Meet Our Portland Doulas

At Baby Nest, our team of compassionate and experienced Portland doulas is here to walk beside you through one of life’s most powerful moments. From that very first contraction to the moment your baby is in your arms, we offer steady support, calm presence, and evidence-based guidance to help you feel confident and cared for every step of the way.

With over 60 years of combined birth experience, our doulas bring a wide range of skills and backgrounds.

We’re known for our authentic care, gentle encouragement, and ability to help families feel safe, seen, and truly supported, no matter what kind of birth you’re planning.

We believe that birth is deeply personal and that having the right doula makes all the difference. Our Portland doulas don’t come with an agenda. Instead, we bring our experience, tools, and deep respect for your choices. We’re here to guide, encourage, advocate, and hold space, so your birth story can be one of strength, connection, and joy.

Explore our team below and find the doula who feels like the best fit for your journey. We can’t wait to meet you.

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Sherilee (she/her)

Owner of Baby Nest Birth Services, Creator of Birth Dates, Birth Doula, Placenta Specialist and Bradley Method Instructor
I have two crazy cool kids, ages 19 & 22. They make me laugh, keep my life full of adventure and are always teaching me!
I adore the summer and one day hope to live somewhere tropical.
The Vancouver Farmers Market is my style of gardening.

My Story

22 years ago I experienced the transformation into motherhood and was profoundly changed. Birth taught me so many things that forever changed me.

I was strong. Stronger than I ever knew.
I was capable and ready for this most challenging job of being a mother.
How to truly be in the present moment.
How to surrender and release control.
That life is sacred and I was so grateful to be a part of the circle of life.

I had two unmedicated, physiologic births and I can honestly say while it was the hardest work I have ever done, it was by far the most empowering and beautiful experience of my life. What made my births so manageable and positive was being fully educated, having a deep trust in my innate ability to give birth, and the encouraging birth support team by my side that truly believed in me.

I became a certified Doula and Educator of The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth. For the past 19 years I have had the most amazing time helping couples have truly positive birth experiences, with joy over fear.

My Philosophy

I believe in every parent-to-be finding their voice and power in birth. It is important that they feel respected and heard, and given a safe place in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. In my 19 years as a Portland doula, I have come to truly believe that birth is better when you don't feel alone. My role is to support the birthing parent in what they want their birth experience to be and helping the partner feel fully engaged and present.

The following quote is my deepest pursuit and desire. “You are a birth servant. Do good without show or fuss. If you must take the lead, lead so that the mother is helped, yet still free and in charge. When the baby is born, they will rightly say: ‘We did it ourselves!’ Tao Te Ching

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Cynthia (she/her)

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula with DONA
Been a Licensed massage therapist since 2012 and LOVE using massage for clients in labor.
Mama of two born in hospitals with a doula by my side!
I have two busy, beautiful children, birthed with the help of a doula. Seeing them be best friends is my favorite thing!

My Story

I went to massage school when I was only 20 years old and quickly realized my favorite clients were pregnant or new moms. The idea of a doula was introduced to me, but I wanted to focus on massage only, having not been a mother myself yet.

When my first child was born in 2015 I had the support of a Portland doula, and she was invaluable! I had a very satisfying, albeit long, birth, and it was a dream. I knew then the value of this work and I wanted to be a part of it but the time wasn’t right. I had my second, very different but equally lovely, birth in 2020 and a year later finally decided to make the move to do my training in early 2022. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life!

My Philosophy

Giving birth is a transformative experience and should be treated with great honor. It is no walk in the park, but can be the most pivotal moment in a person’s life. I want to help to make it as satisfying as possible, in whatever way that looks like for the family. I believe advocacy and empowerment are what is needed to make it a positive experience, and it’s a privilege to help make that happen.

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Heather (she/her)

Certified Birth Doula with DONA International
Certified Birth Assistant
I was born & raised in Spokane, and LOVE living in the Pacific Northwest!
My husband and I welcomed our daughter into this world at a freestanding birth center, and our son at a planned home birth.
I love to read, sew, and have a passion for teaching and learning.

My Story

I birthed my son at home, and my daughter at a freestanding birth center. Both experiences were wonderful, amazing, exhilarating, transcendental! I felt loved, supported, and celebrated by my husband, midwives, and doula. I came to realize, though, that my experience was not the norm.

Many of the moms who shared their birth stories with me had very different, sometimes even traumatic, stories to tell. I knew in my heart that I wanted to make a difference in my Vancouver birth community. I strive to make this difference by supporting moms and their partners as a doula, providing re-education about birth (not fear!), and helping moms who have already. birthed to process their births.

My Philosophy

Birth is a transformative experience. Having experienced two amazing births myself, my goal is to help others to have an experience they can reflect on as being positive and empowering. I believe women have the innate power to labor and birth. Women's bodies are capable of doing this amazing work of bringing new life into the world, and that should be celebrated! By supporting both the birthing woman and her partner, babies can be welcomed with all the love, positivity, and support they deserve.

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Sarah (she/her)

Sacred Doula Training (DONA) 2006
Trauma-informed trained
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
I am a mother to five kids ranging in age from 7-23
I love traveling and have lived in Japan and Denmark.
I enjoy knitting, embroidery and mixed media collage.
I am passionate about cooking and bringing nourishing foods to new moms.

My Story

My fascination and interest in birth came with the preparation and birth of my first child in 2000. In those days that meant reading a huge stack of books on everything related to birth, babies, breastfeeding and more.

I credit my own Portland doula as the inspiration for becoming a doula because through her support, as well as that of my midwives, I was able to really feel empowered and at ease during that birth. My partner felt informed and involved, and it carried on through the births of our four other children. From that time on, I became committed to providing nurturing, education and care for people before, during and after their babies are born.

I trained to be a doula in 2006 and when I began the good work of preparing for labor attending births with new families, I knew I had found the right career for me!

I am so grateful for the Portland doulas that showed me the way and for the families that invite me into this special time.

As a life-long learner, I continue to find new subjects around birth, babies and postpartum to learn about so I can better serve families.

My Philosophy

Becoming parents is a major life transition—and I believe it needs to be treated with respect and honor. However much we study and know about birth and babies, they remainspartially mysterious, and my job as a doula to hold space for all that arises in prenatal preparation, labor, birth and the sweet and challenging postpartum time. Each family needs slightly different support, there is no formula, and thus my goal is to listen, respond with compassion, ask questions and supply information and education when needed.

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Sophia (she/her)

Certified Birth & Postpartum doula with Mothertree International
Trauma-informed trained
My husband is my best friend and we love Disney with our 2 kids!
I can’t start my days without a cup of Stumptown espresso!
I am an active gardener and aspire to have a fresh flower stand one day
I treasure the friendships I have with my girlfriends and love Bunco nights

My Story

My interest in doula work began when I was pregnant with our daughter, Charlotte. During our birth (her physical birth and my emotional, mental, and physical rebirth) I was planning a hospital birth and was fortunate to have my husband and sister be part of my strong birth support team. In labor I was able to be relaxed and at ease because I trusted them. I had discussed what my preferences were and they both helped to ensure my voice was heard- even if at times I wasn't able to verbalize my wishes. I am confident I had a positive birth because I felt so comfortable, safe and seen with a strong birth team by my side.

I had, and still have so much gratitude for the support I had from my birth team. I couldn’t help but think: that every person giving birth deserves the same respect, support, and advocacy that I had. I want to be able to provide all of that to a family... at least one time before my time on earth is up.

I started my doula training after our son was born, and haven't looked back since. It feels like my life has started and I am grateful! I continue my education through evidence-based podcasts, books, and training, and am open to growth with each family I serve.

My Philosophy

I truly believe that birth and postpartum is the most coveted time an individual experiences. I believe the entire birth experience for both parents can change the trajectory in their new chapter of life.

It brings me peace, joy, and comfort knowing that my presence, spirit, guidance, and advocacy creates a safe environment. My commitment to each client is that their voice is heard and their sacred space is protected.

I truly believe that my commitment to providing excellent doula care results in the birth and postpartum experience my clients deserve.

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Wendy (she/her)

I'm a Labor & Delivery Nurse (RN) but have the heart of the doula

I've worked as a Labor & Postpartum nurse for over 5 years and have been to over 200 births

I have 4 beautiful children, born with the support of a doula

My happy place is the beach! Give me some sun, sand, and waves and I will be happy for days

My Story

When I was 15 years old my love for the birthing process began when my sister-in-law let me be part of her home birth. I was moved by the beauty and power she had within her. She had a doula who supported her in this beautiful transition to motherhood, and so when I had my first baby, I knew I wanted a doula by my side!

My doula helped me through a pretty traumatic hospital birth where I would have felt powerless without her. Shortly after my birth I was given the opportunity to do volunteer work, as a labor support person for a homeless shelter focused on teen moms. I had found my new passion and my heart belongs to these strong mamas.

After that experience, I decided I wanted to go to school to become a Registered Nurse with the goal to work in the family birth center. I went to Washington State University to get my bachelor's degree and am thrilled to say I have been working in the family birth center/labor and delivery in the hospital for over 5 years now!

Although I love my job and role there as a labor nurse, I feel my true calling is doula work. I want to support all stages of this journey including labor preparation, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding, bringing more comfort, care and education to new families.

My Philosophy

Pregnancy is a powerful and beautiful transformative journey to be on. I encourage mothers to use all their senses to help guide them through. My goal is to help mothers feel empowered with knowledge and help them navigate their way through the birthing process with more ease and comfort.

I feel one of the best ways for me to support a mother is to ensure she feels safe, cared for, heard and understood.

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Hannah (she/her)

I am very passionate and go getter! I have always been super motivated and have such a love for women and babies!

I have 3 cats that are my babies and a loving husband.

I love to work out and have recently picked up a new love for running!

I love to bake as well and be around my family and friends.

My Story

Ever since I was a young child, I have had a love for women and babies.

I truly found my passion for women’s health/labor and delivery when I worked at a women’s clinic as a medical assistant for the past 7 years. Seeing behind the scenes of pregnancy care, a passion to support families started to grow.

I had the honor to shadow over 10 births with the midwives and OB’s at the clinic, and that solidified it! I became certified as a doula and absolutely love supporting families!

I have also applied to nursing school to become a labor and delivery nurse.

I am very equipped and experienced in this field and cannot wait to meet you and your family and help you bring your baby(s) into the world in a way you feel comfortable and proud of. I am here to support you along that journey!

My Philosophy

Pregnancy and birth is a beautiful, busy, and overwhelming time. I am here to remind mothers how strong they are, how capable they are, and how supported they are. This time is so special and my job is to support the mother through the whole process, and to remind her of how powerful she is. One of the ways I support women is by hearing and seeing them, as well as carrying them when they need it. I am here to support, nurture, and remind women of their strength they already have!

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Our Baby Nest doula was worth her weight in gold at our birth! Her experience enabled her to give us specific suggestions about exactly how to relax and what to do. She also has a quiet presence and doesn’t ever feel intrusive—she’s there when you need her and then she fades naturally into background. Always positive and respectful, I’d highly recommend a Baby Nest doula to support you in your baby’s birth!Miranda W.