Birth Doula in Portland, OR

 You're not alone. If you have ever doubted your ability to birth or want a better experience this time around, you’re in the right place.

You deserve to have the hands-on continuous support you and your family need during this transformative time. And having a doula on your birth team can have a profoundly positive effect on your birth experience and life as a new parent.

Doula-assisted birthing parents are: 

• 4x less likely to have a low birth weight baby;
• 2x less likely to experience a birth complication involving themselves or their baby; 
• And more likely to initiate breastfeeding. (National Institute of Health)

Plus, people who have continuous doula support during childbirth experience a:

• 39% decrease in the risk of Cesarean;
• 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; 
• 10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; 
• Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; 
• 38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score;
• 31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; (Evidence Based Birth) 

As you can see, having a doula on your birth team can have a profoundly positive effect on your birth experience and life as a new parent.

To work hand-in-hand with you and your providers in navigating through pregnancy, birth and in caring for your newborn. Together, we’ve got this! As a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, I’ll be with you every step of the way, as your guide through pregnancy, birth and into the transition of becoming new parents.

Wondering where to begin? I’ll help you make a plan and plan for the unexpected. Let’s get started!  

Do you have OHP Benefits? Did you know that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has provisions to cover the cost of doula support for OHP Members?
Well... now you do! Valued at $1,500, OHP Members have access to doula support services under a bundled package that includes:

• 2 Prenatal Visits
• Birth Attendance
• 2 Postpartum Visits

Effective January 1, 2025 Doulas can provide up to 4 additional pre/post-natal visits, for a total of 8.

These services are part of the OHP Member benefits package, with no additional out-of-pocket costs. A credentialed THW/OHP Medicaid Billing Doula, I can support expectant family with OHP Benefits.

If you have OHP OpenCard, CareOregon or PacificSource CHP I can help! 

Be sure ton contact your case manager or OHP Benefits Navigator to confirm coverage.

I know these are challenging times. And as an expecting parent you may be worried about:

• Navigating the hospital system
• Looking for support because family is far away
• Desiring to be seen, heard, and guided by your providers and support team. 

Whether it’s in-person or virtual, you deserve to feel deeply connected to and confident in your birth team. That’s why I love offering virtual support. 

As your virtual birth doula, I’ll be available to answer all your questions throughout your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey no matter where you live! You can still expect the same level of support you’d receive from in-person support, but from a distance. 

We’ll meet via Zoom (and/or other virtual support platforms) and you’ll have continuous support via email and text. Plus, you’ll gain access to my resources and referral network!

Preparing for the birth of your baby can feel a little overwhelming at times. Avoid the hassle of spending hours on Google, and digging through multiple blog posts and Pinterest boards.

Do you need help with:

• Determining your birth preferences
• What to pack
• Compiling your birth support team
• Making a list of birth essentials
• Making a list of newborn essentials
• Preparing your home for baby
• Preparing your relationship for baby

In a 2-hour session we’ll dive deep into these topics so that you can feel confident and ready for your birth experience and transition to life with a newborn.

Meetings can be in-person at your home or virtually from the comfort of your home.