Liz Haebe, Portland Doula
I often tell the clients I’ve worked with that I don’t take being in the birth space with them lightly. I understand it is a privilege to witness such an intimate experience and I often find myself weeping right along with them when a new little one comes into the world. I am honored to work with a diverse group of families over the last few years, and while I have worked hard to gain knowledge and experience, I am humbled by how much I take away from the people who choose to work with me. This isn’t just a one-way relationship, rather, we can learn from each other and share in the twists and turns of birth and postpartum together. As a birth doula, I want it to be known that I am the doula for the whole family, and not just the birthing person.
As well as being a doula, I’m also a CAPPA-certified childbirth educator. I am here to teach you the nuts and bolts of labor and delivery, and normalize some of the concerns and/or fears you may be feeling. I come with evidence to back up the information you need to make informed choices, as well as all the information you will need to thrive in the birthing space. When teaching, I bring my heart and my humor to tailor a class to your needs while also cultivating a judgement free space. I want the families I work with to trust that we are going through this time together and they will always have someone in their corner. Being with those families just starting out has always been my heart’s calling and I’m honored to be able to work with you.
I’m originally from Las Cruces, NM and came to Portland in 2007. I live at home with my dog, Brisket, my sister and her little terrier, so it’s a house full of little ones all day long! I am, also, a Certified Childbirth Educator with Providence Hospital. In my free time, I love to read trashy romance novels, binge old ER and New Girl episodes, think entirely too much about my next tattoo, watch horror movies, experience high school nostalgia listening to 90’s music and sampling the cuisine that Portland has to offer. I am constantly on the lookout for excellent green chile, homemade tortillas, and refried beans.
Training
CAPPA Labor Doula Training
Intensive 6-Month Internship with Mother Tree Birth Services
Advanced Full Spectrum Doula Course with Cornerstone Doulas
DONA Postpartum Doula Training with Mother Tree Birth Services
Supporting Survivors Who Birth, Eri Guajardo Johnson and Cornerstone Doula Trainings
Lamaze Childbirth Educator Training
Certified OHA Traditional Healthcare Worker
Collaborative Practice Advanced Doula Training
Trauma Informed Care Training
Seahorses And Unicorns, Transgender Birth Workshop
Cultural Competency Training
CPR/BLS Certified
Pushing for the Pelvic Floor
Acupressure For Doulas
Gender Affirming Birthwork 101 and 201 w/Moss Froom
Childbirth Educator
Birth Doula Areas Of Specialty
Unmedicated Birth
Virtual/Remote Doula Support
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
High Risk Pregnancy/Birth
Medical Induction
Single Parent Support
Adoption
LGBTQIA+ Families
Body Positive
Trauma Informed Birth Care
Abortion Support
Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Postpartum Doula Areas Of Specialty
Cesarean Recovery
Cooking
Birth Processing/Birth Story Listening
Trauma Informed Postpartum Care
Postpartum Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Nursery Set Up
Supporting The Transition Back To Work
Birth Doula Partnership Model
Liz and Tallina adore sometimes working together to support birth, babies, and families. As a way of getting to know us, we would like to share 10 fun facts about us as your potential doula team!
- We’ve dedicated a big chunk of our adult lives to supporting children and families, and we’re truly passionate about birth work.
- We decided to work together because we are birth nerds and wanted the chance to serve more families. Also, we enjoy working together and have found that we are a great, funny, boisterous, and supportive team.
- You might think it’s a bit quirky, but we both have tattoos of the oxytocin molecule. Fun fact: oxytocin is the superstar hormone involved in birth!
- We hail from the southwest and are still on the hunt for the ultimate sopapilla (a delicious fried pastry) here in Oregon! Tallina made the move from Colorado in 2006, and Liz followed from New Mexico in 2007.
- Our commitment to our clients is unwavering—we meet you exactly where you are, both physically and emotionally. It’s a journey, and we’re right there with you every step of the way.
- We teach Childbirth Education for Birth First and Providence Hospital system, and will ensure you are informed of your choices, your rights, and the best positions to get that baby moving!
- Fun Liz Facts: She is a voracious reader always on the hunt for new books. She has 19 tattoos, and lives with her sister and tiny fierce protector dog, Brisket.
- Fun Tallina Facts: Also a voracious reader, Tallina lives with both her spouses, two cranky cats, and a huge dog that may actually just be a land shark in disguise.
- Lastly, we truly believe in the magic of laughter and love in the birthing suite. The very human experience of bringing new life into the world holds so much joy, and we can’t wait to share that with you!
