Grounded Hearts Birth Doula & Birth Photographer
“Where Family & Photography Fall in Love…”
Doula & Birth Photography
You want to remember this moment forever…
As a Birth Doula & Birth Photographer, I am thrilled to offer you a stunning, heartfelt, & personalized photography experience that celebrates the genuine joy and love that defines your family’s story. My dual expertise as a Doula and Birth Photographer allows me to provide both grounded support and stunning visual memories during your birthing journey. Following eight years of dedicated support to families as a Doula, I embraced my passion for capturing the intimate & raw moments that define your Birth.
You want a Doula & Birth Photographer “all in one”
Having a Birth Doula who is also your Birth photographer means…
1. An unforgettable experience knowing you are fully supported & deeply witnessed
2. Knowing that I will capture your essence & the union between you and your partner/family
3. You know you are about to embark upon the greatest & most heroic journey of your life! You will be using energy reserves & immense PERSONAL POWER you didn’t even know you had access to! As a Birth Doula, I bring all the extra love & support as you transition from maiden to mother.
Continuity of Care
You desire to have a constant loving presence with you throughout your unique pregnancy & birth journey
I love being with you every step of the way so you have at least ONE solid person on your side. Educating you, deeply listening to you, advocating for you, supporting you, nourishing you, and pampering you.
As a Doula, I offer support during those in-between moments
I stay with you so you feel safe, empowered, supported physically, emotionally, and mentally. I help you stay true to your Birth Plan as closely as possible, breathe with you so you stay anchored in your strength, offer massage and double hip squeezes so you can make it through one more wave.
You are looking for the magical “All in One” Doula Photographer combo!
You desire to keep your support team small, solid, and intimate. You desire to have your Doula guide you through parenthood & to capture your entire parenthood journey from start to finish with captivating imagery. View my Lifestyle Photo Gallery HERE.
Creating your Birth Team
You want your partner to show up for you!
As a Doula, I enjoy teaching & encouraging partner participation so everybody feels ready! Your partner/friend/family member will feel equipped to be your biggest advocate and teammate — in and out of the birth room. From labor support to proper postpartum recovery, our goal is to provide you with an abundance of love and comfort so that you feel confident in getting through anything.
You want a SOLID Birth team
I am here to help you both establish each of your roles in the Birth room. I want to empower you so you can be present with each other, your baby, & your body; while I take care of the rest!
Advocacy
Lauren Labarre Photography
You need a Birth Advocate to keepsake your Birth Vision
I want you to fully understand your options for care, benefits/risks of interventions, procedures, and equipment used at all different types of births. Making a decision in the moment can feel shaky & unknown. Whether you are laboring at home, at a birth center, or in a hospital, there will be multiple moments when you have to make choices you didn’t expect to have to make for you & baby. I deeply care about helping you make the best informed decisions every. single. step. of the way.
You want your Doula to take the time to listen to your Birth Story
At the end of our time together, I want to hold your birth story with safe hands and a compassionate heart. I want to be there to listen to anything that comes up and hold space for all the feelings. Sharing your truth is healing. As a Doula, my role and desire is to honor your metamorphosis into parenthood. To support true integration of your birth experience.