For expecting parents — anywhere you are
You don't need to live in Northern Colorado
to have a doula in your corner.
I can only physically attend births in Loveland, Fort Collins, and the towns around them. But the questions, the framework, and the exact scripts I teach my in-person clients? Those travel just fine — for $17.
Instant PDF download. Read on your phone, tablet, or print it for your hospital bag.
For Expecting Parents
The Informed
Birth Playbook
Hannah Hosey — Your Doula Hannah
Revive & Thrive Wellness
Sound familiar?
You've probably felt this before
In a 7-minute appointment, or mid-contraction, in a room that's moving faster than you are.
A provider recommends something and you nod along, even though you don't fully understand why — because asking feels like you're being difficult.
You agree to a procedure in the moment, and only afterward think of the question you wish you'd asked first.
You're told "it's just policy" or "we always do this at this point," and you're not sure if you're allowed to say no.
The tool at the center of it all
Meet BRAIN — five questions that change every conversation
BRAIN is the single most useful thing I hand my in-person clients. It takes under a minute to run through, in a prenatal appointment or in active labor, any time someone recommends a test, procedure, or intervention.
It doesn't tell you what to decide. It just makes sure whatever you decide is actually yours.
What's inside
Laid out the way labor actually unfolds
Five parts, front to back — from your first question to bringing your team together.
Early labor
Why informed consent matters
What consent actually means, and why feeling informed changes your experience — no matter how birth unfolds.
Active labor
The BRAIN framework
Five questions you can run through in under a minute, any time a decision comes up.
Transition
Scripts for the hard moments
Exact language for cervical checks, induction, monitoring, Pitocin, and more.
Pushing
Red flags vs. normal
A clear-eyed guide to what usually warrants a call — and what usually doesn't.
Baby's here
Building your team
What to look for in anyone you bring into the room — doula, partner, or friend.
Written by your doula, Hannah
Real births. Real client conversations. No personal agenda.
I'm Hannah — Your Doula Hannah. I run Revive & Thrive Wellness, a birth doula and childbirth education practice based in Loveland, Colorado, supporting families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, including Medicaid, CHP+, and Tri West clients.
Everything in this playbook is built from the same toolkit I use in the room with local clients — fact-based, not agenda-driven, and written so it actually helps in the moment, not just in theory.
From families I've worked with
What it's like to feel informed instead of rushed
"She educated, supported, and worked with me in ways most would not if all you had was Medicaid. She will do the same for you because she truly cares."
"I was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia almost immediately when I got to the hospital and she turned a scary situation into one where we felt very informed, calm, and confident."
"Hannah is amazing! I would trust her with anything. Her warmth is infectious and her compassion is inspiring."
Ready when you are
Get the same tools I teach my in-person clients
One-time payment. Instant download. Yours to keep and revisit through every appointment.
The Informed Birth Playbook
One-time. No subscription.
- The full BRAIN decision-making framework
- 6 ready-to-use scripts for common labor moments
- Red flags vs. normal variations guide
- How to build a birth team that actually supports you
- Instant PDF — read on any device or print it
Questions
Before you grab it
Is this a replacement for hiring a doula?
No. It's built from what I teach my in-person clients, but it's not a substitute for continuous labor support. If you're in Northern Colorado, I'd love to talk about working together directly.
When do I get it?
Immediately after checkout, you'll get a link to download the PDF. No waiting, no shipping.
Is this medical advice?
No — this playbook gives you language and a framework for asking better questions. It doesn't replace your provider's guidance, and any red-flag information inside is general, not diagnostic.
What if I'm early in pregnancy — is it too soon?
Not at all. Most parents find it most useful to read early, so the BRAIN framework feels natural by the time bigger decisions come up.
In Loveland or Fort Collins?
If you're within about 30 miles and enrolled in Health First Colorado (CO Medicaid), CHP+, or Tri West, you may qualify for full birth doula support at no cost to you.