Hi, I am Birth and post-natal Doua Ryah Jo

It's a pleasure meeting you

Because it's forever your experience...

Giving birth is one of the hardest and most gratifying human experiences a person can have. I believe we need a community, our village of strength, around us when we embark on the birth journey and the reason I do the work I do. As a medical anthropologist at heart, I have always been in awe of the way humans have cared for one another and the evolution of our medical industry. While modern science and facilities have implemented policies, practices and tools that have re-vamped and altered the way in which humans give birth in many parts of the world, the design in the process of getting baby Earth-side has largely remained the same. I believe labor and birth are normal and natural processes which challenge the birthing person as a whole: mind, body and spirit.

I am an educator, caregiver and healer so it felt a very natural calling, after serving 8 years as a Medic in the Air Force and my own experience during the delivery of my first child, to be drawn into birth work. In this space I am able to use my passion for supporting the body in its natural state, my training and familiarity with medical systems and the tools needed when necessary, to be able to provide comprehensive support to families as they navigate the various pathways of giving birth. My philosophy is to empower you with knowledge and hands-on skills for labor and birth, provide evidence-based resources and work closely with your birth team so you are a full participate in the decision-making process. My hope is that with transparency, communication, trust and encouragement we all work together to create a circle of support, to be your village, and ensure you and your partner receive the best labor and birth experience possible.

Next level labor support and personalized classes

Birth Doula Services $2700

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Sorry, no longer scheduling overnight post partum clients

Bundle or incorporate a below add ons for a more wholevare experiance

In Home Warm Oil Post partum massage $185
In Home Movements in Labor, Comfort Measures and Belly Mapping 3 hours $250
Weekly Auyrvedic broths, soups and tea $280

EMT-B, United States Air Force (2002)
B.A. Humanities and Anthropology University of Washington (2010)
Midwife Assistant Midwives College of Utah (2011)
DONA trained (2011)
MAWS (Midwives of Washington State) student rep (2011- 2013)
Neonatal Resuscitation (2011) *updated every 2 years*
University of Washington Doula volunteer (2012)
Basic Life Supported Certified and Instructor certified (2013)
Open Arms Birth Doula volunteer (2014-Present)
DONA Childbirth Educator Trained (2017)
Birth Trauma Informed Professional Training and Cert. (CBI, 2020)
Ayervedic Post Partum Doula training and Cert. (EGD Sept 2025)
Hormone Specialist INHC currently enrolled
Dr. Aviva Romm's Intergrative Womens Mood & Hormone Health Cert Sept 2025
The Health Sciences Academy Womens mental health course April 2024

Education and Professional Accomplishment's

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loving this human experience...

I am a mother to two teenagers (one daughter and one son). I have raised them alongside other single mothers for the most part and have named our home The Mommune. Feel free to stay in contact for future teenage parenting tips and tricks :).

A few members of my family (as well as myself ) are proud members of the LGBTQ+ community and encourage everyone to live their best, most free and authentic life. I am here and a safe person for it

I love running, it's kindof my church, however recently I've really gotten into Jazzercise

I Speak Spanish and German and could get around a little better than average if I needed to but my MN twang would still come out (you really cant take the girl out of the country)

I am a little squeamish around snakes but not spiders and love watching adventure reality T.V.

Reading is my JAM! Terry Pratchett, Mary Roach, Bill Bryson, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Tom Robbins and Margaret Thatcher are some of my favorite authors. Share a favorite of yours!

I fancy myself a comedian and enjoy performing stand-up, you'll see this in my classes.

I danced burlesque with a group of midwife students in my 30's. (Yes, we gave couples a discount if they needed our midwifery services 9 months after the show:)

I was an Air Force Medic for 8 years while working part time with people living with Alzhiemers most of my 20s. I lost my father to the disease last March and it still really hurts my heart.

If I had 3 wishes... I would wish to have a day to take my parents to the park, when they were small children, and play with them. 2. I would wish to become a reincarnated caregiver for my aged children when they are old and leaving this Earth. & 3. I wish my dog could live forever and be the family dog for many generations. She's really great.