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Brianna-Aline Backhaus

HerWay

Bakersfield, CA Service range 75 miles Serving Bakersfield CA, and Tehachapi CA

https://www.instagram.com/babackhaus/?hl=en

Birth Fee

$2000 to $2500

Birth Fee

$2000 to $2500


Birth Doula Experience

6 years and 104 births attended


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, December 2019

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 2 to 5

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I am familiar with Adventist Health and Mercy South West, I am open to working in other locations.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
I love the Bakersfield Birth Center.

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I am open to attending home births with in a 1hr and 30min drive from my house in both Bakersfield and Tehachapi.


Special Services Offered

  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Parenting consulting

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I am a birth assistant and student midwife looking to support the birth community while I finish my education. I specialize in first-time moms, physical support in labor, mental support in labor, those seeking a birth without unnecessary interventions, and breast/chest feeding education. I offer birth photos, discussion of childbirth-related fears, education on comfort measures, and support postpartum.

Fee Details

I will be on call for your birth starting at 36 weeks until 42 weeks. I will be available for text message questions and phone conversations after the signed contract is in my possession and the deposit is paid. It is typical but not necessary to have these periodically throughout your pregnancy, usually before or after your prenatal appointment with your midwife or obstetrician. I will meet with you twice prenatally either on zoom or at your home, once at about 30 weeks and once at about 35 weeks. I will be on call to support you during your birth. Hospital policy notwithstanding we will proceed with virtual support. I will do one postpartum follow-up at your home and I will continue to be available for phone support through 3 weeks postpartum. The follow-up appointment is unnecessary but allows us to troubleshoot baby feeding and have a moment to process the birth.

Service Area

Bakersfield, CA Service range 75 miles Serving Bakersfield CA, and Tehachapi CA

Client Testimonials for Brianna-Aline Backhaus

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Cielo Benítez

3/9/2023

Bri was always there for me during my labor. She would ask me if I needed anything and made sure I was okay. I really felt like she helped my labor be more easy. She educated me on any questions I would ask during my prenatal visits and after labor as well! 

Leah Lynn Simmons

1/27/2023

Brianna is an excellent doula, wise, experienced, and intuitive. My labor did not go as planned, and Brianna stayed by our sides and was supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her, and will forever be thankful for having her be a part of such an important moment in our lives.

Anna

1/5/2023

Bri was present at my birth at the birthing center in Bakersfield. The whole time of my pregnancy to the labor and delivery she has always been super supportive, has a very calming aurora, and easy to talk to and warm up to. I did not feel ashamed or embarrassed at all in her presence. She helped me and reassured me the whole time, was very helpful to my husband, and was very tender and loving to my little boy! So blessed to have had her help during my first birth. Made it so fast and easy ?? 

Juliana

11/26/2022

I worked with Brianna during the birth of my third baby. She is kind, easy to talk to, and I really appreciated her calm presence through what ended up being medically complicated birth. When I met with her prenatally she was insightful and knowledgeable. 

Audrey E.

11/26/2022

Bri was such an amazing doula to work with and made our birthing experience peaceful! She is very knowledgeable about female anatomy and the birthing process and well as the baby's positioning inutero. Our previous babies pregnancies were in OBGYN care, and I can tell you the difference between that and having a doula is astronomical! Bri treats you with respect and affection and was constantly teaching us about the birthing process at each appointment. Whenever a pelvic exam was done, it was always done with my consent and Bri explained every step of the way. She treats you as a fellow human being and not "a patient". During my laboring time, Bri was quiet but I always felt her presence. any time she needed to check the baby's heart tones, she gently put her hand on me and let me know she was about to check. I also requested a pelvic exam for dilation during labor and Bri was patient and kind and waited until I was between contractions and was very gentle. When I started to give birth bri was right there gently guiding and instructing me when I needed to maneuver because of the baby's shoulder distocia. The way Bri treats you is like family, and I'm so glad to have had her present during my prenatal checks and at my sons birth. I can't recommend her enough!

Birth Availability for Brianna-Aline Backhaus

= Available. Calendar last updated: 01-12-2024