Brooke Tank Labor Doula Services

02/21/2026

Here we go!☀️

02/08/2026

We’ve been saying this, happy to see the studies backing it up!

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

01/22/2026

I don’t know what this weather is going to do but just remember if we get iced in I’m a labor doula… see you in 9 months!!🤰🏼🤣

01/02/2026

Leaving 2025 with so much appreciation for the families that let me into their lives to help on their child birth journey. This year I was able to attend SEVEN births!

2025 Total Births: 7
Cesareans : 2
Succesful Epidurals: 1

Here’s to a brand new year with brand new mamas and babies! Thank you all for allowing me to continue doing what I love.🤍

12/15/2025

This. Right. Here. A determined mama and a supportive partner helping her every step of the way. The word perseverance comes to mind. This mama labored for days, her mental and physical fortitude positively unwavering. What an HONOR it was to walk with them in this journey!🤍