Nurturing Support for Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum
As a doula, my mission is to provide compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental support to individuals and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I am dedicated to honoring each person's unique journey, offering evidence-based information, emotional reassurance, and physical comfort to promote confidence, autonomy, and a sense of calm throughout your process. My goal is to foster a nurturing environment where every birthing experience is respected, inform-ed, and held with care.
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Our Mission & Approach
As a doula, my mission is to provide compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental support to individuals and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
I am dedicated to honoring each person's unique journey, offering evidence-based information, emotional reassurance, and physical comfort to promote confidence, autonomy, and a sense of calm throughout your process. My goal is to foster a nurturing environment where every birthing experience is respected, informed, and held with care.
Full Spectrum Birth Support
Experience holistic and personalized birthing support tailored to your unique needs and desires.
Personalized Birth Planning
Empower Your Birth Journey
Postpartum Care
Nurturing New Mothers
Consultations
Book a consultation to learn about the empowering and nonjudgmental support we offer throughout the birthing journey.
Meet the Doula
SHANEL MAHR, CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA
“Where spirit enters, we stand at the gate.
Held by tradition, guided by love.”
Shanel Mahr — affectionately known as The Gatekeeper Doula — is a certified birth doula serving Southern Oregon. Her practice grew out of a deep calling to walk beside families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, creating a safe haven where each person feels empowered, informed, and truly supported.
Shanel believes that birth is both a sacred rite of passage and a deeply human experience. Her role is to hold space for the emotions, choices, and transitions that come with it. She offers evidence‑based information, a calm presence, and gentle physical and emotional support so that you can focus on what matters most: meeting your baby and stepping into parenthood with confidence.
CLIENT STORIES
Empowering Experiences
Discover how The Gatekeeper Doula has positively impacted the birthing experiences of our clients through their stories.
Hannah, Empowered Mother
"The Gatekeeper Doula provided me with the tools and support I needed to embrace my birthing journey with confidence and strength."
Sarah, Grateful Parent
"I am grateful for the nurturing environment at The Gatekeeper Doula, which helped me welcome my new baby with love and empowerment."
Lily, Transformed Family
"The birthing support from The Gatekeeper Doula was transformative. Our family feels empowered and connected like never before."
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