Camilla Rae
With over 20 years of infant care experience, it wouldn’t be an understatement to say I am passionate about birth, parenting, and all things baby. Working with expanding families during the perinatal year continues to deepen my love for this calling. I am drawn to birth by a deep seated belief that gentle and thoughtful beginnings have the power to heal. I started my higher educational career at Reed College studying sociology with an emphasis on social justice and diversity. So it should come as no surprise that in my spare time, I love nerding out to the latest research on pregnancy and keeping up to date on modern and traditional birth practices.
In February of 2018, I welcomed my first child, Maverick, into my family. His presence has been a welcome reminder to slow down and rediscover wonder. I enjoy sewing, traveling and spending time in my community.
Partnership Model
Atika Hagen and I work in partnership to provide amazing doula support to our clients. Our partnership model is designed to ensure continuity of care. When you hire us your growing family will reap the benefits, at no extra cost, of having two doulas on your birthing team. Atika and I will both attend prenatal and postpartum doula visits, offer you emotional, physical, and informational support during your perinatal year, and be on-call for you during your birthing window. One of us will show up when you go into labor while the other doula waits in the wings should you decide you need more help coping or want fresh energy during longer labors. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to know more about how our partnership can work best for you. We look forward to serving your family!
Training
DONA Approved, Birth Doula Training at MotherTree
Metta Lineage Doula Apprenticeship
Project Nurture Doula in association with CODA
Lactation Update for Birth Professionals with Melissa Cole
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Cornerstone Childbirth Education
Yoga Way to Birth training for practitioners
Supporting Survivors Throughout the Childbearing Years with A Safe Passage
Finding Pleasure in Labor, Birth, & Postpartum with Julia Jones and Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Abortion Doula Training with Bay Area Doula Project
Adult and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
Neonatal Resuscitation Training with Karen Strange
INNATE Postpartum Community Education Series with Rachelle Garcia Seliga
INNATE Postpartum Ancestral Grief & Healing with Rachelle Garcia Seliga
INNATE Postpartum Advanced Training with Rachelle Garcia Seliga (complete December 2019)
Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant
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Areas We Serve: NW Portland, NE Portland, N Portland, SW Portland, SE Portland, Sellwood, Beaverton, Hillsdale, Tigard, West Slope, Sherwood, Hillsboro, Gresham, Tualatin, Milwaukie, West Lynn, Happy Valley, Oregon City, Wilsonville, Vancouver, Camas, Washougal
Hospitals & Birth Centers We Serve: Kaiser Sunnyside, Kaiser Westside, OHSU, Legacy Good Samaritan, Legacy Emanuel, Legacy Meridian Park, Legacy Salmon Creek, PeaceHealth, Providence Portland, Providence St. Vincent’s, Adventist, WHA Midwifery Birth Center, Andaluz Waterbirth Center, Alma Birth Center, Canyon Birth Center, Home Birth
Our Specialities: natural birth, unmedicated birth, vaginal birth, water birth, epidural assisted birth, cesarean birth, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), high risk birth, induction, twins and multiples, previous miscarriage and loss, LGBTQ+ families, body positive, single parents, surrogacy, hospital birth, birth center birth, home birth
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