Lauren LaBarre - Birth Doula

About Lauren

Hi, I’m Lauren — a birth worker devoted to walking alongside families through one of the most powerful transitions of their lives. My path into birth work was shaped by my own deeply transformative pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experience. I prepared thoroughly, trusted my body, and still encountered moments that were unexpected, intense, and humbling. That lived experience changed me — and it’s what informs how I show up for the families I serve today. I bring together evidence-based education, trauma-informed support, and embodied presence to help birthing people feel grounded, informed, and supported — whether they’re planning a medicated hospital birth, an unmedicated birth, or something in between. You don’t need to fit a “type” to work with me. My role isn’t to push an agenda, but to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported in your choices. Over the last year, my practice has deepened through advanced doula training, mentorship, and apprenticeship — including immersive work with Haize Hawke and master-level education focused on physiology, nervous system regulation, advocacy, and the emotional landscape of birth. I’m also the founder of Mycelial Womb, a collective rooted in the understanding that transformation happens best when it’s supported, witnessed, and integrated — much like mycelial networks beneath the forest floor. What tends to stand out to clients is that I’m steady under pressure, deeply attuned, and fully present. I support both the practical and the emotional — helping partners feel confident, navigating medical systems with clarity, and creating space for processing what arises before, during, and after birth. I’m equally comfortable explaining hospital procedures, advocating when needed, holding silence, or helping you find your footing when things feel intense or uncertain. Whether you’re someone who has always felt drawn to birth work — or someone who didn’t know they wanted this level of support until now — my intention is the same: to walk with you, not ahead of you, not over you, but with you, through this threshold. It would be an honor to support you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — with care that is grounded, responsive, and deeply human.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

FULL MOON

5-6 Prenatal Sessions, Labor & Delivery Support, 2 Weeks of On-Call Postpartum Support Each offering is rooted in intuitive, heart-centered care, with the intention of creating a space that fosters healing, deep trust, and connection to your inner wisdom throughout the childbearing journey. Prenatal & Postpartum Visits 1–3 hour sessions tailored to your needs, held in the comfort of your home or chosen space. Pregnancy & Birth Education Evidence-based guidance on pregnancy, labor, and birth—empowering you with knowledge and options. Emotional Support Compassionate, continuous support via phone and messaging—before, during, and after birth. Physical Support & Comfort Measures Intuitive hands-on care, including massage, positioning, breathwork, and pain management techniques. *only offered in the Full Moon in-person package Nutritional Guidance Support in nourishing your body and baby with whole, intentional foods. Herbal Support Gentle and personalized herbal suggestions for pregnancy, postpartum, and overall well-being. Intimacy & Connection Work Exercises and "home play" to build trust, deepen relationships, and maintain emotional and physical closeness. Individualized, Intuitive Care Every family is unique—your care is shaped around your values, needs, and intuition. Birth Preferences & Planning Support in articulating your birth vision, preferences, and practical planning. Provider & Care Team Navigation Guidance on choosing aligned providers and building collaborative, respectful relationships with your birth team. Informed Choice & Advocacy Ongoing discussion and resources around the benefits and risks of interventions and your rights in birth settings. Partner Inclusion & Empowerment Education, tools, and practice to prepare your partner for a confident, connected role in birth and postpartum. Postpartum Planning & Light Lactation Support Gentle assistance and education around newborn feeding, healing, and the transition into parenthood. Resource Sharing & Referrals Access to a curated network of trusted providers and supportive services. Birth Space Setup & Cleanup Creating and maintaining a calm, sacred space for labor and immediate postpartum. Light Housekeeping, Cooking & Pet Support Practical help around the home so you can rest, bond, and recover with ease. Light Photography Capturing a few quiet, meaningful moments if desired—no flash, no fuss. Whole Family Wellness Encouragement and support to nourish the body, mind, and spirit of everyone involved.

$3,800 USD · Flat rate

CRESCENT MOON

4 Virtual Prenatal Sessions, Virtual On-Call Labor Support, 2 Weeks of Virtual Postpartum Support Prenatal & Postpartum Visits 2-3 hour sessions tailored to your needs, held via zoom Pregnancy & Birth Education Evidence-based guidance on pregnancy, labor, and birth—empowering you with knowledge and options. Emotional Support Compassionate, continuous support via phone and messaging—before, during, and after birth. Nutritional Guidance Support in nourishing your body and baby with whole, intentional foods. Herbal Support Gentle and personalized herbal suggestions and recipes for pregnancy, postpartum, and overall well-being. Intimacy & Connection Work Exercises and "home play" to build trust, deepen relationships, and maintain emotional and physical closeness. Individualized, Intuitive Care Every family is unique—your care is shaped around your values, needs, and intuition. Birth Preferences & Planning Support in articulating your birth vision, preferences, and practical planning. Provider & Care Team Navigation Guidance on choosing aligned providers and building collaborative, respectful relationships with your birth team. Informed Choice & Advocacy Ongoing discussion and resources around the benefits and risks of interventions and your rights in birth settings. Partner Inclusion & Empowerment Education, tools, and practice to prepare your partner for a confident, connected role in birth and postpartum. Postpartum Planning & Light Lactation Support Gentle assistance and education around newborn feeding, healing, and the transition into parenthood. Whole Family Wellness Encouragement and support to nourish the body, mind, and spirit of everyone involved.

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

My approach as a birth doula is entirely client-centered. I’m here to understand you, your family, and your unique needs. My goal is to support you in labor, not only as a barrier, but as an extension of you and your family, ensuring you feel educated, honored, and empowered throughout the process. Rather than being a passive participant, you’ll be actively engaged and in the drivers seat of decision making during your birth. My specialty is to work with families and birthing individuals who are eager to utilize the unfathomable superpower of pregnancy to transform their relationship with self and others. We do this through archetypal work, spiritual practice, work around fear, herbal support, and a comprehensive understanding of pregnancy and childbirth - to foster trust, empowerment, and expansion in your life. I support both hospital and home births, and fine tune our sessions to your individualized needs. Unlike other providers you may see occasionally, I meet with you and your family regularly to build a deep connection and trust. I’ll join you as early in labor as you wish and stay by your side through every moment until your baby is born and fed. I’m here as a constant source of support and encouragement, helping you achieve a positive and fulfilling experience before, during, and after birth.

Reviews for Lauren LaBarre

5.0 1 review

5.0

September 5, 2024

Lauren was an absolute lifesaver throughout my wife and I's birthing experience. It was our first time and we really wanted to dive head first into educating ourselves about everything that had to do with giving birth and having a child. Lauren was so helpful with the entire process. She was so informed and educated about anything we brought up or asked questions about, she always had an answer or direction for us. She was so supportive throughout the entire process always being caring with every decision we had come to. She made our labor and delivery such a beautiful experience as well, she showed up at our residence at 2am ready for anything that may have came our way and helped my wife tremendously get to the hospital and ready to birth our baby! Lauren was such a strong powerhouse to have in our presence during it all and we would not have changed a thing, we are so thankful and grateful that we had Lauren by our side every step of the way and we will definitely be contacting Lauren when we have our 2nd!

— Joshua P.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

GET ROOTED by Haize Hawke (2025)
Birth Doula Certification, Bini Birth, DONA Approved Training (2023)

Education

Cosmetology Certification (2011)

Memberships and affiliations

Bradley Method Trainee
Haize Hawke 1:1 Mentorship

Languages

English

Specialties

Addictions Aromatherapy Assertiveness Attachment problems Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Labor Doula Mindfulness Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Prenatal Care Self-Compassion Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Babywearing Building Healthy Communication Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Infidelity and Trust Issues Nutritional Counseling Pain Management Parenting Support Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Self-Esteem Self-Integration Sexual Issues Spirituality Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely!

Can you help my partner too?

YES! This is actually largely what my role provides. If there is a partner present, my knee-jerk style is to encourage the birthing parent while sharing all of my knowledge with the partner and/or birth partner so that they can be educated and empowered to be your best support, and I can support them in doing so! I find this adds to the feeling of safety a lot of the time.

Do you take clients who are birthing at hospitals?

Yes yes YES! I take clients no matter where their birth location is, in fact I find hospital birth parents call for extra support (there is so much more to learn how to navigate in a hospital setting)!

Should I still hire you if I want an epidural?

This is a blended answer. On one hand, of course! Epidurals can be an exceptionally useful tool in certain settings, I have quite literally seen them save the day. However, while I am absolutely all about nurturing the birthing parent, I am not the doula to just sit back and rub your feet. The work that we do is all about exposure, seeing ourselves wholly and fully, challenging and facing ourselves in a way that does not allow us to run from discomfort/friction/intensity. I work diligently with my clients on fear, intimacy, trust, inner barriers, empowerment and holistic/generational healing. Therefore, often times that means we are working under the scope of "when and how" to use an epidural, rather that be the first tool we lean on. This is both for your protection and mine.

Do you offer sliding scale or scholarships?

Absolutely! I also do have an NPI number which can get reimbursement to families through Kaiser. The cost is less of an issue than making sure we are aligned in the work that you are seeking and what I offer. If you are interested in working with me, let's hop on a call, at that point I will encourage you to talk about what is harmonious for you financially.