Shari Saldana, CD(DONA),LCCE
Bio
Born and raised in the Portland/Metro area, I now live in Clackamas County with my husband and four children. The birth of each of my children was very different and unique, but most importantly very special. Meeting my children for the first time is in my memory as if it happened just yesterday.
In 2004, I became interested in the role of a doula after hearing the birth story of my close friend who had used a doula for her birth. After more research, I fell in love with the idea of a woman being completely surrounded with continuous support for childbirth. My professional and/or personal experience includes water birth, hospital and home birth, premature birth, ceasarian birth, VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarian), twins, natural childbirth as well as women who have chosen an epidural.
Soon after becoming certified as a doula, I started the process to become a childbirth educator and now teach for a local hospital system as well as private classes.
As a doula, childbirth educator, and mother of four, my passion is to help a woman have the most fulfilling birthing experience possible. I find it an honor to support a family as they prepare to meet their baby and watch him take his first breath, knowing this moment will stay with them forever.
Memberships
Oregon State Representative, DONA International. A childbirth organization focused exclusively on doulas.
Nursing Mothers Council. Non-profit breastfeeding support program.
Birth Support Network. Support and education group for doulas, childbirth educators and advocates for women in childbirth.
PDX Doulas. A group of volunteer doulas serving low income women at OHSU on weekends when needed.
ICEA: International Childbirth Education Association.
Lamaze International.