Birth Help

09/08/2025

08/29/2025

10/10 for my whole experience with Birth Help. The application/interview process was rigorous and helped my husband and I decide what we wanted for our birth and get serious about going natural.

I am so thankful I hired Claire to be my doula. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable and supportive, but she immediately felt like a close friend! I could not have had the beautiful, natural birth experience I had without her help.

She worked tirelessly with my husband to comfort me while helping my labor progress with encouragement and various movement strategies. She supported us through various unexpected challenges in labor and it was so helpful to have a present, experienced person who was on our side to bounce ideas off of. She helped us advocate for ourselves and make informed decisions throughout the process.

Claire helped energize me with affirmations and encouragements when labor was very hard for me and my husband. In the end, we were able to go all natural and have a wonderful joyful experience. I highly recommend Birth Help to anyone, even if not planning to go natural as knowing Claire was with us throughout the process made our experience so much more peaceful and smooth.

Anyone would be blessed to have her support!

Sarah

07/23/2025

We love supporting families at BCBR!

Are you thinking about hiring a doula? We encourage every family to consider having a doula as part of their birth team. Doulas offer continuous support, helping you feel empowered, informed, and advocated for throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond. 💗👶
📷 Bayou Rose Photo

06/17/2025

Birth Help doulas love supporting Birth Center of Baton Rouge clients!

The Birth Center will be open for tours this Saturday June 21st from 8:30am-12:30pm during Baby Grand at Woman's Hospital! Stop by and check us out! Whether you're currently expecting or just looking, we're here to answer any questions you may have about giving birth at a birthing center. Come learn more about how we support families through a safe, empowering, and personalized birth experience! 🤰💕

06/09/2025

Birth Help's Doula Team is growing. Welcome, Bailey Reihm!

Bailey’s journey into birth work began after welcoming her first son at Birth Center of Baton Rouge in 2018. That moment sparked a deep calling to support other women during one of the most sacred and powerful times of their lives. Bailey became a BEST-Certified Doula and began attending births in 2020.

While Bailey is especially passionate about natural, unmedicated birth, her heart as a doula is to ensure every mother feels deeply supported, respected, and empowered, no matter what their birth plan looks like. She is a steady source of peace, encouragement, and evidence-based information, and is honored to walk alongside families with compassion, prayer, and presence as they welcome new life.

When she’s not serving families, you’ll find Bailey enjoying time with her husband and three boys. She enjoys serving in church, getting lost in a good book, sipping strong coffee, and caring for her ever-growing collection of houseplants.

05/30/2025

Ashton was such a great support throughout my pregnancy and birth! She was crucial in the last few weeks when I was just ready to HAVE THAT BABY!

She kept me calm during labor and gave me tips to get it going. She was fast to come meet us at the birth center and was so helpful. My birth was fortunately very fast, so she stayed a little while after and even helped me shower. A true angel!! I cannot recommend her enough :)

Ashley Calix

05/19/2025

It's Doula Month!

It's the month to celebrate Doula Support, and we're excited! Birth Help Doulas Rene' and Claire have served 24 families this year at Birth Center of Baton Rouge, homebirths, Ochsner, and Woman's Hospital. Ashton begins taking clients this month after maternity leave, and Bailey Reihm is adding to her calendar as well.

05/19/2025

It's the month to celebrate Doula Support, and we're excited! Birth Help Doulas Rene' and Claire have served 24 families this year at Birth Center of Baton Rouge, homebirths, Ochsner, and Woman's Hospital. Ashton begins taking clients this month after maternity leave, and Bailey Reihm is adding to her calendar as well.

04/21/2025

Louisiana House Bill 454 would require Medicaid to reimburse doulas for care provided before, during, and after birth—including five prenatal visits, three postpartum visits, and continuous support during labor, including cesarean births. It also covers breastfeeding and parenting education, as well as support after pregnancy loss. To be reimbursed, doulas must register with the new Louisiana Doula Registry Board and will then be recognized as providers by all Medicaid plans. The bill also ensures doula-related language in managed care contracts can’t be discriminatory and outlines a clear timeline for implementation starting in 2025.

The bill doesn’t actually say how much doulas will be paid or set the reimbursement rates. Instead, it puts the responsibility on the Louisiana Department of Health to figure that out. They’ll determine the rates by looking at what other states are paying for similar services (basically using “market benchmarks”).

What this means for doulas is that the payment structure isn’t set yet, but we’ll likely have a chance to weigh in once the Department starts setting those rules. There could be opportunities to share thoughts through public comments or advocacy efforts.

If you had a doula for your birth, and you'd like to briefly speak during this event, Amanda Kay will meet you there and guide you through the process.

03/17/2025

This is so helpful.

03/16/2025

March's Comfort Measures Class on Monday, March 17, 6-9 p.m. has an opening. Registration: https://www.birthhelp.com/natural-childbirth-classes-2
This one-session class at Birth Center of Baton Rouge prepares you for birth by exploring and practicing relaxation and breathing techniques, positions for labor and birth, hands-on methods for partner use, and utilizing helpful tools (birth ball, peanut ball, rebozo) for creating your best birth experience.

03/06/2025

Join Birth Help’s experienced certified doulas, Ashton Reed and Claire Ross, for an engaging and informative class on "Creating Your Best Birth" at BCBR's Natural Birth Fair on March 29th! 💜 In this session, you’ll explore the key planning elements that will shape your birth experience here in Baton Rouge. Learn about foundational options that influence birth and discover strategies to make confident choices for a more satisfying birth experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or planning for your next, this class will help you feel prepared and empowered! This free class begins at 1:15 PM—don’t miss it!