The name Buddha Belly felt right from the start. The image of a happy Buddha resonates deeply for what it represents: peace, calm, patience, happiness, positivity, strength, and wisdom — all qualities embraced on the journey through pregnancy into motherhood, and all marks of an excellent doula. The Buddha also nods to a more natural, alternative approach to life, much like the proactive choice of hiring a doula itself. "Buddha belly" is already a familiar, affectionate term for a round pregnant belly or a milk-filled baby tummy, making the name both meaningful and relatable. As the business grew from a solo doula practice to a team offering holistic services, a fitting new name was needed, and Buddha Belly was born: positive, strong, and calm.