Lauren Thompson

Postpartum Doula

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Crownsville, Maryland

Lauren Thompson

Postpartum Doula

Crownsville, Maryland

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About me

Lauren is a trained postpartum doula certifying with CAPPA and holds a master's degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where she researched perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infant feeding, equity & doula care. She also co-chairs the Board of Directors for Postpartum Support International's Maryland Chapter. Most importantly though, she's a mom of 3. She came to this work after a frustrating and painful postpartum experience with her first born when she was a young mom. After birthing her first two children within the traditional OB/GYN hospital system, she decided to have an unmedicated, Midwife-attended home birth with her 3rd. Each birth and postpartum experience taught her something new, and she welcomes all families - no matter their choice of medical care or arrival to parenting - to her doula practice. When she's not busy researching and working with families welcoming new babes, she loves being outside in nature with her family, singing in the car with the windows down, and reading.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology (2011)

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (2011)

Master of Health Science, Perinatal Mental Health (2023)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula (pending) (2024)

Childbirth Educator (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Postpartum Support International

Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)

Specialties

Anxiety and Depression Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education LGBTQ+ Mental Health Newborn Care Parenting Support Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Photography Sibling Preparation Stress Management

Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer in-home and virtual postpartum doula services. I also teach childbirth education prenatally to expecting families, offer lactation support, and have extensive perinatal mental health training. As a member and co-chair of Postpartum Support International's Maryland chapter, I have many connections to support groups and providers in the area.

Packages

In-home Postpartum Doula

- 1.5-hour prenatal visit before birth, in-home or virtual - 4-hour or 6-hour postpartum visits spaced at your choosing - Prioritization of the birthing person’s rest, healing, and needs in the weeks following birth - Education, guidance, and care for: * Lactation and infant feeding * Postpartum healing * Partner and sibling support * Newborn care * Babywearing and baby soothing support * Safe sleep practices - Hands-on help with light cleaning, organization, sibling care and meal preparation - Unlimited text, call or video chat check-ins during your postpartum period up to 6-weeks following birth - Resources and referral network catered to your family’s needs

$40.00

USD Per hour

Virtual Postpartum Doula

- 1.5-hour virtual prenatal visit before birth - 2-1.5 hour postpartum video chats a week for 4 weeks - Unlimited text, call or video chat check-ins during your postpartum period up to 6-weeks following birth - A warm, compassionate listening ear for you and your family’s needs - Education, guidance, and care for: * Lactation and infant feeding * Postpartum healing * Partner and sibling support * Newborn care * Babywearing and baby soothing support * Safe sleep practices - Resources and referral network catered to your family’s needs

$450.00

USD Flat rate