Testimonial for Lauren Crum
Hiring Lauren as my doula was the best decision I made for myself during my second pregnancy!
From the moment we first met to discuss what a doula does, Lauren made me feel comfortable and listened to. The birth of my first child was an almost 40 hour induction and left me traumatized and isolated at the beginning of what would turn into postpartum depression. I felt like I had been betrayed by my providers and that there was little to no compassion for me during my stay. At one point, I was told I could “go home and come back in a few days to try again”. When I told Lauren my birth story and that I wanted a different experience this time around, she assured me that she had my back and that it would be beautiful.
Every time I had a concern or needed to talk, she was always available and super responsive. During my third trimester, she sent me exercises to prepare my body for labor and during the last month of pregnancy checked in on me to see how I was feeling emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
At 41 weeks, I gave birth to my beautiful baby girl after another induction, but this time it went so smoothly and quickly thanks to Lauren. She was there for me when I needed her most, and advocated for me when I physically could not speak for myself. She is extremely knowledgeable, well-spoken, intuitive, and incredibly capable, and fought for the needs of me and my baby. What could have turned into an unnecessary Caesarian section was prevented by Lauren’s intervention. She also took pictures and videos of the birth and immediate moments after and created a beautiful birth video that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
One month postpartum and I am feeling so happy and upbeat- a stark contrast from my first postpartum experience. I know this can largely be credited Lauren, and for that I will forever be grateful.
-Carol Ann
April 24, 2023
Lauren Crum
Signature Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $4250
