Testimonials
“Choosing Lauren as my midwife was the absolute best decision I made regarding the birth of my son. I had originally planned on giving birth at a birthing center, but when those plans fell through, I was able to continue my prenatal care with Lauren outside of the hospital environment and she made me feel comfortable and confident in the decision to have a home birth. Without her, I may not have made the decision that led to one of the most empowering and incredible days of my life. Lauren is one of those rare humans that really, and I mean REALLY cares. Our prenatal visits were always something I looked forward to because she made me feel so taken care of and heard. Lauren always made me feel 100% safe and comfortable and she made me believe in myself through a long labor process and difficult delivery (my baby had a nuchal hand) and Lauren exuded confidence, expertise, and warmth every step of the way. I get emotional thinking about how much this incredible midwife meant to me and my husband to bring our first baby into the world safely and naturally. My postpartum care with Lauren was so thorough and she was always making sure I had all of my questions answered and sent me resources and suggestions for any concerns I had. A huge plus is her attention to mental health and was always checking with me and my husband in that regard. I almost can’t wait to be pregnant again so we can experience her amazing-ness!”
— Angela
“The second I found out that I was pregnant I knew I wanted to have a homebirth with a midwife. I asked my chiropractor who she would use and she gave me Lauren’s number.
I was mentally prepared to interview multiple midwives but after meeting Lauren I knew in the first ten minutes that she was who I wanted to be a part of the most important day of our lives.
To know her is to love her. Over the course of 9 months she was attentive, knowledgeable, and confident. When the time came to give birth to our daughter I felt so safe and at peace having Lauren there. So much so that when we realized our baby was breech after a few hours of labor, I trusted Lauren with everything in me to continue birth at home.
We had a beautiful breech homebirth that has changed me forever and I can't imagine not having Lauren there with us. If you’re looking for a midwife who supports medical freedom and honors womanhood - look no further.”
— Mel
“It was a true blessing to have Lauren by my side throughout my pregnancy and birthing journey. While working with Lauren, it became incredibly clear to me that being a midwife is really her highest calling. Throughout my pregnancy, during labor and postpartum she always greeted me with compassion and patience all while bestowing her wisdom and knowledge so that I could have the healthiest experience of pregnancy and birth. During my delivery, she displayed an incredible grounded confidence and reassurance that helped me deliver my son safely and peacefully in the comfort of my own home (as peaceful as birth can be, that is!) Lauren is so uniquely qualified for what she does. While I knew I wanted to have a home birth, my husband naturally was concerned about potential complications. What was reassuring for him was that not only does Lauren hold a Masters of Science in Nursing, something that not all midwives possess, she received both of her Nursing degrees from Johns Hopkins University and George Washington University. But don't let that fool you, as a midwife she is also well versed in herbalism, nutrition, supplements, movement and more. Currently, she also holds a post master's certificate as a psych Nurse Practitioner. This is why Lauren is so unique in her field and what gave us the confidence to choose her as my midwife. She can navigate tradition, convention and is truly holistic as she took into account my mental and emotional health throughout my entire experience. She is truly the whole package and will always put you first. Aside from Lauren's impeccable credentials and expertise she is just fun to be around, like a friend you've always known. She has a great sense of humor, a calming presence and when she is with you all eyes are on you. She always gives you the gift of her time. Side bonus, she does not neglect your partner and how important they are in this process. She made my husband feel involved at every visit and even inquired about his mental and emotional wellbeing each time. I have recommended Lauren to every pregnant mother I know and will continue to do so. I cannot imagine anyone else by my side during this very vulnerable phase of life.”
— Jami
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“Lauren is a thoughtful, compassionate and highly qualified midwife. She established rapport immediately, offering friendly medical advice in preparation for our home birth. She made my wife extremely comfortable and relaxed during the prenatal period. For the birth, Lauren made us feel very well cared for, safe and in good hands despite a long challenging birth. Postpartum, she’s gone out of her way to check on mom and baby with a warm, caring demeanor. Lauren’s impressive professional experience coupled with our first hand positive experience working with her makes it easy to recommend her to anyone considering a home birth. She is a great example of what a great health care practitioner should be - patient centered.”
— Rob
“I can’t say enough positive things about Lauren. I met her when I was pregnant with my first daughter and at the end of my pregnancy, instantly I felt more supported and more understood than with any of the doctors at my practice. Lauren stayed with me while I pushed for over 4 hours and I could not have asked for a better support system and encouragement throughout. She has a way of making you feel like you can do anything and have an empowering birth the way it’s supposed to be. She is the reason I have decided to have a homebirth for my second. I just want to say thank you to Lauren who made me feel strong and powerful while having my daughter. She is an incredible midwife and I would never hesitate to reach out to her again for my next birth.”
— Caitlin
“Lauren is a rock star midwife! She was supportive and direct throughout the birth of my first child. I do not think without her guidance I would have been able to have the exact birth experience that I had in the birth center, at that time. I am looking forward to her being our midwife at home for our next child one day! I cannot recommend her enough.”
— Hannah
“Lauren is an incredible midwife! I was so thankful I got to work with her for my son’s birth. I felt like she listened to what I wanted throughout the whole experience, advocated for me, tried different methods to move things along, and took great care of me, my husband and my little guy. I felt safe in her hands and trusted her throughout the process. I spent a few days in the hospital, and she came to check on me, took the time to “debrief” my birth, and even two years later, although I have moved out of state, we have kept in touch and she is available to answer questions! I can’t recommend Lauren enough as a midwife! She was absolutely incredible to work with.”
— Whitney