Betsy the Doula

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Betsy the Doula

I'm a Certified Birth Doula, (Certified Body Ready Method Pro), and Postpartum Doula. Hi, I'm Betsy! Both were so peaceful and quick!!

Mom of 4, with the oldest being almost 10 and the youngest turning 1 in June. My passion for all things pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding started with the pregnancy of my first. As a doula, I love empowering pregnant women to take control of their prenatal preparation. I learned with my first pregnancy that birth is a huge physical feat, so I give you tools and simple movement exercises (that I wish I had back then!) which will train and balance your body specifically for the task at hand: pregnancy, birth, and recovery. Not only can this minimize symptoms and dysfunction that we are often told is “just a normal part of pregnancy,” but it also prepares the body for a more efficient birth and a smoother postpartum recovery. I gave birth at a free-standing birth center, with the support of a doula and my spouse for my births and because of the encouraging environment created by them, I came away from both births feeling supported and strong. Then, for my third (and fourth) births, I had planned home births with a Midwife. My wish is for everyone to be able to bring their baby into the world feeling supported, cared for, and prepared. I believe in the empowerment that comes from taking charge of your own labor that reveals a deeper strength you didn't know was there. I believe our bodies know how to have a baby. I believe that a strong support system is soo vital in order to have a beautiful birth experience.

10/21/2025

Don’t wait any longer!! It’s time to prepare for birth so you can enter the birth room with confidence. These are the last birth classes I’ll be teaching in 2025!!

1) I am teaching a 3-hour Body Ready Birth childbirth class THIS Saturday, Oct 25th, in TOPEKA from 1pm-4pm.

If you are due in the coming months - don’t miss this! You will have access to SO MANY amazing resources from this class and for only $197!!

This in-person hands-on class will leave you prepared and actually have an idea of what birth can look like and what birth positions and tools you can use to get through labor!!

To sign up: https://www.betsythedoula.com/brb-class

2) I am also offering a 3-part birth class series in LAWRENCE on Tuesday nights at 7pm, starting Oct 28th. (And the two subsequent Tuesdays)

We will cover Mental Prep for birth, Physical Prep for Labor - how to get your body ready, Birth Positions and comfort measures and more!!

For more info on the Lawrence birth classes: https://thrivetogetherdoulas.com/lawbirthclasses

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09/20/2025

We are starting this childbirth series this coming Tuesday, Sept 23rd! It's not too late to sign up!!

🔥 This is the childbirth class series you NEED if you are giving birth soon!! ⚠️ Limited spots for this hands-on, practical birth class!!

The Thrive Together Doulas are teaching our 3-part childbirth series in Overland Park starting next week, Sept 23rd. It will be on Tuesday nights starting at 6:30pm.

➡️ More about it:

Sept 23rd - Class 1: Mental Prep
- Nurture a positive mindset for birth,
- Learn breathing & relaxation techniques for labor

Sept 30th - Class 2: Physical Prep
- Practice simple exercises to: release tension & promote labor progression.

Oct 7th - Class 3: Comfort Techniques & Birth Positions
- KNOW the stages of labor
and what to do,
- Feel prepared when labor begins
with birth positions and practical tips
- Learn hands-on techniques
to help baby’s journey & provide comfort

You can sign up here! https://thrivetogetherdoulas.com/classes

The price for all three classes is only $197!! If you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM!!

07/21/2025

I'm teaching my Body Ready Birth Workshop again in August. I have two options: virtual, or meeting in-person in Kansas City!

If you are pregnant, this is a class you NEED to take, whether this is your first baby or not.

With this class you also get:

- 16 page Student Handbook
- Quick reference PDFs
- Video Movement flows for each level of the pelvis to GET YOUR BODY READY

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07/20/2025

I'm still working on the website for Thrive Together Doulas, but this page sums up WHY I do what I do, and the mission behind Thrive Together Doulas!

Birth Doula, Postpartum doulas Serving pregnant women in Lawrence, Topeka, and the Kansas City area. childbirth education classes.

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Lawrence, KS

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https://doulamatch.net/profile/14565/betsy-pool, http://betsythedoula.com/

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Hi, I'm Betsy! I'm a wife and mom to 3 boys. My passion for all things pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding started with the pregnancy of my first. I LOVE to research, plan, and prepare. I gave birth at a free-standing birth center, with the support of a doula and my husband for my first 2 births and because of the encouraging environment created by them, I came away from both births feeling supported and strong. I gave birth to my third son at home, under the care of a certified midwife and with doula support. My wish is for every woman to be able to bring her baby into the world feeling supported, cared for, and prepared. I believe in the empowerment that comes from a woman taking charge of her labor that reveals a deeper strength within her that she never knew was there. I believe our bodies know how to have a baby. I believe that a strong support system offered to mothers, through their partner’s and a doula’s presence, can help them have a beautiful experience (whether natural or medicated) that they will relive the rest of their lives. I believe in Mothers and I believe in birth!