Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in San Rafael, CA
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60 doulas are listed in San Rafael, CA
The average rate is $37/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 7 years
Doulas in San Rafael, CA
5.0
(14)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families.
I enjoy the day going to the parks, zoo, library, museums, playing with toys & games, reading books, listening to music, painting & drawing ......
Camila can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Camila helped us out with a bridge in our childcare needs for 5 weeks. She has been absolutely amazing and everything that you'd want in a nanny: proactive (you don't have to ask her to do something), gentle with the kids, responsible, trustworthy, just simply a...
Ashley F.
Noelani L M.
San Rafael, CA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Noelani and I am an energetic and happy mother of 1 who resides in San Rafael and don't mind the commute.
With child care I am a certified doula that specializes in prenatal, birth, postpartum and new born care. I have 5+ years of experience of being a night nurse and have helped many many families in sleep...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
4.9
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Jessica.
I have over 28 years of childcare experience and I have been a nanny for over 17 years. I currently own a Postpartum Doula, Pediatric Sleep, and Parent Education business called M Poppins Consulting. In my early 20's I owned a family child care for 3 years, serving children between the ages of infant and...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Professional, caring, punctual, helpful, engaging, ... the list goes on. We love working with Jessica as a nanny for our kids (7, 5, 3yo). Highly recommended!"
Tomer L.
5.0
(1)
Compassionate, active, experienced and vaccinated nanny with 8+ years experience
with newborns to 4 years old. Served as live-in (au pair) nanny for over two years and
live-out full time nanny for six years. Ensured physical activity and daily routine.
Transported children daily with 100% clean driving record. Became a...
Francielly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fran has been an awesome nanny for us the past 2.5 years. We have 2.5 year old twin boys and a 3.5 year old daughter. We highly recommend her! "
Stephanie C.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Alaafia Im 22 years old & live in San Pablo. I'm currently working on my AA in ECD in hopes of becoming a preschool teacher as well as a doula.
I have worked in professionally in childcare for around 9 years with children up to 13 years old and as young as 2 months.
I have experience working as a babysitter,...
Alaafia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alaafia is such a wonderful provider. My spouse and I met her at a daycare that our daughter attended. She was one of the daycare teachers. Alaafia was always extremely patient and gentle with our daughter who had a medical condition as well as a speech impairment....
Fei K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with newborns to 12 years old. I have taken care of children with autism. I have been certified in CPR and First Aid. I am a certified respite provider who has certification for working with foster and drug exposed children. Vaccines are up to date . I have work for Maxim Healthcare (care giving to the...
Kiyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Mariana F.
San Pablo, CA
$49-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm an doula who has gained certification from Childbirth Professionals International to be a dedicated and knowledgeable postpartum doula. I am passionate about helping families create an environment of safety, love, and respect during the arrival of their baby. I'm dedicated to providing my clients with a positive and...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I like to cook them fresh meals. Teach them projects and Spanish and among other things. I like to teach them to be independent like go to the bathroom. Start walking early and learn to eat healthy. I'm very excited to start with my new family. I'm also Doula and I have experience with share family. I'm a citizen and I have my...
Lisbeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Jeanine I am from Africa, Burundi. I am a mother of 3 children.
I have 6 years of experience caring for new born as a postpartum doula. Before I became a postpartum doula I worked as a nanny for different families for about 10 years. I love children and care about their development and their wellbeing.
I also...
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
The little boy I have been talking care of since he was 4 months is 19 months now and moving on to a day care in August. I will be available from June 6th, 2024 on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays -
and from august 1, 2024 also on Mondays and Wednesdays. I would like to work minimum of 25 hours a week.
A bit about...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Munira. I am a certified Homebirth Doula and a Postpartum Doula and also a CNA. I am also updated with my first aid and CPR. I have been a nanny for 20 years. From newborns to twins to even toddlers. I also have 3 kids and nieces and nephews as well that I raised. I am a French and Swahili speaker. I also have...
Munira can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Munira obviously loves babies. And I trusted her as a person from our first meeting. She was really open to taking direction from us on what works best for our little one, then 3 months old and a terrible sleeper. I think she would be a real asset if you need a...
Carol I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ebony I am a 16 year career childcare and birth worker CNCS and Postpartum Doula who is also a mother as well! I have 10+ years specifically as an CNCS and 5 years as a Postpartum Doula supporting both mother/couple and baby through the 4th trimester. I have extensive experience with creating healthy and consistent...
Ebony can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Ebony. She is kind, observant, trustworthy and a natural with children. My daughter absolutely adores her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny. She was with our family for 2.5 years during Covid and we honestly...
Edi L.
5.0
(2)
working as a Postpartum Doula, Tutor, and part time babysitter/nanny.
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Georgia has helped me immensely with both of my children, from newborns, to toddlers, and now a 6 and 3 year old. Look no further for a thoughtful, loving caregiver who will also engage your children on an intellectual level and work to understand their unique...
Kacy D.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula. I have a passion for supporting families through navigating their postpartum journey by equipping parents with the necessary skills to feel confident in welcoming your newborn to the world. I have had the opportunity to work with several families over the past 6 years as...
Kailana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kailana is dependable, considerate, and creative. She keeps up with your routine, and is great with all ages and differences. "
Kimberly A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isis took care of my son for 4 weeks from when he was 4 months to almost 5 months old. He made a lot of progress while in her care, learning to nap in his crib and take a bottle. She read to him, took him on walks, played with him, and kept him safe and happy! She...
Joanna P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dalia and I am NCS (Newborn Care Specialist& Birth Doula) I have experience with baby twins with reflux and g-tube, I also have references and some certificates like breastfeeding, preemie and sleep fundamentals. I'm offering night care including
Wash bottles
Sanitize
Fold clothes,
Feed the baby whenever need...
Dalia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dalia was a tremendous help through the beginning stages of our newborn. This was our second child and yet we learned so much from her. She was prompt, provided very useful insights for feeding, very conscientious of our sleep habits and was flexible when we...
Mark W.
Briana S.
San Francisco, CA
$50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Expressing the depth of my passion for my role as a postpartum doula is challenging; the experience is profoundly rewarding and enriching. With over seven years in this field, each day brings new learning opportunities, courtesy of the diverse families and infants I have the privilege of supporting. The wealth of knowledge...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana you can trust,
I am her aunt. She babysat my first child, my first baby boy who is a handful! Terrible two's are very real. My son also deals with various things I don't want known but she is so patient, so caring and so sweet. And you need all three to...
Tanya W.
5.0
(2)
Initially I focused on becoming a Certified Newborn Doula, Early Childhood Education and Pediatric Sleeping.
I'm fluent in English, Italian and Portuguese, both spoken and written. In the early days of my career, I worked both as ND and Nanny. Eventually, it became too exhausting, so I decided, upon a family's invitation, to...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Maria is a great and loving nanny! Her ability to care for children while remaining loving and structured is unmatched. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria and I am a postpartum night doula, nanny and former au pair. I have over seven years of experience in childcare, and I am currently seeking a part-time babysitting position in the morning.
I am a proud dog mom to a beautiful 2yo pitbull am also available to provide dog-sitting services. I've fostered...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria was wonderful with my baby! He is 5 months old and she took care of him with graciousness, letting us know everything my son was doing. We barely go out because of his age, but Victoria kept us safe with her professionalism."
Gregory B.
Tania E.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tania. I'm a mother/father supporter & helper coach and a doula day or night.
I'm mother of 2 great kids & our dog. I love animals, music, cooking, and enjoy nature and meditation.
One of my goals is to help families in the beautiful but challenging role of being a parent, to be present in their homes and help...
Tania can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We were very lucky to have Tania as the postpartum doula of our family. She started to take care of our baby since the first day we were back from the hospital. I was overwhelmed and exhausted. And she was super supportive and encouraging, which helped me build...
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Most recent reviews for doulas in San Rafael, CA
Camila R.
5.0
Camila has worked with our family for the past two years and she is an absolute gem. She took care of our two kids, now aged 7.5 and 5 years old. She got them ready for school, did drop off and pick ups and took them to various after school activities. On the days they had off, she would keep them...
- Vrushali P.
Jessica G.
5.0
Professional, caring, punctual, helpful, engaging, ... the list goes on. We love working with Jessica as a nanny for our kids (7, 5, 3yo). Highly recommended!
- Tomer L.
Francielly S.
5.0
Fran has been an awesome nanny for us the past 2.5 years. We have 2.5 year old twin boys and a 3.5 year old daughter. We highly recommend her!
- Stephanie C.
Alaafia S.
5.0
Alaafia is such a wonderful provider. My spouse and I met her at a daycare that our daughter attended. She was one of the daycare teachers. Alaafia was always extremely patient and gentle with our daughter who had a medical condition as well as a speech impairment. Alaafia gave us updates daily on...
- Fei K.
Munira A.
5.0
Munira obviously loves babies. And I trusted her as a person from our first meeting. She was really open to taking direction from us on what works best for our little one, then 3 months old and a terrible sleeper. I think she would be a real asset if you need a warm, caring, reliable person to...
- Carol I.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in San Rafael, CA
How much does a doula cost near me in San Rafael, CA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in San Rafael, CA is $37.50. 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 San Rafael, CA?
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 San Rafael, CA 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 San Rafael, CA 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 San Rafael, CA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in San Rafael, CA?
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 San Rafael, CA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in San Rafael, CA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in San Rafael, CA, 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 San Rafael, CA doulas listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Doulas in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed doulas.