Tiara Flynn - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Tiara

I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I am an Air Force veteran, small business owner, and full-spectrum doula. My philosophy is that everyone should create their own birth story. I consistently remind clients that their doctors, midwives, medical staff, doulas, etc., work for them. Through my doula work, I hope to help families understand their rights and find their voice throughout the experience. I believe she was called to birth work (more specifically, to be an advocate for the voiceless). Ultimately, my primary goal is to provide families with a positive, healthy, and happy experience during pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. With the Phenomenal Mama experience, families will be educated, supported, and have an advocate in their parenting journey. I am also a mother of two with a story that led me into birthwork.

Birth & Postpartum Doula services

I have customized packages to fit various prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum needs that include (but not limited to) - Prenatal support by way of prenatal visits, birth planning, demonstration of comfort measures and positions during labor, and more - Support during labor by way of comfort measures, encouragement, reassurance, backup doula support, placenta recovery & dropoff, immediate postpartum and infant feeding support, and more - Postpartum support by way of in-home visit check-in, herbal bath prep, overnight support, meal planning, and more

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Full Spectrum Doula Certification (BADT Trainings) (2023)

Languages

English

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Support Labor Doula Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Preconception Prenatal Care Prenatal Life

Frequently asked questions

How does a doula work with my partner or family?

One thing a doula doesn’t do is relegate your partner to third-wheel status, and they will never push your co-parent and family members aside. In fact, one of the primary goals of doula support is to prepare the entire family for the journey ahead. Your doula is there to enhance your coach’s support and help everyone feel prepared and relaxed. Together we all craft the birth plan and do our part to support the birthing person and baby.

What exactly is a doula?

Simply put, doulas provide emotional support, physical support, and advocacy education/awareness for a birthing person. The primary purpose of a doula is to provide support before, during, and after labor and delivery. Additionally, it’s important to know what type of doula you’re seeking support from. Doula support varies based on their level of training or focus area. The different types of doulas are birth doula, postpartum doula, and full spectrum doula to name a few.

What is the difference between a doula and a midwife? Do I need both?

Midwives and doulas provide completely different services. A midwife would take the place of your medical provider (aka OBGYN) while providing a medical service in a much more living and holistic way. A doula is there for emotional, physical, and advocacy support. Your midwife provides prenatal care, helps you prepare your space for the birth, and postpartum care for you as well as newborn care visits for the first six weeks. A Certified Professional Midwife will also be trained and prepared for additional medical support/emergencies (i.e., infant resuscitation). The training involved is extensive and includes a medical scope of knowledge. I’ve often told clients the primary differentiator between an OBGYN, and their midwife is that midwives don’t perform surgery. I had to ask a midwife if that was an “ok” description, and they agreed Your doula is trained to provide emotional/physical support, and comfort measures during labor, and ultimately helps you craft your ideal birth story, but also helps you prepare for what to expect overall. Doulas help you think through your birth desires and marry them with reality. They help you ask important thought-provoking questions for your visits with your medical provider.

When should I hire a doula?

This is likely the number one question we see as doulas. The short answer is when you feel you need one! It’s never too early or too late to hire a doula. A common misconception is that doulas are only here or only needed during birth. When in fact, it’s all about the support and preparation before and after that matter most. Even if you didn’t get the opportunity to have doula support before and during labor, remember, that postpartum doula support is a particular niche area for some doulas. All you have to do is reach out and ask!

What kind of training does a doula have?

This is likely the number one question we see as doulas. The short answer is when you feel you need one! It’s never too early or too late to hire a doula. A common misconception is that doulas are only here or only needed during birth. When in fact, it’s all about the support and preparation before and after that matter most. Even if you didn’t get the opportunity to have doula support before and during labor, remember, that postpartum doula support is a particular niche area for some doulas. All you have to do is reach out and ask!