Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Oregon

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

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!

Hello! My name is Elaine Richwine and I am a birth doula and childbirth educator located in Milwaukie, Oregon. Serving folks on their journey to parenthood for more than 23 years now, I still get so excited and overjoyed every time! My hobbies include anything to do with my 12 grandchildren, and traveling with my hubby.

Barb Buckner Suárez is a Health Educator specializing in pregnancy, birth, and parenting. She’s taught thousands of couples for over 25+ years about the benefits of embracing the vulnerability that comes with becoming a parent. Barb’s a Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator, a Fellow in the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators, a Certified Becoming Us Facilitator, and Mentor for Becoming Us Facilitators. She’s also a professed “brain nerd” and holds a Masters Level Certificate in Interpersonal Neurobiology. And she's added the certification as a Resonant Healing Practitioner to her CV helping families integrate their birth experience - especially if their was any resulting trauma. Barb’s fascinated with the science behind the “Couples Connection” classes she created to help strengthen the connection between the birthing person and their partner, so that no matter how birth unfolds, their baby can be born into that strong and loving connection. She believes that connection is everything… and it begins with birth. Barb believes that pregnancy, birth, and parenting are truly transformative experiences and hopes to support all families at every point in their parenthood journey. She works with families in small groups or in private sessions via ZOOM or in-person and offers these services: Pregnancy Curious/Early Pregnancy, Childbirth Preparation, Comfort In Labor, Couples Connection, Becoming Us BEFORE/AFTER Baby, Couples Coaching, & Birth Integration Sessions. Barb also hosts a podcast “Birth Happens,” as yet another way to support expecting and new families in the most important work they will ever do: raising the next generation. In her free time, she spends as much of it as possible with Roberto, her BFF & husband of 28+ years. Together they’re raising their four kids Elisa, Alejandro Lucía and Félix, and taking Chico the WonderDog on as many walks as possible.

I love birth and supporting new parents. I have been doing birth work since 1998. I currently work as a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and support families with loss and termination. I am a Milk Magic educator, providing information about the science of birth, common challenges and strategies for those challenges and where to access support. I support families in all birth settings: home, hospital, birth center, and telehealth. I believe in providing evidence based information so that you can make the decision that is best for your family and your birthing experience while supporting you with physical and emotional support. I believe in you!

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.

I am a birth doula serving the Portland, OR metro area. My passion is making sure birthing people feel supported, respected, and informed so they can make whatever decisions are right for them. I approach birthwork through a non-judgmental, trauma-informed lens. Birth can be one of the most vulnerable times in a person's life, so building a trusting relationship with my clients and helping create a peaceful birth environment is essential to my work. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dog, baking legendary banana bread, writing, swimming in the ocean, and making art of all kinds. To read testimonials from past clients, please visit www.mahinadoula.com/testimonials/

As a professional Doula, my philosophy is to provide unbiased support to ALL family dynamics that hire me for support. I meet families exactly where they are at with evidence based education, and create space for my clients to be their own advocates. I've served hundreds of families over the course of my career and enjoy teaching childbirth education, infant feeding support, supporting high risk/high anxiety clients, and VBAC birth support. I co-own PNW Doulas in Salem, Oregon. We provide support all over Oregon.

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.

Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I live in Corvallis, OR with my husband and three kids. I am a certified Birth Doula, a THW with the state of Oregon and have extra training to support VBAC birth. I also do placenta encapsulation. I believe birth is one of the most transformative experiences a person can go through and it is my absolute pleasure to help you feel informed and empowered to have the birth you envision.

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.

Maria is a labor and postpartum doula. She is from Mexico and the postpartum care that she provides is rooted in her traditional culture. She is also a nurse graduated in her natal country. Being a Doula has become a lifestyle for Maria. She has learned that comprehensive care is essential for every woman, including herself.

Hey everyone! I'm Mabel, a passionate doula with three years of experience. I provide unwavering support and care to parents and their partners during birth and postpartum. I was a nanny for the same family for five years, watching their family grow from the first child at 18 months to their third at 8 months. I've also worked at an award-winning private Montessori school and spent three years as a special needs caregiver. I'm currently finishing my certification with Birth Arts International, pending my 5th birth. I am trained with CAPPA as a postpartum doula as well. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted, as well as CPR and first aid certified. My top priority is always keeping families safe, happy, and healthy. I'm constantly seeking out new information to be the best doula I can be and am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community in such a meaningful way.

Hello everyone, my name is Jennifer and I am a birth doula and Childbirth educator. I am also a bodywork specialist who does energy work. I am trained in Reiki and reflexology and while I was in massage school I took classes in pregnancy massage and labor massage. As a birth worker my passion is to help in the bonding of the family no matter what your family looks like if it is just mother and baby, partner, spouse, or even a family member I am there to help you find your voice and ease your journey as it plays out. Sometimes we want to think we can control what our birth will look like but the little bundle inside doesn't always listen and so I want to be there to help everyone involved reach the goal. My main passion is in continuous care. I left the nursing world after seeing the effects it had on laboring women and families having to build that rapport with the care team each appointment, shift changes and I did not like that. I want to be there with your family from start to finish, one less thing to worry about and one more thing to gain comfort in.

Hello! I'm a midwife in Forest Grove, OR, a small town west of Portland. I work with a small, skilled and dedicated team, and we have a cute office where we do most appointments. I believe that every birth deserves to be held sacred, and it should be honored as a sacred event. I do my best to blend ancient midwifery wisdom and modern medical tools to keep Mom and Baby safe and healthy while still giving the birth the time and space it deserves to unfold in its own way. I believe in providing clients the information and supporting them in their decisions. I focus on trust and relationship. The greatest goal for me is not just a healthy birth, but also for the family to feel stronger and supported during their experience. I hope my clients leave care feeling empowered and trusting their own intuition.

My name is Aly, and I'm a registered nurse and Board Certified Lactation ​Consultant. I feel strongly about helping new parents navigate the ​challenges of feeding their baby with confidence, education, and joy. I ​want to help you achieve your feeding goals in a way that works for ​YOU! My journey began as a birth photographer and continued as I became a ​labor and delivery nurse. Through my own struggles with breastfeeding, ​I found my passion in lactation consulting. My love for breastfeeding and ​birth work grew from there; I became a Certified Lactation Counselor ​(CLC) and then furthering my education and experience, became an ​Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). When I'm not supporting new parents with feeding their babies, I enjoy ​playing with my two kids, Nixon and Roman and spending time with my ​husband, Ryan, and our family. Whether it's traveling or camping, ​tending to my garden, or gaining knowledge about homesteading on ​my Grandparents' farm, I always find ways to make the most of my time ​with my family.

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.