Simone Santos

   Meet ProDoula Simone

Simone has been recognized as one of the best doulas in California. She specializes in newborns, autistic children, and is exceptional with twins

INTRODUCTION

  • Over 20 years of professional childcare experience
  • Experienced Newborn Care Specialist
  • Skilled Nanny-Teacher for toddlers through teenagers
  • Extensive experience with multiples
  • Experience in supporting babies and children with hearing impairments
  • Experience supporting babies and children with down syndrome diagnoses
  • Experience with children with special needs
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education
  • Experience in light cooking such as soups, omelets, smoothies, toast, and fresh vegetable and fruit snack plates during long nights of breastfeeding or pumping
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, and French
  • Dual citizenship: USA and Brazil
  • Travel-ready; experienced traveling with families and young children
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Trustline Certified
  • ProDoula Certified
  • Proven longevity with families
  • Experience working with high-profile families
  • Reliable, insured vehicle with a clean driving record

120+

Babies

10.000+

Hours nurturing babies

20+

YeARS OF EXPERIENCE

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for the newborn
  • Provide loving care and nurturing to support the newborn’s development
  • Assist the mother with breastfeeding, including burping, diaper changes, and dressing during breaks in breastfeeding or formula feeding
  • Establish a structured nighttime routine that includes feeding times, soothing rituals, and calming techniques to promote healthy sleep habits
  • Apply proven sleep training techniques to help the newborn develop consistent sleep patterns and enjoy longer stretches of restful sleep
  • Keep accurate and detailed records of the newborn’s feeding schedule, sleep patterns, and diaper changes
  • Provide gentle baby massages before and during bath time using organic oils chosen by the family
  • Organize and maintain the nursery, ensuring it is clean, well-stocked, and safe
  • Clean and sterilize bottles and breast pump equipment regularly
  • Manage the baby’s laundry, including washing and folding clothing
  • Engage the newborn with playtime activities, singing, and verbal interaction in English, French, or Portuguese
  • Conduct daily reading sessions focused on achieving developmental milestones
  • Proficient in speaking, singing, and reading in English, Portuguese, and French
  • Use calming and gentle techniques—such as singing and creating a peaceful sleep environment to soothe and comfort the newborn
  • Ensure all bottles are properly sterilized after each use
  • Read daily - even before babies can talk
  • Encourage questions
  • Increase real-world play and travel time, and introduce new language
  • Teach them how to think and express their thoughts, emotions, and feelings
  • Let them solve problems on their own
  • Expose them to music, instruments, and nature
  • Make learning fun through games, art, and storytelling
  • Make cleaning part of their daily routine
  • Speak using a rich and varied vocabulary
  • Praise effort, cooperation, respect, kindness, inclusion, compassion, and initiative
  • Feed their curiosity
  • Let them make age-appropriate decisions.
  • Include meditation in their bedtime routine, and express gratitude for five things that happened during the day