Sarakdoula- Richmond, VA

04/01/2026

What does an in-home lactation appointment with our CLC, Sara Krivanec, look like?

Before your visit, I’ll review your intake form to look over exactly what your concerns are and what you need more support with. Your feeding goals will be always lead the way in our relationship.

In most cases, I’ll observe a feeding, give pointers and encouragement, and make sure that you feel comfortable with any new techniques before you’re on your own. A weighted feed may come in handy to see how the transfer of milk looks. Moms sometimes have questions around supply, normal infant intake & growth, fl**ge sizing for their pump or settings for the best output. There is a lot of education and emotional support in this work, so my background as a doula comes in handy! 😊

Visit https://mybirthrva.com/lactation (link in bio) to read more about what our lactation services look like & fill out an appointment inquiry form!

03/30/2026

It’s time to sign up for your classes as you prepare for your birth and lactation! ✨

If you have EDDs in May, June, or July these birth class options will work well and the basic lactation class is typically taken the month before your due time.

Get the evidence-based information you need to have an informed, supported birth and a basic understanding of what the early days, weeks and months of feeding your baby look like. All classes are taught by experienced birth doulas and our certified lactation counselor. Register on the MyBirth website under “classes & education”. Link is also in our bio. ✨

03/28/2026

03/24/2026

Sara Krivanec ~

I became a doula, originally, because I felt like I had missed out on that type of dedicated care with my first birth. The idea of encouraging someone towards their birth goals and being there for them during it, felt very exciting. It’s so funny to me when I hear people assume we do this for the babies. We do love the babies 🥰, but I’ve always felt like I’m doing this for the women, the mothers. Helping someone during a vulnerable time feel stronger, teaching about the physiological process, and that they have so many options to get through it. So if I can inspire you to be excited for your birth or facilitate a more positive experience, that does affect the well-being of your baby and your whole family. And with lactation, the same. Supporting you with your feeding goals and encouraging you if it feels really hard. You will get through this and most importantly, I think through all of this, you know you’re not alone. ♥️

Hiring now for: mid-May births and on (hiring for repeat clients, VBAC and new clients having 2nd, 3rd babies)

Services I provide at MyBirth: birth doula, lactation counselor (classes & office/home visits) instructor of My Birth Class (4 class series) & The Big Day (3 hr. refresher), facilitator for Holding Space (PSVa support group), Bo***es & Babies (lactation support group) and My Birth Stories (birth story circle)

03/23/2026

Repost for today as it seems to be hiding…Today the team at are being recognized. Ask for Sarah Fielding and Sarah Krivanec, along with the rest of the incredible doulas there.

03/19/2026

You’re home from the hospital. It’s getting close to a week and your ni***es are still sore. Baby is gaining well, but you’re not sure how deep your latch is.

An in-home preventative appointment with our CLC, Sara Krivanec, might be what you need! During this hour visit, we can discuss what we’re looking for with an asymmetrical latch, you will practice latching your baby so you feel confident once I leave, and we’ll discuss options for healing sore ni***es. Education on what a good feed looks like, how your body makes milk and different positions can be helpful too.

Visit https://mybirthrva.com/lactation (link in bio) to read more about our lactation services & fill out an appointment inquiry form!

03/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE: ✨🌙
My Birth Stories will meet on Wednesday, April 1 from 6-8pm. Facilitated by Sara Krivanec, MyBirth certified doula, lactation counselor & birth educator.

Location:
MyBirth Community Studio
1726 Altamont Ave. Suite 4
Richmond, VA 23230

Are you currently pregnant and preparing for your best birth and postpartum? Come meet with other pregnant parents to build confidence and expectations that an informed, joyful and safe birth experience is possible. A healthy outcome and a satisfying birth experience are not mutually exclusive. Let’s build trust and community through hearing positive birth stories! ✨

Please join us for a free, informative, and inspiring evening. You do not need to be a MyBirth client or student to attend. Come learn about evidence-based birth and the strength of birthing families! Spread the word, bring a friend! Email Sara.mybirthrva@gmail.com with any questions. *Image of a VBA2C mom posted w/ permission✨

03/18/2026

This Thursday, 3/19 at MyBirth!!

We had such a great response to the MyBirth Peri Meet Up that we have to do it again! We’ll be joined by Leslie Fehan, CNM, WHNP-BC, who can explain symptoms and strategies for this time, having worked with so many in this area of life.

We’ll meet at MyBirth on March 19 from 4-6pm. Join us for a fun, welcoming time to talk, learn, laugh and connect over the complexities of Perimenopause & Menopause. We’ll have some snacks (please bring something to share) real talk and hopefully you’ll leave feeling more supported and with more options & resources.

30 somethings and postmenopause please come too! Babes in arms are welcome ~ but today is about us!! Email Sara.mybirthrva@gmail.com with any questions and please share or bring a friend!

03/07/2026

I’m so excited about this new midwifery practice at HDH! 💕

Opening Spring 2026 At Commonwealth Midwifery, our team of experienced certified nurse-midwives (CNM) specializes in providing full scope, reproductive health services for all ages. Guided by our values of shared decision making, compassion and accountability, we are committed to delivering exceptio...

03/03/2026

Love this (3x!!) family and working with this amazing midwife ♥️

Attending birth-nights with friends is such a gift. Thanks Molly for inviting us to your party 🥳. As the years go by, I am grateful for attending many births that grow families. They are never easy, but always interesting!

A special shout out to . The history of Richmond midwifery, legalization of the CPM credential and expansion of home birth in our community has many key players. Sara is one of them. Grateful to still be doing this work in my hometown. ❤️

11/12/2025

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