Krystle Gard, Portland Doula
I entered the birth world after a transformative homebirth in Alaska and has since spent more than 13 years supporting families as a birth doula, postpartum doula, birth assistant, educator, and three-time surrogate. My personal experiences—including raising twins without a support system and later receiving postpartum care herself—solidified my passion for helping families feel supported, confident, and nurtured. With a Chemical Engineering background, I bring an organized, holistic approach to postpartum care, offering both practical help and emotional guidance as families adjust to life with a new baby. Outside of work, I enjoy outdoor adventures with my family and exploring healthy ways to satisfy her sweet tooth.
I offer a nurturing, supportive approach to newborn care through a personalized in-home class designed to guide families confidently into the fourth trimester. Beyond essential skills—such as swaddling, soothing, feeding, and understanding typical newborn behavior—I teach the intuitive art of caring for a baby with calm, connection, and confidence. Each session is tailored to the family’s home and unique needs. I walk through the space to help optimize it for the baby’s arrival, create a thoughtful postpartum plan, provide hands-on practice, and ensure parents leave feeling prepared, supported, and empowered.
Class and postpartum doula topics may include:
• Postpartum planning
• Newborn behavior education
• Lactation & feeding support
• Home organization
• Hands-on practice
• Resource guide
• Simple nourishing recipes
Doula Training
CAPPA Postpartum Doula Certification
DONA Birth Doula Certification
Breastfeeding & Lactation Training, Wellstart International
Birth Assistant, Aurora Birth Center
BS, Chemical Engineering, Drexel University
MS, Geological & Environmental Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Training
Fit4Mom Certification
Childhood Anxiety Training, Insitute of Child Psychology
Survivors of Trauma In Birth & Postpartum Training
Nonviolent Communication Training
First Aid & CPR Cerified
Neonatal Resuscitation
Food Handlers Card
Areas Of Specialty
Postpartum Planning
Postpartum Care
Postpartum Nutrition
Home Organization
Newborn Care
Preemies
Twins/Multiples
Infant Loss
Single Parent Support
IVF
Surrogacy
Alternative Healing & Holistic Methods
Lactation Support
Formula Support
Infant Massage
Birth Story Listening
Baby Wearing
Postpartum Sex & Intimacy Counseling
Supporting Transitions Back To Work
Postpartum Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Helping To Establish Sleep Routines
Demos Of Baby Gear & Products
Babywearing
Sibling Support
