Liza Hameza

Birth Doula
Snoqualmie, Washington
15 years of experience
About me

My name is Liza Hameza (Schaefer). I’m a mother of 4, doula, educator, and podcaster who’s spent 15 years studying birth in the fields. What began as a personal story has grown into a lifelong calling. Since then, I’ve supported over 490 births in different birthing settings, guided hundreds of parents through childbirth preparation and the first tender months with their newborns. Alongside modern doula practices, I weave in the wisdom of postpartum traditions I’ve learned in different countries - Belarus, Ukraine, Germany and Cyprus - rituals that honor a mother’s strength and nurture recovery. In addition to my one-on-one work with families, I’m passionate about teaching and mentoring doulas worldwide. I lead specialized trainings, and have been invited to speak at international conferences on birth and parenthood. I also created Oxytocin World, a podcast that brings together midwives, anthropologists, psychologists, researchers, and doulas to share knowledge about birth, parenting, and relationships. I believe birth is more than a medical event - it’s a profound initiation for families, one that deserves care, respect, and continuity. My role is to walk beside you in that journey: grounding, encouraging, and offering both practical tools and emotional support. Outside of doula work, I feel most alive when cooking, practicing yoga, running, hiking in the mountains, or just being with my family. These everyday joys keep me grounded and remind me what truly matters.

Certification and training

DONA (2024)

Birthing from Within (2021)

Paramana Doula (2018)

Apprenticeship with midwife (2010)

Credentials
CBE CD (DONA)
Specialties
Acculturation and Immigration Acupressure During Labor Adolescent Care Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Photographer Birth Support Birth Trauma Bodywork Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Cesarean Scar Tissue Remedial Massage Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Pain Management Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Lactation Education Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Self-Compassion Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Tweens Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth Well-Woman Care
Languages

English, Russian

Service introduction

I offer 2 packages: Basic $2590 - 1 prenatal visit 90 min - 24-hour on-call availability starting 3 weeks before - Birth support in active labor (5-6 cm dilation) - 1 postpartum visit 90 min Full $3890 - 2 prenatal visits 120 min - 24-hour on-call availability starting 3 weeks before - Support in labor - Unlimited text, email, and voice message support (from contract signing until 6 weeks postpartum) - 2 postpartum visits 120 min

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