Welcome — I’m Laura (she/her), and I’m so glad you’re here.

Bienvenida/o — Soy Laura (ella/suya), y me alegra mucho que estés aquí.

I am a parent and a registered nurse who has been honored to care for newborns, birthing persons and children for over 25 years. I’ve witnessed many families return home after the birth or adoption of their baby with full arms and full hearts—yet so often without the ongoing support needed to find their footing during the tender days that follow. Caring for a new little life around the clock, in addition to caring for yourself and possibly other children, can be overwhelming, and being surrounded by warmth, nourishment, and steady care can make all the difference as you move into parenthood from a place of healing and hope.

As your postpartum doula, I promise to support you and your family in the ways that feel safest and most comfortable for you. You, your baby, and your family are always at the center of my care. And when your body and soul feel safe and held, anything is possible.

🌈Hablo español a nivel conversacional.

How may I support you & your family?

As your postpartum doula, you can expect:

Compassionate Connection: It begins with listening. By creating space for your story, your feelings, and your questions, I offer care rooted in trust, presence, and genuine human connection.

Meaningful Support: Support looks different for every family. I meet you where you are—offering practical help, reassurance, and guidance tailored to your unique needs and values.

Rest & Recovery: Rest is not a luxury—it’s essential. I help protect your time and energy so your body and nervous system can recover while you focus on bonding with your baby.

Nourishing Care: Nourishment comes in many forms: warm food, gentle hands, calming presence, and emotional reassurance. My care is about tending to the whole family—body, heart, and home.

Community Support: No one is meant to do this alone. I strive to be part of your support circle, helping bridge the gap when family or community feels far away and reminding you that you are held.

🌱 Providing support to all families, with a focus on:

  • Families with infants who may require care in the NICU, including premature infants, medically fragile infants, and infants with special needs.

  • Families with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) 

  • LGBTQIA2S+ parents 

  • Neurodiverse parents 

  • Birthing person/families who have felt mistreated, unheard or not valued by the medical and other systems in this country

  • Anti-racist and equitable care for all bodies

    • Please reach out to me for more information on other services available,  including abortion and perinatal loss doula support.

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      🌱 Providing in-home support after the birth or adoption of your baby (s) in:

      • Renton & South Seattle, including White Center & Burien

      • South King County, including Kent, Auburn & Federal Way to Tacoma.

      • Covington, Maple Valley & Black Diamond.

      • If you’re unsure whether I visit your area, please ask!

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      🌿 I do not provide overnight support at this time, but will happily refer you to amazing doulas who offer these services.

Pricing for Daytime Postpartum Doula Support:

🌱 $65/hour for a minimum of 4 hours daytime shift between the hours of 7 am-5 pm

🌱 $75/hour for a 4-hour shift between the hours of 6 pm-10 pm

🌱 $200 for a Postpartum Planning session that includes:

  • A 3-hour visit to your home to discuss any questions you may have about anything to do with before, during, and after birth, and chat about any concerns or needs that you anticipate.

  • Assisting with helping you develop a postpartum plan and an emotional care plan for the first weeks after you bring your baby home.

  • A printed plan that will be emailed to you after the visit, along with support and resources tailored to your needs, culture, and preferences.

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👣 If cost is a barrier, please reach out and we can discuss possible sliding scale or payment plans. Also, feel free to reach out for support accessing low-cost or free resources during your pregnancy and postpartum.

👣 Si el costo es un obstáculo para usted, contáctenos y podemos hablar sobre posibles escalas de pago o planes de pago. También puede solicitar apoyo para acceder a recursos gratuitos o de bajo costo durante su embarazo y posparto.

Testimonials

  • Laura basically saved my life in the postpartum period. Like many moms, I was hit with really rough postpartum depression/insomnia and my partner went back to work really quickly. I needed support, and Laura swooped in with incredible knowledge, care, and the calm energy my baby and I both needed. Laura’s longtime experience in pediatrics and with moms and babies was so reassuring. More than anything else, though, when Laura was in the house with my baby and me, it just felt like everything was going to be OK. She did so many kind, simple tasks without needing to be asked, but checked in on everything to make sure things were done according to my preferences. Laura was really a miracle worker, and I can’t recommend her highly enough as a postpartum doula. Not to mention that she’s the ultimate baby whisperer!

    -Eva C

  • We will never forget our time with Laura. She’s compassionate, calm, knowledgeable, and a joy to be around. She guided us without judgment and boosted our confidence during this huge transition for our family. We can’t thank her enough. 

    -Tara H