Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Fort Washington, MD
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38 doulas are listed in Fort Washington, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 10 years
Doulas in Fort Washington, MD
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare and education for 15 years, with a focus in infant and toddler care, though I also have a lot of experience with all ages. I will gladly send you my full resume. During this time, I have been a nanny/sitter for many families, provided care in daycares & preschool settings, tutored professionally,...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Sloane as the Lead Teacher of our Minnieland Infant class back in 2015. She was my Assistant Teacher for a full year, and was wonderful. She was very organized, and I'm meticulous about how my classroom is run. I felt good about...
Sandy P.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm Nicole, a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula.
Rooted in Early Childhood Developmental Psychology, I've served as an elementary school teacher and caregiver for the last 7 years.
Over the years, I've been blessed to be a part of many families' journeys on care. com, guiding and nurturing...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole was wonderful with our 2 month old. She worked with us to ensure scheduling went smoothly because it was a day she typically does not babysit. She was great with our baby-attentive, played with many learning toys, and was able to operate independently on day...
Amelia W.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! i'm Kimera. I started my Professional Nanny Career January 2020, and have worked with six amazing families during that time in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I've been nannying the cutest 16-month-old for the last year. I am CPR & First Aid Certified. I am also working to become a certified postpartum doula or Newborn Care...
Kimera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kimera is a really great babysitter. She was incredibly professional and punctual. My girls had a blast with her; would definitely recommend."
Joseph S.
Olivia R.
Alexandria, VA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pospartum Doula And Newborn Care Specialist (soon-to-be CLC)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi There! I am a Postpartum Doula dedicated to supporting babies and their families. I am currently working towards my nursing prerequisites at NVCC with hopes to pursue a career in lactation consulting. I am passionate about providing care for families of all backgrounds and cultures. One of my greatest joys is helping new...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and I would definitely recommend her."
Lachelle J.
Tangiere J.
Alexandria, VA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
Birth & Postpartum Doula W/ A Background In Elementary Education.
I have an educational background as I spent three years as an elementary school music teacher, and I am currently homeschooling my 7-year-old daughter. I am also a trained birth doula who does birth and postpartum work. As a postpartum doula I take care of newborns and their siblings so that their parents can rest or run...
Tangiere can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Aliyah B.
District Heights, MD
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, people friendly
One thing you should know about me is I am very dependable and compassionate. I am also a postpartum doula and work with infants/ newborns all the time. It is my primary work!
Aliyah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
Makia L.
Oxon Hill, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Makia I am currently the program coordinator at a child development center. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and will receive my bachelor's in Early Childhood Education Leadership spring 2025. I have been working with kids for 10 years and I have three of my own with my husband. I have always...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Megan P.
Alexandria, VA
$18-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Megan. I am currently finishing up my degree online at The Ohio State University while living in Old Town Alexandria! My mother owns a doula business in Baltimore so over the years I have gained much experience working with her clients. I can cook, clean and love to be active! I was recently laid off from my...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Diara (dee-air-uh), I have lived in the DMV area for 7 years and I have been caring for babies, children and families for over 10 years. My experience and love for tiny humans has allowed me to be comfortable caring for various ages from newborns to teenagers. My love for babies and women has also lead me...
Diara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Diara as a part-time nanny for our baby's months 4-6 and she was wonderful -- calm, confident, warm, flexible and reliable. It was lovely to see the bond she made with the baby in a relatively short time!"
Danielle S.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Stacy, a childcare professional with over 20 years of experience. My journey in childcare began as an Infant Care Specialist at a reputable learning center. Over the years, I've become a trusted figure for Fairfax families, offering various childcare services, from date nights to extended in-home care.
My approach is...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stacy was so good to my 7 and 3 year old. She even got them to bed on time and kept them busy. She also watched and fed our dog. Would recommend and would rehire! She's so sweet and a wonderful care taker!"
Kelsey W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Kayla and I've worked as a nanny for around 6 years now working with a widespread of different types of families. I am also a full spectrum doula with experience in birthing and Postpartum new born spaces. I love what I do and I genuinely love creating a safe and effective space for children to grow thrive and...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was so amazing with my 2 kids. I have a 3 and an 8 year old. She cooked, and cleaned for my babies. She made sure my 8 year old was showered and bathed my 3 year old before we got home every day. She picked my 8 year old up from the bus and watched my 3 year...
Layla B.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hello thank you for visiting my profile. I'm was a full time paramedic unfortunately got injured at work and haven't been able to go back due to the physical demands of the job . Before becoming a full time medic I was a full time nanny and infants sleep training specialist.
experiences:
4 years daycare teacher.
live-in nanny...
Rofida can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Rofida was incredible with our infant daughter. If my husband and I weren't both at home for the foreseeable future, Rofida would still be our nanny. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and very loving with the children she watches! We were also so thankful for her...
Brittany B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Postpartum Doula with a Bachelor's of Science in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University! I have cared for and learned about children's development aged 0-5 yrs for the past six years. I love to go outside and explore nature using all 5 senses. I also like to do arts and crafts with the...
Kalyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kalyn was super friendly and quick to pick up on our needs. We hired her for a temporary nanny share and wanted to bring her on full time but she found another job closer to her home. She meal prepped for our babies (2 8-9 month olds), had no problem putting them...
Tina S.
Sharon P.
Vienna, VA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
Sharon can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time, we witnessed a person of incredible talent,...
Tiffany S.
4.9
(41)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Elaine, I am 32yo and I've been working with kids for over 10 years.
I am a newborn care specialist and I do enjoy working with kids, they are amazing.
I am responsible, dependable, patient, organized, smart, open minded, loving, caring, funny, and I am gonna treat your babies with as much love and...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"wonderful sitter who we have used on numerous occasions - including backup care when our child was sick or daycare closed and for evenings out. Extremely responsive, punctual, and responsible. Could not recommend more highly! "
Robert M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! Are you looking for your child to spend the day having fun while learning, and spending lots of time in activities and outdoors? I bring over 15 years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist/[postpartum doula. Some of my other qualifications include:
-CPR Certified
-National COVID-Ready Caregiver...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband & I feel blessed to have Laura as our occasional babysitter. Our son just LOVES her & we are always happy going for a night out or for a few hours during the day feeling confident that C. was getting great care and attention - it's obvious that Laura...
Annalisa P.
Jill K.
Springfield, VA
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Over 20 Years Of Child Care Experience.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens.
I am available occasional weekdays, weeknights, late evenings/date nights, overnights, and weekends.
I have worked as a nanny for 12...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Jill for short-term care while we were looking for a replacement full-time nanny for our 9 month old baby for several weeks and may use her as an occasional back-up sitter in the future. Jill is very friendly and personable, and is great with the baby....
Lisa M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It is a gift to the world to create a loving environment where children thrive to the fullest. It brings my heart enormous amounts of joy to play an active role in a child's development and well-being. It's important to me to collaborate with the family for the child / children to create an environment that is conducive to...
Moram can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Moram was such a pleasure to have at our home, my wife and I are quite charmed by her. She added a tremendous value to our lives and we still keep in contact. Our son had a birthday last week and Moram came to the party. I am so glad that we were put in touch with...
Arjun P.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Fort Washington, MD
Amelia S.
5.0
Amelia was a great babysitter/driver for my two children over this past semester! Big help :) Thank you honey!!
- Cherise B.
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was wonderful with our 2 month old. She worked with us to ensure scheduling went smoothly because it was a day she typically does not babysit. She was great with our baby-attentive, played with many learning toys, and was able to operate independently on day one. We plan to have her back!
- Amelia W.
Kimera B.
5.0
Kimera is a really great babysitter. She was incredibly professional and punctual. My girls had a blast with her; would definitely recommend.
- Joseph S.
Olivia R.
5.0
I used Olivia to have a short date night. My 8 year old son LOVED her and is anxious to hang out with her again. She was very attentive and they had a blast with craft activities. She is very accommodating and I would definitely recommend her.
- Lachelle J.
Diara N.
5.0
We hired Diara as a part-time nanny for our baby's months 4-6 and she was wonderful -- calm, confident, warm, flexible and reliable. It was lovely to see the bond she made with the baby in a relatively short time!
- Danielle S.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Fort Washington, MD
How much does a doula cost near me in Fort Washington, MD?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Fort Washington, MD is $20.00. 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Fort Washington, MD?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Fort Washington, 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.
Ratings for Fort Washington, MD doulas listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Doulas in Fort Washington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 38 listed doulas.