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Susy Caracas

Baby and Doula Care

Irvine, CA   Service range 12 miles

https://www.babyndoulacare.com/

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Postpartum Rate

$70 to $85

Availability Remarks: Certified Postpartum Doula with advanced training in NICU care, newborn care, and lactation education. Day and overnight support. Serving Orange County Families.

Postpartum Rate

$70 to $85


Postpartum Doula Experience

15 years and 52 families served


Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, June 2020
  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, May 2024
  • Cornerstone Doula Trainings, February 2025

Type of practice: Independent contractor with a doula agency

Clients per month: 1 to 2

Postpartum limits/restrictions: I strive to support a wide variety of families and home environments. For health and safety reasons, I ask that families disclose any smoking, significant indoor air quality concerns, or communicable illnesses in the household prior to services. I am comfortable working in homes with pets and enjoy supporting diverse family structures and parenting approaches.


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Babywearing education
  • Childbirth education services
  • Infant massage education
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Newborn care specialist
  • NICU support for parents
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Parenting consulting
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep educator
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I am deeply committed to supporting families, caregivers, and maternal health professionals through volunteer service, mentorship, and advocacy. I currently volunteer with women’s shelters and as a Spanish-speaking volunteer for the Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine, helping connect families with resources and emotional support. I also mentor aspiring and newly certified Newborn Care Specialists (NCS), supporting professional growth and continuing education. My previous leadership roles include serving as Director of Community Affairs for the U.S. Nanny Association and co-founding Cuidando Ángeles NCS, an accredited Spanish-language training program that educated and empowered hundreds of doulas and newborn care professionals. I have also volunteered with organizations serving underserved communities, including Latino Health Access and Joy in Birthing Foundation, and completed The Cherry Blossom Program: Supporting Families Through Milk Donation After Loss. I am passionate about educating, mentoring, and connecting families and professionals while helping create a more informed, inclusive, and supportive postpartum community.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Service Area

Irvine, CA Service range 12 miles

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Client Testimonials for Susy Caracas

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Raffaella

9/25/2026

Susy is an absolutely amazing doula. She took the best possible care of our first baby, and then, a few years later, was there for us again with our second. Over the years, she became so much more than our doula — she became a friend, a trusted guide, and very quickly, a true part of our family.
Susy supported us in every possible way. She gave us invaluable advice, answered every question (and there were many!), and reassured us whenever we felt worried or overwhelmed. Even on the days when she wasn’t physically with us, she would check in and continue to support us. She was there for us both practically and emotionally, and that made an enormous difference during such an intense, exhausting, and vulnerable time.
Her experience and knowledge are truly impressive, but what makes Susy so special is the natural way she connects with a baby and the calm, reassuring presence she brings into a home. She has a wonderful ability to make everything feel a little easier and more manageable. Even on the most exhausting days, she would walk through the door and somehow everyone’s spirits would immediately lift.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Susy by our side for both of our babies. She gave us not only exceptional care and guidance, but also confidence, reassurance, and so many wonderful memories during those precious early days.
We will always be deeply grateful to her and would recommend Susy wholeheartedly to any new parent looking for someone truly caring, knowledgeable, and special.

Amy

9/23/2026

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Susy support our family through the newborn stage twice — first with our daughter, and then again with our son. The fact that we asked her to come back for our second baby probably says everything about how much we trust and value her.

What makes Susy truly special is her extraordinary ability to read a baby. She is incredibly sensitive to even the smallest cues and seems to understand what a baby needs before the rest of us do. Our daughter and son were very different babies, and Susy never relied on a one-size-fits-all approach. She took the time to understand each baby’s temperament, feeding and sleep patterns, what soothed them, and what they needed at each stage, then adjusted her care accordingly. Everything felt thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely tailored to the individual baby.

Her newborn care is exceptional, and she also gave us thoughtful guidance around sleep and helped us establish better rhythms in a gentle, responsive way.

Just as importantly, Susy took wonderful care of us as new parents. Especially the first time around, she taught us so much, helped us understand our baby better, and gave us an enormous amount of guidance, comfort and reassurance during a period that can feel very overwhelming.

Susy is calm, warm, deeply caring and exceptionally good at what she does. We trusted her completely with both of our children and could not recommend her more highly to any family looking for truly attentive, individualized newborn care.

Alma Freeman

9/18/2026

Susy has truly been a blessing to our family. She was amazing with our twins and now with our granddaughter. She has such a natural gift, and the loving routine she creates helps them feel happy, secure and content. As a grandmother, it’s been wonderful to witness. We are so grateful for Susy! ??

Andre Contreras

9/17/2026

I am so incredibly grateful to have had Susy Caracas by my side during such a special and life-changing experience. From the moment we met, Susy made me feel heard, supported, and cared for. She brought such a calm, loving, and reassuring presence that made me feel safe and confident throughout the entire journey.

Susy went above and beyond to support me—not only physically, but emotionally as well. She was patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and always knew exactly how to make me feel a little more at ease when things became overwhelming. I never felt alone because I knew she was there for me every step of the way.

Having Susy as my doula was truly a blessing. She helped turn what could have been a stressful experience into one that I will always remember with so much love and gratitude. I genuinely felt like I had someone in my corner who truly cared about me and my experience.

Thank you, Susy, for your kindness, your patience, your encouragement, and for being such an incredible source of support. I will always be grateful for everything you did for me and my family. 

If you’re considering a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend Susy Caracas. She is truly amazing! 

Anna M. Boyle

6/8/2025

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Susy who supported our family a night nanny. From the very first evening, Susy brought  a calming presence into our home. She is professional, nurturing, and endlessly reassuring. She cared for our newborn with such expertise and gentle attention allowing us to get the rest we so desperately needed in those early weeks. We always felt completely confident that our baby was in the very best hands. Beyond her work overnight, Susy was a phenomenal resource for all things baby related including sleep routines, feeding support, health concerns, and calming techniques. Susy always made me feel cared for as new mom. She is the ideal mix of warmth and knowledge. She never rushed us and always made us feel empowered in our choices. If you’re lucky enough to have Susy support your family, you will be in the best hands. She was a gift to us and we love her very much! 

Nicki Stone

3/17/2025

Susy is seriously the best postpartum doula!! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and caring but she offers 24/7 support answering calls, texts anything you need even when she's not with you during the day. She took such great care of me and my little boy and taught me so much in the fourth trimester and she's become basically apart of my family! Her services also include connecting with a network of other doulas, nanny's and childcare support, I could not speak more highly of her and her business! Just had my second baby and so happy to have her back with me during the nights to help me recover and adjust to having two kids!

Christina P

3/11/2025

Susy was beyond anything we could have ever hoped for. She was knowledgeable, kind, loving, and easy to have around. She is always one step ahead in caring properly for the baby and does everything with a caring and gentle touch. She is a true angel and there is not one thing we would change about our experience working with her. She is amazing! 

SY

2/23/2025

I cannot recommend Susy highly enough! From the moment we connected, she brought a sense of calm, reassurance, and expertise that made all the difference in our postpartum journey. She took the time to truly understand our needs, answer all our questions, and provide unwavering emotional and physical support.

Susy is an invaluable source of knowledge and encouragement, making the transition into parenthood smoother. She showed so much kindness and patience, ensuring we felt supported both emotionally and physically.

If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated doula, look no further than Susy! We are forever grateful for her care and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for the best experience possible!

Cathy WD

2/22/2025

I am beyond grateful for the incredible support my doula  Susy Caracas and her team provided me and my baby girl ten months ago. As a single mom, those first six months were both beautiful and challenging, but Susy was there every step of the way, guiding, educating, and offering unwavering support. From late night feedings to understanding my baby’s needs, she gave me the confidence and knowledge to navigate motherhood with love and assurance. Her kindness, patience, and expertise made all the difference in my journey. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better person to be by my side. Thank you for your dedication and care, you are a blessing...we love you !

Alexandra C

2/20/2025

Susy has been a God send for our family. She is so knowledgeable and really answered all of our questions that arose. She is not only great with our son, but she has been amazing with us parents, as well. Highly recommend Susy and her services! 

Postpartum Availability for Susy Caracas

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