Welcome to the Northwest Doulas website

Welcome! As doulas and friends, we have joined together to create Northwest Doulas. Our shared and guiding philosophy is to provide compassionate support and education to women, their partners and their babies during all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

Labor support doulas provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother and her partner during pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Whether you are planning to give birth in a hospital, childbirth center or in your home, a labor support doula will comfort you during labor using an array of coping techniques, including visualization, breath work, massage, and positioning. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the most positive birth experience possible. >> Visit our Doulas list page

Postpartum doulas provide non-medical support and create a nurturing environment for the family who is adjusting to the arrival of a newborn. During the first few days, weeks, and months after the birth of a child, postpartum doulas provide emotional and breastfeeding support, assistance with newborn care, caring for older siblings, running errands and helping with household tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. Ultimately, a postpartum doula’s primary focus is to nurture the mother, thereby enhancing her ability to care for her baby. >> Visit our Doulas list page