Joanna Guzman

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Wimauma, Florida
8 years of experience
5.0
About me

I'm Joanna, owner of Brave Doula Birth Services and mother to 2 adults and 3 teenagers! I am a Certified Perinatal Doula, VBAC Link Advanced Doula, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Body Ready Method® Professional, Certified Placenta Specialist, and a Student Midwife. My trainings include: how to handle postpartum hemorrage, shoulder dystocia, and breech presentation; Spinning Babies , and Body Ready Method. I am also CPR & NRP Certified. Aside from taking Doula clients privately, I work as a Community Doula for Healthy Start Pinellas & also work as a Birth Assistant for a Birth Center in Pinellas County. I believe that pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes that should be celebrated and supported. My approach to care is holistic and client-centered, and I am committed to helping women and their families have safe, positive, empowering birth experiences with evidence-based care.

Certification and training

Uzazi Village (2019)

DONA (2020)

Ancient Song (2017)

ProDouls (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Evidence Based Birth

VBAC Link

Body Ready Method

Credentials
BA CBE MA CD
Specialties
Birth Assistant Birth Doula Evidence-Based Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Doula Care Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Tweens Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Birth Support Breech Birth Childbirth Education Infant Care Maternal Fetal Positioning Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Prenatal Care Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English, Spanish

Service introduction

We provide doula services with a holistic approach. We provide informed care. We have Placenta Services. We have served many tolac's/ vbacs and have advanced training for it with multiple years of experience. We serve at home, birth center or hospital births. We can have the right doula for your needs. Payment plans available and discounts may apply. Reach out to schedule a consultation. FSA/HSA accepted

Packages
Package 1
2 in-person visits to discuss comfort measures, birth plan + Childbirth education basics. Access to my birth tools: birth/peanut ball, CUB birthing stool, TENS machine, rebozo, aromatherapy, documents, etc. Birth pictures/videos upon request. Text/phone support On-call services beginning at 37 wks until your baby is born Back up doula option Continuous labor/birth support at home, birth center or hospital Up to 2 hr PP support right after delivery 1 PP visit Placenta encapsulation discount
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Package 2- Birth support only
This package is great for experienced moms looking for just birth support! It includes: Initial consultation 1 virtual prenatal to go over birth plan Access to tools: birth plan template, documents Birth pictures/videos upon request Text phone support On-call services beginning at 38 weeks until your baby is born. Continuous labor and birth support at home, birth center, hospital. Up to 2-hour postpartum support right after delivery.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
VBAC PACKAGE
Includes everything in package 1 with 10% discount applied. VBAC Advanced trained.
$1,620.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
4
5.0

Joanna was a crucial component to having the birth that we wanted! She was exceptionally responsive throughout the whole process and available for any questions pre- and post- birth! During the long birth, she was patient, calm and knowledgeable in different positions to help the birth. We recommend her to everyone we meet who is considering a doula! One of the best decisions ever!

- Mary E.

5.0

Joanna was impeccable! She was very informative any time I had questions, she was a great listener any time I expressed myself. During my labor and delivery she was very encouraging when I was ready to give up. I couldn't have made it through without her wisdom and motivation! I highly recommend her to any pregnant women in search of a support person. 

- Sara D.

5.0

I absolutely adore Joanna I am so thankful that God & Google connected us lol. As a first time mom having her insight, knowledge and support was a magnificent blessing. I’ve struggled with anxiety all of my life and having her meet with me and be in my delivery room really helped me embrace the process. Without her support and all the tools she presented me with I do not think I would have had such an amazing experience. I love her and I might have to move to FL for my next kid. Cannot imagine finding anyone like her ♥️

- Catherine S.

5.0

Joanna is an amazing doula. She was always there to answer any of my questions and give advice and support. She gave me the confidence to choose a vaginal birth when I was given a difficult decision. She is kind, passionate, knowledgeable, thoughtful and reliable. I highly recommend her to any woman seeking support before, during and/or after birth.

- Sarah L.

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