Larah Pearson
Larah Pearson
Larah Pearson
About me
Larah believes everyone deserves a village. She also knows asking for help is one of the most difficult and courageous things people can do. Helping families identify their needs during the transition to parenthood is one of the best gifts she can offer. Larah is there to come alongside families and help them figure out what they need to grow. She has a strong desire to help families to feeling rested, confident and resourceful. Larah always takes the family’s culture, ideas, beliefs, hopes and desires in to consideration. This allows her to help frame their new family around them. She’s has experience supporting many different families with many different challenges. This includes addiction recovery, infants with special needs and sleep support. I currently provide only overnight care. Bio: As a postpartum doula, my main goal is to meet families where they are and identify how I can best support their particular needs and desires. I believe that what works for one family might not work for another, and by getting to know your family I can help establish a happy and balanced home. I am passionate about accepting people for who they are and being a non-judgmental and supportive person in their lives. I want to be your biggest cheerleader – supporting you to be the parents you aspire to be, while providing helping hands and answering any questions you have along the way. As a mother to a vivacious pre-teen, I’ve experienced many of the beautiful highs and challenging lows that can accompany motherhood. Though we are both happy and healthy now, my daughter’s early years were filled with unexpected challenges—hospital stays, years of solo parenting, and eventually successful co-parenting. I’m so grateful for these experiences because they have fueled my passion for supporting families navigating co-parenting struggles, lack of familial support, recovery, and mental health challenges, including past trauma. When I gave birth in 2013 I had no idea that postpartum doula support even existed. I thought new moms were just supposed to figure it out and stumble through on their own – and if I couldn’t, then something must be wrong with me. Now, I know better, and my mission is to ensure that all families understand that support is available and that they are not meant to do it all alone. My personal goal is to meet people where they are and provide postpartum support in whatever ways they feel most comfortable receiving it. Before becoming a postpartum doula, I spent over 20 years as a nanny and childcare provider, and earned an associate degree in pre-education. Four years ago, a friend introduced me to the world of postpartum doula work – a career I had never heard of but instantly knew was meant for me. Her description of what a postpartum doula does sounded like an absolute dream career for me, and within weeks, I began my training. Since then, I wake up every day full of awe and gratitude that I get to do work that I love and that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. As a bona fide, lifelong night owl who spent years trying to adjust to a morning-person world, I’ve finally found my calling offering families overnight doula care during my “prime time” hours. Born and raised in Oregon, I’ve been happily married to my best friend and biggest cheerleader for three years. Together, we’ve blended our family with my daughter and his son. Now that our kids are older, we are passionate about travel and experiencing all that this world has to offer. After years of letting life slide by, I now make a point of trying to engage in and savor the experiences, events, or opportunities that come my way. My friends and family often joke about my endless energy and zest for life
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Education (2008)
Certification and training
Mother Tree Certification training (2021)
CPR (2023)
First Aid (2023)
Postpartum Doula Certification (ProDoula) (2023)
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
Having a new baby is hard- But there’s help out there 😍 I’m Larah (Lora) your local Postpartum Doula who specializes in overnight care. I do anywhere from 1-5 9-10 hr overnights per week and would love to chat all about your needs. I follow your lead in your home with your child. I’m there to offer support without being pushy or judgmental. I can support with bottle feeding or breastfeeding, cloth diapering or disposables and all of newborn care in between. I also do older kiddo overnights as well and promise to get you some much needed rest.
Packages
Ratings and reviews
Larah was a dream to have help us transition into a new baby. We tried to do it without her for a few weeks and finally threw in the towel. I was so nervous to have someone in my home, taking care of my new baby while I was asleep, but Larah made me feel at ease. I have recommended her to so many of my friends who are starting to think about having children as she was a lifesaver and the best money I’ve spent on this baby. Larah was always on time, did light tasks around the house and provided sanity when we needed it the most. It was so hard to stop having her help us that I extended her longer than originally planned
- Heather N.
Larah was great -- she was our postpartum night doula for the first few months of our son's life. Her main duties were caring for our son (from about 1 week old to almost 2 months old) a couple times a week during the night hours. The usual schedule was 10pm to 7am. She fed him, changed him, put him to sleep, soothed him and anything else needed to keep a newborn baby happy. The first thing I noticed about Larah was how responsive she was. She communicated promptly and clearly, and as a new parent, I really appreciated that. I also appreciated her level of flexibility; she was often able to stay late, change care dates, and help with additional household needs like washing baby bottles. You can also tell that she LOVES babies. I felt confident leaving her with my son, feeling assured that he was in experienced and loving hands. Every time she came to our house (after not seeing him for a week), she marveled at how he had changed in the last week. It felt like she truly wanted to be there and help us, and care for him (and for us, the parents!) This was invaluable. As a postpartum mom, it is helpful to feel nurturing energy around you, particularly if you are experiencing hardships on your journey. I would highly recommend Larah, and hope to work with her more in the future in the case of sleep regressions and other challenges that may come our way.
- Diane N.
Larah has been absolutely amazing with our baby son Rory! We were fortunate to have her as a part time nanny with our daughter Basil two years ago, and I'm so grateful that she was available to be here for Rory. Larah is nicknamed the baby whisperer in our household because she is so good! She's great with all kids, her demeanor is always warm and kind, she is so comforting to Rory whenever he is fussy or needs cuddling. My husband and I trust her implicitly with both our kids and consider her part of our family. She's always on time, if not, a little early, always considerate of our house and space and she does little extra things around the house however she can. Larah is a great person, super personable and thoughtful. She communicates really well with us, and is always checking in to make sure we're on the same page about sleeping and feeding techniques for Rory. If anything changes with him, she makes sure I know as soon as possible and is always partnering with me to figure out how to help him sleep better and be comfortable. I cannot imagine my life without her, and I'm so glad she is doing this work for my family and others!
- McKenzie D.
I cannot recommend Larah Pearson's night doula services highly enough. Larah was an absolute lifesaver for our family during a crucial time postpartum. From the moment she stepped into our home, her warmth, knowledge, and reliability was evident. Over the span of four months, Larah provided exceptional care to our newborn daughter, allowing us to get the rest we so desperately needed. As a mother recovering from childbirth and juggling the needs of a toddler, having Larah's support was invaluable. She not only ensured our newborn was well taken care of but also provided reassurance and guidance for us as parents. Larah's expertise and dedication were evident in every interaction. Her friendly demeanor put us at ease, and her extensive knowledge of infant care gave us confidence in her abilities. Knowing that Larah was there to handle nighttime feedings and comforting our baby allowed us to rest peacefully, knowing our daughter was in the best hands. Thanks to Larah, we were able to prioritize our own health and well-being, which ultimately made us better parents to both our newborn and our toddler. Her assistance was not just a luxury but a necessity for our family's well-being. If you're seeking a compassionate, reliable, and knowledgeable night doula, look no further than Larah Pearson. We are immensely grateful for her support and would wholeheartedly recommend her services to any family in need. Thank you, Larah, for everything you've done for us! Sincerely, Ashley McKinney
- Ashley M.