Alyson Day (she/her)

I decided to train as a birth doula after my experience of unexpected birth outcomes that resulted in two emergency C-sections. I longed to understand the joy of birth that I hadn’t received. Upon taking my training, I became engrossed in the beauty of the birth journey and knew that I wanted to support mothers through this life-changing process. Each birth I attend is as unique as the baby that is delivered. I approach parents and families as their companion, centering the birth experience based on your individual preferences and needs.

My approach is holistic, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. I am a Reiki practitioner and offer meditation and visualization exercises to help with pain management and grounding. I also specialize in pregnancy after loss and support the challenges that come with navigating high-risk pregnancies.

In addition to completing the DONA-approved doula certification at Mother Tree, I am THW certified and have CPR and trauma-informed birth training. I am also a Postpartum International Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, which enables me to assess and screen for perinatal mental health disorders, which impact 20% of birthing parents.

Alyson works in a Collective Care model with Alice Kennerly

Alyson’s qualifications

  • Traditional Health Worker Doula certification

  • Mother Tree Doula Training Certification

  • Oregon Doula Learning & Action Collaborative

  • Oregon Health Authority

  • PMH-C

  • Postpartum Support International Contracted Facilitator

  • Resolve Through Sharing - Pregnancy & Infant Loss certification

  • Board Member of Black Futures Initiative for Maternal Health

  • CPR, HIPPA & Trauma Informed Care Advanced Training

  • Abortion and Termination for Medical Reasons Training

  • Mighty Milk Breastfeeding/Body feeding Training

  • Fully vaccinated

About Alyson

  • I have two daughters, Ima, age 19, and Tatum, age 15

  • We enjoy going on walks with our dog Annie, taking Yin yoga classes, and cooking recipes that they find on TikTok.

“Alyson is a breath of fresh air! Her energy is so gentle and calm but she’ll always make sure
you feel protected, safe, and comfortable. You just know she loves her job and is truly
passionate about making us feel cared for and heard!! Thank you so much Alyson for your time.
I’ll always recommend you to friends and family in the future so they can have genuine support
on their birth journey. ”
— Victoria Gaither