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Birth and postpartum doula

You do not have to do this alone

I believe every woman owns her own motherhood story and deserves a respectful, informed birth and postpartum. That is why my purpose is to help you feel safe, valued, respected, heard and in control of your decisions.


Lewis · Thurston · Grays Harbor · Mason

Aleshka with a mom holding her newborn baby in the delivery room

Let me walk with you before, during or after your pregnancy

  • Childbirth preparation
  • Physical and emotional support
  • Evidence-based information so you can decide with confidence

How I can help you

  • Prenatal support (before birth)

    • A moment to get to know each other
    • Share your questions, doubts or curiosities with no fear of judgment
    • We create YOUR birth plan
    • A short class on anatomy and your body's key signals
  • Support during birth

    • Physical comfort measures
    • Emotional support
    • Support for you and for your birth partner
    • I stand for your rights and wishes, as a bridge between you and your medical team
  • Support after birth

    • Company through your recovery
    • Physical and emotional support
    • Company through breastfeeding

What mothers say

The voice of the moms who trusted in their own power, in their own bodies, and gave me the opportunity to accompany them during such a special moment.

  • Excellent service. I felt supported emotionally, physically and spiritually.

    A mother
  • My experience was very positive, even though the plans changed to a C-section.

    A mother

How it works

  1. 01

    Request services

    Do you have questions before deciding? Send me a message or an email. If you are ready, fill out the self-referral form.

  2. 02

    Meeting each other

    Schedule our first visit with me.

  3. 03

    Setting up services

    We work together on your birth plan, or on whatever you need during your recovery after birth.

Frequently asked questions

What does a doula do?

I support you, explain things to you, and care for you during pregnancy, birth and afterward. A doula does not provide medical care: I do not examine, prescribe or diagnose. Your doctor or midwife does that.

According to the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), doulas are trained nonclinical professionals. They give emotional, physical, psychosocial and informational support to pregnant people, during birth and after birth, and to their families.

Evidence supports that doulas improve outcomes across a range of metrics for these people, including infants. The positive impact is even larger for Black, Indigenous and other people of color.

Read it at the Washington State Health Care Authority

Is a doula the same as a midwife?

No. A midwife delivers babies and provides medical care. I support you, but I do not deliver your baby.

How many births have you attended?

I started as a doula in 2025, while training to become a midwife. So far I have been at about 30 births. Not all of them were in my role as a doula.

Which counties do you serve?

I am based in Grays Harbor County. I travel about 30 to 35 miles around it.

Grays Harbor: Malone, Porter, Elma, Satsop, McCleary and Montesano.

Thurston: Rochester, Grand Mound, Bucoda, Tenino, Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey.

Lewis: Galvin, Fords Prairie, Centralia, Chehalis and Pe Ell.

Mason: Shelton.

Do you live close but outside that radius? Ask me anyway.

When should I contact you?

The best time is from 32 weeks of pregnancy on.

How do I pay?

I accept Apple Health, the state insurance. Coverage depends on your plan, so check it with me before we start.

There is also financial flexibility and payment options. Ask me and we find what works for you.

What if I have a C-section?

My support is for every kind of birth. If your birth ends in a cesarean, planned or emergency, my commitment to you does not change.

What if you get sick or you are at another birth?

At our first visit we talk about who can cover for me if something happens. If no one is available, I refund your payment in full.

And if your birth goes very fast and I do not arrive in time? I give you one or two postpartum visits at no cost.

Is your question not here? Message me and I will answer.

Shall we start?

Fill out the form and I will answer as soon as I can. If you prefer, call me or send me a text message.