Bri S. | Doula in CA

Kali's Corner Doula

    Practice overview

    Hi there! My name is Briauna Smith and I am a Birth and Postpartum Doula located in the Los Angeles area. Something unique about my practice is that I offer more than just the two standard prenatal visits. This is because I understand that a positive birth experience requires a comfortable atmosphere, so it's important that we get to know each other! It's my goal to help you prepare for the birth you envision and to set you up for success during your postpartum period. I offer additional services such as childbirth education, placenta encapsulation, and more. I birthed my little one a little over a year ago at home (doula and midwife in attendance), which is what ultimately led me to doula work. I believe every woman, every family should be informed about their options and have the opportunity to have the birth they envision. When I'm not visiting with clients or at a birth, I run a natural skin care business, do some nutritional consulting, and am expanding my herbalism practice. I love to cook and read, but I'm mostly adjusting to and enjoying motherhood in my free time.

    Years experience

    1

    Families supported

    27

    Care philosophy

    Inclusion: A family-oriented practice
    Comfort: A safe environment
    Holistic: A practice that honors healing the way our ancestors did
    Preparation: A practice that aims to inform
    Affordability: A practice that meets you where you are

    Services

    • Childbirth education
    • General childbirth education classes
    • Adoption doula support
    • Birth doula support
    • Postpartum doula support
    • Virtual doula support
    • Health and Fitness
    • Nutrition
    • Newborn nannying
    • Babywearing
    • Belly binding
    • Placenta encapsulation

    Specialties and Experience

    • Clients on bed rest
    • High-risk pregnancy
    • Induced and high medical technology labor and birth
    • People of color
    • Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury
    • Single parents
    • Vaginal breech birth
    • VBAC
    • Waterbirth

    Care settings

    • Birthing center
    • Home
    • Hospital

    Languages

    • English

    Credentials

    • Bebo Mia - Maternal Support Practitioner

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    Pricing packages

    Prenatal Package
    In-take Appointment 4 prenatal visits (up to two hours/visit) The B Spot Body Butter Detailed Birth Plan + Birth Rights Support Unlimited text/phone support Organic Prenatal & Postapartum Support/trimester Birth Support 2 Postpartum Visits Basic Breast Feeding Support & Education 2 Belly Binding Sessions First Postpartum Meal (includes grocery + prep)
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Postpartum Package
    In-take appointment 36 postpartum hours to start Baby wearing education Light house hold chores Unlimited text and phone support Meal Support Organic Postpartum Herbs Basic Breastfeeding Support Postpartum Well Kit (oil, scrub, tea of choice, padciles, nipple shields, nursing pads, pumping bra, "welcome to motherhood" waist beads)
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Accessibility Package
    In-Take Appointment 1 Prenatal Birth Support 1 Postpartum
    Sliding scale pricing available
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    Child Birth Education
    6-week course dedicated to labor & birth prep, maneuvering hospital policy, baby care, the postpartum period, and other related topics
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    Placenta Encapsulation
    Placenta is placed in care of doula after birth and turned into capsules to be returned at 1 week postpartum
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    Meal Support Plus
    Meal-prep support: shopping, preparing, and delivery of food done by doula
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    Belly Binding
    2 postpartum sessions Education on how to bind + binding safety Materials
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    Postpartum Well Kit
    Lactation bites, bone broth, postpartum herbal blend, tea of choice, padciles, nipple shields, nursing pads, pumping bra, "welcome to motherhood" waist beads
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    Herbal Support
    Consultation Herbal remedies for various aliments (i.e. Fresh Elderberry Syrup for a cold/flu)
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    Location

    Areas served

    • Anywhere between West LA and Northern OC

    • Angelica
      November 5, 2022 at 11:03 am | Peer review
      5 /5

      Bri is an amazing doula! Working with her on a professional capacity has guaranteed that my clients have been supported from start to finish. Her heart is in doula work and parents definitely feel her love and support! If looking for a doula who will advocate, educate, or just hold your hand and listen. She is your girl!

    • Michelle
      November 5, 2022 at 11:11 am | Peer review
      5 /5

      Bri has got to be one of the most dedicated birth worker I know. She is kind, loving and goes beyond to make her clients feel safe and heard.

    • Lynn
      November 7, 2022 at 10:48 am | Peer review
      5 /5

      I am a postpartum doula that worked alongside Bri as our client’s birth doula. She was amazing! So thorough and communicative so that the client was able to make a seamless transition. She really put her best foot forward even providing the client with a nutritious first meal after birth! Speaking directly with the client I also learned that Bri was very supportive in the hospital. She helped the client feel informed and prepared, assisted the client through the best way to advocate for their birth wishes, and made the experience overall one to remember! She also does postpartum work, helping mamas heal and adjust to this new lifestyle providing support that’s extraordinary. She really helps clients feel supported and heard, two very important aspects of birth work!

    • Michelle
      January 22, 2023 at 5:23 am | Peer review
      5 /5

      I can’t say enough amazing things about Bri. Not only has she been an amazing mentor but the way she loves her clients is truly beautiful. She is always willing to drop whatever she is doing to attended to her clients and peers. Her knowledge runs deep and her passion for birth shows. She is kind, knowledgeable, loving and knows how to get down in the kitchen.

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