I grew up amongst farmland and rolling hills in a small Washington town. My care as a doula is an extension of everything I’ve lived and learned. From being born to teen parents, caring for my siblings, graduating as a first gen college student, getting a big corporate job, being diagnosed with PMDD, and traumatic doctor’s visits for abnormal cervical cells. To getting laid off, following my true calling and healing my hormones through nourishment and nervous system regulation. My journey has included 300-hour yoga teacher training, wholistic private chef work, Ayurvedic studies, breathwork, sound healing, and my Holy Fire III Reiki certification. Each path has deepened my understanding of the body, the nervous system, and what it means to feel safe, supported, and connected within ourselves. Now, I bring all of this together as a DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula.
What I believe about birth
Women have assisted with birth since the beginning of time and yet I know there will never be another birth like the one before me. I hold high importance on consent, information transparency, safety, calm decision making, and creating a grounded environment. I believe that birth is a portal - a complete transformation of body, mind, and soul. My goal is to walk alongside each individual’s journey. To help navigate questions, hold space for emotions, be a reassuring presence, offer comforting techniques, and encouragement in trusting the body and instincts.
My Approach to Care
My approach is centered around each client’s specific needs. The core always being presence, love and heartfelt care of the entire family. No matter what, my intention is always the same: to help women feel deeply cared for, safe in their bodies, confident/informed in their decisions, and supported as they are reborn into a forever changed version of themselves. It is my purpose and life’s joy to co-create spaces and moments where women can soften, be held, and return home to the wild intuitive women within.

Mia holds high importance on consent,
information transparency, safety, calm decision making, and creating a grounded
environment. She believes that birth is a portal - a complete transformation of body, mind,
and soul. Mia's goal is to walk alongside each individual’s journey. To help navigate
questions, hold space for emotions, be a reassuring presence, offer comforting
techniques, and encouragement in trusting the body and intuition.
Birth and Postpartum Doula
hi, i'm Mia Barthel
Trainings
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DONA Birth and Postpartum Doula Training
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Mighty Milk's Doula Course: Breastfeeding & Bodyfeeding for Expectant Parents
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National CPRF Foundation: Basic Life Support
Education
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Department of Health and Welfare: Food Safety
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State Food Safety: Food Handlers Permit
I am so honored to serve clients at all hospitals, birth centers, and home births in the Treasure Valley

what my clients are saying
let's connect
I’d love to connect with you and learn more about how I can support you in this exciting season. I’m here to answer your questions, chat through your needs, and help create a plan that feels just right for you.

