Maria Armstrong, THW

About Me:

I am a Dutch gal in the USA, blessed with a husband, 4 kids, 2 angel babies, and 3 cats. I was inspired to become a birth professional after the birth of my first child. It was a very intense experience, and I discovered an inner strength I did not know I had. I learned from this birth that our bodies are incredible and unpredictable, and that giving birth was simultaneously beautiful and raw. Each birth was profoundly transformative, and my experiences inspired my passion for supporting, nurturing, and holding space for others. I started supporting families in 2007, became an official doula in 2009, and a Lamaze childbirth educator in 2021. I deeply love this vocation! My style is warm, relational, and creative; I aim for you to feel confident. I love getting dirty in my native backyard habitat, knitting, cross-stitching, singing, live concerts, and discovering new coves along the OR coast.