About Laura
Laura is a postpartum doula with a lifelong passion for caretaking, maternal and mental health, and early childhood development. Her love for supporting growing families began early — earning her first certification as a Red Cross babysitter at just 11 years old at Girl Scout Camp. Since then, she has worked with children and families in many roles, including camp counselor and leadership team member at nearby Camp Champions, a nanny for many families, au pair in Italy, and preschool teacher at Austin’s Yoga Peace School.
Laura’s doula work is deeply rooted in education, empowerment, and nurturing care. In addition to her postpartum doula training and continuing education,, she has experience in prenatal and postnatal yoga, infant massage instruction, and kids’ yoga — including family, baby, and “parent & me” classes. She is also a certified CPR and First Aid instructor and is especially passionate about equipping new and expecting parents with the skills and confidence to keep their little ones safe. Laura believes that when parents feel calm, supported, and well-resourced, the entire family thrives.
As a postpartum doula, Laura’s goal is to “work herself out of a job” — helping families build confidence, trust their instincts, and feel prepared for life beyond the fourth trimester. She is especially passionate about supporting birthing parents as they heal physically, emotionally, and mentally after birth, while also holding space for non-birthing parents, older siblings, grandparents, and even family pets.
A natural nurturer, Laura loves cooking for her clients — whether it’s nourishing postpartum meals, lactation cookies, or freezer-friendly dishes for busy days ahead. She is also expanding her offerings and is currently training to become a certified pediatric sleep consultant.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Laura is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied Sociology and Psychology — a background that continues to inform and enrich her work with growing families.
Outside of her work, Laura loves enjoying the outdoors in Austin — hiking the Greenbelt, walking Town Lake, and swimming at Barton Springs. She’s an avid reader of memoirs, a crafty creative, and a devoted dog mom to her two senior pups. A travel enthusiast, she’s also a proud member of the 50 States Club.
The Postpartum Doula - Do!
Who:
A postpartum doula supports birthing parents, adoptive parents, and parents through surrogacy — along with their families and support systems.
What:
Postpartum doulas provide non-medical support, companionship, and practical help during the early weeks of life with a newborn. This often includes:
• Newborn care guidance
• Sibling adjustment support
• Light household organization
• Meal preparation
• Emotional support & space to process the birth experience
Doulas offer evidence-based information on:
• Infant feeding
• Physical & emotional recovery from birth
• Typical newborn behavior (yes, even poop talk!)
• Resources & referrals to local providers if needed
Postpartum doulas can also help families prepare for life after the baby arrives, creating postpartum plans and realistic expectations for the fourth trimester. Support is available during the day, or overnight to help the whole family get more restful sleep.
When:
Typically, postpartum doulas support families during the first 12 weeks after birth — also known as the fourth trimester. But support can begin even before the baby arrives, helping families prepare, plan, and to establish relationships with doula.
Where:
Postpartum support usually happens in the family’s home, but doulas can also:
• Visit families in the hospital
• Accompany parents to medical appointments
• Help with outings or errands
• Provide support at postpartum groups or other events where extra hands are helpful
Why:
Because parents deserve support. No one is supposed to do this alone! The early days and weeks with a new baby can be joyful, overwhelming, exhausting, and everything in between. A postpartum doula offers unbiased care, evidence-based information, and compassionate support to help families feel empowered, seen, and cared for.
What might a postpartum doula do in a day?
→ Help a birthing parent process their birth story
→ Prepare nourishing meals or snacks
→ Do laundry, dishes, or light tidying
→ Assist with newborn care (bathing, diapering, soothing)
→ Support older siblings or pets adjusting to new routines
→ Offer breastfeeding/chestfeeding guidance or bottle-feeding tips
→ Hold baby so parents can rest or shower
→ Refer families to trusted providers (pelvic floor PT, lactation consultant, mental health support, etc.)
→ Join parents on their first outing with baby
→ Normalize what’s actually normal about postpartum recovery
→ Be a listening ear for partners and other family members
→ Offer tools and tips for family members to better support the birthing parent
→ Recognize early signs of postpartum mood disorders and offer resources