What is a doula?

As a doula my goal is to provide you with physical, emotional, and evidence based support as you desire to help you achieve a satisfying and fulfilling birth experience. I can provide reassurance, perspective, make suggestions, assist with massage, positioning, pain relief techniques, and more. I do NOT provide any medical advice or advice that should be used in place of such. I am an independent doula. I do not work with an agency, I am hired solely by individuals seeking support with their pregnancy and labor. I will be with you through pregnancy, labor, and a short time postpartum. You are welcome to call/text/ email me any questions during pregnancy and I will get you with you as soon as I can. My job is to help you be as prepared as possible to navigate your birth and proudly assist you the whole way through.

Brooke Tank, labor doula, photographed performing a double hip squeeze on a laboring mother.

The counter pressure from a double hip squeeze helps mitigate the pain from contractions both during pregnancy and labor.