About Us
Lauren Grace CD(DONA), Doula & Birth Assistant
I was born and raised in El Dorado Hills, Ca. I am a wife and a Mama to a 4-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl. My son’s birth fueled my desire to become a Doula and Birth Assistant. After having an extremely complicated pregnancy, I knew that working with babies and their Mamas (Dadas and partners, too) was exactly what I wanted to do. Working with babies and children is something I have wanted to explore since an incredibly young age. I graduated from college focused on dental care and an emphasis on pediatrics. Naturally, I have always been a caretaker of others, with a strong passion for ensuring a safe and supportive place for all families to lean on.
I am a DONA International trained and certified Birth Doula with additional education in breastfeeding and childbirth. I am a Certified Birth Assistant from the Northwest Birth Assistant Training Program. I work very closely with a fantastic Midwife, Rebekah, with Crown Midwifery. As your Doula and Birth Assistant, I will be your biggest cheerleader and support system. My role is to provide any non-medical comfort measures, support, and assistance to the midwife. This support may take the form of physical comfort measures such as helping you breathe through each contraction, gentle, soothing massage, counter pressure, assisting with water therapy, handholding, positional support, and recommendations that may help you through each stage of labor.
I chose to become a Doula and Birth Assistant for the sole purpose of being able to support other mothers in the beautiful process of bringing a child into this world. Through it all, I will be there for you. I will care for you and be a continuous source of comfort. Nothing is more important than knowing you are loved and supported. I have undoubtedly found my passion by experiencing your birth journey through my own eyes in the most authentic and rawest moments in your life. .
Blake Romney, Doula & Birth Photographer
I am a Sacramento native, and have worked with children my whole life. I am a professional Birth Photographer and certified Birth Doula through DONA international, as well as a certified mindfulness guide. I will help you feel calm and be that consistent emotional support you want during your birth, before during and after. I find the beauty in witnessing babies come earth side, and look forward to helping be an advocate for you and your birth.