DOULAS by the BAY
Training Birth WorkerFamily/Infant Care and Services • Empowering families through compassionate care
About DOULAS by the BAY
My name is Shakila Marando, founder of DOULAS by the BAY. I’m a mother of two and have supported children and families for over 25 years. For the past 16 years, I’ve dedicated my work to serving families as a doula, supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and the newborn stage. My passion is helping parents feel seen, supported, and confident.
I am a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Doula Educator, New Parent Educator, Trained Infant Massage Educator, and Infant Sleep Consultant.
I also lead a trusted team of doulas who share my commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care. Together, we’ve supported over 3,000 families. All doulas are certified, vetted, background screened, CPR trained, HIPAA certified, and covered by Workers’ Compensation and liability insurance. With ongoing mentorship, our team provides safe, reliable, heart-centered care to every family we serve.
Training & Areas of Study
Currently training as a birth worker in El Cerrito, California
Currently in Training
This birth worker is currently training and gaining experience in the services below. They are building their practice and are not yet accepting bookings. Please check back once their training is complete!
Newborn Care Specialist
Newborn Care Specialist
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in newborn care specialist. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Postpartum Care Support
Postpartum Care Support
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in postpartum care support. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum Doula Support
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This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in postpartum doula support. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Birth Doula
Birth Doula
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This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in birth doula. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Consultation
Consultation
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This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in consultation. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in pediatric sleep consultant. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in parenting classes. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
Pediatric Sleep Specialist
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in pediatric sleep specialist. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in childbirth education. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Newborn Care Classes
Newborn Care Classes
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in newborn care classes. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Sleep Specialist
Sleep Specialist
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in sleep specialist. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Newborn Sleep Consultants
Newborn Sleep Consultants
Learning & Growing
This professional is actively learning and developing their skills in newborn sleep consultants. They are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to families once their training is complete.
Contact & Connect
Serving El Cerrito, California
and nearby areas (within 70 miles)
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