About Me
Hi, I’m Brittney Watkins - a DONA-trained birth doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mom to three beautiful girls. My husband and I love raising our family in the tight-knit village of Mohawk, NY. When we’re not at home, you’ll often find us in the Adirondacks - skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or camping.
It is often said that when a baby is born, so too is a mother. My own transition into motherhood completely changed the trajectory of my life and career, leading me toward this calling. Birth and motherhood are truly the most powerful, vulnerable, and transformative experiences of a lifetime.
In the midst of all the excitement that preparing for a baby brings, I also know how challenging and isolating it can all feel. Having the right care can make all the difference. That’s why I aim to provide every family I work with the compassionate presence I once needed, helping each mother experience birth and motherhood as it should be… powerful, empowering, and deeply beautiful.
As your doula, I’ll help you prepare for birth and be there with you every step of the way. I offer calm, continuous support throughout labor and the postpartum period, including your partner and other support people. I love this job and each family I serve will always hold a special place in my heart.
My Philosophy
A doula is not a new idea. For generations, women were surrounded by others who guided them through the sacred transitions of birth and motherhood. My work is simply a return to that kind of care: helping families feel supported and confident in their natural abilities.
I’m passionate about supporting physiological birth and helping mothers trust in their body’s innate capacity to birth and nourish their babies. I currently serve families throughout the Mohawk Valley, Utica, and Cooperstown, including those planning home births.
Alongside my doula work, I’m continuing my lactation education through Mohawk Valley Lactation, allowing me to expand the care I offer in breastfeeding and postpartum support.
This work is my calling and my joy. It’s an honor to walk beside families during one of life’s most transformative times.