
Heidi Long
Doula in Portland Oregon
As a Doula in Portland Oregon, I have dedicated myself to this line of heartfelt work because I believe that an empowering and beautiful birth is possible with the right support. I understand the unpredictable and wonderfully unique nature of each birth and am honored to guide all my clients with deep listening, specialized care, and a calm presence in order to support the newest beginnings, from pregnancy to postpartum, that will have a ripple effect on the rest of their lives. I have a deep respect for the rites of passage mothers and families go through and honor the transitional nature of each process with steady care and gentle reverence. As a Doula in Portland Oregon, I love the diversity of family structures here in Portland. I am a Queer Ally & have experience working with alternative family structures ranging from Hetero-normative to LGBTQ to Poly-centric households.
My Birth Doula style really encompasses supporting movement, massage, & utilizing the voice. I encourage my client’s to dance, sway, & get into their animal bodies. I support these movements while offering loving touch all throughout labor. And when things start to get real, encouraging each birther to use their voice!
In addition to being a Doula in Portland Oregon, I have enhanced my practice by offering professional Birth & Family Photography for the families I have the honor of supporting! We take a deep dive together when I capture the excitement of having a "Baby Bump" with a Maternity Photo Session. Showing up in the raw & wild birth space as a Birth Photographer magnifies the joy I have for my work! Each role complementing the other. And lastly, when it is time to bring your baby home, I revel in showing my families the LOVE that I see behind my lens for our Newborn & Family Photo Sessions.