Why I Made A Doula’s Guide to Labor Positions (And What I Hope It Does for You)

Before I was a doula, I was (and still am) the kind of person who makes spreadsheets for fun and creates forms just to relax. Before I was even certified as a doula, I started piecing this together. I had already gathered tons of research on labor positions, but there wasn’t a single place where it all lived—at least not in a way that made sense for real-time birth support. That gap stuck with me: So I pulled up my favorite design tools, opened a blank spreadsheet, and started building what I wished existed. That spreadsheet turned into something so much bigger—A Doula’s Guide to Labor Positions.

I mean, look how happy I look with my book baby!

Created with Real Birth in Mind

This wasn’t meant to be another pretty book for your shelf. I built it to live in birth bags, on hospital trays, or next to your birthing tub. It’s spiral-bound so it lays flat, sized like a notebook, and designed to be readable when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or knee-deep in contractions.

Each position includes:

• Why and when to try it

• What kind of support may be helpful

• How to modify it for rest, mobility, or epidural use

• Clear illustrations featuring diverse bodies and inclusive language

None of the information is new—birthworkers have been using these positions for decades. But I compiled it in one place, laid it out simply, and gave it structure so it can actually be used in the moment.

Made for Everyone in the Room

I called it A Doula’s Guide to Labor Positions, not because it’s only for doulas, but to reflect the level of expertise, research, and care that went into it. Like a birthy version of the Farmer’s Almanac, it’s designed to be thorough and reliable—whether you’re a doula, a nurse, a midwife, a partner, or the birthing person yourself.

If you’re planning a water birth at home, navigating an epidural in the hospital, or somewhere in between, this guide meets you there.

From Overwhelmed to Informed

My goal is simple: I want people to walk into birth feeling prepared—not perfect, just grounded. I hope A Doula’s Guide to Labor Positions helps you:

• Try new positions without second-guessing yourself

• Understand how movement can support labor

• Suggest ideas with confidence (even if it’s your first birth)

• Advocate for comfort, progress, and your own instincts

This book exists because I couldn’t find anything like it when I needed it. I made it for doulas, parents, educators, and anyone who believes that birth support should be practical, flexible, and clear.

Explore A Doula’s Guide to Labor Positions. I hope it finds its way into your hands, your birth bag, and your story.

A Doula's Guide to Labor Positions

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