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Gabriela Mendes

Gabriela Mendes Doula

Concord, CA   Service range 35 miles

http://gabrielamendesdoula.com

Postpartum Rate

$55 to $70

Postpartum Rate

$55 to $70


Postpartum Doula Experience

1 years and 24 families served


Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Hospital Friendly Doula Training - Certified Postpartum Doula
  • ProDoula - Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Doula Training

  • Hospital Friendly Doula Training, November 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 0


Special Services Offered

  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Surrogates and intended parents

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

Fee Details

My postpartum doula rate starts at $55/hour. Final rates may vary based on the number of hours, type of support, and location. I offer personalized care plans tailored to each family’s needs, including both short-term and multi-week arrangements. I provide documentation for families seeking reimbursement through their benefits provider. Retainer fees are required to reserve dates, and invoices are issued weekly. I'm happy to discuss options during the initial consultation to create a schedule that works best for your family.

Service Area

Concord, CA Service range 35 miles

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Phuong

1/19/2026

We had a great experience working with Gabby in the middle of the newborn trenches. Having her support us overnight on weekends made such a meaningful difference during an exhausting and vulnerable time. She was calm, nurturing and incredibly knowledgeable - which allowed us to rest knowing our baby was in good hands. She offered helpful tips and recommendations while also respecting our preferences.

Gabby cared for our newborn baby with so much gentleness and confidence. We are so grateful for her dedication, professionalism and genuine care.

Christina

12/22/2025

Gabby was a wonderful night doula for our newborn.  Even though this is my second child, I still learned many baby caring tips from Gabby, especially when my baby had trouble sleeping at night.  I really appreciated that Gabby is always very patient, calm, and thoughtful about the little details to make our first few weeks as comfortable as possible.  

Aishna

10/22/2025

We had a wonderful experience with our night doula, Gabby. She is warm, kind, and very considerate. On her first visit, she even brought us thoughtful gifts, which meant so much. She taught us so much about caring for our newborn and treated our baby like her own. At night, she always kept the room dark and quiet, and she was so gentle and calm. She also helped around the house by folding baby laundry, washing bottles and pump parts, and even doing the dishes—always so quietly. Gabby also helped us set up a daytime routine for our baby that has worked beautifully. She was also fun to chat with during late-night feedings, and her presence always made us feel at ease. We will really miss her and are so grateful for everything she did for our family.

Annabel

10/22/2025

Gabriela checks ALL the boxes of an amazing night doula. She has a calming presence which was invaluable for the environment for both me and my baby. She is proactive about burping, diaper changes, infant massage, safety - all the essentials - and then goes above because she is so loving with newborns and has a special touch. You and your baby will be well cared for and loved. One of her best qualities is that she is so good at soothing babies and it is her MO to help mom get as much sleep as possible - she was able to strech my little one to rest for 6+ hours when no one else could get him to rest for more than 3-4 hours! I rested so much on the nights that she came, it was a dream, no pun intended <3 She is like a magician with her ability to soothe babies. I was so lucky to have her as my night doula. 

Kate

9/30/2025

Gaby was an incredible support for our family after welcoming baby #2. From the start, she brought such a calm and kind presence that we immediately felt comfortable and fully trusted her. She went above and beyond - proactively helping me manage postpartum challenges like C-section pain and hives, and getting our baby on a healthy sleep schedule while sharing tips we could continue on our own. Her communication was strong, she arranged reliable backup when needed, and she was always so personable and easy to be around. I truly looked forward to the nights she came. We are so grateful for her care and couldn’t imagine this chapter without her!

Megan Greene

8/31/2025

Postpartum help is the best money you’ll ever spend, especially the first few weeks. My husband and I knew practically nothing about caring for a baby and Gabby’s knowledge and experience were invaluable. We weren’t sure we would want to share that early time with someone and now I 100% recommend it. She set him up with good sleep habits that made it easier going forward. She guided us and answered our many questions. Her help was also very beneficial for my recovery. She cared for our new little guy with love and felt like his first friend! We were sad to see her go!

Hillary Marks

7/24/2025

I cannot recommend Gabriela enough. She cared for our daughter during the nights for the first two months. She is extremely professional, warm, and caring. Right from the start, she put us at ease so that we could relax and sleep, knowing our daughter was in great hands. Beyond taking care of our daughter during the nights, she offered some tips that were total gamechangers (and I sure wish I had known when I was taking care of our first child). She is amazing and any family would be lucky to have her in their lives. 

Hanna

4/13/2025

Gabriela was a huge help to our family when our second boy arrived. She provided excellent care to our newborn and helped as the rest of the family adjusted to the transition, including the baby's needy toddler brother. I had some complications from breastfeeding, including mastitis, and Gabriela provided helpful guidance and support as I recovered and got back on track. Gabriela is a proactive communicator and was flexible with our family's needs. She's reliable and responsible, personally training and arranging for coverage when there were scheduling conflicts. Our baby loves Gabriela and I definitely would recommend her to other families. 

KR Hart

4/13/2025

Gabriela has been a lifesaver on our postpartum journey. She has been with us since the first night we brought home our baby, and her guidance has assured a healthy, thriving environment for our child.

Gabriela is knowledgeable, observant and detail-oriented; she understands babies’ needs and communicates well with parents. She has plenty of helpful tips and tricks regarding development, physical needs and emotional support. If she doesn’t immediately know the answer to a question, she researches and gets back to us ASAP. Importantly, she is also kind, patient and empathetic.

We feel lucky to have Gabby through our fourth trimester. She is clearly invested in her families and dedicated to her work. She is truly a pleasure to work with and we will miss her dearly when she moves on.

Tiffany

3/22/2025

We are so thankful to have found Gabby less than a month before the baby arrived. We knew that we wanted a doula who would not only be hands-on with the baby, but also educational and supportive with us as first-time parents. She did exactly that and more!

Gabby proactively recommended a pump that increased my breastmilk supply, made her schedule available to show us how to give the first bath, and checked in on my own postpartum recovery. Our fussy baby was calm whenever Gabby was around. Thank you for everything, Gabby!

Blake Walsh

1/12/2025

It was an absolute pleasure working with Gabby as our family transitioned to four (we have a 3 year old as well). Gabby exudes warmth, kindness, care, and concern, all of which are critical attributes as any new mother enters and navigates the postpartum period. Gabby was also so wonderful with our baby boy, and for that we are of course so grateful. We wholeheartedly credit Gabby to helping us transition baby boy to a great sleep schedule early on. The extra rest during the nighttime enabled me to be the best mother to my two boys during the day, and for that I am also so grateful to Gabby! Gabby was also incredibly prompt and communicative. Postpartum is a challenging journey, whether it is your first, second, or third time.  Gabby was the perfect person to have for support along the way. You can see how much Gabby loves her work, caring for newborns, and supporting new mothers.

Claire

11/2/2024

Gaby was a wonderful support to me and my family after my 2nd son was born. She was always warm, funny, compassionate and respectful, and offered welcome tips and advice but it never felt like she was pushing anything, and she always respected my wishes and followed my decisions. She was incredibly sweet and loving with my son, and maybe most importantly, she was great company for me during those early overnight feeds. I would highly recommend Gaby to anyone looking for postpartum support - she's amazing!

Victoria

10/24/2024

It was a pleasure working with Gabby during my postpartum recovery. She provided care for the morning and afternoon shift. Her help included caring, feeding, and changing the baby, washing bottles and breast pump accessories, and the occasional laundry for the baby. 

Hugo B

9/3/2024

Gabriela was our backup doula and worked with us for almost three months, coming in 1-2 times a week. With her extensive experience and warm energy, she brought a maternal vibe to our home that made a significant difference for our baby and our journey as parents. Gabriela was truly tuned into our son, intuitively understanding his needs in a way that only someone with deep maternal instincts could. Her calming presence and energy created a peaceful environment in our home, which was invaluable during those early, often stressful, days.

We always appreciated how attentive she was to our son's needs and the care she demonstrated. Gabriela was more than just professional; she brought her experience as a mother, always working closely with our primary doula and us to ensure our son's well-being. She was a great listener, easy to work with, and constantly looked for ways to be helpful around the house. Her amazing "can do" attitude and proactive approach meant she often anticipated what needed to be done, contributing greatly to the overall harmony in our home. We are incredibly grateful for the support and care Gabriela provided during this crucial time in our lives.

Lauren

8/12/2024

Gabriela started helping us with our baby at night as soon as we got home from the hospital. As new parents, having her support was a life saver, allowing us to get much-needed rest. She taught us how to set up a great sleep environment for the baby, and thanks to her, our baby sleeps well at night, wakes up on time for feedings, and rarely fusses. Our baby was cared for so well, and if possible, I would love to continue working with Gabriela. She made a huge difference in those early weeks!

Theresa

6/14/2024

Gabi was a wonderful resource for our family as we navigated the tough newborn months! Her calm and caring attitude and also experience as a mother brought such comfort to our little girl and also gave mom a needed break to adjust to my new life as a first time parent. I would highly recommend her for any family who is looking for help caring for their new little one as they navigate new or even repeated walks through parenthood. 

Postpartum Availability for Gabriela Mendes

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