Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Takoma Park, MD
We have 43 doulas in Takoma Park, MD! Compare and hire the best doula to fit your needs.
Find doulas in Takoma Park, MD that you’ll love
43 doulas are listed in Takoma Park, MD
The average rate is $26/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 8 years
Doulas in Takoma Park, MD
Ginette R.
Takoma Park, MD
$28-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time newborn-infant caregiver for children's ages 4 months-3 years old for over 10 years! While still seeking to remain in a full-time nanny position, I am in the process of beginning a transition to part time childcare in the new few years as I begin to to both teach yoga (prenatal, restorative, and gentle...
Ginette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ginette is amazing! We hired her to babysit our infant and she took excellent care of him. She loves animals and was great with our dogs too! Highly recommend her! We plan to hire her again in the future!"
Florence J.
Hello I am a certified doula and I specialize in postpartum care for mothers who have no additional support. I am well experienced in caring for children. I believe children to be their own individuals I believe in the importance of allowing them to grow and learn freely without strict expectations on growth. I worked as an...
Liena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Postpartum Doula with a Bachelor's of Science in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University! I have cared for and learned about children's development aged 0-5 yrs for the past six years. I love to go outside and explore nature using all 5 senses. I also like to do arts and crafts with the...
Kalyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Kalyn helped us as a postpartum doula and nanny with my 2 children. She is amazing, knowledgeable about child development, and so funny. She was my nanny and doula for 4 years before she moved to California in 2019! She answered any child development questions I...
EbJay A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Diara (dee-air-uh), I have lived in the DMV area for 7 years and I have been caring for babies, children and families for over 10 years. My experience and love for tiny humans has allowed me to be comfortable caring for various ages from newborns to teenagers. My love for babies and women has also lead me...
Diara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Diara as a part-time nanny for our baby's months 4-6 and she was wonderful -- calm, confident, warm, flexible and reliable. It was lovely to see the bond she made with the baby in a relatively short time!"
Danielle S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gemma. I am a CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULA, based in Montgomery County, helping families during the 4th trimester. I help parents navigate those beginning weeks and months after birth. If you are due to have a baby soon or have recently had a baby, I would love to help with your new addition.
I pride myself in...
Gemma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"I cannot adequately express how truly terrific Gemma has been. We are so thankful to have Gemma take care of our now 4 month old son twice per week. He is all smiles whenever she comes over, and she is such a natural with him; he just loves her, and she cares for...
Nadia C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It is a gift to the world to create a loving environment where children thrive to the fullest. It brings my heart enormous amounts of joy to play an active role in a child's development and well-being. It's important to me to collaborate with the family for the child / children to create an environment that is conducive to...
Moram can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Moram is REALLY are on top of her game and as a fellow "Female Professional" I must say that I am HIGHLY impressed with the way she operates. We were traveling from Australia so I was very nervous about booking online but That alone placed me at ease and C took to...
Mariana B.
4.9
(41)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Elaine, I am 32yo and I've been working with kids for over 10 years.
I am a newborn care specialist and I do enjoy working with kids, they are amazing.
I am responsible, dependable, patient, organized, smart, open minded, loving, caring, funny, and I am gonna treat your babies with as much love and...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Carol for baby care and night nursing! She was our night nurse the first few weeks our baby was born. Carol was so observant and attentive with our daughter and took amazing car of her. She is highly specialized in newborn care, and I’ve learned...
Lauren M.
Riayah C.
Washington, DC
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Riayah. I am the only child and have a degree in Health and Clinical Sciences. My mom is one of 12 so I have lots of cousins that I take care of all the time. Most of my experience is with newborns but I also have experience with ages 1-12 years old. I love children! In fact, I am currently saving up to get my license...
Riayah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica V.
Burtonsville, MD
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Teacher And Experienced Caregiver Seeking Position
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica! I have always had a passion for children, especially babies! I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist as well as a Certified Postpartum Doula. Since 2016 I have been certified as a child sleep consultant and have a business . I also recently became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and am working...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"My husband and I hired Jessica to watch our twin girls who are 5 months old. Words cannot describe the comfort we felt with her watching our babies. She is professional, knowledgeable and extremely kind. Jessica's passion for children truly shows with the care...
Brittany E.
Greetings! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-18, professionally and as a parent. I am a homeschool mama of two children, 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. I am a doula and would love to support in any doula or postpartum support role. I am a cheerful and positive professional with a...
Chirece can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a birth and postpartum doula with many years of childcare experience. As a postpartum doula, I work with families in the first few months of their babies' life to help them transition into parenthood! I offer practical help such as childcare while parents rest or catch up on life tasks and light housekeeping for...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Elisha W.
Glenn Dale, MD
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
20+ Years Childcare Experience... Occasional And Temp Short-term Jobs ONLY
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of child care experience. At this time I am available for occasional services and sometimes temp daytime services as well. If you are interested please send a message and I will do my best to respond in a reasonable time frame which is usually less than 24 hours.
I have my own business where I am a...
Elisha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Ecaterina C.
Silver Spring, MD
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm a wellness chef and doula! I help families with self-care management and healthy eating.
I am an empathetic and responsible person that likes to keep life simple and efficient.
Ecaterina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Livi S.
Washington, DC
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Livi. I am 25 years old and I live in DC. I have nannied for multiple families around the area for about 10 years now. I was also an Au Pair in Rome, Italy for six months after I graduated high school in 2013..
I am currently working full-time as a nanny for two 1-year-old boys. I have been working with their families...
Livi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Ashley T.
Arlington, VA
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ashley, a Mom, Certified Postpartum Doula, and an experienced Nanny with 10+ years of experience. I've cared for a variety of ages ranging from Newborn to Adolescent.
I'm CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified, a non-smoker coming from a smoke-free and pet-free home. I have a valid license and my own transportation.
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Training and experience as postpatum doula and Newborn care specialist. Speak French and English. Great references.
Genevieve can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Camille! I'm a nanny with 10+ years of experience, as well as a professional and certified doula with 2 years of experience. I have worked with children/families in many stages of development, from pre-birth to teenagehood. I have experience with housework, meal prep, tutoring, transportation to/from school, speech...
Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Jennifer C.
Washington, DC
$17-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Jenny. I'm a career nanny with 20 years of experience. I was certified as a doula in March 2022! I do not charge 36 an hour!
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Nanny who speaks Chinese (can tutor!) and is in the process of becoming a birth doula :)
Hello! My name is Annika and I am an experienced, responsible nanny who loves taking care of and playing with children! I recently graduated from American University, and during college I nannied quite a bit. I was a live-in nanny for a...
Annika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi, I am a Wake Forest University graduate where I got my B. S. in health and exercise science with minors in bioethics, humanities, and medicine. I recently completed my student teaching where I taught first-grade and will begin full-time teaching this fall.
In my previous roles as a nursery caregiver, trained doula, special...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Takoma Park, MD
Ginette R.
5.0
Ginette is amazing! We hired her to babysit our infant and she took excellent care of him. She loves animals and was great with our dogs too! Highly recommend her! We plan to hire her again in the future!
- Florence J.
Kalyn C.
5.0
Kalyn was super friendly and quick to pick up on our needs. We hired her for a temporary nanny share and wanted to bring her on full time but she found another job closer to her home. She meal prepped for our babies (2 8-9 month olds), had no problem putting them down for naps in their respective...
- Tina S.
Diara N.
5.0
We hired Diara as a part-time nanny for our baby's months 4-6 and she was wonderful -- calm, confident, warm, flexible and reliable. It was lovely to see the bond she made with the baby in a relatively short time!
- Danielle S.
Gemma C.
5.0
I cannot adequately express how truly terrific Gemma has been. We are so thankful to have Gemma take care of our now 4 month old son twice per week. He is all smiles whenever she comes over, and she is such a natural with him; he just loves her, and she cares for him like he is her own. On the days...
- Nadia C.
Moram A.
5.0
Moram was our nanny for one year. We adore Moram, as does our daughter. She has the most beautiful cheerful spirit. With her, our baby thrived! She had her on a better schedule than we ever managed. We truly felt as though she was collaborative with us on ideas for our baby, both in terms of...
- Shawn M.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Takoma Park, MD
How much does a doula cost near me in Takoma Park, MD?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Takoma Park, MD is $26.50. 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 Takoma Park, MD?
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 Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD 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 Takoma Park, MD by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Takoma Park, MD?
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 Takoma Park, MD.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Takoma Park, MD?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Takoma Park, MD, 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.