Experience & Credentials:
Birth Doula, Harbor Birth Institute
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology
Child/Adult CPR Certified (AHA)
Postpartum Doula Training Certification, Inner Sun and Moon (in progress)
Childbirth Educator Training Certification, Birth Arts International (in progress)
OR Certified Doula, Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
VBAC Link Certified Doula
Continuing Education on VBAC Births
Continuing Education on Inclusive Care
Owner, Embrace Birth Co.
Mother to Clayton, Parker and Harrison
Meet brianna
Brianna (she/her) lives outside of Nashville with her wife and three boys. Brianna is originally from Pennsylvania, but has lived in the Nashville area since she was a child and is happy to call this area her home.
Brianna has known that she was meant to be in birth work since she was a young child, and has had the honor of holding plenty of friends and family member’s hands as they welcomed their own children into the world throughout the years. As a child, she was often watching “A Birth Story” on TLC instead of regular cartoons. As Brianna grew, that passion continued to grow and she soon realized that becoming a doula was her calling in life. Brianna graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in sociology. She performed her undergraduate research thesis on the risk factors and statistical findings of Postpartum Depression and is an advocate for mental health and trauma-informed care. After bringing her youngest son into the world in May of 2020, Brianna completed her doula training shortly after.
Since then, Brianna has had the honor of sharing space with multiple families and has experienced a wide variety of different births. She comes home from each birth feeling a strong passion and honor to share space with her clients during a vulnerable and transformative time. Brianna believes in the body’s natural physiological process of birth while empowering families with informed choices so that they can make the decisions that feel best for them. Brianna is well-versed in evidence-based practices and she is able to provide birthing parents with the info they need for informed consent. As an LGBTQIA+ ally, Brianna believes that inclusivity regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation should be a standard practice.
When Brianna is not working, she can be found doing school work for her graduate degree, outside or hiking with her three children, kayaking, watching a new TV show, or drinking coffee. Brianna is currently pursuing her Postpartum Doula Certification and Childbirth Educator Training to further serve her clients.
“Our doula, Brianna, was amazing. Having a doula was one of the best decisions we made along our pregnancy journey. After just one meeting we knew she was the doula for us. She understood us both individually and as a couple, our goals and birth plan, and she was the perfect fit for our energy and sense of humor. Brianna is extremely knowledgeable and made sure we understood everything that was happening throughout the entire pregnancy. Our labor/delivery did not go exactly as we had planned but Brianna was there to help guide us and provide support. Our experience was amazing with Brianna and should we ever have another little one, we want her on that journey with us as well.”
“Amazing experience with East Nashville Doulas. Our doula, Brianna, was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. As first-time parents, we didn’t know what to expect; but Brianna was by our side the entire way, offering guidance and knowledge. It was such a comfort having her with us.”
“Our doula, Brianna, was absolutely amazing. I was in labor for four days and she was by my side any day or night I needed her. She made me feel safe and confident while laboring at home and in the hospital. She was an essential component to my birthing team and I have already been recommending her to friends!”
“When I had my son back in January, Brianna was my doula and I couldn’t recommend her more highly! When I was stuck at 4cm for almost 20 hours heading towards a C-section, she helped me to get into positions even with my epidural and 2 hours later, my son was born! She helped keep me calm and breathe through my contractions when my labor was progressing so fast, my epidural couldn’t keep up. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her! ”
“Brianna is the most resourceful person I know. She helped me advocate for myself throughout my entire labor/delivery. She explained my options to me and educated me on every choice I had. She was always calm, assertive, and patient. Brianna is definitely the person you need by your side in such a life changing moment.”