Krystle Gard, Portland Doula

I gave birth to my first child at home in the care of a midwife and doula in Anchorage, AK. It was a defining moment in my life and I fell in love with the energy of the birth experience. I credit my amazing birth team with my feelings of peace and safety. Before the year was out, I began working as a doula, helping other birthing mothers. Then, just after a move to Pendleton, OR, I had twins. Without family or a support system, I was exhausted and felt I missed a lot of the fun and beauty of my growing family. My subsequent experience utilizing a postpartum doula after the birth of my surrogacy baby, confirmed my decision to focus on providing postpartum support to other families.

I have been in the birthing world for over 12 years. I have worked as a birth doula and postpartum doula, birth assistant and currently teach classes on Newborn Care, Postpartum Preparation, Twins, and Intimacy in the 4th trimester. I  have also been a surrogate three times and love providing all families with the opportunity to learn and grow.

I have a Chemical Engineering degree from Drexel University and with this varied background, I enjoy serving families of all shapes and sizes. I love the connection that comes with helping families after they have brought their baby home and am passionate about providing the postpartum support that they deserve. I care holistically for the family, whether it be taking care of a baby and household tasks, or acting as a sounding board during that vulnerable time. An engineer by training, I am an organized person who enjoys helping parents find a system and flow that will make their lives easier as a parent.

When I am not doing postpartum work, I am an outdoor junkie. I revel in spending time in nature with my family, kayaking, hiking, biking, and skiing. I am also interested in all things related to nutrition and am on a quest to find healthy ways to satisfy my sweet tooth.