Amanda Caixeta
Livermore, CA
Birth Fee
$700 to $3000
Postpartum Rate
$60 to $70
Availability Remarks: I am available for daytime and overnight care, including weekends, with a warm and flexible approach to support families whenever they need.
Birth Fee
$700 to $3000
Postpartum Rate
$60 to $70
1 years
6 years and 30 families served
Type of practice: Partnership with 1 other doula
Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
BA/BS

volunteer doula for low-income families, providing postpartum support and education.
My hourly rate ranges from $55 to $70, with travel costs included. To ensure meaningful and consistent support, I require a minimum of 6 hours for daytime sessions and 8 hours for overnight sessions. I also offer flexible packages to gently adapt to each family’s unique needs during their postpartum journey.
Livermore, CA
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4/7/2026
We cannot say enough good things about Amanda. Having her as our birth doula was hands down the best decision we made for our delivery. She was an absolute lifesaver and an unwavering pillar of support during the birth of our son, Yug.
When Neha’s labor intensified, Amanda’s calm and grounding presence completely transformed the energy in the room. She was right there with incredibly effective breathing techniques, coaching Neha through every single contraction. Her guidance helped Neha find a rhythm that genuinely managed the pain and kept her centered when things got tough.
Beyond her emotional support, Amanda’s deep knowledge of comfort measures and biomechanics was truly impressive. When we needed to get things moving, she expertly guided Neha through multiple birthing ball exercises. Her proactive approach and physical support with these movements made a huge difference and noticeably helped speed up the dilation process.
As a partner, it can be overwhelming to see your wife in pain, but Amanda not only empowered Neha, she also guided me on exactly how to be the best support system possible. She is knowledgeable, deeply compassionate, and completely dedicated to the families she helps. We are endlessly grateful to Amanda for helping us welcome Yug into the world and wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting parents!
2/24/2026
Amanda came to us as a birth recommendation. We spoke with a few doulas, and she was the only one who offered to meet us in person at no cost. English is not her first language, which made us feel a little unsure at first, but even so, we decided to choose her.
She made us feel comfortable and brought a great sense of calm and confidence. My labor progressed very quickly, and she arrived at the hospital in the middle of the night almost at the same time as I did. She knew about my fear of childbirth. She became my voice and helped me dilate very quickly with precise exercises. She was extremely respectful and attentive to my husband.
The medical team left much to be desired, and it was a traumatic experience. However, Amanda was there, encouraging me and protecting me in a way, making sure my birth was peaceful and that my wishes were respected. She was my voice.
Today I know that her presence and professionalism allowed me to have a beautiful birth experience, and we will be forever grateful.
1/23/2026
Amanda is a very professional and responsible person. Her work is impecable, she also has a positive attitude that always fill the ambient with love and care. I trust her and recomend her work to anybody that needs help but also expects an extra portion of kindness.
1/21/2026
Thank you for your exceptional support during my baby's first six weeks. Your dedication, warmth and professionalism will always be remembered.
1/20/2026
You were a true blessing during my baby’s first six weeks. Your kindness, knowledge, and calm presence gave me confidence and peace during such a delicate time. Thank you for taking such loving care of both my baby and me.
1/13/2026
Amanda was great with our newborn. Very professional, always on time, and with incredible skills to take care of the baby and help us in this moment. It made our first weeks with the baby so much smoother; I didn't realized how much that type of help was needed. I'd highly recommend Amanda as a doula.
11/10/2025
ll never forget how much Amanda helped me in those days. She cared for my baby with such patience and tenderness that I could finally relax and get some real sleep. She brought calm to my days, taught me little tricks that made everything easier. Because of her, I was able to enjoy my baby instead of just surviving the exhaustion. I’m endlessly thankful for her gentle heart and the comfort she brought to our family.
11/10/2025
Im so glad to have Amanda as a doula. She's outstanding gentle and well capable. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and confident as a mom. I never felt so vulnerable as during my postpartum and having her made total difference, I'm felling so grateful, thank you Amanda, you're the best
11/10/2025
I can’t thank to Amanda enough for everything she did for me and my baby. After giving birth naturally and facing some unexpected complications, the first days at home were incredibly hard. I was struggling emotionally and physically, breastfeeding was painful, and I felt lost and overwhelmed.
She came into my home with so much kindness, patience, and understanding. She helped me heal, guided me through breastfeeding with so much care, and made me feel truly supported. She went far beyond what she was hired to do, she was there for me in every possible way.
Thanks to her, I began to feel like myself again. Her presence brought peace, comfort, and confidence during one of the most vulnerable times of my life. I honestly don’t know how I would have made it through those first weeks without her.
If you’re a new mom looking for real support after birth, I can’t recommend her enough. She’s more than a doula, she’s a true angel in those early, fragile days of motherhood.
thank you Amanda
with love Cheryl and Nicholas Freeman
10/1/2025
I had the pleasure of having Amanda with me for three weeks, and then, thanks to her incredible support, my husband requested an extension for another three weeks. It was truly wonderful. She is very attentive, caring, and thoughtful. Whenever she held my baby, it was like magic; he would immediately calm down. During the time she was with me, she also helped a lot with my baby’s colic. She showed me how to do gentle massages that brought him so much relief. Her presence made such a difference for both me and my baby, and I’m deeply grateful for her care and dedication.
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