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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, nurturing, reliable, and fun nanny experienced with children of all ages. Prior to transitioning to becoming a daytime nanny I spent the past 15 years as a birth and postpartum doula/newborn care specialist offering day and overnight care. I also maintain my lactation counselor certification. I am highly...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
45 plus years of experience caring for children of all ages. I began babysitting at age 14 and then became a mother at age 22. I have worked as a Nanny, a Daycare Professional, a Substitute Teacher, and a School Bus Driver.
Five years ago, I became CAPPA certified as a Post Partum Doula and I am certified in infant and child...
Angela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have personally known Angela since our we were in a mom's playgroup together when our sons were babies. They are now in college. Angela has always had an amazing energy about her and a really loving way with babies, children and friends. I have been a douala /...
Lauren A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Stacey. I have three kids, M (25) M (23) and V (18). I'm a DONA International certified postpartum doula, a RI certified Perinatal Doula and a Newborn Care Specialist. My business name and website is Southern RI Doula.
I am CPR certified, a non-smoker, and fully vaccinated. I am happy to provide a BCI if requested.
My...
Stacey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing simply put. She helped us with the transition of me going back to work and I don't know how I would have done it without her. The baby loved her and she went above and beyond helping us out. I felt so comfortable knowing she was watching our son and...
Andrea M.
5.0
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children professionally since 2008. I have experience as a teacher, household manager, nanny, lactation educator, sleep consultant, postpartum doula, parent coach and newborn care specialist. I have worked with multiples, trans racial adoption, parents with highly demanding positions, work at home parents,...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Karina in many capacities since my son was born. Whether overnight newborn care, nannying or sleep training Karina's knowledge, experience, and personality shine through. She is a natural with the baby and has been a...
Laura S.
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Just noticed I haven't edited my bio in 10 years. Haha I have had many jobs since then from twins to triplets to older children, steady week day jobs to people coming into town for weddings etc... being a stay at home mom for three raised children of my own and practicing pd doula/nanny work for the last 25 years I feel...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was such a relief to find someone like Jackie! Her warmth and love of children is tangible to all. My son never cries when I leave him with her, in fact he even learned her name after only two times as a 16 month old! She is a true professional, always on time,...
Leah L.
I am Maya (they/them/theirs), a full-spectrum doula and care worker in Providence, RI specializing in postpartum support. I have over a decade of experience working in caregiving fields and have worked directly with pregnant folks, new and experienced parents and caregivers, newborns, infants, toddlers and in full-family...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. It was the first job I received after I had obtained my CPR certification. I've always loved kids, and yearned for a career where I was able to aid women and children. I'm currently in college, pursuing a premed degree, where I will further my education as an ob-gyn in medical...
Katia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda P.
New Bedford, MA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been a pediatric nurse for 6 years, I am studying to be a postpartum doula, and have also worked as a nanny for over a year. I have experience with kids of all ages but specialize in infant care. I am also studying to become a behavioral therapist (autism mom).
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Willow E.
Warwick, RI
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a Momma of two! I have been working with kiddos since I was of
"babysitting age" (which let's be real... In the ninteys was way too young ha!) My first experience witnessing a new mom feed her baby jump started my desire and passion to help new moms. So now, I'm a certified newborn care specialist and Postpar Doula. I...
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Portsmouth, RI
Angela M.
5.0
I have personally known Angela since our we were in a mom's playgroup together when our sons were babies. They are now in college. Angela has always had an amazing energy about her and a really loving way with babies, children and friends. I have been a douala / newborn care provider for 15 years...
- Lauren A.
Stacey B.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Stacey. She came to work with us when our son was about 2 months old. We were not sleeping, my husband was about to head back to work, and we were desperate for help. Our son was colicky and dealing with a lot of infant reflux, which...
- Julia H.
Karina M.
5.0
I have had the pleasure of working with Karina in many capacities since my son was born. Whether overnight newborn care, nannying or sleep training Karina's knowledge, experience, and personality shine through. She is a natural with the baby and has been a complete rock for myself as a first time...
- Laura S.
Jacqueline S.
5.0
It was such a relief to find someone like Jackie! Her warmth and love of children is tangible to all. My son never cries when I leave him with her, in fact he even learned her name after only two times as a 16 month old! She is a true professional, always on time, and even does the dishes and cleans...
- Leah L.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Portsmouth, RI
How much does a doula cost near me in Portsmouth, RI?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Portsmouth, RI is $30.00. 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 Portsmouth, RI?
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 Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Portsmouth, RI?
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 Portsmouth, RI.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Portsmouth, RI?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Portsmouth, RI, 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.