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Sierra Smith

Black Sheep Birth Services, LLC

Woodburn, OR Service range 35 miles Anything outside of a 20 mile radius will result in a $50 travel fee.

http://www.blacksheepbirthservices.com

Birth Fee

$400 to $800

Birth Fee

$400 to $800


Birth Doula Experience

6 years and 18 births attended


Doula Training

  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, January 2010

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals
Due to current policies in effect I choose not to attend hospital births. If this is your only option and you would like to discuss support options, please contact me.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
I have had the pleasure of working closely with families at the Aurora Birth Center but I am happy to assist you at the birth center of your choice.

Attends home births? Some Home Births
I am happy to attend all midwife assisted births in the space of your home.


Special Services Offered

  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Belly casting
  • Child passenger safety technician services
  • Childbirth education services
  • Cloth diapering education
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Prenatal & postpartum fitness services
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Surrogates and intended parents

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I volunteer with local organizations and assist in providing birth and breastfeeding related resources, along with car seat safety information. In 2009 I attended a Waterbirth Certification Course through Waterbirth International in Vancouver, WA. I also continue to attend related conferences and trainings throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2017 I attended Welcoming Black and Native Families Into Your Practice at the Simpkin Center at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA and the Birth Without Fear Conference in Portland, OR. I have also been a certified Birth Boot Camp Instructor (childbirth educator) since May 2017. I was also previously the Oregon, Washington, and Alaska State Director for Your Whole Baby, 2019-2021. (www.YourWholeBaby.org) I served as a board member for Birthingway College of Midwifery in Portland, OR from March 2019 up until the college closed in October 2022. I most recently certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician in March 2023. I am also a mother of three, with over 15 years of parenting experience.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Birth attendance fees begin at $800. However, I am willing to work on a sliding scale or barter for services depending on family needs. Feel free to visit my website and/or contact me to discuss.

Service Area

Woodburn, OR Service range 35 miles Anything outside of a 20 mile radius will result in a $50 travel fee.

Client Testimonials for Sierra Smith

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Amanda

6/23/2022

My husband and I looked for a Doula for the birth of our son and stumbled upon Sierra Smith. We contacted her and she agreed to meet with us. We were so happy with our meeting! She explained her services very well, and even discussed her personal life and belifes with us, that made us feel very comfortable with bringing her into our birthing journey. 

Hiring Sierra was the best thing we could have done for the birth process. She is very knowledgeable in everything birth and is very open to helping research subjects. Sierra is very hands on in her birthing classes and prepares you for the journey ahead. When it comes to her Doula practicing, Sierra is very comforting and knows just the right things to say or do to get you through that labor pain. She will not leave your side and will help stick to the birth plan you have created.

 

Sierra went above and beyond for my husband and I durning my labor, birthing center process, and even gave us aftercare! You will not be dissapointed with Sierra Smith! 

Elisabeth Woosley

12/15/2020

Sierra was such a comforting, calming, and caring presence during the recent birth of our beautiful baby! She went way above any expectations to accommodate us with a last minute request to provide extra support during stressful extenuating circumstances, which was especially appreciated. We completed our childbirth education class with her too, and it was amazing to learn so much! Because of Sierra’s involvement, we felt very prepared overall and had an exceptional experience. We would recommend her reliable services!

Chelsea

11/29/2020

For as long as I've known Sierra she's been passionate about birth. Over the years I've learned so much from her and when it came time to have my second child, I was so lucky to have her attend the birth as our Doula. Sierra has a comforting prescence and I would not have been able to have a natural birth without her support. She is attentive and truly cares about her clients and loves her work.

Landon Dull

11/29/2020

As a father going through this experience for the first time I was nervous and felt a bit out of place. Add to that my wife deciding to do a completely natural and out of hospital birth, It only heightened my angst and sense of bewilderment.

Sierra instilled and maintained a calm, encouraging, positive vibe. She did an incredible job at making both my wife and I feel at ease. She had a wonderful way of taking the wheel while still somehow allowing us to maintain control. It was an amazing experience I will never forget and Sierra was a big part of what made it so amazing. 

Maya

5/4/2020

Sierra went so far above and beyond what we could've ever asked for. She drove an entire hour at 3 in the morning to help me through my contractions and let us know when it was time to go to the birth center. My labor was about 13 hours and Sierra was so present and attentive the entire time, she didn't leave my side and helped ease my pain during the most intense times. Aside from being there during my labor she put in so much of her own time and effort to be the best possible doula I could've hoped for. She even took it upon herself to be the photographer for my very special day! I don't know how she did it all, but I feel so fortunate to have met Sierra. She played a huge roll in the birth of my little girl and I could not be more thankful to her! 

Birth Availability for Sierra Smith

= Available. Calendar last updated: 06-23-2023