Meet Bryna, BD
“I started my journey knowing I wanted to help people feel their best any way I could. Whether it be helping them keep up a healthy lifestyle or making them laugh and smile when they are down. I had been raised around a daycare and love children of all ages. I have been blessed to have run my own Daycare as I got older. During this time, I decided to become a Massage Therapist and went to CNI Collage in Orange, CA to help people feel better after a long day of work or feel great on a pamper day!
After working as a Massage Therapist for two years, I knew I wanted to get my Certificate in Prenatal and Postnatal Massage. So, I did, and I love helping Mothers feel their best and understand what it goes on and how they are feeling with each month.
Soon after this, my niece and her husband announced they were expecting their first baby! I was so excited! So, I thought to myself the next step in my career journey is helping them with their pregnancy and delivery of their baby!
Shortly after, I started looking into becoming a Midwife and different methods of Birthing Techniques. I fell in love with the Bradley Method. I had a great instructor that asked if I thought about becoming a "Birth Doula"? I hadn't heard of a Birth Doula until she shared who these amazing women are with me. Being a Massage Therapist would benefit me as a Birth Doula because the moms really need their massages. With all the changes their body can go though in the 9 months of pregnancy, Mother needs pain relief and relaxation.
I found a great teacher in Irvine, CA for my Birth Doula training. Our training was held at South Coast Midwifery in Irvine, CA. South Coast Midwifery not only held training classes there, but they also had a Birth Doula Internship which I joined into as soon as there was a spot open. Before I started my internship with South Coast Midwifery my niece had her first daughter with the midwives at South Coast Midwifery and I was able to be her Birth Doula. I fell in love with Doula work right then! In the 6 months following I was doing my internship and I was blessed with 13 clients and a few more bonus clients that helped kick off my journey of becoming a CD (DONA) Birth Doula.
Fast forward 10 years and I have helped 30 births with a 6 year gap to raise my own 2 kids. I’m back at it, now I’m Certified as a Labor Doula with ProDoula and I have Joined the amazing doulas at Momentous Doula Care.”
Packages & Additional Services
Service Area: Douglas County, Castle Rock - Broomfield, Indian Hills, Golden, Elizabeth, Deer Trail
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Includes 2 massages
Before LaborOne meet and greet with the Bryna (no charge), to make sure we make a good team for your labor and to get better acquainted. The next time we meet is to discuss your birth plan/ birth preferences, answer any questions about labor and address concerns or fears you both might have. We also will talk about a laboring play list, relaxation techniques, what birth method you have taken or plan on taking, your likes/dislikes as far as what works for you to help you stay comfortable, and what you need from your Doula and Partner during labor (estimated 1-2 hours).
Extra Pregnancy Massages may be given if requested for $55.I would like to accompany you to 1-3 Doctor's/Midwife appointments, around 34 weeks-42weeks. To meet the Medical Team and to better assistant you leading up to your Delivery.
I am available 24/7 "on call" for questions, recommendations or go over what might go on during your labor if that's what you need. I will let you know of any days I might be farther than 2hrs from you, around your due date. I am available by email and text. And I will get back to you A.S.A.P!
After Labor
I will make 1-3 postpartum visits at your home. At this time, I can help with Breastfeeding tips and advice or any infant care issues.
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In-home Safety Full Body Massage from 16 weeks – 2months after birth.
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Weekly in-home massages
Before Labor
One meet and greet with the Doula (no charge) to make sure we make a good team for your labor and to get better acquainted. The next time we meet is to discuss your birth plan/ birth preferences, answer any questions about labor and concerns or fears you both might have. We also will talk about a laboring play list, relaxation techniques, what birth method you have taken or plan on taking, your likes/dislikes as far as what works for you to help you stay comfortable, and what you need from your Doula and Partner during labor (estimated 1-2 hours). With the deluxe package you will receive weekly Pregnancy Massages starting after 20weeks Gestation!
I would like to accompany you to 2-4 Doctor's/Midwife appointments, around 34 weeks-42weeks. To meet the Medical Team to better assistant you, leading up to your Delivery.
I am available 24/7 "on call" for questions, recommendations or go over what might go on during your labor if that's what you need. I will let you know of any days I might be farther than 2hrs from you, around your due date. I am available by email and text. And I will get back to you A.S.A.P!
After Labor
I will make 3-5 postpartum visits at your home. At this time, I can help with Breastfeeding tips and advice or any infant care issues.
Q&A with Bryna
How do you introduce yourself?
“Bryna "B" Knight”
What do you do for fun?
”I love to Ride Horses, Hiking with Family, Water fun with my Husband and our two Kids who are 6yr & 4yrs Old, Cross Stick work, Spending time Cooking with extended family members, Fishing, Hosting Wine Tasting aka "WineRaisers" for Nonprofits World Wide.”
What inspires you?
”Seeing families grow in love as they greet their newest member. Sharing hope when one feels lost or alone in that moment, My passion if to comfier others.”
What's your favorite food?
”Sea Food/ Sushi, an Mexican Food is my happy place. Being from SoCal!”
What's one other thing you want people to know about you?
”I find joy in all types of music an Dances. And some times I Dance with my Clients during Labor. It helps everyone to be precent, while keeping the body moving so baby(s) move on down an out.”