Lauryn Anderson - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Lauryn

I grew up in west Michigan, cradled by the crescent moon grin of the Great Lakes. My desire to become a doula first took root in experiences I had volunteering with local organizations and non-profits when I was in high school. My passion for community-based care began in the basement of a neighborhood church, where I first volunteered with a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families find and keep secure housing for their children. From these initial experiences, I got to witness first-hand how important it is for families to be well-informed and unconditionally supported in order to thrive together. The roots of my work as a doula and student midwife are the same as they were back then, before I even began birth work : when families are given non-judgemental support and evidence-based education during their transition into parenthood, they can have the most satisfying, empowering experience possible. As a doula, I emphasize a client-centered approach where you are seen as the expert in your own care; together, using support and education, we will create a birth / postpartum plan that supports the health and well-being of you, your baby, and your support team.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Postpartum Doula Day Visit

A day doula can help lighten the load of an immediate postpartum household by offering newborn care and household support so you can rest and bond with baby. Day doula support may include : - Education on babywearing, breastmilk / formula preparation and storage, newborn care, or postpartum healing - Practical household support like doing laundry, washing dishes, or cooking meals - Spending one-on-one time with members of your support system to focus on your goals for your new baby. All postpartum doula care is priced using a sliding scale. When you decide to work with me, you will have the opportunity to choose how much you pay per hour within the parameters of the pricing scale offered by Lakeshore Doula Care LLC, no income verification required. Sliding scale : $17 - $30 / hour Connect with me directly at (231) 740-8487 or doula.lauryn@gmail.com to book an initial consult / interview. All in-person initial consults / visits take place in the community tea room at Muskegon Yoga Center.

$17 USD · Per hour

Donation-Based Birth Doula Care

I am offering donation-based birth doula care as I finish up my first year of midwifery school and begin my assistant phase in 2025. The price below is a suggested donation for the services offered in my birth doula packages. Payment plans accepted. Services include : - Initial consultation - 2 Prenatal Visits (virtual or in-person) - 1 one-on-one prenatal / postnatal yoga class - Evidence-based education - Unlimited Contact - Continuous Labor & Birth Support - 1 postpartum visit All in-person visits take place in the community tea room at Muskegon Yoga Center.

$150 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Doula Overnight Visit

Night visits are the cornerstone of my work as a postpartum doula. The main objective of an overnight visit is for me to take over newborn care ( or household chores if your family co-sleeps! ) so that you and your support system have the opportunity for deep rest & nourishment. During an overnight visit, a postpartum doula can : - Manage your baby's feeding and waking schedule so you can rest optimally ( I support breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and combo-feeding families). - Quietly manage household tasks (fold laundry, cook a meal, organize your breast milk freezer stash.. the opportunities are endless!) Overnight visits can be scheduled between 8pm and 8am. The length of an overnight visit can be adjusted to fit the unique needs of any family. Overnight doula visits must be a minimum of 4 hours. All postpartum doula care is priced using a sliding scale. When you decide to work with me, you will have the opportunity to choose how much you pay per hour within the parameters of the pricing scale offered by Lakeshore Doula Care LLC, no income verification required. Sliding scale : $17 - $30 / hour Visit www.doulalauryn.com to book an initial consult today or connect with me directly at (231) 740-8487 or doula.lauryn@gmail.com All in-person initial consults / visits take place in the community tea room at Muskegon Yoga Center.

$17 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Now offering sliding-scale & Donation-based doula care for west Michigan families! 🌸 Payment plans available

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training l DONA (2020)
Postpartum Doula Certification l Cornerstone Doula Trainings (2022)

Education

Bachelor of Integrative Health Science l National University of Natural Medicine (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Michigan Midwives Association
Cornerstone Doula Trainings
Muskegon Yoga Center
DONA l Doulas of North America

Languages

English, French

Credentials

BS CPD RYT

Specialties

Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Childbirth Education HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Herbal Postpartum Care Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Nutritional Counseling Overnight Newborn Care Postnatal Yoga Prenatal Yoga Yoga

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