Bria, The Dancing Doula

Bria, The Dancing Doula DONA-trained birth doula. Dancing for Birth Professionally Trained. Dance instructor. Physical therapist assistant. Mama. Advocate. Friend. LGBT+ friendly 💜

“In birth, we find the courage we never knew we had and the strength that was there all along.” – Marcie Macari

Hi, my name is Bria Comer. I am a birth doula, as well as a dance teacher, licensed physical therapist assistant, and a mama to my son, daughter, and dog! I am so excited that you are considering the idea of a doula. I believe that everyone deserves the support and knowledge of a birth doula to help make childbirth the beautiful journey it should be. My background in dance and physical therapy, in combination with my doula training, gives me valuable insight into the physiology of the perinatal time frame to help you embrace the power within your body. I have seen firsthand how positioning, massage techniques, intentional movement, and breath work help birthing individuals. My goal as your doula is first and foremost to support you with your needs and desires, whatever decisions you make. I am also interested in helping you learn about normal physiology and movement practices during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum to help empower and educate you. This will help you be in tune with your body and its needs as well, so you can continue to find strength and balance beyond our time together! I also use my knowledge and experience from over 6 years of working in pediatric physical therapy to help educate and guide you on normal infant development, if you are interested.

There are a number of aches and pains and issues that many just accept as part of pregnancy. A quick Google search will ...
11/11/2025

There are a number of aches and pains and issues that many just accept as part of pregnancy. A quick Google search will confirm that these things are all "normal." But why?

I'm doing Body Ready Method Pro training right now, and this thought stuck out for me. Just because it's normal doesn't mean it's necessary. Why would we accept these pains as just part of pregnancy when we could work on them, adjust them, and make not only pregnancy but also birth and postpartum easier?!

Did you know that your birth worker may be trained in analyzing and adjusting your alignment, your gait pattern, your breathing, your tension patterns? I never force any of this on clients, but as your "dancing doula" I do emphasize the power of movement to help you in whatever stage you're in! Simply being aware of your breathing pattern might lead to adjustments that better mobilize your rib cage, and thus your pelvic floor, making it easier to breathe, to birth, to just be.

10/16/2025

Wave of light day 2025

For all those who have experienced pregnancy and/or infant loss. I see you, I honor you and your sweet babe(s) who were taken too soon.

Pregnancy after loss can be a challenge. I never got to meet my first two babies, and I wonder who they would be today if I had ever gotten to. Officially this was supposed to be at 7 pm, but I absolutely wanted to continue the wave of light today to remind anyone going through the darkness right now that you are not alone, and I hope this wave of light helps you feel supported and connected.

10/07/2025

A day in the life...

I started this yesterday since I knew I had a client prenatal and we would be doing movements to help flip transverse babe, and I wanted to share.

Lots of things changed throughout the day but I had already started and I'm trying to be better about social media, so here you go haha.

🥜 because fresh is delicious
🛌 well that was unexpected
🚶‍♀️ 🐾 for fresh air and sunshine and puppy smiles
🪨 because play... and to give my back a break
📖 library for meeting and play
🧺 so many clothes
😴
👩‍🍳 more fresh food...many of which are favorites for birth/postpartum snacks!
📚 nighttime reading
💕 because co-sleeping
💪 your body is amazing!!
🦁 even if your hair is crazy

I'll definitely get a video of our movement session later to keep baby flipping!

Happy October!October babies are said to commonly be fearless and independent. Who has or is expecting an October baby? ...
10/02/2025

Happy October!

October babies are said to commonly be fearless and independent. Who has or is expecting an October baby?

Wishing you a magical month, especially as the season, the leaves, and the magic of Halloween remind us that anything is possible.......(especially if you have a doula) 😉✨️ 🎃🪄🧙‍♀️

Just in case your house is a bit more messy than you'd like, maybe this will help you feel better 😉 At any given point i...
09/07/2025

Just in case your house is a bit more messy than you'd like, maybe this will help you feel better 😉

At any given point in time, at least one of the rooms in my house looks like this. Marker on the wall, colored tape on the floor, doggies strategically trying to sleep among it. It's a lot!

Did you know, among many other things, postpartum doulas can help your house stay clean, to help the transition to new motherhood (first time or subsequent, they're both new journeys) feel a bit less intense?

(I'm great at keeping OTHER people's houses neat haha 😄)

It's okay if, instead of cleaning, you
🥪 eat
🤱 feed your kiddo
💤 sleep
🏋‍♀️ exercise
📖 read a book
📺 watch TV
🛀 take a bath/shower
🎨 paint a picture
Etc!!

It's okay to embrace the chaos of young children, and also feel a bit overwhelmed and scatterbrained because of it! Just here to say I see you, I feel for you, there is no prize for cleanest house, and you are amazing!

Happy September!What a beautiful month with many new beginnings. It may coincide with the start of school, the changing ...
09/01/2025

Happy September!

What a beautiful month with many new beginnings. It may coincide with the start of school, the changing of seasons, getting back into a routine...and, for many, a new baby!

Did you know September is the most common birth month? 👶

Wherever you're at, pregnant or TTC or starting school or traveling the world, take a moment today to breathe in the changing air, exhale what you don't need to carry with you into this new month, and wiggle your hips (whether that's to make space for baby, or to seduce your partner into making a baby, or just to feel the groove 😉 💃🏻)

Happy Labor Day! Sending all the baby vibes to everyone who goes or is hoping to go into labor today ✨️ (Posting in the ...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! Sending all the baby vibes to everyone who goes or is hoping to go into labor today ✨️

(Posting in the middle of the night in case your water broke while you were sleeping and now you're scrolling social media waiting for contractions to start...or for those whose pregnancy insomia also has them up scrolling 😉)

You are strong and powerful! Know your choices (positions and movements, pain management tools, breath support, eating and drinking during labor, and the ability to ask questions about what's being done!) and have a partner (and/or doula 😉) with you to support you and help keep you in your flow.

You've got this.

Hi! 👋 Welcome to my page 💫If you are wondering what I offer, here you go!This is just what I can bullet point. The real...
08/17/2025

Hi! 👋 Welcome to my page 💫
If you are wondering what I offer, here you go!

This is just what I can bullet point. The real doula magic is through connection, conversation, and learning your own personal needs.

I feel so fortunate to have entered this beautiful birthing world to both learn and educate, and apply my love of and experience with guided movement to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Are you thinking of hiring a doula? I would love to meet you, learn your story, and help you get the experience you deserve!

If you Google image search breastfeeding, you get mostly happy looking mamas and babies. And breastfeeding can be a happ...
08/06/2025

If you Google image search breastfeeding, you get mostly happy looking mamas and babies. And breastfeeding can be a happy and beautiful time! But it's also okay if it's hard, doesn't come as naturally as you hoped, and exhausting.

This week, we celebrate the mamas everywhere who are nourishing their babies. Know that you are strong, you are capable, and you are supported by your community.

Did you know doulas can help with lactation, and they have referral lists for more help if needed?

August began with a 1:30 am call for water breaking. Mama was intuitive, calm, assured in her decisions, and surrounded ...
08/01/2025

August began with a 1:30 am call for water breaking. Mama was intuitive, calm, assured in her decisions, and surrounded by love and family as she welcomed her beautiful baby girl at 8:13 am.

I got to see my own kiddos briefly after, before heading to a different postpartum client's house for a session of connection, nourishment, cleaning, and playing.

I am certainly exhausted, but my heart is so full with this beautiful welcome to a new month. Thank you, thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey 💖

Happy Monday morning! Sending all the birth vibes to everyone who is hoping for a July birthday for their baby(ies) 😉Her...
07/28/2025

Happy Monday morning! Sending all the birth vibes to everyone who is hoping for a July birthday for their baby(ies) 😉

Here's a quick checklist to help you get the beautiful birth experience you deserve. During birth, you might decide you don't actually want the playlist you prepared, the twinkle lights you packed, etc -- but arm yourself with the ability to stay calm, the knowledge of what's happening (plus a doula to remind you!), and the idea of all your postpartum snacks 😋, and you'll be unstoppable.

All birth is sacred and deserves support, education, preparation, and advocacy! 💖

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