Momo Yamamoto - Birth Doula

About Momo

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/

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Birth Doula Package

My initial consultations are always free. I am happy to discuss sliding scale options. Birth package includes: unlimited phone/text/email support, 2 prenatal visits, 24/7 on call starting at 38 weeks until you give birth, continuous labor support through 1-2 hours postpartum, 1 postpartum visit, and resource referrals as needed.

$1,100 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I am available for unlimited text/email support (this could be questions, updates on how you’re doing, test results, etc) and 24/7 emergency phone support. We will meet twice before your birth to discuss coping techniques, your birth preferences, childbirth education, any past birth experience(s), and any other questions/topics that come up. Once you get to 38 weeks, I go on call. I stay on call until you go into active labor, at which point I will join you at your home, the hospital, or the birth center. I stay throughout your entire birth, providing emotional, physical, and informational support. After your baby is born, I will stay for 1-2 hours while everyone gets settled. We will have an in-home visit approximately one week after the birth of your baby. During this visit, I will check in about feeding and sleeping, help you process your birth if you are ready, answer any questions you have about postpartum life, help with light housekeeping/cooking, and refer you to local resources as needed. After our visit, I am available to answer questions via phone/text up until 6 weeks after you give birth.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

DONA Birth Doula Training (2021)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Feminist Studies (2020)

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety and Depression Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a sliding scale?

Yes! Contact me through info@mahinadoula.com or (971) 319-2753 to discuss sliding scale options. I believe everyone who wants a doula should have one.

When should I hire a doula?

You can hire a doula at any time during your pregnancy, but most people start looking around 20-25 weeks.

How many clients do you take per month?

At this time, I am taking 2-3 birth clients per month.

How are you protecting clients during the pandemic?

I am fully vaccinated and boosted, I wear a KN95 mask whenever interacting with clients in person, and I get tested for COVID about once a month. Consultations are held virtually over Zoom. Prenatals can either be virtual or in person, depending on your comfort level.

What kinds of births do doulas support?

Doulas support all kinds of births! I am open to supporting unmedicated births, hospital births, inductions, home births, planned and unplanned cesareans, medicated births, VBACs, birth center births, and everything in between. At this time, I am unable to support planned unassisted home births.

Can doulas give medical advice?

No. Doulas are not medical practitioners, so giving medical advice is out of our scope of practice. We can guide clients to ask their providers questions that will help them make informed decisions, but we cannot make medical decisions on behalf of our clients.