Testimonial for Lauren Hulit Bradbury
I found Lauren through a mutual friend and I am so happy we were connected! My first pregnancy and postpartum journey in 2013 was traumatic for me and wasn’t what I envisioned at all. This time around I knew that I wanted to have more support in order to have the natural birth that I’ve dreamed of. I began my journey with Lauren at 34 weeks. Although we didn’t have a ton of time to work with, she managed to prepare us for labor. Both my husband and I felt instantly comfortable and connected with her! She taught us a lot of pain management techniques, gave us affirmation cards and lent us some things we would need when the time came. She also taught us a lot about the birthing process and helped us understand what my body would be going through during labor.
I went into active labor and labored at home with my husband for an hour. My contractions picked up and my husband reached out to Lauren. She got to us right away and helped me labor at home for about an hour, hour and a half. My water broke and off we went to our birthing center. She rode with us there and helped me and husband feel safe and manage my pain as much as we could during the ride. At the birthing center things moved really quickly and she helped fill in my midwives on how my labor had progressed and of course she had all of the information! Although my labor was painful, I felt safe and taken care of the entire time. I believe this is why I was able to have a quick and successful birth! She was so kind to take photos during and after my birth. I am so grateful to have those memories on camera!
She came to visit us a few days after my baby girls birth to check in on us and I really appreciated that. We felt so supported! Lauren also encapsulated my placenta, created a tincture with my placenta and gave us memorable gifts.
Lauren helped us have the birth I dreamed of. It was perfect!
-Tiare Garcia
November 15, 2021
Lauren Hulit Bradbury
The Doula Life
Birth Fee: $3000 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
