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Chinelo Nkwonta

Helping hands doula services

Portland, OR   Service range 50 miles

Birth Fee

$1500 to $1675

Postpartum Rate

$40

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$1500 to $1675

Postpartum Rate

$40



Birth Doula Experience

3 years and 40 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 25 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Oregon State Certified Traditional Health Worker (Birth Doula)

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, May 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Not available for legacy

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Childbirth education services
  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Hypnosis for birth
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Parenting consulting
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

40 minimum hourly rate 3 hour blocks at minimum

Service Area

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Portland, OR Service range 50 miles

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Hawone Mengistu

4/11/2025

From the very first conversation, Chinelo made me feel supported, heard, and uplifted. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are such intimate and life-changing experiences, and having her by my side was empowering! 

Throughout my pregnancy, she was my go-to for reassurance and wisdom. Whether I had a question at 2 AM or needed someone to help me navigate what concerns were coming up, she was always there—patient, kind, and full of knowledge. She understood exactly the support I needed, without ever making me feel judged or overwhelmed.
during labor, Chinelo stayed by my side, offering encouragement, physical support, anticipating my needs, and helping me breathe through contractions and rest. Her presence was steady, her touch reassuring, and her words filled me with the confidence to push forward and advocate for myself when I needed to. The moment my baby arrived, she helped me settle into skin-to-skin bonding and assisted with latching, making sure my little one and I started off on the right foot.

Chinelo continued to show up with care postpartum , providing me with breastfeeding wisdom, reassurance, and the kind of gentle support that made all the difference. From her warm, nourishing meals to the heartfelt conversations that reminded me I wasn’t alone! 

Chinelo is more than just a doula—she is someone who truly pours her heart into the families she supports. Her kindness, expertise, and unwavering presence changed my journey for the better, and I can’t recommend her enough!!! 

Imonee Frison

4/9/2025

When I discovered what doula services looked like it was during Covid and I couldn't experience having one and I told myself if I ever got pregnant again I will try again and that's exactly what I did. My experience with Chinelo was nothing less than everything I wanted it to be . I felt heard , loved and respected.

Chinelo showed up for me at the hospital nearly immediately after I told her I went into labor. She and I both used all the techniques we spoke of in order to have a successful non medicated birth and everything went so amazing & as planned. She's very vocal when it came to my needs and wants especially in between those contractions when the nurses are asking a thousand questions to get it out the way they say lol I want to give Chinelo her flowers ?? because this woman is amazing at what she does . I'm looking forward to my post partum visits because I'm not ready to let her go just yet.

I will highly recommend the program and Mrs Chinelo specifically to anyone who ask about doula services.

Thank you for everything , Imonee 

Addison Warner

4/6/2025

My experience with Chinelo was beyond pleasurable. I liked how she made me feel like I didn't have to always advocate for myself and could rely on her to advocate for me. It's was nice to have not only an experienced doula but an experienced mother helping me. I liked how she could ask the questions that I wouldn't have thought to ask. I liked how causal it felt to ask questions whenever I needed. It was nice to have her there with me throughout the process of labor and delivery. Not only did she make me feel open to talk to her about my physical health and wellbeing but my mental wellbeing as well. She would remind me to give myself grace. She went above and beyond when my water broke. She was a great choice for my family. We're grateful to have had her for our doula

Karen

3/25/2025

As a first time mom I needed all the help and guidance through this journey. Chinelo was wonderful. We clicked instantly I felt comfortable from the beginning. She is so knowledgeable, perfect advocate during labor. She stayed over night at the hospital with us. She makes sure to establish a relationship with medical team too. Laboring is intense and she was a gem to have during such crucial time. Postpartum she supported me during my breastfeeding struggle. She is there for you for whatever path you chose.  I've recommended her to my friends and I'd chose her again. 

Jennifer Moore

4/23/2023

Chinelo was the perfect doula match for me. She is close to me in age, and in alignment with my values. She was never judgemental, always knowle and informative. She has been incredibly supportive in my breastfeeding journey and I have been breastfeeding for almost a year and counting. She stayed overnight in the hospital with us the first night, which helped me get acclimated and settled into that environment. With her as our doula, her experience as a mother and lactation consultant have been invaluable for our mine and my family's goals. 

Birth Availability for Chinelo Nkwonta

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