Anna Chowdhury (she/her)

I grew up in the Southern Oregon countryside where multiple litters of kittens were born on my childhood bed, and where I got to watch my dad help deliver calves in the spring. I was always in awe of nature and the miracle and science that is birth. I attended my first (human) birth at six years old alongside my mom who was supporting her friend’s home birth. I perched on a chair in the corner of the bedroom and took in all the raw beauty, pain and joy. I was hooked, I was a natural born caretaker, birth worker and mother. 

If only every single individual was able to be held, nurtured and supported in the way that a doula knows how to hold, nurture and support I truly believe this world would be a more gentle and loving place. I am here to ground you, support your needs and values, offer education and help you create the birth story that you desire. I will set aside my own personal projections and let you be you in your most vulnerable yet powerful metamorphosis. You are your own body’s and baby’s intuitive expert, I am just here to encourage, listen and direct in times of uncertainty.

As a previous pediatric medical assistant, small business owner and mother of four, I hold deep space for all who are preparing to bring new life into the world. I work and reside in Portland, Oregon with my partner, four children, eight chickens and one Australian Labradoodle. I have personally given birth in a hospital, a birthing center and twice at home — all locations can be beautiful. I support and advocate for all family arrangements, orientation, race, religion and culture.

Anna works in a Collective Care model with Zoe Piliafas.

About Anna

• Becoming a mother at 19 (21 years ago) has given me an extra dose of passion for supporting young birthing people

• I make time to also take on both medicaid and pro bono clients in need of birth, termination and loss doula support

• World travel (with all four children) is my favorite thing. It’s so very exhausting, bonding and transformative for a family unit 

• I’m a donor conceived person, and also an advocate for inclusive paid fertility care and donor regulations

• Collecting textiles and art is my “hobby”

• I live in an A-Frame cabin home that was built in 1961, it’s an on going project!

• When my children are all grown I hope to spend a few years in South Asia, where my partner is from, as a doula in the rural villages

Anna’s Qualifications

• Oregon Traditional Health Worker Certified 

• DONA Approved Birth Doula Training | Mother Tree

• DONA Approved Postpartum Doula Training | Mother Tree

• Certified Medical Assistant | Concorde Career College

• THW Cultural Sensitivity Training | Mother Tree

• Trauma Informed Care Training | Mother Tree

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Mighty Milk Lactation Certification

• Suicide Prevention Training | MHACBO 

• Oral Health Completion | MAAPP

• Blood Born Pathogens Certified | National Health & Safety Association

• Fully Vaccinated