​​Hey, ya'll! I'm Bianca and I'm a New Orleans raised certified doula, postpartum placenta specialist, yoga instructor, childbirth educator and aromatherapist. I offer comfortable, authentic and non-judgmental support for families of all backgrounds in and around the New Orleans area. I don't believe in a "right" or "wrong" way to birth, but I do believe the most important aspect of your birth experience is how you're made to feel during the process. I love working with the entire family to create a cohesive birth team and I believe professional doula support should be accessible and affordable to all growing families. Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can get overwhelming. My role as your doula is to help make your pregnancy, labor and postpartum experience as empowered, informative, positive and memorable as possible. 

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
John H. Kennell, MD

What's a doula?

​Doulas are a non medical source of education and support for families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period and have been utilized by families for centuries. Clinical studies show that people who choose to have a doula present during the birthing process have shorter labors and report an overall more positive birth experience. An educated and certified labor doula can reduce anxiety and pain by utilizing a multitude of techniques including acupressure, massage, breathing techniques, position changes, aromatherapy and the art of the rebozo. Doulas provide information about your birth decisions, help you ask or answer questions, and assist you by explaining the different interventions available to you without personal bias. Utilizing a certified doula during the postpartum period has been shown to improve feelings of security and self-confidence for new parents, greatly improve breastfeeding success and decrease the risk of postpartum depression. Doulas are clinically proven to be a valuable asset for growing families. The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, the American Pregnancy Association and the World Health Organization all acknowledge, support and recommend professional doula support.
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SERVICES

LABOR & BIRTH
​SUPPORT
Continuous support during labor and birth. This services includes a prenatal and postpartum visit, envisioning and creating a birth plan and 24 hour on-call availability during your pregnancy.
​PRENATAL & POSTPARTUM YOGA
​In-home private classes and studio group classes to help prepare your body for childbirth, reduce postpartum recovery time, improve sleep and decrease anxiety.
PLACENTA
​ENCAPSULATION
Professional, safe and science based in-home placenta encapsulation. Your placenta is steamed, dehydrated and encapsulated into a daily supplement with the goal of increasing milk production and energy levels postpartum.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
​Private classes specifically tailored to you and your partner's needs taught in the comfort of your own home. Classes include childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby education.
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Is your family growing?

Let's work together.
(504) 473-1846
​doulabianca@outlook.com