MEET THE DOULA
Your birth, your way- I'm just here to cheer, guide, and maybe hand you a snack.
Hi, I’m Lauren!
Welcome, friend! I’m so glad you are here.
I firmly believe in the serene, powerful, and beautiful nature of birth– an experience not meant to be feared. My passion for the sacred birth space began during my own birth experience, when my doula made all the difference in supporting me and my husband emotionally and physically through childbirth. It was a transformative experience that inspired me to pursue doula certification so that I could provide the same invaluable support to other families.
Birth is beautiful, and so is the strength within you- I’m here to remind you of that.
In addition to my work as a doula, I have a wealth of experience working with children in various settings such as serving in the nursery at church, being a first grade teacher, and a paraprofessional. This background has given me a deep understanding of child development and the unique needs of growing families. It brings me immense joy and a deep sense of privilege to be in this fulfilling work, supporting and empowering mothers during such a transformative time.
Certified | DONA International
BEHIND THE BIRTH BALL
You’ll always catch me with:
A vanilla latte + essential oils
My go-to stress relief activity is:
Crocheting
The best way to spend a lazy Sunday:
Comfort food, outdoor walks, + family time!
BIRTH- WHERE LIFE BEGINS AND IDENTITIES ARE FORMED
Elizabeth, New mom
“From the first time we met to begin discussing working together, I felt supported, seen, and heard. I often texted her about questions, and both my fiancé and I learned so much from the Midwest doulas birth classes. Lauren was in constant communication with us during labor and came to the hospital right on time. Our birth story was arduous, beautiful, and full of surprises but Lauren was our rock through out. Her calm demeanor and different suggestions for pain relief were so helpful. Her encouragement throughout the process when I felt like giving up or in I will never forget.”
Kyla, Second time mom
Lauren brought such a calming, positive energy into the birthing space. She was also helpful in pregnancy, answering whatever questions I had, specifically with suggestions to relieve pelvic and hip pain in late pregnancy. We loved having Lauren on our team for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!
Sarah, New Mom
“Lauren's presence in the room was extremely valuable. I appreciated her knowledge and calming presence not only for me, but for my husband when the birth got intense or when exhaustion hit us both.”
Ryan, New Dad
“Having someone that we could talk to at any time of day where we didn't have to go through the hospital was really nice. Going through pregnancy there is always a million questions and having another person that can answer those questions was very comforting.”