Choosing Lauren as our doula was the best decision my partner and I made for the birth of our first child. Looking back on the entire experience, we cannot imagine going through it without her. Lauren is an incredibly knowledgeable doula who is truly passionate about what she does. We had a birth plan that ultimately needed a lot of flexibility due to AMA, and it was Lauren's calm demeanor and guidance that were paramount to seeing us through many of the tough moments of childbirth. Near the beginning of our search for a doula, we took advantage of Lauren's in-home childbirth class. When Lauren left, no sooner had the door closed when my partner and I looked at each other simultaneously and said, "That's our doula!" Lauren is an amazing listener and took great effort to understand our desires for our birth plan. She is flexible in her approach and made us aware of all options and potential outcomes. She also took the time to get to know us both personally. When the big day was upon us, it felt like a friend was there to help guide us and welcome our daughter into the world. Our daughter's birth was a long experience; 3 days in total, with 24 hours of active labor. Lauren had the stamina, intuition and knowledge to help us navigate through some very rocky areas. Even while I slept, she remained close to me in case I needed anything. I felt protected and safe. She provided invaluable suggestions throughout the labor and her energy level never wavered. I know we would not have had such a positive experience without her. Even the hospital nurses remarked to me how much they loved working with her. She was our guide, advocate, and unwavering rock. Having her by our side through the most amazing experience of our lives was truly a blessing and we could not have imagined a better person to go through it with. Lauren is truly a gift to the doula profession.