personalized care and pushed me to dive fully into birthwork and serve other women and families seeking that meaningful support. My second birth was a powerful freebirth at home, surrounded by my closest friends and family. And still, I called in birthworkers to my side for that extra touch of support. The birth took me even deeper into surrender, into trust, into the raw connection between body, spirit, and baby. Now, as a mother of two, I’m here to offer grounded, compassionate support for your unique path, trusting your rhythms, honoring your choices, and reminding you that your inner knowing is worth being heard.

I’m Jaqueline, Full Spectrum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist and Sleep Consultant in the East Bay Area! I’m passionate about every parent receiving the support that they need. I believe that all parts of your journey matter equally, and that’s why I’m so excited to offer birth, postpartum, newborn care and sleep consulting! My journey began with a move from Brazil to the US, where I initially served families as a nanny. Feeling called to provide deeper support, I became a newborn care specialist and dual-certified sleep consultant. After having my own babies, my passion for holistic care grew, and I was inspired to get my birth and postpartum doula certifications. Now, I'm excited to combine my passion and years of expertise to serve families like yours holistically throughout the East Bay Area and San Francisco, guiding you from pregnancy through your child's early years.

As a 31-year-old Brazilian mother and wife, I infuse my work as a postpartum doula with a personal touch and empathy. My own experiences have ignited a passion for empowering women through motherhood, and I am dedicated to helping families flourish in their new roles. My personal qualities shine through in my work: I am calm, effective, genuine, supportive, empathetic, trustworthy, reliable, communicative, and compassionate. I am committed to providing exceptional care and support to new families, helping them blossom and thrive.

At Gracious Bay Area Doulas, we believe every mother deserves to be supported with compassion, dignity, and grace during the postpartum journey. Guided by our commitment to providing caring hands and faithful hearts, we partner with families as they navigate the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. Led by a Certified Postpartum Doula with a professional background in Pharmacy and Health Care Administration, our practice combines healthcare knowledge with practical, hands-on support to help families welcome and care for their new baby with confidence. We recognize that the postpartum period is a critical time for healing, adjustment, and bonding, and our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way. Faith, compassion, and service are at the heart of everything we do. While honoring families from all backgrounds, we strive to reflect grace, integrity, patience, and genuine care in every interaction. At Gracious Bay Area Doulas, it is our privilege to walk alongside families during one of life's most meaningful journeys, helping mothers heal, families thrive, and new beginnings flourish.

Hi! I'm Kim. I'm a mom of two and I've been supporting families in the central valley and beyond since 2018. I began this journey as a postpartum doula and eventually realized my passion was helping families reach their lactation and feeding goals. As a lactation consultant I can assist with prenatal education, all things breastfeeding and pumping related including flange fitting. I can help with latching, positioning and all sorts of breastfeeding challenges including nipple pain, engorgement, milk supply and introducing bottles and returning to work. I have specific education and training regarding lip & tongue ties as well . I am also able to bill a variety of insurance companies for services!

Hello, my name is Michi Arguedas and I am a certified full spectrum doula and traditional postpartum healing practitioner. I offer prenatal education, labor & birth support, post birth/ post loss healing care, and virtual consulting services. I seek to foster a safe and welcoming environment for our future generations and for the birthing people and families helping to cultivate new life. As a birthing person, you carry the instinctual wisdom and ability to have an empowering and healing birth and postpartum experience, and I am here to contribute grounding, consistent, and nurturing care that supports you in that process. I specialize in (but am not limited to) supporting families who identify as queer, trans, multi-cultural, mixed-race, immigrant, single parent, and/or polyamorous.

Hello, my name is Jamie and I am a Certified Birth Doula in Sacramento, CA! I am also earning my certification as a postpartum doula, lactation consulting and more. I first developed a passion for the Mother's experience when I was in graduate school. I have my Masters in Holistic Psychology with an emphasis in Somatics (soma = body). My thesis project focused on the initial phase of postpartum and the support that Mothers needed and deserved. As a result of that project, I have started The Mother's Temple - a developing programed that is aimed at allowing Mothers the space for an evolving identity of both Individual Self and Mother Self. In addition to a deep passion for the Mother's experience and a foundation in mind-body wellness, I have more than nine years of active childcare experience. I have nannied children 0-10 and have worked as an emotional regulations educator for children 4-11. As your doula, my goal is to make every part of your birth-parenthood journey as grounded and comforting as possible. Whether we meet during your pregnancy or in the midst of your postpartum journey; together we will create a plan that best suits you and your family.

My name is Renee and I am a dedicated professional with a diverse background in early childhood education and healthcare. As a certified postpartum doula, medical assistant, and soon-to-be registered behavior technician, I bring a comprehensive skill set to my work. After six years teaching preschool, I transitioned into the medical field during the pandemic. Currently, I work in a family medicine/OBGYN department, focusing on supporting families in a smooth, healthy transition into parenthood. My goal is to provide compassionate, expert care to mothers, fathers, and families.

I am a compassionate and certified birth and postpartum doula. I am dedicated to supporting families from the first through the “fourth trimester”. My goal is to empower you with knowledge, provide emotional and physical support, and honor your unique birth journey. I am skilled in comfort techniques, advocacy, and creating a calming environment. Additionally, I am a nanny of 15 years and enjoy creating a close connection with each family I work with.

Hello! I’m Lily, an Ayurvedic postpartum doula and chef serving families in Sonoma. Since 2017, my full-spectrum doula journey across New York and Los Angeles has focused on the intersection of birth work, reproductive justice, and deep postpartum replenishment. Rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom, my primary offerings center on physical renewal and culinary care. I specialize in custom-cooked, highly digestible postpartum meals that rebuild your strength, paired with curated herbal kits for targeted internal recovery and comforting body therapies. When I’m not cooking or caring for new parents, I love exploring local farmers' markets, volunteering with animals, and being outdoors. I look forward to bringing warmth and a natural, restful flow to your household so you can focus on your baby.

Greetings! I'm Catherine, a dedicated Lactation Consultant, Birthing, and Postpartum Doula based in the serene surroundings of Nevada City, CA. My journey began in outdoor education, specializing in working with children and emphasizing positive psychology. Venturing into the birthing realm ignited my passion, driven by the uniqueness of every birth and family I encounter. In my practice, I prioritize empowering you and your partner through informed discussions to shape and advocate for your personalized goals. I foster a judgment-free, supportive environment throughout the delivery, providing unwavering assistance at every phase. During the crucial weeks and months of postpartum recovery, my aim is multifaceted. From aiding with breastfeeding to organizing and tidying your home, caring for other children in the household, supporting meal preparation, and facilitating your rest and self-care, I'm dedicated to your holistic well-being. Understanding that support manifests differently for each individual, I'm committed to tailoring a bespoke plan that resonates with your unique requirements. My goal is to ensure you feel comprehensively supported on your journey. I'm eagerly anticipating our meeting and the opportunity to forge a meaningful connection with you. Wishing you all the best, and sending abundant love your way! Warmly, Catherine :)