VFD Team Blog Posts

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, . . .

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 . . .

Small Business Appreciation

Posted on: December 2, 2024 | Birth Work, Business, Community, Friendship, Information, Las Vegas, VFD Team

You know that special “off-the-wall” eatery that you just love as your own little utopia? Or that salon that has the best conversation, cozy environment, and stylists that knock your socks off? What about the support you received during your labor and postpartum that you feel that you could have been lost without? Have you sang their praises to your friends yet? Did you rush over to their Yelp or . . .

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 . . .

Joining An Agency

Posted on: November 4, 2023 | Birth Work, Business, Community, Doulas, Information, Labor Doulas, Las Vegas, Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum Doulas, VFD Team, Work

Working as a successful doula takes consistency, perseverance, and business planning. Being your own boss and running a business takes heart, and isn’t for the weak of heart. Running a thriving agency takes navigating availibilies, juggling client loads for the various services, and maintaining traction for the business when the ebbs and flows of the work load fluctuates constantly. No matter the way in which one decides to take on . . .

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