Meet Lauren
Meet Lauren
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Hi I'm Lauren! Certified Birth Doula with extended VBAC training and owner of Birth With Bravery LLC.
I am a wife and mother. Throughout this journey of being a mom I have felt that parents in this world just need more support. Plain and simple. I feel I am created to be one of those people.
When it comes to birth - there can be so many unknowns, and I hope to be able to provide a center of peace for you and your partner in this time.
My goal is to equip all parents with feelings of confidence and bravery as they head into their labor and birth as well as during.
I received my training and certification through DONA International, VBAC education through TheVbacLink and continue to educate myself to best serve the families in the greater Grand Rapids-Holland area.
- Lauren Sall, CD(DONA) CVD(TVL)
What Does A Doula Do?
Support
Support
A Doula is here to support you in whatever capacity you need.
Helping you labor at home longer.
Helping you labor without fear, less pain, and with bravery
Suggesting a change of position or counter pressure exactly where you need it
Bringing cold or warm towels for you and pulling your hair out of your face.
Bringing you water to sip, and holding your hand.
And so much more!
Advocate
Advocate
A Doula is here to help you advocate for YOUR birth.
You are and your parter are the ones writing YOUR birth story.
I'm here to help you achieve your goals, help you advocate for them, and keep everyone on the same page.
I'm here to translate for you to help YOU make an INFORMED decision.
I'm here to help make sure YOUR voice is heard and understood.
Help you make sure you have ALL your questions ASKED and ANSWERED.
To help you feel fully aware, and fully in control.
Encourage
Encourage
It's hard to watch someone you love go through something so strong.
A Doula is here to help your partner feel confident in your strength.
As a Doula I work WITH your partner.
As a TEAM we help you move through labor and birth.
A Doula encourages you with affirmations, coaching breathing, and reminding you of your strength.
And so much more!
More Statistics On Doulas From Evidence Based Birth*
"25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*
8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief.
Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average.
38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score.
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff."
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