Breathe Birth Services

02/26/2026

You always thought pregnancy would feel peaceful.

Instead… it’s 3 a.m. Google searches.
Replaying appointments in your head.
Smiling and saying “I’m fine” when you don’t feel fine.

But what you actually crave?

To wake up steady.
To walk into appointments clear.
To feel calm in the room when it matters most.
To know someone is in your corner — not just medically, but emotionally.

You don’t want more information.

You want confidence.
You want peace.
You want to feel powerful instead of unsure.

That’s what support is supposed to feel like.

If you’re craving steady, personal support through your pregnancy and birth... message me “STEADY.” 🩷

02/23/2026

Let's chat delayed cord clamping... How long was your babies cord clamp delayed? Do you know the risks and benefits?

02/21/2026

✨ What Is a Due Date… Really? ✨

A “due date” isn’t an expiration date.
It’s an estimate.

Traditionally, providers calculate your estimated due date (EDD) as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period. But here’s what many families don’t realize:

👉 Only a small percentage of babies are actually born on their exact due date.
👉 Pregnancy length varies from woman to woman.
👉 There is a normal range of time when healthy babies are born.

Research shows that for first-time moms especially, it’s very common to still be pregnant at 40 weeks. Many go into labor naturally closer to 41 weeks and beyond.

⚖️ The important part?
There’s a balance between patience and safety.

Risks can increase after 41 weeks, which is why good monitoring, informed conversations, and individualized care matter so much.

This is why I remind my clients:

Your body is not on a timer.
Your baby is not “late” at 40 weeks.
And informed decision-making is powerful.

As your doula, my role is to:
✔️ Help you understand your options
✔️ Support you through monitoring conversations
✔️ Encourage evidence-based choices
✔️ Remind you that your birth is not a deadline

Due dates are helpful.
But they are not destiny. 🩷

My most common suggestion to my clients and women in general is to give the people around you the due month or maybe a 1-2 Week later date to save your sanity from well meaning people.

02/19/2026

There is so much strength in this photo. 🤍

This mama planned a home birth, trusted her body, and when the moment called for it, she trusted her resources too. Choosing a home birth transfer is not a failure — it’s wisdom. It’s discernment. It’s a mother doing exactly what she’s meant to do: making the best decision for her baby and herself.

This is one of the many reasons a doula matters. When plans shift, I don’t. I’m there to help bridge communication, provide steady support, protect the birth space, and remind a mama of her strength — no matter the setting. Home or hospital, calm and confident support makes all the difference.

Birth isn’t about a location. It’s about safety, support, and being surrounded by a team that honors your choices.

Utilizing your resources isn’t giving up. It’s powerful. 💛

And this mama....She is strong! 💪🏼

02/18/2026

I'm so excited to offer the Evidence Based Birth doula workbook for each of my clients. We will use this together and seperate to understand exactly what goes on during the prenatal visits and wether or not it is evidence based. Same with the birth! You will gain valuable Knowledge and confidence to be able to voice your wishes and back them up. This workbook comes with dozens of the famous EBB one page sheets to explain so many decisions you will have to make.

02/04/2026

I'm so excited to announce I'm now Brandi Thompson, LPN, CLD (CBI), CVD (TVL)

That's a certified Vaginal Birth after cesarean childbirth doula!

If you are someone you know are navigating this choice this year, I'd love to be considered as your doula!

One of the main ways to have a successful VBAC is support! Don't go at this alone.

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01/23/2026

Powerful evidence for doula support in labor. I.E. a doula 🫶🏼

Dr. John Kennell, who co-authored one of the first studies continuous labor support, said in reference to continuous doula support:

"If anyone said that a new drug or electronic device could reduce problems associated with fetal distress and labor progress to a third, or even that it would shorten labor by half and facilitate mother-baby interaction after the birth, there would be a stampede to make sure this new drug or equipment was available in every maternity unit in the country, whatever the cost involved." (Kennel, Kalus, Robertson, & Hinkley, 1991)

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01/21/2026

Throwback to placenta pick up in the snow last year! Rain, sleet, snow, sunshine... Breathe Birth Services is at your service!

Babies don't stop because of the weather! Headed with hubby to pick up a placenta in the snow ❄️❄️