ABOUT ME
Hey there, I'm Laura!
I was born in Albuquerque, NM, raised in Southern California and eventually returned to my roots in the Land of Enchantment. I am the proud mother of two daughters and “gram” of two grandsons who are all the apples of my eye!
I have spent most of my working life in the bookkeeping world but have always been fascinated by pregnancy and birth. I fell in love with birth work when I joined the Birth Companion program at the University of New Mexico Hospital. As a volunteer doula I supported a variety of births, including both medicated and unmedicated. It was then that I understood my purpose and immediately knew this was my calling! The pregnancy journey is truly an intimate experience, one that I find to be an honor and a privilege to share with those who are expecting; especially during the precious moments when they become parents!
When I’m not spending time with my family and friends, I enjoy tending my beautiful rose garden, long walks with my pooch and curling up with a good book!
TRAINING & CREDENTIALS
My training started in 2019 with my volunteer work at University of New Mexico Hospital as a birth companion. Soon after, I began the certification process through ProDoula and by July of 2020 I was certified as a labor doula. Two years later in July of 2022, I furthered my training and earned my certificate in postpartum and infant care. In addition, I also keep my CPR/First Aid certification current.
Mission Statement
Whether this is your first or fifth birth, my passion lies with being there to help you have the best experience possible! As your doula, I will provide judgement free support through education that will help guide you through your pregnancy and empower you to make informed decisions. I will also equip you with all the tools necessary to manage your labor and the birth of your baby, such as relaxation techniques, comfort measures and breathing exercises. My goal is to bring peace and tranquility to your birth space helping you to feel safe and cared for.