About me

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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (1991)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, International Doula Institute (2021)

Postpartum Doula Certification, International Doula Institute (2021)

Best of Business Award (2025)

American Heart Association hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Doula Match

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

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

I offer labor coaching, relaxation techniques, on call support, VBAC care, and postpartum support.

Packages

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