Laurynn Howard

Recently Hired
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Charlotte, North Carolina
5.0
About me

I am so happy you are here! My name is Laurynn. I am a birthkeeper and student midwife serving families in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. I offer antenatal support through various services including birth and postpartum doula, birth planning, lactation support, and placenta encapsulation. I am happily married to my other half, Colin, and have a daughter, Olive, born at Natural Beginnings Birth Center in 2013 as well as a son, Finn, born at home this past September. I believe that birth is a sacred rite of passage to be respected and honored, I encourage and love the inner wild woman in her most vulnerable space, and I believe in the innate ability and intuitive nature of her body and her baby during the whole process. The birth of my daughter and son have opened doors in my soul that I didn’t know existed, and in response, I have developed an extreme passion for helping women and their families feel empowered, safe, and nurtured during birth. Whether you have had previous birth trauma, you want to achieve your first homebirth, or you want to birth in the hospital, my goal is to have you leaving your experience feeling powerful, happy, accomplished, and that you had a voice that was heard and respected by your provider. I want to set you and your partner up with the tools to take charge of — and ENJOY — your birth as well as provide a space in which you feel the most loved and comfortable to welcome your newest blessing to the world. I’m beyond excited to connect with you, hear your story, and find out more about your desires for your birth!

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification (2023)

Credentials
CBD
Specialties
Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Evidence-Based Care Family Planning Freebirth Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Keeping Fit Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Nipple and Breast Pain Pain Management Parenting Support Placenta Encapsulation Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

I am a birth doula and current student midwife. I offer holistic birth doula, sibling doula, postpartum doula, and online birth planning packages as well as placenta encapsulation and a la carte services (pre-natal appointments, belly massage, etc) for a personalized experience.

Packages
The Holistic Birth Doula Package
*payment plans available This package is great for moms going through their first pregnancy or first natural birth. -Consultation -1-4 prenatal visits (1-2hrs) -Unlimited phone, text and email support -24/7 on-call availability beginning at 37wks -Availability to attend your midwifery appointments (to build trust with your birth team and advocate better) -Early labor home-visit (1hour) -Presence and support during labor and birth (massage, breathing your baby out, reducing tearing, guided meditations) -1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support -Amateur photography + birth video -Birth room ambiance (himalayan salt lamp, essential oil diffuser, blood orange mist, arnica massage oil) -Gift basket with my favorite postpartum goodies -1-2 postpartum visits (2-3hrs) As your birth doula, my top priority is to support you and your choices for your desired birth. I offer a variety of birth support throughout pregnancy and postpartum including holistic treatment options to combat common complications, information and hands-on demonstrations of different pain relief techniques, troubleshooting lactation complications, and so much more. I will be dedicated to the care of not only you, but your partner as well as you traverse this uncharted territory together during labor.
$1,875.00
USD Flat rate
Holistic Sibling Doula
Share your birth experience with your children ​ I am an experienced CPR & First Aid certified nanny with 8+ years under my belt helping children of all ages and developmental stages. My desire with this role is to give the mother time to relax and fall into her birthing rhythm while having an extra set of hands to care for her children during her birth. -Pre-birth visit to meet your children and learn about your birth preferences -Doula attendance to your midwifery appointments to build trust with your birth team and family -Childcare during birth -Postpartum visit to debrief birth -CPR and first aid certified
$750.00
USD Flat rate
Holistic Postpartum Doula
Please reach out with a message explaining your families needs. I would love to chat more and see if we make a good fit!
$30.00
USD Per hour
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
6
5.0

I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for having Laurynn by my side throughout my birth experience. From the moment we first met, her warmth, kindness, and deep care for both me and my family were evident. She wasn’t just a doula; she became an integral part of our journey, providing support, education, and love every step of the way. Laurynn advocated for me when I needed it most, ensuring that my voice was heard, and I felt empowered to make the best decisions for myself and my baby. Her presence was not only a source of strength for me but also for my husband, who benefited greatly from her guidance and reassurance. With Laurynn’s help, I was able to achieve the unmedicated birth I had always hoped for, and it was truly a beautiful and empowering experience. I couldn’t have done it without her. She is more than just a doula; she is a gift, and we are forever thankful for her unwavering dedication and love

- Brittany C.

5.0

Laurynn was the best doula I could have asked for! She listened to everything I wanted and educated me on so many things I didn't know about. She would always check up on me while I was pregnant and always offered to come to my appointments if I needed her. She would give me so many resources to read over so I could be educated on anything I had questions on. When it came to giving birth she was absolutely AMAZING!! She stayed with me the whole time and helped me breath through my contractions. She made sure that I was getting everything I wanted and didn't let the doctors tell me what I wanted. She captured the most beautiful photos of everything so I could have all the memories of my birth. My boyfriend always tells me we couldn't have done it without her. Even 4 months later she still checks up on me and we created a friendship through this all. She still answers questions I have and always invites me to mommy meet ups so I can meet and talk to other women. My whole experience was so beautiful because of her and I will use her again if I ever get pregnant again.

- Lauren L.

5.0

Laurynn is the absolute best!!! I initially met Laurynn through her placenta encapsulation services, which she performed so respectfully and lovingly. She made the process so easy by picking up the placenta from the hospital and then dropping off the vitamins at my home the day I was discharged. I felt wonderful during those first few weeks postpartum and I believe that the vitamins helped so much in my recovery process! When my son was a few weeks old I ended up reaching out to Laurynn for daytime doula services. She came and watched my baby and helped out around the house so that I could take time to rest and recenter. Since then, she has been a source of comfort and knowledge as I have navigated my "fourth trimester" and beyond. I am so grateful to have found someone who I can trust throughout my motherhood journey and I cannot wait to use her services for future pregnancies/babies!!

- Kiley P.

5.0

Laurynn is the best! We had many helpful classes and sessions leading up to and after delivery. She also remained accessible for questions. Laurynn was a big advocate for me in the delivery room, ensuring what we had on the birth plan went how I wanted. She was a huge support for the begging in stages and active labor all the way through delivery. She is a very comforting human and makes you feel at ease in the delivery room. I will always hire her for future deliveries.

- Caitlyn C.

5.0

My experience with Laurynn Howard as a doula was amazing! She's very versatile and will help elevate and make any experience you choose to take perfect. She's open and non judgmental towards how you want your birth experience to be natural, medicated, home birth, hospital, etc. She will be there for you and help you through it all even after the birth! She’s very worth it for her pricing. She's very dedicated and enjoys helping people bring precious babies into the world. Absolutely love and recommend her as a doula for any mommy to be she's amazing!

- savannah g.

5.0

Gosh what to even say about Laurynn…. She is truly a God send. She is everything and more you could ever ask for in a doula and FRIEND. Not only is she meant for this work but she becomes that friend you have prayed for your whole life. She will always be there when you need her. She is so passionate for this work and was truly born to support and educate in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The birth community became a better place when Laurynn joined! You need her for your journey to parenthood!

- Kendall F.

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