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Clao Ferreira

Clao Doula Services LLC

San Mateo, CA

Birth Fee

$1400 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$60 to $75

Availability Remarks: Available for daytime and overnight care, short-term newborn support, travel and flexible schedules. Currently accepting new families.

Birth Fee

$1400 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$60 to $75


Birth Doula Experience

5 years and 6 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

5 years and 12 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth Professionals International - Certified Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Childbirth Professionals International - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • Childbirth Professionals International, October 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

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

Postpartum limits/restrictions: I provide support fior newborns and infants. I’m comfortable working with pets, non-smoking households and families of diverse backgrounds. Travel outside the Bay Area may be considered on a case by case basis.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? No Home Births


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Parenting consulting
  • Photography - Birth
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Ongoing support and advocacy for families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery and newborn transitions. Active member of the bay area doula community, dedicated to respectful caregiving, family centered support and continuing education programs in newborn care and postpartum support.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Fee Details

Birth doula support ranges from $1,400–$1,500 and includes prenatal support, continuous labor and birth support, comfort measures, emotional and informational support, and immediate postpartum support. Postpartum care ranges from $60–$75/hour depending on schedule and care needs. Daytime and overnight newborn care are available, with support including feeding, soothing, diapering, newborn routines, light baby-related laundry and parent recovery.

Service Area

San Mateo, CA

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Client Testimonials for Clao Ferreira

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Ankita Likhar

8/15/2026

Clao has been an amazing support during my postpartum journey. She helped us right after we brought our baby home. She is compassionate, loving and caring towards the baby and mother both. I am a first time mom so she helped me navigate through basic questions and necessities for a new born. She was always welcoming and my baby was comfortable with her from day 1. Our baby was a little underweight at birth and pediatrician had told us to follow specific schedule for feeding and sleeping and Clao made sure the schedule is followed without any exception without compromising on mother's health. Our baby is now at healthy weight and I feel confident about taking care of the baby too due to Clao's direction and support. She would be a great help for anyone looking for postpartum support.

Julia

7/30/2026

Clao is an experienced and empathetic professional with many years of experience providing exceptional care to newborn and babies. I first witnessed Clao's care of newborn via a friend who contracted her services. Seeing her level of experience and care, I knew I could trust her with my own baby.

Clao took care of my newborn with love and confidently managed the situation when my baby was having difficulty falling/staying asleep while I was out.

She is very skilled, trustworty, kind, and friendly.

I recommend her services without hesitation!

Maliha K

7/26/2026

Clao was our postpartum doula for our son, Adam. She immediately demonstrated a deep, practical knowledge of newborn care and infant development. She radiated a calm and energetic warmth, which was helpful for baby and parents alike. She was dependable, proactive, and organized. Communication with her was seamless - we were all partners in our infant’s care, with Clao respecting our choices as parents. I could not have asked for a more competent and caring postpartum doula, and give her the highest possible recommendation. Thank you, Clao! 

Pooja B

7/22/2026

Clao was an exceptional postpartum doula and caregiver for our newborn. She cared for him full-time and provided dependable, loving support while I returned to work. She is organized, kind, responsible, and incredibly reliable. She was always punctual, communicated well, and consistently went above and beyond to help our family. On several occasions, she even took our son to his doctor’s appointments when I was unable to attend, giving me complete peace of mind. I wholeheartedly recommend Clao to any family looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and experienced caregiver.

Sara Untiedt

7/7/2026

Clao was an incredible support during the birth of my first baby. She made me feel safe, informed, and cared for every step of the way. Her kindness, knowledge, and calming presence made such a difference that I chose to have her by my side again for the birth of my second baby. I highly recommend her to any family looking for a compassionate and experienced doula.
Thank you, Clao!

Birth Availability for Clao Ferreira

= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-15-2026

Postpartum Availability for Clao Ferreira

= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-15-2026

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