Lori L. | Doula in Wilsonville, OR

Optimal Birth Doula Care

Practice overview

Lori believes that collaboration and preparation helps to stack the deck in favor of achieving the birth you dream of. Through thorough prenatal conversations Lori helps you craft a plan for physical and emotional caretaking and supports. When the big day (or night!) arrives, she comes alongside you and your support team to navigate your dreams and expectations with any potential bumps and hiccups as your baby’s birth story unfolds. Lori brings a vast toolkit of information, tips, tricks, and comfort techniques, such as positioning, comfort touch, breathing techniques, and visualization, to each assist with every birth she attends.

Years experience

Families supported

Birth Rate

800

Care philosophy

Each birthing person’s journey through labor is remarkably individual. From birth goals to the course and length of labor, each person follows a unique path. Lori believes in respecting and supporting the birthing person’s goals and wishes in order to achieve an experience that feels satisfying, empowering, and beautiful. Whatever your birth goals are, Lori is behind you every step of the way.

Services

Birth doula support

Specialties and Experience

Cesarean birth
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
High-risk pregnancy
Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
LGBTQ
Over 40
People of color
Single parents
Surrogacy
Teen parents
VBAC

Care settings

Hospital

Languages

English

Credentials

12 years as a certified childbirth educator
25+ years teaching experience
14 years supporting births

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Pricing packages

Birth Doula

Three prenatal education and planning visits minimum. Labor and birth support without time limits. One postpartum visit minimum. Unlimited text, call, and email support from date of hire. Backup doula guaranteed. Private childbirth or labor tool kit (movement and comfort measures) classes available for an additional charge.

Location

Areas served

North Willamette Valley and Greater Portland Area

Collections

Jill
February 16, 2023 at 11:46 am | Peer review
5 /5

Lori is kind, thoughtful, and caring. She is so supportive of her clients, and works hard to help them have the birth they desire. You won’t go wrong with having Lori by your side!
Julie
February 16, 2023 at 11:49 am | Client review
5 /5

Lori is a gifted teacher and guide. She was by our side through every moment of our pregnancy and provided comfort, strength, and advice. You could not have a better person by your side.
Wendy
February 18, 2023 at 10:46 am | Peer review
5 /5

Doula Loves 6 month Mentorship has prepared Lori to provide professional Doula services to families in the Portland Metro community.