Today we’d like to introduce you to Robbriannia Johnson.
Hi Robbriannia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Throughout my time in the nonprofit sector working with young girls and women and as an African American woman that has given birth I’ve witnessed firsthand the medical neglect that women of color encounter. I wanted to be that person can that can advocate for women during a vulnerable time in their lives, giving birth and bringing in new life. This is the reason why I became a Certified Birth Doula. I wanted to be able to educate, advocate and listen to families that are growing and provide them with a safe space to be vulnerable and heard.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it has not been a smooth road. On my journey to becoming a Certified Birth Doula, I gave birth to my second daughter with no medication and I had the best support from the maternity team at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. But this was a new chapter that I had to manage along with ensuring that my clients were receiving the assistance that they required of me.
We’ve been impressed with Flourishing In Birth Doula Services, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
At Flourishing In Birth Doula Services, I, Robbriannia Johnson, provide compassionate, continuous support to individuals before, during, and after childbirth. I aim to create a calm, informed, empowering experience as you welcome your little one into the world.
Comprehensive Doula Support:
Physical Support: Gentle massage, breathing exercises, heat packs, assistance with positioning, hydration, and overall comfort measures.
Emotional Support: Reassurance, active listening, validation of emotions, and
creating a safe, nurturing space for you and your loved ones.
Informational Support:
• Guidance on birth plans and intervention decisions
• Explanation of procedures and medical options
• Assistance with communication between you and your clinical providers
Postpartum & Additional Support:
• Breastfeeding and newborn feeding guidance
• Emotional and physical recovery assistance
• Maternal self-care education
• Advocacy for your needs in a hospital or birth center setting
• Family and loved ones’ support and education
With Flourishing In Birth Doula Services, you’re never alone in your journey.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
That I am someone that never expected to have children of my own nor become a doula but it’s been the most rewarding experience and challenge that I would recommend to anyone!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://payhip.com/FlourishingInBirthDoulaServices
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishinginbirth_doula
