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On Demand Doulas

Name: On Demand Doulas
Address: New York, NY, US
Telephone: +19144141115

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Full Spectrum Doula • Certified & Insured

10/31/2026

You got the epidural… and your doula is still right beside you. 🤍

There’s still room for rest, supported position changes, reassurance, and asking questions as labor unfolds.

As your doula, I work alongside your nurse to help you feel comfortable, supported, and involved in your care. Your preferences still matter.

Save this for your birth prep ✨

10/30/2026

Did you know there are TWO different breathing techniques used when pushing during labor? 🤰🤍

Open-glottis vs. closed-glottis pushing. Let’s break them down!

🌬️ OPEN-GLOTTIS PUSHING
You bear down while exhaling, rather than holding your breath. You might slowly breathe out, grunt, or make a low sound.

Pros: May feel more comfortable and intuitive, allows you to breathe during pushing, and can work well when following your body’s natural urges.

Cons: Some people may need additional coaching to coordinate effective pushes, especially with reduced sensation from an epidural.

💨 CLOSED-GLOTTIS PUSHING
You take a breath, hold it, and bear down for several seconds. This is often called directed or Valsalva pushing.

Pros: Provides a structured approach and may be helpful when more directed pushing is needed, including for some people with epidurals.

Cons: Prolonged breath-holding can feel exhausting and temporarily affect blood pressure and circulation.

So which is better?

Research hasn’t established that one breathing technique is universally superior for every birth.

And here’s something important: You can use BOTH techniques during the same delivery!

Your comfort, epidural use, baby’s response, and labor progress can all influence which technique works best.

As a birth doula, my goal isn’t to teach you one “correct” way to push. It’s to help you understand your options and feel confident working with your body and medical team.

Because birth is not one-size-fits-all. 🤍

10/29/2026

Sometimes support is a hip squeeze through a contraction. Sometimes it’s helping you understand your options. And sometimes it’s simply staying close and reminding you, “You’re doing it. I’m right here.”

Being invited into someone’s birth space is a privilege. Hearing that they felt comforted and supported means so much to me. 🤍

Planning your birth? Message me to talk about support with Demand Doulas.

10/28/2026

You don’t have to hold your breath to push. 💨

Open-glottis pushing means breathing out while you push. Closed-glottis pushing means holding your breath while you bear down.

There isn’t one approach that’s best for everyone. What works for you can depend on whether you have an epidural, how you feel the urge to push, what feels comfortable and effective, and what’s happening during your birth.

You might prefer one approach or use a combination. Your birth team can help you adjust along the way. 🤍

Save this for your birth prep and talk with your provider about your pushing options!

10/27/2026

Reading this means so much to me. 🤍

By the time we walk into your birth together, I want you to feel prepared, comfortable asking questions, and confident that I understand what matters to you.

That relationship starts during pregnancy—with the questions between appointments, the conversations about your options, and the time we spend preparing you and your partner for birth and those first days with your baby.

Then, when labor comes, you have someone beside you who knows you, respects your wishes, and helps you navigate each next step.

Being invited into this part of a family’s life is something I’ll never take lightly. Thank you for trusting me. 🤍

Expecting? Message me to learn about birth support with Demand Doulas.

10/27/2026

Ever heard of a forward-leaning inversion? 🤰🤍

This technique, popularized by Spinning Babies, is sometimes used during pregnancy and labor to encourage optimal fetal positioning.

How does it work?

By briefly positioning the hips above the head, the idea is to temporarily relieve tension in the tissues supporting the uterus, potentially allowing baby more freedom to adjust their position.

Can it help with a posterior (sunny-side-up) baby?

It’s sometimes used in hopes of encouraging baby to rotate into an anterior position, which can make labor easier for some people.

Can it shorten labor?

Posterior positioning can sometimes contribute to longer labor. While the goal of this technique is to encourage better positioning and potentially support labor progress, research hasn’t established that forward-leaning inversions reliably rotate babies or shorten labor.

As a doula, I love incorporating movement and positioning into labor support, but every technique should be used intentionally and safely.

Always check with your provider before attempting an inversion, and have someone assist you.

Birth is about working with your body, not forcing it. 🤍

10/26/2026

Forever inspired by this birth experience. Thank you 🫶

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10/25/2026

You weren’t meant to come home with a newborn and figure everything out on your own. We’re here to be your modern village. 🤍

A postpartum doula can help with feeding, settling your baby, washing bottles, baby laundry, and making sure you’ve had something to eat, too. Someone to answer your questions, listen when you need to talk, and help you get more comfortable caring for your baby.

Overnight support means having someone there for diaper changes, soothing, and bringing baby to you for feeds—or handling feeds while you sleep, depending on your feeding plan. During the day, it might mean time for a shower, a nap, or some one-on-one time with your older child.

It’s care for you as much as it is for your baby. You deserve time to heal and support as you find your way.

At On Demand Doulas, we match you with vetted postpartum doulas based on your budget, schedule, and preferences. Text SUPPORT to 914.414.1115 to talk about what would help your family.

10/25/2026

This week, I’m helping two clients prepare for scheduled C-sections because of vasa previa. While this isn’t the birth they pictured, their preferences, connection, and experience still matter. 🤍

Planning a C-section? Ask your team:

📸 Are photos allowed? If someone is available, could a staff member capture the moment my baby is born?
✂️ Can my partner trim the cord after the surgical team cuts it?
🤱 If baby and I are stable, can we have skin-to-skin in the OR?
🎶 Can we play music or lower the drape when baby is born?
💬 Can you explain what’s happening throughout my birth?

Discuss these wishes before delivery. With vasa previa, your team will tailor the plan to your safety and baby’s needs, so some options may need to change.

You can feel grateful for a safe delivery and still have feelings about how your baby arrives. You deserve support through both.

10/24/2026

You can feel afraid and still be strong. You can ask for pain relief, lean on your partner, and need reassurance through every contraction. None of that takes away from your strength. 🤍

My role as your doula is to help you feel informed, supported, and connected—to yourself and the people beside you. One breath, one contraction, one moment at a time.

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