The Season of Ripening.

Preparing for birth from the inside out

Real birth prep isn’t in the books. It’s in your body. Through nervous system tools and embodied practices, I help you build confidence, trust, and the inner resources you’ll actually call on in labor.

How to actually prepare
for your birth

After three years of supporting births, I started seeing a pattern: most people weren’t actually prepared for labor. They had read the books, taken the classes, packed the hospital bag — but when contractions started, all that info flew out the window.

The truth is, labor doesn’t follow a plan. Birth asks for your presence, not your performance. My approach is different. It’s not about controlling labor — it’s about preparing your body and nervous system to meet it. I help you build the skills that don’t come in a workbook (the kind that actually serve you when it gets real!).

The method ❊

  • We explore how fear, urgency, and control show up in your body — so you can meet labor with trust, presence, and surrender.

  • We prepare for the identity shift of motherhood and set you up with layered support for postpartum.

    • Access to my trusted local resource list (lactation consultants, pelvic floor therapists, bodyworkers, and more).

    • Meal train so you’re nourished while you recover

    • Referrals for mental health support when needed

    • Boundaries work and family dynamics to help your relationships hold steady in this transition

  • We walk through the pros and cons of your options — from interventions to coping tools — so you can make grounded, aligned choices.

Testimonials,
told by real moms

  • Sesha

    “Jennah has an innate gift for nurturing women and holding sacred space. Her heartful presence and quiet assuredness contributed to an atmosphere of safety, unconditional love, and peace. Jennah not only offered her hands-on support, she carried a reverence and respect for birth that all mamas deserve in that liminal space! I cannot express how much it meant to have a doula who could witness the birth with such spiritual attunement, who could show up in true selfless service. I felt so honored and loved throughout my time working with Jennah and my prayer is that all mothers can know this caliber of care!”

  • Lauren

    "As an oldest-daughter-type-A-planner, I knew I wanted a doula to help coach me through my first birth experience. Specifically, someone with in-depth knowledge of birth and the birth resources in the Portland area. What I didn’t know was that I also needed someone who could guide me through the significant mental and spiritual changes that pregnancy and birth bring and Jennah is exactly this person. As to be expected, our birth did NOT go as hoped but thanks to Jennah’s support and guidance, we felt safe and empowered each step of the way. Do yourself and your family a favor and hire Jennah as your doula! (PS she has a very solid local resource list that I’ve used to find a pediatrician, lactation consultant, etc… and each recommendation has been great!)"

  • Jess

    “Jennah is both passionate and approachable. Each visit we felt like we were talking to a friend, she’s so easy to open up to and made space for both me and partner to be heard and share our questions and concerns freely without judgement. In labor Jennah was so calm and helped me find my center again. She also took photos of the birth that we’re forever grateful for and will always look back on. The postpartum visit was one of my favorites, we got to talk about the birth have a good laugh, and after a whirlwind of a week as a new mom the reiki and scalp massage she gave me was so grounding and perfect. It made me feel cared for and seen. We would 100% recommend Jennah as a doula. She’s always learning and curious and brings those insights into her practice which makes her approach and knowledge special.”

  • Alma

    “Jennah is a loving, warm, kind hearted spirit that brought us so much peace in preparation for our 2nd addition. We had a long labor and she was there every step of the way. She was very nurturing and ensured our wishes were met at the hospital while I rested. Once home she brought us nutritious meals and loved on me with a scalp massage, and performing reiki. She bonded with our oldest and gave mom and dad time to eat, shower, or just rest. We recommend her 100%, we absolutely enjoyed our experience and would hire her again!”

  • Jamie

    “I chose Jennah as our Doula because she brought a magical, natural energy to our hospital birth. Although my birth was very fast, I used tools and information from Jennah while I was laboring before she even arrived. Everything she shared in prenatals was extremely helpful to prepare me for labor and birth. I would definitely recommend Jennah, especially to women looking to listen to their bodies and embrace every moment of childbirth.”

  • Tristyn

    “I’m forever grateful for Jennah’s devotional care. She always trusted me and made me feel comfortable throughout our time together. She’s very in-tune and having her as my doula was instrumental in me having a positive and empowering birth experience. I labored for 31 hours and she was there for me and my partner every step of the way.”

My approach is relational – I don’t believe in one right way to prepare for birth. Instead, I meet you where you are in life, in your body, and in your needs. Together, we build the kind of support that helps you feel steady, confident, and ready for what’s ahead. My goal is to help you prepare for birth in a way that’s grounded, flexible, and real . Whether we’re working 1:1, gathering in circle, or walking into the birth room together, I hope you feel held.

Hey Mama,

Not sure where to start with birth prep? You don’t need more information — you need confidence, nervous system skills, and clarity about your options. I’ll walk with you so you feel steady, supported, and ready.

You’re not too early. You’re not too late.

When you feel pulled, it’s the right time to
invest in yourself and find your doula.