From start to finish, the entire Portland Doula Love experience was exactly what I needed to feel…read moresupported! We were matched with the lovely, Patty Spravale, as our doula. I couldn't imagine our birth without her!!!

We are beyond grateful for Doula Love's matching service and for pairing us with our incredible…read moredoula, Nomarie. We were a little on the fence about hiring a doula since this was our second baby, but we really wanted that holistic, nurturing care that a hospital alone can't always provide -- and Nomarie was exactly what we'd hoped for. I'm not what you'd call a "country granola" type of mom -- I went into this birth fully planning on (and very much wanting!) all the pain relief and medical support. But there's still such an important place for a doula in that environment. Nomarie helped bring warmth, connection, and a truly holistic touch to what could have otherwise felt like a very clinical experience. From the very first meeting, she made us feel comfortable, supported, and truly heard. She took the time to understand our hopes for the birth and was such a calming, confident presence every step of the way. When labor began, Nomarie was our angel -- grounding us through every contraction, guiding my partner on how to support me, and helping us navigate all the twists and turns that came our way. Even when things got complicated after our baby was born, she never left our side. Her steady reassurance and calm energy made us feel safe and less scared during a really overwhelming moment. Looking back, I honestly can't imagine our birth experience without her. She helped us feel empowered and cared for in one of the most intense and beautiful moments of our lives. I would recommend Doula Love and Nomarie a thousand times over -- they gave us the support we didn't even know we needed.

After just one phone call with my wife and one in person meeting with both of us, we knew Linda…read morewould be the best Doula to have on our team. It was liking having a mom, a close friend, doctor, nurse and a doula all in one! Neither my mother nor my wife's mother could be present for our child's birth due to medical issues. We wanted our first child to be born all natural and not in a hospital, we talked through all options with Linda, she shared experience, information and statistics, was also always neutral and let us choose what we felt was best for our family. During the pregnancy, Linda came to our home and brought educational books, videos and even some clothes and toys for our baby. She covered everything from pregnancy and labor to postpartum recovery. She was always available to answer questions when we reached out and always with very helpful loving advice.  During the birth Linda was amazing, she catered to my wife the entire time, (fanning, offering a drink, spraying hot water on her back, cold wash cloth on her head) she helped me know what to do and she faded into the background at times where it made sense for me to be close or for the midwives to do their part. She even took photos and video and shared them with us after the birth. Our baby was born healthy and happy into a beautiful environment and we have Linda to thank for so much of it. Linda visited with us a few days after our baby's birth and a few weeks after that to ensure our baby was healthy and happy and that my wife was recovering and we were adjusting to our new role as parents. We would love to have Linda again for our future babies as well and would recommend her to anyone!

From the owner: Doula or Monitrice support, Childbirth Your Way, VBAC, Pregnancy, Birth, with Postpartum and New…read moreBaby emotional and physical support for partners and parents. Inclusive approach to creating your new family the way you want. I know birth, you know what you want (and don't want). Let's work together for an optimum birth experience Your way.

Our first birth was extremely traumatic, so when we found out we were pregnant with our second we…read morestarted looking for a doula to help and support us. Ashley and Annika were exactly what we needed. I was having trouble explaining to the Doctor that I wanted more tests ran and they made sure to help me make a plan to advocate for myself. They even offered to come to the appointment and advocate for me. They texted daily to check in on me and make sure I was resting. The day of my scheduled Csection they showed up at 530am and waited with us while I was prepared for surgery, consistently checking in on my feelings as well as my husbands. After the birth when everyone was visiting and seeing the baby, Ashley and Annika were focused on me and how I was feeling. They made sure I had food and that I was okay with the visitors we did have. I could never thank them enough for all the care and support they gave during the birth of our daughter.

From the owner: Doula Synergy connects families, doulas, and providers to ensure every family experiencing loss has…read moreaccess to compassionate, qualified doula support. We also empower doulas with the training, resources, and community they need to provide informed, sensitive care. We believe doulas are the critical missing component of care for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss, and our mission is to transform the loss experience by bridging gaps in support, education, and connection. Whether you’re a family in need of support, a doula seeking specialized training, or a provider looking to offer better support for your patients, Doula Synergy is here to provide guidance, healing, and community every step of the way.

Wildwood was on a list of recommended doulas from my OB and it was really important to me in…read moreselecting someone to work with that they had worked with our practice and in our delivery hospital before. We interviewed two doulas and I was honestly very torn because I really liked them both for different reasons. Heidi had such a calming presence even through zoom and I knew deep down that would be exactly what I needed. Little did I know at the time my seemingly low risk pregnancy would take some interesting turns. I don't know what I would have done without her constant reassurance. I ended up in the midst of a multiple day induction that picked up incredibly quickly when they broke my water. We had been in communication with Heidi throughout the weeks leading up to my induction and she got to the hospital very quickly when we let her know they had broken my water. Just as i suspected she was the calm in the storm, not just for myself but my husband as well. She took some photos for us of those initial moments together and made sure I got my lusted for post delivery meal before leaving us to get some rest. She stayed in close contact over the next few days while we dealt with a 72 hour hospital stay, a readmittance scare, and struggles with feedings. We had a lovely postpartum visit at our home when things calmed down and it warmed my heart so much to see her hold our son. She advocated for me during labor when I wasn't in the mindset to do so myself and made me feel so supported and safe. I've recommended Heidi and wildwood to everyone I know who has gotten pregnant since my delivery. They are truly such an amazing and supportive group.

We had the privilege to have three different Wildwood Birth doulas: Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey and took…read moreWildwood's birth education course. Kim was our birth doula she supported me in pregnancy, labor, and birth. The birth experience is a very personal thing and we felt incredibly comfortable with her throughout the entire process. I only ever felt supported by Kim and that she had my best interest at heart. My husband had concerns that having a doula would be distracting for him, however looking back he said that that couldn't have been less true he was thankful for Kim and the support he provided for him too. Zoe was our day time postpartum and we were so thankful to have her there in those essential first weeks. Zoe not only took excellent care of our baby, but she checked in on our physical and mental health. She really was making sure everyone was doing well. I felt comfortable asking her all sorts of questions and she showed us how to give our baby their first bath! Kelsey was our night time postpartum doula, it's a strange feeling leaving your baby with someone overnight and you going to sleep, but from the moment I met Kelsey I knew she would look out for my baby and do what's best for him. As a mom who had a journey with breastfeeding, pumping, formula Kelsey was always coming up with a plan for how I could do what I needed to and get the most sleep. My husband and I would always say "Kelsey night!" the day she was coming because we got to sleep and we knew our baby would be taken care of - which is a rare combo in the days of a newborn. As a whole Wildwood Birth Collective was a dream to work with. The birthing course was thorough and informative and communication for all the staff was excellent. I feel that when we joined Wildwood we got not only really great doula support but gained an awesome community. Thank you Wildwood, Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey!

So coronavirus is real and messing up my breastfeeding support journey. Or so I thought. My little…read moreone has a tongue tie procedure earlier this week and I know I needed help exercising his new little mouth. I admit I was skeptical about a video chat. But it was So Helpful! Bryna was super helpful and knowledgeable. She hooked it up with resources to help with after care. She gave me pointers on positioning that no one else had told me. If you're looking for help, these people are great!

I found Doula My Soul by searching for a lactation consultant that was on this side of the river. I…read morelive in Camas and didn't want to have to make a long trek to an appointment with a new baby. Lo and behold they do house appointments! I'm new to this whole baby thing, and I guess this is a pretty normal service, but I was even more happy to find that out. Jessi came to visit me soon after birth to diagnose tongue tie and helped me get an emergency appointment with Dr Ghaheri for surgery to correct it and got us on the path to breastfeeding. I was nervous about the whole process, but Jessi kept in contact with me throughout the following weeks and helped me through the process. Right how we are 4 days post surgery and already breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and I feel confident that we will be fully breastfeeding soon. I couldn't be happier with Doula My Soul, they are a great support for our family. I plan on trying belly binding as well.