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Lauren Fortuna-Floch BScN, CNP

Nest & Nourish | Doula & RN

Sooke, BC Southern Vancouver Island: Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Shirley, Shawnigan Lake

https://www.nestandnourish.ca

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Birth Fee

$1200

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $55

Availability Remarks: Postpartum: No overnights currently. Full availability Tuesday-Thursday, other days may be available. Please reach out to discuss your unique needs.

Birth Fee

$1200

Postpartum Rate

$40 to $55


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Birth Doula Experience

3 years and 4 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 6 families served


Birth Doula Certifications

  • Birthworker Academy - Certified Full Spectrum Doula

Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • Birthworker Academy - Certified Full Spectrum Doula

Doula Training

  • Birthworker Academy, July 2022

Type of practice: Solo practice

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

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Cancer patients and survivors
  • Childbirth education services
  • Cloth diapering education
  • Community health worker
  • Elimination communication education
  • End of life doula services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Full spectrum doula services
  • Miscarriage support
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Mother roasting
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Parenting consulting
  • Perinatal wellness coach
  • Photography - Birth
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Special Services
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • TENS units rental
  • Twins and multiples birth support
  • Twins and multiples postpartum support
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Trauma Informed Somatic Coach & Matrescence Guide | Nervous System Regulation Education & Support | Registered Nurse of 10+ years (Community Health/Hospice/Palliative Care) | Holistic Nutritionist (CNP)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Postpartum: $150/3 hour visit. Custom packages available. Discounts given for prepaid 21hr or 42hr packages.

Service Area

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Sooke, BC Southern Vancouver Island: Sidney, Victoria, Sooke, Shirley, Shawnigan Lake

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Client Testimonials for Lauren Fortuna-Floch BScN, CNP

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Brittany

1/24/2025

I'll start by saying this....Lauren is an absolute earth angel ?? I hired Lauren to be our doula for my second baby that was being born out of hospital at our midwives cottage/property. Lauren held amazing space for me and my family throughout the entire pregnancy, always checking in and going over my labour/delivery wishes with me and making sure we were feeling comfortable and if we had any questions or concerns or simply how she could best support us. During my labour/delivery she supported me so beautifully, it's actually hard to put into words. She made me feel strong, held/supported, cared for and so loved. She held my hand, rubbed my back, supported my partner and talked me through some really hard moments. After our little one was born, we very unexpectedly had to be transferred to the hospital as our baby needed some extra care.  It was a whirlwind and very emotionally and mentally traumatic few days after that while our baby was in the NICU and Lauren stood by us the entire time, making sure we were getting the support we needed while at the hospital. She was always bringing us food, coffee, making sure we were getting some rest and always being there to hold space and listen when we needed it. I honestly do not know how I could have made it through my pregnancy, labour/delivery and all that was to come after, without Lauren's support. Not to mention, once we were all back home she was there by our sides then too. Making sure we were settling in at home, tidying our place, bringing us food, and overall making sure we were wholly supported and cared for. I would HIGHLY recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a doula and all around badass woman to support them through the journey of pregnancy, labour/delivery and the intense transformation from maiden to motherhood ?

Brittany Moss

1/24/2025

I'll start by saying this....Lauren is an absolute earth angel ?? I hired Lauren to be our doula for my second baby that was being born out of hospital at our midwives cottage/property. Lauren held amazing space for me and my family throughout the entire pregnancy, always checking in and going over my labour/delivery wishes with me and making sure we were feeling comfortable and if we had any questions or concerns or simply how she could best support us. During my labour/delivery she supported me so beautifully, it's actually hard to put into words. She made me feel strong, held/supported, cared for and so loved. She held my hand, rubbed my back, supported my partner and talked me through some really hard moments. After our little one was born, we very unexpectedly had to be transferred to the hospital as our baby needed some extra care.  It was a whirlwind and very emotionally and mentally traumatic few days after that while our baby was in the NICU and Lauren stood by us the entire time, making sure we were getting the support we needed while at the hospital. She was always bringing us food, coffee, making sure we were getting some rest and always being there to hold space and listen when we needed it. I honestly do not know how I could have made it through my pregnancy, labour/delivery and all that was to come after, without Lauren's support. Not to mention, once we were all back home she was there by our sides then too. Making sure we were settling in at home, tidying our place, bringing us food, and overall making sure we were wholly supported and cared for. I would HIGHLY recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a doula and all around badass woman to support them through the journey of pregnancy, labour/delivery and the intense transformation from maiden to motherhood ?

Collette Charlebois

12/29/2024

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for Lauren’s doula services. From the moment I decided to hire her around 34 weeks, I knew I had made the right decision—even though I hadn’t originally planned on having a doula at all. Her calming presence and unwavering support truly transformed my birth experience. Despite my birth plan not going as expected, Lauren ensured that I never felt judged or unsupported. Instead, I felt empowered, heard, and completely taken care of every step of the way. The pre-birth materials she provided were incredibly helpful in preparing me for labor, giving me the confidence and knowledge I needed. Initially, I only planned to hire her for the birth, but when some health challenges arose, I knew I needed her support postpartum as well. Looking back, that was one of the best decisions I made. Her guidance during those early days with my baby was invaluable, and I felt so comforted knowing I could trust her completely. Some may view doula services as a luxury, but to me, it’s an essential part of the support a mother needs in her postpartum journey. For my next baby, I will absolutely be planning to have Lauren’s postpartum services from the very beginning. If I have one regret, it’s that I didn’t hire Lauren sooner. If you’re considering hiring a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend her. She made an immeasurable difference during one of the most important and vulnerable moments of my life.

Birth Availability for Lauren Fortuna-Floch BScN, CNP

= Available. Calendar last updated: 03-25-2025

Postpartum Availability for Lauren Fortuna-Floch BScN, CNP

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