Testimonial for Lauren Carrabs, CD(DONA) from Jeana

Testimonial for Lauren Carrabs, CD(DONA)

Our experience working with Lauren went above and beyond our expectations. As a first-time mom, I felt quite nervous about giving birth. My husband and I decided to hire a doula to help guide us on our journey. My vision was to have a totally unmedicated birth and to feel as connected as possible to my husband. I was initially nervous that a doula might leave my husband feeling excluded, but our experience was the total opposite.

I knew within moments of our initial Zoom interview that Lauren was the perfect match for us. She is incredibly open-minded, affirming, intuitive, and personable. Lauren made it her mission to figure out exactly what our vision was as a couple and had a remarkable way of quelling my anxiety around giving birth without even necessarily trying to do so.

Fast-forward to my birthing experience...when Lauren walked through the door to our room, I immediately got the sense that everything was going to be okay. She carries with her such an aura of tranquility. When the sensations got intense, Lauren was right by my side, giving me a massage, gently suggesting position changes, applying pressure to relieve discomfort, or just walking the room with me. She seemed to have the perfect sense of when to intervene, when to allow my husband and I to labor without intervention.

I eventually opted to get an epidural, a decision that Lauren supported me on. Her encouraging words helped dissolve the bit of guilt that crept in, and I was soon back to feeling like a powerful, successful mama-to-be.

During the 3-hour marathon of pushing that I did, Lauren was again ever-present and ever-involved, gently encouraging me with every push. Her words truly helped me to keep going strong.

I truly look back on our childbirth experience with feelings of nostalgia. The time spent in that labor and delivery room were absolutely sacred, and Lauren's involvement played a HUGE role in that.

-Jeana

February 26, 2023