Preparation + support matter. They make the difference between a birth that feels out of control + confusing and a birth that feels strong + satisfying. With unbiased information, you can make choices that are right for you. With a solid birth team, you can handle any situation that comes your way.
about me
Hi! I’m Lauren. I believe; no I know that the birth experience really matters. This is not just another day in your life. Before my first was born, my husband and I did the bare minimum birth prep. While that birth went okay on paper, I was *not* prepared for how to navigate the hospital environment, or for what to expect once we brought our baby home. After that, I started hearing more and more birth stories. from other new moms. I was floored by the varying, and overwhelmingly negative, experiences that women had during their births. I started to get curious about how more and better preparation could help people have better birth experiences, even if/when things out of our control came into the picture.
Fast forward to my next pregnancy and I was hooked on birth. I listened to all the podcasts, read all the books, changed care providers, and re-hired my doula. I saw the tremendous difference that more preparation and different choices made for me in that birth. As a result, when I left my corporate job in 2018, I decided to help parents like you prepare for their birth experiences. And here we are today! Professionally speaking, I am a passionate Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Body Ready Method pro, BeHerVillage Gift Registry Expert, and certified Full-Spectrum DTI doula. Personally, I am a proud wife and loving mom to four cute people.
I want every expecting mom to uncover the strength within herself that has been muffled by negative and scary cultural narratives around birth. I believe that demystifying the smart, miraculous, and incredible birth process allows people to access that confidence within themselves. I also believe that it is crucial to bring awareness to the practical realities of birthing in our healthcare system as this allows expecting parents to go into the birth as smart consumers, retaining their autonomy during this sacred life event.
I am an idealist and a realist. I know that there is no magic recipe for the perfect birth (though I really, really wish there was!). However, if you have a dream for what you want your birth to look like - own it. I want to hear about it. Let's do everything in our power to make that happen! AND - I'll walk you through everything you need to know so you can bravely change course if the need arises.
I'm so ready for you to experience your first contraction with excitement instead of trepidation - are you?
My job is to believe in you so you can believe in you, too.
You don't need to let the negative cultural birth narrative undermine the innate trust you have in yourself. You don't need to stay in the dark about your options. When we work together, you can be on your way to feeling seen, confident and prepared for the birth of your baby so you can birth on your own terms.
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