Our Barefoot Birth doulas work together very similarly to our midwifery model of care but instead of three midwives and a student, you receive support from two doulas, Brandi Morales and Vanessa Kekuewa.

What is a Doula? If you’re pregnant and on the internet you may have come across the word “Doula”, questioning what they are, and what they do, but also, “do I need one?!”

A doula is a person who provides emotional, informational, and physical support during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Ok, but what does that mean?

A dedicated postpartum doula is just what the Tampa Bay Area has needed! Gaetane is here to provide support, love, and some much needed extra hands for families who have just welcomed new babes into their homes! 

This is a birth story from a doula client of mine turned midwifery client of Charlie's. A big part of my role as a doula prenatally is giving families information and then holding the space for them to make decisions about their care. I can't tell anyone how to give birth, I can only support the way they want to do it. I want all families to feel good about the support they've chosen. I am so happy that this mama didn't give up looking for the care she wanted during this important time. I'm so grateful she decided to share her VBAC after Special Scar (VBASS) story here with all of you. -Mary Catherine

My VBAC baby is 12 weeks old and I finally have my birth story together to share! Here is my HBAC after special scar story...

It was such an honor to walk with this family as they planned their VBAC. Brooke is a fitness coach who has made amazing positive health changes with her family and for her pregnancy, and helps others do the same. Always inspired and so faithful, I never doubted their commitment to giving this birth a chance to be everything they wanted it to be. Brooke's labor came on fast and furious, but her sweet sunny-side-up positioned girl decided to keep us on our toes as labor slowed and sped throughout that day. Reading this again reminds me of how much strength and calm was present, and how all things are possible when we give families the support and space to believe in themselves.