Lauren Franco Lucas

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Colts Neck, New Jersey
13 years of experience
About me

Birth Doula (DONA Trained) , Postpartum Doula (DONA Trained), Certified Lactation Counselor (ALPP) MS in Physician Assistant Studies, BA in Biology, 15 years experience in woman’s health, infertility, reproductive endocrinology. Mother of 5 children.

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Philadelphia College of Osetopathic Medicine) (2002)

Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Rutgers College, Rutgers University) (1999)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula (DONA) (2023)

Birth Doula (DONA) (2023)

BLS, CPR (AHA) (2023)

Certified Lactation Counselor (ILPP) (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

American Academy of Physician Assistants

New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants

DONA (Doulas of North America)

CLC of Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice

Birthright Volunteer - Red Bank Chapter

Credentials
BA CLC MS PA
Specialties
Advanced Maternal Age Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Life Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor with 12 years of experience as a physician assistant in infertility and woman’s health.

Packages
Birth Doula Package
Birth Doula Services Range from $1200-$2200 They include: 1-2 Prenatal home visits, Prenatal phone or zoom consultations, Labor support during active labor, Continued labor support through 1-2 hours after the baby is born, and a Postpartum visit at 1-2 weeks
$1,200.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Doula Package
Postpartum doula services are at a hourly rate of $55-75. Every new mother and family deserves extra nurturing, help, educating in a gentle and nonjudgmental manner. A doula can provide much need support and encouragement during the postpartum time. Overnight services are usually 9-12 hours sessions. Daytime services are 4-8 hour sessions.
$60.00
USD Per hour
Lactation Counseling Consultation
As a certified lactation counselor, I am able to provide one on one consultations with mother and baby in the comfort of your home. We can address poor latch, painful/sore nipples, low milk production, pumping, positioning and many other aspects of breastfeeding. I offer initial consultations at $150 for a 90 minute session.
$150.00
USD Flat rate
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