Our Doulas

“The time surrounding birth is transformational for everyone involved. My hope is to help prepare you and your partner beforehand, to encourage, affirm and support you during birth and postpartum, and to leave you afterwards feeling at peace and empowered. I approach each birth with flexibility, sensitivity, and compassion - I love learning how to be the support each different birthing team needs.” ​ Certification Organization: DONA International ​ Year Began Practicing: 2021 ​ Education: University of Idaho - B.S.Ed. Secondary Education, English & TESOL DONA International Birth Doula Training Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified Spinning Babies Training - Body Balancing and Positioning for Efficient Labor and Physiologic Resolution of Stalls and Positioning Problems ​ Website: https://joyfulbirthdoula.wixsite.com/about Email: ruthkrausedoula@gmail.com ​ Service area: The Palouse (Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, Clarkston…approximately a 30 minute radius of Moscow, ID)

Birth is not about 'doing it right ' or 'one way is better than the other'. I am convinced that the birthing person and their partner need to be given evidence based information and support as they make the choices that feel right to them. It is also very important to me to give you the nurturing and informed care that you deserve. I am honored to support all kinds of families, and look forward to partnering with you as you welcome your little one. My heart's desire is to be able to encourage families to trust their innate wisdom and help them to joyfully embrace their new role as parents, by walking alongside them through the wonderful and challenging journey before them." ​ Certification Organization: Pacific Association of Labor Support Doulas & DONA (in progress) ​ Year Began Practicing: 2020 ​ Education: Bastyr University Simkin Center, Kenmore, WA - Birth and Postpartum Doula Skills Workshops Birth Advocacy Doula Training (serving the unique needs of LGTBQ+ parents); Childbirth Educator Training (Parent's Trust) Parent Trust's Great Starts Professional Childbirth Educators Workshop When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects on Childbearing Women (Introduction and Advanced) by Penny Simkin, Phyllis Klaus, Selena Shelley STARS of Washington Paraeducator Training including Blood Borne Pathogens. CPR for Adults, Children and Infants Hands on Skills and Tens Training for Doulas ​ Website: https://www.doulamamabear.com/?fbclid=IwAR3FNeX71O1XNNKYNP9CuhzfL-STMJHP0J9hY8bbNsyfYi5dMRpbzvPXznE Email: doulamamabear@gmail.com ​ Service area: 200 mile radius from Pullman, WA and, with special arrangements, in the Tacoma / Seattle area

As your doula, lactation specialist and your health advocate, my goal is to compassionately support you through your parenthood experience. I apply a holistic approach to my practice, combining ancient wisdom with evidenced based science to give you a full range of information. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel connected, honored, and supported in the decisions that give you peace and joy. This is a very challenging, vulnerable, and intimate time in life and having someone to guide you through your journey can be immeasurable. I feel humbled and honored to work beside parents in this transformational time. " ​ Certification Organization: Newborn Mother's Collective, Mountain Midwives Birth Doula Course ​ Year Began Practicing: 2017 ​ Education: Lewis-Clark State College-Practical Nursing International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) University of San Diego Extension-Lactation Consulting Midwife Assistant Training Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula Training- Newborn Mother's Collective Certified Birth Doula Certified Lactation Educator-Evergreen Perinatal Education Intuitive Birth for Birth-Workers Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Workshop-Perinatal Support Washington Steamy Chick-Peri-steam Facilitator Basic Life Support for Providers (BLS) CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation for Providers (NRP) ​ Website: www.blommamomma.com Email: jessica@blommamomma.com ​ Service area: Virtual and In-home Lactation and Doula Visits. Serving the Palouse (Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, Clarkston, Spokane, and CDA)

“After the births of my children, I found the calling to walk alongside women as they enter the sacred and raw passage of motherhood. Over the years I have gathered knowledge and experience in providing physiologic, mother-centered postpartum care. The way a woman experiences newborn motherhood can make a profound impact on her life and future health. In a western society that does not support slowing down and turning inward to achieve true healing, I have made it my life’s work to change the narrative and bring this care to my community. Overall, my practice encompasses supporting the mother. This includes: local postpartum planning workshops, in-home postpartum care with a focus on nourishing foods & honoring the first 40 days, traditional postpartum body work, lactation/feeding support as a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), facilitating Women & Mother’s Circles, and offering hand crafted, organic herbal products specifically designed to aid in postpartum healing. A postpartum doula is nothing new, but a way to bring back the traditional role of village members who came together to support women after birth and fill a necessary healthcare gap. I look forward to talking about all things postpartum and supporting you in the birth right of a peaceful postpartum experience.” Certification Organization: Newborn Mother's Collective, Innate Traditions, and Evergreen Perinatal Year Began Practicing: 2022 Education: Postpartum Professional Graduate - Newborn Mother's Collective Breastfeeding for Newborn Mothers - Newborn Mother’s Collective Certified Lactation Educator- Evergreen Perinatal Innate Postpartum Care Practitioner- Innate Traditions Women’s Circle Facilitator- Together: Mother’s Circle Facilitator Training Herbalism Intensive Graduate – Rootcraft Herbalism Bachelor of Science in Marketing - University of Idaho Idaho & Washington Food Handlers Certification Website: www.mothernourishpostpartum.com Email: mothernourishpostpartum@gmail.com Service area: Virtual and In-home visits. Serving the Palouse (Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, Clarkston). Spokane/CDA and Camas Prairie area upon request and availability.

As a Palouse-area native, I bring a grounded sense of place to my practice. Naturally inclined to be a caregiver as an earthy-mama, my background is in environmental conservation and preservation of God’s creations. As above so shall it be below, caring for Mother Earth takes the same tenderness and strength to care for people in a rooted practice that I bring to you now. For me, being a doula is a spiritual calling, as well as a practical necessity. Doulas fill the gap that modernity has excavated. We find ourselves less communal and therefore less willing to open ourselves to help. With the idea of community being more fragmented than it once was, a doula fills the necessary role of consistent and steady support during life's vulnerable, challenging and tender moments, such as birth, postpartum, and end-of-life. What I honorably bring to this practice is steady physical and mental strength, coupled with deep compassion, tenderness, and honesty. I can be a strong pillar to you during labor and tenderly guide you and your family to healing while a loved one transitions to the other side. Certification Organization: DONA (in the process of certification) Year Began: 2024 Education: DONA International Birth Doula Training Course with Baby Bump Services DONA International Breastfeeding for Doulas with Family Seasons Desert Mountain Medicine Wilderness First Responder University of Idaho McCall Outdoor Science School Master's of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Education University of Idaho Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Science and minor Conservation Social Science Website: rooted-emergence.com Email: rootedemergence@gmail.com Area Served: greater Palouse Empire, Lewiston Clarkston Valley, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene and everywhere in between

My name is Hailey. I am a nurse, certified birth and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator. I am also a mom to two sweet girls. My passion is providing evidence-based information to allow families to feel confident in making decisions about their care. I believe that we should make decisions through education and information, not fear. I want families to be prepared: learn how to talk with their provider and ask questions, know their (many) options, have tools available to help cope with labor whether it is medicated or unmedicated, and be active participants in their care. This information and preparation is provided through both the birth class I teach as well as through my doula packages. Certification organizations: Newborn Mothers, Halliday Doula Services Labor and Birth Doula Training Year Began practicing: 2023 Education: WashingtonState University College of Nursing, BSN Certified Birth Doula Certified Postpartum Doula Bastyr University Childbirth Educator Training Basic life support/CPR Website: haileydoulaservices.com Email: haileydoulaservices@gmail.com Service Area: Whitman and Latah County, Lewiston, Clarkston, and surrounding areas. Other locations available on individual basis and availability.

As a birth and postpartum doula, it is my goal to ensure that you have your ideal birthing experience by offering physical and emotional support during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. Whether that looks like providing education and resources, helping you advocate for yourself as well as your sweet baby, or helping you with chores around the house while you navigate the postpartum period- I am here to help you and encourage you through all of it! The word 'doula' is an ancient Greek term, meaning 'a woman who serves'- and it is my honor to serve you and your family during this intimate time in your life. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where all families can seek the care they desire. Birth (as well as pregnancy) is such an empowering and beautiful experience- not one is exactly the same as another, which is what makes it so fascinating, but also, so very special. Certification Organization: Halliday Doula Services ​ Year Began Practicing: 2023 ​ Education: Labor & Birth Doula Training Continuing Self-Study ​​ Email: tzdoulaservices@gmail.com Service Area: Virtual and In-home visits. Serving the LC Valley (Lewiston & Clarkson) and Palouse (Mosccow/Pullman)

As a doula, my goal is to provide support that is suited to the needs of each woman and her family. Creating such support requires time, attentiveness, and honor for the unique needs of each client. Because of this, I place high value on prenatal visits in which we get to know each other, explore individual goals, preferences, concerns, and questions. I do my utmost to ensure my clients have access to evidence-based information, are honored in their decisions, and feel prepared to welcome their baby. I support labor and delivery through in-person emotional and physical care. And in the early postpartum days, I remain available to offer a listening ear, gentle advice if it is desired, and connection to additional community resources. It is my joy and privilege to support this sacred and ordinary process.” ​ Certification Organization: DONA ​ Year Began Practicing: 2018 ​ Education: Currently a student midwife and pursuing a Bachelor of Science in midwifery at Midwives College of Utah ​ Additional Experience/Training: Midwifery Assistant Training - I'm currently apprenticing with several local midwives. As of summer 2023, I've attended over 120 births. I'm a mom to 5 children who were all born at home with an awesome midwife! ​ Email: fabellabirthandwellness@gmail.com Service area: I’m based in Moscow, Idaho. I’m happy to travel up to two hours one way to serve my clients. Broadly speaking, I work in northern Idaho and eastern Washington.

Hi, I’m Waycee! I’m a birth doula with a deep passion for supporting families through one of life’s most profound experiences. My journey into birth work began in a small farm town, where I grew up helping animals give birth. Witnessing the power and beauty of birth from such an early age sparked a lifelong connection to the process, whether human or animal. As I grew, I became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where I developed strong caregiving skills while supporting individuals of all ages. I also worked as a nanny for several years, learning to understand the emotional and developmental needs of families. These experiences have shaped me into a patient, compassionate doula who is committed to providing continuous, personalized support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to help you feel empowered, informed, and deeply supported every step of the way, whether you’re birthing at home or in a hospital. If you’re looking for someone who brings a calm presence, empathy, and a deep respect for the birth process, I would be honored to support you and your family on this incredible journey Email: wayceeirish2@gmail.com

"Fertility and reproductive health are the core of our existence, and a passion of mine that drives me into birth work. Since 2016, I have been pursuing education in birth work, with a lifetime remaining to learn. When hiring me as your Birth Doula, it is my goal to provide your growing family the resources and comfort you need to feel confident in your unique pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. I have had the privilege of attending and assisting in several births through 80+ hours of shadowing various providers, hundreds of hours working full-time at Moscow/Pullman OBGYN and Pullman Regional Hospital, and experiencing birth/reproductive challenges first-hand. Through this, I have witnessed birth naturally, medically, surgically, of singles and multiples (twins), learning that each journey is exceptionally powerful and sacred. I love to journey alongside my clients and their partners ensuring that they feel safe, supported, and confident with each decision they make during this transformational time.`` Certification Organization: ProDoula Year Began Practicing: 2021 Education: ProDoula Course Completion, 2021 Bachelors of Science in Microbiology- University of Idaho, 2020 Nursing Assistant Certified in WA State, 2018 Basic Life Support for Adults and Infants, 2018 Website: birthwithbrie.com Email: info@birthwithbrie.com Service Area: Palouse and Surrounding Areas. Willing to travel 2+hours away if determined at consultation. Online and in-person visits available.

My name is Margot. I am a Palouse area local and mama to two sweet babes. My babies’ births were vastly different, and the experiences I gained from both inspired my desire to support other expecting mamas on their birth journeys. As your doula, I will support your values and aspirations and encourage you to voice your wants, needs, questions and concerns. I believe you should have all the resources you want regarding your rights as a birthing person, and you should be able to have open and clear communication with your birth team and support system to ensure you are set up to have the right birth experience for you. I believe you should feel completely confident and safe with the people you choose to surround yourself with during this sacred time. Whether you choose an unmedicated home birth or a medicated hospital birth, or anywhere in between, you should feel confident that your doula supports your choices and will encourage you every step along the way. I am working towards my DONA birth doula certification to provide you with the most up-to-date and evidence-based resources. I also know that this transformative time does not end once your baby is earth side! The postpartum “4 th trimester” can bring new challenges, and I want to support new mamas and their families during this time as well. I am happy to discuss resources and help prepare you for your postpartum time. Outside of doula work, I work as an academic coordinator for the WSU Kinesiology department, earned my master’s degree from the U of Idaho in Leisure Studies in 2023, and my undergraduate in Outdoor Rec from the U of Idaho in 2020. My focus in school was supporting women in the outdoors and encouraging women to become confident leaders with strong support systems to inspire one another to take the lead. I love spending time with my family rafting, hiking, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, making food, and doing home renovation projects. Email: moonpie.doula@gmail.com Website: coming soon  Service area: Latah and Whitman counties, Lewiston, Clarkston, and surrounding areas. Other locations available based on individual and availability.

"I'm passionate about women being supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and I believe that any birthing person who desires a doula deserves to have one. I will be there for you, however and wherever you choose to give birth, with physical and emotional support. As you make your way through the birth process, I will walk with you and be your guide and provide you with holistic and evidence based resources so that you can make informed choices for your birth. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be some of the most vulnerable times and as your doula, it is my honor to hold, for you, a safe and empowering space." ​ Year Began Practicing: 2022 ​ Education: DONA International Birth Doula Training Midwife Assistant Training Certifying Ayurvedic Health Counselor Yoga Teacher Training University of Idaho - English & Music ​ Website: https://www.madihullbirth.com/ ​ ​ Service area: The Palouse (Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, Clarkston…approximately a 30 minute radius of Moscow, ID)