Lauren and Bryen work as a Doula team with a broader network of backup Doulas and new Doula mentees for many reasons. Here are just a few:
- SKILL SETS: Each Doula brings their own lived experiences and offerings to the work. For instance, Lauren has been a LMSW for 10 years and Bryen, Certified Full Spectrum Doula & Lactation Consultant fulfills her passion for ensuring every family member is fed by preparing meals and supporting infant feeding (chestmilk and/or formula). Depending on our clients’ needs and wishes, we generally share prenatal and postpartum visits as well as share on-call birth support 24/7.
- TIMING: Doulas are needed at any hour of the day (with or without notice) and we want to protect any Doula from working more than 8+ hours. For that reason, we can tag team and give the other Doula some time to rest.
- BACKUP: It is a best practice to always have a backup Doula in case of any unforeseen emergency. In fact, that’s how we got started together in 2021! By formalizing our partnership, we are able to seamlessly keep one another in the know and provide opportunities for clients to meet the partner/backup Doula just in case…
Still have questions? We’d love to talk. Reach out to bldoulacare@gmail.com
Doula Care by B & L 