My goal is to help a blossoming family have the healthy pregnancy,  joyous birth experience, and the rich 4th-trimester they want & deserve

Believing that pregnancy, birth, and the early months after birth are key experiences in the lives of women, babies, families, and all of humanity, I offer my services

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The Evolution of Birthing Years Transitions

Me with babies Julius and Lupin, 2011

   Welcome . . . my name is Lillian Shoupe.

This site explains in great detail the services I provide in the greater Eugene and Springfield, Oregon area. 



I came to working with young families through a circuitous route . . .  
My wonderful life experiences, various jobs and my careers have included being a stay-at-home mom (Ben and Abe were born in 1979 & 1982), midwife assistant, elementary school librarian, caterer, certified Rolfer®, movement therapist, quilt maker, and apron making zealot. 

I've been fortunate enough to explore much of the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, and Canada. I've lived in Southern and Northern California, Montana, Arkansas, and New Mexico. In December, 2009, hubby Rick and I finally settled in Oregon. No more relocating!

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I considered a career as a midwife many years ago, and with much introspection, in 2000 I started my migration back to this arena. I now work with blossoming families by providing the following services: 

    Postpartum doula (certified through DONA) 
 
   Daisy CHAIN: Free in-home postpartum doula support in the first 2 weeks after your baby's birth, throughout Lane County

   WellMama volunteer: mental health wellness support 

   BabyConnection volunteer: well baby support Wednesdays @ ParentingNow!

   Infant massage instruction (certified through International Association of Infant Massage)

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Here are links to the professional organizations mentioned above:

My husband Rick with grandbaby Lupin, 2011

Rolf Institute www.rolf.org

Doulas of North America, International www.DONA.org

WellMama, http://www.wellmamaoregon.com/ 

International Association of Infant Massage, WINC http://www.iaim.ws/oregon.html

Daisy CHAIN http://www.daisychainmothering.org/

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