About me

My name is Frances and I am the Founder & CEO of Blue Poppy Doulas and a certified birth, postpartum, miscarriage & bereavement doula. I serve families in Corvallis, Albany, and surrounding areas of the Willamette Valley, with virtual support available across the United States and internationally, including Japan. I specialize in pregnancy after loss, high risk pregnancy, pre-conception care, pumping education, miscarriage and bereavement support. I am trained and certified by Doula Unbound, Dr. Bill Chun's OBGYN-led doula training that provides me with a higher level of evidence-based clinical knowledge to support clients through their pre-conception, prenatal, labor, and postpartum journey. I support families through every stage of the reproductive journey—pregnancy, birth, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy loss—with calm, steady, and trauma-informed care. My role is to hold space for you in moments that may feel uncertain, overwhelming, or deeply tender, while helping you feel informed, supported, and never alone in your experience.

Education

BA - Woodbury University (2016)

MSc - University of Oxford (2017)

MA - University of Oregon (2023)

Certification and training

Doula Unbound Certified (DU-C), Doula Unbound - Dr. Bill Chun (2026)

Certified Miscarriage & Bereavement Doula, The Miscarriage Doula (2025)

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2025)

Postpartum Doula Training, DONA (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Blue Poppy Doulas, Founder & CEO

Doula Unbound - Dr. Bill Chun, OBGYN

Midvalley Doula Network

Oregon Doula Association

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English, Japanese

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

Birth Support Pregnancy After Loss Support Postpartum & Pumping Support Fertility & Pregnancy Preparation Pregnancy Loss & Bereavement Advocacy & Emotional Support

Ratings and reviews