I am so thankful that my husband and I decided to hire Laurie as our doula. She was amazing. Before our birth, she was fantastic at answering questions and being available for anything we needed. I emailed her numerous times in the final weeks of my pregnancy with fears and anxieties. She not only responded quickly, but she seemed to have the exact thing to say that I needed to hear. What I loved most about Laurie is a little hard to describe. It's her personality and presence. She has this perfect mix of calm, peaceful, and kind. It's apparent she loves doula work and was made to do it. She is a careful listener and very insightful. She asked questions of us - things we hadn't thought of before but were very grateful she brought to our attention so we were able to talk through, be educated, and make decisions we felt good about. Laurie's knowledge before and during labor was so helpful. It helped me do what I needed to do most: relax and feel confident that her support would help us have the birth we wanted. I also appreciated her honesty. When she didn't know the answer to a question, she would say so but then research the answer and get back to me. In the end, I'm amazed at how natural it felt to have Laurie at our birth. I was able to labor and deliver without the use of any drugs or other major medical intervention. I am so pleased that this is our birth story. We couldn't have done it without Laurie.
-Jessica Ryan
April 20, 2011
Calm
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $100