Young Birth-Professional Birth Support

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So incredibly thankful for each client and each birth. Every single family & their stories teach me something new about birth work, people, and myself.

I’ll never get over how grateful I am for the opportunity to support families during such a transformative, vulnerable time.

Bringing calm, confident energy is always my goal.

Thank you to each family who has asked (& continues to ask) me to support them!!

Eleven years ago, a simple coffee date changed the trajectory of my life.

Today, I am honored to walk alongside families as they navigate one of life’s most transformative seasons—cultivating confidence, encouraging informed choices, and supporting growth. 🤍

✨ Doula Pro Tip: Pack for the different stages, not just the destination.

If you’re planning a hospital birth, consider packing separate bags for:

🩺 Triage/Labor – essentials you’ll want right away
🤱 Birth Bag – comfort items and labor tools
💗 Postpartum Bag – everything you’ll need after baby arrives

You can also combine the triage and birth bag if you prefer to keep things concise.

Planning a home birth? Pack a small hospital bag just in case. Having essentials ready can provide peace of mind if plans change.

Wanted to let you all know that I’m having a Prep4Birth™️ class this Saturday from 8am-11am!

It is conveniently located off of Topside Road, so perfect if you are coming from Maryville or Knoxville.

I’ll help you prepare for your birth day - we will go over exercises that will help your body & mind prepare! We will also discuss comfort measures, baby’s positioning, and different positions to try during labor!

If you are interested, please send me a message or register here: https://form.jotform.com/Young_Kristen/kristen-young-classes

One of my favorite parts of being a doula is witnessing partners grow into their role.

Support doesn’t begin when labor starts, and it doesn’t end when the baby arrives. It often begins long before labor and deepens throughout pregnancy—through conversations, childbirth education, questions, preparation, and learning together. It continues through labor with encouragement, advocacy, and a steady presence. And it carries on into postpartum through sleepless nights, shared responsibilities, and caring for both baby and one another.

I have the incredible honor of witnessing partners become calm, confident, and deeply connected support people. I see the hand squeezes, whispered encouragement, quiet tears, and unwavering belief—and it never gets old.

It is such a privilege to witness couples learn, grow, and step into parenthood together.

Birth is rarely just the story of one person; it’s often the story of a team discovering their strength and growing together.🤍

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I found myself thinking a lot about labor and my role as a doula during our recent trip to Dollywood.

Let me explain:

🎢The build-up is often the hardest part.

Standing in line, watching other people go first, wondering what it will feel like.

Whether it’s your first roller coaster or your first contraction, anticipation can feel overwhelming.

🎢Sometimes closing your eyes helps.

When we reached the top of the drop line, I closed mine. I took myself somewhere else and focused on my breathing.

In labor, many moms do the same thing—tuning out distractions and turning inward. It’s not about avoiding the experience; it’s about finding what helps you cope.

🎢You can do anything for two minutes.

My kids wanted to ride all the rides, and with each one, I felt a little more nauseous (contractions, anyone?). But their excitement kept me going.

More than once, I found myself asking the attendant, “How long is this ride?”

Knowing I can do anything for two minutes made it manageable. (Remember those wall sits in Prep4Birth™️?!) Thanks, !

🎢Support matters.

Sitting beside my youngest on her first coaster, I reminded her to breathe, soften her shoulders, and keep her eyes on me. I even caught myself saying, “It’ll be over soon.” 😬 (you won’t catch me saying this at your birth)!

Support matters not because someone can do the work for you, but because support changes how the experience feels.

🎢Confidence often comes after the ride.

When it was over, my kids couldn’t stop smiling. They wanted more.

The thing that felt impossible ten minutes earlier had become something they were proud of.

Birth often works the same way.

❗️Birth and roller coasters aren’t exactly the same, but they do share something important: they can become more manageable because someone is beside you.

A doula doesn’t take away the intensity of labor. We provide encouragement, perspective, reassurance, and support when things feel uncertain.

By the end of the ride, my daughter was proud of herself. It may have been scary, but she did it.

And sometimes that’s where confidence comes from—realizing afterward that you were capable all along.

It’s the little things 💕🥰

What tiny details from those early days do you still hold onto?