DONA international
postpartum doula
*certification in process*
a thoughtful guide and trusted resource who provides hands on, help in hillsboro +surrounding areas
types of support
emotional + physical support:
your partner in parenthood.
emotional
as your doula, it is my goal to simply serve as a trusted companion. the in between phase of postpartum and the hormonal shifts that take place can be emotionally overwhelming and exhausting. it is important to me to make a safe, judgment free space for my clients to process the range of emotions that come up.
physical
it goes without saying that birth is a physical act whether you deliver vaginally or via c-section. i am here to educate about the possible physical changes and what to do if you encounter them.
nutritional + household
bringing calm to the chaos.
nutrition
nutrition is part of my love language. the need for deeply nourishing and comforting meals is especially important in the early days and weeks to help the body heal. i am happy to organize meals, snacks, and assist with light meal prep to lighten the load for the families i support.
household
as a birthing person, the most important thing for you to be doing is taking care of your own needs and bonding with your new baby. helping with light household chores is a part of my role that i proudly assist with after all other needs of the family have been met.
sleep + feeding guidance
so the nights don’t have to be sleepless after all.
sleep
infant sleep is incredibly nuanced. as someone who has steeped themselves in the neuroscience behind infant sleep, i am confident that i will be able to help or offer resources to parents to allow them to find gentle solutions to what people describe as “sleepless” nights.
feeding
lactation and feeding support is required coursework to become a certified doula. i am here to help families learn to feed in a way that works for you.
other types of support:
provide non-medical advice
making certain recommendations and referrals to medical resources as it pertains to warning signs and guidelines.
resource and referrals
access to my list of trusted local and online resources and communities.
evidence based information
sharing evidence to allow families to make educated decisions regarding what works best for their needs.
sibling assistance
helping parents learn about sibling adjustment periods and keeping routines to ease the transition for older siblings.
newborn care
guiding with newborn care questions and offering assistance when parents need a break.
promote maximum self-determination
help develop language and strategies for advocating for yours and your family’s needs.