Briana was pivotal in my prenatal, birthing and postpartum journey. I was so nervous about being a first-time mom. Specifically, I was afraid I wasn’t going to have the support I needed to endure the harsh life transitions. After my first meeting with Briana, I took a huge sigh of relief. I finally had someone in my corner.   

From the get-go, Briana provides a powerful steadiness. She is experienced, professional and extremely responsive. When I went into labor, my husband and I constantly texted and called Briana. She was with us throughout the process and was by my side the minute we needed her. Briana is also great about communicating about when we wanted private family time. I always felt we were on the same page and that’s a rare dynamic with someone you’ve met just a handful of times.  

The days following the birth, I was a bit of an emotional wreck. I was very sleep deprived, anxious and depressed.

Briana was so good at soothing our baby and giving me an opportunity to catch my breath. My husband and I had our first long nap in a while during one of the first postpartum visits. At that same visit, Briana patiently showed me everything from swaddling to changing a diaper to how to do bath times. I didn’t want her to leave! 

Some of the most valuable time with Briana included her simply giving me space to talk and cry. She helped me realize some of the struggles I experienced were completely normal. She helped me become the mom I wanted to be during those tough early days.  

I give Briana the highest of recommendations. I would refer her to my closest friends and family members. If my husband and I have a second child, we wouldn’t think twice about Briana being my doula again. 

- Candace N.