Your Doula
Anna Chowdhury (she/her)
As a previous pediatric medical assistant, small business owner and mother of four I hold deep space for all who are preparing to bring new life into the world. I work and reside in Portland, Oregon with my partner, four children, 8 chickens and one Australian Labradoodle. I have personally given birth in a hospital, a birthing center and at home- all locations can be beautiful. I support and advocate for all family arrangements, orientation, race, religion and culture.
Anna's Qualifications
•DONA Approved Birth Doula Training | Mother Tree
•DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training | Mother Tree
•Certified Medical Assistant | Concorde Career College
•THW Cultural Sensitivity Training | Mother Tree
•Trauma Informed Care Training | Mother Tree
•CPR & First Aid Certified
•Mighty Milk Lactation Certification
•Suicide Prevention Training | MHACBO
•Oral Health Completion | MAAPP
•Blood Born Pathogens Certified | National Health & Safety Association
•Fully Vaccinated
Why Hire a Doula?
some key statistics demonstrating the benefits
of having a doula with you during your birth
1
50% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
2
15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
3
25% decrease in the length of labor
4
60% decreased use of an epidural
5
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
6
57% decrease in postpartum depression