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Lorrie Murenzi

Mama Bird Wellness

Portland, OR   Service range 20 miles

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Birth Fee

$500 to $2250

Postpartum Rate

$25 to $40

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$500 to $2250

Postpartum Rate

$25 to $40


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 5 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

1 years and 2 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • A Life of Peace Wellness Institute - Certified Holistic Doula

Doula Training

  • A Life of Peace, March 2024

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 4 to 5 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: I do not offer overnight support at this time.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births
home births with support of a midwife


College Education

BA/BS

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • First Aid and CPR
  • NICU support for parents
  • Perinatal wellness coach
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I just moved to the area from Massachusetts! While living there I was a doula with Springfield Family Doulas, volunteering to provide community education events about lactation and Black Maternal Health. I have taken bedside provider training with Empty Arms Bereavement Support and volunteered with the organization at fundraising events. I am training to be a Full-Spectrum Lactation Educator with Birthing Advocacy. After over a decade of experience as an educator, I also offer sibling education and support for kids of any age! I am also a certified Prenatal and Children's Yoga Teacher. If you are interested in private or small-group virtual classes, please reach out.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Every birthing person deserves support, and cost should not be a barrier. I therefore offer my birth doula services on a sliding scale or payment plan. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions; I would be honored to serve you!

Service Area

Portland, OR Service range 20 miles

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Client Testimonials for Lorrie Murenzi

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Amanda

8/14/2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Lorrie. My husband and I worked with her from pregnancy through postpartum with our first child. Something we really appreciated about her in the pregnancy phase was that she gave us lots of space to create our own birth plan, while asking guiding questions to help us sort out our thoughts and preferences. She offered suggestions without imposing or insisting. When it came time for the birth, Lorrie read the room and made herself available at just the right moments. She held our preferences and asked questions of the medical team on our behalf which was truly so skillful and appreciated. Lorrie has a calm and mellow presence, and a great sense of humor. She was a rock throughout and will always be part of our birth story. We would work with her again in a heartbeat!

Maria Fabozzi

6/2/2025

When thinking about trying for baby #2 I started to really reflect unpack my first pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. This time around I had a better of an idea how I wanted this pregnancy and birth to go and was hoping to stick to that but I knew I’d need some help. Turns out my talented friend Lorrie is also a doula and we started our work together. Throughout the pregnancy Lorrie made me feel heard, empowered, and safe. She encouraged me to ask questions and set up routines that would protect my mental health both during pregnancy and postpartum. Lorrie also made sure Scott was included, that his voice was heard, and made sure he felt like a valued part of the team. Lorrie was available to answer all of my questions, set us up with strategies the night of my induction and was there throughout the whole process. Birth was no joke, especially with my hopes to labor without an epidural. During labor I was able to stick to my birthing plan which meant I was more present and felt so powerful. Lorrie and Scott made sure I was hydrated, that I rested when I was able to, that I was safe, and that I felt in control. It felt good to welcome Luca into a space where we could just focus on loving him. Lorrie continued to follow up with postpartum visits where she made sure I was taken care of, where she played with Grace, and checked in on Luca. This whole experience is something I’ll remember forever. For anyone considering hiring a doula, I highly recommend Lorrie. She is amazing!!

Birth Availability for Lorrie Murenzi

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Postpartum Availability for Lorrie Murenzi

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