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Found 19 Pros in Hillsboro, OR, USA | Postpartum doula support
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Families served
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Laurelea Poulter

OR

0 reviews • 8 families supported • 3 years experience

0 reviews • 8 families supported • 3 years experience

My first baby was a high needs newborn who helped me find my passion for baby wearing, navigating the challenges of breastfeeding, alternative approaches to newborn care such as bodywork and cransioscacral therapy. She would scream all day long and I made it my mission to learn everything I possibly could during that stage of our lives. It was a fragile period for me as I struggled recovering physically and emotionally from giving birth with a tiny newborn who required everything I had to give plus a little more. She also helped me find my passion for guiding and empowering women through their motherhood journey so that they could find the knowledge they already have within them on what their family needs or how to find it..

Care philosophy

My goal as a birth and postpartum doula is to help my clients feel empowered, informed, and supported throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

Areas served

  • portland
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Anna Barckert

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 50 families supported • 25 years experience

0 reviews • 50 families supported • 25 years experience

I'm a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist and newborn nanny with over 20 years of experience.

Care philosophy

I provide care, support and evidence based information during the postpartum period.

Areas served

  • Portland metro area
$ flexible
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Annie Harford

Newberg, OR

0 reviews • 49 families supported • 11 years experience

0 reviews • 49 families supported • 11 years experience

Prior to my career as a nurse, I worked as a nanny for several families over the course of 10 years, and have always enjoyed caring for and supporting families in their own home. My time as a nanny included caring for children ranging in a age from newborn to 8 years, as well as providing care for children with special needs. I have 8.5 years of experience as a RN, and the last three of those years have been as a Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum nurse. I have had the privilege of supporting dozens of families as they experience the life changing moments of their baby's birth, as well as those special 24-72 hours after. It is truly the most rewarding, meaningful job, and I am particularly passionate about helping new mothers feel supported and cared for in the most empathetic, non-judgmental way. My goal as a postpartum doula is to be able to provide continued support for mothers and babies as they transition into their new normal of day to day life at home. This can take many different forms, and can be tailored to fit your needs. I love to provide support and education with all newborn care including breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, soothing techniques and newborn sleep, bathing, and understanding basic newborn needs. I am more than happy to snuggle your little one while you shower, sleep, or simply get some much needed "you time". I can provide household help with laundry, dishes, and light cleaning, as well as running errands for you. I am happy to hear what your unique needs are and accommodate them if possible!

Care philosophy

As a mother myself, I can so so vividly recall how overwhelming, isolating, and anxiety producing those first days and weeks at home with a new baby can be. My goal is to help ease that physical. emotional, and mental burden by providing compassionate, supportive care to mothers and newborns. Caring for an infant truly takes a village, and I would love to become part of yours!

Areas served

  • Newberg, McMinnville, Dundee, Sherwood
$ flexible
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Jessie Heng

Dundee, OR

0 reviews • 5 families supported • 3 years experience

0 reviews • 5 families supported • 3 years experience

My first job is mother. I have three young children who are my pride and joy. They encourage me everyday to be a better person and I realize that our relationship begins forming during pregnancy. I became a doula after I saw mothers and babies being separated in hospitals in the early days of the pandemic. I couldn't fathom a greater disservice to families and I wanted to try to help. Since then though, I have realized that it is not my job to "save" women. I am here to give you a glimpse into what the perinatal year can be when you take back the power and control of your birth. I'll stand by you, providing you with unwavering support, as you work towards a blissful experience that you and your baby earn together. I am willing to offer many different types of care, including birth support, postpartum care, virtual connection, breastfeeding and childbirth education, parenting support and friendship. I'm a believer of healing trauma and mending relationships and will help you to navigate these complicated human emotions. It has surprised me how many different pieces of our past can arise during pregnancy and birth and I love for my families to be ready to connect those ties. The perinatal year is a very spiritual experience, and I thank God that I get to do this glorious work.

Care philosophy

My wish for a woman in her perinatal year would be to recognize that the mother-baby connection is the center of it all. Doctor's, midwives, and doulas, are not the hero's of your story. Our society has severely damaged many women's view of birth and the resulting trauma runs through all of our communities. Women deserve better than what they are being offered.

Areas served

  • Within 20 Miles of Dundee, OR
$ flexible
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Mabel Keller

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 15 families supported • 3 years experience

0 reviews • 15 families supported • 3 years experience

I’ve worked in childcare for over a decade, specializing in infant and toddler care. I’ve worked in daycares, preschools, as a private nanny and even in an award winning Montessori school. None of that compares to how much I love my work as a doula though. While childcare was and always will be a passion of mine, I’ve found my true calling is supporting birthing parents and their newborns. It’s such an honor getting to facilitate bonding throughout pregnancy, the birthing process and postpartum. I really love getting to work with families through their journey so I can be the rock that offering evidence based support, helping teach your partner support you during your birth so you get double the comfort and they get to be involved as possible, and of course learning how to be a parent. It’s so magical getting to help families learn how to care for their newborn or if they are very experienced helping with overnights so everyone can get good rest to be their best selves the next day. We are determined to serve parents no matter what their choices or situation is. I have supported single mothers by choice, women recovering from domestic violence, teen mothers, bereavement cases, and everything inbetween. I am always willing to learn more to support your needs as well. Continuing education is vital to my practice. Thank you for taking the time to read and I hope I get the opportunity to serve your family.

Care philosophy

Caring for parents before, during and after birth is so important. You’ve gone through enormous changes, and you deserve someone to hold your hand through it. I love cooking, light cleaning (laundry, dishes, tidying up, etc) and supporting overnight. Sleep is essential for our health, let me help you get the rest you deserve, and wake up to all the tasks you need done just the way you want it.

Areas served

  • Portland, Oregon
  • Salt Lake City, Utah
$ flexible
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Phelix Bleu Gamble

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 45 families supported • 4 years experience

0 reviews • 45 families supported • 4 years experience

Bleu is in a fun phase of life that includes wedding planning, meal prepping, and preparing to start her own journey to motherhood. She believes that home is where the heart is, and owns a plethora of bathrobes. Bleu loves reading, making coffee, cooking, film photography, and her cat! She spends all of her non-doula time being a homemaker, just like her grandmother. Bleu was raised in a community that valued motherhood, homemaking, and supporting new parents. Being brought up by her grandmother led her in becoming a caregiver early on in life, anything her grandmother did to nurture, she turned around and provided the same care. She and her grandmother bond now over how much things like car seat standards have progressed, the difference in cloth diapers, and they make sure to call each other daily. She really values teaching parents how to care for their new addition to the family, and will show up for you in a variety of ways. Some of her favorite teaching moments have been introducing a bottle/how to pace feed, teaching how to baby wear, and giving resources on local movement classes.

Care philosophy

Bleu is a strong advocate for trauma informed care, and applies those principles to all of her work. Bleu is equipped with knowledge on transitioning home from nicu stays, supporting families with neurodivergent children, and supporting families with multiples. Bleu believes that every parent deserves the confidence that they are taking care of their newborn (or big kids) in the way that is best.

Areas served

  • richmond
  • portland
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Emily Christy

Portland, OR

1 reviews • 100 families supported • 10 years experience

1 reviews • 100 families supported • 10 years experience

Dedicated and highly skilled Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and Pediatric Sleep Consultant with an extensive background in providing comprehensive care, support, and expert guidance to families during the critical postpartum and early childhood stages. With nine years of hands-on experience, I am committed to ensuring the well-being of both infants and parents, offering a wealth of knowledge in newborn care, lactation support, postpartum wellness, and infant sleep solutions. My passion lies in empowering families with the tools and confidence they need to thrive during the challenging journey of parenthood. Known for my compassionate approach, strong communication skills, and a track record of fostering healthy sleep habits in infants, I am dedicated to helping families navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood with grace and expertise.

Care philosophy

My philosophy is centered around providing compassionate and empowering support to new parents during the transformative phase of early parenthood. I believe in fostering a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where parents feel heard, validated, and supported in their unique journey. I strive to create a safe space where parents can openly express their concerns, fears, and joys without hesitation.

Areas served

  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • Pinellas County, FL
  • Hillsborough County, FL
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • Odessa, FL
  • Dunedin, FL
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Portland, OR
  • West Linn, OR
  • Seattle, WA
  • Gulfport, FL
  • Happy Valley, OR
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Beaverton, OR
  • Milwaukie, OR
  • Oregon City, OR
  • Lake Oswego, OR
  • West Linn, OR

Reviews

  • Scott
    June 26, 2023 at 1:52 am | Client review

    It can be a scary and nerve wracking experience having someone you don’t know very well taking care of your baby but honestly there was not a moment that I worried when Emily was with my baby. She is kind, thoughtful, gentle and warm and I really believe that babies can sense this about her. Our daughter was always so happy and calm with Emily. I truly cannot say enough good things about Emily and if you hire her, I guarantee you will not be disappointed- Emily and her support during the postpartum period truly is an investment in your baby, your family and your much needed sleep. My wife and I highly recommend Emily as a postpartum professional.

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Jordan Monir

Portland, OR

3 reviews • 10 families supported • 1 years experience

3 reviews • 10 families supported • 1 years experience

I've been a nanny for ten years now, and along the way I fell in love with working in the homes of families, and connecting with them and learning how to best support them. Becoming a postpartum doula felt like a really natural next step, and after becoming certified and working with families in a new way, I truly believe I have found my passion. I'm currently transitioning out of nannying and into doula work, but later on in 2023 I will have more open availability as a doula. I enjoy working with families who need extra rest, or families who are looking for guidance and reassurance when it comes to soothing, breastfeeding, bathing etc. I also love helping out with household duties or simply being an unbiased listener. I also work with families who's particular struggle lies with sleep and I'm trained to help families navigate infant sleep concerns. I like to look at the family as a whole to help get everyone as much sleep as possible.

Care philosophy

I truly believe that the families I work with are capable of amazing things, and just may need a bit of help along the way. I love to help families learn to trust their instincts and find their power as parents. Sometimes that means helping them get some well-deserved rest, and sometimes that means helping with gentle guidance through techniques that will help boost their parenting confidence.

Areas served

  • I serve the Portland metro and a 25 mile radius

Reviews

  • Rachel
    March 30, 2023 at 1:08 am | Client review

    Jordan entered the fray of our family in the early days of my postpartum period with our first child – a time when literally everything felt like a struggle. I was averaging about 4 hours of sleep a night and nursing was fraught with concerns around my baby’s slow weight gain. From the moment Jordan walked into our home, I was struck by her calm, confident, and compassionate demeanor. She was someone I could sit with as I breastfed my son and share my feelings about motherhood without reservation, and Jordan knew just what to say, or not say, to provide the emotional support I needed. She fit perfectly into our homelife, intuiting whether we needed support or privacy at a given moment.

    In addition to the support she provided directly to me as a new mother, Jordan also cared for my son brilliantly. She could soothe him like a champion and was endlessly patient and nurturing toward him. I could watch Jordan with my son and feel completely at peace with the care she provided him.

    Jordan is a truly special person that I feel so lucky to have had providing me and my family with postpartum support. She personifies kindness, wisdom, calmness, and compassion. I will forever be grateful to her for all she did for me and my family!

$ flexible
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Kim Sabin

Forest Grove, OR

2 reviews • 75 families supported • 6 years experience

2 reviews • 75 families supported • 6 years experience

I believe our bodies instinctively know how to handle pregnancy, labor, and birth. During this time, we should learn to love and respect this amazing process. I believe that pregnancy and birth are natural processes in a woman’s life. This journey should not be feared. I believe that labor and birth is a beautiful and sacred life-changing events. As your doula, I have the honor to support you throughout this journey, encourage you and remind you of your strength and power, and hold space for you. I believe in a woman’s confidence and ability to birth. I also believe that this confidence can be shattered by those that are in her circle. Those around her can either influence it for the better or hinder it if they do not trust the process. I believe there are many ways to birth, and there is no wrong way to birth! You must find what is right for you. I believe a woman should feel comfortable and safe during her labor and birth. She should feel supported. As your doula, I will support your choice whether it is to labor at home, in a hospital, or at a birth center. I will honor and respect your family beliefs, preferences, communication styles, and comfort techniques, this allows me to tailor my support to fit your individual needs and desires. I believe every woman should be an active participant in her labor and birth experience. I believe in informed consent- giving you evidence and information about the risks and benefits of every procedure so that you can make the best decision for yourself and your baby. As your doula, I will help you gather the knowledge and resources to be better informed throughout your journey to conceive, and your pregnancy and childbirth. I will encourage you and I will remind you of your goals and values. It is my hope and dreams that you feel supported throughout your pregnancy, childbirth & beyond.

Care philosophy

I aim to provide compassionate support and knowledge to growing families, contribute to positive birthing experiences, and respect & honor the rights of the birthing person.

Areas served

  • Portland Metro area
  • Tualatin
  • Beaverton
  • Hillsboro
  • Forest Grove
  • McMinnville
  • surrounding communities

Reviews

  • Demetria
    January 9, 2023 at 11:27 am | Peer review

    Kim is professional and highly educated. Kim works to support clients in a way that makes them feel valued and important. Her skill combined with knowledge, experience, and compassion, making her an excellent addition to any care team.

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Mindy Baldwin

Portland, OR

4 reviews • 11 families supported • 1 years experience

4 reviews • 11 families supported • 1 years experience

Supporting ALL families. Specializing in coaching parents with traumatic birth stories, a child in or transitioning from the NICU, a child with an identified disability, diverse family structures, multiples. I offer newborn care education, baby feeding support, sleep support (yours and baby’s), sibling care, PMAD screening, light housekeeping and overall care and nurturing of new parents. I have worked 25+ years coaching parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers as an early intervention specialist.

Care philosophy

Bringing home baby is the last piece of the puzzle. I’m here to help you fit them all together. I do not charge extra for special needs or multiples.

Areas served

  • Multnomah Co
  • Washington Co
  • Clackamas Co
  • Clark Co

Reviews

  • Bethany
    November 24, 2022 at 11:12 am | Peer review

    I have known Mindy for years and have been forever grateful to have been able to glean from her knowledge and experience working with young children and their families. In fact, Mindy was the one who first got me started on my own path into birth work by offering non-judgmental encouragement and amazing tips and tricks that I still use today. She taught me how to step into a family’s home with respect and calmness, and modeled to me how to be a person parents can trust and depend on.

    Mindy’s experience working with special needs and vulnerable families is unmatched. She is compassionate, warm, and extremely knowledgeable. She has so much to offer families and any client lucky enough to book her for postpartum support will be incredibly fortunate to have someone like her by their side.

$ flexible
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Nessa Corse

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 1 families supported • 1 years experience

Nessa was inspired to pursue Doula work after their grandmother's passing in 2020, as well as the birth of their baby brother in 2010 when they were 15 years old. Having a grandmother who was a delivery nurse for 40 years, as well as witnessing their mother’s pregnancy at a young age inspired a life of passion for learning about the birthing process. They are currently a student with Portland Doula love and attended their DONA international workshop in October 2022. In addition to this, they are presently enrolled in BADT's 12-week postpartum doula training, and pursuing certification. Before this they worked in a wide variety of fields, getting their degree in graphic design and illustration in 2018, and eventually working in early childhood education with toddlers and infants. In addition to pursuing doula work, they are interested in becoming peer support specialist certified and serving birthing people with trauma or substance use disorders. In their spare time, you can find Nessa spending time with all of their pets (two cats, a dog, a large catfish, and a bearded dragon!), crocheting, painting, playing D&D with their two nesting partners, or streaming Nintendo games on twitch.

Care philosophy

As a non-binary, and polyamorous individual Nessa believes all birthing people deserve a judgment-free and inclusive space to bring their child into the world. They believe in the power of a comforting and gentle touch, as well as creating the perfect relaxing ambiance. They have the desire to learn hypnosis and have been practicing mindfulness techniques in their own life for 2 years.

Areas served

  • Portland Oregon
$ flexible
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Bethany Griffin-Shetler

Silverton, OR

2 reviews • 20 families supported • 10 years experience

2 reviews • 20 families supported • 10 years experience

I work in a partnership at Silver Falls Family Support, where I provide all types of support for families. We believe that support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are not luxuries earned by a few, but are rights deserved by everyone. We have created packages that are intentionally designed to allow people from different socioeconomic backgrounds to access support that is right for them. We have various birth and postpartum packages to meet different levels of needs. Check out our economic justice pricing on our website www.silverfallsfamilysupport.com.

Care philosophy

I am a firm believer in parenting intuition and that each of us already holds many of the answers that we need. But during pregnancy and childbirth, there are so many new ideas and choices to consider that it can feel incredibly overwhelming. I excel in helping you explore all of your options, focusing in on what really matters to you, and encouraging you to feel confident in your parenting role.

Areas served

  • Silverton
  • Stayton
  • Salem
  • Surrounding areas

Reviews

  • Sierra
    November 9, 2022 at 11:29 am | Client review

    Bethany is one of the most compassionate, understanding, and supportive individuals I have met. Having her to support me through birth and postpartum journey was such a relief. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

$ flexible
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Sara Halley

Newberg, OR

3 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

3 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

My own personal first childbirth experience was full of trauma and abuse of power, I wasn't listened to or heard. I was scared after feeling prepared and confident going into labor. After my second birth, I realized what a difference it made having safe, reassuring and experienced support on my side. It made such an amazing difference and fueled my passion for supporting birthing people. Everyone deserves support, and to be seen and heard and respected during childbirth. It is an innate human right that no one has the power to take away from you. I chose DTI (Doula Trainings International) as my doula certifying body because their programs is one of the most comprehensive and inclusive trainings. I am a birth nerd and daily my goal is to learn at least two new things about birth, pregnancy, birth support, reproductive justice and anything related in order to best be able to serve my clients. My philosophy surrounding pregnancy, birth and beyond is that every person and family is unique, comes from different backgrounds, different cultures and should be able to make the decisions that suit them best based on their needs without judgment from others. Your vision becomes my vision while I am supporting you and I will do everything in my power to help facilitate that for you along the way. Mental health and nutrition support are two things I am passionate about during the postpartum period, and I love helping new parents navigate their new life with baby.

Care philosophy

Every birthing person has the right to a safe birth where they are seen and heard. My passion is to provide you emotional and physical support through your labor and delivery, and to provide education and information throughout pregnancy to ensure you are confident and trust that your body can do this. Because you can! Raising children takes a village, having support makes a difference.

Areas served

  • Willamette Valley and Surrounding Areas

Reviews

  • Linda
    November 4, 2022 at 11:09 am | Peer review

    Sara is a dedicated experienced Doula and mother. She has a passion to support families in giving birth the way they want to give birth.

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Megan Drain

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 6 families supported • 2 years experience

0 reviews • 6 families supported • 2 years experience

I have over 15 years nannying experience and I was a babysitter as far back as I could remember. It wasn't until I had babies of my own that I realized that helping mama's was my calling. There was a stark contrast between my two pregnancies, birth and postpartum and that's when I realized the importance of postpartum care. Had I had postpartum care after my first baby was born I would have had a much healthier recovery mentally and physically. My goal is to advocate for your healing and your bonding with your baby. I want to mother the mother and do my best to give you the postpartum period of your dreams.. One you can remember fondly and beautifully.

Care philosophy

When a new baby enters the world all of the focus is usually on the baby and my main goal is putting the attention back on mama. I think every mama should be treated as though they are our own mother, sister or friend. I will do my best to tend to your needs so you can focus on your own healing, bonding with your new baby and having a good start to your motherhood journey.

Areas served

  • Portland metro and surrounding areas
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Jordynn Quinine

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 50 families supported • 8 years experience

0 reviews • 50 families supported • 8 years experience

Starting off as a nursing student then transitioning into birth work as a midwifery assistant, I quickly fell in love with doula care. I am now a birth and postpartum doula and loving every second. Families can expect to have my full support as they navigate sleepless nights, cluster feeding, and any hurdles that come their way in the first few weeks of motherhood.

Care philosophy

I support families by providing emotional, informational, and physical support as they become parents for the first time. It is my greatest joy to be a new mommy mentor and link arms with new parents as they discover their parenting styles, grow, and heal in the fourth trimester.

Areas served

  • Lake Oswego, West Linn, Beaverton, Tigard
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Laura Young

Portland, OR

0 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 2 families supported • 1 years experience

I started my journey as a doula in early 2021 with Birthing Advocacy Doulas’ full-spectrum doula training. I provide support during the time leading up to your baby’s arrival, as well as the crucial first few months with your little one. I have experience with multiples and have nannied two sets of infant twins (double the fun!). As a member of the LGBT community, I feel compelled to help LGBT families and other marginalized parents access doula services. I studied history at the University of Oregon and this has informed my passion for helping historically oppressed groups. Through my work as a doula, it is essential to me that I help families feel informed and empowered to make their own decisions throughout this exciting transitional period. I strive to provide non-judgemental, individualized, and culturally relevant care. The most important thing to me is that you feel comfortable, confident, and empowered during this journey. I have seen first-hand how some medical providers mistreat marginalized people. Prenatal and neonatal care often fails LGBT people, fat people, disabled people, and people of color - I want to change that by honoring all identities and helping you advocate for yourself.

Care philosophy

Every person should feel empowered to make choices about their own body and family. Through my work as a doula, it is essential to me that I help my clients feel informed and empowered to make their own decisions throughout this exciting transitional period. I strive to provide non-judgemental, individualized, and culturally relevant care. Almadoula.net

Areas served

  • Portland
$ flexible
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Lindsay Thomas

Portland, OR

3 reviews • 9 families supported • 2 years experience

3 reviews • 9 families supported • 2 years experience

My journey as a birth worker all started when I became pregnant with my son Sage. My husband and I were so thrilled at the thought of becoming parents. I decided fairly quickly that I wanted to have a homebirth. It was such a spiritual experience. I didn’t know the strength and endurance I had in me to birth my son. Just knowing what power every single person possesses in bringing their baby's earthside was so profound and magical to me. I soon right after became obsessed with everything that had to do with womb wellness, fertility, pregnancy, birth, and herbal support. I knew right away that I wanted to utilize my compassion and energies on supporting parents in every way I could, especially in the postpartum period. I joined a labor doula workshop at Birthingway College of Midwifery in the summer of 2019 and the Doulas of Color Business Workshop beginning of 2020 to learn more. Shortly after joining, I decided to start my own practice and that is when Hózhó Doula Care was born. I was born and raised in Tulsa, Ok, and have lived in Portland for the past 9 years with my husband, my son Sage, and 2 cats, Bev and Carol. I am a Diné adszáán (Navajo woman) who is strongly passionate about herbal support, anything wellness, reproductive health, and justice. I come from a strong lineage of Diné who have passed down to me what it is to be an Indigenous person in this modern world we live in now and how balance is key to life.

Care philosophy

My approach is a fusion of Holistic, Spiritual, and with Evidence-Based Information Birth is 100% spiritual and physiological. You are bringing another life through from a spiritual portal, you and your baby work together to do this. That alone is such a transcendent interconnected journey. Not one birth is the same, each is different and unique, your story is yours and yours alone.

Areas served

  • Portland Metro
  • Vancouver

Reviews

  • Jacy
    April 6, 2021 at 3:52 pm | Client review

    My son was born on Christmas Day and Lindsey was right there with us.

$ flexible
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Ali Buchanan

Portland, OR

3 reviews • 50 families supported • 5 years experience

3 reviews • 50 families supported • 5 years experience

Ali Buchanan (she/her) is a certified full spectrum doula, childbirth educator and mental health advocate where she is honored to work with parents and families to transition into their new roles before and after birth. She's also Operations Coordinator & Content Team Manager for the Evidenced-Based Birth community to provide current research and best practices in order to empower and educate families across the globe. Before answering her calling to birth work, Ali completed a BA in Psychology from Miami University and went on to obtain her MS degree from Eastern Illinois University in Higher Education, where she focused her thesis on Ethnic Lesbian Identity Development within the African American and Latinx communities. In 2015, Ali experienced her ideal first pregnancy and unmedicated birth but had a devastating postpartum experience leading her to become a postpartum doula helping other moms transition into their new roles. After moving to Portland and finding an amazing community, she continued her education during the pandemic to become a full spectrum doula! She has a passion for working with underrepresented communities, advocating for mental health/self-care, and empowering others to be their best selves in a non-judgmental supportive way!

Care philosophy

The birthing & postpartum period is sacred & transformational. I am honored to be part of your parenting journey. I focus on unbiased, client-centered support and evidence-based care to help you feel empowered in your decisions and parenting goals. My mission is to support your emotional, mental, and physical well-being while holding space for you & your partner as you navigate your new family.

Areas served

  • Portland, Tigard, Tualatin
  • Beaverton, Vancouver (WA)
  • Newburg, Sherwood, Wilsonville

Reviews

  • Jamie
    February 1, 2021 at 2:51 pm | Peer review

    As a mom of three, a birth doula, and childbirth educator, here is what I know: You want Ali on your birth team.
    Even if you read all of the books in preparation or had the most perfect birth experience – becoming a parent is a challenging rite of passage for all of us. It’s impossible to know what you will need most in your postpartum experience until you are holding baby in your arms and living the reality that you were only dreaming and guessing about before. Fun plot twist? Those needs can change multiple times a day in those first few weeks.
    Ali’s compassion, wisdom, and leadership are exactly what every new parent needs in their life. Ali shows up with a wholehearted and authentic passion for supporting families in this stage of life – fueled by her own personal motherhood journey and her commitment to learn the art and science behind quality postpartum doula work.
    I know that if you add Ali to your birth team, you will experience what I have: a friend that listens in a way that makes you feel fully seen and validated, a generous sharing of confidence and grit that will inspire you to persevere in the face of challenge, and if the moment calls for it a smile and laugh that will make you remember that you haven’t always been a sleep-deprived new parent trying to figure out how to make it through the day.
    Ali is equal parts inspiration and encouragement and generously provides the exact kind of energy women need as they transition into motherhood.

$ flexible
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Jessica Nocket

Wilsonville, OR

0 reviews • 5 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 5 families supported • 1 years experience

My goal is to provide care and love to everyone that needs it during this special time. I would love to, eventually, start a non-profit offering birth and postpartum care to support many family situations, and support children being born in a stress-free environment, with love and good health.

Care philosophy

My care philosophy is to provide support for all families. I understand the many birth and postpartum options available and support the use of them all. If you want a natural birth or medicated birth, to breastfeed or formula feed, are a christian female or a unicorn birther, a person living with disabilities, struggling through a difficult pregnancy or postpartum experience - I support you.

Areas served

  • Greater Portland and Salem areas

Postpartum Doula Services: FAQs

For most parents, the transition into early parenthood is hard. Postpartum doulas in Hillsboro, OR offer all sorts of practical, physical, informational and emotional support to new parents. Postpartum doulas in Hillsboro, OR offer a wide range of after-birth support services, including:

  1. Caring for and assisting in the recovery of the birthing parent
  2. Providing breastfeeding and lactation support
  3. Offering advice for baby soothing, diapering and bathing
  4. Parent-baby bonding
  5. Caring for older siblings
  6. Light housework
  7. Night nannying or sleep relief services

Some parents require additional physical and emotional support due to their specific situation, lack of family support, or their particular lifestyle. A postpartum doula positively affects the entire family, as many postpartum doulas are involved in sibling care, housework chores, and educating clients on childcare information/techniques.

To find a postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR, most parents recommend creating a job post on Meela and having uniquely qualified postpartum doulas near you (in your budget) reach out to you through the Meela app.

You can interview and chat with as many postpartum doulas as you wish and hire a postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR with confidence. It is completely free to create a job post on Meela and find a postpartum doula. There are no commitments to hire any of the qualified and expert vetted postpartum doulas Meela brings you.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

  1. Post a job for free: Answer some questions and receive responses from top-rated postpartum doulas near you. It takes less than 30 seconds to post your job.
  2. Get your list of postpartum doulas: In a few hours, you will have a collection of postpartum doulas near you who are qualified to meet your needs. You can compare pricing, experience, and read reviews. You can chat with each postpartum doula to learn more about them.
  3. Hire a postpartum doula with confidence: Schedule virtual or in-person interviews with your top postpartum doula choices. Hire your top postpartum doula and start getting the care you deserve.

To find a postpartum doula, you can also browse the available postpartum doulas near you in Hillsboro, OR and read reviews, compare pricing, experience and fit. Send the postpartum doulas you are interested in a message, introducing yourself and setting up an interview. We recommend reaching out to and interviewing at least three postpartum doulas before hiring a postpartum doula near you. After interviewing, hire the most qualified postpartum doula near you and start getting the care you deserve.

While the cost of a postpartum doula can vary based on experience and the services offered, you can expect the average cost of a postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR to be $33 per hour, which is the average cost of a postpartum doula in the state of Oregon. The cost of a postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR can range from $27 to $38 per hour. These costs are based on a representative group of 283 postpartum doulas surveyed by Meela across the state of Oregon. The average cost of a postpartum doula in Oregon is lower than the U.S. national average cost of a doula, which is $37 per hour.

When hiring a postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR, you and your postpartum doula will discuss and agree upon a fee structure, and your doula will send you itemized invoices through Meela, which you can pay securely through the app.

A postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR is meant to help the entire family and their role is not just limited to the birthing parent and newborn. A doula provides physical and emotional support to parents and siblings, but they also offer information and advice regarding how to feed, bathe, swaddle, and soothe the baby.

They also often help with postpartum depression issues, and are considered child care “consultants” rather than medical professionals. Many postpartum doulas in Hillsboro, OR offer a range of services that can help with parents trying to adjust to a newborn child. These services often include:

  • Sibling care
  • Assist with household chores
  • Parent-baby bonding
  • Physical and emotional recovery
  • Support to parents and extended family

A postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR can have a lasting positive impact on a family and help them feel more confident about their parenting role and the way that they feed and nurture their baby. They might offer advice regarding feeding, bathing, and parent-baby bonding.

It is important to note that a postpartum doula might offer advice but is not expected to provide medical care of any kind or serve as a replacement to an accredited physician. Postpartum doulas are also not qualified to prescribe medication.

Many new parents want to know about certified postpartum doulas and how exactly they are certified. Since the demand for postpartum doulas has greatly expanded in the last several years, the number of reputable postpartum doula training and certification programs has grown in Hillsboro, OR. Training criteria can differ from program to program, but most follow a similar curriculum which includes core academic curriculum and practical hours and real-life care experience.

One of the most common national postpartum doula training certifications comes from DONA International. A postpartum doula usually receives about 27 hours of practical training before they are a certified postpartum doula.

There are also CAPPA-certified postpartum doulas in Hillsboro, OR, as well. These doulas were certified by the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, an international organization that certifies doulas and other childbirth educators/professionals.

As a reminder, because postpartum doulas are not trained to be a medical professional and diagnose and treat medical conditions, a certification is not required for them to practice.

As their names suggest, a birth doula’s main priority is to provide support services before, during and in the moments immediately after childbirth. A postpartum doula’s obligations usually begin after the birth, for several weeks or months. In many cases, your birth doula will also be a trained and certified postpartum doula, which can provide a continuity of care that many parents find extremely valuable.

Many parents want to know whether a postpartum doula or a baby nurse would meet their needs and expectations. A baby nurse might be focused on making sure that a baby sleeps or feeds properly, but that might be the extent of their role. A postpartum doula generally offers more holistic services for their clients.

A postpartum doula in Hillsboro, OR is expected to be more involved with the family as a whole. They might remain involved in sibling care or also provide emotional support to the partner as both parents adjust to becoming new parents. This may even include support for older siblings, light housework, and even meal prep. A postpartum doula provides more physical, emotional, and informational support than a baby nurse.

You can hire two types of doulas in Hillsboro, OR: a birth doula and a postpartum doula. The birth doula is during your pregnancy and through the birth of your child. They provide you with emotional, physical and educational support during your pregnancy, your labor and delivery and for the first few hours after your child is born.

A postpartum doula will support you for the first few weeks after the baby is born. They provide in-home assistance, including teaching you how to take care of your newborn, acting as lactation consultant, and can provide some night nanny services.

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