Meet Clara
Birth Doula | Childbirth Educator | Advocate | Energy Worker
Hi there! I'm Clara O'Rourke (she/her), a former researcher turned doula, childbirth educator, advocate, and reiki practitioner. I’m here to help you feel confident, informed, and completely supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
My approach is rooted in mindfulness, evidence-based education, and advocacy—because I believe that when you understand your choices and feel truly supported, birth becomes something you can embrace with power, not fear.
I am queer, neurodivergent, and an advocate for social and racial justice. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. In my free time, I love spending time in nature, practicing yoga and meditation, hosting The Mindful Womb Podcast, and playing with fiber arts.
También ofrezco mis servicios en español.
My Story
The Heart of Clear Light Birth
I grew up terrified of birth only to learn that our society's fear-based narrative distracts so many people from the truth: birth is the most divine rite of passage... one which brings forth new life and a more powerful version of ourselves.
In Spanish, "to give birth" translates to dar a luz, which, at its root means to give light. Clear Light Birth was inspired by the belief that birth is a transformational, enlightening, and often spiritual journey.
Moreover, Clara in Spanish means clear. I work to clarify the path to having a powerful birth. I do so by providing evidence-based information, supporting a deep mind-body connection, and instilling calm and confidence throughout the birth process.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
You are the expert of your own body. My role? To help you trust yourself, navigate your options, and make informed choices with clarity and confidence.
🌿 Holistic & Evidence-Based Approach – I combine mindfulness, advocacy, and research-backed practices to give you the best of both worlds.
💛 Trauma-Informed & Judgment-Free – However you choose to birth, I’m here to support you—not to push an agenda. Your experience matters.
🗣 Empowered Decision-Making – I help reduce the information overload so you can make choices that align with YOUR values, not just what others expect, and communicate them with your care team with clarity and empathy.
"Clara was an essential part of our birth journey and we will forever sing her praises to anyone who will listen. She is knowledgable, caring, zen 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
Featured In
Training
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Certified Doula through Mama Glow
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Certified Childbirth Educator through Birthworker
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Evidence Based Birth® Instructor Training
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Birth & Bereavement Doula Training through Still Birthday
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Reiki Level One and Two Certification
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Doula of The Divine Mentorship
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American Red Cross CPR Certified
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Gina Kirby Rebozo Training
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Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Equity & Collective Healing
Skills and Comfort Techniques
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Acupressure
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Aromatherapy
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Breathwork & Meditation Techniques
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Communication & Advocacy
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Counterpressure
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Emotional Support
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Movement
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Positioning
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Reiki
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