Larah Pearson, Portland Doula
As a postpartum doula, my main goal is to meet families where they are and identify how I can best support their particular needs and desires. I believe that what works for one family might not work for another, and by getting to know your family I can help establish a happy and balanced home. I am passionate about accepting people for who they are and being a non-judgmental and supportive person in their lives. I want to be your biggest cheerleader – supporting you to be the parents you aspire to be, while providing helping hands and answering any questions you have along the way.
As a mother to a vivacious pre-teen, I’ve experienced many of the beautiful highs and challenging lows that can accompany motherhood. Though we are both happy and healthy now, my daughter’s early years were filled with unexpected challenges—hospital stays, years of solo parenting, and eventually successful co-parenting. I’m so grateful for these experiences because they have fueled my passion for supporting families navigating co-parenting struggles, lack of familial support, recovery, and mental health challenges, including past trauma.
When I gave birth in 2013 I had no idea that postpartum doula support even existed. I thought new moms were just supposed to figure it out and stumble through on their own – and if I couldn’t, then something must be wrong with me. Now, I know better, and my mission is to ensure that all families understand that support is available and that they are not meant to do it all alone. My personal goal is to meet people where they are and provide postpartum support in whatever ways they feel most comfortable receiving it.
Before becoming a postpartum doula, I spent over 20 years as a nanny and childcare provider, and earned an associate degree in pre-education. Four years ago, a friend introduced me to the world of postpartum doula work – a career I had never heard of but instantly knew was meant for me. Her description of what a postpartum doula does sounded like an absolute dream career for me, and within weeks, I began my training. Since then, I wake up every day full of awe and gratitude that I get to do work that I love and that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. As a bona fide, lifelong night owl who spent years trying to adjust to a morning-person world, I’ve finally found my calling offering families overnight doula care during my “prime time” hours.
Born and raised in Oregon, I’ve been happily married to my best friend and biggest cheerleader for three years. Together, we’ve blended our family with my daughter and his son. Now that our kids are older, we are passionate about travel and experiencing all that this world has to offer. After years of letting life slide by, I now make a point of trying to engage in and savor the experiences, events, or opportunities that come my way. My friends and family often joke about my endless energy and zest for life.
Doula Training
Postpartum Doula Training, Mother Tree Doula Sevices
Postpartum & Infant Care Doula Certification, ProDoula
Areas Of Specialty
Formula Feeding Support
Lactation Support
Pumping & Bottle Feeding Support
Recovery Support
Infant Milestones & Growth Education
Single Parent Support
Helping To Establish Sleep Routines
Home Organization
Nursery Set Up
Supporting Transitions Back To Work
