What is Birth Vibe LLC?
We are an all-inclusive team of doulas, photographers and birth professionals who assist families alongside their preconception-to-postpartum journey. By listening, educating and respecting preferences, families can feel confident to trust their bodies, their intuition and their providers for a safe and supported, positive milestone.
When and why did you establish Birth Vibe?
I was 19 years old when I was pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester of pregnancy, I suffered from a severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that affects 2 percent of pregnant women. I was looking forward to giving birth. Unfortunately, this too was an unsettling experience. My providers didn’t give me the opportunity to make informed decisions and I struggled to find my voice to advocate for myself. After my discharge from the hospital, it was difficult to find support for breastfeeding, general education or support for new or young parents. This experience was supposed to be life-changing, empowering, but I was left with guilt, shame and postpartum depression.
Ten years later, when I became pregnant with my son, I started educating myself on everything surrounding pregnancy, birth and babies. My partner and I hired a team of midwives, and a postpartum doula. It brought a change of pace, support, education and advocacy, which was exactly what I needed to feel empowered and safe. Giving birth is never a fun time, but giving options and respect to families can turn a traumatic experience into an empowering one.
This moment was the conception of Birth Vibe and I immediately started training as a birth doula through Doulas of North America (DONA).
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Who are your clients?
Pregnant and expecting families of any age, with diverse backgrounds. We serve mothers and their families who give birth at home or in the hospital of their choice, across Provincetown, Cape Cod, Sagamore, Plymouth, the South Coast, the South Shore and beyond.
We offer a variety of support that is within reach to any household budget. By working towards grant funding and community partnerships, we hope to make even more services available to our direct communities. We currently offer a flexible payment structure to underserved and often discriminated-against communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Low Income and Families in Recovery). Everyone should have access to education, advocacy and quality care.
What is unique about Birth Vibe?
We are a one-stop pregnancy, birth and baby resource center!
We take pride in our high standards, and are always looking for ways to make a difference for birthing families. We work locally and virtually with families who need support, and organizations who assist with community funding, but also with legislation to get new laws made for a better maternal health outcome for all.
Our support services include Virtual Classes, Hypnobirthing Meditation, Birth Plan and Baby Registry Assistance, Nursery Organization and Nesting Support, Birth Coaching or Doula Support, Placenta Encapsulation or Gardening, Car Seat Safety, Babywearing and Cloth Diaper Support, Postpartum Doula and Overnight Support, Bengkung Belly Binding, Blessings and Healing Ceremonies, Parents and Infant Groups, Full Doula Coverage and additional resources for parents.
In addition, Birth Vibe offers photography sessions, capturing each new milestone, such as pregnancy announcements, showers and reveals, birth photography and more.
What is the best thing about your job?
Have you ever felt that divine sensation that the world put you right where you are meant to be? It’s the best feeling, and it’s exactly how I feel about Birth Vibe. I have always been a free-range individual, changing career paths multiple times in my young adult life. But I believe each one of those past opportunities shaped me into a multi-talented, career-driven individual with the tools and determination I needed to make Birth Vibe a success. Each step leads to genuine connections, new friends and a growing passion to improve birth experiences.
Plus, if you’ve never caught a whiff of that new baby smell, you won’t understand. Fun fact – babies release a chemical from the top of their head which triggers dopamine receptors in a way that promotes a calm in the caregiver. Rumor has it this sweet smell can be addicting and, while doulas are not actually sniffing new babies, we do get the opportunity to watch families grow, and hold their hands on this life-changing journey.
What’s next for Birth Vibe?
We are hosting ongoing classes each Saturday starting in February. The classes are taught by local birth professionals and are perfect for any expecting family, or as the perfect gift for a friend, family or upcoming baby shower! You can find out more information about the classes and purchase tickets at BirthVibe.Eventbrite.com.
We have availability and are still accepting birth and photography clients for Spring 2023. Email us to schedule your free consultation or to book services at Support@BirthVibe.org or visit www.BirthVibe.org.
