the story behind the name and logo
Mirrored Majestic was created in the hopes that the relationship between doula and birther/family tells a story of reciprocal empowerment while creating a beautiful birth experience.
I hope to create a space for birthers and their support team to feel respect as they take the journey through pregnancy, labor, birth and early postpartum.
Mirrored: reflective
Majestic: beautiful, powerful, causing great admiration and respect
What being on this earth is more majestic than elephants?
Pregnancy in elephants is a fascinating and magical thing. Not only do they have the longest gestational period of any mammal, that care and nurture lasts a lifetime. Following the matriarch, an elephant herd shows their power in their togetherness; often staying by their mother for life.
snap shot of support services
Prenatal
explore and discuss -
birth plan goals
working as a team
stages of labor
identify support technique
Labor & Birth
provide you and partner -
guidance
coping techniques
information on labor progress
comfort measures
Postpartum
explore and discuss -
reflections on birth experience
transition to parenthood
comfort in recovery
additional support resources
Working Together
As your doula, I will...
- be a source of education, guidance, and information during pregnancy and help you plan for your birth experience
- draw on my education, knowledge, and experience to provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner
- make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for your comfort
- amplify your voice and encourage communication to ensure you have the necessary information to make informed decisions; free of judgement
- help you and your partner transition to life as parents with continuing guidance and information to aid your recovery, safeguard your mental health, and navigate post-partum resources
Meet the Doula
My doula training was truly a soul awakening and healing experience;
it was even more meaningful to have my youngest with me on the journey!
My pregnancy loss fueled the flame for wanting to follow my passion for birth work.
One of the most rewarding things I have ever done was complete a year of Ameri*Corps, where I worked to provide at-risk young women safe outlets
through various art forms.
New Hampshire will always hold a piece of my heart!
I believe a great song has the power to heal us - sorry to fans, but you won’t catch me listening to country, however, if it helps ground you in labor - let’s line dance!
My three little loves will forever be the greatest gifts I’ll ever receive.
I wear the Mama badge fiercely and with honor!
Certified Birth Doula
Trained Hypnobabies®
Hypno-Doula
Childbirth Educator
Apprentice
Community Lactation Educator (in training)
words that make my heart sing
“Briana helped me mitigate mine and my partners worries and expectations in all phases of my pregnancy and birthing journey. Her open-mindedness towards the birthing experience helped to allow me to accept the variables that are possible during your birth...she was so ready and eager to help in all ways. I truly believe I wouldn't have kept the mental fortitude I did, if not for her demeanor and ability to keep me at ease with my mind in the right places. She was so present and dedicated to my experience and continues to be. This experience wouldn't have been the same without her. I am grateful to have had her as a part of my team. It was a great experience.”
-Olivia
“Briana immediately took us under her wing, scheduling meetings with us and getting a feel for the kind of birth experience we were looking for. Briana was a steadying force for us...she provided us with more info, and most importantly, reassurance. I can't stress how wonderful it was to have someone to reach out to who had much more knowledge than we did, and who could give us more focused information. We are so happy with our choice to have Briana as our doula and to experience our birth journey with us.”
-Kristin
Let's Connect!
Email to learn more about my services or to schedule a consultation.
Service areas:
Albany County, NY / Rensselaer County, NY
Saratoga County, NY / Schenectady County, NY
Briana Malone
briana.birthwork@gmail.com
I so look forward to getting to know you more!
