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Maria Shoia

MariaShoia PP Doula

Bellevue, WA   Service range 15 miles No ferries

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $60

Postpartum Rate

$50 to $60


Postpartum Doula Experience

1 years


Doula Training

  • Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations (Bastyr University), May 2026

Type of practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas

Clients per month: 1 to 3


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Parenting consulting
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Russian

Fee Details

Day Shift $50 per hour Night Shift $60 per hour

Service Area

Bellevue, WA Service range 15 miles No ferries

Client Testimonials for Maria Shoia

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Inna

6/4/2026

We cannot say enough good words about our postpartum doula Maria. Her help during the first weeks after our baby was born was simply priceless. Moving to parenthood was not easy for us, especially when family is far away, but she made us feel supported and understood from the very beginning.

She brought not only professional knowledge, but also warmth, kindness, and positive energy. She answered all our questions with patience and helped us feel more confident in caring for our newborn. We always looked forward to her visits because after each one we felt more relaxed and reassured. And we had more sleep!

It is rare to meet someone who truly cares about both baby and parents. We are deeply thankful for everything she did for our family and would recommend her without hesitation. Any family would be lucky to have her support during the postpartum period.

Elena

6/4/2026

Hiring Maria for night support was one of the best decisions we made after bringing our baby home. She somehow managed to help with breastfeeding without ever making it feel stressful or overwhelming. Instead of giving instructions, she gave us confidence, shared her experience, and listened to our concerns. She helped to figure out a routine that worked well for us.

What surprised me most was that her impact went far beyond baby care, she listened and cared, listened to my birth story. Every morning, I woke up feeling a little more rested. A little less anxious. She created a sense of calm during these chaotic weeks. When people ask what helped us survive those first 3 weeks, I could talk about sleep, feeding support, and newborn expertise. But honestly, what Maria gave us was a peace of mind. We are endlessly grateful.

Kate N

6/4/2026

Best decision we made for our postpartum journey!  Mari was incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. Highly recommend her to any new parents!

Anna K

6/4/2026

Maria was the best investment we made for our postpartum journey. She is supportive, non-judgmental, and incredibly skilled at what she does. She helped us navigate the challenges of the first few weeks with ease and gave us the confidence we needed to settle into life as new parents.
If you are looking for someone to provide expert care and genuine emotional support, look no further than Maria!!!

Postpartum Availability for Maria Shoia

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-20-2026

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