Jaqueline Himelfarb certified full spectrum doula, Newborn care specialist and pediatric sleep consultant holding and smiling at baby girl
newborn baby holding hands while sleeping in San Francisco California 
Meet your DOULA

YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM FROM BUMP TO BABY.

I’m Jaqueline, Full Spectrum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist and Sleep Consultant in the East Bay Area! I’m passionate about every parent receiving the support that they need. I believe that all parts of your journey matter equally, and that’s why I’m so excited to offer birth, postpartum, newborn care AND sleep consulting! 

ABOUT ME.

ABOUT ME.

Jaqueline Himelfarb certified full spectrum doula, Newborn care specialist and pediatric sleep consultant smiling holding baby girl
white flowers in a black vase in east bay area in california 
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this is my story…

I’ve traveled a winding road to get here! In 2019 I came all the way from Brazil to the U.S. as an Au Pair in a cultural exchange program. My goal was to improve my English and experience a new culture! After meeting my now husband and serving families as a nanny, my passion for educating and supporting parents grew deeply. That’s when I decided to get dual certified as a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) and Pediatric Sleep Consultant to help families feel confident and supported during the special, yet challenging phase of postpartum. 

In 2023 I became a mother myself, and had the first hand experience of a hard postpartum. I struggled to breastfeed and navigate sleep deprivation, even though I had some support from my family. After this experience, my passion for birth work grew, and I knew I wanted to offer my clients the holistic support I wish I would’ve had, so I became a Full Spectrum Doula. Now that I’ve taken the steps to become a Doula, I aim to continue to further my education to better serve my clients.

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advanced newborn care specialist badge from newborn care solutions
certified pediatric sleep consultant badge from summer sleep secrets
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CLIENT LOVE

“Jaqueline’s approach is thoughtful, empathic, and supportive.”

 She is extremely knowledgeable in newborn care, including not only sleep, but also feeding and play. She answered all my questions, assuaged all my anxieties, and more importantly, listened to us. Because she wasn't just caring for and teaching our son, she was also teaching us, the parents. She's simply the best. As soon as I know my next child is on the way, I'm booking Jaque asap!

-EILEEN K.
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MY FAVORITE FOOD IS:

a. Combination Fried rice
b. Sushi
c. Burgers

When I'm not doula-ing:

a. Learning a new hobby
b. Swimming in the ocean
c. Painting

FAVORITE TV SHOW:

a. Game of Thrones
b. The Office
c. Friends

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