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Now Booking for 2027! I believe everyone deserves a village. I also know that asking for help, especially during the transition to parenthood, is one of the bravest and most vulnerable things a person can do. My role as a postpartum doula is to come alongside families during this tender season, helping them identify their unique needs and supporting them as they grow into their new roles. One of the greatest gifts I can offer is helping families feel more rested, confident, and resourced. I approach each family with care and curiosity, always honoring their culture, beliefs, values, hopes, and goals. By centering your family’s identity, I can help support a home that truly reflects who you are. I have experience working with a wide range of families and circumstances, including addiction recovery, infants with special needs, and sleep support. No two families are the same, and I believe deeply that what works beautifully for one family may not work at all for another. As a postpartum doula, my primary goal is to meet families exactly where they are. By getting to know you and your needs, I can offer thoughtful, individualized support that helps establish a balanced and nurturing home. I try to be a non-judgmental, compassionate presence and someone who accepts you as you are and supports you as you become the parents you hope to be. I aim to be your biggest cheerleader, offering reassurance, practical help, and guidance along the way. At this time, I provide overnight postpartum care exclusively. ⸻ About Me As a mother to a vivacious pre-teen, I’ve experienced both the profound joys and the very real challenges of motherhood. While my kiddo and I are happy and healthy today, our early years were marked by unexpected hospital stays, long periods of solo parenting, and eventually the work of building a successful co-parenting relationship. These experiences shaped me deeply and ignited my passion for supporting families navigating recovery, mental health challenges, past trauma, limited support systems, and complex family dynamics. When I gave birth in 2013, I had no idea postpartum doula support even existed. I believed new parents were simply supposed to figure it out on their own, and if they struggled, it meant they were failing. I now know how UNTRUE and harmful that belief can be. My mission is to ensure families know that support is available, and that they were never meant to do this alone. Before becoming a postpartum doula, I spent more than 20 years working as a nanny and childcare provider and earned an associate degree in pre-education. Four years ago, a friend introduced me to postpartum doula work, a role I had never heard of, but instantly knew was meant for me. Within weeks, I began my training, and I’ve never looked back. I wake up every day feeling grateful to do work that is meaningful, supportive, and deeply aligned with who I am. As a lifelong night owl who spent years trying to fit into a morning-person world, I’ve finally found my calling providing overnight postpartum care during my natural “prime time” hours. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I’ve been happily married to my best friend and biggest cheerleader for over three years. Together, we’ve blended our family with my kiddo and his son. Now that our children are older, we share a passion for travel, curiosity, and fully experiencing the world around us. After years of letting life pass by, I now make a conscious effort to savor experiences (big and small) as they come. My friends and family often joke about my boundless energy and zest for life, and together with my husband and kids, we are always embracing what comes next.
My overnight rate is $47 per hour with an 8 hourly nightly minimum.
I offer a $2 per hour discount on contracts over 100 hours.
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 8-10 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.
We hired Larah as our postpartum night doula 4 nights a week for the first 6 weeks after our baby was born, and it was one of the best decisions we made. She is truly a baby whisperer. Her ability to keep our baby calm and asleep through the night was incredible, and it gave us the rest we desperately needed. If you're considering a night doula, we can't recommend Larah enough!
— Sarah W.
We were very fortunate to work with Larah after the birth of our twins and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for postpartum support. Beyond expert overnight care of the babies, Larah brought genuine openness, warmth, curiosity, and compassion into our home helping us all to feel held through the tender newborn period. We all deserve a Larah in our lives. Worth every penny.
— Kathleen V.
From our very first introductory meeting, Larah immediately put me at ease. She was open, thoughtful, and generous with her time, patiently answering all of my (many!) questions and helping me feel confident as I searched for the right support for my baby on the way! Throughout the first four months of our baby’s life, Larah was incredibly dependable, gentle, and kind. She brought a calm, reassuring presence each night and offered helpful insights and guidance whenever questions came up. What we appreciated most was her balance: she provided expert suggestions when needed, but was also completely respectful and supportive when we wanted to follow our own instincts or adjust our approach. Larah clearly gave so much genuine love and care to our baby, and that meant the world to us as new parents. She was always willing to tap into her wider resource network if additional support or information was needed, which made us feel even more supported. We are deeply grateful for her care and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable night doula.
— Zahrah D.
Larah was a lifesaver. She was the first person I left baby Louie with. She was with us week 1-12. Larah is very trustworthy and kind. She knows babies.
— Erin D.
Hiring Larah as our night doula was, hands down, one of the best decisions we made to help welcome our second baby. From the moment she walked through our door, her calm, warm presence immediately put us at ease. It was clear we were in incredibly capable hands. What sets Larah apart is not just her professionalism and knowledge (which are exceptional), but the way she truly cares. She was a gentle, reassuring, and kind. She helped navigate early tummy troubles, to ensure baby was comfortable and we could get rest to recover. But what amazed us most was how she seemed to intuitively know what we needed, often before we even realized it ourselves. Whether it was quietly folding a load of laundry, or giving baby a nail trim and bath, her attention to detail and ability to anticipate our needs was astonishing. She created a peaceful, nurturing environment that helped our whole family rest and heal. She was wonderful with our baby — so gentle, loving, and attentive — and she gave us practical tips that made our days smoother, too. I always felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in her care. I can’t imagine those first few weeks without Larah. She didn’t just help us get through the nights — she helped us thriveduring a time that could have felt overwhelming. We are endlessly grateful and would recommend her to any family without hesitation.
— LesleAnn S.
We are so grateful for the care and presence Larah brought into our home. From her very first day, she was incredibly attentive and in tune with our newborn’s needs, and her calm, professional demeanor made our entire family feel instantly at ease. She blended warmth with expertise in a way that made a deeply vulnerable time feel supported and safe. Her guidance, support and gentle approach were truly invaluable.
— Kristen W.
Larah was just what we didn’t know we needed! We didnt use a postpartum doula for our first baby, but for our second, we knew it was a must! So glad we found Larah who was empathic, knowledgeable, organized, and so helpful. She did an amazing job of following our lead while guiding/strategizing and bringing new ideas to the table. We ended up finding her so helpful that a few weeks of support turned into months. Highly recommend!
— Melissa T.
“Larah was an amazing night doula for our newborn! She came in with no judgement, just open to helping with whatever we needed. She was so caring and tentative with our little girl and was able to answer any questions we had as first time parents. She gave us peace of mind and we were able to trust that our little one was in good hands. We would highly recommend working with Larah!”
— Jenny R.
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.
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