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Andria Budbill
Doula
Encapsulation Specialist
About Me
I am a lifelong Alaskan and a major birth nerd. My background is in education, advocacy, and supporting people during some of the most difficult parts of their lives; doula work feels like the perfect role to utilize all my strengths combined with my love of the birth process and supporting families. I completed my doula training in April of 2024 during my first trimester of pregnancy, gave birth to my daughter in December of 2024, and started attending births in May of 2025. My approach is focused on educating and empowering the birthing person and their partner(s) to become confident and feel ownership over their birth experience. I hold strong beliefs that anyone can make a family and love to support clients of all identities. My specialty areas are LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse people, and Health At Every Size. I am currently taking 1-2 clients per month for labor & birth support.
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Natalie Norton
Doula For Teens & Young Adults
Certified Yoga Instructor
A little about me!
Hi, I'm Natalie. A mother of five, grandmother to two, lifelong caregiver, and the heart behind Birthing Tides Doula. My journey into birth work began long before I officially became a doula. From a young age, I was drawn to nurturing others, always with a baby doll in my arms, offering to babysit, and helping care for the little ones in my community.
At 17, I became a mother myself, which deepened my passion for supporting young growing families. I worked in my high school’s childcare program while pregnant and continued after my daughter was born. Over the years, I have raised five beautiful children of my own and lovingly cared for the children of friends and family.
When my young daughter welcomed my first grandson into the world, I felt a clear calling, to step fully into birth work and continue the journey of supporting young mothers through one of life’s most powerful transitions.
Today, I offer compassionate, grounded doula support rooted in lived experience, intuition, and a deep respect for each birthing person's unique path. I bring a calm, nurturing presence to the families I serve, meeting them where they are with warmth and wisdom.
In addition to my doula work, I'm a forever student — always learning, growing, and expanding my skills. I’m a certified yoga instructor, an amateur herbalist, and I find joy in painting, spending time in nature, and getting lost in a good book.
Whether you are preparing for your first baby or choosing an entirely different route, I’m honored to walk beside you as your doula.
Contact Natalie
birthingtides@gmail.com
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Nicole Weston
Doula
Certified Encapsulation Specialist
Birth Photographer
About my work
As a mother, counselor, birth worker, and photographer, I bring a compassionate, grounded, and deeply personal approach to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ve experienced both cesarean and unmedicated birth, as well as the challenges of having premature babies — and I know how important it is to feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout every stage of the journey.
My doula services are designed for families who already feel well-supported but would love a “birth doula sprinkle” — that extra layer of calm guidance, encouragement, and reassurance on the day of birth. I offer light birth support combined with birth photography and videography, creating space for you to stay fully present while I quietly document the moments you’ll treasure forever. My practice is rooted in inclusivity, welcoming all birthing people and families with care and affirmation.Training & Background
My path to birth work began over a decade ago, when I was trained under traditional Mayan midwives in Guatemala during my service with the Peace Corps. Their wisdom shaped my understanding of birth as a sacred, intuitive, and community-centered experience. Since then, I’ve worked in both hospital and home birth settings, blending evidence-based care with traditional, heart-centered support.
I am a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, offering safe and professional encapsulation services to help families recover and restore balance postpartum. My approach combines modern safety standards with an understanding of the emotional and physical transitions that follow birth.
With my background in counseling, I offer trauma-informed, family-centered support that honors each person’s unique story.
Services in Juneau, Alaska
Birth Doula Sprinkle — Gentle, supportive guidance for families who primarily want birth documentation with light doula care.
Birth Photography & Videography — Storytelling through still and film, focused on emotion, connection, and memory.
Placenta Encapsulation — Certified, safe, and handled with care in a dedicated environment.
Postpartum Support — Light emotional and practical support during your transition home.
Philosophy
Birth is powerful. Whether it unfolds in a hospital, at home, or surrounded by family, it deserves to be remembered and supported with intention and respect. My goal is to create an experience that feels peaceful, empowering, and beautifully documented — honoring both your story and the natural rhythm of birth in Alaska’s wild, breathtaking landscape.
Contact Nicolewww.nicolewestonphotography.com
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Kelly Reed
Postpartum Doula
Therapist
Kelly (she/her) is a lifelong Southeast Alaskan with over 12 years counseling experience and is a DONA trained Postpartum Doula.
Kelly believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and will tailor services to meet people’s unique needs. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and valued. Everyone is welcome in Kelly’s space, and she proudly supports the LGBTQA+ community. Please check out her website for the different services she provides.
Contact Kelly
kivacounseling.clientsecure.me
kellyreed@therapysecure.com