Lori was an incredible doula. Being our first birth and with no family in the area, we were looking…read morefor some support and guidance through this time. We chose Lori because she seemed pragmatic and had a lot of relevant life experience. As a mother and former school teacher, Lori brings a very grounded yet enthusiastic energy to her work. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and up to date about everything from home births to medical interventions. She is personally familiar with the various medical facilities in the Portland area, and knows how to navigate their systems. As labor progressed at the hospital, Lori provided us with techniques to remain comfortable and to move the labor along naturally. She helped us understand the medical procedures and their implications as they arose. Lori was very realistic, and did not minimize the challenges of birth. She listened to our goals and wishes, and compassionately provided her professional opinion and insight. Her warm, can-do attitude helped us remain confident and empowered throughout the journey. We highly recommend Lori's services! -- Dan & Kathryn

Having Lori with is on this journey was incredible. As first time parents it was important to us…read morethat we had someone by our side who could help us navigate pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I immediately felt at ease with Lori - she offered an non-judgmental but educated approach. When our birth plans hit a snag (breech baby) she not only helped us pivot and prepare for a whole new set of unknowns but she sat with us in the grief that came along with accepting this new journey. I was so grateful to have Lori with us for our ECV and ultimately our c-section. Having her in the OR helped calm both mine and my husbands nerves. We are so grateful for her support throughout the entire process and look forward to working with her again when we decide to try for our second!

Wildwood was on a list of recommended doulas from my OB and it was really important to me in…read moreselecting someone to work with that they had worked with our practice and in our delivery hospital before. We interviewed two doulas and I was honestly very torn because I really liked them both for different reasons. Heidi had such a calming presence even through zoom and I knew deep down that would be exactly what I needed. Little did I know at the time my seemingly low risk pregnancy would take some interesting turns. I don't know what I would have done without her constant reassurance. I ended up in the midst of a multiple day induction that picked up incredibly quickly when they broke my water. We had been in communication with Heidi throughout the weeks leading up to my induction and she got to the hospital very quickly when we let her know they had broken my water. Just as i suspected she was the calm in the storm, not just for myself but my husband as well. She took some photos for us of those initial moments together and made sure I got my lusted for post delivery meal before leaving us to get some rest. She stayed in close contact over the next few days while we dealt with a 72 hour hospital stay, a readmittance scare, and struggles with feedings. We had a lovely postpartum visit at our home when things calmed down and it warmed my heart so much to see her hold our son. She advocated for me during labor when I wasn't in the mindset to do so myself and made me feel so supported and safe. I've recommended Heidi and wildwood to everyone I know who has gotten pregnant since my delivery. They are truly such an amazing and supportive group.

We had the privilege to have three different Wildwood Birth doulas: Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey and took…read moreWildwood's birth education course. Kim was our birth doula she supported me in pregnancy, labor, and birth. The birth experience is a very personal thing and we felt incredibly comfortable with her throughout the entire process. I only ever felt supported by Kim and that she had my best interest at heart. My husband had concerns that having a doula would be distracting for him, however looking back he said that that couldn't have been less true he was thankful for Kim and the support he provided for him too. Zoe was our day time postpartum and we were so thankful to have her there in those essential first weeks. Zoe not only took excellent care of our baby, but she checked in on our physical and mental health. She really was making sure everyone was doing well. I felt comfortable asking her all sorts of questions and she showed us how to give our baby their first bath! Kelsey was our night time postpartum doula, it's a strange feeling leaving your baby with someone overnight and you going to sleep, but from the moment I met Kelsey I knew she would look out for my baby and do what's best for him. As a mom who had a journey with breastfeeding, pumping, formula Kelsey was always coming up with a plan for how I could do what I needed to and get the most sleep. My husband and I would always say "Kelsey night!" the day she was coming because we got to sleep and we knew our baby would be taken care of - which is a rare combo in the days of a newborn. As a whole Wildwood Birth Collective was a dream to work with. The birthing course was thorough and informative and communication for all the staff was excellent. I feel that when we joined Wildwood we got not only really great doula support but gained an awesome community. Thank you Wildwood, Kim, Zoe, and Kelsey!

I just want to say, Elaine, with Heartstrings Doula service, IS THE ONE YOU WANT BY YOUR SIDE! She…read moremade me feel like family, INSTANTLY! We discussed very intimate things prior to my birth, and she never once judged me, or made me feel uncomfortable. She always spoke with kindness, but also gave her opinion or guidance with honesty and integrity. When the time came for her to be with me at the hospital, she was there, eager to serve me and my needs in the OR room. She captured the most BEAUTIFUL photos of my cesarean birth, and somehow still managed to keep me so lovingly elevated, she didn't take away any moment from me, she actually GAVE me proof in photos and videos, of what the OR staff did with my son, while I was getting sewn up. She stayed with me for a few hours after, to make sure I was comfortable to be there alone, and brought the sweetest gifts to me. When it came time for her service in-home, she walked in like she had lived there for months, and got right to work in areas I had been slacking. Laundry, dishes, food prep, which - speaking of, she brought the tastiest quiche for me! Oh and coffee! She cared for my newborn as if he was her own, and she cared for me too, as if I were her own! Having had no family here to come to the hospital, she filled that void I had, and then some. She is now forever a part of our family, and I'll never forget the service she gave me and my family, when we needed her - and even when we didn't. She was always quick to reply to me, and honestly, I wish I could keep her forever! She is the doula you need, and the doula you'll regret not having!

From the owner: Giving birth is a transforming time in ones life. You deserve to be supported in your choices and…read morehave an experienced birth support person there to guide you through making the decisions that are right for you and your birth experience. We offer personalized birth and postpartum support and childbirth education. We get to know you and what ways we can best support you, emotionally, physically, and with just the right amount of information and education. We have experience with all kinds of births. As a THW registered Doula, we are able to offer services to folks covered by OHP insurance with no out of pocket expenses. Contact us today of a free consultation to learn how we can serve you best.

Loved the support I received from Portland Family Doulas for my first pregnancy. I felt supported…read moreand cared for. They helped me feel encouraged the last few weeks of pregnancy and Danielle's presence at the hospital was exactly what I needed. I will definitely be using them for all future pregnancies!

From the owner: Our mission is to provide birthing people with compassionate support and knowledge during…read morechildbearing transitions. While we offer support in the traditional Doula roles of labor support, postpartum and infant care support and childbirth education, we also are committed to providing comprehensive support– including fitness, sex and intimacy coaching and abortion support. We strive to do our work through an antiracist, inclusive, equitable and open-hearted lens.

Jen truly wanted 1 million clinician. We felt truly safe and heard with her my daughter (four weeks…read moreold at the time) absolutely loved her and slept most of the session and seemed very relaxed and happy. Jen is a wealth of knowledge and we were so happy to learn from her.

From the owner: Offering craniosacral therapy for babies and children since 2016. Home visits and Salem office…read morevisits available. Childbirth classes in person in Salem. Placenta encapsulation services!

So coronavirus is real and messing up my breastfeeding support journey. Or so I thought. My little…read moreone has a tongue tie procedure earlier this week and I know I needed help exercising his new little mouth. I admit I was skeptical about a video chat. But it was So Helpful! Bryna was super helpful and knowledgeable. She hooked it up with resources to help with after care. She gave me pointers on positioning that no one else had told me. If you're looking for help, these people are great!

I found Doula My Soul by searching for a lactation consultant that was on this side of the river. I…read morelive in Camas and didn't want to have to make a long trek to an appointment with a new baby. Lo and behold they do house appointments! I'm new to this whole baby thing, and I guess this is a pretty normal service, but I was even more happy to find that out. Jessi came to visit me soon after birth to diagnose tongue tie and helped me get an emergency appointment with Dr Ghaheri for surgery to correct it and got us on the path to breastfeeding. I was nervous about the whole process, but Jessi kept in contact with me throughout the following weeks and helped me through the process. Right how we are 4 days post surgery and already breastfeeding with a nipple shield, and I feel confident that we will be fully breastfeeding soon. I couldn't be happier with Doula My Soul, they are a great support for our family. I plan on trying belly binding as well.

Our first birth was extremely traumatic, so when we found out we were pregnant with our second we…read morestarted looking for a doula to help and support us. Ashley and Annika were exactly what we needed. I was having trouble explaining to the Doctor that I wanted more tests ran and they made sure to help me make a plan to advocate for myself. They even offered to come to the appointment and advocate for me. They texted daily to check in on me and make sure I was resting. The day of my scheduled Csection they showed up at 530am and waited with us while I was prepared for surgery, consistently checking in on my feelings as well as my husbands. After the birth when everyone was visiting and seeing the baby, Ashley and Annika were focused on me and how I was feeling. They made sure I had food and that I was okay with the visitors we did have. I could never thank them enough for all the care and support they gave during the birth of our daughter.

From the owner: Doula Synergy connects families, doulas, and providers to ensure every family experiencing loss has…read moreaccess to compassionate, qualified doula support. We also empower doulas with the training, resources, and community they need to provide informed, sensitive care. We believe doulas are the critical missing component of care for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss, and our mission is to transform the loss experience by bridging gaps in support, education, and connection. Whether you’re a family in need of support, a doula seeking specialized training, or a provider looking to offer better support for your patients, Doula Synergy is here to provide guidance, healing, and community every step of the way.

Financially strapped but still needing to attend to your coif? Don't fret, you can still pamper…read moreyourself on a budget. Whether you are in need of a cut, color, nails or a facial - the crew at Phagans is eager to train on you! That's right folks, services are performed by students enrolled in one of their 'beauty' programs. If you're brave enough to continue after that tidbit, just know that there are instructors at their beck and call to check the work being performed. No need for the guys to feel left out. They also do beard trims, shaves, and mani/pedis! I throughly enjoyed the playlist and conversation while freshening up my look. And the big kicker; Veterans cuts are only $2! That's right (yay me), I got one heck of a bargain cut done by a very friendly and through student, and after paying my bill, still had enough cash left over to tip generously. It took a little longer than normal, but I was in no rush. If you like the products used on you, they have a stock available to purchase. You can pay double, even triple digits if you'd like, but I'll be 'heading' back to Phagans (see what I did there?)!

This was, without question, the worst customer service experience I have ever had…read more I brought my 16-year-old niece here after the salon we originally booked canceled at the last minute. Since she had traveled all the way from Eugene to get her nails done, we didn't have many options and decided to give this school a chance. They found someone to do her nails and assured us she was able to provide the service. Throughout the appointment, I kept checking on my niece because the nails were not looking right. I gently expressed my concerns several times and asked if someone could take a look or help improve them. Instead of addressing the issue, I was repeatedly told that they were about to close, as though I was asking them to stay late. At that point, we had already been there for over five hours. I had prepaid $44 for the nails and nail art. To be clear, I was never concerned about getting the extra money back for the nail art. My concern was that I had paid for a service that was not being done correctly. Every time I expressed concern about the quality of the nails, no one came over to assess the work, offer guidance to the student, or try to make the situation right. Instead, my concerns were dismissed, and I felt as though I was being gaslighted into accepting poor work. Eventually, they told us we could come back another day for the nail art, but I repeatedly explained that the issue wasn't the nail art--it was the nails themselves. The situation became even more frustrating when I later found out this was the student's first day doing nails. If that was the case, why wasn't she being supervised or guided by an instructor? Why wasn't anyone stepping in to help her succeed or to ensure customers received an acceptable service? Unfortunately, the problems continued. One nail came off as we were leaving. Another fell off the next day. Several more came off before the weekend was over. I called multiple times asking to speak with a manager, but no one ever returned my calls. Eventually, I spoke with someone named Angel. As I attempted to explain the situation, she interrupted me and immediately became defensive, stating that the appointment ran longer than expected and that I shouldn't have prepaid for the service. She repeatedly told me that they don't give refunds. The problem was that I was never asking for a refund. I explained several times that all I wanted was for the nails to be fixed. I wasn't asking anyone to stay late, and I wasn't demanding my money back. I simply wanted someone to acknowledge that the service was unacceptable and make it right. Angel then stated that they were not going to redo the nails simply because I "didn't like them." Once again, I had to explain that this wasn't about me not liking the appearance of the nails or changing my mind after the service was completed. The issue was that the nails were not properly done and were literally falling off. One nail came off as we were leaving, another came off the very next day, and several more fell off before the weekend was over. At that point, I wasn't asking for a cosmetic adjustment--I was asking them to correct a service that had clearly failed. Instead of listening, Angel continued to interrupt me and eventually responded, "Well, why don't you just go back to the other place then?" That response completely shocked me. I wasn't comparing businesses to be rude--I was explaining that in all my years of visiting beauty schools, if there was an issue, staff would step in, address the concern, and work toward a solution. I've never experienced a place that was so unwilling to listen to customer concerns or take responsibility for poor service. The lack of professionalism, communication, accountability, and customer care was incredibly disappointing. I will never return to this establishment, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Customer service starts with listening, and unfortunately, that was missing from this experience entirely.