Brittany

I'll start by saying this....Lauren is an absolute earth angel. I hired Lauren to be our doula for my second baby that was being born out of hospital at our midwives cottage/property. Lauren held amazing space for me and my family throughout the entire pregnancy, always checking in and going over my labour/delivery wishes with me and making sure we were feeling comfortable and if we had any questions or concerns or simply how she could best support us.

During my labour/delivery she supported me so beautifully, it's actually hard to put into words. She made me feel strong, held/supported, cared for and so loved. She held my hand, rubbed my back, supported my partner and talked me through some really hard moments. After our little one was born, we very unexpectedly had to be transferred to the hospital as our baby needed some extra care. It was a whirlwind and very emotionally and mentally traumatic few days after that while our baby was in the NICU and Lauren stood by us the entire time, making sure we were getting the support we needed while at the hospital. She was always bringing us food, coffee, making sure we were getting some rest and always being there to hold space and listen when we needed it.

I honestly do not know how I could have made it through my pregnancy, labour/delivery and all that was to come after, without Lauren's support. Not to mention, once we were all back home she was there by our sides then too. Making sure we were settling in at home, tidying our place, bringing us food, and overall making sure we were wholly supported and cared for. I would HIGHLY recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a doula and all around badass woman to support them through the journey of pregnancy, labour/delivery and the intense transformation from maiden to motherhood.

Collette

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for Lauren’s doula services. From the moment I decided to hire her around 34 weeks, I knew I had made the right decision—even though I hadn’t originally planned on having a doula at all.

Her calming presence and unwavering support truly transformed my birth experience. Despite my birth plan not going as expected, Lauren ensured that I never felt judged or unsupported. Instead, I felt empowered, heard, and completely taken care of every step of the way. The pre-birth materials she provided were incredibly helpful in preparing me for labor, giving me the confidence and knowledge I needed. Initially, I only planned to hire her for the birth, but when some health challenges arose, I knew I needed her support postpartum as well. Looking back, that was one of the best decisions I made. Her guidance during those early days with my baby was invaluable, and I felt so comforted knowing I could trust her completely.

Some may view doula services as a luxury, but to me, it’s an essential part of the support a mother needs in her postpartum journey. For my next baby, I will absolutely be planning to have Lauren’s postpartum services from the very beginning. If I have one regret, it’s that I didn’t hire Lauren sooner. If you’re considering hiring a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend her. She made an immeasurable difference during one of the most important and vulnerable moments of my life.

Nikki

From the moment I met Lauren, I felt like I was talking to a dear friend. I immediately felt comfortable and supported as we explored topics like matrescence, boundary work, and partner dynamics after having a child. Our conversations became a lifeline for me during a particularly complicated postpartum period. I felt safe enough to leave my baby for a few hours to attend much-needed pelvic floor physiotherapy and other aftercare, thanks to Lauren’s nursing background. It was truly a privilege to be held by someone so passionate, knowledgeable, and kind.

Jess

I started looking into doulas local to Sooke: Lauren was the first name I found and reached out to. She offered a video intro call and it was an instant connection. After our first conversation, she felt like an old friend to me.

Lauren was an active support to me throughout my pregnancy as a wealth of knowledge and endless compassion. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was on a quest to trust my body again- Lauren held a lantern for me to find the way. She illuminated the vision I saw for myself and my family with my birth; uncovering my fears and finding my values around what that would look like for me/ us. She helped me shift past some mental blocks around transfer to hospital from a home birth with a somatic session in my last trimester. She encouraged me to trust that my baby knew when to be born, especially passing my due date again and reminded me that my body was doing everything needed. I felt held and heard with every check in along the way… I truly feel I got the birth I always wanted and with the possibility of renting a birthing pool from Lauren when other providers were all booked up. On the day of my birth, she kept me on track with the logistics and upon her arrival was exactly the calming presence I needed by my side to foster safety. She offered different tools and comfort measures that were on rotation, quietly and unwaveringly supporting me to meet the waves of my labour. Additionally she knew exactly how to give space for my partner to empower us together. To top it all off, her postpartum visit and exchanges always felt like a warm hug. Lauren gifted me with photos and videos from my birth that I will get to revisit in the happiest of tears! 

I can’t imagine the whole journey without her and would tell any mother- new or experienced- they would be lucky to snag Lauren as their doula. She’s the real deal!

Jessica

I hired Lauren when I was pregnant with my second child in the fall of 2024. I made a very conscious choice to have a doula present at my next birth as I had a very emotionally traumatic birth with the birth of my first baby. I dealt with a lot of mistreatment and fear mongering from my midwife with my first pregnancy. The emotional, mental, and even physical trauma I was left with from that experience was and is deeply rooted into my soul and forever imprinted in my heart. I developed fears of becoming pregnant again and going through a similar experience. So when I found out I was pregnant again, I instantly began my search for someone who could provide a safe, supportive and empowering space for me to birth my baby.  

When I started my search for a doula I knew that when I found the right one I would just know. I stumbled upon Lauren's website and became instantly in awe of the obvious care, thought and effort that went into building her site. I know it sounds silly but when I read a few paragraphs about her and her services I knew it was going to be her but I didn't want to get my hopes up in case she was already booked. I made sure to meet with other doulas that I felt might be a good fit for what I was looking for and I left those meetings not quite convinced. However, when I had my first consultation with Lauren it was blatantly obvious to me that she was going to be my doula.  

What I loved about her right off the bat was the fact that she listened. She showed genuine interest in what I had to say when I shared my previous birth experience. She validated all of my feelings and concerns about going into my next pregnancy and birth. She held space for me in my own home and just felt like a real person. She didn't sell me on anything, her energy was warm, nurturing and calm - characteristics of someone I was needing in my birth space. And on top of all of that, she connected very very well with my daughter. I loved that she is a mother, someone who just gets the whole motherhood thing. After Lauren left, my daughter instantly said, "I liked her mommy, can she come over again?". And that's when I definitely knew she would play a key role in shaping my next birth experience.

Throughout my pregnancy Lauren provided all the support I could have wanted. She shared tools, resources and coping mechanisms. Lauren ALWAYS made sure that I was in the driver seat, that I was taking power of my pregnancy and birth. She never once overstepped, questioned what I felt was best for me or even planted a single seed of fear. After going through a terrible first experience, knowing I had Lauren by my side going into this was a sense of comfort I truly cannot explain. I felt like Lauren was going to be my guardian, my bodyguard, and my safe space when I lost any control. But not only did I feel like she provided support to me, she provided the same comfort to my partner who was also left with lingering trauma from our previous birth. He too felt so much relief knowing there was someone in our corner to advocate when I couldn't or when he couldn't. Lauren was always in full support of my birth preferences, and would also find calm ways to help educate me on options in case things took any unexpected turns. She truly wanted me to be informed and in control of my body and baby.

When the big day came, Lauren was everything I needed and more. She let me be in my full power but also allowed me to lean on her in moments of weakness. Honestly trying to get through this paragraph is making me cry because she was just exactly what I needed. Even though I really wanted my birth to go a specific way, mother nature had other plans. I made choices I didn't want to make, however, Lauren was right there beside me to help make those decisions feel easier. She never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to do, I was always in control and informed. She fed me, massaged me, bathed me and honestly just loved me. My birth space was calm, quiet and peaceful and that is because I had Lauren with me. If she wasn't there, I honestly don't know how things would have turned out. Walking away from this second birth experience has truly healed a tremendous amount of pain I have been carrying since the day my first baby was born. Without the support of Lauren, I don't know if that would have been achieved.

I chose to have Lauren provide postpartum support in my home as well. This was a no brainer for me knowing what postpartum has in store. The fourth trimester is no joke and I knew I would need help. Lauren came and took care of me, my children and my home in any way I needed. It truly felt weird to have that kind of help but Lauren never ever had me feeling like my needs were a burden. She cooked for me, tidied up my house, gave me foot baths, brought me homemade snacks and teas. She played with my daughter and gave me the space to just do whatever I needed at that moment. She always encouraged me to take time for myself, to love myself and do something for ME. Knowing I had Lauren coming each day was a huge relief. Everyone needs a Lauren in their life for both birth and postpartum.  

All in all, I am forever grateful that I have met Lauren and she was a part of this experience for me. I have walked away from this second birth not only with a sense of power and strength over my birth body but a healed heart. And most importantly, a friend for life.