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Lauren Hansen

Empowered Birthwork

Chicago, IL Service range 10 miles

http://empoweredbirthwork.com

Birth Fee

$1400

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $40

Birth Fee

$1400

Postpartum Rate

$35 to $40


Birth Doula Experience

3 years and 10 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 25 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Doula Trainings International - Certified Birth Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Doula Trainings International - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • Doula Trainings International , May 2021

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 2 to 3 postpartum families

Postpartum limits/restrictions: Please be COVID vaccinated.

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

BA/BS

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Antepartum doula support
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Chicago Volunteer Doula (August 2021-September 2022) Gender Affirming Birth Work course by Moss Froom (April 2022)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

My postpartum hourly rate is $36. Sliding scale pricing options are available for BIPGM, 2SLGBTQIA+, and low income clients seeking birth support.

Service Area

Chicago, IL Service range 10 miles

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Client Testimonials for Lauren Hansen

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Brooke V

7/26/2022

We hired Lauren as a postpartum doula and couldn’t have been happier. I had a lot of anxiety during my pregnancy that carried over to postpartum. I was extremely anxious to leave my 2 year old with anyone (including family) and Lauren’s experience caring for babies and toddlers set me at ease.  My 2 year old absolutely adores her and she is still the only person I trust with my two babies. She has a wealth of knowledge, abundance of energy and is such a natural with babies. She always gave each of my children special attention, while also being mindful of what developmental skills they should be practicing. Her presence is calming and supportive, never judgmental. It is clear that she is highly educated and confident in her abilities to educate, care for, advocate for and support mothers, babies and families. 

Suz Neck

5/6/2022

we LOVE Lauren. She has been so helpful this post-partum period. Her kind and gentle demeanor have felt so good in the house. She has been great with baby and has provided invaluable support around the house; taking care of laundry and plants, cooking meals, and taking care of older siblings. 

Birth Availability for Lauren Hansen

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-25-2024

Postpartum Availability for Lauren Hansen

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-25-2024