BloomNest Postpartum Doula
San Leandro, CA
Service range 30 miles
Postpartum Rate
$65 to $75
Availability Remarks: Available for daytime and overnight postpartum support throughout the Bay Area. My schedule is flexible, and availability may vary. Please contact me to discuss your dates and care needs.
Postpartum Rate
$65 to $75
5 years and 24 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 2
Postpartum limits/restrictions: no

My standard rate is $70 per hour. For families booking more than four weeks of continuous support, I offer a reduced rate of $65 per hour. Services are provided under a written contract, and fees may vary depending on the schedule, location, length of care, and the family’s specific needs. I offer overnight postpartum support, newborn care, daytime assistance, and gentle sleep guidance. Customized packages and payment plans may be available upon request.
San Leandro, CA
Service range 30 miles
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10/2/2026
Raika was an incredible support to our family during the postpartum period. She is professional, dependable, calm, and very knowledgeable about newborn care. She quickly understood our baby’s needs and helped establish a gentle, consistent sleep routine that made a noticeable difference. Her guidance gave us confidence and allowed us to get much-needed rest. We always felt that our baby was safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. We highly recommend Raika to any family looking for compassionate and experienced postpartum support. We will missed her,and everthing she had done for us!
7/22/2026
Raika is reliable, trustworthy, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping families thrive during the postpartum period. We always felt completely comfortable leaving our baby in her care, knowing our little one was safe, loved, and in the best hands.
If you’re looking for a postpartum doula who goes above and beyond, I cannot recommend Raika highly enough. She made an unforgettable difference in our family’s journey, and we will always be grateful for her care and support.
6/18/2026
I had the privilege of working with Raika ,during my postpartum journey for seven weeks after the birth of my baby, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
From the very beginning, she provided exceptional support, guidance, and reassurance during what can be a challenging and emotional time for new parents. Her knowledge of newborn care, infant feeding, sleep routines, and postpartum recovery was invaluable. She was always patient, compassionate, attentive, and responsive to both my baby’s needs and my own.
Thanks to her support, I quickly gained confidence in my role as a new mother and felt empowered to care for my baby with greater ease and assurance. Her practical guidance helped me establish consistent feeding, sleep, and daily routines that brought structure and calm to our household. She also provided thoughtful support for my physical and emotional recovery, helping make my postpartum healing process smoother and less overwhelming.
Her professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for our family’s well-being were evident in every interaction. Having her support during those first seven weeks made a tremendous difference in my postpartum experience, allowing me to focus on bonding with my baby while feeling supported every step of the way.
I am deeply grateful for her dedication, expertise, and kindness, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her services to any family seeking postpartum support. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey and for helping us navigate this special season with confidence, stability, and peace of mind.
6/10/2026
I am so grateful for the support and care I received from Raika over the past three months. From the very beginning, she was compassionate, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and provide reassurance whenever I needed it.
Her support made such a positive difference during an important time in my life. She was patient, encouraging, and always made me feel comfortable and confident. I truly appreciated her dedication and the genuine care she showed throughout our time together.
I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, dependable, and experienced doula. Her support was invaluable, and I am thankful to have had her by my side during this journey.
4/29/2026
She was incredibly knowledgeable about newborn care, sleep routines, and soothing techniques, which made a huge difference in helping us feel more confident as new parents. Whether it was guiding us through feeding, helping our baby settle, or simply offering reassurance during those long nights, she was always patient, kind, and attentive.
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