Lauri Branson - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Lauri

Your Mama Doula provides compassionate, evidence-informed birth and postpartum support to families in Bakersfield, California. Led by award-winning doula Lauri Branson, a Certified Birth Doula (CD) and Certified Postpartum Doula (CPD) through the International Doula Institute, the practice is known for calm, grounded support in both hospital and home birth settings. Lauri specializes in supporting first-time parents, high-risk and medically complex pregnancies, inductions, and families who want both emotional reassurance and practical, hands-on guidance. With additional training in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and a reputation for steady advocacy, comfort techniques, and judgment-free care, Your Mama Doula helps parents feel informed, confident, and deeply supported from pregnancy through recovery.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Labor support

On call support
Continuous care
Postpartum care

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Health Net Kaiser Permanente Anthem Blue Cross Message Lauri to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Hi, I’m the heart behind Your Mama Doula! 💗 I’m an award-winning, certified birth and postpartum doula and childbirth educator serving Bakersfield, CA. My passion is helping families feel supported, informed, confident, and cared for through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey. You deserve to feel nurtured every step of the way!

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, International Doula Institute (2021)
Postpartum Doula Certification, International Doula Institute (2022)
Best of Business Award (2025)
American Heart Association hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (2025)
Spinning Babies Trained (2026)
Certified Childbirth Educator (2026)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (1991)

Memberships and affiliations

Doula Match
https://www.hellomeela.com/listing/lauri-branson/#_tab_2

Languages

English

Credentials

CBE CD (BEST) CPD

Specialties

Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Multiples Natural Childbirth Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Spirituality Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Evidence-Based Care High-Risk Pregnancy Hospital Birth Newborn Care Pregnancy Complications Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss