Typically this is between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. Every family and situation is different so it can be helpful to reach out if you are interested. I take up to 4-5 clients each month.

For medicaid clients, I can start care at 20 weeks. However, if you know you are wanting support please reach out and if anything happens before the 20 weeks that requires additional support, I wouldn’t want you to go through it alone.

Yes, I take insurance!

Providing accessible care is an important to Womb Within. I'm certified in both Oregon & Washington and take:

✓ Washington Medicaid
✓ Oregon Medicaid (OHP)
✓ PEBB

Not covered by these plans? Payment options include HSA, private pay customized payment plans, and sliding scale options. I don’t want cost to be a barrier for doula support, so please reach out.

Where you decide to give birth is up to you. I believe it is important to have a doula in ALL birthing places (home, birthing center, hospital, etc).

Having a doula for all pregnancies can be invaluable. All families should feel supported during this time. There are more logistics when adding a new human into any family and I will help navigate that with you and your family.

It is proven to be beneficial for the emotional well-being of the family to have doula support No matter what your ideal birth looks like. I provide a judgement-free environment to ask questions, learn about available options, and to support your decisions.

A cesarean birth can often follow a longer healing time, and can require additional postpartum planning which I can help with. Most often, the doula is allowed to be present in the room during a cesarean birth.

I am not a licensed lactation consultant, therefore cannot give medical advice. However, I am trained in newborn feeding and can help support with bottle feeding, pumping, breastfeeding, or a combination.

Feeding a newborn is a learning curve for all families and requires emotional and physical support. I am there to provide resources and support through it all.

While I support your choice in a Free Birth, I do not feel comfortable attending a Free Birth without a medical provider present. I would love to provide prenatal, birth preparation, newborn feeding, and postpartum support.

That’s great that you are starting to envision your birth. I support all births and all the decisions you decide. There are so many reasons why so many people choose to use pain medication during labor and I am here to guide you through whatever your birth may look like.

Supporting births that utilize IV and regional medication is something I’m experienced in supporting. Providing education to clients on procedures, optimal positions for all the stages of labor, and birth prep.

This is such a common question I get. The answer is no! I am here to emotionally and physically support BOTH you during this time and also be emotional support to your partner. It is important to me that this time is supportive to the whole family. The goal is that you leave the birth place feeling so supported, prepared and connected.

No, but this is a common question because both provide support to birthing mamas! Midwives are trained medical professionals providing care to the birthing person throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They are trained in all procedures and interventions with the goal to keep both parent and baby healthy. through pregnancy, labor/delivery through 6 weeks postpartum. There is no replacing a midwife with a doula. They work alongside each other.

Doulas are trained professionals providing emotional. physical, and educational support to both the birthing person and their family. They act as a liaison between the care team and the family during labor and delivery. Trained in all types of birthing interventions and outcomes, doulas are there to ensure the family is heard, valued, and supported.