Who’s on Your Birth & Postpartum Dream Team?

Every decision you make about your birth matters. But one of the most overlooked factors in birth satisfaction and recovery is the team you surround yourself with.

Choosing your providers isn’t just about who is available or what your insurance covers

it’s about aligning your care with your values, goals, and medical needs.

The Dream Team Guide is designed to help you:

  • Understand the key roles in birth and postpartum care

  • Clarify which providers fit your specific needs and preferences

  • Avoid common gaps in support that can impact recovery and well-being

If you want to move beyond the default system and build a team that truly supports you, this guide will show you how.

A Strategic Approach To Choosing Your Birth Team

Every professional plays a different role, and not all providers take the same approach to birth and postpartum. This guide will help you identify the care model that’s right for you by breaking down:

  • Obstetricians vs. Midwives – Key differences in approach, decision-making, and birth setting.

  • Doulas – What they do, what they don’t do, and how to choose the right one.

  • Chiropractic & Pelvic Floor Therapy – How structural alignment impacts pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.

  • Lactation Support – The difference between an IBCLC and other breastfeeding helpers Postpartum

  • Support – Who helps with healing, newborn care, and the transition to parenthood.

Understanding these roles will help you build a care team that feels both proactive and aligned with your birth and recovery goals.

Who This Guide Is For

A beautifully designed, easy-to-use planner that guides you through your entire pregnancy from Week 4 to Week 42, featuring:

Parents who want more control over their birth experience

Anyone choosing between a midwife or OB and seeking clarity

Those considering a doula, chiropractor, or postpartum specialist

Parents who want personalized support for recovery and newborn care

This isn’t about recommending one path over another, it’s about helping you make informed decisions so you feel confident in your care team.

What Parents Are Saying

Denise Nuzzo

Desirae is truly a blessing. Her knowledge, care, attentiveness, and compassion were exactly what I needed.

As a first-time mom, she was the calm during my storm. It wasn’t easy, and she was there every step of the way, in a reassuring, non-judgmental way. I trust her wholeheartedly and am so thankful for her services!

Jennifer Darby

We’ve used Desirae for both of our kids' births, and there will never be adequate words to describe what she does for her families.

She provides an endless amount of evidence-based information to ensure her clients are well-informed. She is a fierce advocate but also empowers you to advocate for yourself. The support she provides through all stages of the process is invaluable.

Jon Gwara

As first-time parents, we wanted someone knowledgeable, attentive, and understanding of our unique journey, and Desirae exceeded all of our expectations. She developed different frameworks for various situations, helping us feel confident and informed. When my wife needed an unplanned c-section, Desirae’s calm guidance and advocacy with nurses and physicians were invaluable.

Why This Matters

Studies consistently show that having the right support improves birth experiences, lowers intervention rates, and enhances postpartum recovery. But too often, parents only realize what was missing after the fact.

By planning your care team early, you can:

  • Minimize stress and decision fatigue in late pregnancy

  • Increase satisfaction with your birth experience

  • Ensure continuity of care from pregnancy through postpartum

About Harmony Births

At Harmony Births, we believe that informed choices lead to better experiences. Our focus is on helping families build strong, strategic birth teams so they feel supported at every stage.

This guide was created to help you understand your options, evaluate your needs, and confidently assemble the right professionals for your journey.

Take Control of Your Birth Experience

You only get one chance to plan this birth, and the right preparation starts now. Too many parents look back wishing they had more support, more knowledge, or more confidence in their choices.

The Dream Team Guide gives you the tools to take an intentional, informed approach to assembling your birth and postpartum team—so you don’t have to rely on luck or last-minute decisions.

By investing time in this process now, you’ll walk into birth feeling supported, prepared, and empowered—no matter how your journey unfolds.

Don’t wait until you’re in labor to realize something is missing. Download your guide today and start building the team that will be there for you.