How Much Does a Midwife or Home Birth Midwife Cost in University Place, WA?

Hey there! Congratulations on all that is to come. I am very proud to offer both birth and postpartum services. I have always been fascinated with the process of birth and pregnancy, and after having experienced it myself, I found doula work to be intentional and powerful. I believe there is no wrong way to deliver, and no wrong way to mother, as long as the mother has been educated and is fully involved in the decision-making process. As a doula, I bring education, emotional support, and friendship to this journey's exciting yet vulnerable time.

Darlene Charise is a holistic birth and postpartum doula, herbalist, and womb wellness practitioner dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most sacred transitions birth and the postpartum journey. Born in Portland, Oregon and now rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Darlene brings a nurturing blend of compassion, cultural awareness, and holistic wisdom to every family she serves. Her passion for birthwork was born from personal experience, first as a single mother raising her daughter with the help of her village, and later as a grandmother supporting her own daughter through birth and postpartum. These moments deepened her understanding of how vital community, rest, and holistic care are for mothers and families. Through her practice, Womb & Root, Darlene weaves together evidence-based education, ancestral healing traditions, herbal support, and emotional nourishment. Her mission is to help families feel seen, supported, and empowered honoring the body’s natural wisdom and restoring the sacred village of care every family deserves. Please view my reviews on DoulaMatch: https://doulamatch.net/profile/37085/darlene-johnson

🌿 About Bridgette, Full spectrum Doula & Certified Perinatal Educator🌿 🌸Current training: Certified Fertility Doula🌸 🌿Current training: Certified Mental Health Specialist🌿 ✨Originally from California and now rooted in Washington, I’m a proud mom of four whose passion for maternal health was sparked by my own transformative experience with a doula. With a background as a CNA and HHA, I became a State certified Birth Doula. In addition Postpartum doula to provide families with the education, support, and care they deserve during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. 🌿I believe every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, and nurtured during this transformative time. Whether you’re preparing for labor, navigating the postpartum period, or seeking guidance, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way. ✨ How I can help: 💜 Birth support, advocacy, and comfort measures 💜 Postpartum care for recovery, infant care, and emotional well-being 💜 Childbirth education 💜 Lactation education 💜 Resources tailored to your needs 🍃I’m deeply committed to making a difference and hope to become a midwife to further support families during life’s milestones. However your journey unfolds, you don’t have to go through it alone—I’m here to support you. 💖Let’s connect and create a plan that best supports you and your growing family!

My name is Kayla, and I am a Washington State Certified Birth Doula. I completed a Birth Doula training with Sharon Muza, a DONA approved trainer, and a Postpartum Doula training through Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings (BADT). I am also completing my Birth and Postpartum Certification through NAPS Doulas. I am a Birth Doula with Open Arms and the Co-Director of NAPS Doulas. I strive to provide compassionate care to parents and families throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I believe every family deserves to have evidence-based information and continuous physical and emotional support regardless of their financial status. I am an empathetic, kind, and passionate doula and feel lucky to support birthing families. I love the opportunity to empower new parents and help them recognize and achieve their goals for birth and postpartum. I connect deeply with my clients and care for them as if they are my own family.

My name is Rae Pittenger-Jimenez (she/they); I am a midwife, full-spectrum doula, and analog film photographer living in the Pacific Northwest. With over a decade in perinatal healthcare, my work weaves together clinical care with photography and writing, creating a body of work that is both interpretive of the reproductive experience and indexical to the unseen labor of family-building and parenthood. My creative and support practice is informed by years of clinical experience in prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, combined with my own experiences of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood.

I am an experienced and caring doula and childcare provider with over 8 years of hands-on experience caring for children. My experience began with raising my own children, including my first daughter, who is turning 8 years old, and I have also cared for other children, which has helped me gain valuable childcare experience. I hold babysitting and doula certifications and am passionate about providing safe, loving, and dependable support to children and families. I am patient, responsible, and committed to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for every child in my care.

Hello! I’m Vicky , a US Certified Lactation Counselor (National Provider Id # 1154205177) and WA states certified Birth and Postpartum doula Birth Doula & Lactation Support I believe every parent deserves compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As a Birth Doula and Lactation Counselor, I support families before, during, and after birth. My goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered as you prepare to welcome your baby. A positive and supported birth experience can help parents feel more confident as they begin their postpartum journey and learn to feed their newborn. While every birth and feeding experience is different, having continuous emotional, physical, and informational support can help you feel prepared for the transition into parenthood and breastfeeding. Birth Doula Support I provide non-medical birth support, including: Prenatal birth preparation and education Discussing your birth preferences and creating a birth plan Comfort measures, breathing, relaxation, and positioning techniques Continuous emotional and physical support during labor Partner support and encouragement Helping you communicate your preferences and questions with your care team Support through different birth scenarios and unexpected changes Post-birth support as you transition into the early postpartum period Breastfeeding & Lactation Support Whether you are preparing for your first baby or experiencing challenges after birth, I’m here to help you build confidence and develop a feeding plan that works for you and your baby. I can support you with: Prenatal breastfeeding education Newborn feeding cues Latch and positioning Feeding plans for newborns Milk supply support Gentle, practical solutions for common breastfeeding concerns Early postpartum breastfeeding support Virtual lactation consultations Remote lactation support in English and Chinese My approach is compassionate, practical, and individualized. I want you to feel informed and supported—not pressured—to reach your feeding goals. Whether you are preparing for birth, getting ready for your first feed, or navigating unexpected challenges postpartum, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to make your birth, feeding, and postpartum journey a positive, confident, and empowering experience. 🍼🤍

Hello there, my name is Kelly! As a postpartum doula, the core foundation of my practice is my passion and commitment to offering meaningful support to each of my clients on their journey into parenthood. I will be there to help you navigate with nonjudgmental and evidence-based information. My goal as your postpartum doula is to empower you and your family, and to help you to build confidence in your new role as a parent. I will be there for it all... encouraging you and supporting you in your choices and needs as a new parent the entire way.

I am Bethany (Doula B), a Filipina American birth keeper from Renton, Washington. My approach to birth work is ancestral, holistic, and seeks to empower you on your birth journey. I accept Medicaid!

Hello! I am a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and CLE. I have a background in psychology and infant nannying, and love supporting families through this wild transition!

Full Spectrum Doula with over 10 years of infant care experience serving the Puget Sound + beyond. My primary focus is on postpartum care, and I am extremely passionate about nourishment. I believe everyone is deserving of support, and I'd love to be part of your journey! In my free time, I love partaking in comforting hobbies such as pottery, cooking, reading, and gardening. I also like to balance those hobbies with traveling the globe, rollerblading everywhere I can, and scuba diving in the beautiful, cold depths.

Hi, I’m Haley Foulkes, a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Reiki Master, and provider of Ayurvedic-inspired postpartum care serving families throughout the greater Seattle area. My passion is helping families feel supported, informed, and cared for during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. As both a mother and doula, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and supported during this season of life. My approach is centered around autonomy, informed choice, and compassionate care. I believe every family deserves support that honors their unique needs, values, and goals. I provide evidence-based emotional and physical support while incorporating restorative practices such as belly binding, herbal nourishment, gentle bodywork, Reiki (upon special request), postpartum recovery support, and closing ceremonies. My goal is to help families feel grounded, confident, and nurtured as they navigate this transition. I support all family structures and strive to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where parents feel empowered and never alone.

I am a trained doula with 5 years of experience in providing healthcare services as a Certified Nursing assistant; to people of all genders, races and religions. In my early career, I have gained working experience in at home care, nursing homes, and hospital work. While creating my business, I gained one year of night shift working experience, at Seattle Children's hospital.

The support we need during birth and early parenting is intimate, it is unique to each person experiencing it. It is a vulnerable time, one in which we are forced to expose the most raw and real version of ourselves. We need personalized care that addresses our physical, and emotional needs. We need an expert who is committed to our process and our transition through it.

Hello! I'm McKenna. I'm a birth and postpartum doula based in Seattle. I believe that birth and parenting can be some of the most radical and transformative experiences. I provide support that is tailored to each and every family I work with, as no two births and no two postpartum experiences are the same. I believe there is no right or wrong way to birth your baby and I support a wide variety of types of births.

Hello! My name is Dilpreet , I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Registered Nurse, and IBCLC candidate with a passion for reproductive health and early family planning. Currently pursuing my Doctorate in Nurse-Midwifery, I provide inclusive, evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. From hands-on labor assistance to personalized feeding guidance, I’m here to help every family feel empowered, nurtured, and respected on their journey.

Hi, I'm Alexandra (though many call me by my initials, ACE, for short!) My fascination with birth and deep desire to protect mothers and babies compels my heartfelt commitment to the families I serve. My deep and wholehearted devotion to the optimization of your prenatal, delivery, and postnatal experience is not only evident in my loving, hands-on approach, but also in the joy-filled outcomes we share.

A dedicated, capable, and broadly skilled Full Spectrum Doula. My skillset has flourished in the years I’ve spent in professional birth and postpartum care. Having supported over 300 families through pregnancy, labor and birth, and even hundreds more in postpartum, as well as a foundation of 20+ years of NCS experience, I am a seasoned Doula based here in metro Seattle / Tacoma. My competencies are built on the foundation of full-spectrum experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I walk hand in hand with families through first, second, and third births as well as the many in-between variations of the experience of growing family. It is important to me to practice with a calm and clear mind, helping to build your confidence and awareness early on, helping you assert your autonomy confidently to be in charge of your experience. At the heart of my work as your doula are the values of trust, honesty, reliability and non-judgmental support. There is no one right way to become a family. My role is to help you feel sure of what is right for you.

My practice is rooted in empathy, calm presence, and intuitive support. I believe every woman deserves to feel safe, empowered, and respected throughout their journey. Through my doula work, I strive to hold space with tenderness and strength — offering emotional, physical, and informational support that nurtures confidence and connection for both parents and baby.

As a Certified Birth Doula and Breastfeeding Specialist, I am deeply passionate about supporting families through their unique journeys. No matter what your vision for pregnancy, birth, recovery and feeding looks like, you deserve compassionate, non-judgmental support every step of the way. My goal as your doula is to help you feel supported, confident, and well-prepared throughout your experience. I love to collaborate with partners and families to build a supportive, nurturing team that meets your needs and promotes your well-being.