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Read more below on how we started and how we feel about the birth village!
Trisha has been a doula in the St. George area for 16 years and always wanted a way to network and help her clients get all the information and resources they needed. After starting her own doula training, she saw a need for continuing education and how important it was for the doulas. As she started monthly meetups, she saw a lot of interest from all types of birth workers in the community and invited them to attend. As the group grew, the Southern Utah Birth Village came to life.
After forming a committee for the group, we pursued becoming a non-profit organization so that we can help as many families as we possibly can. We as an organization believe that women and families deserve more when it comes to our mental and physical health!
All members of The Birth Village deeply value motherhood and womanhood. We strive to be a place you can find nonjudgmental support and education through whatever obstacles you may face. We love being able to help women find resources for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum that will support them in both mind, body and spirit.
We have created a community that is dedicated to helping all women to feel empowered. We strive to provide knowledge, love and recommendations that our clients can trust as they go through their maternal journey.
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Trisha Baird is a seasoned doula, birth educator, and doula trainer with nearly two decades of experience empowering women and families through the birth process. Since 2006, Trisha has been dedicated to supporting women in achieving their ideal birth experience. Her journey into natural childbirth was sparked during her third pregnancy when she sought out a midwife and took Bradley Method classes to have a more empowered birth. This transformative experience led her to become a certified doula in 2007, and since then, she has guided over 450 couples through their birth journeys. Today, Trisha trains new doulas, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive physical, mental, and emotional support to every birthing person.
Trisha founded The Birth Village with the belief that families deserve more when it comes to birth and the surrounding experience. She is passionate about creating a community where women are supported throughout pregnancy and childbirth, empowering them to face any challenge life may bring. This support helps build a stronger, more connected village.
When she's not supporting families, Trisha loves spending time outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. She firmly believes that being outdoors is vital for our well-being, especially in the stunning landscapes she calls home, where nature can serve as a powerful tool for emotional balance. But her greatest passion is yoga. After 20 years of dreaming about it, Trisha is now training to become a yoga teacher, with a special focus on prenatal yoga. She is eager to share this practice with her students and clients, believing it to be one of the best ways women can prepare for childbirth and connect with their bodies.
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Morgan Brower is a birth worker and wellness advocate with a passion for empowering women through every stage of life. As the host and producer of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan amplifies the voices of women and fosters connection within the community. Her business, Embro Wellness, reflects her dedication to supporting women’s health and confidence. Having had both of her babies at home, Morgan developed a deep love for birth and the power of informed, intentional care.
She strongly believes in the magic of “women supporting women,” not only in birth but in all aspects of life. By breaking away from competition and embracing collaboration, Morgan works to create a community where women can thrive together.
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Tiffany is first and foremost a wife and mother of four beautiful children, a birth and postpartum doula and a Mindfully Prepared Birth Instructor since 2022." Tiffany has been drawn to babies, pregnant mamas and the whole process of labor and delivery since she was a little girl.
What truly sparked Tiffany’s passion for birth work was her own journey through motherhood, with each of her births being uniquely different—ranging from an emergency Cesarean to a home birth. This personal experience allows Tiffany to deeply connect with and understand the diverse birth journeys of many mamas. She firmly believes in the transformative power that comes when women are supported. As president of The Birth Village, Tiffany is dedicated to transforming the childbirth experience, ensuring that every mother feels supported, respected, and celebrated throughout her unique path into motherhood. With strong leadership skills—effective communication, strategic problem-solving, and a deep commitment to collaboration—Tiffany is able to guide The Birth Village in empowering and supporting mothers every step of the way."
"I’m excited to see The Birth Village grow and expand in the coming years. It’s been incredible to witness its journey from the early stages and all that has been achieved in such a short time. I look forward to continue supporting mamas in feeling empowered and confident in having a positive birth experience, while also helping them access the financial support and care they need through The Birth Village Scholarships.”
When Tiffany isn't focused on birth work, you’ll likely find her at the lake or beach, learning something new, or diving into yet another craft project. She enjoys spending time outdoors in sunny Southern Utah with her family and dogs.
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Andrea Poulton is a passionate doula, health & life coach who specializes in empowering families through intuitive birth, successful breastfeeding and attachment parenting. Her journey into birth work began after the transformative experiences of her own pregnancies and births, which ignited a deep desire to support others on their unique paths to parenthood.
As a dedicated member of the board at The Birth Village, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and leadership to the organization’s mission of fostering a supportive birthing community.
A mother of five, Andrea balances her professional life with her love for her family and adventure. She enjoys running marathons, biking, exploring nature, and reading, finding inspiration in both movement and mindfulness. Through her work and personal passions, she is committed to creating a world where every parent feels empowered and every child is nurtured.
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Tia Stout is a wife, mother of six, and an accomplished birth and newborn photographer based in Southern Utah. She began her photography journey in 2013, specializing in birth and newborn photography in 2019. Through her work, Tia discovered a deep appreciation for the transformative moments of birth and the incredible birth professionals who dedicate themselves to supporting and empowering women. Building connections with doulas, midwives, and other community members became one of the most fulfilling aspects of her career, creating relationships she continues to treasure.
After spending a year immersed in this vibrant and supportive birth community, Tia recognized the potential for something greater. Working alongside key members of the community, she played an integral part in establishing a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women in Southern Utah. As a passionate advocate and a collaborative leader, Tia has been instrumental in the nonprofit’s growth and mission to provide resources, education, and empowerment for women.
Outside of her work in the birth community, Tia teaches music classes, enjoys playing volleyball, and stays busy with creative projects and spending time with her husband and six children.
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Dessa Montilla Mulholland is a birth and postpartum doula. She became interested in birth work because she wanted to help women in healing postpartum, and now really enjoys helping women in birth as well. She is passionate about supporting women so they feel strong, confident, and competent through their birth and postpartum journey. She became involved with The Birth Village while training as a doula in Southern Utah and loves being able to connect with the community and learn from wise women and practitioners. In addition to birth work she enjoys crocheting, reading, playing the violin and piano, being active outdoors, camping and traveling with her husband. She is excited for the opportunity to work more with The Birth Village and support the community.
Ashley was raised with the backdrop of the unique and beautiful landscape of Southern Utah. Early in life, she developed a love for capturing moments she wanted to remember for a lifetime, through Photography. That love grew as she attended and graduated from Dixie State University studying Art and Photography. While preparing for the birth of her first baby, she was touched by the empowering, raw and sheer majesty of childbirth. True Knot Photography and Videography was born shortly thereafter, specializing in Maternity, Birth and Newborns. In preparation for her own birth experiences, Ashley hired Trisha Baird as her Doula and they became fast friends. Over time, Ashley's desire to be involved in learning, educating and supporting women in their own journey through Motherhood grew, and she became a Doula herself. As a mother of four boys, she knows how important it is to have a village of other women who can lift each other through this stage of life. When the Birth Village was established, it was a perfect fit for her to be a part of. When Ashley is not working on a birth story, she loves to be outdoors. She enjoys early morning walks(as long as her kids slept well the night before), reading and spending time with her family.
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