Bri Dewey

(she/her)

I have been interested in pregnancy and birth for as long as I can remember. As an only child growing up in northern Colorado, I wore my bicycle helmet in my shirt (as a belly) more than I wore it on my head. I birthed my dolls into friends’ hands while doing that old school Lamaze panting breathing. (Yes, I am a child of the 80s.)

Finding my way to birth work was inevitable, and the empowering experience of having my own babies turned my lifelong interest into a great passion. I will never tire of talking about birth and parenthood! I love data and am an educator and helper at my core. I aim to show up with information, experience, openness, and humor to meet you where you are and help you prepare for this monumental journey.

As a doula, I see my role as a friend or companion who will show up for you with love. I cannot guarantee a specific experience, but I can promise that I will do everything I can to remind you of your power and help your team see you. What I want for you is to know your options, find your rhythm in labor or parenthood, and feel seen and supported along the way.

While I am not at a birth or talking about the magical placenta, you can find me listening to true crime podcasts, cooking or baking, reading thrillers, and making shopping lists that are organized by grocery store aisle. I love a good meal (preferably small plates so I can try everything), doing laundry (but not putting it away), using too many exclamation points, cursing like a sailor, and cleaning my ears with cotton swabs (which I know is bad but it feels so good). I live in SW Portland with my hilarious partner and the two amazing little humans that we made.

Education/Trainings 

  • ICEA Trained Childbirth Educator (Wendy Sharp)

  • DONA Approved Birth Doula Training (Wendy Sharp)

  • DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training (Jesse Remer, MotherTree)

  • Advanced Doula Internship  (Jesse Remer, MotherTree)

  • Placenta Specialist (Cornerstone Training)

  • Seahorses & Unicorns - Supporting Trans, Genderqueer, and Gender Nonconforming Clients (Trystan Reese)

  • Centering the Marginalized Experience (Davinah Simmons)

  • Lactation Management for Doulas

  • Babywearing for Birth Professionals (Adjoyn)

  • Robozo for Comfort Measures in Labor (Gena Kirby)

  • Collaborative Practice and Professionalism Doula Training (PDX Doulas)

  • Trauma Informed Care (Brooke Noli MFT, PCW, CD)

  • Know Your Rights (Birth Monopoly, Christen Pascucci)

  • Spinning Babies (Tammy Ryan of Spinning Babies)

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology & Birth: The Doula's Role (Barb Buckner Suárez)

  • Adult and Pediatric CPR / First Aid / AED Certification

  • Current Food Handler’s certification 

  • Current on vaccinations and boosters

About Bri

  • While I am not at a birth or talking about the magical placenta, you can find me listening to true crime podcasts, cooking or baking, reading (my goal is one book per week), and making shopping lists that are organized by grocery store aisle. 

  • I love a good meal (preferably small plates so I can try everything), doing laundry (but not putting it away), using too many exclamation points, cursing like a sailor, and cleaning my ears with cotton swabs (which I know is bad but it feels so good). 

  • I live in SW Portland with my hilarious partner and the two amazing little humans that we made.

“Bri was a pleasure to have as my doula during my pregnancy, during labor and postpartum. I was so glad to have her there to help and support me during this wonderful experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better doula! She is very calming and supportive and non-judgmental. She is very informative, and I couldn’t have gone through this experience without her. I will definitely ask for her again when we decide to have another baby.”
— Mega