Brittany Martin - Birth & Postpartum Doula - Glen Burnie

Brittany Martin

Offers virtual services

About me

Brittany is a doula, lactation counselor and placenta encapsulator. She is passionate about all things birth, lactation and parenting. . Brittany strives to ensure that her clients feel supported throughout their reproductive journeys and diligently work alongside them to ensure that they are well-informed, prepared, and confident in making their own decisions. Her motto: "I show up as myself so that you feel safe to show up as yourself" - an important aspect when serving black and brown folk.

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training (Birth Arts International) (2016)

Lactation Peer Counselor (Breastfeeding USA) (2017)

Memberships and affiliations

National Black Doulas Association

Evidence Based Birth

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Postpartum Doula Care Teenagers

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Aetna AmeriGroup Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program Children's Community Health Plan Cigna Kaiser Permanente Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Maryland Physicians Care Medicaid Tricare UnitedHealthcare

Service introduction

I provide doula services for birth, postpartum, abortion and loss as well as lactation support and placenta encapsulation.

Frequently asked questions

DO I HAVE TO HAVE AN UNMEDICATED HOMEBIRTH IF I HIRE A DOULA?

Absolutely not! If your doula does not support the decisions you make, it is possible that they are not the right fit for you. This is a great question to ask a potential doula during your interview!

WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK WHEN INTERVIEWING A DOULA?

Why did you become a doula? Who did you train with? What are your prices? What is included? How many births have you attended? Do you offer virtual services? Will you stay throughout the duration of my labor? Or do you only stay a certain amount of time? Is there an additional fee for longer labors? Do you have a back up doula? Am I able to meet them before I go into labor? How long will you stay with me after my birth? What happens if I have a cesarean birth? Do you offer postpartum services? Are you knowledgeable about breastfeeding? What other services do you offer? Is there a fee?

WHAT DOES A DOULA DO?

Supports you through various life changes: infant loss, abortion, postpartum, birth and death and provides non-judgemental care. Teaches you comfort measures and breathing techniques to help you cope with the sensations of labor. Provides you with evidence based information to help you make your own informed decisions. Helps you create your birth plan. Helps you process any fears, questions or concerns you may have about your upcoming birth. Whatever we have to do.

LOCATION

Glen Burnie, Maryland

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