Brenda Allen - Birth Doula

About Brenda

Hello! My name is Brenda. I am a Tennessee native, originally from Smithville. However, Livingston and Cookeville have now been my home for 17 years. I am the owner of Mom 2 Mom Doula Services. I am a wife to a wonderful husband, and a mother to 2 beautiful little girls. When I am not assisting women prenatally, in labor or in the initial postpartum period, I am spending time with my family, usually this includes hiking in the many wonderful state parks Tennessee has to offer. My interest in birth started to blossom at the age of 5, when my mother had her first home birth. In that atmosphere I felt at home with the Midwives and Doulas. That feeling only got stronger with my mother's next 2 home births. At age 21, I had my first daughter, unmedicated, in a hospital with an amazing Doula. Her willingness to want to help me however she could, more seriously pushed me towards my goal to become a Doula myself. So in 2018, I started working as a Doula, and then certified sometime later. At age 23, I had my second daughter, at home with the assistance of a home birth Midwife. It was a wonderful experience. Now, I am truly living out my dream, to be able to support women during such an important time in their life. I am so thankful every day for this wonderful career. I have supported women through hospital births of all kinds, home births, water births and everything in between. In 2023 I also got my StillBirthday certification.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Strong Start Package

$1,000 ($400 due when I'm hired)
2 in home prenatal visits
Help writing your birth plan
On call for the birth from 38 weeks until the birth of baby
Continuous support through labor
Immediate Postpartum Support
24/7 access to communicate with me via call, text, or email
Resource list & other community information
1 in home postpartum visit
Initial breastfeeding support
Postpartum Basket

$1,000 USD · Flat rate

Strength in Support Package

$1,100 ($500 due when I'm hired)
3 Prenatal Visits
Help writing your birth plan
On call for the birth from 38 weeks until the birth of baby
24/7 access to communicate with me via call, text, or email
Resource list & other community information
Immediate Postpartum Support
Initial breastfeeding support
Postpartum Basket
2 Postpartum Visits
One on One labor prep

$1,100 USD · Flat rate

Strong & Ready Package

$1,200 ($600 due when I'm hired) *3 Prenatal Visits "Help writing your birth plan "On call for the birth from 38 weeks until the birth of baby *24/7 access to communicate with me via call, text, or email *Resource list & other community information *Immediate Postpartum Support *Initial breastfeeding support *Postpartum Basket *2 Postpartum Visits *One on One labor prep *Childbirth Education Class *Your Doula's Journal for Birth ($45 value)

$1,200 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I offer hospital, and home birth services. And initial lactation services.

Reviews for Brenda Allen

5.0 5 reviews

5.0

March 3, 2025

Brenda is incredible. If you’re wondering whether or not to invest in a doula, here is your sign to do it! I learned so much from Brenda about my options for my first baby’s birth, things that may/may not happen during a hospital birth, and how to create a plan that was best for me and that fit with my hopes for labor/delivery. I was able to persevere through an unmedicated birth thanks to Brenda’s calming and strong presence and her knowledge about labor/birth. Even if you’re not sure you want to go unmedicated, it’s so valuable having someone like Brenda who knows birth inside and out and can help you make your birth dreams a reality, as well as advocate for you. I can’t recommend her enough!

— Carrie Scantland

5.0

October 8, 2024

I hired Brenda as a doula for the home birth of my second baby. She was super supportive throughout my entire pregnancy and labor which helped me feel totally at ease. I felt like she really spent time getting to know me and my family at each prenatal visit. Her perspective on all of my pregnancy and labor questions, and her presence during my birth were so incredibly valuable. I can’t wait to work with you again in the future, thank you so much Brenda!!!!

— Morgan Olencz

5.0

July 24, 2024

She helped with my pregnancy and delivery in 2023. Absolutely phenomenal, could not have done it without her!

— Kayla Bilbrey

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, HERBAL (2021)
Certified Bereavement Doula, StillBirthday (2023)
Certified Childbirth Educator (2024)
VBAC Link (2025)

Education

Childbirth Educator (2024)

Languages

English

Credentials

CBD CBE

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Loss and Bereavement Doula Childbirth Education

Frequently asked questions

What is a Birth Doula?

A birth doula is a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth. Birth doulas are trained to provide continuous, one-on-one care, as well as information, physical support, and emotional support to birthing persons and their partners.