Brenda has been a doula since 1992 but continues learning as she serves every family. Her love language is acts of service, so she is a born nurturer. She has often been dubbed, “the non-judgmental mother-in-law” by her clients.

She wants to know your goals in parenthood and gently demonstrates, then guides you into becoming the expert on your own child. She listens intuitively as you express your worries, anxieties and concerns. It is a delight to partner with her as you develop your own goal sheet and begin to tick off your accomplishments day by day.

Brenda is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and an Accredited Infant Massage Instructor, so get ready to learn all about the power of TOUCH! She is a master at the impossible task, breaking things down as simply as possible and just doing “one thing,” often the simplest first.

Her favorite thing about her job is to quietly observe new parents become confident in their ability to tune in to their baby’s needs and care for them well.

Brenda came to Oregon in 2019, after a rich life in Dallas, Texas where she initiated the very first doula agency there and trained and supported new doulas to support families with love and wisdom. She lives on the West Side near her two adoring sons and their families. She loves patio gardening, painting and dancing like nobody’s watching.

She would dearly love to meet you and hear all about your freshest family member!

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