It takes a village.

Let’s build yours together.

Your Birthing Dream Team

You AND your baby are active participants in this birth. Sometimes your body might be ready, but your baby isn’t. Sometimes your baby is ready, but your body isn’t. It’s important to know that one cannot overpower the other. It is a dynamic relationship that requires both of you to work together.

MEDICAL TEAM

Players:

  • Midwife

  • Doctor

  • L&D nurses

Doula support: help process medical information and evaluate what feels right for you, advocate for your values, ask clarifying questions.

YOU

BABY

DOULA

My position in the team is right next to you, to act as a connecting point for the rest of your team and prevent any moments of disconnect.

PHYSICAL SUPPORT

Players:

  • Lactation specialist

  • Postpartum doula

  • Chiropractor

  • Herbalist

  • Pelvic floor physical therapist

  • Nutritionist

  • Fitness coach/instructor

  • Therapy/mental health services

  • Social services

A doula can be a great network for referrals.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Players:

  • Spouse

  • Family

  • Friends

  • Social community

Doula support during labor: Call your parent/bestie to let them know you’re in labor, cue your spouse to assist with labor positions/counterpressure.