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Hello, I'm Miranda and thank you for considering me as a potential caregiver. First thing, I have well over a decade of professional experience caring for children 6 weeks to instructing graduate students at a top Ivy League university where I also tutored writing. I'm passionate about care work as true important work. I have...
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10 years experience·
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Hi, I'm a dependable and caring 25-year-old childcare provider with over 10 years of experience working with children from infancy through school age. My background includes nannying for multiple families, working as both an assistant and lead daycare teacher, and providing hands-on care focused on safety, learning, and...
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10 years experience
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Hello families!! I am a patient and caring 28-year-old woman who loves/has a passion for children. I am a childbirth Doula specializing in birth/postpartum work and also a Perinatal Support Home Visitor. I have been doing this work for 1. 5 years. Part of my Home Visiting Role includes: providing opportunities for parents to...
Hello Families! My name is Iliana R. I am a 32 yr old entrepreneur living in Columbus OH. I am a trainee Birth Doula and Esthetician. I grew up in bexley and I am the oldest child of three. I currently help take care of my 6yr old niece. My niece gives me the most joy in my life, and Every moment spent with her I'm reminded of...
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Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my true passion. With three years of experience, I provide patient, creative, and reliable care for children ages one to 11. My background as a Doula allows me to bring a calm, supportive presence to your home. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training...
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Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a calling I have pursued for over 10 years. My experience as a Doula and my background in early childhood education allow me to provide compassionate, informed care for up to three children, ranging from infants to pre-teens. I am patient, calm, and approachable,...
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10 years experience·
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My name is Jessica, I have 10 years professional experience caring for children 5 and under. My daughters are 3 and 4yrs old and I'm looking for my next nanny family, or nanny share situation, to benefit both parties admits the childcare crisis. I'm looking for a family near or around Reynoldsburg area that is seeking childcare...
Care Member says "Jessica is fantastic and proved that from day one. She makes childcare seem effortless while consistently providing opportunities for social,...
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I have 10 years of experience working with children in different settings. I was a 5th grade teacher, I did work in a daycare caring for infants and toddlers in college and I have experience working with Special Needs children. In college I was a research assistant for a mindfulness program and can bring some of my information...
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12 years experience·
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Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, a journey I have been dedicated to for the past 12 years. My background in early child development and my experience as a doula allow me to provide informed, nurturing care for children ages 1 to 11. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who loves...
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I am the youngest of 10 children and an aunt to 28 nieces and nephews. My mother is a certified doula, infant care specialist, and sleep trainer. I've grown up my entire life around children of all ages and have learned how to create a fun, safe, and educational experience for all!
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10 years experience·
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I am an infant care specialist, birth and postpartum doula and a mother of 9 fabulous kids!
Children are the best educators! They have taught me much over the 36 years of parenting. I have also had formal training in infant care, lactation, childbirth education, postpartum and birth doula services, CPR, and sleep training....
Laura A. says "There are not enough words to describe what a blessing Nancy is to any new parent. She served as our birth doula and provided post partum care for our...
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Supporting families by providing reliable, high-quality care is my true passion. With three years of experience, I offer a calm and patient presence for children aged 0 to 3. I hold First Aid Training and CPR Training certifications to ensure your little one remains safe at all times. Because I am a trained Doula, I bring a...
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Reynoldsburg, OH
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10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
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Thank you for being here! My name is Ravenne (pronounced like the bird Raven) but everyone calls me Nature :) I'm a full spectrum doula & certified lactation specialist supporting mamas and families from fertility all the way through postpartum. I've been a child caregiver for over 15 years supporting babies & children of all...
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Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 20 years of professional experience, I bring a calm, creative, and patient approach to every family I support. As a certified teacher with a background in early child development and doula care, I focus on fostering growth through...
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13 years experience·
Hired by 56 families in your area
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Hi! if you are considering overnight newborn care-I'd be happy to help. I am Maria, a Certified NCS or Newborn nanny (Newborn Care Specialist, aka "night nanny/ night nurse"), Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant and also a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor.
Currently, I am looking for night time positions. Have references,...
Care Member says "Hiring Maria for 3 months was our best decision. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and was a lovely presence in our home. In the tough early weeks, she was...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
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I have made my life's work serving children and their families! I have worked as a Professional Nanny since 1994. I began my Nanny Career in Santa Fe, NM, providing childcare to all area hotels and vacation rentals. I have lovingly served and nurtured more than 30 Nanny families in their homes since then. In addition, I have...
Care Member says "Laura helped us with our baby girl for approximately six months. She is responsible, detail-oriented, and very helpful in providing structure/schedules...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
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I am an experienced postpartum doula (night nanny), specializing in infant night care. My passion focuses on offering a smooth transition into life with a newborn by providing opportunities for mom/dad to sleep through the night while I care for baby. I also focus on sleep cueing the baby, and eventual sleep training at the...
Care Member says "Angela is the BEST in the business. She literally saved us when we were exhausted and delusional. She taught us so much as new parents, we really can’t...
Birth And Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Sleep Coaching (Sitting Upon Request!)
Seattle, WA
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10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
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I'm a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Infant Sleep Coach offering premium care from pregnancy through the 4th trimester. I support trauma-informed recovery, twins, reflux, allergies & PMADs. I help infants sleep through the night by 12-16 weeks with responsive care & custom sleep/feeding routines...
Care Member says "Mary is wonderful and my kids loved her. We were new to the area and were looking for a babysitter last minute and she came thru. We were nervous...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
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Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Vernae and I am a social worker with a degree from Howard University and certified postpartum doula, as well as a babysitter. I have been providing childcare services to my community for 7 years and doula services for the past 2 years. I am passionate about serving children...
Care Member says "Vernae served as our postpartum doula for the first 4 weeks of my son’s life. She was flexible and we worked out a great schedule 10pm-6am where she...
Newborn Care Specialist, Labor Doula, Postpartum And Infant Care Doula. Sleep Consultations.
Newbury Park, CA
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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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Hi Parents,
My name is Trui, I'm a 52-year-old lady who was born and raised in Belgium. I have lived in different countries and have been calling Ca. my home now for the past 22 years. I'm a mom of 3 adult children and have 1 grandchild and 1 on the way. Kids are my passion and I love to work with newborns. At this point in my...
Heather G. says "Trui is an absolute rock star, I don't know what we would have done without her in the early days. She is knowledgeable, passionate, intuitive, warm and...
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The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of August 2026
The average star rating for rated doulas is 4.8
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Doulas are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,006 reviews of the 2,616 listed doulas
Jessica C.
Jessica is fantastic and proved that from day one. She makes childcare seem effortless while consistently providing opportunities for...
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There are not enough words to describe what a blessing Nancy is to any new parent. She served as our birth doula and provided post partum...
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Hiring Maria for 3 months was our best decision. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and was a lovely presence in our home. In the tough early...
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FAQs for finding a doula near you
What is a doula?
A doula provides support for someone who is about to give birth, while they are giving birth, and after the birth. They can help you understand more about the medical process of giving birth and can help advocate for you during the birthing process. There is no one doula definition, a doula can act as a birth coach or a medical advocate
What does a doula actually do?
A doula can step in to hire support before, during, and after a pregnancy. Doulas can help increase your comfort during delivery by teaching you breathing techniques, massaging you, and positioning you properly. A birth doula provides support during birth, but you can even hire a night doula to help look after your newborn while you get some sleep.
What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?
When comparing your options for a doula vs midwife, it’s important to understand the difference between these two caregivers. While a doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support for expecting mothers before, during, and in the immediate postpartum period, a midwife provides actual medical care during all of these stages.
Is having a doula worth it?
Every pregnancy is different and the needs and preferences of every expectant mother are different. Whether you are a first time mom or a veteran mom, you can benefit from the support a doula can offer you and your partner. It’s up to you to decide if doula services are worth the additional cost.
How much does a doula near me cost?
How much a doula costs can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the individual doula’s level of experience and the cost of living in your area. You can search Care.com to find out what doulas near you charge, but the average hourly rate for doulas on Care.com is $26.01.