Meet our Doulas and find the support you need

HSA/FSA eligible.

We are happy to provide details required for reimbursement.

Our doulas are a community of professionals. When you hire an Emerald City Doula, you hire a team. They are all formally trained and certified/pre-certified doulas who truly believe in the philosophy of non-judgmental physical, educational, and emotional support to parents and families. All doulas have also passed a background check.
 
We strive to ensure you are supported and cared for – and you can trust that your doula is responsible and knowledgeable. We are proud to serve King and lower Snohomish Counties. The support of a certified labor doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, postpartum placenta specialist, or massage therapist will help prepare you for the amazing journey of parenthood.

Meet our Doulas and find the support you need!

HSA/FSA eligible.

We are happy to provide details required for reimbursement.

Our doulas are a community of professionals. When you hire an Emerald City Doula, you hire a team. They are all trained certified/pre-certified doulas who truly believe in the philosophy of non-judgmental physical, educational, and emotional support to parents and families. All doulas have also passed a background check.

We strive to ensure you are supported and cared for – and you can trust that your doula is responsible and knowledgeable. Each of our affiliated doulas is proud to serve King and lower Snohomish Counties. The support of a certified labor doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, postpartum placenta specialist, sleep training consultant, or massage therapist will help prepare you for the amazing journey of parenthood.

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Christi | Co-Founder (they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Elite Labor Doula, VBAC Specialist, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula,  ProDoula Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist, ProDoula Certified Childbirth Educator, Infant Feeding Specialist

Christi has been working with and supporting children since 1983, and has worked as a doula since 2013. They have attended over 400 births, and Christi also has two children of their own.

Christi loves helping families as they begin their journey together, and feels it’s an honor and blessing to be allowed to take part in this very private rite of passage. Their gift of intuition allows them to provide comfort and nurturing, even when clients may not always be able to express what they need at the moment.

Other training, education, and experience: 

TENS Unit trained
Spinning Babies® trained
Prenatal, labor, and postpartum acupressure trained
Experience with multiples
Supporting infants with special needs
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience with Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Preemie support
Special interest in providing care for LGBTQ families and single parents
Sibling support

Non-judgmental support is very important to Christi. Their mission is to empower their clients and to show them that they are capable parents. No matter what birthing options and parenting approaches they choose, these are their decisions and they will receive Christi’s full support.

Christi is trained and experienced as both a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula. In addition, they’re trained in Postpartum Placenta Encapsulation, Childbirth Education, Acupressure, Rebozo, Spinning Babies, and TENS Unit. Christi can also take non-professional photos at the labors they attend if the clients desire.

Christi is unable to work in homes where people are smoking, or where eucalyptus oil is used in aromatherapy.

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Christi | Co-Founder (they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Elite Labor Doula, VBAC Specialist, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula,  ProDoula Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist, ProDoula Certified Childbirth Educator, Infant Feeding Specialist

Christi has been working with and supporting children since 1983, and has worked as a doula since 2013. She has attended over 400 births, and also has two children of their own.

Christi loves helping families as they begin their journey together, and feels it’s an honor and blessing to be allowed to take part in this very private rite of passage. Their gift of intuition allows them to provide comfort and nurturing, even when clients may not always be able to express what they need at the moment.

Other training, education, and experience: 

TENS Unit trained
Spinning Babies® trained
Prenatal, labor, and postpartum acupressure trained
Experience with multiples
Supporting infants with special needs
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience with Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Preemie support
Special interest in providing care for LGBTQ families and single parents
Sibling support

Non-judgmental support is very important to Christi. Her mission is to empower her clients and to show them that they are capable parents. No matter what birthing options and parenting approaches they choose, these are their decisions and they will receive her full support.

Christi is trained and experienced as both a Birth Doula and a Postpartum Doula. In addition, they’re trained in Postpartum Placenta Encapsulation, Childbirth Education, Acupressure, Rebozo, Spinning Babies, and TENS Unit. Christi can also take non-professional photos at the labors she attends if the clients desire.

Christi is unable to work in homes where people are smoking, or where eucalyptus oil is used in aromatherapy.

Paula | Co-Founder (she/her)

Communications & Operations

When you reach out to Emerald City Doulas, Paula will be the first person you speak to. She’s here to answer all of your questions, and help you find the support you need, with just the right doula.

Paula grew up on a farm in Minnesota, and has been in the Seattle area since 2004. She feels strongly about Emerald City Doulas’ commitment to non judgmental support for all families, and looks forward to speaking with you!

Aidyn (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula

Aidyn is committed to supporting and empowering her clients by focusing on their individual needs. Her goal is to create an affirming, celebratory space for growth and learning.

A theatre artist at heart, Aidyn enjoys running and crocheting—especially baby booties and hats! She proudly identifies as part of the Queer community.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Trauma Informed Care
Sibling Support
Professional food prep experience

Aidyn (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula

Aidyn is committed to supporting and empowering her clients by focusing on their individual needs. Her goal is to create an affirming, celebratory space for growth and learning.

A theatre artist at heart, Aidyn enjoys running and crocheting—especially baby booties and hats! She proudly identifies as part of the Queer community.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Trauma Informed Care
Sibling Support
Professional food prep experience

Al (they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator

With their background as an L&D Nurse, Al is skilled in supporting birth in a hospital setting while working to minimize interventions and focusing on allowing the body of the birthing individual to be in charge of the process.

They have specialized in supporting high-risk pregnancies, TOLAC/VBACs, and twins/multiples – and with their experience in being both queer and non-binary, they are especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ families, especially transgender and non-conforming families. 

Al works to support their clients in receiving care that is trauma-informed, and involves informed and active consent, providing a sense of preparedness, safety, and comfort before, during, and after labor and delivery.

They are an adventure and adrenaline lover, and you’ll often find them skiing “some wild stuff” when they’re not supporting birth.

Other training, education, and experience: 

TOLAC/VBAC Experience
Experience with Multiples
Experience supporting LGBTQIA+ families
Experience with high-risk pregnancies

Al (they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator

With their background as an L&D Nurse, Al is skilled in supporting birth in a hospital setting while working to minimize interventions and focusing on allowing the body of the birthing individual to be in charge of the process.

They have specialized in supporting high-risk pregnancies, TOLAC/VBACs, and twins/multiples – and with their experience in being both queer and non-binary, they are especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ families, especially transgender and non-conforming families. 

Al works to support their clients in receiving care that is trauma-informed, and involves informed and active consent, providing a sense of preparedness, safety, and comfort before, during, and after labor and delivery.

They are an adventure and adrenaline lover, and you’ll often find them skiing “some wild stuff” when they’re not supporting birth.

Other training, education, and experience: 

TOLAC/VBAC Experience
Experience with Multiples
Experience supporting LGBTQIA+ families
Experience with high-risk pregnancies

Anne (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Anne’s calm, patient, and empathetic spirit have been invaluable in her work with children of all ages. Throughout her life she has found ways to work with children, from babysitting, to camp counselor, to teaching children with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities for the past 12 years.

She looks forward to offering you a reassuring and encouraging voice as she supports you and your family through this new chapter in your life.

Anne (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Anne’s calm, patient, and empathetic spirit have been invaluable in her work with children of all ages. Throughout her life she has found ways to work with children, from babysitting, to camp counselor, to teaching children with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities for the past 12 years.

She looks forward to offering you a reassuring and encouraging voice as she supports you and your family through this new chapter in your life.

Jessica  (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, Postpartum Placenta Specialist

Jessica became a doula to share the knowledge that has been shared with her. She knows every parent-child relationship is unique, therefore parenting philosophies are unique to each of those relationships. Families can benefit from support at all stages, and she is here to empower parents to have confidence in their roles. She has great respect for parental intuition and enjoys seeing the love families have for one another bring them through challenges.
As a mother of six, Jessica has experienced hospital (both unmedicated and cesarean), birth center, and home births. Each was unique and lovely in its own way.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with twins
Supporting infants with special needs
Preemie support
Sibling support

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist

Jessica  (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, Postpartum Placenta Specialist

Jessica became a doula to share the knowledge that has been shared with her. She knows every parent-child relationship is unique, therefore parenting philosophies are unique to each of those relationships. Families can benefit from support at all stages, and she is here to empower parents to have confidence in their roles. She has great respect for parental intuition and enjoys seeing the love families have for one another bring them through challenges.
As a mother of six, Jessica has experienced hospital (both unmedicated and cesarean), birth center, and home births. Each was unique and lovely in its own way.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with twins
Supporting infants with special needs
Preemie support
Sibling support

Johanna (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula

As your doula, Johanna’s goal is to provide you with evidence based support, to help you feel empowered and confident. She brings a calm and resilient energy, and is able to connect with those she is supporting.

Johanna has been caring for families for over 10 years, and has experience working with multiples, cesarean recovery, NICU stays, and (allergy-aware) postpartum meal prep.

She has also been working as a birth assistant since 2024, and is attending Midwifery school. Her long term goal is to “be the village that families deserve.”

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with multiples
TOLAC/VBAC experience

Johanna (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula

As your doula, Johanna’s goal is to provide you with evidence based support, to help you feel empowered and confident. She brings a calm and resilient energy, and is able to connect with those she is supporting.

Johanna has been caring for families for over 10 years, and has experience working with multiples, cesarean recovery, NICU stays, and (allergy-aware) postpartum meal prep.

She has also been working as a birth assistant since 2024, and is attending Midwifery school. Her long term goal is to “be the village that families deserve.”

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with multiples
TOLAC/VBAC experience

Joy(she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula

With her calm and comforting energy, Joy puts infants at ease while instilling confidence in new parents. She connects with her clients by offering high-quality, evidence-based doula support and creating an environment where they feel rested and nourished.

In her free time, Joy enjoys reading, hosting dinner parties, and caring for her beloved shelter pup.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Postpartum Nutrition and Cooking apprenticeship
Lactation Counselor course
Experience with premature babies
Experience with multiples

Jylane (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Jylane is an avid reader, crafter, and mother of 4. She has lived and knows the challenges, beauty, and sacredness of growing, supporting, and nourishing your family. Jylane utilizes her years of experience with women and children, her honed skills, and keen intuition when supporting a family both in birth and the postpartum transition.

Jylane’s goal as a doula is to ensure that you feel respected, informed, and empowered through offering non-judgemental, compassionate, and supportive care to every family.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Supporting infants with special needs
Preemie support
Sibling support
Certified Reiki practitioner level 2

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist

Joy(she/her)

Doula training and certifications: Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula

With her calm and comforting energy, Joy puts infants at ease while instilling confidence in new parents. She connects with her clients by offering high-quality, evidence-based doula support and creating an environment where they feel rested and nourished.

In her free time, Joy enjoys reading, hosting dinner parties, and caring for her beloved shelter pup.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Postpartum Nutrition and Cooking apprenticeship
Lactation Counselor course
Experience with premature babies
Experience with multiples

Jylane (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Jylane is an avid reader, crafter, and mother of 4. She has lived and knows the challenges, beauty, and sacredness of growing, supporting, and nourishing your family. Jylane utilizes her years of experience with women and children, her honed skills, and keen intuition when supporting a family both in birth and the postpartum transition.

Jylane’s goal as a doula is to ensure that you feel respected, informed, and empowered through offering non-judgemental, compassionate, and supportive care to every family.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Supporting infants with special needs
Preemie support
Sibling support
Certified Reiki practitioner level 2

Kate (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:   Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Educator

As a postpartum doula, Kate supports her clients with empathy, compassion, and patience. She brings calm to stressful situations, and adapts to the needs of her clients.

Kate studied nutrition in college and has a passion for healthy eating to support the body. She also trained as a yoga instructor, and practices yoga, meditation, and breath work.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with Twins
Sibling support

Kate (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:   Postpartum Doula. Certified Lactation Educator

As a postpartum doula, Kate supports her clients with empathy, compassion, and patience. She brings calm to stressful situations, and adapts to the needs of her clients.

Kate studied nutrition in college and has a passion for healthy eating to support the body. She also trained as a yoga instructor, and practices yoga, meditation, and breath work.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with twins
Sibling support

Maricela (she/her, they/them)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified VBAC Specialist

Maricela is fluent in both Spanish and English and has been working professionally with children since 2007. She actively seeks out evidence-based training and provides non-judgmental, trauma-informed care. 

With a caring, empathetic, and compassionate approach, Maricela focuses on recovery and education on newborn care. She builds strong connections with her clients, offering meaningful support that helps them feel prepared and confident once their care concludes.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Preemie support
Trauma informed care
Experience with cesarean recovery



Maricela (she/her, they/them)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified VBAC Specialist

Maricela has over 17 years of experience working with children. She builds connections with her clients, and provides meaningful support that has long term effects on the families she serves.

Maricela is fluent in Spanish and English.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Preemie support
Trauma informed care

Melissa (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Melissa has been caring for infants for most of her life, and has experience with multiples. She loves following their individual cues and routines. One of her goals as a doula is to allow her clients to focus on their own recovery, to find confidence in their abilities, and feel secure in their roles as parents.

She has a B.A.A. in Family Studies, which focuses on family dynamics, healthy relationships, and human development. In her free time Melissa likes to crochet, read, go to a weekly pub trivia night, and relax with her cats.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with Multiples

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist
Melissa
Melissa

Melissa (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Melissa has been caring for infants for most of her life, and has experience with multiples. She loves following their individual cues and routines. One of her goals as a doula is to allow her clients to focus on their own recovery, to find confidence in their abilities, and feel secure in their roles as parents.

She has a B.A.A. in Family Studies, which focuses on family dynamics, healthy relationships, and human development. In her free time Melissa likes to crochet, read, go to a weekly pub trivia night, and relax with her cats.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with Multiples

Nori (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: Certified Labor Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula

Nori has over 20 years of professional experience specializing in infant care. She believes in non judgmental support that equips, educates, encourages, and stabilizes new parents as they navigate the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Her clients’ autonomy is of the utmost importance to her.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Spinning Babies® trained
TOLAC/VBAC Experience
VBAC Link Certification Training
Experience supporting queer and poly families
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience supporting single parents
Experience with newborn adoptive parents
Experience with supporting surrogate pregnancy

Nori

Nori (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: Certified Labor Doula,  Certified Postpartum Doula

Nori has over 20 years of professional experience specializing in infant care. She believes in non judgmental support that equips, educates, encourages, and stabilizes new parents as they navigate the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Her clients’ autonomy is of the utmost importance to her.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Spinning Babies® trained
TOLAC/VBAC Experience
VBAC Link Certification Training
Experience supporting queer and poly families
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience supporting single parents
Experience with newborn adoptive parents
Experience with supporting surrogate pregnancy

Sarah

Sarah D (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Sarah wishes to provide non-judgmental, compassionate support to families in her community, and is especially driven to provide BIPOC families with care that is respectful and rooted in cultural humility.

Her style puts focus on joy and laughter as she empowers parents throughout the many stages of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Sarah is trained to provide culturally informed and medically accurate information to her clients, and was a former licensed Medical Assistant at a reproductive health clinic.

In her spare time Sarah enjoys gardening, baking, and sunny hikes around the PNW.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Aromatherapy trained
Trauma informed care
Experience with LGBTQIA+ families
Experience with blended families

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist
Sarah

Sarah D (she/her)

Doula training and certifications:  Labor Doula, ProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula

Sarah wishes to provide non-judgmental, compassionate support to families in her community, and is especially driven to provide BIPOC families with care that is respectful and rooted in cultural humility.

Her style puts focus on joy and laughter as she empowers parents throughout the many stages of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Sarah is trained to provide culturally informed and medically accurate information to her clients, and was a former licensed Medical Assistant at a reproductive health clinic.

In her spare time she enjoys gardening, baking, and sunny hikes around the PNW.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Aromatherapy trained
Trauma informed care

Stephanie (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Stephanie provides postpartum support by empowering new parents, helping them feel confident by creating a safe space for them in the transition to parenting. She provides empathetic, non judgmental, and evidence based support. 

Stephanie is very nurturing, and enjoys cooking for her clients while accommodating many dietary restrictions and preferences.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with food allergies and sensitivities
Supporting infants with special needs

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist

Stephanie (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula

Stephanie provides postpartum support by empowering new parents, helping them feel confident by creating a safe space for them in the transition to parenting. She provides empathetic, non judgmental, and evidence based support. 

Stephanie is very nurturing, and enjoys cooking for her clients while accommodating many dietary restrictions and preferences.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Experience with food allergies and sensitivities
Supporting infants with special needs

Tierra

Tierra (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: ProDoula Certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, ProDoula Certified Infant Feeding Specialist

Tierra provides compassionate support to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. As a trained Labor and Postpartum Doula, she offers calm, confident care during labor tailored to your unique needs and birth preferences.

With additional expertise as a Certified Infant Feeding Specialist, she helps new parents navigate feeding choices with evidence-based guidance and gentle encouragement.

Her background as a Certified Prenatal Yoga teacher allows her to integrate movement and breathwork into your prenatal journey, promoting comfort, connection, and emotional resilience. Her goal is to help you feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way.

Other training, education, and experience: 

GOYA- Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Experience with cesarean delivery
Experience with cesarean recovery

Certified Infant Feeding Specialist

Tori  (she/her/they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor DoulaProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, Licensed Massage Therapist

As a birth and postpartum doula Tori strives to provide her clients with knowledge and resources to navigate their journey confidently. Tori knows there is always more to learn and every birth is unique, so she evolves to provide the best support possible.

Although it can be hard to find free time with a busy toddler at home, Tori loves to be creative and explore art in many different mediums; crafting jewelry, paper making, watercolors, resin casting, and most recently dance. Tori finds that spending time being creative helps her find peace and rejuvenation so she can be more present day to day. Being able to share this with her toddler is a true blessing in her life, as well as her work supporting growing families.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Preemie support
Sibling support
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience with queer and poly families
Experience with Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
TOLAC/VBAC Experience
Experience with high-risk pregnancies

ProDoula Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Specialist
Tierra

Tierra (she/her)

Doula training and certifications: Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula

As a labor and postpartum doula, Tierra establishes trust by making sure her clients’ needs are met without any judgment. She provides support with compassion, empathy, and care.

 

Tori  (she/her/they/them)

Doula training and certifications:  ProDoula Certified Labor DoulaProDoula Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, Licensed Massage Therapist

As a birth and postpartum doula Tori strives to provide her clients with knowledge and resources to navigate their journey confidently. Tori knows there is always more to learn and every birth is unique, so she evolves to provide the best support possible.

Although it can be hard to find free time with a busy toddler at home, Tori loves to be creative and explore art in many different mediums; crafting jewelry, paper making, watercolors, resin casting, and most recently dance. Tori finds that spending time being creative helps her find peace and rejuvenation so she can be more present day to day. Being able to share this with her toddler is a true blessing in her life, as well as her work supporting growing families.

Other training, education, and experience: 

Preemie support
Sibling support
Experience with trans birthers & parents
Experience with Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)