Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Gaithersburg, MD
We have 30 doulas in Gaithersburg, MD! Compare and hire the best doula to fit your needs.
Find doulas in Gaithersburg, MD that you’ll love
30 doulas are listed in Gaithersburg, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 8 years
Doulas in Gaithersburg, MD
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have over 7 years of experience. Before becoming a mom myself I have worked as a professional nanny. In 2017 I had my first son, and a short 14 months later gave birth to my twins. I took 5 years off from work to focus on raising my babies. Now my children are in school, soon to be full time and I am looking on helping other...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie was our daughter's nanny a few years ago. She was absolutely fabulous and any family would be lucky to hire her. Ellie was always on time even with our crazy and varying schedule. She was responsible, kind, trustworthy, caring, creative, and fun. Our daughter...
Robin T.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gemma is simply amazing. She has much experience in this field and is a mother herself. She is absolutely wonderful with the baby. She knows just how to handle her and can tell just what she needs. Also, Gemma is lovely with my older children. She's engaging and...
Meaghan C.
Yisela C.
Germantown, MD
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Yisela, I bring over 7 years of childcare expertise and hold certifications as a Full Spectrum Doula care (BADT certified), as well as first aid, BLS, and CPR. I provide high-quality and empathetic childcare services, emphasizing the holistic well-being of your child-addressing physical, mental, and, when...
Yisela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yisela was our post-partum doula for 3 months after we brought our twins home and was a Godsend! She was very knowledgeable and honest with us when she didn’t have the answers to things but always made sure to find them out. Having multiples at one time is super...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Stephanie J.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, 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.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
4.9
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Carol for baby care and night nursing! She was our night nurse the first few weeks our baby was born. Carol was so observant and attentive with our daughter and took amazing car of her. She is highly specialized in newborn care, and I’ve learned...
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I am known for my outgoing and bubbly personality! When I am not on the baseball field cheering for my children, I am likely enjoying some downtime with my husband and two doodles. I love adult coloring, crafting, and planning. As a family, we love to hike, swim, play games, and roller skate. At 11 years of age, I...
5.0
"Kristen has done such an amazing job with my Stepson who is 13 and is Autistic. She has done a great job getting to know him and understanding what works and how to connect with him. She is really one of the only people we trust to take care of him when we aren’t...
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
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.
Kayla H.
Ashburn, VA
$23/hr • 19 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Kayla. I am 29 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to an almost 3-year-old beautiful baby girl .
I have 15 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages the boys in educational activities with a clear focus...
Jillian B.
Amy G.
Herndon, VA
$32-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Babysitter/ Doula / Newborn Care Specialist Excited To Meet Your Family!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Amy! I'm very passionate about working with young children (0-5)! I enjoy engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities and taking them outside to play! Arts and crafts & sensory bins are fun to do on rainy days, or not so rainy days too! I have my bachelors degree in child and family development,...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"yes yes and yes to all questions. Amy was on point and also a baby whisperer. Thank you"
Michael A.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
Greetings! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-18, professionally and as a parent. I am a homeschool mama of two children, 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. I am a doula and would love to support in any doula or postpartum support role. I am a cheerful and positive professional with a...
Chirece can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Training and experience as postpatum doula and Newborn care specialist. Speak French and English. Great references.
Genevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ecaterina C.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm a wellness chef and doula! I help families with self-care management and healthy eating.
I am an empathetic and responsible person that likes to keep life simple and efficient.
Ecaterina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, My name is Sheliya. I am a fun loving college student, currently attending online to achieve my bachelors degree in nursing. I'm furthering my education to become a pediatric nurse or nurse midwife! I started nannying professionally when I was 17 beforehand I was babysitting family members and friends of the family. The...
Sheliya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Camille! I'm a nanny with 10+ years of experience, as well as a professional and certified doula with 2 years of experience. I have worked with children/families in many stages of development, from pre-birth to teenagehood. I have experience with housework, meal prep, tutoring, transportation to/from school, speech...
Camille can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Gaithersburg, MD
Eleanor B.
5.0
Ellie was our daughter's nanny a few years ago. She was absolutely fabulous and any family would be lucky to hire her. Ellie was always on time even with our crazy and varying schedule. She was responsible, kind, trustworthy, caring, creative, and fun. Our daughter absolutely loved her. Ellie was...
- Robin T.
Gemma C.
5.0
I cannot adequately express how truly terrific Gemma has been. We are so thankful to have Gemma take care of our now 4 month old son twice per week. He is all smiles whenever she comes over, and she is such a natural with him; he just loves her, and she cares for him like he is her own. On the days...
- Nadia C.
Yisela C.
5.0
Yisela is an amazing childcare provider and has truly become a part of our family. She has cared for my child since she was about 3 month old, she is now almost 2. She is patient, kind, flexible, and truly cares about her work. I would highly recommend Yisela for childcare needs.
- Care member
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.
Ginette R.
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.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Gaithersburg, MD
How much does a doula cost near me in Gaithersburg, MD?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Gaithersburg, MD is $20.50. 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, MD.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Gaithersburg, MD?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Gaithersburg, 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.