Certified Postpartum Doula · Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties, CA

Gentle care for new beginnings

C — Care U — Uplift R — Recovery A — Advocacy

I'm Gabriela — a bilingual postpartum doula here to support your family through those tender early weeks with warmth, knowledge, and a calm presence.

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Gabriela McAuliffe, Postpartum Doula

About Gabriela

A warm presence when you need it most

Hello, my name is Gabriela, and I am a certified postpartum doula who has always had a deep love for caring for babies. Before I even knew what a doula was, I already dreamed of working with something that allowed me to help people and support families during meaningful moments.

Originally from Brazil and now living in California, I bring a warm, calm, and nurturing approach to every home I enter. My background in childcare, nannying, and newborn care — combined with my postpartum doula training — allows me to offer care that is both gentle and knowledgeable.

I believe every family deserves gentle support, reassurance, and someone they can trust during those early newborn days. I show up with my whole heart, every single time.

Bilingual in English and Portuguese 🇧🇷

What I offer

Postpartum Support Services

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Overnight Newborn Care

I take care of your baby through the night so you can rest and recover. Feeding support, soothing, diapering — I've got it covered.

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Feeding Support

Breastfeeding guidance, bottle-feeding, paced feeding techniques, and lactation education to support your feeding journey.

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Sleep Routines

Establishing gentle, safe sleep routines tailored to your baby's needs, with safe sleep practices always at the forefront.

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Emotional Support

A calm, non-judgmental presence to support your emotional wellbeing during the postpartum period — you are never alone.

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Newborn Care Education

Diapering, bathing, swaddling, soothing techniques — I help you and your partner feel confident caring for your newborn.

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Light Household Support

Bottle washing, baby laundry, and light nursery organization so you can focus on rest and bonding.

Credentials

Certified & trusted

✓ ProDoula Certified (2025) ✓ Doulas Institute Certified ✓ Safe Sleep Practices ✓ Lactation Education ✓ CPR Certified ✓ Carrot Fertility Approved ✓ Professionally Insured ✓ California TrustLine Certified ✓ Clear Background Check ✓ Postpartum Business Training

Families I've supported

What families say

We had Gabi come over to help us at night with our newborn. We wish we had her help for longer! It can be scary to welcome someone into your home with a newborn but Gabi made us feel comfortable, provided advice and most importantly enabled us to have better sleep.

— Jen G.

We had Gabi as our night doula for 4 months now. She's very thoughtful, knowledgeable and careful. She provides very informative logs regarding wake ups, feedings, etc to help us get a sense of how we need to approach our daughter's habits.

— Esen

Gabi came to our home as a doula after the birth of our second child. We immediately appreciated her calm demeanor, and her calm energy helped us throughout. She also had helpful advice on breastfeeding, sleep and sanitation. We would definitely use her again.

— John B.

Gabriela provided extraordinary postpartum doula services to our family after our baby was born. She cared for our baby at night allowing us to get amazing sleep. She was safe, loving and caring at all times. We can't recommend her more highly.

— Suzie B.

We had Gabriela as our backup postpartum doula and she was absolutely wonderful. She has such a kind and calm presence with a constant warm smile. She was very gentle with my baby — we felt very comfortable and cared for with her.

— Aishna A.

Inviting someone into your home in those early postpartum weeks is such a leap of trust, and Gabi made us feel comfortable and cared for from the start. Her thoughtful and detailed text recaps each morning left us feeling supported and understood.

— Jen M.
Gabriela McAuliffe

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I'd love to support your family

Every family deserves to feel held, supported, and never alone. Reach out — I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation before your baby arrives.

📍 Sonoma · Marin · Napa Counties, CA
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