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Meet Annie Willems

Meet the co-owner of Pacific Northwest Doulas - Annie Willems. Annie is a Labor and Postpartum Doula serving much of the Willamette Valley.

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Will My Baby Fit?

Can a baby be too big to be delivered naturally? Do some babies not fit? Let’s talk about that common question.

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When Parenting Simply Sucks

People mentioned that this parenting thing rough moments. They talked about how tired we would be after our babies were born. They discussed how busy it is and how hard the teenage years are. They warned us about bits and pieces. But they forgot to mention a few things.

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Birth Isn't Always Beautiful

Those 6 words changed my view on birth. Because, despite what all the quotes and birth affirmations say, birth isn't always beautiful. We don't always feel powerful. And we don't always feel strong.

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What is a Doula?

A doula is your guide through all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This video provides you with a glimpse of the support that usually happens without an audience. We have doulas who serve Salem and Eugene, Oregon - plus all the places around the Willamette Valley.

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