Laura, Metro DC Postpartum Doula

Laura, Postpartum Doula and Bodyworker

Hi my name is Laura. I am a postpartum day doula living in Rockville MD. I specialize in newborn care and supporting the whole family during this transitional time. This includes your fur babies if they need any extra attention, care, or walks. I love animals and especially cats.

I am happy to provide all families with trauma-informed, empathetic, and respectful options for postpartum and infant care. I have a special place in my heart for queer, neurodivergent, and disabled families.

I love to incorporate my background in bodywork into my postpartum doula care by providing gua sha therapy for clients. It is very helpful for neck, shoulder, and back pain that can build up from feeding and holding baby. It’s also amazing for getting out clogged ducts!

I really value creating opportunities for families to feel rested, resourced, and knowledgable during the postpartum time. Please reach out if you are wanting to feel more confident and supported in caring for your newborn and adjusting to your new family structure.

Postpartum Doula Service Area:

Laura supports new families in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park, Takoma Park, McLean, Georgetown, Petworth, Chevy Chase, and Dupont Circle.

Training

  • Full spectrum doula training with BADT (birthing advocacy doula training)
  • Infant CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Pumping and Bottlefeeding for Perinatal Professionals with Jeanette Mesite
  • Doulas Supporting Lactation, Birth and Milk Co
  • Gua sha for neck, shoulder, and back pain
  • Gua sha for clogged ducts
  • Thai herbal compress massage for postpartum people at Woven Body Healing Arts
  • Vaginal Steam Facilitator Certification with Postpartum Speciality

Experience

  • 4 years experience working with newborns
  • Experience working with babies with gas issues, latching issues, and sleeping issues
  • Experience with clogged ducts
  • Worked with multiples
  • Worked with parents with baby born via surrogacy
  • Worked with single moms by choice
  • Worked with premie babies
  • Worked with baby with cleft lip
  • Worked with queer families
  • Worked with polyamorous families

Plus...

  • In school studying ASL
  • Tdap up to date
  • COVID Vaccine 5x