Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Lake Oswego, OR

I'm Lauren, a birth doula and photographer based in Milwaukie, Oregon, just outside of Portland. I grew up in Delaware, but have lived on the West Coast since 2017. I am a mom to one child, two dogs, and a cat. I love reading, getting outside, and exploring new cities. I love trying out new hobbies: currently, I'm learning how to crochet! I trained through Doula Love Portland's DONA International and OHA Approved program. My practice is trauma-informed, inclusive, and evidence-based. I honor all paths to parenthood and believe that every person deserves compassionate, culturally responsive care during their most vulnerable moments. I believe birth is not just a beginning. It is a continuation of a lineage - of wisdom, of strength, of becoming. I am here to hold space for you to make your own choices while feeling supported, safe, and seen.

Ready for a confident and calm birth/postpartum journey? As a certified doula, I'm here to support you and your family every step of the way. I offer comprehensive information and guidance tailored to your unique experience, for your first baby and beyond. With a yoga teacher background I will guide you to connect with your body's innate wisdom. As a professional chef, I will support your body's healing with nourishing postpartum meals. When I am off-duty, you'll find me gardening or cuddling my kittens in Portland, OR.

My name is Rose and I am a 29 year old herbalist, nanny, artist, and postpartum doula. I have studied clinical herbalism for the past 5 years and in the last two years I have been working on training to become a doula. Along with caring for newborns and families, I have knowledge of postpartum nutrition, child development, and herbal medicine. I love to support families in every way and I would love to train to become a birth doula! If you are pregnant and wanting a doula who doesn’t have birth experience but is learning, I can offer pro-bono birth doula care.

My name is McKenna and I am a birth doula, Fertility Awareness Teacher, and Prenatal Nutritional Therapy Practitioner located in Portland, Oregon. I serve the Portland Metro area, along with the Oregon Coast, Hood River, and McMinnville Oregon. I attend home births and birth center births in this area. I have specialized training in physiological birth. Birth is an absolute joy and passion for me and I love seeing mothers tap discover how amazing they are as they birth their babies. While I am happy to serve clients from any background, I am a Christian and can prefer faith-based birth support to those who desire this.

Hi there! My name is Georgia I am a certified labor, postpartum, and abortion doula in the Portland area. I have a degree in Psychology and over 10 years of experience serving young children and families in a variety of settings. As your doula, I am committed to making you feel prepared, held, and empowered every step of the way. I recognize that this work is deeply personal and I strive to get to know my clients and care for them as I would a close friend. As a queer person living with chronic illness, I am particularly passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and those living with disabilities. My work celebrates all bodies, identities, and family structures and I strive to make my practice as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Hey, I’m Elliot. I’m a THW‑certified doula based in Portland, Oregon. I’ve always been drawn to supporting pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, and I’m honored to walk alongside families during such a meaningful, transformative time. As a trans man, I also recognize how often queer people and their families are underrepresented and underserved in medical settings. My practice centers LGBT+ parents and is grounded in trauma‑informed, non‑judgmental care through a lens of reproductive justice—so birthing parents and their partners feel empowered to make informed decisions about their bodies and their care. I bring patience, calm, and genuine curiosity to every birth space. I’m a steady listener, an advocate when needed, and a gentle presence when quiet support is best. When I’m off‑call, you’ll find me making art, writing, cuddling my cats, or happily bumbling through a new videogame. If you’re seeking affirming support for your pregnancy and birth, I’d love to connect. I completed my initial training through Cornerstone Doula Trainings, and am fully THW certified through Mother Tree Birth. I've taken a cultural competency course -- including trauma informed care, interprofessional collaboration, and HIPAA training –, also through Mother Tree Birth; and I've also completed an Oral Health course and an adult/child CPR training course. I’m happy to provide documentation for all of the above, feel free to ask!

I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Midwife in Portland, OR. Beholden Natural Medicine is dedicated to providing the utmost respect and quality care for each individual’s health needs. Through a holistic approach, natural and modern medicine is utilized to address unique individual needs. As a naturopathic primary care physician, my goal is to support individuals, women, families, and children by providing the type of medicine that takes into consideration the physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, and social aspects of health. As a Naturopathic Midwife, I strive to support above & beyond care to growing families from preconception support through extended postpartum. I am passionate about addressing the needs of mother & baby physically, emotionally to achieve an optimal foundation for healing & birth recovery.

My name is Lorrie Murenzi. I am a birth and postpartum doula, educator, yoga teacher, and lifelong learner. I bring unique experiences and skills to my holistic doula services. Birth is a sacred experience, and I strive to honor and respect every client’s journey, choices, and intuition. I begin by listening—every birthing person deserves to be heard and empowered. I provide compassionate, evidence-based, personalized support for a confident, joyful perinatal journey. Every woman deserves a doula, and my mission is to offer unconditional, accessible support to every client. Are you considering hiring a doula for your prenatal, labor, or postpartum experience? Let's connect. Visit https://calendly.com/mamabirdwellness to set up a discovery call. You can also reach me via email at yogawithlorrie@gmail.com.

As a holistic birth and postpartum doula, I offer grounded, intuitive support, empowering and nurturing new and growing families through the transformative portal of birth. My approach to care is informed by my deep studies of physiologic birth, herbalism and a decade working in childcare, the arts, journalism and food and retail. In our work together, we will be tuning to the cues from the body and centering nourishment, emotional wellbeing and connection to our natural rhythms. Together we'll take each moment as it arrives, looking to make the most out of all the tools available to help you move through each threshold in the way that is most true to your inner knowing. Rooted in the wisdom of Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the postpartum care I offer provides deep nourishment and helps to cultivate warmth, ease and restorative rest and connection. My hope is that this support helps to nourish families and communities so that we might reclaim the ceremony of birth in all of its forms and create a new collective future of autonomy, connection and wholeness. When not with families, you can find me likely making something with my hands, either in the garden, knitting, at home in my kitchen, or crafting some herbal concoction. I treasure my time spent near water, at the river, or on the coast in Northern California or my native New England.

Hello, my name is Brooke Jackson, and I am a mother of two beautiful children. I offer full-spectrum doula and postpartum care with compassion, grounded in advocacy and respect for each family’s unique journey. With over three years of experience supporting pregnant and parenting individuals, I provide knowledgeable, steady, and heart-centered care throughout the prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods. My background includes working in a hospital setting at OHSU, where I gained valuable insight into medical systems, collaborative care, and patient advocacy. I support families in creating thoughtful, flexible birth plans, offer evidence-based information to support informed decision-making, and provide practical, nurturing guidance in newborn care and postpartum recovery. I am open-minded, nonjudgmental, and deeply committed to honoring each family’s values, culture, and goals. I believe informed choice, continuous support, and compassionate care are the foundation of a positive and empowering birth and postpartum experience.

I’m LaTasha Long, a Full Spectrum Doula and Traditional Health Worker and founder of Bold Beginnings Doula Services, LLC. My love for caring for babies and supporting families began early in life and has grown into a calling I hold close to my heart. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education and family care, I understand how meaningful it is to feel supported during life’s biggest transitions. I’m passionate about creating a safe, judgment-free space where every family feels heard, respected, and empowered through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. It’s an honor to walk alongside families with compassion, understanding, and an open heart, reminding them that their journey, their choices, and their voices matter. Rooted in Trust. Guided by Intuition. Centered in You.

I take a holistic approach to guiding you through your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. I specialize in creating a gentle, ceremonial birth environment, no matter where the birth takes place. I have become “family” with each client I serve. My passion is to help all parents feel supported and informed through every decision. I truth a birther’s intuition and I honor the magic that lies in every single birth. Birth work is a heart calling to me. It has cracked my heart open again and again. I can’t wait to see what magic lies ahead on your journey!

My love of childbirth was ignited after the birth of my first daughter.  I was blessed with continuous support during my own birth experience and knowing the difference it made for me, I was inspired to be a part of a community of women helping each other through the most transformative and empowering moment of their lives.  My journey began focused on midwifery; however, after learning of doula work and the direct, personal impact it can have on a woman’s birth story, I knew this path was a better fit for me.  As a student of Mother Tree Birth Services, I completed a DONA approved birth doula training in 2014, followed by a 6-month intensive birth doula internship. I support all types of birth in all settings. I’m trained in Hypnobirth, the Mongan Method as well as traditional natural birth methods in addition to planned epidural birth. I will support your choices as if they were my own.

The fullness of my life has been centered around children and maternal care and learning about herbs and how they support a natural lifestyle. I have been a childcare provider, prenatal to youth (special needs included for years past 18 years of age), for over 30 years. My decision to become a doula, and eventually to become a midwife, has been in the works throughout my life. I have been influenced by other doulas and midwives from the East and West Coast, with a predominance of this influence happening when I was in North Carolina. My mission is to ensure that mothers, and mothers-to-be have the resources, knowledge, and care needed to ensure the healthy births of their children, as well as knowledge of how to care for their newborns and older children. I have experience as a nutritional specialist (chef), well-baby care, well-Mama care, and family care and pre-and post-birth dynamics.

For fourteen years, my life’s work has centered around caring for babies, young children, and growing families. That deep foundation in early childhood and family care naturally guided me to birth work, where I support families through one of life’s most transformative transitions. As a certified birth doula currently completing my postpartum doula training, my practice is rooted in a holistic, child and parent centered approach that honors the natural rhythm, wisdom, and intuition of the birth and postpartum experience. I believe in creating a calm, grounded, and sacred space where parents feel genuinely heard, nourished, and empowered. Integrating mindfulness, gentle presence, and practical holistic care, I offer steady, non-judgmental guidance as you navigate bringing new life into the world and settling into those tender early weeks. Whether we’re preparing for birth or settling into the quiet postpartum sanctuary, my heart is in helping your family feel peaceful, connected, and deeply supported.

Marnellie Bishop (she/her) is a certified birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator. Marnellie has additional training as a Hypnobabies® Instructor & Hypno-Doula. She also serves the Portland, OR community as a board member and Chief Finance & Operations Officer at Community Doula Alliance. Prior to pursuing her passion to support families on their perinatal journey, Marnellie completed a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and used her degree to help grow and sell her family’s printing company. As a 2nd generation immigrant to Filipino parents, Marnellie understands the intersectionality that many immigrant families face when it comes to identifying their parenting styles through the lens of their cultural background and today’s parenting values. Through her work as a community member, doula and childbirth educator, Marnellie seeks to help growing families feel empowered and confident in their unique journey through parenthood. Growing up in Pacific Northwest set deep roots for Marnellie and she is proud to call Portland her “forever home.” Marnellie is a wife, mother to two active children and dog-mom to a Lagotto Romagnolo. Traveling, watersports and DIY projects keep Marnellie and her family in a constant state of activity!

Aloha! My name is Kate, I am in Oregon, and am a virtual doula. I'm here to support you every step of the way through your birth and postpartum journey—virtually, wherever you are. My passion as a virtual doula is to empower parents with personalized, compassionate guidance during one of life’s most transformative times. From birth preparation to postpartum recovery, I offer evidence-based resources, practical advice, and emotional support tailored to your needs. Whether you're a first-time parent or adding to your family, I’ll be here to answer your questions, help you plan for postpartum, and provide grounding reassurance during the unknowns of early parenthood. Let’s work together to make your birth experience a positive, supported one!

Meet Tallina, a dedicated postpartum doula and childbirth educator. Growing up with six brothers and one sister, she mastered the art of caring for her siblings and is often hailed as the best big sister ever! Tallina lives in Portland with her two spouses and their three furry companions: Zuko, the playful landshark dog; Rory, the wise old cat; and Falcor, the curious kitty. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and creating fun, funky art for her yard. After years of working with toddlers and families in daycare and outreach programs, Tallina discovered her passion for birth work. Following her training and certification, she went from being curious about birth to being utterly in love with the science and magic behind it. Her goal is to support clients in achieving their ideal birth experience. Tallina understands that childbirth can be challenging, so she works closely with your birth team. Her trauma-aware, family-focused approach aims to empower you with knowledge and resilience. She fosters an atmosphere of laughter and love in the birthing suite and at home. Tallina excels at helping parents navigate the early years of parenting, offering a listening ear and knowledgeable support. After all, parenting can be tough, and understanding your child’s needs isn’t always easy.

Hello, I’m currently working toward completing my doula certification, and I’m looking for birthing parents who would be willing to have me support them as one of my first solo clients. I’m just two births away from completing my certification, and I would be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be invited into such an intimate and meaningful part of someone’s life. I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, safe, and supported. The birthing parent deserves to have a voice in their birth, to ask questions, to change your mind, to be vulnerable, to advocate for yourself, and ultimately to have autonomy over your own body and your own experience. My role isn’t to tell you how to birth. It’s to stand beside you, listen to you, remind you of your strength, help you feel supported in your choices, and be there when things feel overwhelming. I want to be the person in your corner who can say, “You’re not alone. I’m right here.” I serve the Portland/ Vancouver Metro area and am currently available to support families with due dates in October, January and beyond. I know that being a newer doula means I’m still learning, growing, and finding my way — but what I can promise is that I will show up with my whole heart. I will listen. I will learn. I will respect you. And I will care deeply about the experience you have. With Kindness, Katie

Nurturing the Sacred Mystery of Life. We offer Functional, Holistic Midwifery Care with highly experienced midwives who believe in thoughtful, thorough, full body wellness care during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Our services include guidance and support throughout what can seem like an overwhelming and intimidating process relating to the myriad of options available to pregnant families during the childbearing year. While we believe wholeheartedly in the intelligence of nature, and the true miracle of childbirth, we also know that a little nudge here and there at the right time and place can assist in optimizing pregnancy and birth outcomes. We provide thorough postpartum care with experienced providers that can address a wide range of postpartum complications and are equipped to treat with both holistic and conventional modalities if needed.