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Portland Essential Birth

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Midwife · Doula

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Contact

1428 SE 19th Ave Ste G
Portland, OR 97214

(541) 321-9505

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Availability

Monday 9 AM – 12 AM
Tuesday
Wednesday 9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 6 PM
Friday 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday
Sunday

Where to find Portland Essential Birth

Services families mention

Support that comes up in Portland Essential Birth's public Google reviews — with a family's own words as evidence.

🤰 Birth Doulas 16 mentions

“She came to my home multiple times to discuss my birth plan and to provide me with so many resources for birth and postpartum that I didn’t have in my last pregnancy.”

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🌸 Postpartum Doulas 8 mentions

“She came to my home multiple times to discuss my birth plan and to provide me with so many resources for birth and postpartum that I didn’t have in my last pregnancy.”

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🍼 Lactation Support 2 mentions

“She also helped my baby and I with latching for the first time which was really special, as breastfeeding was something that I really needed help with.”

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What families say again and again

The themes reviewers return to across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 labor & delivery support 8 mentions

“She came to my home multiple times to discuss my birth plan and to provide me with so many resources for birth and postpartum that I didn’t have in my last pregnancy.”

🌸 postpartum care 8 mentions

“She came to my home multiple times to discuss my birth plan and to provide me with so many resources for birth and postpartum that I didn’t have in my last pregnancy.”

🍼 lactation help 2 mentions

“She also helped my baby and I with latching for the first time which was really special, as breastfeeding was something that I really needed help with.”

What families say

I had the honor and privilege of having Allison as my doula with my second birth, and to this day I still can’t believe how magical my experience was compared to my first birth. When I first met Allison, I immediately felt so comfortable and supported by her.

★★★★★ — Katelyn, 2024-12

Allison was so amazing as my doula! I hired her during my third pregnancy because of her wealth of knowledge and because I was able to connect with her the day I met her. Early on, we were able to get a written out birth plan established and she regularly checked on the progress on my pregnancy.

★★★★★ — Katie, 2024-12

Allison is an amazing birth worker and I wish every family could experience the care, support and knowledge she provides! She uses her many years of experience to truly support the birthing process and families. I find her to be the perfect balance of emotional competence and practical evidence based care.

★★★★★ — Niki, 2025-08

Allison gave me the best prenatal, during labor and postpartum experience I could have ever asked for!! She was INCREDIBLY supportive and informative during all prenatal appointments and really made me feel heard while keeping my expectations realistic!

★★★★★ — Onnah, 2025-06

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Frequently asked questions

What does Portland Essential Birth offer?
Their public listing categorizes them as midwife, doula, with mentions of birth doulas, postpartum doulas, lactation support. Packages and pricing change, so contact them directly for a current list of services.
Is a doula a medical provider?
No. Doulas provide non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and after birth. They don't replace midwives, doctors, or nurses — they work alongside your care team.
How do I get in touch?
Call (541) 321-9505 or use the website link above. Most doulas start with a free introductory call to check availability around your due date.

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