Kind Words

“I enthusiastically recommend Laura’s birth doula services to anyone giving birth. Laura was invaluable in my second birth and any birthing person would benefit greatly from having Laura by their side.”

“My first birth three years ago was doula assisted, although not by Laura. After learning what birth is really like I also learned what I really needed from a doula. For my second birth I was seeking a doula with experience, education, strength, confidence, as well as compassion and care. I wanted a doula who had special experience and training in fetal and maternal positioning as well as pelvic floor considerations.”

“I wanted a doula whose practice was evidence based and could share that knowledge with me as well as assert that knowledge in the birth setting. Laura is all of these things. Her intake process is incredibly thoughtful and detailed and sets up the client for very informative and helpful prenatal meetings. She helped guide me through movement and positions for laboring at home and provided helpful resources in the prenatal period. She was in touch with me as much as I needed before labor.”

“On the day of my labor she helped me feel confident and calm as I labored at home. Once we got to the hospital her assistance and presence was invaluable. She made sure the birth team was aware of my birth wishes. She anticipated my needs before I did. She acted as my voice when I could not.”

“Laura’s years of experience, education and certifications, and calm compassionate nature all came together to assist in a much better birth experience than my first. I am deeply appreciative of Laura.”

“Working with Laura was one of the best decisions my wife and I made in advance of our son’s birth. At first, getting a doula was definitely more my wife’s idea than mine. I wasn’t against it, but it seemed like something extra that I didn’t need and probably wouldn’t like.”

“I was wrong. During the birth, Laura was as much of a resource for me as she was for my wife. My wife and I were prepared — we read multiple books, took a birthing class, had our bags packed — but once we got to the hospital that all slipped away. Laura knew just what to do. She helped my wife work through her labor pains, had good suggestions on positions and pain relief, and helped us know what was normal (and not). She expressed concern when my wife’s epidural was not working as it should, which allowed us to raise the issue with the hospital staff and get it corrected. Other times, she stayed with my wife so I could eat or take a brief nap.”

“I can’t recommend Laura enough. She had the confidence that comes with experience, got along great with our doctor and nurses, and didn’t impose her own preferences on us. She is warm, kind, patient, and really cares about making sure that you have a good birth.”

“From the moment she arrived until our son was born we both felt so supported and taken care of. She was at my side the entire time — rubbing my back, giving words of encouragement, offering me honey sticks and hydration to keep me going through labor. Not only did she provide me support, but made sure Ryne was taken care of as well, offering him breaks if needed throughout labor. When telling our birth story Ryne is sure to tell everyone how amazing Laura was — that we couldn’t have done it without her. Laura helped me bring my baby boy into this world and helped me achieve the birth I wanted and I am forever grateful for her!”

“I will be forever grateful to Laura for supporting my husband and me before and during the birth of my second baby. Throughout all of our pre-birth meetings, Laura brought a calm, confident, and professional demeanor and was highly attuned to mine and my husband’s needs. She clearly had a wealth of knowledge and resources, but listened closely to what we were most interested in as second-time parents and shared only ideas and tools that were relevant to us.”

“She was an invaluable presence at the hospital. I was having really close-together intense contractions and feeling frantic as she arrived, and she jumped in to offer reassurance and encouragement and really practical comfort measures that helped me re-center. I had a long, difficult pushing stage, and I truly believe Laura made all the difference in helping me have a successful vaginal birth by advocating with my provider to have me try pushing in different positions. In the hours and days after the birth, she offered really helpful emotional support and validation. I would highly recommend Laura to anyone seeking a doula’s support for their pregnancy and birth.”

“We chose to work with Laura after meeting her at a doula speed dating event. We opened up to her immediately and the way she responded made us feel very comfortable, so we knew we would be in good hands. We loved that we could laugh with her — that was important to us. She really cares about the family she is working with and wants to get to know them and support them in the best way she can. As a parent herself she really “gets it.” Laura has a way of making you feel strong, at peace, and prepared.”

“What we loved best about having a doula is that they are able to read the room and see what you need, maybe even before you know what that is. They know when to be vocal and hands on, but also when you need them to step back and give you space. If you need a doula, you cannot go wrong with Laura — she is an amazing choice (and person)!!”

“I whole heartedly recommend Laura as your birth doula — truly, look no further. She was critical to mine as we went in thinking it would be a quick second labor and it ended up being anything but. Needless to say it was a lot to process and keep up with, but Laura’s calm demeanor, reassuring statements, help with positioning along with amazing massage techniques made it all the better. Her detailed notes and photos from our daughter’s birth are something I will treasure for the rest of my life. Backing up to pregnancy, Laura was a wealth of knowledge in getting baby, my body, and my mind ready for labor.”

“Laura was recommended by our midwife, and once my husband and I met her during our initial meeting we immediately knew we wanted her to be our doula. She put me at ease with her calm, confident, and attuned presence. Her style is both very professional yet personable and warm at the same time. During our prenatal visits, Laura took the time to truly get to know us as a couple: our values, fears, and excitements about welcoming a baby into our family. She periodically checked in with me and made me feel so supported during a hard bout of prenatal depression and anxiety.”

“During my labor, Laura’s encouraging words are one of the few things that continue to stand out to me. She helped me trust my body and instincts, made me feel powerful, and had an intangible soothing presence that added so much to my experience. When I think back to my birth, I feel proud, strong, and powerful, and I know a large part of that is how supported I felt by Laura. I cannot recommend her services highly enough!”

“I had a wonderful birth experience with Laura in the fall of 2016. My husband and I decided to work with Laura because we felt comfortable with her calm and intelligent demeanor almost instantly! She made us feel empowered as a team and capable of bringing our baby into the world.”

“At 34 weeks we found out that our son was breech. Laura provided emotional support as I grappled with the possibility (and eventual reality) of a cesarean birth. She helped us find information about baby flipping, and even attended my ECV where an OB tried to flip our baby head down. She had a calm and peaceful presence and helped both of us stay grounded before, during, and after the procedure.”

“During the surgery Laura took amazing pictures that I am incredibly grateful to have! She stayed with us in the recovery room and was very helpful as we started breastfeeding. The postpartum visit with Laura was a lifesaver on our first night home. I would highly recommend working with Laura!”

“I had a great birthing experience with Laura. She helped me achieve my goal of having an unmedicated birth. I was going to be alone during labor so I decided to get a doula for support, and Laura provided all the support I needed. She supported me emotionally and physically and in every other possible way. She motivated me every step of the way and was constantly analyzing my situation and offering options that made me more comfortable. I was so scared when I started shivering; she gave me a really tight hug and reassured me that it was normal. She was just SUPER AMAZING and I’m really glad I worked with her.”

“When my wife and I found out we were pregnant, we found out there were many decisions to make. Then the conversation turned to the topic of the doula. We both decided that we wanted one and that we would see if we could find someone who lined up with our values and had a passion for her profession. My wife and I looked at a list of doulas separately and came back to each other with our respective choices. We both chose Laura. It was a fantastic decision.”

“Laura’s passion for the mothers and babies she works with is incredible. Her knowledge about childbirth is expansive and we felt the love she has for both mother and child. When the day came for our son to enter the world, Laura was there. She came with a heart full of love and a body full of energy and helped my wife tremendously. She’s the kind of person you feel comfortable with and you know that you can trust her suggestions during labor. Laura exceeded all of our expectations and we will forever be grateful for her.”

“Laura has been a solid source of support and guidance as my husband, Aaron, and I brought our first child, Lila, into the world and have been adjusting to becoming parents. Her visits during the last weeks of my pregnancy helped us prepare for labor, and she prompted us to think about things — like a game plan for dealing with my early labor and like nutrition and healing during the fourth trimester — in ways I wouldn’t have otherwise done.”

“At home, I was somewhat stalled. When Laura arrived, her confidence and gentle persistence earned my compliance, and after a couple of hours of laboring in different positions, it was time to drive to the birth center. We were so glad to be able to trust Laura’s judgment that it was time to call the midwife. She stayed by my side, always encouraging me. Laura has the perfect demeanor for this important role. She is gentle, caring, knowledgeable, thoughtful, supportive, and unobtrusive. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.”

“I can’t imagine our pregnancy, labor, and birth without Laura as part of our team. She was incredibly supportive throughout the whole journey, making herself available to me at all times! She is knowledgeable about so many things, and for those questions she was unable to answer she was able to connect me with resources so that I felt confident to understand my experience. Laura was encouraging through all my ups and downs, lifting me up and never allowing me to doubt myself.”

“My husband has a medical condition that prevented him from being present during the more intense parts of labor, and Laura made it a priority to make sure he was still able to experience and be part of the process. I originally felt slightly uncomfortable about paying a stranger to be my support system, but working with Laura never felt like she was anything less than family and friend!”