Emily Porter


Emily Porter
I grew up in the rural edges of the Portland-Metro area, and still enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from living in nature. I enjoy farming and gardening, spending time with my husband and son, and reading. My passion for people caused me to seek out multiple educational paths in undergraduate school (including nursing and music therapy) before landing with a general degree in social sciences. I spent a few years working in the social work/advocacy arena before realizing that birth work truly was an intersection of my passional for mental, emotional, and physical health – particularly as it pertains to women.
After my husband and I lost our first boy in the second trimester and subsequently navigated pregnancy after loss and the birth of my son, (now a feisty, goofy toddler!), I’ve spent a lot of time pondering how the journey of motherhood is just as much about birthing the mother’s soul as it is about birthing the baby. It is truly an honor to be able to walk alongside families as they navigate the transition to parenthood and the spiritual journey that is birth.
Supportive Education
2023
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certified, with Cascade Training Center
2021
ProDoula Labor Training
ProDoula Postpartum and Infant Care Doula Training
Red Cross Adult and Infant CPR
Homebirth midwifery apprenticeship
Other Occupational Experiences
Private Nanny 2015-2017
Personal Support worker 2014-2018
Volunteer Manager for Court Appointed Special Advocates 2018-2022
Labor and Postpartum Doula 2021-Present
Student Midwife 2022-Present
School
Bachelors of Science in Social Science with focuses in Psychology and a minor in Child and Family Studies from Portland State