Maria holding a baby
Hello, my name is Maria.
Giving birth is profoundly transformative. It is a great honor to be trusted with supporting you through such an intimate moment as you discover your strength, courage, and inner wisdom.
While we carry the innate knowledge to do this work, it can take tremendous effort. Pain is a natural part of any major transition, including this sacred threshold of life. To me, it is a profound privilege to stand by your side and witness such an incredible miracle.
I am deeply passionate about supporting families through their unique birthing journeys and transitions into parenthood. Together, we will focus on comprehensive preparation, continuous labor and birth support, and postpartum readiness so you feel held every step of the way.
Photo credit: Lem & June Collections
Maria was absolutely amazing. This was our first baby and I truly don't believe I would have been able to stick to my unmedicated birth plan without her assistance. Her calming presence, and wonderful tool bag, got me through a very painful labor. (Back contractions are terrible.) My husband and I went back and forth on hiring a doula and we were so happy we did so! Maria also continued to support us after birth. As new parents, it was just what we needed. We are so grateful for her and the amazing birth photos she captured.
– Matia
Photo credit: Isaac Quesada
Acknowledgements
Systemic racism is driving infant and maternal health disparities in the United States. Doula support for families of color in the perinatal time is a way to combat these disparities and help improve outcomes. I am a strong advocate for my clients but for culturally specific support from a shared experience, check out offerings from the Community Doula Alliance or the Black Parent Initiative
I respect multiple cultural ways of knowing, seeing, and living. I honor diversity and strive to understand differences with humility.
I reside in Multnomah County, which rests on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes that make their home along the Wimahl, Nch’i-Wàna, or swah’netk’qhu (all meaning “Big River" or “Great River") also known by its colonized name as the Columbia River.
Service Area
Proudly serving families in the following areas:
Portland, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego,
West Linn, Oregon City, Colton, Wilsonville, Woodburn,
Newberg, Tualatin, Tigard, Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro,
Forest Grove, North Plains, Gresham, Troutdale, Sandy,
and beyond.