Philadelphia Doulas

My name is Symphony. I am originally from Connecticut, I have been in Philadelphia for 4. 5 years, minus a a 6 month stint in Hawaii where I did doula and reproductive justice work. I am in love with Philadelphia; the art and culture, the diversity and accessibility. I am grateful to call it home. I am a South Philly resident, and I take a lot of pride in my community. I have worked in childcare in just about every capacity: nanny, babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, teacher's assistant, you name it! I received my bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology and Social and Cultural Analysis from NYU in 2014. Since graduating, I have been trying to piece together a career that reflects my interests in child development, performance, healing practices and art. Right now, I'd love to work closely with an open-minded family--growing and playing, learning and having fun!

CURRENTLY ONLY TAKING DOULA WORK. Hi parents, my name is Gess and I am a postpartum and birth doula, nanny, home manager, and swim instructor. 10 years experience working with kids, 6 years experience as a full-time nanny - Have worked with newborns to teenagers - Have watched up to 15 kids at a time - CPR/first-aid certified. Bonuses: Trained doula, in the process of certification - 5 years experience teaching private swim lessons - 4 years experience coaching swimming - skilled at organizing cluttered spaces - dabble in photography. I love to read aloud, and will do it for as long as their attention spans allow. I adore animals! I love to travel and am passport ready. I am interested in nutrition and am accustomed to feeding the kids I care for healthy, varied meals. I am adaptable, affectionate, love being silly but am always efficient.

My name is Folona and I'm a certified Birthing and Postpartum Care Doula/Trained Newborn Care Specialist and mother of three beautiful children and three grandchildren. I have well over 18 years of professional Nanny care experience, all with great references to show. Please feel free to contact me if my profile matches your family's needs. Thanks for taking time out to give thought to my profile.

As a Doula, I have helped to provide care for children since before some of them were even born. I have experience with twins and large families and I am prepared to help with light laundry, cooking and errands.

Hello, I m Rafaela and I would like to introduce myself! You can also call me Risa if it is easier to pronounce. I am a nanny in Mount Airy right now but I am also a doula and a therapist. I received my first certification in Cranial Sacral Therapy, here in the US. Then after coming back to Brazil I studied Marma Therapy and Ayurvedic Therapy. As a Douala, my training was completed in Brazil and then I specialized in Mexico and Chile. My experiences had me spending a lot of time with newborns and kids, which I loved, and it's why I am back in the US taking care of four little kids now. I really believe that the way we treat pregnant people, their births, and all our babies and kids can change a whole society. Let me know if I can help in any way and I'm gonna be happy to do it! I can also speak Portuguese and Spanish. Lots of love!

I have worked with babies and young children for the past 17 years, starting first as the neighborhood babysitter, then working as a nanny all through college and finally starting my own practice as a birth and postpartum doula and newborn specialist. I LOVE working with parents and their children because it is the most gratifying work in the world! I am also a mother to two wonderful daughters, so caring for babies truly comes from the heart for me. As my children transition into being in school I am looking to continue my work with families, but on a more full-time basis. I believe the first years of a child's life are such an important time and those involved in that child's care should be attentive, caring, compassionate and nurturing. This is how I parented my children and how I look forward to caring for yours. I understand on a very personal level how difficult it can be to leave your baby in someone's care, whether you are returning to work full-time, part-time or just need time to yourself so that you can feel like a whole person. I will work with you in whatever way you need to help you feel comfortable, whether that means texting you photos or videos of your baby several times a day, bringing your baby to see you on your lunch break or keeping a detailed log of everything we do while you are out. I am very comfortable working in other peoples homes and have extensive experience cooking nourishing meals, doing light housekeeping, running errands and caring for pets (if you have them). Food and health are extremely important to me. I cook with whole foods and I am also able to accommodate any food allergies and/or dietary preferences as I have experience working with families with many different eating styles. I have a strong personal interest in natural health and alternative healing modalities. Working with families is a true calling for me. I have devoted my life to this work and continue to learn and stay on top of the latest research regarding newborn care and early childhood development. I am dependable and extremely hard-working and can offer several references. I am very excited to find a family to work with and look forward to hearing from you if you feel like we would be a good fit!

I am a senior nursing student at Temple University. I am now finally able to enroll at care.com because my workload in nursing school has subsided! With my education, I have not only learned a lot about pediatrics, pediatric psychology, and neonatal units, but I am now waiting to receive my Doula certification that I have just completed last month. I have been watching children since the age of 12. I was first a part-time nanny for a child with Type I diabetes. He was diagnosed at age 2 and I watched him since he was 3 months old. I still watch him when I have breaks from school, he is now 9 years old. I was a part-time nanny for a family with four children for almost five years. The children age ranged from 1-8 years old. I am currently watching a newborn since she was 1-week-old in Scranton. Now that I am in Philadelphia, I am looking forward to meet some new families to become a part of. Children keep me going and passionate in my field of work. I believe that they can learn some valuable things from me regarding developmental and social skills, but I also find myself learning more from them. No child reacts, learns, or behaves the same. This is my passion to try and take advantage of every opportunity out there to deal with all kinds of children.

I am an educated and experienced preschool teacher, mother, and S. Philadelphia resident. Longer than I have held any of these titles, I have been a childcare provider to families in the Philadelphia area. I bring with me a degree in elementary and special ed, more than 15 years of experience as a nanny, and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to child development. I have experience with children from birth through adolescence, various special needs, multiples and large families, as well as attachment parenting. I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, and have worked with many infants and their families. I am familiar with local parks, activities, and museums, and love to explore through a child's eyes. I have impeccable references, many from local families, and am happy to share my resume with any interested parents. I am currently working as a playschool teacher in South Philadelphia, and I am looking to transition to a full-time or multiple part time positions for the summer.

Hello my name is Amira. I am a native of Philadelphia. I finished graduate school in May with a Masters of Science in Public Health from Tulane University. Since then, I have traveled and recently returned to Philadelphia. Currently I occupy my time by studying for the medical school entrance exam which I will be taking in the Spring. I am looking for the opportunity to work as a full time nanny for a family in the Philadelphia area. I would love to assist a mommy to be . I am well versed in doula practices and theory and want to attain certification in the future. I would also love to care for a child that has special physical or emotional needs. In my previous experiences I have provide therapeutic art instruction as well as occupational therapy.

Hello! My name is Taylor - I am currently pursuing my graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling and have an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and developmental psychology. Additionally, I am studying birth work and am a postpartum doula. I bring creativity and love to everything I do! Seeking a full time nanny position with 1 to 2 little ones, in Philly (West Philly, South, Center City or the surrounding areas). I can't wait to meet you and your family! I have all of my work clearances and am pursuing further clearances and certifications for working with special needs youth.