Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Lake Oswego, OR

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.

I have always had a passion to support women and babies every since I was younger. I have been in the medical field for 7 years now since I graduated high school and am a medical assistant. I have also been a newborn nanny to multiple families. I fell in love the women’s health/OBGYN/labor and delivery when I started as a medical assistant 4 years ago and was a medical assistant for 2 years at a women’s clinic and fell in love with the women’s clinic and got to shadow over 10 births by the midwives and OB’s at the clinic. I am currently applying for nursing school to become a labor and delivery nurse but wanted to be active in this field of work right now, so this is where I decided to become a birth doula. I feel that I am very equipped and experienced in this field and cannot wait to meet you and your family and help you bring your baby(s) into the world in a way you feel comfortable and proud of and I am here to support you along that journey!

Hello families, My name is Amber and I am excited to connect with you. I have over 30 years experience as a doula and support all types of families. I specialize in multiples (twins/triplets), first time parents, cesarean deliveries, adoptions, and families with history of birth trauma, infertility and preemies/NICU support. I offer holistic and individual attention full circle (fertility, early pregnancy support, pregnancy support, birth and postpartum). Well known in the birthing community with excellent referrals, most of my clients find me through friends, family, and provider recommendations. My birthing support schedule fills quickly but I am available to connect virtually for pregnancy and postpartum support with a flexible schedule to meet your needs. I am looking forward to connecting and learning more about how I can support you in your journey. Warmly, Amber

Stumptown Doulas’ vision is to provide nurturing, professional Doula care to expecting and new families in the Portland Oregon area. From pregnancy through the fourth trimester, our team of certified Doulas offer evidence-based Doula care, understanding support groups, informational classes and helpful resources. We endeavor to foster a community of acceptance, learning and sharing through each family’s journey to parenthood. Here at Stumptown Doulas, we offer the expectant family a welcoming space, a listening ear, an understanding mind, complete advocacy, and a genuine connection, every time.

Christ-Centered, Christian Doula Hi, I'm Eryn, a Mom to my 10 yr. old and a Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula. I offer physical, emotional/spiritual and informational/educational support for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe that this time period is a sacred rite of passage in your life worthy of the upmost respect, care, and support. I have been present for home births, hospital births, birthing center births, and provided support to postpartum families. I am currently offering Virtual Doula Support.

Hello there! I'm a passionate postpartum and birth doula based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to supporting families through a transformative time. I am currently seeking 3 clients for birth support and 3 clients for postpartum care who would be willing to work with me for free in exchange for completing the necessary paperwork for my certification. If you are needing compassionate and knowledgeable care during birth and the postpartum period, I would love to connect with you and support you through your journey. Let's create a positive experience together! Feel free to reach out if you're interested!

Hey, my name is Elliot! I'm a doula-in-training in Portland Oregon. I've always been passionate about pregnancy, birth and parenthood, and I look forward to making a career of helping new families. Also, as a queer individual, I hope to give back to the community by focusing my work on single parents and LGBT+ families, who are so often underrepresented and underserved. In my free time, I enjoy making art, writing, cuddling with my cats, and bumbling around in various videogames.

Hello! My name is Angel McGinn and I have worked as a Registered Nurse for the past 15 years. My favorite positions were the ones I held as a Postpartum and/or Labor and Delivery nurse. I love being with families as they transition into parenthood and/or continue to grow their families. I’ve worked in many different areas of nursing, but decided to step away from the hospital to pursue my dream of becoming a Doula and being able to provided 1:1 client care. Additionally, I struggled with breastfeeding both of my boys, which prompted me obtain my CLC -lactation certification, so that I could be of assistance others in their chest/breastfeeding journey. Being a Doula is a new role for me, but this work is 100% aligned with what I believe I was made for. I have always wanted to be able to provide care at this level, so this transition has been like a dream come true for me! I am married and this year will be our 12th wedding anniversary in September. We have three children together and my husband has two from a previous marriage that are now young adults. Our two boys are 11 and 2 and we have a sweet baby girl that lives in heaven. We also are animal lovers with two Siamese cats and a Colie dog:)

I’m Sherilee Peters, the owner and founder of Baby Nest Birth Services. For over 18 years, I have been supporting parents in having empowering birth and postpartum experiences. Growing up on a recreational farm in Canada, I watched animals give birth from a young age, which gave me my first realization of how natural the birth process could be. I am a mother of two, a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a Bradley Method Birth instructor, and a certified placenta specialist serving the Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR areas.

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.

Hi! My name is Skyler and I am a labor and postpartum doula serving Washougal, Camas, Vancouver and Portland. I have a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and have completed the Maternal Support Practitioner certification through Bebo Mia. It's my goal to create a space where you feel supported, empowered, and educated to make decisions that support yourself and your family. I have a passion for helping to create a village from pregnancy to postpartum!

A little about myself. My name is Crystal, I am a mom of 2 beautiful children and a wife to my amazing husband. I have been working in advocacy work for 15 years! I have spent roughly 10 of those years working in mental health and trauma informed care with both children and adults. My educational background includes a Bachelors degree in psychology and child development. Birth is a beautiful and individual experience. It is the hardest and most rewarding thing you will ever do. My goal as your doula is to do everything within my power to ensure that your birth experience leaves you feeling strong, powerful and proud!

Hi there! I’m Stephanie, a birth doula based in Salem, and I’m so excited to support you and your family through this transformative journey. Before stepping into birth work, I spent 11 years as a teacher, working with students from diverse backgrounds. That experience shaped my deep belief in meeting people where they are, adapting my approach to their individual needs, and honoring their personal goals. Birth is not one-size-fits-all, and you deserve support that respects your choices, values, and instincts. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, preparing for birth, or adjusting to life with a new little one, I’m here to provide compassionate care every step of the way. I believe that knowledge is power—especially when it comes to birth. My approach is rooted in evidence-based care, giving you the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions while leaving space for what feels right for you. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, birth center experience, or home birth—with or without medication—I trust you to make the best choices for your body, your pregnancy, and your baby. My role is to provide guidance, reassurance, and continuous support so you can navigate this journey feeling empowered and prepared. I also understand that birth doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it’s an experience that impacts your partner, family, and birth team. That’s why I provide comprehensive support to your entire circle, making sure everyone feels informed, involved, and empowered. Birth isn’t just about the baby—it’s about you, your well-being, and the experience you want to create. Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of my practice. I’m passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health and emotional well-being, and I firmly believe that every family deserves the support they need—whether that’s through professional help, community resources, or simply having someone to lean on. I am committed to being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and advocating for anti-racist practices in all aspects of my work. Your family is unique, and I’m here to support you in a way that feels right for you. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll probably find me curled up with a romance or fantasy novel, getting lost in a new crafting project, or tending to my ever-growing collection of plants (and trying to give away new starts I’ve rooted on my windowsill). I also love experimenting with vegetarian and vegan recipes, going on long walks, and enjoying imaginative games with my husband and two kids. No matter how your birth unfolds, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and fully supported. Whether you're loving every moment of pregnancy or just trying to survive it, you don’t have to do it alone. I’d love to walk alongside you on this journey!

Hi everyone! My experience with birth started with my first birth: my son was born peacefully at home in the water. I fell in love with birth right away, and began taking doula classes. My approach to prenatal, labor, and postpartum care is mother and family centered. I’ve also trained in labor massage, Ayurvedic postpartum nutrition, childbirth education, and as a lactation educator and placenta specialist. My goal is to offer support, assurance, and information to my families at every step of their early parenthood journey. My philosophy and education align best with mamas who are pursuing natural birth and holistic support. I have experience with VBACs, HBACs, and free births.

I love to help the people around me to feel safe and supported. My passion is supporting families during the arrival of their baby, no matter the route, with the birthing person and their support team’s intentions at the forefront. I support my families through encouragement, position changes, calming touch, breathing techniques, advocating and forming a bond with the birthing person and their family to help develop a comforting environment to birth in. Birth is an experience that can foster growth, strength and passion and I feel my purpose is to help every expectant parent I interact with to have a positive and empowering transition into parenthood. Labor is transformational!

With dedication and gratitude, Sage supports growing families as a birth, postpartum, and sibling support doula. She has a calming, lighthearted, and nurturing presence and loves working with parents, both new and experienced. Every family's goals and preferences are unique and Sage offers non-judgemental care that respects what is important to them through each peak and valley of their experience. She is passionate about empowerment, bodily autonomy, and evidence-based information for every pregnant person. Her toolkit for birth includes: position suggestions, guidance towards understanding birth interventions, warm encouragement, and facilitation of an oxytocin abundant environment. Sage feels called to this work as a natural-born caregiver who has loved working with babies from a young age. As she grew up, Sage discovered her passion for supporting not just babies, but the whole family as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. She has spent the last 10 years working with infants and toddlers as a professional nanny, which has given her a talent for thinking on her feet and attuning to the needs of others. Sage is a proud Oregonian and was born and raised in Portland! She is an inquisitive life-long learner, crafting enthusiast, and enjoys being out in nature whenever she can. Though she treasures work with all kinds of people, Sage finds deep meaning in providing care to LGBTQIA2s+ families informed by her own queer lived experience. She is also enthusiastic about providing compassionate support for people of all sizes. As an animal lover, Sage has a special interest in guiding families as they prepare their furry kids to be good siblings to a new baby! When she is not caring for families she is spending her time cooking, baking, quilting, sewing, and enjoying Oregon’s stunning outdoors in a kayak.

Celina believes in birth as a transformative rite of passage. One that deserves access to the care team and community you need in order to have the birth and postpartum experience you want. She feels a profound calling to stand as a pillar of support during this time of courage, resilience, and vulnerability. As a birth and postpartum doula, her goal is to provide continuous compassionate care and informational support in order to listen and guide you in making informed, empowered decisions. Her support is rooted in developing a relationship with you from the moment you meet, curating her support to meet your specific needs as things unfold. She is focused on your physical and emotional needs and wellness from pregnancy to postpartum, your community, and your dignity and respect. She believes that the power of feeling in control of your body helps create a safe, loving, and memorable birth and postpartum experience. This drives her to help you become your own best advocate so that your needs are met and your voices are heard, and to ensure everyone on your birth team is supportive and united around your needs. Celina’s approach is thoughtful, intuitive and holistic, with an emphasis on advocating for your needs. She enjoys helping birthing people and their families develop a birth and postpartum plan that feels true to who they are, and looks for opportunities to create an environment that feels calm, comforting, safe, and full of joy. Throughout your pregnancy and labor, she combines pain management techniques, massage, breathing techniques, labor positioning, and emotional support. During your time together, she will guide you in exploring your birth preferences while also holding space for your feelings and exploring what the unknown elements of birth might look like. Her postpartum support provides you continuity of care that extends beyond birth with each visit designed to leave you feeling rested and nourished. These visits allow time to help integrate you and your baby into “new normal”, and provide comfort and postpartum recovery. She'll cook for you, offer newborn care, provide educational and community resources, and actively listen. Childbirth is a unique experience for everyone. Celina aims to be a grounding presence, a sense of calmness and encouragement, and a trusted member of your care team. This story belongs to you and she would be honored to celebrate and support you in navigating this incredible chapter in your lives.

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.

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.

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/