Laurie Wood

Birth Doula
Portland, Maine
5.0
About me

My name is Laurie Wood and I am passionate about supporting families through the incredible journey of childbirth and beyond. With a gentle touch and a compassionate heart, I’m here to ensure you feel empowered and cared for every step of the way. Before becoming a doula, I spent 30 years as a public school educator, working closely with children and families through meaningful milestones. My own positive birth experiences—including the birth of my first child with the support of a midwife—deepened my belief in the need for compassionate, informed care. I know that birth can feel overwhelming or uncertain, and I believe women have a unique and powerful ability to support all birthing parents through it. As a doula, I bring warmth, calm, and a steady presence to help you feel safe, supported, and confident throughout your pregnancy and birth experience. I have a blended family of six grown children and nine wonderful grandchildren who keep me closely connected to both the joys and challenges of raising children in today’s ever-changing world. Their presence in my life reminds me daily how each parenting journey is unique—and how important it is to feel supported, heard, and encouraged as a parent.

Education

Master's Degree (2014)

Certification and training

Labor Doula Certification (2022)

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Grief and Loss Hospital Birth Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Perinatal and Infant Loss Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Trauma Recovery
Languages

English

Service introduction

As part of prenatal support, clients receive one to two in-home visits to build rapport, explore birth preferences, and practice comfort measures. From the time the contract is signed until four weeks postpartum, clients have access to unlimited phone, text, and email support (with email responses within 24 hours). Labor support includes 24/7 on-call availability beginning at 38 weeks of pregnancy, with continuous physical or virtual support during labor starting in active labor or earlier by agreement. Immediate postpartum support is provided for at least one hour after birth, including help with chest/breastfeeding. Postpartum care also includes one follow-up visit around 10–14 days after birth and an optional virtual check-in between days 5–10. Referrals for additional postpartum support are available upon request.

Packages
Birth/Labor Support
Birth Doula $1,800 Choosing a birth doula is an investment in your birth experience, and my fee reflects the professionalism, training, and skill I bring to every family I serve. Extensive Training & Knowledge – I am professionally trained in childbirth support, comfort measures, labor physiology, and evidence-based practices. I stay current with ongoing education to ensure you receive the best, most informed care possible. Skilled Support – From hands-on comfort techniques to emotional reassurance and advocacy, I provide personalized guidance throughout pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. My skills help you navigate options, reduce stress, and increase your sense of confidence and control. Time & Dedication – My services extend far beyond the hours of your labor. They include prenatal consultations, on-call availability day and night for weeks surrounding your due date, continuous in-person support during labor, and a postpartum follow-up. Professionalism & Reliability – Hiring me means knowing you will have a dependable, calm, and compassionate professional by your side who is committed to your well-being and your family’s unique needs. Your birth is one of the most important days of your life. My fee of $1800 ensures that I can provide the dedicated, skilled, and professional support you deserve. My contract asks for a payment plan that starts with a 50% deposit with final payment due by week 38. Please let me know if you would like to discuss other arrangements. NOTE: if financial hardship is a concern, please let me know as I can offer some suggestions for how you can access doula services on a sliding fee scale.
$1,800.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Laurie provided great support and assistance at my birth. I was a first time mom I wasn’t sure what to expect but Laurie made sure to walk me through things so I felt better prepared going in. During birth she was a calm, quiet presence being there to support but not interfering with the experience between my husband and I. She advocated for me in times I wasn’t able to and made sure my husband and I we fully informed about everything that was happening. I would definitely use her services again and recommend her to anyone else I know.

- Shoshanna H.

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