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Thais M. Schweitzer

The Dream Doula

San Mateo, CA Service range 35 miles

http://www.thedreamdoula.me

Birth Fee

$2200 to $2600

Postpartum Rate

$55 to $60

Availability Remarks: Daytime doula only.

Birth Fee

$2200 to $2600

Postpartum Rate

$55 to $60


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Birth Doula Experience

2 years and 25 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

4 years and 40 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth Professionals International - Certified Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth Professionals International - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • Childbirth Professionals International, January 2021

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 2 to 3 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Babywearing education
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Infant massage education
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Parenting consulting
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Special Services
  • TENS units rental
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

Fee Details

Birth doula package includes: 2 prenatal childbirth preparation visits, the delivery day, 1 postpartum visit - $2,200. Daytime postpartum doula support $55.00/hour.

Service Area

San Mateo, CA Service range 35 miles

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Vishakha

4/8/2024

The day I interviewed Thais, I immediately knew she is the one I would like to have besides me, for my delivery. 
My son was born in January this year, we decided to have a birth and delivery doula just a few days before my delivery. Thais was the first one we interviewed and I didn't want to interview anyone else. She has a very calm personality, she is just perfect to have around you in a chaotic environment like the labour room.
Thais is quite knowledgeable and was very helpful during my delivery where the induction itself lasted for three days. She cared for me like my own family, while I was completely immobilized in the hospital bed. It gave me a lot of peace of mind and confidence to have some like her around me. 
I am still in touch with her and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a positive birthing experience. 

A. Carrico

4/1/2024

Thais took such thoughtful and wonderful care of our little boy. We were so grateful to have her as our postpartum doula. She is incredibly considerate, organized, and nonjudgmental. Truly a pleasure to have her in our home. We trusted her completely throughout the entire process, and she was indispensable in helping us figure out everything as new parents, from diapering, feeding bottles, bathing, etc. She is very patient and takes good care of the recovering mother. She has a sweet gentle personality that is perfect for the delicate first few weeks. We highly recommend working with her!

Aline Souza Da Silva

1/12/2024

We had the pleasure of working with Thaís, an exceptional doula for the birth of my child, and I cannot speak highly enough of her services. From the very beginning of our journey, she exhibited unwavering support, knowledge, and compassion that made a significant difference in our birthing experience. Throughout the prenatal period, she provided invaluable guidance and emotional support for me, my husband and even my mom. Thaís took the time to understand and create our birth plan, answered all our questions, and helped us feel well-prepared and confident. In the postpartum period, she continued to offer support, providing guidance on newborn care and breastfeeding. Her follow-up visits and availability for questions were greatly appreciated during those initial weeks of parenthood. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had her by our side, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking the support of a doula during their pregnancy and birth journey. Thaís is, without a doubt, a truly remarkable doula.

Fran Prakash

1/5/2024

I had the pleasure of working with Thais as my birth doula for my recent delivery and it was truly a game changer. From the moment I met her, I felt comfortable and supported. She listened to my concerns and desires for my birth and was able to provide me with valuable information and resources throughout my pregnancy.
During labor, she was an invaluable source of physical and emotional support. She helped me to find positions that were comfortable and effective for managing the pain, and she was always available to offer words of encouragement and reassurance.
I highly recommend working with her to any expecting parent. The support and guidance she provides can make a huge difference in the birthing experience. Thais, helped me to have a positive and empowered birth, and I am grateful to have had her by my side.

Amanda R

12/18/2023

My husband and I were incredibly fortunate to have found Thais as our birth doula just days before we welcomed our little one into the world, and we cannot express our gratitude enough for her invaluable support. Thais went above and beyond to make our birthing experience a positive and memorable one.

From our very first meeting, Thais demonstrated her dedication and expertise. She took the time to thoroughly explain the labor process, patiently answering all of our questions and alleviating our concerns. Her warm and non-judgmental approach instantly put us at ease, and we felt truly supported in every decision we made.

One of the aspects that truly stood out was Thais' commitment to preparing us for the big day. During our second session, she guided us through a series of helpful labor-easing stretches and provided a comprehensive walkthrough of our nursery, teaching us how to confidently use various baby items, including the breast pump and carrying wrap. Her attention to detail and practical advice were immensely reassuring for first-time parents like us.

When the day of our baby's arrival finally arrived, Thais proved to be an indispensable part of our birthing team. Her calming presence was a source of immense comfort, both for me and my husband. Thais seamlessly collaborated with our medical professionals and nurses, facilitating clear and open communication. She guided us through important decisions with care and respect, ensuring that our birth plan was honored and our preferences were respected.

Thais's unwavering support made the entire birthing process a positive and empowering experience. We are beyond grateful for her expertise, kindness, and unwavering support throughout our journey. We wholeheartedly recommend Thais as a birth doula.

Thais, thank you for being a truly exceptional birth doula and for helping us welcome our little one into the world with such love and positivity.

Lavanya c

12/13/2023

I had an incredibly positive experience with Thais. Her support was invaluable throughout the prenatal, entire birthing process and the initial days of postpartum. Thais provided emotional reassurance, helpful guidance, and a calming presence. Thais walked us through the birthing process and provided guidance in advocating for our choices. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and knowledgeable support during childbirth.

S. Westwood

12/2/2023

We were looking to hire a postpartum night doula to take care of our newborn son for his first eight weeks. I was unsure if I could trust a stranger to stay in my house over night and care for my tiny baby (much less enough to sleep soundly), but I also knew I wanted help in those difficult first weeks. I wanted to be able to sleep better for my own mental health, give my son a solid sleep foundation we could build on, and learn about breastfeeding and newborn care. We found all of that with Thais, and we could not have asked for a better doula. 

We met with her a couple of times during my pregnancy which allowed us to start developing a relationship so it didn't feel like a stranger was coming to the house once the baby was born. In those in prenatal visits, she provided advice on baby products and how to best set up the nursery and house. We really valued those initial visits, and we learned so much. 

For the postpartum portion, Thais was always on time and communicative. She was caring, thoughtful and professional. She took care of me--always making sure I had water while I was breastfeeding and giving suggestions when asked--and my son. She has a wealth of experience and always knew what to do and how to soothe him. I couldn't imagine trusting someone so early, but I could with Thais and it allowed us to start off parenthood more confidently and with more sleep!

I cannot recommend Thais highly enough.

Yasmin Afsar

10/12/2023

We hired Thais as a postpartum doula for our first baby, which was easily one of the best decisions we could have made. I immediately felt comfortable with her during our first conversation - she is such a warm and thoughtful person who has so much empathy for stressed out parents-to-be! We interviewed several doulas but in the end it was clear Thais just felt like the right fit to help us start out our lives as parents: knowledgeable and confident but not overbearing or judgmental. She taught us everything — burping positions, all the varieties of swaddles, different products to make nursing and pumping more comfortable and successful, sponge and tub bathing, nail trimming, strategies for tummy time, using more complicated baby carriers, proper bottle and pump part hygiene and suggestions for products we’d need to keep everything clean, setting up a good changing station, tricks for keeping a sleepy baby awake during marathon feeding sessions, folding tiny baby clothes and keeping the nursery beautifully organized….the list goes on and on. She is so natural with newborns and always made our baby laugh and smile even from just a few weeks old. He loved spending time with her and she was almost always able to keep him occupied or asleep so we could get in a daytime nap after a rough night. Thais has so many great personality attributes: amazing work ethic (she always saw things that needed to be done and just did them without anyone asking her),  punctual, great at communicating, flexible and clear about scheduling week to week, kind and reassuring (whenever we were in a panic leaving the doctors office she’d remind us she’s seen so many babies, and our child was growing and healthy and happy and totally fine), and a deep interest in all things related to newborn care. I wish we could have hired her for longer but at least with the time we had with her we felt like we got really good training. We would 100% recommend her.

Roman Aleksandrenko

9/24/2023

Future parents,

Thais has proven to be the best partner in bringing our baby, Daniel, into the world. Choosing her as our doula was hands down the best decision we made to make this experience as comfortable as possible.

Her help in getting everything ready for Daniel's arrival made the lead-up to the big day so much smoother. Her knowledge and professionalism really stood out, and we felt so prepared.

When the birthing process took an unexpected turn and lasted over two days due to induction, her support was a game-changer. Her pain management techniques were a lifesaver, and her genuine care for my wife made all the difference.

This was our first baby, and our goal was to make it a comfortable experience, one that would make us want to do it all over again. Thanks to Thais, it was exactly that. Her unwavering support, guidance, and kindness turned what could have been a daunting experience into something beautiful.

Thais, you're not just a doula to us; you're a friend who helped us through one of the most important moments of our lives. We can't thank you enough for being there for us.

Thank you!

Gaby & Roman

Kelly Diep

5/25/2023

Thais was our postpartum night doula for six weeks after our son was born.  She did a wonderful job helping us at night and providing relief and comfort during a very stressful and tiring time during the newborn stage.  She was always on time, willing to go above and beyond (e.g., she took the initiative to organize the nursery) and was always very professional.  She cared deeply about our son and provided helpful advice, particularly with regards to nursing and our son's sleeping.  As first time parents, we appreciated all of her guidance, which was always provided without judgment.  She was also receptive to our wishes.  I slept better knowing she was watching over our son. I already miss her and would definitely recommend her to any family. 

Katerina

4/18/2023

I can highly recommend Thais. I am confident that my successful VBA2C (vaginal birth after 2 c-sections) happened only due to Thais's support. Thais is extremely educated, kind and supportive person. She was advocating for me in the hospital when doctors were not supportive to my decisions. Thais knows many massaging techniques that significantly decreased the pain during contractions. Moreover, I felt very comfortable to be with Thais in delivery room and we even had a very nice laugh between the contractions :)

Niro

4/3/2023

My wife and I had our first child recently and as first time parents we were unprepared for all that entailed. After coming home from the hospital, Thais was there to greet us and help us as we transitioned from the hospital to our new life at home. She worked with our family for several weeks, taking care of our daughter and helping to clean up after all the baby related things (which is surprisingly a lot for a newborn). I would highly recommend hiring her to help you if you are looking for it!

Nico E.

3/29/2023

Highly recommend Thais who is knowledgeable, caring and a pleasure to work with. My wife and I asked Thais to help as a night nurse for five nights and were incredibly happy with her services. She was punctual every evening and highly autonomous in caring for our 6-week old baby during the night while we were sleeping. As an added bonus, she gave us great advice and we loved the detailed summary she sent in the moring reporting on how the night went.

Prerna Gupta

3/24/2023

Thais is an exceptional doula and a wonderful person, and we were so lucky to have her as our doula. She first started working with us when our original doula had to go out of town unexpectedly. Our son immediately took to her and loved her very much. When our doula came back, we asked Thais to stay to care for our son on weekends, because we just couldn't part with her! Thais is a natural with babies. She has a gentle, loving energy that babies immediately sense. She has an incredible instinct with how to make babies happy and keep them calm, and I learned so much from her as a first-time mother. Thais is also very calm herself and never gets flustered or perturbed. She is hard-working, reliable, proactive, thoughtful, honest, creative, loving, warm and kind. She brings a wealth of experience in childcare and applies that knowledge to every aspect of her job. I trusted her completely with the wellbeing of our son, and when she was with him, I felt at ease knowing he was in the best possible care. I can't say enough good things about Thais! Any family would be lucky to have her as their doula.

Birth Availability for Thais M. Schweitzer

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-31-2024

Postpartum Availability for Thais M. Schweitzer

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-31-2024