Meet Carla:

Carla’s journey into the world of doula work was inspired by a dear friend who has been a dedicated doula for many years. Recognizing Carla’s natural ability to support and care for families, her friend encouraged her to pursue this path. Since 2010, Carla has been devoted to working with newborns and young children, caring for over 70 children, including those with special needs and multiples. Her diverse experience also includes roles as a dance teacher, Au Pair in Spain and the USA, and nanny.

Carla is a certified Newborn Care Specialist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Sleep Consultant. She is also the proud owner of Nurturing Hands Doulas, where she and her team provide comprehensive support to families, including breastfeeding assistance, sleep training, extended maternal care, and guidance through the early stages of bringing a new baby home.

Her passion for supporting families deepened after witnessing firsthand the positive impact a restful night’s sleep can have on parents and their postpartum experience. Carla is dedicated to educating and empowering new parents, ensuring they feel supported and confident.

Outside of her professional life, Carla loves exploring the Bay Area with her boyfriend, taking her dog (a miniature schnauzer) for walks, traveling (having visited 24 countries), and spending time with her family in Brazil.

Certifications

• Certified Postpartum Doula

          Childbirth Professionals International (Jan, 2021)

• Certified Birth Doula

          Childbirth Professionals International (Jan, 2021)

• Newborn Care Specialist

         "Cuidando Angeles" NCS training     (June, 2021)

• Pediatric Sleep Consultant

         Center for pediatric sleep management (July, 2022)

• Lactation Educador

         Lactation University (September, 2024)

• Childbirth Educador

(October, 2024)

Currently studying to become a Certified Lactation Support Provider through Gold Lactation Academy

(Feb, 2025)

Training

• Breastfeeding 101 workshop

         Ory Waitiki - IBCLC

• How to make a newborn sleep 8 to 12 hours by 3 months old workshop

         Ariel Musick - Sleep Consultant

• CPR

        American Health Care Academy

Additional Information:

• TrustLine Registered   

  (June, 2023)

• Vaccines     

      Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids, Pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, Hepatitis B, COVID-19, Yellow Fever and Flu.

• Liability Insurance

       CM&F Group