Telia Anderson, Portland Doula
I have been a certified doula for a little over five years. What brought me to this work? I’ve always been interested in birth, women’s empowerment, and babies. My intro to doula support was supporting the mother of my granddaughter through her labor and birth seven years ago. Fast forward two years when I began working as a birth doula and peer recovery counselor in a midwifery clinic. This opportunity opened the doors to the birthing world for me. Since that time, I’ve completed many trainings and doula certifications and worked in a variety of settings.
Doula work has never felt like work to me, it feels more like the heartbeat of my passion! To support a birthing woman and her inner tribe at such a pivotal point is empowering. I hold so much energy, drive, and calling to care for families through the lens of a Peer who has birthed 4 children of my own and overcome many obstacles including domestic violence, sexual assault, and medical disparities. My professional framework is heavily engaged with trauma informed doula support that intersects at supporting pregnant folks with substance use disorders.
My primary focus is to provide you with physical, informational, and emotional care that can help you be more prepared and aligned with the outcome you envision. My goal is to bring these dynamics together while also holding space for you and your loved ones on the way to welcoming a new life into an atmosphere of your choice.
I am a mother of four (2 boys and 2 Girls) and a grandmother of 11 (6 girls 5 Boys) – family is HUGE to me! I also LOVE dogs and have 6 of them! I love to spend time at the beach, it is my home away from home. This is how I enjoy spending my downtime. What fills up my cup? Recovery, spirituality, retreats and events, family, reading and writing in my journal, and self-care. What else am I passionate about? Healing, in any way needed! Mind, body, and soul. Healing on my own journey has prompted me to share, learn, and teach others about what I have learned and what it takes to go from coping to thriving.
Doula Training
DONA Certified Birth Doula
Instructor, Trauma Informed Care
Cornerstone Certified Postpartum Doula
Project Nurture Doula at Legacy Emmanuel (5 years)
DONA Oregon Ambassador
Breastfeeding Support Peer (4 years)
ICTC Birth Doula Training with Shafia Monroe
Mother Tree Birth Doula Training
Cornerstone Birth and Postpartum Doula Training
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Adult and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
Areas Of Specialty
Unmedicated Birth, Out Of Hospital Birth, Water Birth
Virtual/Remote Doula Support
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
IVF Pregnancy
High Risk Pregnancy/Birth
Medical Induction
Twins/Multiples
Single Parent Support
Religious Families
Adoption
Surrogacy
Culturally Appropriate Care
LGBTQIA+ Families
Polyamorous Families
Body Positive
Trauma Informed Care
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Recovery From Addiction
Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Placenta Encapsulation
Childbirth Education
Rebozo, Massage, Spinning Babies, Aromatherapy
Postpartum Doula Care
Lactation Support
Babywearing
Mother Blessing Celebrations
First Aid & CPR
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Many of the photographs on this site were taken by Portland Birth Photographer: Natalie Broders and She Saw Things
Birth First Doulas is proud to be in alliance with Bridgetown Baby & Community Doula Alliance
Doula Service Locations: NW Portland, NE Portland, N Portland, SW Portland, SE Portland, Sellwood, Beaverton, Hillsdale, Tigard, West Slope, Sherwood, Hillsboro, Gresham, Tualatin, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, West Lynn, Happy Valley, Oregon City, Wilsonville, Oregon, and Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Washington
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, Hillsboro Medical Center, WHA Midwifery Birth Center, Andaluz Waterbirth Center, Alma Birth Center, Canyon Birth Center, and Home Births in Portland, Oregon
Doula Service Specialities: birth doula service, childbirth & parenting classes, newborn classes, certified doulas, natural birth, unmedicated birth, vaginal birth, water birth, epidural assisted birth, birth advocacy, 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, and a variety of additional doula services in Portland, Oregon