welcome!

My name is Kaye.

I am a Holistic Postpartum Doula based in Portland, Oregon.

I started Tender Fern Doula + Kitchen in June of 2023 after my Postpartum Doula Training with Mother Tree Birth.

I offer loving guidance and care for local families through the transformative Fourth Trimester.

  • Nourishing Seasonal Meals

    Healing meals crafted with simple whole foods to support your recovery.

  • Experienced Newborn Care

    Gentle guidance for all aspects of newborn care—feeding, soothing, sleep routines, and more.

  • Household Assistance

    Light cleaning, meal prep, and organizing to help you focus on rest, recovery, and family bonding.

  • Sibling Support

    Helping older siblings adjust and bond with the new baby through fun, nurturing activities and emotional support.

  • Support Mapping & Local Resources

    Connecting you with trusted local resources, parenting groups, and community support to make your postpartum experience easier.

  • Postpartum Recovery & Healing Practices

    Supporting you through self reflection, offering compassionate listening. Creating herbal blends for recovery after birth. Helping you prioritize self-care with daily rituals.

  • Short & Long-Term Contracts

    Flexible care options to meet your needs—whether you need immediate support or long-term assistance, I’m here to help. It is a reassuring feeling to know you have reliable and consistent care in those first few weeks.

  • Compassionate Companionship

    It is an honor to walk alongside you through your Postpartum journey.

About

I have been supporting families in a variety of roles for close to a decade now. I spent many years as a Professional Nanny to all ages, specializing in newborn to toddlers. I have also offered Household Management for several years, supporting the nervous system of the home with a variety of responsibilities. It is my life’s passion to be of service and help families be cared for fully. In many ways, I was a Doula before I knew it. I bring a lot of experience and love to my work with families.

OR Food Handlers Card
2024- present

DONA International-Approved Workshop with Mother Tree Birth
July 2023

Infant CPR/First Aid Certified
2024-present

Let’s work together

COMMUNITY

I am a Community Organizer for Birthworkers. I host monthly Community Support Circles for Doulas, Healers, Providers, and all those supporting local families. It is incredibly important to me that our community is supported. We network, connect, nurture, and nourish one another monthly in person at local parks and more. I manage an abundant Birthworker’s Support Chat on Instagram where we stay connected 24/7, getting resources for clients, referring one another, asking for help, and showing up for each other.

With the new year, we will be launching a community-run collective called Village Guardians. Stay tuned…

To get the latest updates on our Community & our next event, check out my Instagram

““I loved having Kaye as our Postpartum Doula! She’s such a caring, warm person and was an invaluable help with taking care of my newborn and two year old when my husband went back to work. It made the transition so much easier and less stressful. I was able to have time for self care, special one on one time with my toddler, and still have things like bottles and laundry get done!””
— Heather