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
5 years and 6 births attended
5 years and 12 families served
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
BA/BS

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.
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.
San Mateo, CA
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8/31/2026
I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to Clao Ferreira for the wonderful support you provided over those two days. Having you with us made such a difference during a pivotal moment for our family.
Your steady presence, care, and expertise allowed us to build complete trust in you from day one, giving us total peace of mind when we needed it most. We are so grateful for your guidance and warmth.
Warmly,
Murali
8/21/2026
Clau was an exceptional caregiver for my son from when he was about 7 months old until he was around 18 months old, while I was working. She took care of him seamlessly, following his daily routine, including feeding, changing, playing, trips to the park, and walks, always with so much love, patience, and care.
She has such a wonderful energy and always has a smile on her face. My son absolutely loved her and had so much fun with her. I always felt completely comfortable knowing he was in her care.
Clau became a part of our family, and she is still very much present in our lives. She has continued to be part of our special moments and has attended my son’s birthdays over the years, including his 5th birthday party last July. It meant so much to us to have her there celebrating this special milestone with our family!
I wholeheartedly recommend Clau to any family looking for a loving, trustworthy, responsible, and caring caregiver. She is truly special to our family, and we feel very lucky to have had her care for our son. Any family would be fortunate to have her.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-21-2026
= Available. Calendar last updated: 08-21-2026