Testimonial for Lauren Bates, RN
I had my first baby in August 2025 and had to be induced early due to medical complications. As someone who struggles with anxiety—especially around the unknown—I knew I wanted a doula who could help me feel informed, empowered, and confident through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I had a high-risk pregnancy with gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and eventually severe preeclampsia, so finding someone with a strong medical background was incredibly important. Working with Lauren was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
From the start, Lauren offered reassurance, guidance, and exceptional communication. She helped me understand what to expect at every stage—doctor appointments, triage visits, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery. She never pushed anything on us; instead, she explained all our options clearly, outlined pros and cons, and walked us through best practices in modern medicine. This helped us make confident, informed decisions that felt right for our family. She also supported my husband every step of the way. Lauren made him feel prepared and involved, giving him the tools and confidence to support me before, during, and after birth. She was the absolute best to work with and would recommend her a thousand times.
-Hayes Norris
November 24, 2025
Lauren Bates, RN
Bloom Baby Bloom, LLC
Postpartum Rate: $50
