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Lauren Guarrasi

The Compassionate Doula

Portland, OR Service range 20 miles

https://www.compassionatedoulapdx.com/

//instagram.com/thecompassionate_doula

Birth Fee

$1200 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$45 to $60

Birth Fee

$1200 to $1500

Postpartum Rate

$45 to $60


Birth Doula Experience

1 years and 7 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

2 years and 4 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, September 2023

Type of practice: Independent contractor with a doula agency

Clients per month: 1 to 4 births and 0 to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

MA/MS


Special Services Offered

  • Acupressure
  • Aromatherapy
  • Belly binding
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Placenta encapsulation
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Therapeutic bodywork
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

M.Ed in Montessori Early Childhood Education DONA Certified THW Certified (OHP)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

I am a holistic birth and postpartum doula serving families in the Portland Metro area. I hold a Masters Degree in Montessori Early Childhood Education with a passion for child development, conscious and holistic birth, and gentle parenting. My fees are sliding scale based on your needs. @thecompassionate_doula

Service Area

Portland, OR Service range 20 miles

Client Testimonials for Lauren Guarrasi

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Chesca B.

4/15/2024

Post eating the delicious made-with-love lactation cookie you brought over: I put baby down in the bassinet with your sleep tips. We couldn’t have done that without you!

Rachel Lungberg

4/4/2024

Lauren Guarrasi is amazing! I love my birth story and everything went as I hoped it would and Lauren is to thank for a lot of it! She was an excellent support to not only myself but also to my husband and we felt more than equipped to handle anything the day threw at us knowing we had her on our team. She is so knowledgeable and made sure we were prepared ahead of time and even checked on us afterward- I’ve never felt so supported or prepared!

Rylie Dean

3/30/2024

Lauren was such a sweet doula! She supported me when my plan changed dramatically, and I needed induced in the hospital instead of the birth center delivery I had planned. She is amazing!

Em Dee

3/4/2024

Had an amazing experience working with Lauren as my birth doula! She is truly compassionate, empathetic, and advocates for her clients' best interests. Her presence is so warm and gentle and, at my birth, not only was she a comforting presence but she also helped ensure my doctors were checking in on me in a timely manner. Anyone would be lucky to have Lauren as their doula!

Rachael Allen

1/17/2024

A visiting angel! Lauren was a wonderful support postpartum. Part of what makes postpartum a little overwhelming is the lack of time to keep up on everyday essential tasks. Lauren stepped in and cleaned my house, did our dishes, helped care for me and my children, and cooked us delicious, nutritious, organic meals. It made a world of difference in my postpartum experience! She is a lovely soul who is accepting and easy to be around - which is so important when you’re feeling emotional and vulnerable after giving birth. She held space for me to share my birth story and brought compassion and empathy to such an emotional experience. She’s an angel!  

Birth Availability for Lauren Guarrasi

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-03-2024

Postpartum Availability for Lauren Guarrasi

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-03-2024