Guacamole? Black tar? Sesame seeds? Allow us the opportunity to put your mind at ease as your baby grows. Baby poop comes in a variety of colors (and smells) depending on stage of life, food they're eating, etc.

Building Bridges- Our promise to Medical Staff

We get it. It took watching and listening and conversation. But when we walk into the room, please know that PNW Doulas gets it. To each staff member at each hospital we are invited into, this is our promise to you.

Doula SupportAndrea WillemsDecember 18, 2018

Q&A: Can I Have a Natural Birth at Salem Hospital?

We get a fair number of questions about policies and procedures at Salem Hospital. While we don't have all the answers, we're confident in answering the 'unmedicated birth' question that comes up often.

BirthAndrea WillemsDecember 14, 2018salem hospital, birth, natural birth, unmedicated birth

Don't Listen to Your OB (and other things you'll never hear us say)

Inductions are bad. Refuse cervical checks. Don’t listen to your OB. <— We’ve heard all of those statements from other doulas. But will you hear it from us?

My Pregnant Christmas List

PregnancyAndrea WillemsDecember 4, 2018pregnant, pregnancy, Christmas, Salem doulas

Prematurity: When Babies Arrive Early

BirthAndrea WillemsNovember 20, 2018premature, prematurity, March of Dimes, preemie, Oregon doula