
Kathy McLean, Portland Doula
Ever since I can remember, I have loved being around pregnant people and babies. That love is why I am here today doing my heart’s work as a doula. The transformation of a person into a parent is awe inspiring and something to celebrate. It is a time to honor birthing people and help guide them to their instinctual voice so they can make the best decisions possible about the upcoming birth and their baby. My hope is to empower you and be a source of compassionate enthusiasm every step of the way. I will also support your partner so they have the best birth experience possible. Together we will find which relaxation, physical, and emotional comfort measures are best for you and your partner. A birth plan can be created so everyone can be reminded of your preferences for you and the baby. As your doula, I will help guide you to the outcome you are hoping for and help navigate when uncertainty presents itself. I believe that all families need support before, during, and after the birth to create the foundation necessary to raise a child. In addition to being a doula and business owner, I am the lucky mom of Maddie and Lucy (who have left the nest) and wife to my charming husband George for over 30 years. I love to cook, read cookbooks, and eat really good food. Pickleball is my new favorite activity and can’t get enough of it. Skiing comes in a close second.
Training
DONA Certified Doula (Doulas Of North America)
DONA-approved Birth Doula training with Mother Tree Birth Services
DONA-approved Postpartum Doula training with Mother Tree Birth Services
Intensive 6 month internship through Mother Tree Birth Services
Trauma Informed Care training
Infant and Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certified
Collaborative Practice and Professionalism Training through PDX Doulas at OHSU
Spinning Babies Training with Gail Tully
Providence Shadow Program with staff doulas
Oregon State Traditional Health Worker
Areas Of Specialty
Unmedicated Birth, Out Of Hospital Birth, Water Birth
Virtual/Remote Doula Support
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Twins/Multiples
Single Parent Support
Adoption
IVF Pregnancy
High Risk Pregnancy/Birth
Medical Induction
Body Positive
Lactation Support
Trauma Informed Care
Spinning Babies
First Aid & CPR