TESTIMONIALS
“We loved having Lauren as our doula and couldn't be happier with the support we received from her. She did an amazing job at building rapport with us, instantly made us feel very warm and comfortable. She was flexible, and listened to every single concern and question we had and provided evidenced-based answers every time. She provided many resources for us that empowered us to be knowledgable on the entire pregnancy experience, as well as the L&D process. She worked on building our skills and confidence to prepare for the big day. Lauren did an amazing job at honoring our preferences and we never felt pressured to do anything we did not want to do or to go in a different direction that did not align with our values and what we wanted from the birth experience.
Unfortunately, our labor did not go as planned. Nothing went our way due to medical complications that were out of our control. I had to battle pre-eclampsia which was completely unexpected for us. This led to a series of additional challenges that ultimately made me feel defeated and at a loss, to the point of giving up. Lauren did an amazing job at providing empathy, compassion, and most importantly, encouragement. Without her support, I would have had a panic attack or would have felt an intense feeling of disappointment. Lauren stepped in at the right time and provided the emotional support that we needed. She provided a space for us to process the negative emotions of the unexpected direction we were going, and filled us instead with joy and excitement to prepare for the birth of our daughter. We will always be grateful that we had her support, the amount of empowerment and validation she provided to us made our very complicated birth less scary and she enabled me to surrender to the process, which I would have never been able to do on my own.
If you want to hire a doula that listens to your needs, answers all your questions with a wealth of expertise, provides you with tons of resources and evidenced-based knowledge, validates, empowers, encourages, and provides amazing emotional support then we couldn't recommend Lauren more. She respected our desires and preferences every step of the way and we couldn't have had a more perfect story of our birth despite its challenges. Lauren made bringing our daughter earth-side truly special and we are forever thankful for her.”
— Carla
“My overall experience with you as my doula was fantastic and exceeded all my expectations. The most helpful aspects were your calming, supportive presence throughout the journey, it provided the perfect balance of emotional and physical support. From your encouraging words during intense moments to guiding me through breathing into my birth space and positioning, you always knew exactly what I needed. Your empowerment through information gave me confidence in my decisions and helped me feel fully prepared for the birth process. Your grounding energy made even the most challenging moments feel manageable, and I’m so grateful for your incredible support.
The prenatal sessions were incredibly helpful in preparing me for both childbirth and postpartum. They provided a strong foundation of knowledge and confidence, making me feel ready for the experience ahead. The most beneficial topics were the high protein diet suggestions (and that yummy meal), how you answered every question and never made me feel like it was silly to ask no matter the topic, physical practices I was shown and labor positions, which helped me feel in control during labor. I also found the discussions on postpartum recovery and emotional well-being particularly valuable, as they helped me prepare for the transition and know what to expect in the weeks following birth. Overall, the sessions gave me the tools and reassurance I needed for both labor and the postpartum period.
My partner felt involved and supported throughout the process, which was essential to both of us. You ensured he felt included and empowered, providing him with tools and guidance to participate actively in the birth experience. He so appreciated the clear communication and the hands-on techniques you taught them. The support you gave not only helped my partner feel confident but also strengthened our connection during labor.”
- Jessica