MEET KAILYN
Doula. Childbirth Educator. Mom of 6.
Hi, I'm Kailyn
YOUR BIRTH RESOURCE
Like many moms, I had a lot of fear surrounding my first birth and my identity in this unfamiliar realm of motherhood. Despite reading the mainstream pregnancy resources and attending my hospital’s birth class, I was very ill-equipped to have a positive birth experience—and didn’t even realize it! I just did what I was told by peers and care givers, without warning that the “standard” might not be best for me or my baby. Bringing Baby Girl home, my birth left me feeling disconnected from her and un-empowered as a new parent.
My second birth was totally different! This time I had prepared my body and learned what would be happening in it, so that I didn’t have to fear the birth process. I had practiced coping strategies, and felt strong and capable of handling my contractions even though it was the hardest work I had ever done! I came away with a new identity as a “mama bear” that has stuck with me through the beauty and challenges of four babies since then.
Through a miscarriage, a Rainbow pregnancy, and a traumatic pregnancy experience, I realized another gaping need for new parents is someone who will validate them. Rest assured. There is a sensitive, listening ear to help you unpack your experiences and emotions, and move forward in healing for a healthy perspective of yourself and your parenting role.
Your experience matters
So now, I’m here for you! As a childbirth educator, birth doula, postpartum doula and loss doula, I'll be your personal guide through pregnancy and beyond. I'll meet you wherever you are in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. My goal is to help you be truly informed, and have as positive of an experience as possible (as defined by YOU!), while also supporting you through whatever difficulties there may be. As a Christ-follower I seek to bring love, respect, and compassion to parents from a variety of belief backgrounds. Ultimately, I want to be your safe space.
By your side,
Kailyn Browning, CD(DONA), SBD, CBE, CPST
Training and Certification
Certified Stillbirthday Birth and Bereavement Doula
State of Ohio Certified Doula
Certified DONA Birth Doula
VBAC Link VBAC Trained Doula
DONA Trained Postpartum Doula
Certified Gentlebirth Childbirth Instructor
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (Car Seat Tech)
Trained Placenta Ensapsulator
Certified in Essential Oil Safety
Sufficient Grace Ministries Comfort Doula Trained
Perinatal Mood and Trauma-Informed Workshop for Doulas
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
KIND WORDS FROM MY LOVELY CLIENTS
"During labor she was very supportive and just guided me in what I wanted and I really appreciate that she never tried to tell me what she thought was best, but guided me in what I thought was best. I don’t know what I would have done without her!"
"Kailyn is so compassionate and generous with the care she gives. As a midwife, I have seen her in action in a doula role and she’s great. She’s so all in. Totally recommend her."
"When you're with your wife and she's in pain and under a lot of stress giving birth, you're trying to keep her relaxed. It's hard! You just want to do everything you can for her. With Kailyn being there with us it was sooooo nice. She was holding my wife's hand and talking to her while I'm applying counter pressure on her back, and using her soft spoken voice to relax her. It was just amazing. Having someone there that has given birth and knows exactly what it's like and what my wife was going through, knows exactly what to say to help her relax. I would recommend Kailyn for a doula without the slightest hesitation! She's really great!"
"I took the capsules as directed and noticed that any time I began to feel sad, withdrawn, or “off” it instantly kicked my mood."
"What would I have done without Kailyn!! I didn’t think that I’d even want a doula until I met Kailyn, and heard her advice, and how supportive she seemed. I had some stresses during my pregnancy, and it was nice to have her to turn to when I didn’t want to add this to my boyfriend’s worries, or didn’t want to call the OBGYN; Kailyn was always here to help me feel better, find me the right information online, send me documents about a subject. She also help me find the right hospital for us. I mean she really went above and beyond for us."
"Kailyn was my doula at the birth of both of my babies, the first in the hospital and the second at home. Kailyn was a breath of fresh air each time! Her support during my pregnancies was so helpful, and her calming presence during labor was a God-send."
"[My placenta capsules] made me feel energetic without the jitters, and happy."
"Thank you for being here Kailyn♥️ you are an amazing doula!"
"[Kailyn was] super easy to communicate with and got back extremely quickly with any questions or concerns I had."