Have you ever met someone and thought to yourself, dang, that human was born to do this kind of work and has a real gifting for it? That was my thought about Lauren after meeting her for the first time (she taught our 6 week birth prep course). This woman was in her element. She cared, she was knowledgeable, and and she lit up the room. To our pleasant surprise and an epic answer to prayer, she ended up being our doula and what a gift she was in that space for us too. Lauren knew when to say or do something and the art of not saying or doing. We ended up having a dream birth and I'm not sure I would have been able to do it without her support. She was a part of the dream birth. She came along and partnered with me and my husband in a way that complemented and strengthened. Lauren helped me to trust myself and my body. There are no guarantees with birth. I don't love Lauren because I had a dream birth; I love her because of who she is and am so grateful she was with us and for us in the tender, sacred space of birth. No doula is for everyone, but if something about her resonates with you, book a call to see if there's a match. read more

Lauren is incredible! She helped me bring both of my babies into the world and I couldn't imagine the birth experience without her. She brought such a truly compassionate, intuitive, calming, and empowering presence to the experiences, and navigated all of the twists and turns with us. She felt like part of the family, and made us feel so held throughout the entire process from prenatal to postpartum. I couldn't recommend Lauren more highly. I almost want to have another baby just to be able to work with her again! If you're considering hiring her, DO IT! She's the absolute best. read more

Lauren was absolutely essential to my birth team. After an initial jarring experience with another abrasive midwife, I knew that having the right doula was essential to my making it through the miracle and unknown of childbirth. When I found Lauren, I knew I had 'come home'. Her kind, grounding, patient presence was just the reassurance I needed for support. It's rare to find her rare combination of intuitive, humane, kind and competent expertise. You and your baby will be the best hands! read more

So grateful to have had Lauren as my teacher at Natural Resources! She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about birth and postpartum and exudes genuine warmth. Highly recommend having Lauren in your corner in pregnancy and beyond! read more

I could not recommend Lauren more. She's your best friend, your sister, your mother, your patient, loving, kind, un-opinionated, non-judgmental, knowledgeable, strong as fuck, gentle, doula in your corner. Giving birth is hard. Giving birth isolated, in a pandemic, is next level. The rules kept changing and there was no way to know, in the end, how many people could be present for the birth. Hands down, I would have picked Lauren over my partner. I felt seen, I felt cared for, I wish I could have Lauren around all of the time. I feel so incredibly grateful and lucky that Lauren was available to help us bring our little Bear into the world. We love you Lauren, and hope we're lucky enough to call on you again. XO read more

Lauren is such a gift to the perinatal care realm in San Francisco/bay area. From our first visit meeting her to our birth, she has been warm, considerate, and caring. She is a very well experienced doula and a gives great massages too! After our initial meeting, we loved her energy and knew we wanted to work with her for our birth but first needed to meet with the rest of her team as well. I am grateful that she was a part of our birth team and with us throughout our pregnancy. She was open and listened to our birth preferences. Her support and her ability to hold a safe space with our midwife during the labor and delivery was phenomenal. She went hand-in-hand with our midwife and worked so well together too. She is overall such a kind human being with so much compassion for others and love for life. Thank you, Lauren, for being such a great part of our birth team and above all, honoring the beautiful birth process! If you're looking for an amazing doula and one that awesome and experienced for your birth team, give Lauren a call :) Also, know that doulas are not just there to support you as the mama-to-be, but also to support your partner as well. So make sure your partner also gets to meet her too :D read more

If you are looking for an amazing doula your search should stop here. Lauren is it. She's the best. Lauren is one of those individuals that makes you at ease from the minute you walk through the door. From our initial conversation to postpartum care I really felt like we were on the journey together. She allowed my partner and I to be open and vulnerable as we were awaiting our second daughter to arrive. She helped me work through some anxiety and fears after my first experience with breastfeeding. Her voice is like honey and instantly calms you throughout the most intense moments of the birth experience. Her hands are magic - seriously, some of the absolute best massages I have ever received. Even at the height of the global pandemic (our daughter was born in early May) when Lauren couldn't be at the hospital with us she showed so much care laboring at home with us, getting us to the hospital and she stayed on the phone with us until our daughter was born. Her warmth and strength really allowed us to have the birth experience we wanted even amidst the chaos of COVID-19. I can't recommend Lauren enough and if we're lucky enough to be gifted with a third child I would absolutely seek her guidance and support again. read more

From the moment I met Lauren I instantly felt her warm personality and great sense of humor. I had no doubt that I would want her as my doula. She was a part of our doula team, and my masseuse during my pregnancy. Every time I met up with Lauren she made me feel special and so comfortable. I was able to share my thoughts and emotions with her. The massages she gave me was AMAZING! She created a space for me where I felt completely relaxed. read more

I'm a first time dad and my wife and I don't have any family in SF. For me, the idea of having a baby was not only daunting, but one of those things that felt like there was no way to prepare for. Sure we went to classes and read the books, but as the day crept nearer, our lack of family and support became more evident. This is where Lauren comes in. It was like having family there for us. In the lead up and through the day, Lauren was there for us. Unlike family, there were no judgements, only support. From the father's point of view, Lauren also supported me through the process; making sure that I could be there for my wife by taking care of everything else. It was also comforting to have Lauren's experience, calmness and positive vibes through our challenging birth experience. She was there with us over the course of 2 days, and I don't know how we would have survived. I recommend Lauren to everyone who is about to embark on the challenge of childbirth! read more

If you are giving birth, you should hire a doula. If you're going to hire a doula, you should hire Lauren. Period. From initial phone conversation with her to the moment you're holding your baby, this woman will make you feel at peace, cared for, and empowered to start the adventure of motherhood. Lauren takes the time to get to know you and your partner very personally. She helps you cultivate not only your birth knowledge and plan, but also the environment into which you want to welcome your new family member. The moment Lauren stepped into our labor, she literally reinvigorated us with the hope and excitement that we had started to lose after the first 24 hours of a difficult labor. Her passion for this incredibly meaningful and impactful work is so apparent, especially when you meet her genuine smile with each contraction. She is nothing short of truly amazing. As a physician, I would not have thought it necessary to have a birth team. But especially in retrospect, I know that the hospital system would have dictated a much different birthing experience had she not been there. Not only does Lauren have an in depth knowledge and skill set to make labor an intimate, physically rewarding process, but she will seamlessly weather any bumps or hurdles that you'll encounter with the process, hospital staff, or family members in such a manner so you are not even aware that anything happened. She is worth her weight in gold. My family and I cannot praise this woman enough for helping to transform our birth process into a truly intimate and momentous experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Births never go according to plan, but with Lauren on your team, you will absolutely have the best experience and outcome possible. read more

Lauren is a true gem. One of our doulas, she provided knowledgeable, empathetic, empowering support both pre- and post-natal. She moved within our home with ease, formed a great relationship with both mama and papa, and lightened us both. We hope to have her in our lives again! And wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any pregnant folks. read more

We used Lauren Miller, Brit Fohrman and Vanessa as our doulas. Lauren Miller attended our birth My perspective is as the birth partner of my wife the mother of our twins. I do think the birth partner arguably needs the doula as much and at moments even more than mama. (not at all comparing what I went through to mama) I feel so lucky to have had their help in prenatal care. It was really nice to be able to ask them any questions or concern that came up. We felt supported. I told my wife numerous times that I felt Lauren and Brit were worth their fee for the prenatal support alone. Lauren is a very warm and strong person. My wife had a long labor. With some intervention, In the end she was able to deliver vaginally. It was not the perfect birth, we had many hard decisions. Lauren has an unbelievable Ability to always choose the empowering perspective. This does not mean she ignored the hard decisions we had to make . She simply pointed out the absolute beauty that our birth story had. After birth we were In such a sensitive and emotional state. She aided us massively in immediately seeing the good and allowing our healing to begin right away. Lauren also stayed by our side through the wee hours of the night, never showing us that she was tired. Even in the most exhausting conditions and really tired state kept true to our birth plan, always respecting what we wanted always putting our wants and needs first. This is much easier said than done. We birthed our twins at UCSF and in the birth room there was easily 12-18 UCSF staff. You definitely feel outnumbered. She was respectful toward them but always reminding them of what our plan was and advocating for us. (even if the staff thought some of our wants and needs were a little or a lot crazy or woo woo) It is impossible to convey the love and support we both felt from her in those moments. During such a vulnerable time where we both needed the love and support. With Lauren we did not feel alone. We used her post partum care too, I highly recommended it. We also feel so lucky, she took the most beautiful birth photos. DEFINITELY have her take photos if she is your doula. Birth is the opportunity and moment of a lifetime, I could not imagine doing it without Lauren as our doula. Worth every cent. Sorry it took so long to write you a review Lauren! Much Love, Respect and appreciation. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Frank read more

My husband and I weren't yet entirely sold on the idea of having a Doula at the birth of our first child when we set up an interview with Lauren, but after speaking with her, the decision was easy. She was warm, nurturing, pragmatic and had a sense of humor, and we knew having someone with her level-headedness and expertise would help create a more easeful birth experience for us. In the months that followed, we would so value Lauren's support whether it came at monthly Mama Circles (where Lauren would share positive birth stories and help guide me and other expectant moms through beneficial exercises for birth), one-on-one meetings, or promptly answering questions via email. Lauren was a wealth of information, encouragement and compassion. During my labor, my husband was in constant contact with Lauren. She helped answer questions we had, addressed concerns, and helped guide my husband in the best ways to support me - especially when I struggled as labor became more and more intense. When Lauren eventually came to our house during active labor, her presence was immediately calming and reassuring. She held my hand, lead me in breathing exercises, and provided constant encouragement, massage, and support. I was able to labor at home for just over 24 hours before delivering my son at the hospital in under 45 minutes. Lauren was my cheerleader, and I am immeasurably grateful to her for making my birth experience so positive and memorable. I not only highly recommend Lauren to anyone considering using a Doula during their birth, but also anyone looking for a pre-natal massage therapist to help them de-stress and relax during pregnancy! read more

Lauren is truly amazing at what she does. She is incredibly empathic. It just feels good to be around her, let alone receive an amazing massage. She is so knowledgable as well! I have had a lot of body work in my life and Lauren is really something special. read more

In short, if you want to be an engaged, supportive partner during pregnancy, hire Lauren! My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Lauren supporting the birth of our first child. She's awesome. She's highly experienced, provided us with excellent guidance both before and after the birth, and helped facilitate a birth we were extremely happy about. She brought a steadying presence during labor and delivery, provided great coaching to my wife, and kept me focused on the right thing in the delivery room, e.g. is now the time to talk to this nurse about X or just give my wife support? I really think she allowed me to be a better partner and can't thank her enough for that. read more

As it turns out, we were fortunate enough to have a second baby. There was no doubt in our minds that Lauren would be our doula again. This time, we my husband and I were able to work with Lauren and her team during our pregnancy as well as into labor. Lauren and her colleagues truly care for the whole person. They coached us through invaluable emotional, physical and mental preparation and were available to answer questions, validate and cheer us on every step of the way. Even as a second-timer, I found Lauren's birth preparation recommendations very helpful; without her guidance I would not have identified the emotional work I had to do before the birth of my son. I would have overlooked some key dietary and supplementary support to help me achieve my labor goals. I would not have truly comprehended the power of hypnobirthing techniques. Because of Lauren, I have grown as a person, my bond with my husband has strengthened and I achieved all of my birth goals. She brings calm, warmth and love where ever she goes. You, your space and your family are in the best of hands with Lauren! read more

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Lauren & her team were the best decision I made during my pregnancy. If you are contemplating getting a doula, do it, but more importantly go with Lauren, she's the best. I engaged her services pretty early on in pregnancy, and it was a beautiful journey. She & her team were so much more than birth doulas, and I feel their approach to childbirth, and life in general is life changing. I am now 4 months post partum, and have the best memories of pregnancy and birth because of Lauren. During the pregnancy, the support and guidance they offer is so thoughtful and thorough. From the meetings they have with you to prepare, to the childbirth class they recommend, to the massages (if you get that package, which you should, they're amazing), to the community, it's all part of a journey that is hard to put into words. Lauren is warm, caring, confident and never tiring. During my labor, she was a rock. She helped converse with the doctors so I could stay in my labor space, she was there for my husband, and of course for me, relieving my back pain, and knowing when to guide me through something or when to let labor take its course. I've procrastinated writing this review because I feel words can't do her justice, but here it is! Lauren is the best. read more

Are there 7 stars? Lauren was a phenomenal doula! She coached us through our first (and currently only) baby's birth. We labored at home unmedicated with Lauren's assistance and had a truly special and memorable day. She then took us to the SF Birth Center and upon arrival we learned I was over 9cm dilated and ready to go! Shortly thereafter I delivered a healthy baby girl. We were so glad we had the birth experience we had hoped and planned for! Lauren's personality is really special. She's so caring and also has a fun sense of humor. And not to be understated, she has such a wonderful sense of touch. She massaged my back as I labored unmedicated all day and it felt so wonderful to have her skillful hands and words helping me through the experience. Often we assume the doula is there to help the mother but a very large part of her role was to help my partner be the best partner he could be for me. She coached him and, per his request, let him sit in the driver's seat. She guided him in how to best support me and when he needed a break or a nap she was there to step in for him. I have recommended her to all my friends and recommend her here to you. My only concern is that she gets in so high demand she's not available for our baby #2! But ... we'll be calling her right after we find out we're pregnant just to ensure that doesn't happen. ;) read more

Let me provide some context for my review. It is important to understand a little about who I am before you read what I think about Lauren. I am by no means a macho, meat-head person, but I do like "guy" stuff. I am a firefighter here in the Bay Area and I've lived here most of my life. I fall asleep in most art museums but I love to travel and consider myself fairly cultured. I lean left on the political scale. I don't like to consult maps, read instructions and sometimes when I finish putting a piece of furniture together there are an oddly large number of surplus screws, bolts, and nuts which I subtlety dispose of before anyone notices. I like to be really good at what I am doing and I like to be prepared. I don't enjoy what I would consider really "hippie" type things. For instance.....I found the pre-birth classes that we tried absolutely unbearable and I had to drop out. I like information which seems functional, logical and which helps me bridge a gap in my knowledge of a subject. Before my wife asked me if we should have a Doula.....I had never heard of that word, no less had I any clue what a Doula was for. I was definitely hesitant to work with a Doula for our first child (I thought: "I don't want someone I don't know, burning incense and applying oils in the room with us during labor!"), but after spending time with LtheD (Lauren the Doula) and having her help us with #1, I had no hesitation in agreeing with my wife that having her with us for #2 was a must...in fact I may have been the one to suggest it. I had participated in and witnessed probably a half dozen or so child births at work, but I felt unprepared for the entire experience when it came time to do it with my family. It's a different thing to be in the husband role vs. the care provider role. I really wanted to take a class that would get me the information I wanted to feel prepared and proficient at this role, in a format that I could appreciate and absorb.....well, I never found such a class. I thought that Lauren was an awesome substitute for a class, in fact, she turned out to be far better. First of all, Lauren is experienced, which I think is important. She is also an extremely caring person, and you can tell it is genuine. She has a great presence and although she can venture into some territory that is more out there than I would ever seek on my own, i'm not sure we ever got advice from her that didn't work. The way I rationalized working with LtheD and spending money on something I had never heard of was like this. I felt unprepared. I wanted to educate myself, but I couldn't find a way to do that. I thought of LtheD as a coach. She is like the John Wooden of child birthing. She was the experienced person who would act in a role to support both my wife and I during what were the two most intense experiences of our lives to date. LtheD helped me support my wife in the best ways possible. She wasn't all up in the way and allowed us to do our own thing during the birth, but she was right behind me when we needed some coaching or advice. This was super helpful on multiple occasions during both our first and second pregnancy and births. LtheD also has a subtle way of telling me when I am off base or that there may be a better way, which is pretty slick. She never felt obtrusive, bossy, or overbearing to me - all things I worried about before experiencing what a Doula does. I could go on, but most of you have probably stopped reading by now. I'll wrap this up by saying that if we were to have #3 (inside joke), I would, without hesitation, ask Lauren to be there with us. Mic drop, i'm out. read more

Lauren was a fantastic doula and an absolute pleasure to work with. My husband and I both agreed that our baby's birth experience would have been so different without her! She was incredibly caring and flexible; our baby came four weeks early but she showed up to the hospital within hours! We really appreciated her calmness, birth expertise and advice, especially when it came to adjusting our birth plan. We can't recommend her highly enough! read more

Lauren was part of our birth team as an experienced doula, trusted advisor, and skilled massage therapist. She helped us prepare for baby in ways we hadn't even thought of and brought so much wisdom and positivity to our preparation. (That's what you get when you work with someone who apprenticed under one of the best midwives in San Francisco.) All you have to do is meet Lauren to feel her warmth, confidence and compassion. I started my maternity leave at 37 weeks and kicked it off with the most wonderful massage at Lauren's. She greeted me at the door just after making herself a smoothie for lunch and offered me a glass, which was delicious and so thoughtful. I practiced relaxation techniques (learn these for labor!) during the massage and quickly fell asleep under her careful touch. Although Lauren's partner Britt attended our birth, Lauren was in touch with my husband during labor and gave him so much confidence (and many tips) to be the partner I needed that day. Whatever your needs are, don't be afraid to reach out to Lauren. You will be well taken care of in her capable, relaxing hands! read more

Lauren is a true professional with a wealth of experience. She played a critical role in guiding us through the birth of our first baby. She has a calming and caring disposition and demonstrates expertise in every aspect of her work, while respecting and honoring the preferences of new parents/parents-to-be. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking the support of a doula during their pregnancy and during labor. As my partner and I are first-time parents, we really had no idea what to expect for the birth of our first child. She was helpful, educational, and really have us the boost of confidence we needed to have an empowered, natural birth. She was always responsive to our questions, and when I went into labor, she knew exactly what to do, say and how to communicate with us. I couldn't have imagined our birth without her. read more

My husband and I decided that we wanted a doula for the birth of our son fairly early in my pregnancy. We interviewed quite a few doulas, but the instantly we talked to Lauren we knew we wanted to work with her. Leading up to the birth, she provided us with a lot of information, and had my husband and I sit down together and think about decisions we'd want to make in case certain scenarios arose, and also had us fill out our birth plan. When I went into labor two weeks before my due date, I was able to text Lauren and ask her questions to make sure that what I was feeling as actually labor. She assured me that it was, explained to me what to expect, gave me a plan for the day (until labor started picking up more), and assured me that everything was exactly on track and how it should be. This support alone was invaluable. Even though I had read a lot of books, taken birthing classes, and thought I knew what to expect in early labor, as a first time mom when it's actually happening you still want that reassurance and support from an expert. Although my birth didn't go exactly to plan (I'm not sure it ever does), Lauren was by our side the whole time assuring us that everything was okay, normal, on track, and providing verbal, emotional, and positional support along the way. I look back at the birth of our son and am 100%, totally content and happy with my birth experience. There is nothing about it I would change. It happened exactly as it should have and I believe a lot of that is because of the support Lauren gave us. Ashton and I can't thank you enough, Lauren. read more

Lauren is an amazing birth doula! I will be forever grateful to her for the support she gave us in the birth of our son. Thanks to Lauren's support I felt so much more positive during my pregnancy, and better prepared both mentally and physically going into labour. Lauren has an incredibly warm and reassuring manner, and together with her knowledge and experience she brought a sense of utter calm and confidence to the whole event. Knowing she had my back meant I could focus on what I needed to do, and not worry about what was going on around me. We simply can't imagine having had our son without her support. I know there's definitely no way I would have managed a natural birth without her! My husband and I can't recommend her enough and would book Lauren again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Lauren!! read more

We interviewed about 5 doulas and never felt the right fit until Lauren walked in. She was exactly what we were looking for -down to earth, sweet and super knowledgable but also had a good sense of humor, calm and centered. We really enjoyed the time we had with Lauren and we could not have gotten through our 15 hr birth if it wasn't for her. My husband needed a partner in crime and they were a great support team. She was so focused and dedicated for so many hours I have so much respect for birth doulas. It's so emotional for you so they are a great grounding source for you and your partner. I would 100% refer lauren to other soon to be moms and dads! Alison and Markus read more

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My husband and I are first time parents. When we were planning our birth, we were so lost! We wanted to make sure we had the best experience possible. We wanted people who could guide us, but allowed us to make the decisions that were right for us. From our first meeting with Lauren & Britt, I knew they were the right ones for us. There was a calming assurance in the information they gave us that was exactly what we needed to navigate the uncharted waters of first time pregnancy and birth. Lauren & Britt know how to arm parents with the information they need while also sharing their wealth of experience and expertise. They've also built an amazing community with their prenatal mamas groups. The group helped me to know I wasn't alone in the process and that what I was experiencing was all completely normal (from pregnancy symptoms to nerves around the birth itself). And little did I know that the exercises we did in the mamas group were exactly the positions I would need when I went into labor. It was incredible to have the muscle memory of going into certain positions and breathing exercises. Though Britt was the one who attended my birth, I felt super prepared because of all the prenatal work we did with both Lauren & Britt. I also loved the prenatal massage I got from Lauren several times in my third trimester! read more

This is a little late, but parenting keeps you busy! I wasn't 100% on having a doula at our birth back in early 2017. I interviewed tons of people, but just never felt that spark. With such an intimate moment, it was important that if we had a doula, it was someone that my husband and I could both connect with. Then we met Lauren! Lauren taught my husband and me things we would not have even considered. My labor was quite long, but she was tirelessly there by our side offering endless patience, support and care. Looking back, I don't know if I could have persisted with a natural birth without her support. When my husband wasn't in the room, it was a comfort to have her with me. I appreciated her calm demeanor, her caring disposition as well as the knowledge of her work. Thank you again, Lauren! read more

I can't say enough positive things about Lauren. Having her by our side during our pregnancy and birth was an absolute game changer. She was attentive, responsive, and unbelievably knowledgeable. I am so thankful we found Lauren and had her support before, DURING, and after our baby was born. Lauren is amazing. read more

Lauren is incredible! From the moment she walked in to meet me I felt her warmth and compassion and an immediate comrade and comfort with her. Her services both as a doula and a massage therapist are remarkable. She embodies what she is hoping to teach in prep for labor and delivery, feminine strength and confidence and gentleness. I can't recommend her more highly. She is very experienced and also has something that can't just be taught, you either have it or you don't and she's got it! On top of that, she gave the best massage I've ever had, and I've had a lot of massages!! Her touch is like her presence, strong and nurturing a rare find after a lot of limp prenatal massages. I couldn't believe it but postnatal was even better than the prenatal! I'm about to schedule another one now... read more

We first worked with Lauren Miller when she was apprenticing with our midwife, Sue Baelen, for the homebirth of our daughter Kira in 2011. I believe we may have been the first clients she worked with under Sue. We have since worked with her for the birth of our second daughter Cassidy in 2014. I cannot say enough about Lauren's skills and her capability as both a doula and a midwife. She was there the instant we called for midwife support and helped to support my labor from its early stages. She was patient, calm and caring, knowledgeable and constantly one step ahead in terms of what I needed for supporting my progress. My birth partner/husband is and always will be wonderful, but as you may know, labor is an uncertain territory for a first time mother. It helped immensely to have Lauren there. She was my focal point and trusted birth support during the stages or labor in which I felt most vulnerable. I literally could not have imagined doing it without her. We had a low risk and successful natural homebirth both times and I will always credit Lauren and Sue Baelen for this experience being one of the most positive moments of my life. Lauren is a massage therapist, musician, doula and now a midwife....you really can't beat that in terms of skills! She made our check-ins relaxing and enjoyable. She has a wonderful warmth you will not find everyday. She told us during one of our first meetings years ago that she always knew she wanted to be a midwife, even as a young girl. I believe she has fulfilled that dream and done it with passion for serving mothers and their families. I helped fund and introduced her to close friends who were having a hospital birth. It was the best gift I believe I could have given anyone. I will continue to refer Lauren to my friends (homebirth or hospital) and offer to pay for her services as a gift. If you have any need of a doula or midwife, please add Lauren Miller to your team. You will not regret it! read more

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Lauren was finishing up her apprenticeship with Sue Baelen when my partner and I had the pleasure of working with her. It was great having her and Sue over to our house throughout my pregnancy and she was great at the birth. Lauren is warm, knowledgeable, passionate, and hard-working. Everything went very smoothly and I was happy to have her and Sue there for the birth. Their post-natal visits were very valuable as well. I was so sad to say goodbye at our last visit. Throughout my pregnancy and a few times afterwards, I also got massages from Lauren at the mindful body. She is the best massage therapist I have ever had. I feel so comfortable getting a massage from her and feel amazing afterwards I look forward to getting another massage from her soon! I highly recommend Lauren for massage, doula, and midwifery services, read more

Lauren is absolutely wonderful! She was apprenticing with our midwife, Sue Baelen, for the birth of our daughter in 2012, and we really loved having her be a crucial member of our birth team. She is empathic, nurturing, warm, and always takes the time to listen to any concerns or questions. I have little doubt that Lauren will be a fantastic midwife when she starts practicing on her own soon. In many ways, Lauren acted as an extremely knowledgable second doula for us though we did not have to hire her, she was just part of the package deal! I would heartily recommend her to be part of your birth team in any capacity. read more

Lauren Miller Brown - Doulas Near Me

Lauren is hands-down the best doula my husband and I could have selected. She is the most calming, assuring, caring and thoughtful person I could have dreamed of having around during my labor and delivery. I had a 36 hour labor and a stressful delivery but was constantly finding my strength in Lauren's affirmations and support (support not only for me but immense support for my partner as well). I'd pick her 1000 times over again! read more

I can't sing Lauren's praises enough! She came highly recommended in the final weeks of our pregnancy as "the doula that brings mamas in ready to go!" (In final stages of labor). Learning that Vbacs are her passion sealed the deal for me. Lauren's spirit brings instantaneous calm. Every text, virtual convo and in-person meeting made me feel completely comfortable and empowered. Our baby was born in May amidst all the early pandemic chaos. With healthcare protocols changing almost daily, Lauren's support was constant. My labor progressed rather quickly this birth, but the hours at home with Lauren's gentle touch and encouraging words were irreplaceable. She helped guide my husband in ways that he could best support me and was hands-on at all the right moments. With Lauren's help, we had a successful vbac! My only regret is that we didn't find her sooner :) read more

Lauren is the BEST. She worked with me through my labor with my second child, and was totally patient and supportive through false-starts (apparently more common with #2?), and helped me take the mental space I needed to make decisions when I felt overwhelmed going post-date. During the intense part of my labor, she was right there in it with me. I felt like she was a part of my family. Also, the mama's circles are fantastic, really fun and a great way to confront realities of expectations versus reality regarding birth. And I got a prenatal massage from her and it was truly amazing. I should have another baby just to hang out with her some more. read more

If you are seeking a positive and supported birth experience, I cannot recommend Lauren enough as a doula. She brings all of her heart and a wealth of knowledge to her doula work, giving each of her clients a personalized and sacred experience. Together, Britt and Lauren are a strong, compassionate, and informed team. They listened to our preferences and concerns, answered our questions, and guided us when we needed feedback. I always felt heard and seen. Lauren is also an amazing massage therapist, and works magic with her hands to relieve all of the prenatal and postnatal tension that our bodies can hold. I am so thankful for her help and friendship along my pregnancy journey. read more

Lauren is the best! From the moment we met, I knew that she was the right doula for my (first) daughter's birth. She is warm, extremely knowledgeable about birth, and intuitive about the mother and partner's needs. You really could not find a better person with which to share such a monumental life event! As a bonus, she is also an amazing massage therapist and intimately understands the needs of the pregnant body. Thanks to Lauren, my daughter's birth was as close to our ideal birth plan as it could be. My husband and I really wanted a natural hospital birth without any unnecessary interventions. Lauren helped me labor at home for as long as possible, and with her encouragement and guidance I was able to spend a minimal amount of time in labor at the hospital. My daughter arrived with an awareness that I could not have expected and Lauren even helped me with her first feeding before leaving the hospital. Success! If we have a second child, we will definitely hire Lauren again. read more

Lauren's amazing energy and positivity shines through in all aspects of her work. Her support throughout my pregnancy and birth of our first child as my Doula was invaluable to me and my husband. And her massages are amazing! My husband and I felt an instant connection with Lauren when we interviewed her to be our Doula. During our prenatal visit we formed a great friendship and felt so comfortable with her attending this very momentous occasion in our lives. She is very responsive to all forms of communication and in person is attentive and listened and validated all of our wishes and concerns. My prenatal massage session was extremely relaxing and held in a great environment in her home with delicious smelling oils and music. During my 2 day labor (!!!) Lauren was the best support to my husband, giving him time to rest and also showing him techniques to help me through contractions, and a support to my midwife. She helped me through a few walls I hit during labor, calmed me down, talked and massaged me through contractions and always kept positive energy in the room and a calming vibe. I am so happy we chose her to be a part of our birth team and that she saw the birth (and took great pictures for us) of our little girl. Thank you, Lauren! read more

I don't know what my husband and I would have done without Lauren. Seriously. We had no clue what we were doing or what to expect with pregnancy and childbirth. I knew I wanted a natural birth but the thought of it terrified me. We interviewed and researched extensively. As soon as we met Lauren we knew we had to have her. She was exactly what we were looking for: calm, down to earth, knowledgeable & a great sense of humor. She has the best energy and was essential to my birth story turning out as well as it did. Lauren was always available to answer questions leading up to the delivery of our babe which was crucial considering we were first time parents. While in labor we stayed connected until I felt it was necessary for her to come to our house. Once I said I needed her she came right over. She was vital in coaching me through contractions, making me feel safe & comfortable and helping my husband understand how he could help. She also made getting to the hospital and into our delivery room a breeze - my husband would not have been able to navigate that on his own. When we arrived I was 10cm. dilated and ready to push. My husband swears Lauren delivered our baby. While pushing the doctors were telling me to REALLY push. Lauren kept gently reminding me to listen to my body. Because of this my tears were very minimal. She also helped me get off my back and find a comfortable position. After the delivery of our baby Lauren stayed with us until we were moved to our recovery room. She coached me through baby's first latch - which was not perfect so having her there was really helpful. She made sure we were nourished and had everything we needed. She also explained everything that was happening, our options and made sure our birth plan was executed accordingly. I honestly had the most magical birthing experience and it left me feeling so empowered. And it's all because of Lauren. I HIGHLY recommend her. read more

My family worked with Lauren and her partner, Britt, for the birth of our second child. We had a rough experience with our daughter's birth, with an emergency C-section, so we were looking for a doula who shared our hopes for a natural VBAC. Working with Lauren was wonderful! She and Britt have a great set-up that allows mamas lots of opportunities to get to know them before the birth, so that you really feel comfortable when the day arrives. They have the typical prenatal sessions, but you can also do prenatal massage with Lauren (I definitely recommend this!), private or group prenatal yoga with Britt (also amazing), and monthly mother's circles for expecting moms. Lauren was readily available in the weeks leading up to birth for questions and reassurance. I ended up being induced, which I wasn't excited about, but we ended up having a wonderful birth experience, and I don't think I could have done it without her! She has a very calm presence, which was so welcome as things got more intense at the hospital. She seemed to have an endless bag of tricks to keep me calm and as comfortable as possible during my labor. There were times when I really didn't feel like I could keep going, but she helped me work through those moments to stay present with the birth experience. She was also a great support for my husband, even allowing him to take a few naps during the 24 hours I was in labor. I am so happy to have experienced a natural, vaginal birth! Many thanks to Lauren for being there with us during this experience! read more