Gentle, family-centered postpartum doula care from an experienced nurse

Hi, I’m Laura (she/her), and I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m a registered nurse and NICU-informed postpartum doula who loves supporting new and experienced parents as they adjust to life with their babies. Whether your infant—or multiple babies—is currently receiving care in the NICU, or you’ve recently welcomed your baby home after birth or adoption, I’m here to help you navigate this delicate, often overwhelming season.

It is an honor to support you with compassion, care, and a warm, loving presence.

how can a Doula support me?

Offering trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support for you & your family on your parenting journey, including:

  • Inclusive body-positive support & referrals/resources around infant feeding, lactation/feeding support for ALL 🏳‍🌈

  • Infant care guidance & education (what’s normal for newborn sleep, feeding, behavior, development; how to adjust to having a medically complex infant (s) at home, including advocacy & care coordination, if desired).

  • Sleep support for you and baby (ies).

  • Practical household help with cleaning, dishes, etc.

  • Compassionate, non-judgmental support, resources, community and referrals around PMAD’s (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders). You are not alone when things feel hard💞

  • Healing physical and emotional support for bodies after delivery.

  • Nourishment with simple meal preparation and hydration support.

  • Partner/non-birthing parent-centered care so each (birthing & non-birthing) parent can be held on their journey, as well as deep support for solo parents and ALL family structures.

  • Support with family transitions, helping with siblings as they adjust to having a new baby at home.

  • Evidence-based, tailored support for you and your family’s needs on your baby’s NICU journey. Helping you feel held along each step of your unique experience, from admission to the NICU, to integrating your baby into life at home after hospital discharge. All with the centering belief that you are always your baby’s best medicine, the best parent for your child, and that you know your baby best💞 The road may be winding, but you don’t have to walk it alone-I got you, no matter what.

  • Answering your questions about:

    • Infant feeding & care, learning baby’s cues, normal infant development, soothing, diapering, swaddling, sleep

    • Parent postpartum recovery needs in the first year after birth, including all body-inclusive healing, birth control, real conversations around emotions, mental health, nervous system regulation, and absolutely anything you want to talk about.

    • Unrushed time to process your birth or adoption story and experiences if/when you’re ready.

    • Community connections so you don’t have to go through this alone.

Serving families from Renton to Tacoma, including South Seattle, Auburn, Kent, Maple Valley, Covington & Issaquah. Not sure if I visit your area? Please ask!

Please call or text Laura at (206) 715-7661, fill out the contact form on this website, or email laura@safespacedoula.com to schedule a free consultation (virtual or in-person) to see how I may support you.

Providing support to all families, including:

  • Families with infants who may require care in the NICU, including premature infants, medically fragile infants, and infants with special needs.

  • Families with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) 

  • LGBTQIA+ parents 

  • Neurodiverse parents 

  • Birthing person/families who have been mistreated, unheard or not valued by the medical and other systems in this country. Anti-racist and equitable care for all bodies.

  • Abortion and perinatal loss doula support-please reach out to me for more information on these services.

Pricing/Rates:

$65/hour for a minimum of 4 hours daytime shift between the hours of 7 am-10 pm

$200 for a Postpartum Planning session that includes:

  • A 3-hour home visit where we discuss all of your questions/thoughts/concerns about birth & postpartum, and chat about specific needs that you anticipate.

  • Helping you develop a postpartum and emotional care plan for the first weeks & months after you bring your baby home. If you have or anticipate having an infant in the NICU, we will start early to put in place resources and support for you for when baby is discharged to home.

  • A PDF and a hard copy of the postpartum plan will be sent to you after the visit.

🌈 If cost is a barrier, please reach out, and we can discuss a sliding scale, payment plans, or other options.

🌈 I am unable to accept insurance; however, please reach out to me anytime for support in accessing low-cost or free resources during your pregnancy and postpartum.

💞 Si el costo es un obstáculo para usted, contáctenos y podemos hablar sobre posibles planes o escalas de pago. También puede solicitar apoyo para acceder a recursos gratuitos o de bajo costo durante su embarazo y posparto.

Testimonials

  • Laura was truly a lifesaver after our baby was born. Baby girl was very small when she was born, so the combination of concern about baby's weight/size, breastfeeding troubles, a lot of family stress, and awful postpartum depression made things really tough. Laura swooped in with incredible calm, knowledge, endless support, and a soothing touch, and things suddenly felt a bit more manageable.

    When Laura arrived, she would somehow see the big picture of "what does this house/family need right now?" and also zoom in on me and baby to make sure we were safe and comfy. The days when Laura was in our home meant I could take a shower, take a nap, have a solid meal--all while trusting that our baby was in excellent hands. Her depth of knowledge about pregnancy, newborns, feeding, safety, and overall health is incredible--and she has so many resources to share--but more than anything else, she made us feel incredibly cared for.

    I cannot recommend Laura highly enough to help smooth the transition from giving birth into the wild newborn days. Thanks to her, we felt less stress, less exhaustion, less worry, and so much more comfort. She's an amazing doula!

    -Eva

  • We will never forget our time with Laura. She’s compassionate, calm, knowledgeable, and a joy to be around. She guided us without judgment and boosted our confidence during this huge transition for our family. We can’t thank her enough. 

    -Tara H