team of doulas from ABC Doula and Newborn Care in Portland Oregon smiling for team photo outside
postpartum doula Kimberly looking up with admiration while posing for photo outside

ABC Doula & Newborn Care

I Love Our Doula Team!

A doula group is only as good as the doulas that make it up. We are so proud to have these amazing women contributing their care to form our team of love and nurturing. From Vancouver to SW Portland, from Beaverton to Oregon City, these doulas cover some ground to care for parents and babies with a depth of experience and wisdom. While each doula brings their own skills and talents, their baseline offers more than just training and certification. They approach care in a way that meets each family uniquely through years of experience learning what families love and how they function best.

Where we Started:

Birthed in 2001, ABC Doula began in my heart to offer the kind of doula that knew what new moms need, and offered it without prompting. Knowing the universal needs of postpartum and newborns (and twins!) but customizing the care to each family and their individual needs. All from a love of babies–and knowledge of how to care for them to help parents sleep, stay in love, and function well. We knew postpartum care helped to reduce postpartum mood disorders and allow for parents to grow confidently into who they wanted to be as a family. 3000 families later we now have referrals coming from families with kids in college, who still remember what it was like to have nurturing support after birth that comforted them while they were learning about their babies—and helped them sleep!

CURRENTLY:

A tight knit group of doulas serving families who are looking for breast and bottle feeding support, rest and sleep respite, and practical care for recovery after birth or welcoming twins home. We also have a couple doulas who offer birth support, and we offer classes for both parents and grandparents to help them prepare for a peaceful postpartum. All our doulas are wise women, experts in infant care (many are also Newborn Care Specialists/NCS), as well as trained in recognizing and supporting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. They have a long list of qualifications beyond the basics of postpartum care. As truly non-judgemental caregivers they are able to hold space while being sensitive to each family’s needs and requests. All are professionals who carry liability insurance, CPR and First Aid certification, have been thoroughly background checked—and they LOVE their jobs!

group of doulas smiling and laughing while taking photos for ABC Doula and Newborn Care in Vancouver Washington

OUR MISSION

We are recreating a postpartum culture where there has been little support. We are caregivers, with an eye to the holistic but with our feet firmly rooted in the practical parts of the hard work of adjusting to new babies. We exist to make life better for families by taking both the mental and physical load off and allowing rest and healing to create harmony in the postpartum period.

OUR VALUES

Newborn babies are precious, filling everyone’s hearts with oxytocin and joy! As expert baby whisperers able to care for them when parents need a break, our main goals are to help parents become confident, rested, and healed, and to bond with their babies. We know the world is an anxious place right now, and our heart is to cushion this time frame and reclaim what we used to value in recovery and establishing lactation.

Meet Our Team

We have long term relationships with our doula team– some we have known for 15-20 years. Some are former ABC clients! Check out their individual pages to learn what each offers.

Krystal of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

Krystal

Sara of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

sara

Maren of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

maren

Jen of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

jen

Meigan of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

meigan

Christy of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

christy

Nina of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

nina

Michelle of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

michelle

Rosa of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

rosa

Kat of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

kat

Kimberly of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

kimberly

Charley of ABC Doulas smiling for photo in Portland Oregon

charley

Charissa a doula and IBCLC with ABC Doula in Portland, Oregon smiles in front of a red brick wall.

Charissa

Kind Words

  • “I just wanted to send a note to say thank you to each of you for helping my husband and I during his recent hospital stay! I really can’t imagine how we would have gotten through those three days without all of you - there is no one else I could have called to take over twin care for that much time. It was so relieving for us to know that our babies were in your care and that they were with people who knew them and their routine.You all really went above and beyond and we are very grateful. Thanks for everything!! ”

    -Mother of 4 Week Old Twins

  • “She gave me the confidence, emotional support and assurance I needed to be a mom and she was always positive and supportive every time I saw her. My family and I are incredibly fortunate to have had her in our lives and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation or reservation.”

    -Mother of 4 month old, Lake Oswego

  • “She offered information in regard to what to expect after a C-section in a kind and considerate manner. She shared many helpful tips in regard to breastfeeding, diaper rash and helped me with organizational tasks.”

    -Mother of 8 year old and newborn, N.W. Portland

  • “I cannot tell you how much we appreciate you! You have been such a gift to us!”

    -Mother of 3, West Linn, OR

  • “Kimberly was extremely supportive and professional. She displayed great care for our baby as well as for us as parents. I would definitely recommend her."

    -Father of Newborn, Hillsboro

  • “Kimberly provided us with much needed help, advice and support. We will always appreciate her assistance in getting us off to a good start as first time parents.”

    -Mother of Newborn, Hillsboro

  • “Thank you so much for helping me to help my daughter with her wonderful baby!”

    -Grandma who purchased services for daughter

  • “My experience was truly wonderful! I learned so much from Kimberly. Both from what she talked about with me as well as by watching her natural gift for meeting babies needs!”

    -Mother of 2 month old, Portland

  • “Nothing helped more than you encouragement, calm demeanor and warmth during those anxious moments that I had.”

    -Mother struggling with depression, Portland

  • “Our doula was very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. I felt confident that she would be able to care for my newborn well. I trusted her more than anyone else.”

    -Mother of 3 month, Tigard

  • “We thoroughly enjoyed having (her)… (She) helped us get off to a good start and get some much needed rest!”

    -Mother of triplets, Portland

  • “She was just awesome... so kind and so helpful.Always wanting to do more to help… it has been great having her along on errands! Thanks so much for this invaluable service!”

    -Mother of Newborn, S.E. Portland

  • “She made sure I was comfortable, brought me drinks, cleaned the kitchen, played enthusiastically and at length with my three year old. She even brought activities for him! She asked what I wanted/needed and of course helped care for, bathe, feed, etc. the new baby”

    -Mother of 3 year old and newborn, N.E. Portland

  • “She acted as a great addition to our family and really helped us be better parents. Thank you!"

    -Father of 2 year old and newborn, Lake Oswego

  • “She taught me how to breastfeed twins at the same time… she was great. We couldn’t manage the twins without her help."

    -Mother of Twins, Beaverton

  • “I wanted to write and just say THANK YOU!!! You snuck out without me being able to tell you how awesome you are and how invaluable you were to my wife and I. Worth every penny! I would (and will) recommend you to everyone and anyone. You Rock!”

    -Father of Singleton, Sellwood

  • “We just wanted to say how happy we were with your service. Our doula was fantastic! We will definitely be using your service again in the near future and will recommend you to other parents.”

    -Parents of Singleton, S.W. Portland

Find a Doula

Working with us means you value the wisdom our team brings, built on years of service as doulas and our long list of additional certifications that illustrate our dedication to this work. Hiring an ABC Doula is a reassuring process designed to help you feel at ease with the professional in your home. We treasure caring for the most precious things in your world; your baby & you.