When I found out that our insurance was going to cover 70% of doula coverage, we knew we wanted to…read morefind our doula through Doula Love and that was how we met our amazing doula, Patty. I can write a whole essay about how grateful I am for Patty and maybe it's the hormones but reflecting to the day I gave birth to my son and the support I received from Patty makes me want to cry. On the day of my induction, Patty was with another client who was also going through an induction as well (this is a super rare case). Even though I know she was 100% present with her other client, she constantly checked in with me and reminded me I can reach out to her at any point during my induction process if I have questions or need support. She also set up a backup doula for "just in case" if I needed it. I was already laboring for 14 hours when Patty arrived, and she brought so much energy to the room and got me up and moving so I can dilate more. Patty was super supportive of my plans to do a natural birth but when I told her I was too tired and really wanted to sleep, she was fully supportive of my decision to get the epidural. I had Patty in the room with me during the epidural process and she guided me through the whole process and kept me calm. Once I got the epidural, I was able to rest but the whole time, Patty would help position my body differently so I can continue to open. She was by my side the rest of the night as I contract so my husband can also rest. As labor progress, we were told my son's heart rate was dropping when I contract and the word "c-section" was mentioned since I was only at 6cm dilated. I never mentally prepared for this so of course I started to spiral but Patty advocated for me and requested to our OBGYN team to give me more time to see if I can dilate more. Patty continues to position me differently but, in the end, c-section was the only way to ensure my son's safety. We only had a short time from the time I said "yes" to C-Section to going into the OR and the whole time, Patty was next to me, reassuring me, reminding me that no matter what the outcome will be that I get to meet my son very soon. My husband and I are extremely grateful for Patty. We strongly believe our birth story wouldn't have been so positive if it wasn't for Patty's presence, support, and guidance.

I'm so thankful to have found this service for my first pregnancy. I'm grateful to our doula Beth…read moreKennedy for her guidance and support, before, after, and all throughout the birthing process. She advocated for me when I needed and supported my partner and I through this life changing event. I appreciate her kindness and experience and am grateful to have worked with her.

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.

We had two postpartum doulas from Wildwood, Angela and Sophia. They were both amazing and so so…read morehelpful. Angela helped us during the daytime, and was a great resource for childcare, information, and just someone to talk to. They watched my daughter so I could do other things, they helped me use my pump for the first time, and they showed me how to use a carrier safely, among other things. I felt very comfortable with them and appreciated having their help. Sophia helped us get more sleep at night by watching our daughter. We didn't realize how indespensible that would be, and appreciated the extra sleep so much. Even when I was breastfeeding, she would bring my daughter in and take her back right after she was done nursing, so that I was only awake for a short period. Once I was waking up to pump instead of nurse, Sophia would take care of the pump and milk, and wash the parts so I didn't have to. I really liked Wildwood's policies and prices, and the way they paired us with doulas. We also changed our schedule and package partway through after realizing we wanted more nighttime visits, and they were very accommodating and helpful with that. I'd definitely recommend them.

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.

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.