Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Lowell, MA
Find doulas in Lowell, MA that you’ll love
15 doulas are listed in Lowell, MA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 10 years
Doulas in Lowell, MA
Merline S.
Lowell, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Birth& Postpartum Doula -Infant Massage Instructor-Early Childhood Educator Available.
I am a Mother of 3, glamma of 1. A Passionate Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Infant Massage Instructor. My background is an Early Childhood Education/ Family Support for over 20 years. I am an expert Parent Educator. Supporting families all over Massachusetts from pregnancy, during labor, birth, postpartum and...
Merline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Merline. I am a Nurturing Mama of 3. A passionate Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and an Expert Parent Educator. I support women, birthing people and their families from pregnancy, creating birth Plan, labor, birth, postpartum and beyond.
I have over 20 years of experience working with...
Merline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a seasoned mom with 3 grown children. I have spent most of my years using my Early Childhood Degree providing early childhood care for families in large daycare centers, as well as my own home daycare. For the past 10 years I have taken on a new role as a Postpartum Doula. I am available to offer assistance to new moms and...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Denise was incredible in providing care for my infant and for myself postpartum. She was knowledgeable, resourceful and always warm and kind. We hadn’t gotten a doula with our first child because we had family coming to help but with our second child we thought the...
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in overnight care for newborn/Infants available 9pm-6 a.m. & Babysitting with a 4 hour Min. I am a certified Postpartum Doula. I have been providing overnight care for newborns for over 16 years. I have experience helping families with singletons, twins and triplets. I offer help with breastfeeding, healthy sleep...
Kerri can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kerri took care of our 3 month old son over the weekend while we were at a wedding and she was wonderful! Our son was comfortable and happy with her right away. She took care of him and kept us updated as the night went on. If we are ever in the area again and have...
Michelle S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! My name is Bonnie. I am a hardworking, compassionate, and energetic nanny with over 10 years of professional childcare experience. I studied Costume Design at Boston University and do custom design and sewing work out of my home studio. I find my creative talents greatly enhance my work with children. I love to do...
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie loves kids and babies- and they love her back. She is dependable, creative, smart knowledgeable about kids and very experienced.
Bonnie started taking care of our 4 mo old daughter - and they clicked instantly! Our daughter loves seeing Bonnie whenever...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(2)
With over 9 years of experience in acute psychiatric care, I've honed invaluable skills in de-escalation, emotional support, multitasking, and managing diverse needs simultaneously. My journey in this field has instilled in me patience, empathy, and the ability to navigate through challenging situations with ease.
Additionally,...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is a loving, intuitive, and nurturing caregiver. She is a natural with children and quickly formed a deep connection with my daughter - she always shows up energetic, fully present, and ready to engage in my daughter’s world. She has been caring for my...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Newborn/Postpartum doula (0-3mo) specialist, nanny and house manager.
I have over 15 years of child care experience being a mom of three ( including twins), Certified Lactation Consultant, certified happiest baby instructor and postpatum Doula. I will nurture and manage the care of your newborn/child while you recover from...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle helped us when our newborn was just three months and we needed someone to help us during this hectic time. The moment Danielle came in you can sense she is so warm and experienced. She takes care of the baby and you!"
TT W.
Hi parents! I have over 20 years experience as a nanny working with preemies, newborns and children of all ages. I'm certified as a labor and postpartum infant care doula and have many years of extensive experience with breast-feeding and milk storage/handling. My infant/child CPR certification is up to date. I also have...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Arianna, but you can call me Ari. I am a Certified Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Perinatal Nutritional Educator. I am in graduate school en route to being a Clinical Herbalist and Certified Dietitian. I have over 8+ years of childcare experience with ages ranging from newborn-10 years old. My approach...
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Dana J.
Medford, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi,
My name is Dana. I am so passionate about childcare and development that I decided to make it into a career, and have been a nanny ever since. I have 13 years of full time nanny and house manager experience with kids of all ages from newborn to preteen. I have excellent references I can provide after we have a chat.
My...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Marissa M.
Topsfield, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Marissa. I am a birth & postpartum doula, and breastfeeding counselor. I have a deep passion for caring for mothers and newborns during the postpartum period. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and minor in Psychology back in 2019 from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I have...
Marissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alyson T.
West Newbury, MA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a former postpartum doula and stay at home mom to three kids - ages 19, 17 & 14. I've started doing some part-time nannying and love spending time with little ones. I'm an avid cook, gardener, love all things arts & crafts and believe getting outside everyday is super important - there is no such thing as bad weather!:) I'm...
Alyson can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Susan S.
North Andover, MA
$17-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Paramedic And Mimi Of 10 Looking To Help With Children
I have a lot of experience with children and really enjoy them. I have 9, 10 due any day, grandchildren. I'm a retired Paramedic with extensive training and doula experience. I really enjoy interacting with children and being outside.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi I'm Jess!
I'm a college student working on an accelerated masters in Special Education and majoring in Elementary education!
It's been my dream to teach since I could talk, and helping kids grow and learn to navigate this crazy world is my ultimate goal in life!
I'm an extremely patient and creative person, who can find...
Jess can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kimberlee:) Experience caring for children include:
-Full time nanny position
-Part time nanny position
-Camp counselor
-Elementary school teaching experience
Children have been between the ages of 7 months and 13 years.
I also have experience training for the position of a doula. I am learning to support...
Showing 1 - 15 of 15
Most recent reviews for doulas in Lowell, MA
Denise O.
5.0
Denise was incredible in providing care for my infant and for myself postpartum. She was knowledgeable, resourceful and always warm and kind. We hadn’t gotten a doula with our first child because we had family coming to help but with our second child we thought the extra hands would be helpful. Even...
- Elizabeth C.
Kerri H.
5.0
Kerri is an amazing resource for parents! We hired her for overnight care for our newborn twin boys, and she has been extremely helpful. Beyond the incredible value of helping us to get some rest, she also offers good advice while respecting our routine and approach to parenting. She is clearly a...
- Laura K.
Bonnie F.
5.0
Bonnie was recommended to us by friends after our daycare closed due to COVID and we needed to scramble for childcare. We immediately felt comfortable with her, as did our kids (aged almost 2 and 4 yrs old at the time). Bonnie is enthusiastic, thoughtful (she texted me on a day off to ask if I'd be...
- Elizabeth H.
Sophie S.
5.0
Sophie has been sitting for my 3 kids since they were infants. She is caring, energetic, creative and completely reliable. She is also just an all-round great person. You will love having Sophie on your team!
- Tina H.
Danielle S.
5.0
Danielle helped us when our newborn was just three months and we needed someone to help us during this hectic time. The moment Danielle came in you can sense she is so warm and experienced. She takes care of the baby and you!
- TT W.
Additional Doula Services
FAQs for finding a doula near you in Lowell, MA
How much does a doula cost near me in Lowell, MA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Lowell, MA is $25.00. 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 Lowell, MA?
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 Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, MA 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 Lowell, MA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Lowell, MA?
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 Lowell, MA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Lowell, MA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Lowell, MA, 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.