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ABOUT

Yamhill Valley Community Doulas is designed to provide accessible, culturally-matched birth support to families and communities that do not have, or cannot otherwise access doula services. This model of care is sustained by recruiting, training & mentoring doulas from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. By offering authentic, culturally aware services, YVCD fills a gap for birthing families in Yamhill Valley. Thereby, supporting overall wellness and dignity, which creates stronger and healthier families and communities. 

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YVCD is in it's infancy stage, being nurtured to life by co-founders, Alyson & Eva.  As avid community members in McMinnville with a passion for supporting healthy births and postpartum periods, they are delighted to be bringing a shared vision to life through YVCD.

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Our Team

Board of Directors:
Eva Marie Hales, CD, THW, Board President
Alyson Larkin, CD, THW, Board Treasurer 
Erica Koltenuk, CNM, Board Secretary 

Advisory Committee:
Silas Halloran-Steiner
Sandra Lafky, RN
Lily Sintim, THW Liaison

Meet The Doulas

Community Partners

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