Lisa Tankersley

Best Beginnings

Phone: (425) 831-5880

Postpartum Rate: $45

Fee Details: I have vast experience as a Doula. My fees are set, however I will consider special requests.

Postpartum Doula Experience: 15 years and 70 families served

Specific certifications for the above: I am certified Lactation/Childbirth/Gottman Educator

Type of Practice: Solo practice

Clients per Month: 0 to 3

Postpartum limits/restrictions: No Smokers, sure. Distance from my home is a big consideration.


Childbirth Education Certifications

  • ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association)

Breastfeeding Certifications

  • Lactation Educator Certificate (Evergreen Perinatal Education)

Other Relevant Certifications

  • Certified Gottman Educator
  • Bringing Baby Home Certified Educator/Training Specialist

College Education

  • AA/AS

Specialized training or previous experience

  • Over 40
  • Families conceiving with ART and IVF
  • VBAC
  • Multiples
  • Clients on bed rest
  • Adoption
  • Special needs babies
  • Prematurity
  • Twins
  • Postpartum mood disorders
  • High risk
  • Cesarean birth

Special Services Offered

  • Cloth diapering education
  • Parenting consulting
  • Babywearing education
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Reduced rates for military members/spouses

Languages spoken: English/ early Spanish

Service Area Map

Area of practice: North Bend, WA
Travel range: 25 miles
Travel comments/restrictions: to be considered

Postpartum Availability

= Available. Calendar last updated: Updated 4/11/2012