LGBTQ+ Affirming Doulas in Eugene, OR

I attended my first birth more than 25 years ago and very soon after began actively pursuing birthwork, trading off between midwifery apprenticeships and serving independently as a doula. Given my background, I'm a strong believer in individual family autonomy, true informed consent, and holistic continuity of care that includes extensive postpartum attention. I'm also quite the baby whisperer, even while they're still in the belly. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, cooking, going on long walks, and taking even longer naps. I'm best known for my authenticity, tenacity, quick wit, and contagious laugh.

Hola! My name is Micaela López, and I’m a holistic birth and postpartum doula with over 8 years of experience walking alongside families on their sacred birthing journey. Before stepping into birth work, I spent 15 years as an educator in both public and private schools. In 2018, I followed the call of my soul into the path of birth and trained as a birth doula with Doula Love in Portland. Since then, I’ve deepened my practice through midwifery assistant training with the Center for Indigenous Midwifery in Washington and a transformative year-long apprenticeship with midwife Cosima. These experiences have gifted me both modern and ancestral tools to support women with presence, compassion, and care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It is my honor to walk beside you—holding space, offering guidance, and honoring the sacredness of every step on your birthing journey.

Hi!! My name is Syrina Haake, I am a certified Birth Doula in Eugene Oregon. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for all birthing people. I would consider myself intuitively nurturing and hope to be able to support many families during such a monumental moment in their lives. I am spinning babies certified, and always continuing to learn more ways to give additional support!

Hello! I am a birth and postpartum doula in Eugene, Oregon. I began my work as a doula in 2017, certifying with Doula Trainings International after years of working as a prenatal yoga teacher. I have my own kids and carried one baby as a surrogate. In addition to having a background in yoga, breathwork and functional movement, I am also a certified Natural Chef and love to create nourishing comfort meals using seasonal and local ingredients.

Avocado Doulas is a boutique doula agency with a team of professionally trained and certified doulas who align in practice and operate under a shared philosophy. Providing continuity of care, our team ensures clients are well-supported so that they can stay grounded and central in their experience. Offering full spectrum doula services across the perinatal period, including birth, postpartum, and placenta encapsulation. We offer gentle infant bodywork and babywearing instruction and support. Added services coming soon.

Hello! I'm Angela, your guide to empowered birth, inner wisdom, and holistic healing. I walk alongside you as your doula, creating a safe, supportive space for a positive and empowered birth experience. Whether you're seeking to have a natural childbirth, managing pain holistically, or simply navigating the unknowns with confidence, I'm here to hold your hand and empower you every step of the way. I work in all settings: Home Births, Birthing Centers, & Hospitals. I also accept IHN, Pacific Source, and OHP Open Card Insurances.

my goal is to help you receive loving, experienced and knowledgeable care. My work is designed to gently guide, heal and support your family through this special transition so that you may get off to the best start with your new life. ​I am passionate about supporting people achieve an empowering birth/postpartum, helping them navigate pregnancy and postpartum, and finding what they truly need to feel safe in their journey.

Hi, I'm Ellen, a certified full spectrum doula serving Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley. Welcoming a new addition to your family is a transformative event. Every birth situation is unique and all expecting families can benefit from having knowledgeable, dedicated support tailored to their needs and wishes. My goal is to help families be confident, prepared and fully supported for the best possible experience, no matter the path. I strive to empower families through compassionate, unbiased, judgment-free doula care and provide trustworthy information and resources to aid in informed decision-making. It is a privilege to be a part of the birth of a new family and to build relationships and learn from everyone I work with. I have additional training in lactation, birth equity, acupressure and massage for labor, aromatherapy, VBAC, trauma prevention, infant loss and birth justice. I'm Body Ready Method™ certified Pro and an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor

Birth is a beautiful time for support and connection, and the loving care you receive from your support team is a transformative way to begin the new phase of life that your baby is starting! I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula serving the Corvallis area. I also have my Traditional Healthcare Worker certification and am a member of the Community Doula Program and will be able to bill Medicaid by the end of March. I am nonbinary and welcome trans and gender non-conforming clients and families. I have two young children and have lived experience with prematurity, NICU stays, and pregnancy loss. I have experienced several different birthing situations. Additionally I have personal experience and experience working as a doula for several infants who struggle to feed and gain weight. ​ I grew up in Corvallis and feel deeply connected to the community here. I worked in early childhood education for several years after graduating from UO while also moving around the country, enjoying spending time in both San Francisco, CA and Austin, TX. Both of those cities also allowed me to pursue modern dance which I’ve enjoyed since I was a child! Dancing, yoga, and movement are a huge part of who I am and there’s a deep connect for me between movement and birth work. I find joy, peace, and belonging in movement, building community and sharing the things I love with my children.

Hello, I’m Stormy McKinney, a birth doula serving families in Oregon. Supporting birthing people is more than a career for me—it’s a calling shaped by my own experiences, my heart for caregiving, and my deep belief that no one should ever feel alone during birth. My journey into birth work began after having two difficult birth experiences of my own. I didn’t have the support I needed, and I carried that feeling of being unheard and overwhelmed for a long time. Later, I spent years caring for my grandmother, and although I loved being there for her, after she passed I knew I wanted to help people in a different way. When I discovered what doulas do, something clicked. I realized I wanted to be the person I never had—someone who advocates, comforts, and helps birthing people relax into their own strength. I completed my Birth Doula and Postpartum care Training with Doula Love LLC in Portland, OR continued my education with additional training in trauma-informed care, oral health, cultural competency, CPR for adults/children/infants (for nurses), and basic lactation support. My approach is grounded in compassion, kindness, and a genuine desire to help families feel safe, informed, and supported. I’m a little shy at first, but I warm up quickly. I have ADHD, so every now and then I get a burst of energy—usually in a fun, optimistic way. I’m also disabled and live with POTS, but it doesn’t stop me from showing up fully for the families I support. I’m a young doula at 25, a mom of two, an animal lover, I love waterfalls, and a bit of a video-game nerd, Anima is a big part of my time. All of these pieces of me shape the warmth and understanding I bring into my work. I believe birth should feel supported, respected, and never lonely. I would be honored to walk beside you as you welcome your baby into the world.