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Jane Mandall

Gentle Hands Postpartum Care

Alameda, CA   Service range 20 miles None

Postpartum Rate

Not specified

Black Doula Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Postpartum Rate

Not specified


Postpartum Doula Experience

2 years and 20 families served


Doula Training

  • Doulas By The Bay, April 2023
  • Doulas By The Bay, April 2023
  • ProDoula, September 2025

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3


Special Services Offered

  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

Service Area

Alameda, CA Service range 20 miles None

Client Testimonials for Jane Mandall

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Molly K

5/13/2026

Jane was truly one of the best things that happened to our family during those first 3.5 months with our son. I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She was warm, calm, dependable, endlessly communicative, and absolutely incredible with our little boy. We trusted her completely and looked forward to every night she was with us.

She helped carry us through some really hard moments with sleep deprivation and baby sleep challenges, always offering thoughtful guidance and support while fully respecting whatever approaches we wanted to try. She somehow managed to be both incredibly knowledgeable and unbelievably comforting at the same time.

More than anything, Jane became part of our family. Her presence brought us so much peace during such a vulnerable and exhausting season of life, and I truly don’t know what we would have done without her. If you have the chance to work with Jane, take it — she is an absolute gem and one of the most special caregivers we have ever met.

Daisy McKenna

3/3/2026

Jane cared for my daughter until she was 4 months old, and she was truly amazing. She is caring, supportive, and took such wonderful care of my baby. Every day at pick-up, my daughter was clean, well-fed, and happy.

Jane provided great feedback, helpful support, and thoughtful recommendations throughout such a vulnerable time. What I appreciated most was that she never forced any particular methods on me. Instead, she worked with what I was comfortable with and what worked best for our family.

During what can be a very stressful period, Jane brought calm, kindness, and positivity. She is so sweet and genuinely happy all the time, which made such a difference.

I highly recommend her

Hellidah

3/3/2026

The first few weeks after giving birth were harder than I expected. I was exhausted and unsure of myself. Having Jane around during that time helped me feel more grounded. She brought a calm energy into my home and reminded me that what I was feeling was normal. There were days I just needed someone to talk to, and she was there to listen. That alone made a big difference. I’m grateful for the support I received and would recommend her to other moms looking for compassionate postpartum care.

Ivy

3/3/2026

Jane supported me during my postpartum period, and I’m really grateful for her care. That time can feel overwhelming, but having someone like her made a big difference for me. She listened without judgment, answered my questions, and helped me feel more confident as a new mom. The support felt genuine, not pushy. I always felt respected in my choices and comfortable sharing my concerns. Postpartum recovery is not easy, but with Jane’s support, I felt less alone and more at ease. I would truly recommend her to any parent looking for a kind and dependable person.

Elina

3/3/2026

If you’re looking for a supportive and caring doula, I’d definitely recommend Jane. She is warm, easy to talk to, and truly takes time to listen. She’s calm and patient, which makes such a big difference during pregnancy and postpartum. She respects your choices and helps you feel comfortable without any pressure.

Jane genuinely cares about families and wants mothers to feel supported every step of the way. She would be a wonderful person to connect with during this special time.

Postpartum Availability for Jane Mandall

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-15-2026

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