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Brittney Kildare

Rhythm and Birth, LLC

Ridgewood, NY Serves families in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens Travel fee of $25.

https://www.rhythmandbirth.com/

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Birth Fee

$2250 to $2600

Black Doula

Birth Fee

$2250 to $2600


Birth Doula Experience

4 years and 87 births attended


Birth Doula Certifications

  • ProDoula - Certified Birth Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, August 2020
  • ProDoula, January 2023

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 2 to 3

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I have supported at many major hospital systems in New York City and metro Atlanta. I use my experience in teaching to facilitate and help you advocated for the birth you want. We work closely together to develop the birth preferences that you desire.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births
No free births, must have a midwife.


College Education

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • Babywearing education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Prenatal & postpartum fitness services
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

DONA International , Birth doula training, 2020 Women’s Choice Perinatal Services, Placenta Encapsulation Certification, 2021 Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate, 2022 CPR Certified 2023 Pro Doula Labor Doula Certification, 2023

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

I am a Mommy of 2 and passionate about the health and safety of Mamas and their babies. Labor Doula and Placenta Encapsulator. As your birth doula, my highest priority is to build a trusting relationship where I provide empathetic support during labor, a comforting touch, and thoughtful guidance for those seeking to more efficiently communicate with their chosen care providers. I can help with billing your insurance for reimbursement of our fees, FSA included. Payment plan’s available. Sliding scale available. Please feel free to schedule a free 30 minute consultation with me: https://calendly.com/rhythmandbirthds/30min

Service Area

Ridgewood, NY Serves families in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens Travel fee of $25.

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Client Testimonials for Brittney Kildare

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Sheira Mercedes

8/10/2024

Brittney and I connected immediately via zoom, it was a no brainer that she could be my doula and would do a great job at it. I felt comfortable from the start; I even enjoyed the fact that I did not feel pressured to pick her as my doula. Brittney didn't make me feel rushed in my decision and even helped me through contacting insurance and finding out if her services could be covered via insurance. I had not yet secured Brittney as my doula when I had went into labor (since insurance was supposed to get back to me). As I was sitting on my exercise ball laboring I sent her an email telling her I had went into labor and wanted to secure her for THAT DAY; to my luck she was available, able and willing to be by mine and my partners side. She was already a huge help before I even secured her so I felt safe. She was responsive even though it was very last minute, checked in with us and remained calm even when I wasn't. I did a natural birth at a birth center and many times I wanted to stray away from my birth plan but she kept me on track. My baby boy was born and we were so happy, she gave us both support and space. A part of my package was also a postpartum visit to my home, Brittney reached out to me to schedule that without me having to follow up. When she came by she gave us a very cute gift and took my baby's embilical cord and made us the most beautiful keepsake. I also opt'd into getting my placenta encapusalated and she explained exactly when and how to take my pills. To say I was overjoys with her service is an understatement, I would definitely recommend Brittney to other expecting moms/families.

Meaveen

5/29/2024

I was unsure if placenta encapsulation was something I wanted to do. But I had such a such a positive experience with Brittany & her service that I would definitely recommend it to anyone considering it.

I found a great balance in my mood and energy levels, I feel I didn’t really suffer from any postpartum depression due to the capsules, so much so that my husband could tell when I didn’t take them.

Not only did I experience great benefits from the capsules and tincture, Brittany also created beautiful keepsakes that I’ll treasure forever & something I look forward to sharing with my child when they are older, it’s something that I no doubt would definitely do again.

Thank you Brittany ??

 

Naz Onural

1/10/2024

Brittney was very knowledgeable and helpful. She informed us very well about labor+birth and helped us make a birth plan. She came over and worked with us in person.  Having her as our doula helped so much especially when the labor started naturally. She guided us through the steps we need to follow. 
Brittney was also very helpful during postpartum and recovery period. She was super friendly, kind and compassionate. It was such a pleasure to have her as our doula. 

Latisha

12/11/2023

Brittney was an amazing doula. She was very knowledgeable, and supportive during my labor. My baby's heart rate was dropping during labor and Brittney was extremely attentive in helping my progession to dilate while  also keeping my babies heart rate steady. This was my first baby I couldn't have asked for a better support person and will be using her again in the near future! My family and I love her!

Gina Silva Guimaraes

8/31/2023

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Brittney Kildare as our doula, and we couldn't be more grateful with the experience. Brittney was not only incredibly responsive throughout the entire process, promptly answering our questions and addressing our concerns, but also showed a deep level of care and compassion. Her ability to read the room and understand our needs added an extra layer of comfort and reassurance. Brittney’s availability and willingness to provide guidance at any time, combined with her genuine caring nature, truly made us feel supported and valued. I highly recommend Brittney to anyone seeking a doula who is not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also exceptionally responsive, genuinely caring, and attuned to the needs of her clients.

Major and Tatjana Carr

7/11/2023

Where do I begin, from the very first interaction with Brittney, we knew she was the one. We cleaned the house top to bottom, burned sage and essential oils while neo-soul played in the background in hopes to give her a glimpse of us through our home. Off the walk in, she took it all in and as comfortable as we were hoping to make her feel , she made us, ten times over. Being first time parents we had no idea of the obstacles ahead of us, and sure enough she guided us sternly yet gentle with every word and action. With every step forward she became more like family than a doula. When the day came to deliver, deliver she did. Not only a doula, but a teacher. Teaching me how to read the monitors, reminding nurses what we wanted, soothing my wife through every contraction she had. Two days in labor and she was still at our side. By the time it was time to push our beautiful babygirl out, my wife was confident off the instructions Brittney had given her, coaching her every step of the way. I can go on forever about the phenomenal job Brittney does, but it still wouldn’t amount to what she has done for us. Highly recommended, extremely favored, and when we do decide to work on baby number two, there’s no other option.

Victoria

6/16/2023

As a first time mom, I am so glad that I had the support of such an exceptional birth doula as Brittney.   From our initial conversation, she was so knowledgeable and supportive. Brittney was available for questions through my pregnancy and her google classroom provided a wealth of helpful materials. Her prenatal sessions really helped me prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for labor. She checked in often as I approached, and passed my due date.

During labor, she coached me through the whole process, explained what was happening clearly - laying out my options in an objective and nonjudgmental way, and advocated strongly for my preferences. As a first-time mom, her physical and emotional support helped me feel much more comfortable and secure, knowing that I had her expertise to guide me.

Afterwards, she continued to check-in occasionally and offered advice for recovery and adjusting to being a new mom. I would not hesitate to recommend Brittney's services to anyone whole is looking for a doula.

Ariel Asch

4/29/2023

Choosing Brittney as our doula for our second pregnancy was by far the best decision we made. She helped my prepare for birth, and helped my partner remember how to support me in labor. Her support was so informative, personalized, attentive, and thoughtful. During labor, my birth plan had too deviate due to an out of town doctor. In labor- Brittney was calming, she knew exactly the comfort measures that would get me through intense contractions (even in the car on the way) . While at the hospital she was the advocate I needed- when I was asked to get on my back during labor she suggested and advocated for a side lying position. After the baby was born she continued to help me advocate for all of the things in my birth plan (ie not wiping vernix off of baby) and helped me through all of the immediate post partum procedures. In all sincerety, she was like an angel in that room! Without her and my partner I do not know if my labor would have gone as smoothly as it did.

ALSO her placenta encapsulation services are amazing! She encapsulated mine and I definitely feel the benefits. The whole package is also so cute with the keep sake and all!

I am eternally grateful for her support in delivering our baby girl, do NOT hesitate to work with her.

Vanessa & Lloyd

2/21/2023

Brittany’s zoom call and then home visit prior to giving birth were very informative, but more importantly, they were excellent for getting to know each other. She is sweet, funny, knowledgeable, and real.  She would check in frequently and remind me of what to do to prepare for labor which was helpful. Her presence during labor was supportive, comforting, and not overreaching, which is what I needed. She supported my husband, stepping in during my contractions so he could rest. She was a voice for us, advocating and asking questions my husband and I wouldn’t have asked or known to ask and keeping us in the loop. She was our eyes and ears and let us know what was happening. Her postpartum visit was beautiful to end our experience and journey. We are grateful Brittany was by our side during our birth journey.

Pam Lynn

1/27/2023

I received a recommendation from a family friend about Brittney’s doula services.  We consulted and planned to engage services but God had other plans.  I went into labor at 25 weeks.  Naturally I was scared for myself and my baby. When I contacted Brittney to let her know what was happening, she reassured me all would be well and settled my worries.  She truly lifted my spirits and I went into emergency surgery with my spirits high.  I was not expecting this level of care and I’m so grateful for Brittney and her beautiful peaceful energy.  Since giving birth, Brittney has provided outstanding postpartum support.  She developed a lactation plan (which include fresh baked home made lactation cookies) to boost my milk production and I now the milk won’t stop. I’m so grateful.  My baby is in NICU and doing well and Brittney has been instrumental in giving advice and guidance.  She shared with me  questions to ask and services to request for me and baby.  I’m so grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone embarking on this motherhood journey.

Birth Availability for Brittney Kildare

= Available. Calendar last updated: 09-12-2024