About Perennial Doula Company
I’m Tauren (like Lauren, with a “T”), and I’m so glad you’re here!
Perennial Doula Company was founded to provide comfort and counsel to expecting families near Green Bay, Wisconsin as they prepare to experience the miracle of birth.
Everyone has their own unique hopes and preferences for birth. As your labor doula, it’s my job to educate, equip, and empower you to confidently welcome your baby in the safest, most autonomous way possible.
Values
Autonomy
the quality or state of being self-governing
Your birth experience matters. Perennial Doula Company specializes in educating families on informed consent, patient rights, and self-advocacy so they can navigate the medical system with confidence.
Fortitude
the strength to encounter adversity with courage
You are capable. While we’ve been conditioned to fear birth, Perennial Doula Company can support you in debunking common myths about birth and helping you harness the innate strength within.
Awe
the feeling of respect, wonder, and reverence
You are human. At Perennial Doula Company, we are committed to honoring the awesome and beautifully complex feelings that are often experienced during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Meet Your Doula
Tauren Feuerstein is a twice-trained Certified Professional Birth Doula (CPBD). Her training was completed through both CAPPA and New Horizons Training Network, and her certification is held through the Perinatal Professionals Association (PPA). After she and her husband welcomed their first child in partnership with a doula, she became enamored with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
She believes that birth, regardless of how or where it occurs, is a radically transformative and sacred experience. That said, she is passionate about providing families with the tools and resources they need to understand all of their options, use their voices, and trust their intuition.
Tauren has a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science with a minor in Business Administration from Colorado State University. With a diverse professional background encompassing senior living, horse rescue, and birthwork, Tauren brings a unique blend of compassion, creativity, and strategic acumen to her work.
FAQ’s
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You wouldn't climb Mount Everest without a guide, right? Birth is no different!
Labor doulas are birth experts who can help you meaningfully prepare for birth. Having a labor doula present has been shown to significantly improve labor outcomes, reduce interventions, and increase overall birth satisfaction. Learn more about the evidence for doulas here.
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Labor doulas are nonmedical professionals who work alongside you and your birth team. While your OB and/or midwife provides medical care, your labor doula provides mental, emotional, physical, and/or spiritual support during pregnancy, labor, and immediately after birth.
Mental - providing evidence-based information and resources, supporting a calm and distraction-free environment
Emotional - reciting birth affirmations, reminding you of your birth preferences, encouraging authentic emotional expression (laughter, tears, etc.)
Physical - offering massage, counterpressure, alternative labor positions, snacks, and hydration; supporting baby's first feeding
Spiritual - honoring religious customs, praying, supporting modesty, creating a safe space for worship/meditation
Labor doulas DO NOT do cervical checks, catch babies, give medical advice, interpret test results, or make medical decisions on your behalf.
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Technically, none. While most states currently do not require any training/education to work as a labor doula, it's encouraged that families hire doulas who are trained or certified. This ensures that your doula can offer current, evidence-based information and fully understands their scope of practice.
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Honestly, yes!
Labor doulas are trained to give both partners the tools they need to have a positive birth experience. This includes educating nonbirthing partners on how to meaningfully support their loved one. A labor doula doesn't replace a supportive partner but rather enhances their presence.
Often overlooked is the fact that partners are experiencing birth too! They are equally deserving of support and encouragement.
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Absolutely!
As long as there is a provider present (i.e. OB and/or midwife) to oversee your medical care, I am happy to support clients in whatever environment they feel most comfortable.
