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Hi, I'm Clara O'Rourke (she/her)
Doula. Childbirth Educator. Birth Photographer. But mostly—I’m someone who believes that birth cracks us open to the truth of who we are.
I didn’t always feel that way...
Before I ever stepped into the birth space, I was terrified of birth. I’d been taught to see it as scary, messy, dangerous—something to “get through.” But the more I learned, the more I realized: fear was never mine to carry.
What replaced it was reverence, curiosity, and a deep calling to walk with others as they meet themselves in the wildly transformative space that is birth.
This work is about so much more than support.
It’s about being seen, held, and reminded of your power—even when things feel uncertain or hard.
Birth is raw. It’s intimate. It’s deeply human.
There’s nothing polished about it—and that’s exactly why I love it.
I support people in embracing the wildness and wisdom of their bodies—the sweaty, messy, sacred moments where instinct takes over and something ancient rises up.
I’m here for:
🤝 The depth of connection that comes from being vulnerable and real.
🌿 The moans, the movement, the primal sound that only labor can summon.
🌕 The tearful “I don’t know if I can do this”—and the deep, guttural knowing that you are.
💞 The quiet exchange between partners as they fall in love all over again.
🔥 The sensuality of being fully in your body, bringing life into the world with love.
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Some things you should know about me:
💗 I’m a certified birth doula (MamaGlow), childbirth educator, birth photographer, and Reiki energy healer.
🎙️ I host the Mindful Womb Podcast filled with great tips for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
🤓 I have a research background, so I love evidence-based info and data while also recognizing the flaws of what we have not "measured" and honoring the immeasurable power of our minds.
🌈 I’m queer, inclusive, trauma-informed, and deeply present with every family I serve.
🧘♀️ I’m trained in acupressure, mindfulness, movement, positioning, breathwork, rebozo, and other holistic comfort measures for labor.
📸 I offer birth photography that captures real, raw, powerful, tender moments.
💬 I am fluent in English and Spanish and offer my services in both languages, so language is never a barrier to quality care.
💜 I offer bereavement doula support for those experiencing pregnancy loss or abortion.
A few things I love:
🍃 Walking barefoot outside and feeling the morning dew kiss my feet.
🐈⬛ Snuggling with my sassy cat who runs the house (and she knows it).
🎧 Listening to audiobooks and podcasts while diving into my latest crafting obsession.
👶 Nerding out about birth, physiology, and the wild wisdom of our bodies.
✍️ Writing poetry while curled up in a sun-drenched corner of my living room.
🛍️ Thrifting and finding one-of-a-kind pieces with soul and story.
🌍 Traveling the world and learning from people, places, and the stories they carry.
🎤 Singing in my car at the top of my lungs — and more tenderly in a choir that sings at hospice bedsides.
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My clients are deeply thoughtful people.
I support people who live and birth with intention.
They care about the planet, community, and doing things with integrity.
They want to be awake for their birth—not just present, but embodied.
They want to remember it—not as something they survived, but something they were reborn through.
What I know to be true:
Birth will change you. That’s not the scary part—it’s the sacred part.
Birth will stretch you in ways nothing else can.
It will ask you to go to your edge—and then go further.
And in the process, you’ll meet a version of yourself you didn’t know existed.
And I’ll be right there with you when you do.
Let’s meet where you are.
Whether you’re curious, committed, or quietly questioning, I’m here for real conversations and honest support.
If you want someone who will show up fully—unafraid to sit in the unknown with you and offer clarity and comfort when needed—let’s talk.
"Clara was an essential part of our birth journey, and we will forever sing her praises to anyone who will listen. She is knowledgeable, caring, ze,n and encouraging. She offered data-driven information and resources and always ensured that we knew what our choices were at every point of our pregnancy and birth experience.
Most importantly, on the day of our son's entry into the world, she made sure that I was comfortable, safe and that every choice I made was a "hell yes" choice. She was so wonderful that my doctor and OB requested her information so that they could recommend her to other families."
-Farida
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If you're curious about how it all works or want to talk through what working together looks like, I’d love to connect.
