Heather Vencill - Birth Doula

About Heather

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.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth doula

Two prenatal appointments, always available for texting or calling to discuss any questions or concerns or excitements. On call at 38 weeks until you give birth and there during active labor or when you decide you need support, until you are settled with your baby. 2-3 postpartum visits to support feeding, offer emotional and physical support, and any education wanted or needed.

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Medicaid

What to expect

I support to you during your pregnancy, discussing your birth plan, hopes and wishes for your birth, and how you’d like your support people to show up for you. I go on call 24/7 when you’re 38 weeks until you give birth. During your birth I offer emotional and physical support, help you advocate for yourself, and help any other loved ones attending to support you. The journey is yours, and I am there to hold you through it. I visit you twice postpartum. This usually looks like me coming to your home to focus on you and your relationship with your baby and ease the transition of adding another life to your family!

Reviews for Heather Vencill

5.0 1 review

5.0

February 27, 2024

I felt so cared for and supported by Heather during my postpartum as a first time mom. Their guidance helped me practically and, more importantly, emotionally, as I navigated becoming a mother. Heather was there for me during my hardest and longest days and nights. Heather is a pillar of strength and support, and full of endless wisdom. They are also well connected in our community, which helped me and my little one connect with professional support like lactation consultants, and also with mom support groups and other families, bringing us into the wonderful world of parenthood surrounded in community.

— Dani B.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth doula certification, Heart of the Valley Birth and Beyond (2023)

Education

Bachelors in psychology and early childhood development (2014)

Languages

English

Specialties

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Infant Care LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply

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