Hi, I’m Reegan Whelchel

I’m Reegan — a birth and postpartum doula, photographer, and soon-to-be childbirth educator in the Pacific Northwest. My love for this work grew from being part of a big, blended family and spending years as both a big sister and a nanny.

My path into birth work became clear when a close friend, who is also a doula, invited me to document her son’s birth. Witnessing that moment — the power, the intimacy, the holiness of new life — turned years of debating into a wholehearted yes. It was an experience that changed me forever and made me realize this is exactly where I’m meant to be.

With over 15 years of photography experience, I blend skilled support with honest, documentary-style storytelling. I specialize in birth photography, newborn sessions, and capturing the emotion of life’s most meaningful transitions.

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My Approach

As a doula, I offer calm, evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, along with overnight care, meal prep, and newborn guidance.

My goal is simple: to create a supported, empowering, and peaceful experience for every family I serve.

Training

  • Doula Love Portland Doula Training

  • DNT Network Postpartum training

  • DNT Network Newborn Specialist 

  • Oregon State THW (Traditional Health Care Worker)

  • CPR Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. My role is to support you—not replace your medical team—by helping you feel informed, confident, and cared for.

  • I offer birth doula support, postpartum doula care, and birth photography. Services may include prenatal visits, on-call labor support, continuous presence during birth, postpartum recovery care, newborn support, and documentation of your birth story.

  • I serve families in the Portland, down to Salem Oregon as well as Vancouver, Washington areas. If you’re outside this area, feel free to reach out—travel may be possible depending on availability.

  • Most families book between the first and second trimester, but I encourage you to reach out at any point in pregnancy. Postpartum care can also be scheduled in advance or after birth, depending on availability.

  • I support home births, birth center births, and hospital births. I also support unmedicated and medicated births, including inductions and cesarean births. My goal is to support your choices.

  • No. I work alongside your partner and medical team. My role is to support you and help your partner feel confident in supporting you as well.

  • Your care always comes first. I prioritize hands-on support and document moments naturally when appropriate. Photography is approached with sensitivity and respect, without disrupting the birth space.

  • Birth is unpredictable, and flexibility is essential. I support families through changes, unexpected turns, and emotions that may arise—always with compassion and respect.

  • You can begin by booking a free consultation through the contact page. I’d love to hear about your family and how I can support you.