Jennifer Bernard (she/her)

I have a passion for caring for newborns and families. Welcoming a new baby into the family is a big change. I can offer support, guidance, and encouragement on this new journey. This is heart work and I see every day as a new day that will bring joy, happiness, struggles, and challenges. All of which are celebrated as you grow as parents. I will be a gentle guiding hand when needed, and cheer you on as your confidence grows as a new parent.

I have decades of experience as I started my career as a teenager babysitting children in my neighborhood. I was a Mother’s Helper in high school and started taking Early Childhood Education classes in college. I fell in love with taking care of children and families. I have worked with many families welcoming their second child as a nanny and still more families welcoming their first child as a postpartum doula. I have worked with birthing parents as well as those adopting through surrogacy. I see each family as unique with their own beauty.

Jennifer’s Qualifications

  • Certified Postpartun and Infant Care Doula – ProDoula

  • Newborn Care Specialist – Newborn Care Solutions

  • Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED – American Red Cross

  • B.A. Child and Family Studies, specializing in Early Childhood Education

About Jennifer

  • Mom to a wonderful, sweet 2.5 year old Miniature American Shepherd named Riley

  • Love to take trips to the ocean

  • Dolphins are my favorite animal

  • Love reading, bowling, archery, and cooking

  • I do daily dog park trips no matter the weather

  • Just started Pilates again, and love to get massages

“We had a really great experience with Jenn around the birth of our second child in Portland, OR. We are from the UK and had our child through surrogacy whilst living in an Airbnb with our 3 year old. So lots going on and nothing approaching our normal space or routine! Jenn was super helpful in pitching in to help with both the baby and our 3 year old. She stayed overnight with our 3 year old during the birth and was also really flexible around our changing needs. She even accompanied us to the airport to help us manage the kids whilst we checked in a large amount of luggage. We would have absolutely no hesitation recommending Jenn to anyone needing her services as a doula.”
— james