Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Tacoma, WA
Find doulas in Tacoma, WA that you’ll love
11 doulas are listed in Tacoma, WA
The average rate is $27/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 8 years
Doulas in Tacoma, WA
Thank you for viewing my profile! I have plenty of experience caring for children through family and friends. Coming from a big Filipino family, I am constantly around children and have always cared for them. I have 2 nieces; four and two, and I help my brother care for them. I am also a godmother to 2 twin babies who are 16...
Jade can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hi, my name is Becca and I am self employed as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. I have used my experience of over 20 years of childcare with 10 of those being a personal nanny to aid me in my ability to care for mothers, children and their families.
While in high school I utilized the running start program where I trained in the...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(22)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Did your nanny call out sick or needs a day off? Do you need a reliable date night and weekend sitter? Have a newborn and need overnight postpartum doula care? Have school age children that need an adventure day outside? Hi! That's me! I provide emergency, short term and occasional coverage to many families, not just in...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I do not know where to start... my first time using Care.com and Melissa was my hire. When interviewing her, everything felt right. My daughter wouldn't leave her alone so that was another confirmation that she was for me. Definitely would hire again. She is...
Alicia S.
5.0
(1)
I'm Sophia, I am 24 years old. I recently graduated college with my AA. Currently I am getting my postpartum doula certification. Starting at a very young age I cared for my younger brother from when he was ages 3-9. I periodically would help out at an in home day care when I was 15-17. While doing this, I would help care for...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Sophia gets a huge recommendation from our family!
Sophia was my babysitter for a few years after the birth of our first child. We no longer live in the area and if she'd been willing we would have brought her with us, but since that wasn't possible I also...
Kristen S.
Aimee T.
Federal Way, WA
$32-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hiya!
Thanks for stumbling on to my profile families! Let's see if we are a right fit - my name is Aimee . I am currently 26, pursuing a career as a doula. In the meantime, I'm looking for a family to nanny for Monday-Friday. Now lucky for you, my sister popped out her first kiddo when I was 13. I am now the lucky auntie to 9,...
Aimee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Kristina M.
Gig Harbor, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Nanny/babysitter With Over 20 Years Experience. Trained Postpartum Doula From Gig Harbor
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Kristina and I have a deep-rooted love for children! Taking care of children has been my passion since a young age when I started babysitting at 12 years old for a local doctor and his wife. I actually went to Seattle Midwifery School, and I'm a certified birth and lactation specialist, as well as birth and postpartum...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristina is amazing with my little 3 year old. She always has fun activities planned, brings activities and even gifts! She has helped me keep my little on a structured routine, and is also there for me as a mama."
Kali K.
I have 10 years of combined experience caring for infants and children of all ages. I am currently available for newborn night nanny/ postpartum doula work overnight m/th/f. I am also available for breastfeeding support.
Zoe L can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Child and infant care nanny with 10+ years of professional experience. Working with up to 6 children at a time ranging in age from a few weeks old to teens. I am also a mother of 3, and the oldest of 7 children. My overall experience being 18 years total working with kids. Outside of my child care experience, I am also a...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love watching the curiosity of new humans and guiding the exploration of the wonderful world around us. I am currently a birth and postpartum doula, and have experience of caring for the whole family. I loved teaching in the classroom for 5 years, but my heart is in the one on one relationship building with families and their...
Lizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tatum K.
Auburn, WA
$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Tatum. I'm an outgoing and kind person that loves working with moms and kids. This past year I've been training in being a postpartum, sibling, and birth doula. I recently just signed on with a doula agency! I'm very passionate about this line of work and strive everyday to learn more on everything surrounding...
Tatum can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stacey W.
Olympia, WA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Montessori Preschool Teacher And Mother Of 3 (older Kids) Looking For M-F Summer Job.
HI! I 'm Stacey! I have three amazing older kids and I just moved to Olympia from North Bend WA. I have been a stay at home mom, active school volunteer, coach, birth doula and an assistant teacher at a Montessori preschool for the last 12 years. I have tons of experience and truly love kids of all ages. I am now a paraeducator...
Stacey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Tacoma, WA
Melissa B.
5.0
We hired Melissa for consistent but variable day-time sitting when I was just starting back to work and had a varying schedule. If you have the opportunity to work with Melissa, jump on it! She is an absolute treasure. She provided loving, supportive care not only to our three kiddos but to our two...
- Elizabeth F.
Sophia E.
5.0
Sophia gets a huge recommendation from our family!
Sophia was my babysitter for a few years after the birth of our first child. We no longer live in the area and if she'd been willing we would have brought her with us, but since that wasn't possible I also wanted to make sure that others could...
- Kristen S.
Kristina M.
5.0
Kristina is a wonderful nanny. Through all of our ages and stages, 4months -4 years for the one kid and age 5-9 for the other. She accommodated the physical and emotional needs of both my children while providing a variety of hands on fun activities and enrichment for them. She was a key element in...
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Tacoma, WA
How much does a doula cost near me in Tacoma, WA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Tacoma, WA is $27.50. 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 Tacoma, WA?
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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA 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 Tacoma, WA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Tacoma, WA?
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 Tacoma, WA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Tacoma, WA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Tacoma, WA, 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 Tacoma, WA doulas listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Doulas in Tacoma, WA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 11 listed doulas.