Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Columbia, MD
Find doulas in Columbia, MD that you’ll love
27 doulas are listed in Columbia, MD
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 4 years
Doulas in Columbia, MD
Ada C.
Columbia, MD
$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience with child care. I worked with one family starting when the baby was 4 months old. Throughout that two years I have also been hired for date night and after school jobs from families in the neighborhood I worked in.
I have postpartum Doula training but never paid to get certified. I am at the end of...
Ada can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Blossom J.
Columbia, MD
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as happy, flexible, and dependable.
I love working with kids! I truly enjoy their company!
I'm looking for a job that has a healthy environment.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I'm the oldest of 7, so all my life I've been looking after children!
In my spare time, I like to...
Blossom can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Blossom is absolutely the best. She never fails to exceed my expectations! I just hired to clean my house and she even watched the kids, made them food and cleaned my pool! She even taught my 4 yr son how to swim! I love her so much so sad she moved away!!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a care giver through and through from my younger siblings, to community babysitter in high school, to raising my own four children as a stay-at-home-mom for a decade, to being a foster mom to four children throughout the course of two years, to working as a birth and postpartum doula most recently. I am a calm,...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Heather is one of the top two babysitters we ever had! She is so loving and patient, can handle a lot of chaos!"
Care member
Rachell W.
Catonsville, MD
$25-53/hr • 20 yrs exp
Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children
5.0
(6)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I am a birth and post partum doula and a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+ years as a teacher in various centers. I have experience working with special needs and autism. Currently...
Rachell can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachell stepped in at a stressful time for our family, when one of our children was in the hospital for surgery. She picked up our other two children at after-care, brought them home and cared for them until my husband returned late at night. She was very kind...
Elizabeth D.
Jessica V.
Burtonsville, MD
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Teacher And Experienced Caregiver Seeking Position
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica! I have always had a passion for children, especially babies! I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist as well as a Certified Postpartum Doula. Since 2016 I have been certified as a child sleep consultant and have a business . I also recently became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and am working...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I hired Jessica to watch our twin girls who are 5 months old. Words cannot describe the comfort we felt with her watching our babies. She is professional, knowledgeable and extremely kind. Jessica's passion for children truly shows with the care...
Brittany E.
Kimberly R.
Catonsville, MD
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny - Personal Family Assistant - Wellness/Health Emphasis
I held a position for Mothering Mommies as a Post-Partum Doula for about 1 1/2 years and also cared for a family with 4 children while raising my 2 children for over a year. Would love to care for a family that would benefit from my specialized yoga skills. I was also a substitute teacher from K-12 for over 12 years in the...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
What is a doula? A trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
I am a recent Doula graduate with a certified nursing assistant license. I am looking to...
Rickayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She was so great with my two toddlers! I was able to nap comfortably while she fed them and took them outside for play. She also managed to organize my pantry! My kids ask when is she coming back because they want to play with her. I highly recommend her."
Tameka H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gemma. I am a CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA, based in Montgomery County, helping families during the 4th trimester. I help parents navigate those beginning weeks and months after birth. If you are due to have a baby soon or have recently had a baby, I would love to help with your new addition.
I pride myself in...
Gemma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Gemma to take care of our 3 month old for 2 days per week. Before she started, our son couldn't feed from the bottle or take naps in his crib. Within the first day Gemma was able to get him to eat with no crying and since then he's been eating like a champ...
Ewelina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm excited to support your family and give you ease of mind that your child/children is in good hands. I am a professional care taker of 15 years. I have an associates degree in psychology and social behavior sciences. I'm a master reiki energy work practitioner and certified doula. I've been a big sister all my life and I am a...
Asha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Took care of my 2 daughters with great care taking them to activities and school etc. very reliable and loving. "
Care member
Riayah C.
Washington, DC
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Riayah. I am the only child and have a degree in Health and Clinical Sciences. My mom is one of 12 so I have lots of cousins that I take care of all the time. Most of my experience is with newborns but I also have experience with ages 1-12 years old. I love children! In fact, I am currently saving up to get my license...
Riayah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ginette R.
Takoma Park, MD
$28-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time newborn-infant caregiver for children's ages 4 months-3 years old for over 10 years! While still seeking to remain in a full-time nanny position, I am in the process of beginning a transition to part time childcare in the new few years as I begin to to both teach yoga (prenatal, restorative, and gentle...
Ginette can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ginette is amazing! We hired her to babysit our infant and she took excellent care of him. She loves animals and was great with our dogs too! Highly recommend her! We plan to hire her again in the future!"
Florence J.
Sydney W.
Reisterstown, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydney I am 23 years old, I attended Towson University. I have my degree in Communications with a minor in Spanish. I am currently a postpartum doula and one of my previous jobs was an after school program at an elementary school! I am from Baltimore and know the area pretty well so I am able to help with...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super reliable and dependable. Follows directions and asks questions if needed. Patient with my high energy 4 year old and attentive to my younger child! Always punctual!"
Jordan G.
4.3
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Barbara. I have been a child care provider for 32 years. I'm a mother of 3 and grandmother of 10. Live in Bowie, Maryland. Have a passion for what I do as a seasoned child care provider.\nIn those 32 years I have worked as a Private Nanny, Preschool and Infant Teacher, Part-time Substitute Teacher with P. G. County...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Barbara as my Newborn Care Specialist after just a first few days home from the hospital. I was a little hesitant as this was my first child but I needed the help, and when I tell you Barbara showed up and was absolutely amazing it is a understatement....
Bonita M.
My name is Danielle, and I am a birth and postpartum doula and the owner of Planet Birth. My journey into doula work was an unusual one, as I worked in finance for seven years after graduating from college with a business degree. As I began to search for a more fulfilling path, I realized that my heart lies with helping...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elisha W.
Glenn Dale, MD
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years Childcare Experience... Occasional And Temp Short-term Jobs ONLY
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of child care experience. At this time I am available for occasional services and sometimes temp daytime services as well. If you are interested please send a message and I will do my best to respond in a reasonable time frame which is usually less than 24 hours.
I have my own business where I am a...
Elisha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Courtney L.
Pikesville, MD
$30/hr • 17 yrs exp
Hi families! I am a former professional nanny interested in supporting families again! A little about me, I attended Howard University and worked as a nanny in the Washington, D. C. area for 8 years before moving into postpartum doula and newborn care specialist work for an additional 8 years. I have attended DONA and ProDoula...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dedicated doula and nursing professional with more than 13 years experience providing caring for infants to the elderly. Passionate about providing quality healthcare in support to medical professionals, families, and patients in need. Organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in fast paced environments.
Rosalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I assisted in my mother's home daycare starting in my early teens. Further, my brother is 14 years my junior and I have a significant guardianship role in his life, even taking lead to facilitate his 504 plan starting in elementary school. I have some experience caring for disabled children and young adults ranging from mild to...
Lacey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Betsy S.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
JHU Nursing Student And Former Birth Doula With Many Years Of Experience
I have 10 years of experience and am happy to help with errands, school pickups, meal prep, and light housework. I love doing craft projects with kids!
Betsy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Greetings!
I am a certified postpartum doula with many years of experience. I particularly enjoy working with newborns and seeing them through all of the fascinating milestones of the first year of life.
I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation as well.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Columbia, MD
Blossom J.
5.0
Blossom is absolutely the best. She never fails to exceed my expectations! I just hired to clean my house and she even watched the kids, made them food and cleaned my pool! She even taught my 4 yr son how to swim! I love her so much so sad she moved away!!!
- Care member
Heather W.
5.0
Heather is one of the top two babysitters we ever had! She is so loving and patient, can handle a lot of chaos!
- Care member
Rachell W.
5.0
Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the kids. We will continue to keep her on as a sitter and will give out wonderful recommendations to anyone who is looking for one.
- Rachel J.
Jessica V.
5.0
Jessica was a big help (and continues to be) with my infant son. She started helping me during the week a few days when he was 3 weeks old. Jessica is very reliable and I had no worries leaving him in her care. She's even done an overnight for us. She is so sweet and took amazing care of my son! I...
- Stephanie J.
Rickayla D.
4.0
She is awesome with our two little children. They love her. She follows direction and is extremely attentive . She also always has them tucked in bed upon return. She has become apart of the family!
- Cara B.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Columbia, MD
How much does a doula cost near me in Columbia, MD?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Columbia, MD is $21.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Columbia, MD?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Columbia, MD who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Columbia, MD safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Columbia, MD by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Columbia, MD?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Columbia, MD.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Columbia, MD?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Columbia, MD, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.