Timeline Diagram

A journey through time

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Doula Work

2023

2019

2016

2013

NOW

2022

2018

2014

With a fresh new look and under the leadership of Erica Livingston, Birdsong embarks on a new journey.

Birdsong Takes Flight Again

Birdsong launches the first annual Nourished Postpartum Challenge, engaging their wide and diverse global audience to share postpartum wisdom through storytelling for a week.

The Nourished Postpartum Begins

Laura steps away temporarily to pursue further education, demonstrating Birdsong's commitment to growth and development. Studies have shown that the presence of a doula during childbirth can lead to shorter labors, reduced need for interventions, and improved maternal satisfaction.

Evolution & Education

Laura relocates to Vancouver Island, expanding Birdsong's reach across borders. Birdsong writes a chapter for the book “Nurturing the Family: A Doula's Guide to Supporting New Parents”

A New Chapter &a new chapter

Founded by best friends Laura and Erica in Brooklyn. Two passionate doulas embark on a journey to support mothers through childbirth and postpartum.

The Birth of Birdsong

Birdsong teaches its inaugural class, Crafting Your Postpartum, marking the beginning of its mission to empower mothers and families.

The First Steps

SEEN, Birdsong's mentorship program, is launched, nurturing the next generation of birth professionals.

SEEN Mentorship Program

Birdsong is honored with the Favorite Birth Pro award at the [M]otherboard Birth Community Summit, a testament to its impact on the birth community.

Recognition & Achievement

Doula Work: A Look Into the Wild

The term "doula" was first used in a book in 1969. The book is "The Prophetess" by Barbara Cohen and Bahija Lovejoy. In this novel, the term "doula" is used to refer to a female servant or midwife in ancient Israel. While the term has ancient origins, its use in modern contexts to describe a trained professional providing physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing individuals gained popularity later on. Doulas have a long history dating back centuries, providing support to women during childbirth in various cultures. The term "doula" originates from ancient Greece, referring to a woman who serves other women during labor and childbirth.