Over the years, dozens of clients have hired us as part of their preparation for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and it’s some of the most rewarding work we do. These women usually arrive in our office with a complex combination of determined commitment and anxious uncertainty.
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SERVICES
The Doula Package
The Doula Package is a comprehensive service designed to offer expecting parents ongoing support, information, and advocacy throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum.
Consultations
If you’re not looking for doula support but would like to get detailed information and practical guidance on how to plan for labor, delivery, and after the baby’s born, then individualized consultations might be a great fit for you.
Counseling
If you’d like to process a particular concern or want to explore the emotional, psychological, or spiritual aspects of the childbearing year, counseling can bring depth and meaning to your transformative journey.
Brooke supported my husband and I during the birth of our son and we can't say enough good things about that experience. Brooke's insight and intuition about what might feel best, or connect my husband and I more deeply during the birth process, or what type of pain relieving techniques might be most useful was incredibly valuable. Her presence brought a sense of security and calm to the labor and birth. Brooke also provided such kind and helpful support in the weeks before and after the birth and continues to be a source of wisdom when I am looking for baby or post-partum info. We recommend Brooke's services to anyone for a home, birth center, or hospital birth and will certainly hire her again in the future.Julie & Jeff, SE Portland
"Brooke was our doula for both our daughters’ births, and we cannot sing her praises highly enough! As our doula, Brooke provided support, reassurance, and encouragement, in addition to being able to interface with hospital staff collaboratively and helpfully. We are so grateful to have shared two of the most profound life experiences with Brooke, and should we be blessed with a third babe, we would welcome the opportunity to work with her again."Lauren & Zach, Beaverton
"Throughout the pregnancy and birth, Brooke’s emotional support encouraged me. She was with me every inch of the way, and when I felt I couldn’t do it anymore, Brooke, with a few words, helped me to connect with the baby. This connection allowed me to find my inner strength, and then my son was born. Brooke knew how to be a part of the ring of support without taking away my husband’s involvement, and my midwife and nurses loved her, which was so important in creating the right environment. Brooke was outstanding and exactly what we hoped for!" Ayelet & Sam, SW Portland
A true professional! I knew that I would hire her within the first 30 seconds, as she has an energy about her that is really incredible and warm. She was a tremendous source of strength for me when my due date came and went and I was extremely frustrated and had many decisions to make. During labor, Brooke's presence completely transformed my birth experience. Her calm and soft demeanor made every contraction more tolerable and I felt completely safe and cared for in her presence. As a nurse, it was of utmost importance to have a doula that worked well with the medical team and Brooke's professionalism and people skills allowed her to seamlessly mesh into the team. I will never have a baby without her.Korie & Stu, St. Johns
"We feel deeply grateful to have had Rebecca and Brooke by our side through pregnancy and birth. They were unfailingly present with support, guidance, and resources as we prepared for our daughter’s arrival, and our prenatal visits and (many!) texts gave me the confidence to let go of the anxiety I felt around labor and delivery. Their wisdom also helped us make choices that supported the type of birth that felt right for us and our baby. Even more helpful still was their gentle coaching on how to let go of control and be with the birth process as it unfolded. When it came time for our daughter to be born, labor went much faster than we expected. In the midst of that whirlwind, I remember so well the feeling of reassurance and safety I found in Brooke’s presence. She offered just the right words to help me trust in my intuition. So much of childbirth is out of our hands, but Brooke’s nurturing presence allowed me to believe in my ability to bring our daughter into this world safely and swiftly. A few months into motherhood, their postpartum encouragement continues to feel integral to our journey. As I reflect on becoming a parent, I cannot imagine birthing without the support of these two remarkable women. They are truly a gift and I look forward to calling on them again as our family grows."Emily & Meg, SE Portland
"There is a peaceful, confident, and supportive aura about Brooke, and she is very knowledgeable and experienced. During prenatal visits, Brooke provided me with in-depth, unbiased information that allowed me to think through my options and make the right decision for myself and my baby. During the birth, there were some scary moments and Brooke was calming, reassuring and knowledgeable. She knew when to step in and when to stay in the background. She was politely assertive with hospital staff when I needed someone to speak up for me, and she had wonderful suggestions to ease the pain, help me relax, and be in the moment. I was also very happy with how Brooke included my husband and really encouraged us to be a team"Edith & Jeff, NW Portland
"Of all the things we did to prepare for the birth of our daughter, none was as valuable as hiring Brooke. During pregnancy, she answered all of our questions with ease and helped me accept and move through the intense thoughts and feelings that came up in me in those last weeks. Brooke’s words calmed and centered me during labor, and she intuitively knew what I needed each step of the way. She encouraged me and my husband to work together through contractions, and when we had to make a difficult decision, her knowledge and care made all the difference. She was an incredible source of strength and support for us, and we’re so happy she was there to help bring our daughter into the world."Morgan & Josh, Tigard
"Brooke and Rebecca were the best thing that happened during my pregnancy since we had a few medical issues along the way. They were amazing and super helpful, not only on the labor day, but prior to that as well. It was great to have all their support in this special moment!"Virginia & Pedro, NW Portland
When we chose Brooke to be our doula, one of the reasons I leaned towards her was because I liked the way she connected with both my husband and me. I honestly thought he would need more support getting through our child's birth than me.Well, life works in funny ways. The birth plan we envisioned was turned upside down due to our baby being breech, so we went from preparing for a natural waterbirth to navigating a planned cesarean. I don't know what I would have done without Brooke's unflagging support, patience, accessibility and resourcefulness. Brooke was right by our side, making the experience far more tolerable and humane. She truly helped to make our birth experience the best it could possibly be, and we were blessed to have her in our corner.Hillary & Zach, NE Portland
My husband and I both felt very supported through the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum by Brooke - both individually, as a couple and as a family. Not only is she very knowledgable in the field of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, but her additional training and approach as a therapist makes her especially adept at understanding and supporting the emotional and psychological landscape of birth. In my experience, this inner aspect of pregnancy is as important as the physical, and Brooke helped us to navigate this terrain deeply, compassionately and knowledgeably. Brooke is a wonderful doula!Elizabeth & Roman, SE Portland
"My wife and I could not have been happier with Brooke and Rebecca as our doulas. They worked seamlessly together and we appreciated their different personalities but coordinated approach. They helped ease our anxieties leading into labor and brought support, guidance and warmth to what ended up being a lengthy labor. Plan on using them again if there is baby number two!"Sloan & Kate, SW Portland
"Having Brooke by our side, we felt completely supported every step along the way. It was comforting having someone present who we were familiar with since the hospital staff was all new to us. Since it was our first pregnancy, it was nice to have someone to call when we suspected labor was starting. We wanted to stay at home as long as possible and Brooke was willing to come to our home to be with us as soon as we wanted the extra support. Brooke and her doula partner, Rebecca, were so supportive throughout our whole pregnancy and always had answers, recommendations and resources for any question we had. Brooke has a calming presence that put us at ease and looked out for us at the hospital, which meant my husband and I were able to focus on each other and the experience. It took the stress off to have someone there who could interpret what was going on and answer any questions we had along the way, as well as provide pain management tips. We also found the postpartum support extremely helpful. From soothing tips, to the postpartum visit and parenting resources, we continued to feel fully supported as we navigated parenting. We highly recommend Brooke and Rebecca -- they're a doula power team."Beth & Kevin, North Portland
"My two experiences of childbirth were remarkable and empowering transitions. Brooke was my doula for both my sons’ births, and it’s impossible for me to recall the magic and amazement of delivering them without thinking of her too. Brooke’s endless patience with my endless questions, her sense of humor, compassion and respect, her confidence in my health and the health of my unborn sons, as well as her confidence in my ability to successfully deliver gave me so much comfort and belief in myself. Any family or woman who is able to work with Brooke during pregnancy and delivery will not only have second to none care, they won’t be able to imagine having the experience with anyone else."Polly & Patrick, N Portland
"My husband and I agree that hiring Rebecca and Brooke as our doulas was the best decision we made during my pregnancy. Rebecca and Brooke are experts in the field, tremendously kind, supportive, accommodating, and skilled. Having successfully guided so many births, nothing surprises them, and the experience and wisdom they are able to impart as a result helped us prepare long before the big day of. The day of our daughter's birth, Rebecca was on-call, and from start to finish she was amazing. I was able to have the unmedicated birth that I hoped for and cannot imagine having gone through that experience without her support. We know we would have gotten the same love and support from Brooke too had she been on call that day. We can't recommend these two ladies more highly."Meghan & Tim, NE Portland
I can't imagine going through a birth without a doula, and Brooke is a top notch one! My wife and I were looking for a doula who would be comfortable working with a same-gender couple, and Brooke expressed ease and comfort with us. She truly is oriented toward the couple, not just the birth mom, and we both felt incredibly supported through the entire experience. The tools she brings- her previous history as a midwife, her listening skills, her genuine compassion, her sense of calm, and even her photography skills were so appreciated. We had an unexpected C-section, and Brooke was wonderful at shepherding that event in a way that helped us come to terms with what was happening, and in the postpartum visits, to help us process and tell our story. I highly recommend her!Hilary & Jennie, Wilsonville
"I was fortunate enough to attend births with both Brooke and Rebecca as a baby nurse and knew I wanted to hire them even before our interview. As a nurse and doula myself I'm comfortable with the birth process but knew that it was unknown territory for my husband. Brooke and Rebecca did a beautiful job supporting us both through nine days of prodromal labor followed by a quick active labor. Their calm, reassuring presence was exactly what we needed. Rebecca came to our home to help us through some Spinning Babies maneuvers and to talk through our frustrations. Brooke attended our delivery and was such a soothing presence as contractions hit hard and I pushed out my big, beautiful girl exactly the way I had envisioned. My midwife was so impressed with Brooke that she asked for her card to refer other families and we gladly recommend this fantastic duo to any expectant parents."Johanna & Mac, SE Portland
"I knew early on that I wanted a doula, but I wasn’t sure if I could find one that would respect my decision to have an epidural. When I first spoke with Brooke, I was immediately relieved by her open, non-judgmental style, and I knew she was the doula for me and my partner. We created a detailed birth plan and talked about the best stage of labor to get an epidural and how to avoid interventions like pitocin and cesarean. We followed our basic plan and it worked! I had a normal vaginal delivery with the comfort of pain relief, which was just what I wanted! I’m so thankful to Brooke for her good counsel and guidance, and her help with breastfeeding and newborn care was also invaluable for us."Joanne & Kim, Hillsboro
"I don't even know where to begin. Brooke and Rebecca's care was impeccable from the beginning. Communication was clear and prompt and my husband and I instantly felt we were in good hands at our first complimentary consultation session. They asked many questions of us and we of them. They were well organized and complete. We felt informed about every step of the process and in creating our (loose) birth plan. As I neared and passed my due date, induction became a hot topic. I was of advanced maternal age and with some of the stressors in my life I was feeling a bit of pressure to usher Matthew into this world. I had many a phone call with Brooke (who was to be on call for my labor) discussing pros and cons. She assured me she was on my team no matter what I chose to do. All in all, I don't know how I would have survived my birth without Brooke. I could not have asked for a better resource, advocate, or friend in this process. I would not do birth without Brooke or Rebecca, for sure!"Erika & Kevin, Camas
We can't say enough about what an amazing doula Brooke was for us in the birth of our second child - an all-natural successful VBAC at OHSU. She helped us think and talk through so many issues ahead of time, especially processing some of our previous birth experience and providing a wealth of information and resources. Brooke was so good at listening and tailoring her support to our needs, fears, and desires ahead of time, and she played an absolutely critical role in labor and delivery. She provided exactly the support I needed, and her calm, encouraging, knowledgeable presence enabled me to have an altogether empowering birth experience. I feel so fortunate to have been able to have Brooke by our side through it all and can't recommend her enough!Ann & Zach, SE Portland
I can't say enough great things about Brooke! We would not have been able to manage an unmedicated birth without her guidance and support. She was cool and collected which kept my husband and me calm. My son's birth was better than I ever could have imagined or hoped. Brooke is the best investment in my health to date.Paige & Paul, N Portland
Continuity of care is characterized by a continuous caring relationship between a client and health care professional over time. For most people, continuity of care is highly valued because it allows clients to build a relationship of trust and understanding with their care provider. People frequently ask me what a birth doula actually does, and my answer goes something like, “Well, it really depends. We tailor our services to each client’s particular needs, but basically we offer families professional support during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum.”
Continuity Of Care
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