San Jose, CA
Postpartum Rate
$55 to $65
Postpartum Rate
$55 to $65
1 years and 10 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 2
BA/BS

Bringing a newborn home can feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide non-judgmental, compassionate support so parents feel confident and empowered to thrive in the postpartum period. I offer evidence-based newborn care, feeding support (breastfeeding & bottle feeding), diapering, soothing, and sleep routine guidance. I also provide hands-on support for the birthing parent, including physical and emotional care, and creating a calm, nurturing environment. I have experience supporting premature babies, twins, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and I adapt my care to meet each family’s unique needs. Support is available during the day or overnight, with flexible shift lengths. Phone/Text: (650) 398-9569 Email: dudasmid.doula@gmail.com
San Jose, CA
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2/3/2026
We had to find another doula just four days before the birth, and Duda truly came to our rescue on very short notice. From our first contact, she was professional, accommodating, and resourceful.
When she began caring for our newborn — who was not an easy baby — she showed an impressive level of flexibility and deep knowledge, always focused on helping both us and our baby. She was consistently available, punctual, and incredibly well-versed in the world of newborns.
Duda is a calm, no-drama person, and during a very challenging time, she was a real peace of mind for us. I highly recommend her.
2/3/2026
We had to find another doula just four days before the birth, and Duda truly came to our rescue on very short notice. From our first contact, she was professional, accommodating, and resourceful.
When she began caring for our newborn — who was not an easy baby — she showed an impressive level of flexibility and deep knowledge, always focused on helping both us and our baby. She was consistently available, punctual, and incredibly well-versed in the world of newborns.
Duda is a calm, no-drama person, and during a very challenging time, she was a real peace of mind for us. I highly recommend her.
2/2/2026
We had a wonderful experience with Eduarda as our doula. We trusted her immediately and were so grateful to her. She is calm, friendly, knowledgeable, competent and it is clear how much she cares for the famiy and newborns. She was always on time and a clear communicator. We could not recommend her enough!
11/12/2025
My family had the pleasure of working with Duda while our regular night doula was on vacation and subsequently out sick, and she exceeded every expectation. She trained with our doula beforehand and was incredibly respectful in learning the flow of our home and the routines we’ve established. From the very first night, she stepped right in with such ease and confidence, supporting our household exactly the way we needed.
She cared for our twins flawlessly — it was immediately clear how highly capable and experienced she is. Taking care of twins is no easy job, from managing feedings for two, tracking who ate what, soothing two babies back to sleep, and juggling different needs, Duda managed all of this with grace, confidence, and empathy. On top of providing exceptional baby care throughout the night, she even made time for laundry and some light meal prep, which was such godsend during the newborn twin period.
One thing that truly stood out was how thoughtful she was toward me as a mother. She was reassuring, calm, and grounding — exactly what you hope for in overnight support. At one point she told me, “I’ve got it, you get some rest,” and it meant so much. Instead of feeling like I had to explain or oversee everything, I truly felt taken care of.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Duda. She is reliable, warm, attentive, and exceptionally skilled. Any family would be lucky to have her.
11/3/2025
I have used Eduarda doula service for almost 2 months and I have no words to describe her professional , dedication and all the love puts in to her work . My husband and I named her " the baby whisper " . She is also have this ability to make us (parents) calm and comfortable with her presence in our home . I highly recommend Eduarda ! If you want a peace of mind , don't think twice ... She is only THE BEST !
11/2/2025
Duda was such a gift. She was so warm, calm, and just really knew what she was doing. She always seemed to know exactly what I needed before I even said anything. She made everything feel so much easier and less scary, and I honestly don’t know how we would’ve done it without her. She’s just so good at what she does — we felt so cared for the whole time.
10/30/2025
We worked with Eduarda for six weeks in June, starting from the day we came home from the hospital with our baby. From the very beginning, she was warm, caring, and attentive, not just with our baby, but with us too.
She has great communication skills and made us feel comfortable and supported through every step. Even before the birth, Eduarda came to our home to check the nursery setup and helped us feel confident that everything was ready.
During her time with us, she was reliable, thoughtful, and always one step ahead of what we needed. Her presence brought a lot of calm and reassurance to those early weeks.
We’re so grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a postpartum doula.
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