Laurie Ann Finn

Postpartum Doula

26 years of experience

5.0

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Laurie Ann Finn

Postpartum Doula

Virginia Beach, Virginia

26 years of experience

5.0

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About me

We are a mother daughter team working together to support families during the transition to life with a new baby. We love that we are able to offer something unique to our in-person clients in the Hampton Roads area and our virtual clients all over the US. I, Laurie Ann, am a certified Postpartum Doula. For more than 20 years I have been passionate about serving moms. My goal is to give the new family the confidence to parent; working myself out of a job. I like to say, don’t doula this alone; women need other women especially after giving birth. As a caring professional, I share techniques, tools, and personalized recommendations, to support families emotionally and physically as they transition to life with a newborn. Dani is a new mom herself with a 3 year old daughter and infant son. She has been able to really connect with our clients because she has recently (and currently) been in their shoes. We are also proud to be up to date on our product and vendor recommendations because we have personally utilized these products and services. We are better together! This is Mothering the Mother in the Fourth Trimester.

Education

Masters in Organizational Leadership (2015)

Certification and training

Postpartum Doula Certification DONA (2016)

Lactation Educator CAPPA (2020)

Credentials

CLE CPD

Specialties

Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Infant Care Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Multiples Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Overnight Newborn Care Pain Management Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Prenatal Life Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Sleep Consultant Stress Management

Languages

English

Service introduction

As your Postpartum Doula, I will coach and mentor you with best practices for: Feeding including breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle-feeding. Building a personalized routine for your baby including best practices for sleeping, feeding, and stimulation. Basic infant care including product recommendations and proper use of equipment. Light housekeeping, meal preparation, household organization. Family support and coordination, including support with siblings. Emotional support and empowering you to be the best mom to your baby. We offer these services through a variety of packages beginning in pregnancy and concluding up to (but not limited to) 4 weeks postpartum. We also teach Postpartum Preparation Classes to include information about breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, infant care, postpartum care, and partner support.

Packages

Get You Started Package

The Get You Started Package is designed for families who would like a little bit of support postpartum and are looking for a more affordable option than our other, larger packages. It includes: 1 hospital visit, 1 overnight, 1 follow up AND unlimited text/phone/video support from the pre-birth meeting until 1 week postpartum. Free Consultation to meet with Laurie Ann and Dani and determine if we are a good fit for each other. Your deposit of $200 is due at the time of booking and signing the contract to secure your spot on our calendar. Pre-birth meeting, about one month prior to the due date, with the parents to discuss birth goals, parenting philosophy and specific expectations for doula services. We will also discuss our top recommended baby, postpartum, and feeding products to ensure you are best prepared for the birth of your baby. At this meeting your remaining package balance $550 is due. Hospital Visit within 24 hours of the birth. This is a great opportunity for Laurie Ann or Dani to assist you in feeding techniques as well as answer any other questions and concerns you may have while in the hospital. The sooner it is, the better to learn these important techniques in caring for your baby. Overnight Visit (10pm-6am) to provide you and your family rest for your best recovery. During an overnight visit, Laurie Ann will provide care for your baby through the night so the rest of the family can rest as much as possible. If you are breastfeeding, Laurie Ann will support you with feedings throughout the night. Follow Up Home Visit to support the establishment of best feeding and baby soothing techniques. This is a great opportunity to give baby's first bath, learn how to use equipment, and work towards any of your goals with a little extra support. We oftentimes encourage mom and dad to take a rest, take a shower, or even go grab a coffee together just to have some time alone.

$750.00

USD Flat rate

Keep You Going Package

The Keep You Going Package includes: 1 hospital visit, 3 overnights, 2 follow ups AND unlimited text/phone/video support from the pre-birth meeting until 2 weeks postpartum. Free Consultation to meet with Laurie Ann and Dani and determine if we are a good fit for each other. Your deposit of $400 is due at the time of booking and signing the contract to secure your spot on our calendar. Pre-birth meeting, about one month prior to the due date, with the parents to discuss birth goals, parenting philosophy and specific expectations for doula services. We will also discuss our top recommended baby, postpartum, and feeding products to ensure you are best prepared for the birth of your baby. At this meeting your remaining package balance $1,200 is due. Hospital Visit within 24 hours of the birth. This is a great opportunity for Laurie Ann or Dani to assist you in feeding techniques as well as answer any other questions and concerns you may have while in the hospital. The sooner it is, the better to learn these important techniques in caring for your baby. THREE Overnights (10pm-6am) to provide you and your family rest for your best recovery. During an overnight visit, Laurie Ann will provide care for your baby through the night so the rest of the family can rest as much as possible. If you are breastfeeding, Laurie Ann will support you with feedings throughout the night. TWO Follow Up Home Visits to support the establishment of best feeding and baby soothing techniques. This is a great opportunity to give baby's first bath, learn how to use equipment, and work towards any of your goals with a little extra support. We oftentimes encourage mom and dad to take a rest, take a shower, or even go grab a coffee together just to have some time alone.

$1,600.00

USD Flat rate

Holding You Close Package

The Holding You Close Package includes: 1 hospital visit, 5 overnights, 3 follow up AND unlimited text/phone/video support from the prebirth meeting until the conclusion of services. Usually 3-4 weeks of postpartum support. Free Consultation with Laurie Ann and Dani to determine if we are a good fit for each other. Your deposit of $600 will be due at the time of booking services and signing the contract to secure your spot on our calendar. Pre-birth meeting (about one month prior to the due date)- with the parents to discuss birth goals, parenting philosophy and specific expectations for doula services. We will also discuss our top recommended baby, postpartum, and feeding products to ensure you are best prepared for the birth of your baby. At this meeting your remaining package balance of $1700 is due. Hospital Visit within 24 hours of the birth. This is a great opportunity for Laurie Ann or Dani to assist you in feeding techniques as well as answer any other questions and concerns you may have while in the hospital. The sooner it is, the better to learn these important techniques in caring for your baby. FIVE Overnights (10pm-6am) to provide you and your family rest for your best recovery. During an overnight visit, Laurie Ann will provide care for your baby through the night so the rest of the family can rest as much as possible. If you are breastfeeding, Laurie Ann will support you with feedings throughout the night. THREE Follow Up Home Visits to support the establishment of best feeding and baby soothing techniques. This is a great opportunity to give baby's first bath, learn how to use equipment, and work towards any of your goals with a little extra support. We oftentimes encourage mom and dad to take a rest, take a shower, or even go grab a coffee together just to have some time alone.

$2,300.00

USD Flat rate

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Ratings and reviews

Average

5.0

# of Reviews

5.0

October 13, 2023

With my first child (see above review), I called LAF (Laurie Ann and Dani) in a panic because breastfeeding was off to a dumpster fire start. Due solely to their coaching, my breastfeeding journey quickly turned around. I breastfed my daughter for 10 months and could not have had a better experience – both physically and mentally. When I found out I was pregnant with my second (the day before my daughter’s first birthday) LAF was one of the first to know (because I wanted them on my team again for round 2!) I knew that the second time around would be a bit different because my husband was in the middle of a deployment cycle. He got home from being gone for six weeks one week prior to me giving birth and will leave again (for 7+ months) very soon. I told Laurie Ann and Dani that I not only wanted to start strong with breastfeeding but wanted to build a large storage supply early on so that the pressure was off a bit when he deployed. Six weeks postpartum, I have 750+ ounces of breastmilk stored due to the plan that LAF put in place (in addition to feeding my baby girl who is growing faster than her growth curve!) The Elvie Curve made collecting this much breastmilk possible – this product was not available with my first daughter, and I could not recommend it more! LAF is a MUST if you are a first, second, third+ time mom in the Hampton Roads area. Seriously – I refer to them as my Fairy Godmothers. So incredibly thankful for their mentorship and love!

- Kristy O.

5.0

October 12, 2023

From the moment we had our first call with Laurie Ann and Dani, we knew they would be the right fit for our first baby. Postpartum is the most difficult and most people focus on the actual birth but not what happens after. Laurie Ann and Dani took the best care of our entire family making sure my needs were met as well as baby and husband. They are kind, light hearted and very straightforward. They give so much help postpartum and are available to answer any questions even if they sound so silly! They have become a part of our family & I would recommend them to anyone.

- Jackie B.

5.0

October 12, 2023

I 100% credit Laurie Ann with my success breastfeeding. Having her constant support and guidance, especially over the first few days, was absolutely huge. I cannot recommend her enough and we have already booked her again for our second baby coming in a few months!

- Ashley P.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add visits on to my package if I decide I’d like more services?

Yes! It is more cost effective for you and better for us if you purchase the package with the amount of visits you’d like up front so that we can reserve that time on our schedule for you. However, you can always add on visits later, we will just have to work around our other clients!

What if I am not located in an area you serve?

We offer virtual services! A two week package including up to 2 video calls a day for the first week and 1 video call a day the second week! We will work with you through feedings discussing techniques and tools to help you be the most successful in reaching your goals.