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Little Pines Doula

Fiona Mortensen, Postpartum Doula & Founder of Little Pines Doula

Welcome — I’m Fiona Mortensen, a certified postpartum doula, student lactation counselor, and the founder of Little Pines Doula. I proudly serve families throughout the Greater Seattle and Tacoma areas, providing compassionate, professional care during the critical postpartum period — the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life, often called the fourth trimester.

My journey into postpartum care is rooted in both professional experience and personal insight. With a background in emergency medicine as an EMT and ER Technician, I have extensive experience supporting patients and families during vulnerable, high-pressure moments. I also served on a specialized NICU/PICU transport team, which gave me a deep understanding of infant care and family support during critical times.

Yet, it was my personal experiences with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that truly shaped my calling to this work.

My Personal Journey

My journey to becoming a postpartum doula is deeply personal.

After experiencing three very different pregnancies and births—a cesarean, a hospital VBAC, and a fast and furious home birth—I learned firsthand that every family’s journey into parenthood looks different. But what impacted me most wasn’t simply the birth experience; it was what came afterward.

Despite having support during pregnancy and birth, my own postpartum experience was isolating and difficult. I struggled with breastfeeding, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the overwhelming transition of caring for a new baby while trying to find my footing as a mother. I often felt like I was missing the village that every new parent deserves.

Becoming a mother has shaped the way I support my clients in a way that no certification or textbook could. I know what it feels like to be completely exhausted, to second-guess yourself, to learn a tiny new person one day at a time, and to wonder when you’ll finally feel like yourself again. At the same time, I know that my experience isn’t your experience. Every parent, baby, and postpartum journey is different, and my role is to meet you where you are rather than assume what you need.

Each of my postpartum experiences and each client has changed the way I view postpartum care. I’ve realized how much of a difference it can make to have someone there—not just to care for the baby, but to care for you. Someone who can offer practical help, reassurance, a listening ear, feeding support, or simply remind you that you’re doing a good job.

Since starting my business after my second born, I have spent nearly two years supporting families as a postpartum doula, helping parents navigate those early weeks and months with hands-on newborn care, feeding support, overnight and daytime assistance, light household help, and compassionate emotional support. My background in emergency medicine brings a calm and grounded presence to the families I serve.

My goal is simple: I don’t want families to feel alone in postpartum. I want parents to feel cared for, supported, confident, and reminded that they don’t have to do everything themselves. Because sometimes the greatest gift you can give a new family isn’t another piece of baby advice—it’s simply being there.

Prenatal Support

While my primary focus is on postpartum care, I also offer support during the prenatal period. Pregnancy often comes with unexpected challenges, decisions, and emotional shifts — and having guidance during this time can make a meaningful difference.

I help families navigate the obstacles and decisions that may arise during pregnancy, offering education, resources, and emotional support. By fostering a strong connection during the prenatal period, I’m able to better prepare families for the realities of postpartum — ensuring a smoother, more supported transition into life with a new baby.

Lactation Support

I am currently a student lactation counselor and am offering lactation support as I complete my clinical hours. This work is close to my heart—breastfeeding was one of my greatest challenges in the postpartum period, and it was an area where I felt the most unsupported. My goal is to walk alongside families during this journey and provide the guidance and care I once needed myself.

Training & Credentials

Certified Postpartum Doula — Childbirth International
Birth Doula Workshop — Bastyr University
Certified Birth Doula — Blissful Birth Initiations
Certified Birth Doula — Washington State Department of Health
Certified Postpartum Doula- National Association For Perinatal Support (NAPS)
PAIL Advocate (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate) Certification —Nneka Hall and Your Whole Life Doula
Infant and Pediatric CPR Certified— American Red Cross
Member of NAPS Doulas (National Association for Perinatal Support)
Lactation Counselor Student — Childbirth International
Emergency Medical Technician Certification — Everett Community College
On Carrot Fertility Doula Registry

Additionally, my years in emergency medicine and neonatal transport provide a strong foundation of medical knowledge, safety awareness, and crisis response — all of which inform my practice as a postpartum doula.

My Approach

At Little Pines Doula, I provide individualized, professional support tailored to each family’s needs — whether that’s hands-on newborn care, feeding support, overnight care, emotional guidance, or prenatal education and preparation.

My goal is to be the steady, compassionate presence that allows families to rest, heal, and grow with confidence in their new roles. Every family deserves respectful, informed, and unwavering support during this tender and transformative time.