Postpartum Rate
$55 to $70
0 years and 4 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
BA/BS
San Francisco, CA
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Post a testimonial for Barbara Bastos
10/19/2026
As first-time parents, my wife and I knew we needed some help, so we reached out to Babi. It was one of the best decisions we ever made.
She supported us during those first few weeks, providing both daytime and overnight care. Not only did she take wonderful care of our son, but she also guided us through the challenges of having a newborn. Without her, he’d probably still be drinking his milk way too quickly! She helped us adjust parts of our schedule and make our home more efficient and comfortable for our son.
Babi is incredibly patient, and because of that, we never felt nervous about asking even the smallest question. That was one of the biggest differences between Babi and the other doulas we considered. We didn’t want someone who would simply watch and care for our son, we wanted someone who would help us become better parents.
Our son absolutely loved her, too. She had a way of calming and relaxing him whenever he became fussy, and we still use the techniques she taught us.
She’s also great at restaurant recommendations. :)
Babi, thank you for taking such wonderful care of my wife and son. Because of you, we got off to an amazing start on this journey. We’re incredibly grateful for everything you did for our family!
7/16/2026
Babi has been such an incredible help to our family. She is experienced, knowledgeable, patient and has a great energy, plus our daughter absolutely loves her. I especially appreciate that she is flexible to incorporate my approach, while also providing her own suggestions. Highly recommend!
7/10/2026
Barbara has been our main part-time nanny for almost three years, starting when our daughter was just three months old. Now that she is almost three, we’ve seen her support our daughter through every stage with warmth, patience, and genuine care.
She adapted beautifully to our needs — preparing meals for me while I was breastfeeding, expertly helping with solids despite two food allergies (FPIES and IgE), and proactively messaging to help bowel movements and tummy troubles. She acted as a true food whisperer for our fussy eater, helped establish healthy sleep habits, supported crawling and first steps, and played a big role in our daughter’s early language development through constant reading, explaining, and singing from day one.
She sings, reads, and engages with kids in such a loving, present way that it’s clear this is far more than a job to her. She’s always been so comfortable to have in our home. We’re deeply grateful for her support and highly recommend her — she’ll be wonderful as a doula for new families.
6/25/2026
Barbara was such an amazing postpartum doula and truly made our transition into parenthood feel so much smoother. She was caring, knowledgeable, and always made us feel supported and heard. Her help with baby care and emotional support meant so much to our family during those first weeks. We felt very lucky to have her by our side and would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for compassionate and reliable postpartum support.
6/23/2026
Barbara began working with our family when my oldest was an infant, guiding me through being a first-time mother. Most recently this year, she supported us through the newborn phase with our second baby. She successfully got our daughter to take a bottle when she was resisting it for us, and helped us establish a gentle, effective sleep schedule. She is incredibly experienced and has been a great sounding board for us. She effortlessly cares for both of my kids together (now 2.5 years and 6 months). I now have total peace of mind and zero worries whenever I need or want to leave the house. Barbara has a warm, kind presence that instantly puts our home at ease. We love her and highly recommend her for any postpartum or childcare needs.
6/23/2026
I highly recommend Babi. She took great care of our newborn. She is patient, professional, and understand well the baby and the parents' needs.
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