Tais Masala-Finale

About me

Taís Masala-Finale, based in the greater Seattle area, is a multifaceted professional specializing in birth, postpartum doula support, newborn care, and the art of birth photography. Her comprehensive services extend to offering 24/7 travel newborn care and overnight postpartum care, providing essential support for families during the crucial early stages of parenthood. With a deep passion for the subject matter, Taís is a knowledgeable resource when it comes to discussing topics related to birth and newborn care. Her guiding principles revolve around delivering care with unwavering kindness, respect, inclusivity, and an unyielding dedication to the well-being of both parents and their newborns.

Education

Human Ecology/ Home Economics (2009)

Certification and training

Birth Doula and Childbirth Education - DONA (2019)

Postpartum Doula - DONA (2019)

Supporting Families in Grief (2019)

B.R.A.S for doula workshop (2019)

Rebozo Uses for Pregnancy and Labor (2019)

TENS Unit Training (2019)

Infant Massage Instructor (2019)

When Survivors Give Birth, Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women (2019)

Improving Relationships and Communication Breakdowns Using Nonviolent Communication (2020)

Placenta Encapsulation (2020)

Strengthening the Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Support Team: A Training for Childbirth Professionals (2020)

Best Practices in Prevention, Identification and Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Basic and Advanced Topics (2020)

Puerpério e a mãe possível (Postnatal and the possible mother– psychological aspects in how to support during the postpartum process) (2020)

Formação de Doula e Educação Perinatal (Doula and Childbirth Education training) (2020)

Authentic and Positive Communication (2020)

Introduction to Gender and Sexuality in a Health Care Setting: Providing Quality Care for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Patients (2021)

NAPS Postpartum Doula (2021)

Sleep training (2021)

Foundational Newborn Care Training (2022)

CPR Training (2022)

Birth Photography (2023)

Placenta Print (2023)

Pregnancy and Infant Loss by Nneka Hall (2023)

Activate Your Inner Jaguar: Somatic Definitions, Foundations and Sessions (2023)

Rebozo during prenatal, labor and postpartum- Naoli Vinaver (2024)

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English, Portuguese

Accepted insurance

Service introduction

The assistance of a doula is essential for the well-being, comfort, and confidence of the families served, whether during childbirth or postpartum. In my practice, I customize and tailor all the information and support I provide to my clients because each family is unique, and each encounter has its own distinct demands and needs. I observe and respect the dynamics of the clients I serve, and it is through this understanding that the work is carried out successfully. What makes the care I provide special is the individualized and personalized approach tailored to the specific needs of each family.

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