Doula and Lactation Support
Located in Springfield, OR, Traditional Birth Services was started in 2025 to offer in-home perinatal support to families in Lane and surrounding counties. With a care philosophy blending evidence-based practice with respect for time-tested traditions from around the world, my goal is to bring holistic care into as many pregnancy, birth, and postpartum spaces as possible.
Liz Winter Weisenfluh IBCLC, THW Doula
Who needs a doula?
Numerous studies have demonstrated that having a doula present during labor and birth can significantly improve outcomes for both birthing individuals and their babies. Continuous support from a doula is associated with shorter labor durations, reduced rates of medical interventions such as cesarean births, and higher satisfaction with the birth experience.
Beyond labor, postpartum care provided by doulas can promote faster physical recovery, lower the risk of postpartum depression, and foster confidence in parenting.
Early intervention in lactation support, particularly from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), can further enhance these positive outcomes. Research indicates that timely and skilled lactation support improves breastfeeding and bodyfeeding initiation and duration rates, reducing the likelihood of complications such as low milk supply, mastitis, or latch difficulties.
Investing in doula and lactation services is a proactive step toward a healthier and more supported perinatal experience. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum recovery, or seeking expert breastfeeding guidance, you deserve compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs.
Accepting Insurance
100% covered doula support and lactation consults!
Labor and Birth Doula Support
Guiding families through physiological birth, medicated birth, and VBACs with evidence-based, intuitive support. Offering continuous labor companionship in homes, hospitals, and birth centers—rooted in advocacy, comfort measures, and trust in the birth process.
Infant Feeding and Lactation Care
Providing IBCLC-led in-home lactation consultations to navigate breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottle-feeding, and combo-feeding with confidence. Specializing in painful latch, low supply, oral restrictions, and paced bottle feeding—because every feeding journey deserves skilled, compassionate support.
Postpartum Doula Services
Holistic daytime and overnight postpartum care focused on newborn soothing, feeding support, parental recovery, and household harmony. Blending practical assistance with evidence-based education to nurture the physical and emotional transition into parenthood.
Common reasons to seek lactation support…
Painful latch
It can be hard to discern whether latch discomfort is your body getting used to the increase in nipple stimuli or something more. Pain is a good indicator that adjustments need to be made.
Suspected infant oral restrictions
Tongue-ties are becoming a common household topic for new families. Assessing oral restrictions will always be paired with education on various remedial options to support informed decision making when a tongue-tie is suspected.
Supply concerns
Perceived low milk supply is one of the leading reasons for early weaning, and over-supply can lead to a host of uncomfortable consequences.
Combination feeding
Each family is unique, and sometimes combination feeding is necessary or desired. This can include nursing, pumping, the use of donor milk, or formula, and any combination therein. There is no one right way to feed your baby.
Complex medical history
Breast augmentation, reduction or trauma, PCOS or other hormonal disorders, hypertension/preeclampsia and postpartum hemhorrage are just a few maternal health conditions that may effect lactation.
Clogged ducts
Over-supply, nipple blebs, or insufficient emptying of the breasts can all lead to clogged ducts. There are remedies to help alleviate this discomfort and avoid the progression to mastitis.
…and so much more.
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An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a healthcare professional with specialized clinical training in infant feeding and lactation. We're the gold-standard credential for feeding support - a lactation expert on your personal care team who provides evidence-based solutions tailored to your family's needs.
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Doulas provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Think of me as your personal guide, helping you navigate the decisions that feel tricky, offering comfort techniques during pregnancy and labor, and carrying that support into the early postpartum days, connecting you to community resources to ensure a smooth transition at every juncture.
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The sooner, the better! Painful latches, low milk supply, or just wanting your feeding plan reviewed are all great reasons. I help with issues like tongue ties, pumping strategies, bottle refusal, and more.
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Not at all! Doulas work with your partner and care team. We help partners participate confidently and provide evidence-based resources so you can make informed choices alongside your doctor or midwife.
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