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Growing up, I noticed that women from all walks of life struggle with the lack of resources and support when it comes to maternal health. This also became my reality when I was pregnant with my first child. All three of my births were very different and unique. I have experienced birth by Cesarean and a Vaginal Birth (VBAC= Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). I feel that these experiences have helped me become a better doula and enhanced my ability to support birth in all the various ways it may come.
As a postpartum doula, I strive to bring a warm, calming, and supportive presence to any newly transitioning home, as the family adjusts to those first days and weeks after introducing a new baby. I enjoy involving all members of the family to help establish healthy feeding and sleeping routines. I want the new parents to gain knowledge and empower them to become more confident parents. For families adding a new sibling to the family, I enjoy sharing tips on how to make a smooth transition for your growing family.
As a Birth Doula, I love to help you explore your options so you are able to make safe and educated decisions that you feel comfortable with. It is important to me that we get to know each other prenatally and come up with a practical plan to help you feel supported in all aspects of your birth. I will go the extra mile to help you research all your choices using Evidence Based Information.
One of the highest honors for me as a doula is to witness the birth of the parent, and I will always do my very best to support them in any ways I can.
- CPR/First-Aid Certified
- Current on all vaccines (including Covid-19)
- Clear background check
- Professionally Insured
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
- Assorted Birth, Newborn Care and Postpartum Doula training through Golden Gate Doula Associates
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Newborn Care Specialist
- Certified and Trained Birth and Postpartum Doula: Childbirth Professionals International
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALITIES
Postpartum Night Doula
Newborn care specialist
Ana Colombo
- Complimentary 30-minute Welcome Call with a GGDA concierge
- Monthly Educational Workshops
- Online Breastfeeding support (up to three a month)
- Online Pelvic Floor clinic (up to twice a month)
- Access to GGDA's library of resources
- Access to the Village People, providers, and affiliate discounts
ggda membership package includes:
- Nursery Prep (prior to baby's arrival)
- Professional advice and group messaging for parent
- Expert referrals for lactation, pediatricians, pelvic floor
- Helping establish healthy feeding and sleeping routines
Rates: $67/hr (singleton), $84/hr (multiples)
ana's Postpartum Package
- jackie A.
Our family was fortunate to have such an exceptional daytime doula in Ana Colombo when she join our household during the critical newborn period. While her primary focus was caring for our newborn, she made such a positive impression that our toddler absolutely adored her.
Her newborn care expertise was evident in how confidently and tenderly she handled our infant. She was observant and communicated effectively, keeping us informed about the baby's patterns, developments, and any potential concerns to monitor. This proactive approach to communication helped us feel connected to our baby's day even when we couldn't be present for every moment.
Beyond childcare, she seamlessly integrated household management into her responsibilities, handling laundry and other tasks that often become overwhelming with a new baby. Her initiative in these areas allowed us to focus on bonding with our children rather than worrying about mounting chores.
What truly set her apart was her communication style. She consistently asked clarifying questions to ensure she understood our preferences and parenting approach, creating alignment between her care and our family values. When situations arose that required attention, she addressed them promptly and transparently, never hesitating to bring important matters to our attention.
Though not directly responsible for our toddler's care, she formed a wonderful connection with our older child, who clearly loved having her around. This positive relationship created a harmonious household atmosphere during a time of significant transition.
We highly recommend her services to any family navigating the postpartum period. Her combination of newborn expertise, household assistance, and excellent communication made our transition with a new baby significantly smoother than we could have imagined.
"We highly recommend her services to any family navigating the postpartum period."
- Ximena and Stefan
"We were very grateful to have Ana take care of our baby during the night, allowing us to get some much needed sleep. Feeling rested during the day, we felt much more equipped to take on the many challenges of taking care for a newborn. Ana gave us many helpful tips on how to best care for our child and helped us formulate a sleeping schedule. She advised us on how to stretch his sleeping pattern and streamline the nightly feeds, which made us feel well prepared. She was courteous, friendly and we enjoyed having her come at nights and take care of our baby. She was great with our energetic pup too, which was a plus. :) We also appreciated that she came to meet us in person before starting to work with us. During this first visit she was very professional, asking us lots of questions and taking notes to get a sense of our needs and expectations, and to guide us in our journey as first time parents. Meeting her like this in advance was really reassuring."
"We were very grateful to have Ana take care of our baby during the night."
- pooja R.
Ana took care of our baby overnight for almost 6 months. She is caring, thoughtful and very responsible. When our baby was very small she handled his feedings every two hours which was no small feat! She follows all safe sleep recommendations which made us comfortable enough to get good rest ourselves. She was also very good at giving suggestions to us -- for example, how to avoid diaper rash.
Once the baby was a bit older, she even sleep trained him! He has slept through the night consistently since Ana was with us (he is 9 months old now). Ana taught us how often to feed him in the day so he wouldn't get hungry at night and we still follow the schedule she laid out for us.
I highly recommend working with Ana! My family and I couldn't be more grateful.
"My family and I couldn't be more grateful."
- valerie c.
It's been a pleasure having Ana take care of our newborn. She is very proactive and has been incredibly helpful-very attentive to our child's needs. It was also really nice of Ana to always check in with us on how we were doing. When asked, Aa provided us with wonderful advice. As first-time parents her guidance was very appreciated, e.g how to safely give a bath and take care of diaper rash. We will miss her!
"As first-time parents her guidance was very appreciated"
- sarah k.
"Ana was an incredible help"
- jenna t.
Ana was our night doula for the first three months or so after our daughter was born. As a first-time mom I was so grateful to have help with our newborn. I trusted Ana to keep her safe, which meant I could get some sleep. Ana was so helpful with newborn guidance and waking up in the morning with clean bottles and pump parts was amazing. I will always be grateful for her support and care at a time when we needed it most.
"I trusted Ana to keep her safe"
- sheila
Ana began caring for our son when he was an infant. She is an expert caretaker: nurturing, confident, and knowledgeable. She cared for our son like one of her own, and he adores her. We trusted her completely with our son (and his older sister when necessary). She prioritizes safety and brings a sense of calm, warmth, and routine to young babies and toddlers.
"She is an expert caretaker: nurturing, confident, and knowledgeable."
- lauren f.
We worked with Ana until our daughter Zoe was about 6 weeks old. Ana was a huge help and resource in making that time feel as seamless as possible. Caring for Zoe at night so we could catch up on sleep and sharing helpful advice from her many years of experience as a doula and mom of three. Ana has a unique warmth and kindness that made us feel completely at ease from day 1. We are so grateful for our time with Ana and would absolutely work with her again!
"Ana has a unique warmth and kindness that made us feel completely at ease"
- allison f.
"When I was feeling hazy and overwhelmed, Ana was a lifesaver-she was an extra set of hands when I needed them, she helped watch the baby when I needed a nap, and she was so knowledgeable with all my questions about newborn care. From breastfeeding pointers to the best brand of diaper cream, to gentle reminders to drink water, Ana made me feel truly cared for and gave me confidence that I really could do this whole parenting thing."
"When I was feeling hazy and overwhelmed, Ana was a lifesaver!"
- Steffi w.
We were so grateful for Ana's support, especially during the challenging early days. She's extremely knowledgeable about newborns — for example, she helpfully recommended a bottle brand and gas drops that improved our baby's gas and reflux issues. Ana is really caring, hardworking, and easy to communicate with over text. We quickly developed a routine that worked smoothly for our family and Ana helped us get much-needed extra rest.
