Childbirth Educator
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist

Hi, I'm Megan Mendoza. I am a mom of 2, cancer survivor, Bend born, former doula, birth educator, placenta encapsulation specialist, and lover of all things birth. I got into birth work after having my own children and realizing what I learned in movies and tv was not at all how birth happens. I believe feeling valued and heard during pregnancy translates into more confidence during labor and postpartum.

I am passionate about giving expectant families the information they want to during labor they're able to make the best decisions for themselves. My teaching method is science based with a heavy focus on partner involvement and coping skills for ever type of birth.

Doula and Educator

Hello, I’m Jaime Collado, a mother, a doula, a daughter, a sister and a natural nurturer. As far back as I can remember, attending a birth with family or friends was just where I wanted to be. Over the years, and many babies later, my love for birth and the conscious connection has grown into the honor to support humans bearing humans.

I deeply believe when families are well supported caring for your baby and connecting to your nurturing intuition become much easier.

I am passionate about food sovereignty, social justice for all marginalized humans, and believe strongly in community and that we are better together.

Birth and Postpartum Doula $1800

I’m Nikki, a mom of three amazing kiddos and lover of the outdoors, cooking, music, reading, and whatever new thing my kids are in love with at the moment! My journey to becoming a doula has been years in the making. I am a natural caretaker and lover of all things babies and birth, with years of experience in infant care, early childhood development, and caring for new mamas and their families. I believe pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are some of the most incredible times of our lives but can also be some of the most challenging without the proper support. I am so happy to be able to provide this care and support throughout this beautiful and transformative period as a birth and postpartum Doula to the families of Central Oregon.

Doula, Postpartum Doula & Infant Sleep Specialist starting at $1900

With over two decades in the birth world and a background as a nurse, Katie Chatwin is a dedicated birth and postpartum doula, certified infant sleep specialist, who brings a global perspective and a deep passion for individualized support. Known for blending evidence-based science (self-proclaimed science nerd) with holistic practices, Katie tailors her support to each client’s unique journey, grounded in connection, education, trust, laughter and respect. Most recently, she was honored as 2025 Bend’s “Best of Nest” 2nd Best Doula, just behind her beloved co-founder of COB, Jaime! 

Originally from the Midwest, Katie studied nursing in San Diego and worked in Labor & Delivery before embarking on a life-changing international journey through South America, Europe, and Australia. There, she worked as a postpartum doula and night newborn nanny, studying midwifery, and immersed herself in a wide range of cultural birth traditions. In 2014, Katie settled in Bend to raise her three children.

Katie supports a wide range of births, including home births, VBACs, IVF pregnancies, PTSD, high-risk labors, military families, marginalized communities, with a special focus on hospital birth advocacy and creating empowerment through decisions. Katie has deep respect and appreciation for all doctors, midwives, nurses and staff locally. Her approach is rooted in the belief that every woman holds the innate wisdom to birth powerfully and joyfully on their own terms within the scope of health and safety of mom and baby. She is known for her strong communication, level- matching energy, education, compassionate presence, and ability to bring ease, even laughter into intense moments.

Whether you’re navigating early pregnancy or the raw, tender days of postpartum, Katie is here to walk alongside you, exactly as you are.

Birth & Postpartum Doula $1800
Breastfeeding Counselor $125/hour

Hi mamas, my name is Naphtalie and I am passionate about supporting families during these times of baby bonding and breastfeeding. I have had 4 beautiful home births and have successfully breastfed all of my babies, even tandem nursing twice! Motherhood has been my most rewarding journey,  my 4 children being my biggest teachers. I am so grateful for the blessing of being on this path, and to offer my heart and love in service to others alongside.

I have been practicing as a doula for 7 years. I started my journey of birth work by becoming a birth doula, and shortly after I found a passion for postpartum support. I most recently found my path to becoming a breastfeeding counselor, desiring to offer families more knowledgeable support for breastfeeding issues that may arise on such a mystical journey. Mothering the mother is a true privilege & joy.

Birth Doula $1600
Postpartum Support $50-$60

Hi there! I’m Emily and I can’t wait to work with you. I live in the Bend area with my wife and our dogs where we love to do all of the outdoor activities such as riding horses, paddling, hiking, biking and attempting to fly fish. I am available for both birth and overnight postpartum care, and am happy to discuss how I can be of additional support during your pregnancy and/or journey to parenthood as well.

I entered the birth and postpartum field to make sure birthing people and new parents had experiences that left them feeling safe, confident and in control. My goal in birth work is to lift up populations who have had to work a bit harder to be heard and respected - be that women, “non-traditional” families, or LGBT+ folks - with advocacy and a calm, reassuring presence. 

I aim to provide individualized care to my clients no matter where they are on their parenthood journey - from thinking about parenthood to well into postpartum - on any path to parenthood including assisted reproduction and adoption. Although I bring along experience and evidence-based information, you are the only expert on your baby and the only expert on your body and so my main role is to set you up for success and provide the reassurance (and professional resources) for you to parent safely and confidently. I’m here to help you face difficult decisions or unexpected outcomes with empathy and understanding but also help remove the weight of things that feel daunting. I’m here to navigate the beautiful complexities of parenthood with you, celebrating the many, many joys, offering support through the challenges and finding humor in all of the little moments along the way. I can’t wait to be a part of this pivotal time in your life!

Birth Doula $1900
Daytime Postpartum Doula $50/hour

Hi, I’m Aleah (pronounced uh-lee-uh) - mom of 2, lifelong birth nerd and two-time surrogate. My passion for pregnancy and parenthood runs deep, inspired early on by my own dreams of motherhood and a loved one’s struggle with fertility. That experience lit a fire in me to help others reach their goals in parenthood - whatever that looks like for them.

As a birth and postpartum doula, I believe that every journey into parenthood is powerful, transformative, and completely unique. I don’t offer cookie-cutter support. Instead, I listen intently, meet you where you are and walk beside you with care, evidence-based guidance and zero judgment. No matter what your birth preferences or parenting styles are, I’m here to help you feel calm, confident and truly supported every step of the way.

I also bring a strong foundation in early childhood development and education, plus practical experience as a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) - because safety, confidence and empowerment matter long after birth. Your story matters and it would be a true privilege to walk alongside you in your journey.

When I’m not supporting families, you can find me hanging out with my kids or my family, hiking, camping, reading, playing board games or putting together puzzles. 

Pregnancy & Postpartum Doula $50/hr
Sibling Support
(Additional Packages Available)

Car Seat Installation Specialist $75

Hello! I’m Moriah, owner of Natural State Doula and a proud member of Central Oregon Doulas. I grew up here in the Pacific Northwest and recently settled in Bend. Over the last ten years, I’ve worked in preschools, as a nanny, and as a postpartum doula. With this experience, I’ve opened my heart to countless children and families who all helped shape my philosophy on child rearing. 

We all operate by one driving principle: the desire to be safe, heard, valued, and loved. My goal as a doula is to meet this need by focusing on the emotional wellbeing of each member of growing families through the perinatal period. Alongside this, I find fulfillment in guiding siblings through the process of adding a baby to the home by holding compassionate space for them and providing plenty of loving attention. With this in mind, I am delighted to support families here in Central Oregon!

Birth Photographer
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Serving Eastern Oregon & SE Washington

Hi, I’m Jessica. I am a mom of two girls, a photographer, and doula. I have a background in Art, Design, and photography.

Having my first baby in 2021 made me so much more aware of the need for a doula support before birth and postpartum. Doula work has always been an interest for me from a young age, I’ve been fascinated with all things birth. So much of the transition is learning how to ask for help, always learning, and trusting your intuition. There can be so many unknowns and fears many have to give birth and my goal is to give the space to process and clear those fears with all birthing humans and partners so they can enter the birth ready and empowered in their decisions.

I’m here to be your guide during the transitions and offer the support you need whether that be pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or you are experiencing a loss or termination. I believe everyone should confidently make informed decisions about their body and be supported in them every step of the way.

Birth Doula $1600
Birth Educator - online & private classes
Bilingual

Hi! I’m Becca! I’m a mama to two littles, lover of the outdoors, hiking and coffee dates. Before staying home with my children, I was an elementary school teacher for several years. Learning about all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum became a huge passion for me as I first walked through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, experiencing the impact of the level of support we have around us on our birth experiences. This work is now a deep passion of mine, driving me to continuously learn and grow as a birth worker, so that I can provide a high level of support. It is my dream to combine my experience and knowledge to help growing families feel heard, nurtured, informed, respected, held, supported and cared for as they enter this deeply transformative time of their lives. I offer a calm, grounding presence that will be there to support, lift you and encourage you through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Each birth is its own unique journey and I am here to walk that journey with you, whichever direction your birth takes.

I am also a childbirth educator, offering both in person, private birth classes that are completely customizable, as well as virtual birth classes, offered as a 4-week monthly series.

My passion and commitment as a childbirth educator is to help families feel empowered by both being informed and trusting their intuition. Families will walk away with confidence and feel prepared for birth, postpartum and newborn care. My intention is to meet families where they are and offer an environment that is safe, nurturing, compassionate and fun! Expect interaction, and an individualized experience where any and all questions /topics are welcomed.

Birth & Newborn Photographer

Hey there, I'm Molly! My approach to birth photography is pretty simple: to capture the raw emotion + beauty of new life, and preserve your baby's birth from a powerful perspective. I provide a visual story to help you connect with your entire birth journey, allowing you to see details of your own strength, and recall baby's first earthside moments. I blend an artist's eye with a caregiver's heart to produce photographs you'll be excited to share in the family album. When it comes to lifestyle photoshoots, I bring the vibe and confidence-building energy (hyyype woman!). But in the intimate space to motherhood, I embrace a "birth worker in stealth mode" mentality, aiming to provide families with visual narratives as quietly and unseen as possible. I work closely with my clients during their pregnancy, going through birth preferences and comfort levels to ensure their gallery beautifully reflects how they want to view their story.

I'm a mom to 3 little free-spirits, an entrepreneur, and a total birth nerd! A passion for birth work was ignited by my own experiences, prompting me to support families as a Lactation Peer Counselor. Then building upon my background in design + love for photography, my work has naturally evolved into documenting birth stories.

Please let me know what questions you have and what all else we need to keep the ball rolling!

Best,

Molly

Postpartum Support $50-$60

Hi, I’m Emily — Oregon born and raised, now happily rooted in Central Oregon with my high school sweetheart, and our goofy pup, Bentley. I’m a maker at heart, whether that’s sewing whimsical baby mobiles, or quirky placenta-themed mugs, I love creating with intention.

I’m a seasoned doula and Licensed Practical Nurse, spending most of my time doing what fills my heart — supporting families through the beautiful journey of labor, birth, and postpartum. These days, I’m honored to work alongside some of Central Oregon’s most caring midwives as a birth assistant, helping families welcome new life with love and tenderness.

From home births to caring for medically complex babies, my passion is to gently bridge the gap in postpartum care — making sure every family feels truly supported, deeply seen, and wrapped in care during one of life’s most sacred and transformative times.