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Mariah Montero

The Desert Doula

Moses Lake, WA   Service range 70 miles Depending on time of year, mileage may vary. Postpartum Radius differs from birth (Postpartum radius 40 miles from Moses Lake)

https://www.thedesertdoula.org/

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Birth Fee

$0 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$20 to $40

Indigenous/Aboriginal Doula

Birth Fee

$0 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$20 to $40


Medicaid

Currently approved to bill Medicaid for doula services:

  • Washington State Apple Health (Medicaid)

Birth Doula Experience

4 years and 25 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

2 years and 15 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, July 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 1 to 6 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I will not attend unassisted births or "Freebirths" (a birth unaccompanied by a provider IE: Obstetrics, or Midwife)


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Babywearing education
  • Belly binding
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Overnight postpartum support
  • Photography - Birth
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Support for parents with substance use
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • TENS units rental
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

GCDH Sage Roots Support Group Facilitator, Spinning Babies Certified

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Service Area

Moses Lake, WA Service range 70 miles Depending on time of year, mileage may vary. Postpartum Radius differs from birth (Postpartum radius 40 miles from Moses Lake)

Client Testimonials for Mariah Montero

Post a testimonial for Mariah Montero

Laura

9/15/2023

Mariah was great! This was my first experience with a doula and I really enjoyed it. Mariah was knowledgeable and able to answer my questions. When I contacted her through text messaging she responded in a timely manner. I am glad Mariah was able to assist me!

 

Birth Availability for Mariah Montero

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-07-2025

Postpartum Availability for Mariah Montero

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-07-2025

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