Anna & Robert

10/8/2024

Briana was such a fabulous person to have in our corner during the pregnancy, through some major shifts in our birth plan, and then in the hospital on the big day. She was a source of comfort, someone we knew we could depend on, someone we knew had our best interest at heart at all times. She was also a great resource for information and she offered to put us in touch with various providers that we knew we could trust, them having the Bri Stamp of Approval. We especially appreciated her commitment to post-partum care, which included her visiting our home and caring for the baby for a couple hours while Mom and Dad got to live luxuriously (i.e. a nap and a shower). She also gives amazing massages. Thank you for everything, Bri!

Claire

9/11/2024

Bri is the absolute best! I emailed a ton of different doulas and she responded quickly. When we interviewed her we just knew she would be a great doula for us. Bri has an amazing personality and is super informative! We appreciate all of her help and research. This was my first pregnancy and birth and she made the experience wonderful. She helped me with my birth plan and found so many resources for me during pregnancy and postpartum. During my birth she was such a huge support and I appreciate her so much! We are definitely hiring her again in the future! Bri is an incredible doula!

Kristi

9/2/2024

I would recommend Bri to anyone looking for a birth doula! She helped my husband and I with the birth of our firstborn - I knew that no matter how smoothly delivery went we'd both need extra support as I'd had a miscarriage prior to this pregnancy and already felt anxious thinking about giving birth.

Delivery did not end up being smooth unfortunately as I had some complications, but having Bri there to offer more information and remind us about details we'd forgotten and talk over options with us was incredibly helpful. She kept both of us calm and focused while we were waiting for labor to start (no small feat during what seemed like an endless induction process) and during labor as well. A lot of my labor is a blur, but I distinctly remember her standing by my head and gently repeating a calming phrase based on what I had told her was most important for me during labor, and how comforted I felt by that.

From the very first meeting Bri was kind, friendly, and I immediately felt comfortable with her. She also met with us before delivery to hammer out a birth plan and get a feel for how we'd like to be supported as well as after delivery to check up on us and provide helpful suggestions/referrals. We really appreciated having Bri with us for the birth of our daughter and would definitely work with her again if we decide to have more children!

Ney Calhoun

7/5/2024

Due to an (unexpected) scheduled c-section (breech baby), I initially felt I didn’t get the full experience of a doula, however, Briana made sure to be there for me postpartum. In those initial weeks and months, she made sure to check in and made me feel seen and cared for. She was attentive, kind, and honest in her approach, and even came over to watch my son so I could go to yoga class and feel a little like the old me! Working with Briana was a great experience and I would encourage others to utilize her knowledge, experience, and healing energy during their pregnancy journey!

Natalia

6/8/2024

We hired Bri as our doula in preparation of welcoming our first child and we are so glad we did! She provided childbirth education classes for us at our home which was so convenient for us and helped us build a relationship with her. On the day I started laboring I was a little panicked but was able to call her right away and she reassured me that what I was experiencing was normal - which I needed. At the hospital she was really there as a caretaker making sure I was comfortable and guiding me through my labor. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her :) Thank you, Bri!

Katie Tong

5/17/2024

It's been a year since we welcomed our little one into the world, and I'm still so grateful for Bri's support through my pregnancy and birthing day. She helped us think through so many questions that we hadn't thought to ask - and it was one of her questions that helped us realize that a hospital birth for our second baby wasn't the right choice for us. We chose to do a water birth at home, and Bri was right there each step of the way. When I learned that my baby was sunny-side up (just like my first!), Bri came over to help me through the Miles Circuit to try to get her into a better position for birth. During labor, Bri wrote encouraging notes for me and posted them around the house. When my partner needed a break, Bri stepped in to help support me through contractions. She was there through the most intense moments of pushing, reminding me to pause and breathe. In the days and weeks after my little one was born, Bri came over and checked in on me to see how I was doing. She was exactly the person we needed on our birthing team - she's calm, yet assertive. She's willing to jump in with whatever's needed (including heating water on the stove to supplement my birthing tub!), and she brings a sense of humor and can-do attitude through it all. Forever grateful to have had Bri by my side through this adventure. 

D’Aira Guerra

4/28/2024

Choosing to welcome our second child was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made, especially with Briana by our side. While my first pregnancy was smooth sailing, the labor and delivery left me feeling overwhelmed and traumatized. Knowing I needed support and guidance this time around, Briana became our rock. Her unwavering love and wealth of knowledge, always free of judgment, guided me through the most vulnerable moments of another challenging delivery. She stood by me every step of the way, offering encouragement and belief in my strength to persevere. Throughout my pregnancy, she remained incredibly communicative and available, never hesitating to answer any questions, no matter the time of day. And as we navigated the postpartum period, Briana's support became even more invaluable. From caring for the new baby to aiding in my recovery and adjusting to our new life, she was a constant source of comfort and reassurance. We are endlessly grateful for her presence in our lives!

Emily & Austin Habich

3/27/2024

We found Bri toward the end of my pregnancy. We werent getting a lot of support from our hospital provider throughout the pregnancy. One day I had, had enough and I changed providers and seached for doulas. When I came to Bri's website and introduction page, I started crying. Her words spoke to me through a computer screen. She was quickly able to get us on her schedule, plan days we could take a birthing class in our house, and started on my birth plan. It felt so good to have instant support and and instant friend on our side. She demonstrated massage techniques, relaxtion techniques and ideas, and played the ice game to mimic contraction pain and coping. Her comprehensive birth plan template helped me get my ideas and fears on one sheet of paper. After months of uncertainty and unease, she was a calming presence that would check in on both of us. As pregnancy and birth goes, I ended up needing an emergent cesarean and didnt get to use my birth plan but Bri was there for us. We were a little bit in denial about needing a cesarean until the provider was in the room saying we needed one, so we last minute had Bri come to us. She was able to be by my side so my husband could go home and grab our bags, shower, and get us food. She helped me process the events, breastfeed, and feed myself after such an exhausting day. After birth she was constantly checking in, offering to come watch Weston while we rested, or bring us food. We have been having such a problem with his lip and tongue tie and feeding that we opted for some food deliveries for our check ins. This worked out so well for us as we were often too tired to go to the store or feed ourselves. Bri is so adaptable and comforting it was invaulable to have her with us for this process. Even when we didnt take her up on offers, we always knew she was there for us. We are so thankful for Bri. 

Amanda Opuszynski

3/1/2024

Briana was our postpartum doula, and her visits were such a lifeline for me as a new mom. It was amazing to have someone I could trust with my baby while I took a shower or a nap, and (once I worked up to it), while I ventured out of the house alone to run an errand or get a coffee. At first, I'd feel guilty and rush home, only to find Briana had entertained the baby AND done all the household tasks on my to do list (plus some organzing I hadn't even thought of!) It was magical. By the end of our time together, she was helping me practice leaving the house with the baby too. Briana was always very warm, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to about my birth story, feeding journey, new mom questions, etc. She shares her own experiences in a way that is very reassuring and de-stigmatizing, while still centering you as the new mom. I'm very grateful for her help and support!!

Abe

11/30/2023

Bri is an amazing doula! 

First, I would like to start by saying Bri is an incredible and loving human being and anyone lucky enough to know her let alone use her services would be a very happy and blessed individual. 

My wife and I had the privilege of knowing Bri for many years prior to her providing her services to us and the the birth of our second child. She has always been a respectful and attentive loved one to us and our family. So for us to be able to use her services as a doula was a no brainer. 

Her experience and guidance during my wife's pregnancy journey was more than we could ever expect or ask for. From daily check ins to delivery plans, no questions or concerns that we had went unanswered and helped my wife's pregnancy go very smoothly up to delivery day. 

From a nervous and excited fathers point of view during delivery day I was amazed on the attention to detail and the response to my wife's needs Bri had provided. Her communication and teamwork with the hospital team was superb and took all the unnecessary distractions out of the room for my wife and I to focus on her and the baby. She was a god send when my wife decided to have our son naturally and pushed her through her mental and physical bouts of pain with uplifting motivational words and exercises for comfort.

Bri was the coach and sister my wife needed on delivery day and she went above and beyond what my wife and I could ever ask for.

My wife being the superwoman she is delivered our son into this world healthy, in a peaceful and loving environment and a big part of that experience was due to Bri and her services.

I highly recommend Bri and her services to anyone that is searching for a doula that pays attention to detail, loves what she does and puts your family's needs first.

Thank you Bri! 

Anita Aleaga

11/28/2023

Bri is one of my closest friends and family member. I asked her to be my doula because not only do I trust her as a friend and confidant but I trust her ability as a doula to provide what I needed during my pregnancy. She went above and beyond her job description. She and I just connect on a whole other level and she knows me so well; I couldn't imagine not having her for my second child after a 10 year gap- feeling like a new mother all over again. I originally wanted/planned to have this baby naturally and without an epidural. Even though I ended up asking for one at 5cm dilated feeling a bit defeated, Bri was there to encourage me through the process and then just my luck the two epidural tries failed on me and I ended up going naturally anyway! I needed her strength in that time and I could feel her support through and through. All I needed was to look at her, look at my husband and know that I could do it, that I was meant for this. I couldn't have asked for a better doula, and a better friend. 

Erin

10/9/2023

I had heard from friends that having a doula had really helped them through out their pregnancies and post partum. I took their advice and I'm really glad that I did bc it helped make the best birth experience for my baby and I. Briana was down to earth, very easy to talk to and full of knowledge. I felt like I could ask her anything without judgement. My birth was harder than I had anticipated and she was there with me the entire time encouraging me, suggesting different positions, supplying whatever I needed...ect. I felt very well care of. I highly recommend her! Especially if you're a nervous first mom like I was.

Christina Leveridge

8/19/2023

This being my first experience giving birth, I was nervous and had a lot of questions. Briana made us feel confident, comfortable and safe with her knowledge and presence. I felt so lucky to have her before, during and after delivery and I had such a positive birth experience because of her. 

Hilary Hosmun

2/22/2023

Bri was a great doula for my family! She met with us a few times prenatally and we came up with a plan. Unfortunately when I went into labor it was the same day as the ice storm and things progressed quicker than expected. She had already set up multiple back up doulas that were closer to the birthing center and that's what ended up happening. Bri communicated with us the whole time even with the back up doula with us. We had multiple postpartum visits where we discussed the delivery and she helped with household tasks. I would definitely recommend Bri as your doula!

Danielle

1/10/2023

I highly recommend Bri as a doula. In our prenatal visits she took time to listen to my past experiences, my wishes for this birth, and answered all my questions plus made helpful suggestions.

She came to the house for prenatal visits (but offers virtual) and when baby was breech she helped me get baby turned with some spinning babies techniques.

For the actual birth she was so helpful in many ways. The first was her calming presence, chatting with her helped me relax and take my mind off of things. It was also so so nice to have her there as a second opinion whenever the nurses suggested things. And last but certainly not least, she gave me the confidence to speak up and advocate for myself when things didn't go the way I wanted. Knowing she'd back me up was the boost I needed.

Bri also made connecting to other support people super easy and fast (such as prenatal massage and lactation support). 

Sami & Ian Iddings

4/26/2022

We didn't think we needed a doula because we had great midwives and thought we could handle the rest (even though this was our first child). Thankfully, we changed our minds after our birthing class and were referred to Bri!

Bri made us feel so comfortable and confident, from the first meeting to labor/ delivery to our postpartum check-ins. To start, she has great knowledge and experience, and patiently answered our many questions during meetings and anytime through texts. She is also a great coach and consultant, especially for my husband. When I was going through labor at home, it was such a relief to both of us that my husband had Bri on call whenever we needed her advice (and encouragement).

Then, when we were at the Birthing Center, Bri was able to help us navigate decisions with the hospital team. In our case, that included letting us know that we needed to go back home because I wasn’t dilated enough the first time we went in. When we were finally admitted (a day later), Bri was there with snacks, her great energy, and a toolkit of comfort measures.

Without Bri, our birthing experience would have been stressful and scary. Just having an experienced person available to provide support during this unfamiliar process allowed us to not feel overwhelmed; and having Bri be that person made the process joyful on top of that.

We are grateful for Bri and so happy that she was part of welcoming our healthy baby boy into this world.

Danielle Sauvageau

4/13/2022

Bri was absolutely wonderful! She was such a great support during a huge transition in my life and I couldn't have gotten through it without her. She is extremely knowledgeable, relatable, and empathetic. Her kind and flexible demeanor made it so easy for me to open up and be my true authentic self. Having Bri as my post partum doula helped me grow in so many ways! I'm so thankful for Bri! 

Ellisa

4/12/2022

Bri is an amazing doula. She's very compassionate, responsive and resourceful. Being a first time parent, postpartum can be overwhelming and confusing. Bri was helping me to navigate through a new role being a mom, changes with my body and most importantly be more confident in my new role as a mother. I can't thank her enough for her support.

Shanequa

3/1/2022

Bri is AMAZING!!! I was in labor for 72 hours in almost undescrible pain!!! Just when i felt like giving up i hear Bri say "YOU GOT THIS MAMA YOU'RE DOING GREAT" She is empowering, supportive, encouraging and a great advocate. She even followed up postpartum and when im feeling overwhelmed I say to myself "you got this mama you're doing great"! I will definitely use Bri again.

Kasey

3/1/2022

Briana was a life saver! My husband and I reached out to her when I was 32 weeks pregnant. Our situation was very unique due to preeclampsia, but Briana was so comforting and amazing throughout our long hospital stay and postpartum recovery. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand our options while in the hospital. She helped nourish us by dropping off food and snacks while our son was in the NICU and was always a phone call or text away. She always had encouraging words and was so thoughtful by dropping off goodies to help boost my milk supply, and immune system. I'm so glad I found Briana and had her as a support system. My only regret is that we didn't find Briana sooner. She's beyond amazing!!

Kathryn

12/22/2021

Briana provided my partner and I with excellent doula services.  This was my first birthing experience and I am grateful that I selected Briana as my doula.  More than anything, I wanted someone who could help me advocate for myself in the hospital during the delivery.  Briana was a great listener, she had a lot of knowledge that she shared with both of us, and most importantly I felt heard.

Lucia Dill

9/17/2021

We loved having Briana as our birth doula! 

While feeling highly capable, my spouse and I decided further support would bolster our strength and abilities through the process. We reached out to Briana due to the variety and breadth of experience. We hired her because of those aspects as well as the fact that she was a great match in character for us and the type of support we wanted: confident, calm, and warm (with a sense of humor!) 

My spouse and I don’t ask for a lot of help and are fairly private so we felt a bit hesitant about including someone in our experience but a book pointed out there are already “strangers” such as nurses involved, what is one more person in the room? Thank god for that advice that led us to get more support.

Briana always showed up with a down-to-earth attitude and matched our needs whether that be information, resources, verbal encouragement, physical support, or even space. Not only did she give us an overview of labor, send resources and help us finalize our birth plan, she also handed over a postpartum planning worksheet to make sure we were preparing for that as well.

During labor, she was there to offer wisdom, information, reminders, kindness, and support. She always responded with patience and care until we reached a decision (and as a waffler, I can attest to the wealth of patience that Briana has!!!) She was responsive with care such as a damp cloth, counterpressure, Spinning Babies moves, and sensing when we needed some space. As well as just responding to our needs such as a surprise trip to a hospital in another city! 

She even did a postpartum visit as well as checking on us a number of times via text postpartum and was there to send extra resources to our family when I hit a rough patch with some postpartum mood issues.

She shows up, participates, and supports everyone; I highly recommend her services!

Jolene

9/9/2021

Briana is amazing! My original doula fell through at 36 weeks and Briana filled in and gave me and my family the support we needed. She helped me with resources and guidance before and after delivery. And during delivery she was there every step of the way coaching and helping in more ways then I thought possible. I am so glad I had her as a part of my support team and am forever grateful. 

Thanh Nguyen

7/1/2021

First of, Brianna was phenomenal! 

We unfortunately didn't get to work with Brianna until very late of my pregnancy but even then, she put out the time to meet with us, go through the process and answered all questions we had. 

On the day of delivery...I got admitted to the hospital at midnight. We called Brianna to informed her our whereabouts and our current situation. She said that I would be in labor for awhile but if we want she could come to the hospital to be with us. I told her that I would feel bad if she comes and do nothing but to wait with us, although I would feel safe with her presence.  What she said after I would never forget was, "dont worry about me, dont feel bad for me, if you want me there with you, I will be there." ????

She came to the hospital and helped me go through the labor with ease by doing some exercises on the ball, on the bed... Also she made sure what I wanted for me and my baby was carried out by the doctor and nurses. 

Honestly, I think if it wasnt Brianna being there with us, I would be in labor a lot longer, a lot more pain. She was patient, knowledgeable, and super sweet. We would recommend her to anyone and everyone. 

Brittney

1/23/2021

I did not know how exhausting it would be to deliver and bring a baby home from the hospital. Very very tiring but all worth it. Bri supported my fourth trimester bringing me meals for the week; breakfast, vitamins, tea, fruit, etc. She also brought me perennial care which really helped my healing process. I’m so grateful for her support—emotionally and physically. As a mother of 2 herself, she is filled with so much knowledge, experience and wisdom. She was always available to me to answer questions and eased concerns and worry that I had during my pregnancy, and transitioning into my new role as a mother. She empowered me and helped me build my confidence surrounding breastfeeding, and building a milk supply for my return back to work. Bri is a well-rounded, full service doula extremely passionate about her work and service to client. I would recommend her to anyone needing that extra support during and after pregnancy.