Tallina and Liz adore working together to support birth, babies, and families. As a way of getting to know us, we would like to share 10 fun facts about us as your potential doula team!

1. We’ve dedicated a big chunk of our adult lives to supporting children and families, and we’re truly passionate about birth work. 

2. We decided to work together because we are birth nerds and wanted the chance to serve more families. Also, we enjoy working together and have found that we are a great, funny, boisterous, and supportive team. 

3. You might think it’s a bit quirky, but we both have tattoos of the oxytocin molecule. Fun fact: oxytocin is the superstar hormone involved in birth! 

4. We hail from the southwest and are still on the hunt for the ultimate sopapilla (a delicious fried pastry) here in Oregon! Tallina made the move from Colorado in 2006, and Liz followed from New Mexico in 2007.

5. Our commitment to our clients is unwavering—we meet you exactly where you are, both physically and emotionally. It’s a journey, and we’re right there with you every step of the way.

6. We teach Childbirth Education for Birth First and Providence Hospital system, and will ensure you are informed of your choices, your rights, and the best positions to get that baby moving! 

7. Fun Liz Facts: She is a voracious reader always on the hunt for new books. She has 19 tattoos, and lives with her sister and tiny fierce protector dog, Brisket.

8. Fun Tallina Facts: Also a voracious reader, Tallina lives with both her spouses, two cranky cats, and a huge dog that may actually just be a land shark in disguise.

9. Lastly, we truly believe in the magic of laughter and love in the birthing suite. The very human experience of bringing new life into the world holds so much joy, and we can’t wait to share that with you!