Hi Future CDA Family!

Hello! My name is Edwina Koch, I’m a Filipino American doula and social work graduate student at Portland State University, working toward my LCSW credential. With over a decade of dedication to birth work and three years of official practice in Portland, I specialize in providing trauma-informed care to marginalized communities, including pregnant individuals including high-risk pregnancies, mental health support, and working with single-by-choice parents.

My journey as a birth worker began with a fascination for supporting families during transformative moments. Since then, I have guided over 30 families through their unique birth and postpartum journeys, combining evidence-based practices with compassionate advocacy. Fluent in French and culturally attuned after living in France for six years, I celebrate the diverse backgrounds of the families I support.

I have a passion as a prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor to emphasize holistic well-being, ensuring that each birthing experience is empowering and personalized.

My firsthand experience navigating hospital systems, advocating within complex medical environments, and addressing systemic disparities has shaped my commitment to transforming healthcare into a more equitable space for all. Guided by the belief that advocacy is the cornerstone of meaningful change, my background in community organizing, racial justice, and entrepreneurship helps me to address systemic inequities at every level. Whether supporting individuals through pregnancy or advancing institutional change, I bring dedication, empathy, and a deep respect for the communities and families I serve. 

Whether advocating in the medical system, providing hands-on doula care, or building community resources, I am committed to empowering individuals and transforming the systems that serve them. If you are looking for an energy-filled, passionate, and compassionate birth doula, look no further!

– Edwina