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Loving and Laboring

“Prior to meeting you, I felt like my pregnancy was only being supported by myself and a few close friends. Upon listening to your first message in response to questions regarding your services, I let out the biggest sigh of relief! My roommate saw the weight lift off of me. You then quickly, and unknowingly, convinced Eric of many wonderful practices in about twenty minutes. I’m so grateful for your presence and your involvement in such an important time in our lives. With your knowledge, confidence and wisdom, we were able to become engaged with the beautiful process without fear or doubt and were also able to convey our feelings and desires to those around us. You are a lovely individual with infinite grace and overflowing with love. We are lucky to have found you and are now lucky to know you! Thank you for being exactly what we needed, every step of the way. Your truly, Kristi, Eric and Francis.
- Boulder, CO
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“Lauren was an invaluable presence, for both me and for my husband, at the birth of our first child. She is the absolutely perfect blend of calm, expert midwife and loving, nurturing doula.  We were both so comfortable with her being there throughout the labor and birth process, and so confident in her experience and abilities. Lauren is patient, unobtrusive and unassuming, yet she clearly speaks what she knows (which is a lot!) when her guidance is needed.  My husband most appreciated that she was so calm under pressure, and I most appreciated that she seemed to intuitively know when I needed her soothing, encouraging words or my back rubbed.  In short, we can’t say enough wonderful things about Lauren and we are eternally grateful for her role in our daughter’s birth — we could not recommend her more highly.”
-  Megan Pincus Kajitani, Freelance Writer and Author of http://havingenough.wordpress.com, Carlsbad, CA

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“To this day, the ONLY person I remember with me during my birthing was Lauren (may my husband forgive me). Her presence was like a warmth, a security. Even though I alone brought my baby boy into this world I found strength in knowing that Lauren was with me. She not only helped me during my birth, but she helped visualize my desires and needs BEFORE my birth. I still have friends that are amazed that I had a natural birth. I have even more friends who are amazed that I LOVED giving birth, and I mourn the fact that I will not be giving birth again. I have never experienced such a deep and gratifying moment as when my son came into this earth. Lauren’s presence inspired me to help others during their birth, and I have since been blessed to be with friends to support them during their births as well..” – Nicole Bennett, Veterinarian, San Diego, CA

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“Lauren’s quiet, yet strong presence and direction were just what I needed during the birth of my first child. Her coaching and teamwork with me, my husband and my sister helped to make the birth of our daughter a very powerful and empowering experience for me. Her knowledge of salves, homeopathics, herbs, aromatherapy and the many twists and turns of the birthing process were also invaluable.” – Lynn, San Diego, CA
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“Quiero agradecerte profundamente haber estado en el nacimiento de Simón, y haber ayudado a destrabarlo. Tu presencia fue hermosa, calida y sutil. Gracias!! Es el dia de hoy que recuerdo ese momento como algo increible!! E inexplicable, no hay palabras para describirlo. En ese momento sentí la perfección del universo, las cosas en su justa medida y en su tiempo preciso. Y vos tenias que estar ahi, asi como por “casualidad” tenias que estar junto a las hermosas Marina y Sonia, y que juntas las tres lograron que salga todo bien. Estoy muy agradecida con ustedes, bellas mujeres!!” – Maria Jose Gomez Ferreiro, Artist, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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“The birth of my second child started with a wish for a VBAC. Attempting this at home demanded that I of course find the right midwife. I really liked the women I chose to work with. Lauren Schowe had cared for me during my pregnancy and was the one there for my HBAC. I really liked her and felt completely safe with her. She was professional, down to earth, caring and competent. Most of all, she was calming, which is what I needed. It was fun to have her attend my daughter’s first birthday too! - Jill Gallagher, Orange County, California