Our Doulas

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 ​ Number of Families Served: 20+ ​ 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 ​ Number of Families Served: 20+, 50+ babies seen for lactation ​ 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)

“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 ​ Number of Families Served: 20+ ​ 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)

"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 ​ Number of Families Served: 8+ ​ 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)

"As a postpartum doula, I have the honor and deep passion to serve mothers and families during the 4th trimester. I provide “mother/birthing person-centered care” as I believe every newborn mother deserves to be nourished and nurtured as she navigates a new chapter of life. After all, when a baby is born, so is a mother. I am a self-taught cook, and love to support postpartum people with nourishing meals to assist in healing, breastfeeding, and just eating good food that makes you happy. I am continuously studying traditional ways women have been supported after birth, and the foods that nourished them during this time. I offer a variety of services including: postpartum planning, nourishing meals prepared in your home, lactation/feeding support, herbal care, birth story processing, emotional/mental support during recovery from birth, belly binding, household organization, mother and baby sleep solutions, building confidence in your unique parenting style, and anything I can do to keep oxytocin flowing in your postpartum space.” Certification Organization: Newborn Mother's Collective Year Began Practicing: 2022 Number of Families Served: 2+ Education: Bachelors of Science in Marketing - University of Idaho Postpartum Professional Graduate - Newborn Mother's Collective Breastfeeding for Newborn Mothers - Newborn Mother’s Collective Idaho 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).

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 ​ Number of Families Served: 20+births attended ​ 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.

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 ​ Number of Families Served: 0 ​ 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 young as I can remember I have had a passion for healthcare, more specifically working with pregnant women and their babies. I have taken ASL classes and have been practicing American Sign Language for the past two years. My ultimate goal is to become a Midwife, with a focus on working with the Deaf Community which is also a passion of mine. Learning American Sign Language has taught me many things. I have learned things such as the cultural diversity of others. How sign language has evolved over the past 50 years, and learning there are deaf people that did not learn the language until becoming older. The most important thing I have learned is the isolation the deaf community feels when receiving healthcare. More specifically feeling isolated through little communication during childbirth. Being an African American woman has its benefits such as being a part of my own unique culture and experiencing a connection with people, others outside of the culture may not understand, but also has its challenges. I understand the overwhelming feeling of not being included, or mistreated for things I can not change such as the color of my skin. I understand the challenges of being a woman in America, having frustrations of being unheard. I believe this aspect of my identity will work as an advantage in helping me to better care for women with similar challenges. These are just some of the reasons that make me passionate and strive for better healthcare. I am working on and dedicated to becoming a Nurse Midwife, I have found my path and love, through being a Birth and Postpartum Doula. Being a doula ensures that I continue to grow my knowledge, and learn how to care for my patients in a different way and form a more compassionate connection. “ Certification Organization: International Doula Institute Year Began Practicing: 2023 Number of families served: 1 Education: Washington State University, Studying Bachelors of Science and Nursing DONA International Birth and Postpartum Doula Training BSL, Basic Life Support and CPR Certified CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant Intermediate American Sign Language Email: Nailah.mill@gmail.com *Please put Birth or Postpartum services in subject* Service Area: The Palouse (Pullman, Moscow, Lewiston, Clarkson), Spokane

I look forward to serving in my community as a Doula, Midwife Assistant and Naturopath, I get to spend quality time getting to know you and how I can best serve you. All of the knowledge, insights and wisdom learned from working with clients of different backgrounds and abroad has strengthened my abilities and skills as a doula. It is my passion to make all women feel safe and secure during the birth of their child. Birthing can be a very vulnerable experience as well as empowering. I am very comfortable being in that space and honoring you in those moments. My calm, reassuring and intuitive presence creates a safe, loving and nurturing space for moms and their partners to connect and enjoy the birth of their new baby.Creating that safe and beautiful space for your birth. It's an honor to walk through this journey with you! ​ Certification Organization: DONA ​ Year Began Practicing: 2016 ​ Number of Families Served: 20+ births attended ​ Education: Simkin Childbirth Education, Baystyr University 2016 Certified Lactation Educator 2016, Evergreen Perinatal, Kirkland WA DONA International / Recertified 2021 / Cert. # 12847 Midwife Assistant 2018, Northwest Midwifery / Puget Sound Birth Center "When Survivors Give Birth" 2020, Selena Shelley, Bastyr University Childbirth Educator / Lamaze trained, Lamaze International / 2020 Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula 2020, ProDoula CNHP - Certified Natural Health Professional, AANWP Board Certification 2022, Trinity School of Natural Health / 2021 CNHP - Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner, License #LEHP863, Guardian Ecclesiastical Holistic Association / 2022 CHHP - Board Certified Holistic Health Professional, Trinity School of Natural Health / Graduating 2023, AANWP Board Certification 2023 HOLISTIC BIBLICAL COUNSELOR, Women Becoming Whole / 2022 BLS CPR, Neonatal Resuscitation for providers (NRP) ​​ Website: elliotholisticcare.com Service Area: Virtual and In-home visits. Serving the LC Valley (Lewiston & Clarkson) and Palouse (Mosccow/Pullman)