Shakila Marando
Founder of DOULAS by the BAY
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor & Certified Lactation Educator(CLE), DOULAS by the BAY Postpartum Doula Educator, New Parent Educator, Trained Infant Massage Educator, a Parent Coach and Infant Sleep Consultant.
Proudly Serving the San Francisco Bay Area Since 2009.
My journey began as a nanny, where I first fell in love with caring for families and supporting them through the ups and downs of raising their children. I’ve always believed this work is “God’s work”, a calling to help parents during one of the most special and vulnerable times of their lives.
When I became a doula, I saw parenting in a whole new light. I reflected on my own experience as a mother and asked myself, How can I show up for families in an even better way? The answer was simple: by putting myself in their shoes, feeling their joys, their worries, and their struggles and finding ways to make their journey just a little bit easier.
Starting Doulas by the Bay was a dream come true. I wanted to build something that reflected my heart for this work, a team of caring doulas who truly show up for families with love, care and understanding. Our mission is clear: to be there for parents in a way that helps them feel confident, truly seen, and cared for as they navigate their parenting journey.
This work has changed my life, and I feel so grateful to lead a team of people who share this passion. At Doulas by the Bay, we’re here to make a difference, one family at a time, one moment at a time.
Shakila Marando
Founder of DOULAS by the BAY
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor & Certified Lactation Educator(CLE), DOULAS by the BAY Postpartum Doula Educator, New Parent Educator, Trained Infant Massage Educator, a Parent Coach and Infant Sleep Consultant.
Meet Our Admin Team
Rosana
Doula manager and
HR administrator
Salma
Human Resources Manager
Margaret
Human Resources Assistant
Beatrice
Human Resources Assistant
Zainab
Family Consultant
Precious
Family Consultant
Yvonne
Family Consultant
Esther
Family Consultant
Jacinta
Family Consultant
Victoria
Billing Coordinator
Marvin
Billing Coordinator
Cynthia
Billing Coordinator
Joy
Customer Care Specialist
Maureen
Customer Care Specialist
Maureen
Customer Care Specialist
Bonita
Customer Care Specialist
Lucy
Curriculum and Education
Content Specialist
Thomas
Doula Assignment and
Scheduling Coordinator
Hari
Doula Assignment and
Scheduling Coordinator
Michelle
Senior Doula Mentor
Monicah
Community Engagement
Coordinator
Funmi
Classes Support and
Social Media Specialist
Muna
Content Writer and
Social Media Specialist
Priscillah
IT & Systems Administrator
Stories from Families Like Yours
Real experiences from parents who found confidence and community through our classes
Ready for Compassionate Birth & Postpartum Support?
Your free consultation is the first step toward feeling supported, confident, and fully prepared for your journey into parenthood.
What do Next steps look like?
- Meet With a Family Consultant — Discuss your birth and postpartum journey and explore the services that fit your needs.
- Meet Your Doulas — Get matched and interview doulas to find your perfect fit.
- Book Your Doula — Secure your chosen doula and begin your supported journey with confidence.
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Vision Statement
We envision strong, healthy communities where equitable access to doula care improves maternal and infant outcomes and creates lasting opportunities for those called to support families.