Meet the Doula

Hello! I’m Rebecca. I am a DONA certified Doula serving Anchorage and the surrounding area. I was born in Alaska and have lived here most of my life. I live here with my husband and two children. I have always been passionate about caring for others, even as a child. After having a doula for my second birth, I wanted to do for others what my doula had done for me. Seeking out my certification was the logical next step, and this has become my life’s passion.

It is always such a privilege to be able to witness a birth story - to be invited into such an intimate experience. Labor and birth is sacred, beautiful, and a natural part of life. I believe in supporting you and your birth partner as you bring your baby into this world.

Why Mama Bear? Many people are familiar with the phrase “mama bear” and how it relates to our protection of our own children. There is a philosophy in birth work that it is important to “mother the mother”. In fact, this is often viewed as a role of the doula. This is a powerful imagery when I imagine caring for my clients the way I would care for my own children. I don’t see this as a roaring bear, towering over a threat, but rather as a guide, leading with gentle strength. Is this something you want for your birth? I’m excited to meet you! Contact me to set up a consult.

What People are Saying

“Rebecca is the absolute BEST doula. I hired her on for my 5th baby after having a very long, traumatic and hard birth with my 4th. I was terrified to have another long hard labor, and wanted extra support for myself and my husband in labor for my fifth. Rebecca was understanding from the start and knew exactly how to help ease my fears and anxiety surrounding birth. When the time came, she was there early and was a calming presence. She knew exactly what I needed just by looking at me, and could tell the MOMENT I hit transition. She was right where I needed her, doing whatever I needed her to do, being whatever I needed her to be. Holding my hand, helping me in and out of the shower, giving me position advice and advice on different ways to help my labor along. She gave me all the counter pressure I needed so that my husband could hold my hand as I brought our daughter into the world. She reminded me to breathe when I forgot to and made everything about my birth, ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL. She’s truly one of a kind and an absolutely extraordinary woman. If I have anymore babies, she’s the first one I’m calling when I get pregnant.”

- Faith

Rebecca was amazing! Having her at my birth helped me feel more at ease and supported in my decisions. She is such a calming presence and you can tell she loves birth work.

- Kharissa

Rebecca was wonderful! She was my first doula (2nd birth, VBAC), and I am so thankful that we had her. She coached me through a very fast transition by helping me breathe steadily when I got off rhythm. I was 9 cm by the time I was checked into the hospital, and Rebecca continued to be a great support in the delivery room. She was always present, never intrusive, and I would recommend to anyone!

- Anne

Rebecca advocated for us at the hospital, helped educate my husband, helped with pain relief, and was stellar through my 24 hr labor. I loved her level of care so much, she is now part of my birth team for a second time and I'm ecstatic to have her

- Rachel

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