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Helping Families Thrive After Bringing Home Baby

Welcome! I’m Laura, and I’m so glad you’re here.

The postpartum period can feel overwhelming and exhausting, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer postpartum support and newborn care designed to help you feel confident, well-rested, and genuinely cared for from the start.

I’m a Virginia State-Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Educator (CBE), and Advanced Newborn Care Specialist with more than 20 years of experience caring for newborns, infants, and families. I am committed to continuing education and staying current on evidence-based best practices.

With specialized training in postpartum care, lactation, and newborn and infant development, you’ll receive well-rounded support personalized to you, your baby, and your family’s preferences and needs.

If you’re looking for exceptional care with an approach rooted in integrity, respect, professionalism, clear communication, and discretion, reach out today.

Serving Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland

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Whether your goal is to

Get more sleep

Take time to recover from childbirth

Learn newborn care skills

Prepare for life with a new baby

Feel confident and reassured

Gain an extra pair of hands

Or have someone there to lean on

I’m here for you.

Personalized postpartum care in a calm, attentive, and judgment-free environment.

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As a mom myself, I understand how tender and vulnerable those early days can feel, and how important it is to have someone you trust by your side who provides safe and nurturing care. We aren't meant to do this alone, and having the right village can make all the difference.

With training spanning postpartum care, infant development, and breastfeeding support, I'm able to provide well-rounded care that supports you, your baby, and your family as a whole.

I've had the privilege of supporting so many wonderful families, and each one has reinforced why I love this work. It's truly my passion, and I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help families during such a meaningful season of life.

ABOUT ME
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Qualifications 
Postpartum DOULA & newborn care services

Ways I can support you

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Postpartum Support

Space to rest and recover, with someone by your side to care for you, listen, check in, and focus on what you need most each day.

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Household Support & Planning

An extra set of hands before and after baby arrives, from nursery setup, postpartum support planning, and handling visitors to laundry, bottles, and kitchen resets, so you have fewer things on your plate and more time for what matters most.

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Newborn & Infant Care

Experienced, attentive care for your baby, so you can get some much-needed sleep, take a breath, or have a little time for yourself.

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Feeding Guidance

Support for whichever feeding path you choose, with hands-on guidance for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, formula preparation, and safe milk storage.

Learn More About My Services Here
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Education & Guidance

Hands-on newborn care education as you learn your baby, along with evidence-based guidance when questions or conflicting advice come up, so you can make informed decisions that feel right for your family.

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Gentle Sleep Shaping / Safe Sleep Practices

Guidance to help you build a strong foundation for your baby's sleep, including options for creating an optimized sleep environment, routines, and gentle, age-appropriate sleep shaping.

Learn More About My Packages/Rates Here

  • “As a first-time mom, I was terrified and felt like I didn't know what I was doing. I was unsure of where to even begin. I am forever indebted to Laura for guiding us. She instilled a motherly confidence in me I'm honestly not sure I would have if it wasn't for her. Laura has a genuine kindess, a humble wisdom and an unceasing love for every child that is very hard to find. Whether you're a first-time mom, or this is your fifth child, Laura is absolutely someone you'll want on your team".

    Kathleen M.

  • “Laura was reliable, fun, loving and very knowledgeable. She helped us better understand our newborn son and his needs for a better night sleep. I felt very comfortable with her in my home and was better rested. As a first time mother, I had many questions and concerns and Laura was able to give me some great tips and advice.”

    Nicole H.

  • “From the first moment I met Laura I immediately knew she was honest, caring, and could be trusted with the care of our newborn. She absolutely set my mind at ease from that first meeting. Laura is absolutely amazing and completely professional, reliable, knowledgeable, and very nurturing. “

    Nancy D. W.


  • “Laura was pretty amazing. She was reliable, knowledgeable, professional, punctual and caring and we would definitely recommend her. Laura is very calm and soothing and our son really took to her. She surpassed our expectations.”

    -Brandon V.


  • “Laura completely exceeded all expectations that I had. Laura has always shown our son compassion, and love, and always treated my son with respect. Laura is very loving, highly energetic, and fun with a compassion for kids! She will forever be missed!”

    Jayme and Eric H.


  • “I was impressed with Laura from our first interview and up until our last day together. She is patient, knowledgeable and a consummate professional. My daughter always received care where she could thrive. Laura was always available, flexible, and approachable.” Item

    -Angie B.


  • “Laura worked in our home caring for our pre-mature infant son. She has always been caring, nurturing, and reliable in caring for him. She developed daily developmental activities which she did with him. This helped him to “catch-up” to other children his age.”

    -Freddy D. G.


  • “With Laura's help we watched our son flourish. Her expertise on child development and care helped guide our routine that ultimately led to a very fulfilled, happy son. Laura is extremely reliable, punctual, professional, knowledgeable and loving. Further, she is extremely trustworthy - during her time with us we in no way ever doubted that our son was getting the best care possible.”

    -Stephanie & Jeremy J.


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Did you know?

Studies have shown that the presence of a Postpartum Doula is associated with lower rates of postpartum depression and anxiety, increased maternal well-being, improved breastfeeding success, greater parent-infant bonding, and higher overall satisfaction with the postpartum experience.

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