“I didn’t think I needed a doula. I felt grounded and calm about my first birth, confident in my body and my care team. Now, on the other side, I cannot and would not want to imagine the experience without Maleea.

From the beginning, she brought a deep sense of trust and calm that carried through my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She helped me dismantle fears and guided me to envision, and eventually actualize, the experience I wanted: a peaceful, joyful, and present birth that felt more like an embodied journey rather than a medical event.

Maleea has this natural, intuitive way of honoring both the sacred and the practical realities of birth. When labor began, she was the steady presence I didn’t know I would appreciate so deeply. Amidst the shuffle of hospital staff and the unpredictability of labor, she was our constant: an advocate, a source of wisdom, and a reassuring voice that reminded me I was safe and capable. She supported me through every phase: answering every “is this normal?” text throughout pregnancy with warmth, humor and evidence-based knowledge; creating a rhythm of rest and anticipation in early labor at home; and anchoring my husband and I through the long, intense hours at the hospital. She helped us navigate decisions with clarity, stay connected through uncertainty, and trust that my body and our baby knew what to do.

She nurtured me through moments that felt overwhelmingly raw and primal, braiding my hair, massaging my shoulders, offering essential oils, slipping socks on my feet between pushes, and positioning me so our baby could find her way.

After birth, she gently guided us through the tender first days of parenthood, showing up as a babywearing, cooking, breastfeeding-wisdom-sharing friend.

Maleea’s guidance turned my first birth experience from something to get through into something to be fully present for. She helped me cross the threshold into motherhood without fear.”

-Rebecka D.

“My postpartum journey would not have been the same without Maleea. She was calm, nurturing, and endlessly supportive. She taught me how to treasure the early weeks with my baby and helped us to bond after our NICU separation. She showed me how to use carries/wraps and is literally the best cook in Bend. I highly recommend that you start on your path of motherhood with Maleea by your side.”

- Greta C.

“Thank you for all your help and understanding, Maleea. Baby girl is really happy and smiley, and I feel like I am finally a human again and can handle things. Your words live in my head, that when I am stressed, I can let go of expectations for myself and hold her and enjoy the moment.”

K.

“Working with Maleea was one of the best decisions I made for my birth and postpartum journey. From the very beginning, she was informative, supportive, and truly present. During labor, she seamlessly guided me into different positions that I know made a huge difference in my birth experience. Her expertise allowed me to focus on being in my body and bringing my baby into the world. The singing bowl she brought was an excellent touch as well (I had no idea how impactful that would be, and am gonna need that at all my births now!!)

After birth, her care didn't stop--she nourished me not only with warm, healing meals, and a hands-on guide to the world of baby carriers, but also with the emotional support I deeply needed with breastfeeding and taking care of myself. Additionally she helped guide my husband through how he could best help in those first few weeks.

She has such a gift for understanding the nuance and complexity of the postpartum journey, and she walked beside me, my husband and my baby with compassion, wisdom, and steadiness.

I'm so grateful for her presence during this transformative time. She made my transition into motherhood so much smoother, and I truly feel my experience was better because she was by my side.”

-Breezie D

“Full disclosure: before my wife and I ever met Maleea, and decided to invite her to be such a HUGE part of our son's birth, I didn't even know how to properly spell "doula," which admittedly, is embarrassing. But now? Oh my gosh, Maleea and her 'doula' services happened to be the BEST investment we've made in all of 2025. No contest.

Seriously, we can’t say enough amazing things about Maleea/Nurture and the profound impact she had on our journey into parenthood. From the moment we met her, we felt an instant sense of calm, trust, and reassurance. She brought not only her deep knowledge and experience as a doula, but also her incredible warmth, intuition, and heart.

Maleea was by our side every step of the way — before, during, and after the birth of our son. She helped us feel informed, empowered, and supported in every decision we made. During labor, she was a grounding presence, offering comfort, encouragement, and practical guidance that made all the difference. Her support allowed us to be present and connected during the birth, and she helped create a peaceful and positive environment we will never forget.

What makes Maleea truly special is the love and care she brings into everything she does. She treated our son with such gentleness and respect, as if he were her own family. From the first moments of his life, she was there, helping us navigate the beautiful chaos of new parenthood with grace and compassion.

Having Maleea as part of our birth story and those first precious weeks with our son was a gift we will cherish forever. She is more than a doula — she’s a true partner, advocate, and friend. If you are lucky enough to have her on your team, you will know exactly what we mean.

Thank you, Maleea, for being such a powerful and loving part of our family’s beginning. We are forever grateful.”

-Brooks H.

“My wife and I said aloud countless times
“ I don’t know how we could have done that without her” Maleea was so comforting, knowledgeable & compassionate. In this day and age having a child outside of a hospital brings on so many concerns that having her with us through the birth and beyond into postpartum has been a blessing.
Thank you, thank you.”

-Flash D.

“I can't recommend Maleea enough! Her care, grace, and gentle touch made my birth experience not only enjoyable but relaxing. I always felt safe and supported in her presence. Maleea's guidance and advice gave me the confidence to have the positive birth experience I hoped for. She went above and beyond, from guiding me through my contractions to supporting with breastfeeding, to helping us with baby's first bath. On top of it all, she is a baby carrier specialist which is very beneficial. If you're considering a doula, Maleea is absolutely exceptional!”

April G.

“ I absolutely loved having Maleea there and truly feel I couldn’t have done it without her. Thank you so much, Maleea. Best decision ever.”

Stephanie B.