Lauren Andre
Hello, I am Lauren your Doula and owner of Joyful Serenity Doula Services, located in Pierce County, Washington state close to Joint Base Lewis McChord. I wanted to take the moment to introduce myself. I have always worked in the healthcare field as a Patient Experience Manager in a hospital setting my job was to ensure that all patients had what they needed to feel safe and in control during their stay in one of the most stressful times.
One unit that always grabbed my attention was the Labor and Delivery units. These units were always filled with high emotions and ones that needed the most attention. It was here that you didn’t have just one patient but you had the entire family as the patient. I always enjoyed my time there and felt like I was needed.
I ended up leaving my career to support my husband in his military career. I have always loved helping others and always missed that feeling of being needed and making a difference in someone’s life. I saw the need for support living in this new life from first time young moms, to your most seasoned. It wasn’t till after I helped someone with their false birth that I knew I wanted to do this. I had found my calling.
Thank you for trusting me in your journey and I look forward in helping you with yours.
~Lauren
Benefits
Physical Health
Pregnancies that include a Doula in the birthing team have fewer C-sections, show less use of epidurals and, on average, less time spent in painful laboring.
Emotional Health
Your mental heath relies heavily on stress being at a tolerable level. During pregnancy, you have a lot on your plate already. A Doula can help sift through all of the conflicting pregnancy advice, take an active role in your birth plan, and help you prepare your home and mind to bring an infant into your life.
Birthing Process
A Doula has the ability to provide comfort with non-medicinal methods such as techniques for breathing and relaxation, massaging, and alternate laboring positions. Your Doula can also be your advocate, encouraging you fulfill any particular desires you may have for your pregnancy and birthing process.