My name is Lauren Mackenzie and I am a Full-Spectrum Doula and Birth-Worker, certified through Fanshawe College. I offer emotional, informational, and physical support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I provide client centred, unbiased & non-judgmental, trauma-informed support. I am passionate about empowering my clients to have the labour and birth experience they desire, by providing education, informed choice, and continuous support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period!

As your Birth Doula, I will be available via phone, text or email as questions/concerns arise. I offer 1-2 in-person prenatal visits where we will discuss your birth preferences (birth plan) including coping techniques, pain management, how you and your partner foresee working together, and how I can support you as your doula. We will also look ahead to postpartum to discuss your needs after the baby comes. During your labour and birth, I will be there to provide emotional, physical, and informational support. Once baby is born I will be there to help to initiate feeding and facilitate skin to skin, if desired. I will remain with you until you are comfortable and your family is ready for some quiet time! I will also provide one in-home postpartum visit within one week of the birth to see how you and baby are doing, talk about your birth, and answer any questions you may have. The second postpartum session (approximately 3 hours) will consist more of hands-on support to you as a new parent.