MyBirth

Learn about your pregnancy and birth. Work with doulas that will help realize the birth that's right for you. Build community. Explore your birth options.

It is an incredible gift to help a family welcome new life into the world. At MyBirth, we cherish the opportunity to support you through your journey to parenthood, whether you're welcoming your first child or introducing a sibling to your family. After a combined 20 years of doula experienced, we have all learned one certain thing: there is no right way to birth, just what is right for you. At the end, you will confidently say, "This was My Birth."

11/12/2025

I attended my 400th birth a few months ago, with this really sweet repeat family. As doulas, we kinda go into second births thinking they’ll be a little more straightforward, maybe faster too. This mom worked hard laboring at home and then arriving at the hospital feeling very good about how much work she had done. Because of her last experience, she didn’t want to know her cervical dilation, but was fine for me or her husband to know. As time went on, the midwife and I suspected baby may be in a posterior position and we started doing things intentionally to see what movement he could do. Again, because of similar experiences last time, this mom was very proactive about positioning at the end of her pregnancy. As we’re into the next day, it becomes clear that her dilation is staying pretty much the same and baby is having trouble moving well.
As mom was open to hearing more about what we were seeing and to give full disclosure for her decision making, she decided that she would need a little more help to get this baby to be born. An epidural and later Pitocin was on board and we continued all the position changes in her bed and with a peanut ball that we could think of. After getting to full dilation and help from the OB resident with manual rotation, he was almost anterior, but not quite. After many hours pushing, it was the realization that no one really saw coming. After a previous vaginal birth (that was really hard fought) this baby just couldn’t come this way.

There are so many emotions that come with this unexpected change. Yes, a cesarean can always happen, because birth is unpredictable, but it is less likely once you’ve had a vaginal birth. We switched gears to process this change. I’m always in awe of moms who are able to take in the reality of the moment, feel their feelings, but also accept that this is what their baby is saying they need. This is what this mom did. She met her baby with strength, surrounded in love, and trusting something that felt a little scary. I have always felt as a doula that I want your birth to feel safe, supported and informed. —> Cont. in Comments

11/07/2025

My Birth Class ~ ACCELERATED DECEMBER 2025 - Two weeks on Thur. evenings & Sun. afternoons at the MyBirth Community Studio

A doula’s guide to empowered, supported, evidence based birth practices. Get your education in before the holidays!
Class One: Your birth goals, nutrition & health, how our babies grow, how our bodies open, the stages of labor
Class Two: Comfort measures for labor, helpful tips for laboring at home & in the hospital
Class Three: Common interventions in pregnancy & birth, finding flexibility in birth, labor with an epidural, family centered cesareans
Class Four: Life with your newborn & feeding

REGISTER: https://mybirthrva.com/classes-education —> LINK IN BIO

11/05/2025

Did you know we’re the only studio in Richmond that offers yoga, massage, education, support groups, and doula services—all under one roof?
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Imagine meeting a new friend at Saturday’s lactation class, then grabbing coffee and exploring vintage shops—right next door to our Scott’s Addition hub.
Come see why so many growing families are making us part of their village.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at MyBirth.

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Our birth herbs are available for purchase at our studio, or on Etsy.

A soothing herbal soaking bath that promotes healing by significantly reducing the pain and swelling that comes after a vaginal birth.

10oz of our specialized herbal blend:
+ Three ounces of whole and ground cloves means maximum benefit of their anesthetic and antimicrobial properties
+ One ounce of ethically and sustainably sourced Ground Myrrh Gum to heal tears/bruising, limit infection and bacteria, and reduce swelling.. plus six ounces of loose herbs:
+ Uva Ursi has antiseptic and astringent properties
+ Lavender is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and has soothing aromatic properties
+ Rosemary is anti-inflammatory, relieves muscle pain, and improves circulation
+ Yarrow is antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, and speeds healing of damaged tissues
+ Comfrey soothes muscle aches, sore muscles and ligaments, and minor skin irritations
+ Calendula Flowers helps burns, bruises, and cuts heal faster, and to fight the minor infections they cause

10/25/2025

Our next My Birth Class series begins the first Sunday in November at 2pm, and is taught at the MyBirth studio in Scott’s Addition with . Join us for 12 hours of comprehensive, evidence-based, doula created childbirth education. Though we have a strong emphasis on low-intervention birth and/or birth without an epidural, we thoroughly prepare students for ALL types of birth. Hope you can join us! www.MyBirthRVA.com —> Register under “Classes & Education” *gorgeous belly by

10/17/2025

MyBirth’s free lactation support group will be held on Monday, October 20th at 10am. This group is lead by Sara Krivanec, CLC and IBCLC student. Pop on to ask any questions, share your journey and meet other lactating parents. Email Sara.mybirthrva@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

10/03/2025

Hi there! I’m Sara Krivanec, a birth doula coming up on 25 years, childbirth birth educator and lactation counselor at MyBirth. I’m taking less births now and attending repeat clients, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) hopefuls, and new clients having subsequent babies (2nd, 3rd, ect…).

Here’s my availability looking into winter and spring of 2026. My Doulamatch link is in my bio. I can’t wait to support you and your growing family! ✨

10/01/2025

Did you know we’re the only studio in Richmond that offers yoga, massage, education, support groups, and doula services—all under one roof?
🤰🏻🤰🏾🤰💕
Imagine meeting a new friend at Monday prenatal yoga, then grabbing coffee and exploring vintage shops—right next door to our Scott’s Addition hub.
Come see why so many growing families are making us part of their village.

09/27/2025

We are so proud of this MyBirth doula client who took “Stay with your Breath” to the next level. She was so calm and in the zone that she unintentionally had her baby at home instead of at the hospital with her midwife and doula!! The birth went so smoothly and mom and baby were great the entire time. We were also impressed with her husband, whose energy helped her feel safe and secure. What a birth- what a VBAC!! ♥️

✨posted w/ permission & featuring the new MyBirth labor and postpartum jug

09/18/2025

You’re invited to the first ever Peri Meet Up at MyBirth on Oct 18! We have so many options and supports for the perinatal and postpartum period, but what about for what’s next?

Join us for a fun, welcoming evening to talk, learn, laugh and connect over the complexities of Perimenopause & Menopause. We’ll have some good food (suggested donation), real talk and hopefully you’ll leave feeling more supported and with more options & resources.

30 somethings and postmenopause please come too! Babes in arms are welcome ~ but tonight is about us!!

09/14/2025

My Birth Stories will meet on Wednesday, October 1 from 6-8pm. Facilitated by Sara Krivanec, MyBirth certified doula, lactation counselor & birth educator.

Location:
MyBirth Community Studio
1726 Altamont Ave. Suite 4
Richmond, VA 23230

Are you currently pregnant and preparing for your best birth and postpartum? Come meet with other pregnant parents to build confidence and expectations that an informed, joyful and safe birth experience is possible. A healthy outcome and a satisfying birth experience are not mutually exclusive. Let’s build trust and community through hearing positive birth stories! ✨

Please join us for a free, informative, and inspiring evening. You do not need to be a MyBirth client or student to attend. Come learn about evidence-based birth and the strength of birthing families! Spread the word, bring a friend! Email Sara.mybirthrva@gmail.com with any questions. *Image posted w/ permission 💕

Address

1726 Altamont Avenue Ste 2
Richmond, VA
23230

Telephone

+18044049655

Website

http://www.mybirthrva.com/

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It is an incredible gift to help a family welcome new life into the world. At MyBirth, we cherish the opportunity to support you through your journey to parenthood, whether you're welcoming your first child or introducing a sibling to your family. After a combined 50 years of doula experience, we have all learned one certain thing: there is no right way to birth, just what is right for you. At the end, you will confidently say, "This was My Birth."