Reba Lugo-Sena
Certified Postpartum Doula | she/her
“Reba brings warmth and love into every interaction.”
— A.N., parent of 1
Born and raised in Alaska, Reba is one of 14 children and an identical twin. With 9 sisters and over 40 nieces and nephews, Reba’s early introduction to the birth/postpartum world was a natural entrée into a professional path in healthcare and women’s health.
After beginning her doula journey in Portland, and building additional skills through diverse trainings, Reba returned to her hometown in Alaska and worked as the lead doula/coordinator in an agency serving vulnerable communities. The program’s focus on extended support to clients through their babies’ first birthdays allowed Reba to build a deep understanding and appreciation for mothers and families from many backgrounds and stages of the postpartum experience.
In her current work, Reba loves working with families with multiples, queer families, culturally diverse communities, and animals - especially dogs! She loves spending time with her spouse and her beloved fur baby, Charlie. As a proud professional auntie with a deep sense of family, Reba prides herself on offering compassion, empathy, and empowerment when serving postpartum families. She’s committed to providing reliable and evidence-based care and resources to help create a safe space where clients feel confidence and autonomy to best care for their families long past the postpartum period.
Certifications & Continuing Education
Certified Traditional Health Worker/Birth Doula | State of Oregon
Full Spectrum Doula Certification | Due North Support Services-Full Embrace
BIPOC Birth Support Skills Workshop | Due North Support Services-Full Embrace
Full Embrace Birth Doula Training | Due North Support Services-Full Embrace
Birth Doula Training | Carriage House Birth
Intro to Breastfeeding For Doulas | Puddletown Lactation
Reiki for Birth Workers
First Aid/CPR Certified
Current food handler’s license
Native Movement Training | Untangling Colonialism
Crisis Line Responder Training | Standing Together Against Rape
Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Intervention Training | QPR Institute
Mandatory Child Abuse/Adult Protective Services Reporting | State of Oregon
Stewards of Children Training | Darkness to Light