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Holistic Postpartum Doula
Serving Grants Pass | Medford | Ashland
“If you want to take care of the future generations,
begin by taking care of the mothers.”
Traditional cultures worldwide emphasize that the immediate postpartum period is crucial in determining the health of a mother through menopause and beyond.
Your body needs deep rest to heal and your baby needs all of your presence and attention.
Prior to the modern nuclear family system, postpartum mothers and young families had their practical needs taken care of by their community during this time so they could rest, bond, and integrate.
Modern mothers are expected to “bounce back” to their normal pace of life with no time to recover from the greatest feat of their lives, leading to:
exhaustion
depletion
nervous system dysregulation
long-term pelvic floor dysfunction and hormone imbalance
… All preventable issues which affect you for the rest of your life, as well as your children’s health and wellbeing.
Let’s be honest: postpartum is not the time to try to go it alone, or to expect your partner to take care of everything while you heal.
You need support from someone who’s been there.
As your postpartum doula, I’ll tend to your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as a new mother, so you can focus on your most important job: mothering.
I offer grounded, evidence-based care rooted in traditional wisdom and my own experience as a mother and care provider.
I deeply trust in your innate ability to mother your children and will always support your choices and your intuition above all.
Welcome to nourished motherhood.
Postpartum Care
Bringing a new baby into the world is a huge transition, whether they’re your first or your fifth.
It truly takes a village and the nuclear family setup leaves much to be desired as far as community support goes.
You deserve to feel held and nourished while you rest, heal, and bond, without worrying about what’s for dinner or who’s going to tackle the ever-growing pile of dirty laundry.
As your postpartum doula, I’ll offer practical household help as well as postpartum-specific body therapies, emotional support, and a warm, calm presence.
I offer in-home postpartum care in Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, and the surrounding areas.
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Homemade, nourishing meals, snacks, & herbal teas
Grocery pickup
Postpartum nutrition education
Moxibustion for womb healing
Vaginal steams / sitz baths
Castor oil packs
Abhyanga warm oil massage
Emotional support & birth story processing
Newborn care education & resources
Custom herbal remedies to support recovery, emotional health, & milk production
Light housekeeping
Closing of the Bones ceremony
Referrals to recommended care providers
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Prior to booking an initial visit, we will connect over the phone to chat about your needs and make sure we are a good fit. Each home visit will be structured based on your current needs, with plenty of flexibility for the things that can’t be planned.
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A la carte postpartum care:
$45/hour - 3 hour minimum per visitPackages are available here at a discounted hourly rate.
All birth doula packages include a minimum of 2 postpartum visits.
Private insurance accepted (typically covers 8 visits).
OHP coverage coming soon!
Testimonials
“While my first birth experience was beautiful, I didn’t anticipate the level of deep healing and rest I needed afterward. Without family in the area, we needed help! That’s where Kelsi came in.
Kelsi’s gentle and supportive presence was truly a gift. She was attentive, listening to our needs and providing aid where we needed it most. For us, that meant personalized nourishing meals & snacks that fit my dietary and constitutional needs (which were so delicious!), herbal concoctions and postpartum body tending including moxa for womb support, herbal sitz, massage, and helping with baby carrying. Not to mention our wonderful conversations and her kind ear - a must for new parents!
We felt cared for and trusted Kelsi’s capable hands and compassionate heart. I feel so lucky to have had her in our corner & cocoon during such a tender, yet sacred and transformative time. “
— Venessa R., doula client
“Kelsi was my postpartum doula and she was absolutely amazing - during a difficult time!! She sat down with us to talk about our postpartum intentions and was thoughtful about our personal considerations - work schedules, pets, gardens etc. This was so helpful to bring us together to help us be realistic about our expectations.
When the time came, Kelsi was there for the birth. A blur to me now but I remember being dutifully taken care of. She was a supportive presence in the delivery and like a little magic creature , she tidied up after the ordeal whilst midwives tended to me. I completely trust her to take care of my home and my creatures, but me and baby above all.
Kelsi’s food deliveries were exceptional and I still crave her food. Massages were great, moxa fabulous. A gentle but supportive presence, friendly and professional. I am so glad she is a part of those memories for me.
Endless praise and thanks for Kelsi!!”
— Amelia W., doula client
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Yes! I bill insurance companies directly.
As of 2026, insurance companies in Oregon are mandated to cover doula services. It is an evolving landscape and your coverage will depend on your insurance company and plan. If you’re privately insured and interested in doula services, please reach out and I can help you look into your coverage.
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I am currently working on OHP’s credentialing process. I hope to be able to bill OHP by early 2027. In the meantime, I am offering sliding scale doula services.
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Choosing who will attend your birth is a deeply personal decision. Birth is a private, vulnerable experience and it’s important to feel safe and comfortable with whomever you choose to support you.
First time parents often find doula support invaluable. If your partner has never witnessed a birth before, it will be an intense experience for them as well. Even a smooth labor can feel stressful, exhausting, and even scary at times. A doula can ease the transition by guiding your prenatal preparation and offering comforting, grounding presence to both parents during labor.
If you’ve given birth before, you likely have a sense of what kind of support you like in labor. Some mothers prefer privacy, while others desire more physical and/or emotional support. If you know you prefer privacy, you may not want a birth doula. Or you may want a doula only for prenatal care, sibling and household support during a home birth, or immediate postpartum care.
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I offer birth doula care for families in Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland, Oregon, and the surrounding areas. I hold a deep reverence for and trust in physiologic birth, and my goal as a doula is to hold space for each family’s unique needs and desires.
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Do you want to plan a nourished, well-supported postpartum experience, but you’re not sure where to begin?
In a postpartum planning session, we will cover the essentials for postpartum wellness, discuss your family’s unique needs, and strategize how to use the resources you have available to meet these needs while you rest, heal, and bond with your new baby.
You get:
1.5 hour planning session, in person or via video chat
A written postpartum plan
A list of local-to-you resources
A 30-minute follow-up call after your baby is born
After you purchase a planning session, you will receive a link in your email to schedule.
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I offer placenta encapsulation or preservation services for families in Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland, Oregon, and the surrounding areas.
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My 1:1 work is for mothers who are committed to making the changes necessary to support thriving health. With a focus on foundational nourishment and mineral balancing, we will work on understanding our bodies’ needs and gently shifting habits to meet them.
Hi, I’m Kelsi.
I believe well-resourced mothers will change the world, and I’m dedicated to serving that vision by helping you feel informed, supported, and nourished on your motherhood journey.
I offer 1:1 women’s health mentorship and birth + postpartum doula care for families navigating preconception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. My work is rooted in a blend of traditional wisdom, modern research, and a mother-centered approach that honors both intuition and informed choice.
If you’re:
Preparing to conceive
Planning for birth and postpartum
Pregnant or postpartum and desiring doula support
Struggling in early motherhood