As I prep to make a teaching trip to PDX, I think about all the families over the past 18 years who have called to say, "We don't have family here, and our baby is due in a couple months."

Portland is growing so rapidly, and families are welcoming babies far away from their extended family. This creates a need for care, for expertise, for hands that are trained and experienced. Doulas can do this. And we do it without judgement, expectations, or needing to be given instructions.

We are 'out of the box, ready to go' helpers. If you want to learn more about your baby, we can teach you. If you want to get sleep, we can help you. If you are feeling overwhelmed, we can bring the peace to your home.

Call a doula.