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Examples of Nearby Active Doulas

If you are looking for a birth doula near Hayward California, here are a few to consider:

Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000

Postpartum Rate: $50 to $65

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Updated 3/25/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
7
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
17

Here is what a client named Carly B. has to say about working with Lenore:

Lenore was a godsend for the birth of my first baby. My husband and I had interviewed other doulas but didn’t feel a connection with anyone until we met Lenore. We were fortunate that she was able to take us on as clients because we found her late (started working with her in January for our Feb 8 due date). 

Despite some scary moments during my labor, I had an extremely positive birth experience - and that’s in large part due to Lenore’s care and support throughout. 


Lenore

- Met with us on an accelerated schedule (since we contacted her late) to help us prepare for the birth. 

- Despite being sick, was there for my baby’s birth (she offered to contact a back up doula, but we really wanted to her there so she wore a mask)
- Coached me through very painful contractions during a 3-hour wait for an epidural
- Kept me informed and calm when the doctors had to stop my contractions due to decelerations in my baby’s heart rate 
- Used her doula magic to get my baby flipped into correct birthing position
- Kept me informed about what was happening with my baby after she was born and the nurses had to give her some additional support to start her breathing. 
- Never judged our birth preferences and made sure that as much was honored as was possible given medical circumstances. 

We are so grateful for Lenore’s support and feel blessed that she is part of our baby girl’s story.


Birth Fee: $2000 to $3500

Postpartum Rate: $40 to $55

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Updated 3/23/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
3
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
12

Here is what a client named Navita Mittal has to say about working with Mairi:

We had the pleasure of working with Mairi during our pregnancy. Our decision of choosing Mairi as our doula was hands down the BEST DECISION we made during our pregnancy. What sets Mairi apart is her love and passion for the birthing process. Her depth of knowledge blew our mind and she is very data/evidence driven which is very educating and reassuring for first time parents. Additionally she is honest, generous and genuinely cares about your experience which really made her stand out.

Before childbirth: We entered the birthing process as complete noobs. Mairi patiently educated us about each and every stage and decisions involved in the process through evidence based course, in-person sessions and podcasts. Going through these sessions/material educated and enabled us to really own this process and make informed decisions. Mairi deeply cares about empowering parents and provides great feedback to drive even more clarity in decisions and birth plan. During childbirth: Childbirth is definitely one of the most challenging things especially for the mother. Having Mairi who has extensive knowledge and provides unwavering support by our side was a game changer. When unexpected things arose, she kept us informed and empowered. Throughout labor, her calming presence, comfort measures and reassuring guidance were indispensable, turning what could have been a daunting experience into one filled with confidence and comfort. She also beautifully captured those memories that we can cherish forever. After birth: Mairi provided hands-on assistance with breastfeeding and baby care and went above and beyond in connecting us with the right resources/ support groups. Overall, Mairi made this one of the most memorable & beautiful experiences. Her expertise, in-depth knowledge & empathy is unmatchable. I highly recommend her to everyone embarking on this beautiful journey!


Birth Fee: $1800 to $2200

Postpartum Rate: $35 to $50

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Updated 12/27/2023

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
1
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
1

Here is what a client named Katie & Austin Kidd has to say about working with Caro:

Caro was an absolute blessing to me and my family as we welcomed our first child, Evie, into the world. I connected with her through the Berkeley Parents Network and was immediately struck by her friendliness and calm presence in our introductory call. Caro came by our home for several prenatal visits, complete with helpful presentations to talk through, and a detailed birth plan outline that we filled out together. From laboring positions to pain management techniques, her knowledge and support helped us feel more prepared as first time parents, and helped our labor and delivery process go smoothly. Caro's background in biology gave her the perfect balance of evidence and empathy we were hoping to find in a doula. She consistently passed along helpful resources, and even helped me answer some obscure research questions of my own! Caro was also incredibly present and supportive during our labor and delivery process, first dropping by a few times during a multi-day induction attempt that ultimately didn't wind up taking, then showing up at 4 AM after my water broke in the middle of the night for our actual delivery a week later. Caro was there every step of the way, helping me work through the pushing phase and making sure I was remembering to drink water, and documenting the whole journey. She even wrote up a beautiful story of Evie's birth so we'd always remember the details of such a special day. Hearing her read through it during one of our postpartum visits brought tears to my eyes. I can't overstate what a joy it was to have Caro's help and support through this whole process. Being a first-time parent comes with a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and with Caro's help, I came out of my birth process feeling empowered. I would unreservedly recommend Caro for any growing family, and especially those—like mine—who are welcoming a new member for the first time.