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Laurie was able to say and do what we needed so that our birth went better than we could have dreamed . . . Working with Laurie strengthened my relationship with my partner and prepared us to greet our baby daughter with courage we didn’t know we had. Her strength and intuitive posture were contagious. When we felt lost, she gently guided us back to the path we wanted to take. The things Laurie taught us about ourselves as individuals and as a family will serve us for the rest of our lives. An opportunity to work with Laurie is not to be missed!
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I was amazed at how attuned she was to my needs and what type of support I would most respond to . . . I could not have asked for anyone better than Laurie to journey along this path with. She brought more love, support, and strength than I would have ever known to ask for.
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From the time Laurie arrived at my house she stayed with me the whole time through the whole night, helping me get through the contractions and back labor. The pressure from the back labor was extremely strong; I honestly don’t know if I could have had the natural birth that I wanted without Laurie. She was right by my side the whole time supporting me and also stayed for a couple hours after the birth to ensure I was ok. She captured the most amazing photos of our first moments with our baby, I cherish those photos and tear up a little bit every time I look at them. I highly recommend Laurie! She will be my go-to doula if my husband and I decide to have another baby.
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I believe that we had a positive birth experience thanks to Laurie’s comforting presence and thoughtful suggestions. Thank you, Laurie!!
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We had been late adopters of having a doula, contacting Laurie a few months before the due date but she turned out to be a godsend. She was a calm, steady presence throughout the process. She was a walking talking birthing class unto herself . . . And her demeanor is both kind and authentic. We would happily recommend her to anyone unsure about how to do this crazy process.
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. . . I emailed Laurie 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.
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When it came to laboring, Laurie was exactly what I needed. She was strong, quiet in her presence, consistently providing me with warmth and encouragement and guidance. When I think about it now, it was kind of like she was a guiding angel on my shoulder!
When my labor took a turn and I was faced with a cesarean birth, Laurie was there. Supportive, calm, reassuring, and loving. She helped orchestrate a beautiful, empowering birth for my family, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to a loved one. I hope to have her attend our next birth!
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Laurie 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.
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Her ability to walk into a sometimes chaotic situation and slow everything down greatly reduced my anxiety and eased our transition into a family of four. Laurie is extremely perceptive and emotionally attentive and I’m grateful for the way she helped empower me as a parent. I highly recommend her services!
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Laurie was so supportive and helped me to be confident in myself and my ability to give birth.
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Her calm demeanor was very much appreciated when my labor picked up VERY fast and I felt out of control. She did not make me feel bad when I asked for pain meds (which I ended up not getting, due to time) and helped smooth over personality issues with the hospital staff. I think her joy at seeing our little boy emerge was genuine. She really treasures and enjoys being present at a birth.