Postpartum Doula Services by Tamra — Local services in San Jose

Tamra is the absolute best! We decided to hire a postpartum doula for the welcoming of our second child and it was by far the smartest decision we made for my health as a mother. Not only is Tamra a complete baby whisperer, she is extremely knowledgeable in postpartum mental health, which for me was the reason for hiring her. I truly believe that she was the reason I did not suffer from postpartum anxiety, which was a very big concern of mine because I suffered a lot after the birth of our first child. The pandemic is stressful enough for parents of children under the age of 5 and when I found out we were pregnant with our second, I planned heavily so that I could do everything possible to not suffer again. I can say with pure joy that I am doing so well! Tamra also has a degree in early childhood development and was able to really connect with our toddler son and help me to better understand his transition to becoming a big brother and sharing his mommy! Tamra is an amazing cook (her lactation cookies are the BEST) and she cooked delicious postpartum healing foods for me so that I could recover with ease and a full tummy! She is on time, professional and somehow I feel like I have known her my whole life. Tamra is extremely trusthworthy and as safe as you can imagine handling a newborn. I especially appreciated that she washed her hands every single time she would hold the baby and multiple times while in our home to keep everyone healthy. She takes her mask wearing seriously and is extremely careful in her outside life as to not risk any virus exposure to the familes she serves. I'm not having another baby, but if I were, Tamra would be my first call. I wish I could have had her with our family longer (we had her for 4 weeks). This was the best investment I could have ever made for my postpartum health and I am so glad I hired Tamra. When mama is happy and healthy, everyone is. For any new moms reading this and contemplating on whether or not to hire a postpartum doula, my advice would be to book Tamra now! Having had one child without a doula and one with, I can tell you that the experience recovering from birth with Tamra's help was by far a better experience and I cannot recommend her services enough. Tamra was a complete blessing to me and my family and it's very clear from the moment she enters your home that she loves what she does and is an extremely special human being. Here in the U.S., the mother is often forgotten and pushed aside when the baby comes so to have been cared for in the ways of a doula is something that is extremely important for the health of the mother, who can then better care...

If you're considering postpartum help - HIRE TAMRA!

Tamra helped make the overwhelming experience of having a newborn doable for me and my husband. As a first time mom, I didn't know anything about newborn care. I wasn't familiar with the concept of a post postpartum doula. The first morning Tamra arrived our son was four days old. We hadn't slept at all in 4 days, I couldn't get breast feeding down & my hormones were out of control. Tamra gave me a big hug, a warm, delicious meal, and watched my swaddled baby so I could get some rest. It was clear right away that Tamra takes care of much more than just the baby. She takes care of the whole family. I don't know how we could get through our son's first few months without her.

Tamra is an expert in all things baby. She taught us about safe sleep practices, newborn care, and child development. We used her help regularly throughout our son's first few months. It's an intimate time where emotions run high. But she something in her nature made her presence unobtrusive. She felt like part of the family.

Tamra's the reason I'm still breastfeeding. I have a history of breast cancer and really struggled with a low supply & a jaundiced baby who was a slow eater with a tongue tie. With the help of a lactation consultant, Tamra advised and supported us through the first couple of frustrating months. I would have quit had it not been for her support.

Tamra's also an incredible cook. I didn't realize how much I would appreciate sharing a warm meal with my husband during those non-stop days. She somehow cooked for us regularlyl while still caring for our newborn. We are still trying to mimic some of the amazing things she made.

I wish we could've used Tamra for longer! But she truly specializes in making life easier during the newborn phase. She helps parents learn the tools they need to become more confident in their care taking abilities. If we have another kid, Tamra will be our first phone call.

I'm posting this review as my son turns two, and Tamra is still a part of our lives. If I have any questions during the toddler phase and beyond, she's just a phone call away. If she doesn't know the answer, she will give you resources of someone who may know. There's a lot of investment upfront for this kind of care, but our child and our family will benefit for the rest of his life. Thank...

If you're considering working with a postpartum doula, hire Tamara.

Tamra started working with my family a few days after our daughter was born and I can't express how grateful I am that we were able to find her. She has a wonderfully down-to-earth demeanor that instantly put me at ease and really listened to my concerns--both of which are key because we ended up discussing a lot of sensitive issues in the immediate postpartum period.

My husband and I don't have family in the area and were nervous about our son's reaction to introducing a second child into our family. Tamara knew that this was important to us and really supported our whole family, giving my husband and I ideas about how to help our with our son's need for extra attention, providing bottle feeding tutorials to my husband, and giving me some space to spend quality time with my son. One of my favorite memories is the morning that Tamra arrived and took my daughter so I could sleep in a bit. I woke up two hours later to find my daughter sleeping in her crib and Tamra feeding my son home-made pancakes. How she managed to do all that, I still don't know.

Tamra also focused on caring for me, which was not only comforting to me, but also eased the burden on my husband. At minimum, she made sure that I was rested, fed, and showered every time she was at our house, but she also helped me with more sensitive things like unclogging my milk ducts. When I came down with a cold, Tamara made me soup from scratch (not to mention, she disinfected all surfaces in the house to help keep everyone healthy). Tamra's extensive knowledge and experience was also key in identifying that my daughter and I had thrush--something I would have never thought to ask the doctors about.

In short, we're so happy that Tamra was there to support us during this special (and hectic) time for our family. New babies and family transitions are hard, but having Tamra made it so...