Testimonials
Arlene
“Laura brought a sense of calm to prenatals and birth - reassuring me that I knew how to give birth already, that anything I was feeling was okay and normal and healthy.
That calm reassurance encouraged me to feel empowered and made all the difference. She would be a valuable asset at any birth.”
Chandra
“Laura is literally the best birth doula!
Her care during our pregnancy was wonderful. As a second time mamma, I thought I knew everything, but Laura was able to provide information that was more current and relevant than what we had learned just 3 years ago. Her questions were thought provoking and really made us be even more intentional about the type of birthing experience we wanted.
A few highlights of our experience:
Laura is extremely responsive via text and email. She was extremely patient with me because I was not. I was impressed that when I called her at 3am for potential labor pains, she was wide awake and ready to go.
She customized our experience. She provided articles that pertained to our specific needs. My husband is analytical and data driven and I am more emotional. She walked that fine line and was able to support us both.
She made my husband give me foot massages!
She was able to work with our nurse to get labor moving. My labor stalled a few times and she helped me get over those hurdles.
This list is not all inclusive and it's just a few of the things this tired mama with no memory remembers. I want to leave you with this: You will be thankful for her support during one of the most amazing times of your life.”
Rachel
“I got Laura's info from my doctor friend and after we met, I immediately hired her as my prenatal yoga instructor back when I was 4 months pregnant & done with the nausea. Since then I have had the best experience.
I am now just about done with my pregnancy chapter and super energetic and mobile, which I hear is uncommon at the end of pregnancy but not for me. Laura also provided me great resources for things and people which I could utilize throughout my journey, which helped me with some challenges I was facing.
Laura's energy as a prenatal worker is amazing! I felt that every yoga class was thought of and personalized, adding a really nice individual touch to each lesson. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an exceptional pregnancy experience.”
Julie
“If I could give more stars I would!!! Laura is absolutely the BEST DOULA ever!!
Laura brought such a positive and powerful energy to our birthing experience and to every meeting we had in preparation for labor. She was always checking in to see how we are doing and making sure we were doing our part (our homework) so that our daughter's birth story was the best we could have, which was important to me as my goal was a natural and unmedicated childbirth. She was such a great resource for information, always came to our meetings prepared and followed through with everything she said she was going to do. She even brought over some home cooked food after our girl's birth for the follow up meeting.
I cannot recommend Laura enough. She will definitely be in our little girls life forever in some capacity and we have stayed in touch since as well.”
Leslie
“The day after we got home from the hospital, and an unexpected 5 day stay in the NICU, Doula Brown arrived and immediately brought everyone's stress level way down. From the moment she stepped in, we knew that we were 100% supported.
Her positive and loving nature is a gift and her life experience gives her the ability to truly empathize with the raw emotions of birth and motherhood. Doula Brown was absolutely essential to the positive experience of welcoming our second son by making our transition calm and completely supported. A traumatic, beautiful, life changing, messy, hazy, glorious transition! She allowed my husband and I to truly be in the moment with our child during those amazing first weeks that go by in the blink of an eye. She took care of our entire family and all of the other life necessities that I was not yet ready to take on.
Her knowledge of caring for the mother is extensive, including belly binding (and teaching my husband how to bind me), healing food, healing warm teas, breastfeeding support, light cleaning, toddler entertainment (my 3 year old loved her), massage, emotional support, providing time for sleep, making sure I stayed hydrated, baby cuddles, laughs and so much more.
I could not recommend Doula Brown enough as a postpartum or birth doula. She is truly meant for this work.”
Desirae
“Laura has been amazing!
When you think of having your baby, you want all the support you can get, especially emotionally. I started out very nervous and anxious for the day I would go into labor. Laura recommended tons of resources but one book in particular helped me relax.
Labor was a beautiful process & Laura was there for me every step of the way. In just four short hours my baby was here & Laura offered all that she could. From essential oils to back & neck rubs to keeping me hydrated. She was amazing. Afterwards, she checked on me to make sure everything was going smoothly & thanks to her help they were.
Thank you Laura for being great at what you do!”
Jenn
“We knew immediately that Laura’s presence at our babe's birth would be one filled with ease and love.
Her presence was not only during our birth, she made frequent stops while I was pregnant, dropping off the most delicious homemade granola, homemade soup, and lent an ear to all of my concerns and worries as a new mom. One of my fondest memories is the day she came over, arms filled with art supplies, and we made a collage of birthing affirmations. I still have them. And very vividly, I recall using one affirmation during my labor that she had chosen - ‘I trust the healers in my life’.
Laura still pops in to say hello and we cherish that we have crossed paths. We highly recommend Laura as a doula!”
