About Stephanie
Hi, I’m Stephanie! I’m a CPI-certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and trained Birth Doula based in the San Jose, CA. Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My specialty is overnight newborn care, providing personalized, compassionate support that allows parents to rest, recover, and feel confident in their new roles. My experience includes newborn sleep, feeding support, soothing techniques, and establishing healthy, age-appropriate routines. I’ve also pursued additional education in infant sleep, oral function, and baby massage. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing, and judgment-free environment where both babies and parents feel cared for and supported.
Hi! I’m Stephanie Silva, a certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and trained Birth Doula based in San Jose, California, proudly serving families throughout the South Bay and surrounding Bay Area communities.
Originally from Brazil, I’m fluent in both English and Portuguese, and I bring warmth, patience, and a nurturing approach to every family I work with.
My journey in newborn and postpartum care began in 2022, and since then, I’ve had the privilege of helping families navigate one of the most beautiful, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming transitions of their lives.
I specialize in overnight postpartum and newborn care, offering hands-on support during those first precious weeks and months after birth. I understand how physically and emotionally demanding the postpartum period can be, and I believe every parent deserves the opportunity to recover, rest, and enjoy bonding with their baby while feeling fully supported.
As a CPI-certified Postpartum Doula, I’ve continued expanding my knowledge through specialized education in newborn care, infant sleep, osteopathic baby massage, and identifying potential oral function concerns. I have also completed Birth Doula training, allowing me to bring a deeper understanding of the entire journey from pregnancy and childbirth through postpartum recovery.
My approach combines professional knowledge with gentle, individualized care. I recognize that every baby has unique needs and that every family has its own parenting philosophy, preferences, and goals. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, I work closely with parents to understand their needs and provide support that feels natural, respectful, and empowering.
During overnight shifts, I focus on creating a peaceful and nurturing environment while assisting with newborn feeding, soothing, diaper changes, sleep patterns, and age-appropriate routines. I also help parents understand their baby’s cues, navigate common newborn challenges, and gradually build confidence in caring for their little one.
Beyond the practical aspects of newborn care, I deeply value the emotional well-being of new parents. I strive to be a reassuring, judgment-free presence, someone families can trust, ask questions, and feel comfortable with during such a vulnerable and transformative season.
I’m also the founder of VidaCare Doulas, an agency created to connect families with compassionate, qualified doulas who share my commitment to thoughtful, personalized care. For me, being a doula is about much more than caring for a newborn. It’s about caring for the entire family, offering reassurance during uncertain moments, celebrating milestones, and making the transition into parenthood a little gentler.
My ultimate goal is for every family I support to feel heard, respected, confident, and genuinely cared for.
Philosophy
I believe every family deserves to feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout their journey into parenthood. My philosophy is rooted in compassionate, evidence-based care, with the understanding that every baby is unique and every family has its own needs, values, and parenting style. I believe in following a baby’s natural cues, respecting their developmental needs, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. I also believe that caring for a newborn means caring for the parents. Rest, emotional support, reassurance, and education are just as important as hands-on baby care. My role is not to replace a parent’s instincts, but to nurture their confidence, share my knowledge, and provide a comforting, judgment-free presence. Above all, my goal is to help families feel confident, rested, and truly supported while building a strong, loving connection with their baby.
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