Gentle care for passionate motherhood
Compassionate care for pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Hannah’s Story
“Mary has a passionate and gentle heart for mothers, fathers and babies. Not only did I feel seen and supported, my husband did, too. We were given resources and encouragement prenatally that helped us both feel empowered. She checked in on me frequently after I had premature abruption of membrane, and was prompt in arriving to my home once my contractions began. Throughout my labor, she offered non medical interventions (such as assisting me to different positions, offering food and water, setting up our bathroom for me to shower, holding my hand, offered me a comb for pain management) and gave my husband a chance to rest by taking over as my primary support person during his nap. Mary was so attentive and ensured she was familiar with my birth preferences so she could provide that excellent support. Postpartum, she cleaned and set up a meal for us, and checked in on how I felt about my birth experience. She was so encouraging and kind and had a wealth of postpartum resources as well. She also took pictures during my labor that I will treasure forever. I highly recommend her as a doula, and we will certainly be contacting her for all our future doula needs. During such an intensely vulnerable time, you definitely want someone who will be in your corner supporting you and reminding you of your power like Mary will.”
Little Bee Doula Services - About me
Serving pregnant and postpartum Moms in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington
Hi! I'm Mary. I'm a professionally trained doula in Columbia County, Oregon. I am passionate about providing empathetic care for mothers throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. I believe the birth space, mother-baby dyad, and labor process are sacred, and that mother’s rights in the birthing space have been stolen and their voices silenced for far too long. I am committed to empowering moms with the knowledge and support they need to navigate the transformative experience of pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
Camille’s experience with Mary
“Mary did an incredible job as my doula and I am so thankful for all of her help! She took time to meet with me before my birth so we could talk in depth about my preferences and what I expected from her during my birth. I was planning to do a home birth but I ended up having to get induced and was in labor for 26 hours. She did everything she could to make me more comfortable during my labor, including providing counter pressure when needed, patting my head with a wash cloth and holding my water for me to drink from. She was so attentive! Mary also made sure to check in with me and remind me of my goals to try to have a natural labor but was respectful of my choices when I ended up getting an epidural. After my birth, she came to check in on me and brought my favorite snack, swept my house, answered all my “new mom” questions and provided me with several resources for breastfeeding and other things! Mary is so knowledgeable, kind and passionate about what she does! I highly recommend adding her to your birth team!”
Photo by Little Daisy Photography
More about me!
-I’m a proud mama to my wild, loud, loving toddler
-My birth was unmedicated, outside of hospital, and she was born in under 3 hours!
-I love cloth diapering
-I bake sourdough, brew kombucha, garden and can foods
-I’m a music lover
-I love Jesus and I cuss a little
-I'm a go getter! Setting goals and achieving them brings me great joy
-I'm a hairdresser!