Website: thedoulanetwork.org/doula/lauren-arcomano/ Phone: (845) 246-2926 Type of Practice: Partnership with 1 other doula Clients per Month: 0 to 2 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 5 years and 30 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 25 years and 100 families served Area of practice: Kingston, NY Travel range: 65 miles Travel comments/restrictions: unrestricted travel Languages spoken: English and American Sign Language
Specific certifications for the above: DONA trained
Breastfeeding Certifications
La Leche League Leader
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Certified Community Heath Educator
Other Credentials
Neonatal Resuscitation Certified (American Academy of Pediatrics)
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
LGBTQ Families
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Domestic Violence
Addiction Recovery
Special services available:
Infant massage education
Prenatal or postnatal massage
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Cloth diapering education
Parenting consulting
Elimination communication education
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
ASL (American Sign Language)
Baby sign language education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Antepartum doula
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I have over 25 years experience working with at-risk and high-need families; I volunteer at a local homeless shelter with any pregnant women who desires a doula. I also serve as a staff trainer and consultant at a foster care program for pregnant and parenting teens.
Postpartum limits/restrictions: My postpartum practice is limited to birth clients and those seeking breastfeeding advice and assistance.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I have worked at all the hospitals in our region and am familiar with all the OB/GYN groups. I encourage expectant parents to tour all the hospitals and interview their providers so that they are in the most comfortable setting for their birth. I have had some success at Vassar Brothers with clients achieving a VBAC. Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers I have worked at all the birth centers in our region and am familiar with all the OB/GYN groups. I encourage expectant parents to tour all the hospitals and interview their providers so that they are in the most comfortable setting for their birth Attends home births? Any Home Birth I particularly enjoy supporting women, their partners and children at home births.
Birth doula fee: $600 to $1200 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $15 to $25 Fee details: I will work with all families and their individual financial circumstances. My fees are based on a sliding scale and I try very hard not to turn away a mother who genuinely needs a doula. For post-partum services, I will contract for multiple hourly rates based upon the number of hours contracted.
Client Testimonials for Lauren Arcomano
Rebecca Joseph
Lauren was both a great doula and wonderful prenatal teacher. She gave us an amazing amount of information and was the reason (I believe) that we were able to have a successful VBAC! I would absolutely recommend her to my friends and hope to have the opportunity to use her again.
Posted 8/12/2010
Shelby Rodriguez
Lauren was great to have as my doula. She is very knowledgeable, provides wonderful and relaxing massages, and fed me well throughout the pregnancy and labor. She was very energetic even after three days of labor with me and numerous trips to the hospital due to PIH. She was also tremendously helpful with all my breastfeeding questions and was there to give me advice when I was having a hard time. I would absolutely use her again if needed.
Lauren was both a great doula and wonderful prenatal teacher. She gave us an amazing amount of information and was the reason (I believe) that we were able to have a successful VBAC! I would absolutely recommend her to my friends and hope to have the opportunity to use her again.