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Frances Human Noland, DU-C

Certified Birth, Postpartum, Miscarriage & Bereavement Doula
​CEO & Founder of Blue Poppy Doulas

My name is Frances and I am a certified birth, postpartum, miscarriage & bereavement doula, and the Founder & CEO of Blue Poppy Doulas. I serve families in Corvallis, Albany, and surrounding areas of the Willamette Valley, with virtual support available across the United States and internationally, including Japan.

I specialize in pregnancy after loss, high risk pregnancy, pre-conception care, pumping education, miscarriage and bereavement support. I am trained and certified by Doula Unbound, Dr. Bill Chun's OBGYN-led doula training that provides me with a higher level of evidence-based clinical knowledge to support clients through their pre-conception, prenatal, labor, and postpartum journey.

I support families through every stage of the reproductive journey—pregnancy, birth, postpartum, fertility, and pregnancy loss—with calm, steady, and trauma-informed care. My role is to hold space for you in moments that may feel uncertain, overwhelming, or deeply tender, while helping you feel informed, supported, and never alone in your experience.

My Approach to Care

I believe that every person deserves continuous, compassionate support throughout their reproductive journey—not just during birth, but also in the quieter, more complex, or more vulnerable seasons that surround it.
My care is centered on:
  • emotional grounding and presence
  • evidence-informed guidance
  • advocacy and communication support
  • honoring your choices, body, and lived experience
  • creating space for both joy and grief without judgment

Credentials
Based in the Willamette Valley, I serve families throughout Portland, Corvallis, Albany, and surrounding Linn and Benton County communities. I also provide virtual support worldwide and am able to work with clients in both English and Japanese.
  • Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW) Doula
  • DU-C Certified Doula – Doula Unbound (Dr. Bill Chun, OBGYN)
  • Certified Miscarriage & Bereavement Doula – The Miscarriage Doula
  • Birth Doula Training – DONA International
  • Postpartum Doula Training – DONA International

My Services

I provide continuous birth doula support in Corvallis, Albany, and surrounding Oregon communities. This includes prenatal preparation, labor support, comfort measures, advocacy, and emotional grounding throughout your birth experience in the hospital, birth center, or home.
Postpartum care focused on maternal recovery, emotional wellbeing, lactation education, and infant care education. As your doula, I help you to navigate your journey after birth and provide evidence-based guidance on all things mama and baby.​
Support for individuals and families preparing for pregnancy, including preconception guidance and emotional support through fertility journeys. I also offer care for pregnancy after loss preparation.
I specialize in pumping education and support for families navigating exclusive pumping, combination feeding, or early feeding challenges. No matter how you feed your baby, I am here to support you in your journey.
For families that are pregnant after loss, I provide gentle, loving support and preparation to welcome your rainbow baby.  As a loss parent, you deserve to feel supported, heard, and held, and I can provide resources and refer you to providers that are trauma informed.
Trauma-informed support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss. This includes emotional care, grounding support, and guidance through grief, decision-making, and healing at your own pace. I am here to hold you in your time of need and help you honor your babies.

🧭 Advocacy & Emotional Support

🌐Language & Cultural Care
I provide support in navigating medical systems, understanding options, and ensuring your voice is heard and respected throughout your care.
​I provide care in both English and Japanese. I welcome and honor cultural, spiritual, and personal traditions throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss experiences.

​Insurance & Accessible Doula Care

I believe compassionate, professional doula support should be accessible to as many families as possible. Blue Poppy Doulas accepts OHP (Oregon Medicaid), Providence (PEBB/OEBB), and MODA (PEBB/OEBB) for eligible doula services. I’m also happy to explore coverage with other commercial insurance plans, including out-of-network benefits, and can provide a superbill for clients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance. HSA/FSA payment cards may also be used for eligible services, depending on your plan.
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Insurance coverage can feel complicated, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, or pregnancy loss. I’m happy to help you understand your options and provide the documentation you need to explore your benefits. 

Contact

Website: bluepoppydoulas.org
Instagram: instagram.com/bluepoppydoulas
Email: [email protected]
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Portland | Albany | Corvallis | Oregon