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Brianna’s Birth Story: The Strength in Surrender

Posted on: May 19, 2025 | birth, Labor, Labor Doulas, Love, Motherhood, Pregnancy, VFD Team

Throughout my pregnancy, my body rehearsed for the moment to come—Braxton Hicks contractions reminding me that labor would be a dance between patience and surrender. By the time the real thing arrived, it felt different, yet familiar, as if my body already knew the way, the strength, and power within. It was the middle of the night when my baby decided it was time. Half-asleep, I went to the bathroom, . . .

Tiffany’s Birth Letter to Her Child…

Posted on: April 21, 2025 | birth, Body, Doulas, Famillies, Labor, Love, Motherhood

My Sweet Baby Rae, Birthing you will forever be one of the wildest experiences of my life. It makes sense that it had to be that way because it set me up for the wild ride that parenting has been. It’s crazy how some parts I can remember like they just happened while others are completely blurry. Going back over 13 years, I swear it felt like I was going . . .

Writing A Birth Plan

Posted on: January 6, 2025 | classes, Doulas, education, Information, Labor, Labor Doulas, Las Vegas, Pregnancy, Prenatal, VFD Team

Claudia was 36 weeks and getting down to the final stretch, and today was the prenatal appointment with her Doula Team. Up until now, Claudia and her Doula support team had called, texted, shared situationally appropriate memes, and kept in contact. Today they would all gather in the same space to discuss in detail her upcoming birthing experience and create her birth preferences plan. While Claudia set out waters and . . .

Labor Doula Support

Posted on: March 6, 2024 | birth, Birth Work, Body, Doulas, education, Friendship, Information, Labor, Labor Doulas, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Relationships, VFD Team

“Okay, so…who did you hire as your labor doula?” Brittney asked. “Oh yeah!” J’nae looked up from her plate. “My doula was AH-MAZING when I was having the twins. She knew just what to do to keep me sane and supported me even through my cesarean.” J’nae chimed in. “My WHAT?!” Claudia questioned.”What’s a Do-la?“ The trio of friends sat enjoying brunch on the sunny afternoon. It had been weeks . . .

A Labor Doula Lifestyle

Posted on: June 5, 2023 | Birth Work, Business, Community, Doulas, Famillies, Labor, Labor Doulas, Pregnancy, Relationships, Work

You have the heart. You’ve been supporting people you care about forever. You know that there’s more to your yearning to help, to provide, and to educate. You wonder if the labor doula lifestyle is a possibility for you. Being on-call, supporting a complete stranger in a time of utmost vulnerability, and preparing yourself for a doula business of sustainability and success. While the labor doula lifestyle isn’t for everyone, . . .

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