Doula - Birth Support

As your doula, hearing your heart for your birth is my number one priority.

Your birth – Your way – Supported with care

The facts are that doulas make a difference. Births with doulas are 28% less likely to have a cesarean, 31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor, 9% less likely to use any pain medication, 34% less likely to rate their childbirth experience negatively. If you’re interested in learning more about the evidence for doulas check out my blog on doula support, this paper or visit evidencebasedbirth.com.

These stats show me that with continuous emotional and physical support you have a higher likelihood of a positive birth experience.

But as much as I love stats and facts, what really matters when you’re selecting a doula is connection.

As your doulas we strive to be your safe place, to hold you and your vulnerabilities as you enter into the birth space. Feeling safe and protected while in labor is key to labor progress and positive birth experiences.

We will work to build our relationship throughout your pregnancy in our initial consultation, prenatal meetings and at your maternity photo session and by the time you go into labor it’s like we’re you’re super supportive birth nerd best friend!

What you can expect from Brianna and Randi as your doula team:

Continuous support

• We go on call at 38 weeks after having met you at least twice to discuss your birth plan and to get to know you well so that on baby day we feel comfortable with each other.

• We’re with you through nurse shift changes or in the case of a hospital transfer we’ll stay with you too.

• We know your birth plan by heart, and will help you stick to it as much as medically possible.

• We know your preferred comfort measures, what scents you like, what you want to snack on… we go over it all!

• We are committed to supporting your partner too and encourage them to get as involved as they feel comfortable.

Physical support

• Counter pressure

• Hip squeezes

• Back, neck, foot, hand massages

• Mood setting and birth space guarding

• Providing a warm compress or cool wash cloth

• Drawing a bath

• Helping with water therapy

• Providing nourishment and encouraging hydration

• Encouraging movement

Emotional support

• Vocalizing positive affirmations

• Reiterating your birth plan

• Supporting your partner and suggesting extra ways for them to support you

• Guiding you to stay on rhythm

• Breathing with you

• Remaining calm and modeling a peaceful presence

• Post birth processing

• Writing a birth timeline

Informational support

• As your doula we aim to meet at least twice before your EDD to go over comfort measures, learn more about each other and how you envision your birth and doula care.

• We are a walking guide to hospital lingo, and an understanding of the importance of the role of nurses, doctors, and midwives and how to work together safely with them.

• Creating a space for asking questions

• Breathing techniques

• Evidence based research support

• Explaining labor stages and progress

• Aid in relaxation and movement

• Check out this little pregnancy and birth resource guide with a few helpful articles you might love.

Having a doula means you will be empowered. You will be supported. You will be celebrated.

And that makes all the difference!