Darby L. Partner - Doula, Herbalist
"Serving birthing women is my passion and joy."

I received my doula training at the Seattle Midwifery school in 1997. I received a B.A. from The Evergreen State College in 1997 where I studied Botany and Herbal Medicine, Art and Photography and Midwifery and Doula Studies. I have been practicing as a doula since 2000. It has been a wonderfully rewarding and incredible journey.

In the winter of 2003 I began actively studying midwifery, learning from local midwives and organizing study groups with a group of student midwives. I am presently continuing my studies of midwifery with local midwives as well as independently. As well as supporting women and families with the Unfolding Lotus Birth Support, I am currently assisting a local midwife in her practice. In the future I plan to travel to South America or India to assist birthing women.

I grow and wildcraft herbs and craft high-quality medicines as well as work with another experienced herbalist to offer a comprehensive apothecary called the Angelic Apothecary. Herbs support a healthy pregnancy, ease the labor process, naturally heal the perineum after birth and are used throughout the child's whole life to heal childhood sicknesses.

I practice gem therapy, offering the healing properties of gems to women. Crystals and gems are laid on the body or used as an essence internally to harness the amazing and subtle healing qualities of these beautiful gifts from the earth.

I offer doula care in any setting. I have experience with births at home, in a birth center and in the hospital. I have experience with supporting women through VBAC. I am very passionate about helping a mother heal from a previous Cesearean birth and go on to birth vaginally. I have also supported women through cesearean birth. I offer cesearean healing ceremonies to bring sacred healing to women who have had a cesearean birth.

I joyfully support women and their families as they embark on the sacred journey of pregnancy, birthing and parenting.