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Why Choose a Birth Doula Team?

Doula Erin with client in labor.
Birth doula Emilie with client in labor.
Doula Erin with client in labor bath tub

Two Doulas, Always On Call for You

At ItsaBelly, you’re never relying on just one person to be available for your birth. We pair you with two birth doulas who share on-call responsibilities, so when your labor begins, you’re guaranteed a familiar, prepared, and trusted professional by your side. From the moment you join our care, both doulas work with you—sharing your hopes, answering your questions, and preparing you for a birth experience that’s calm, informed, and uniquely yours.

Your Birth, Your Way—With Two Doulas By Your Side

Your Birth Doula Care

Doula Erin with client in labor.

We believe in balancing the art and science of birth support. You’ll receive evidence-based information, practical tools, and compassionate presence every step of the way.

Your care includes:

  • Two prenatal visits to plan your birth preferences and comfort measures.

  • 24/7 on-call support for both you and your partner as your due date approaches.

  • Continuous labor support—emotional reassurance, physical comfort, and advocacy for your wishes.

  • Postpartum phone support daily or when needed 
  • One postpartum follow-up visit to check in on recovery, emotional well-being, and infant feeding.

Specialized Surrogacy Support

Surrogacy is a uniquely beautiful and layered journey, and we know it requires a special kind of care. At ItsaBelly, we provide on-call support for both the gestational carrier and the intended parents. Unlike our standard doula care—where only one doula attends the birth—with surrogacy, both of your on-call doulas are present.

One doula focuses entirely on the laboring person, offering physical comfort, emotional reassurance, and advocacy throughout labor and delivery. The other doula is dedicated to supporting the intended parents, helping them feel informed, included, and prepared for those first unforgettable moments with their baby.

This two-doula model ensures that everyone involved feels cared for, supported, and seen—making the birth experience as smooth, respectful, and connected as possible.

Birth Doula Training

A birth doula’s care comes from a unique blend of compassion, skill, and experience—and at ItsaBelly, we make sure our doulas have all three. Every ItsaBelly birth doula is trained to walk with you through pregnancy, labor, birth, and early postpartum recovery with steady hands and an open heart.

Our training prepares doulas to:

  • Understand how the body changes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum so they can explain what’s happening and offer timely support.

  • Use optimal fetal positioning techniques to encourage smoother, more comfortable labor progress.

  • Provide emotional support through the highs and lows of pregnancy and birth.

  • Offer a variety of natural comfort measures and pain management tools to help you cope during labor.

  • Guide you through hospital and birth center procedures, so you can make informed choices that align with your birth plan.

  • Deliver specialized care for cesarean births, VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean), and unique or complex birth scenarios.

  • Support the transition into parenthood with newborn care, breastfeeding help, and early feeding guidance.

We are committed to continuous education and evidence-based care so that when your doula walks through the door, you can trust they are ready for anything—while staying fully focused on your birth journey.

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