The Labor Lounge LLC

09/13/2026

07/31/2026

While doulas can seem expensive and require a financial investment, when we market ourselves as a luxury, we overlook our immense benefit. Sure, it sounds luxurious to have extra support. However, given how important birth is and the climate of modern maternity care, doulas are invaluable.

As doulas, we provide invaluable:

Emotional support
Physical Support
Education
Support in informed decision making.
Evidence-based support
Prenatal and postpartum support
Practical support
And more! Research shows that continuous labor support, like that of a professional doula, reduces the risk of c-section and other interventions. Continuous labor support increases the likelihood of a positive birth experience as well.

We cannot promise specific birth scenarios and outcomes. However, we can promise continuous, empowering support to help clients feel cared for regardless of how birth unfolds.

Read the full article here: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2024/03/are-doulas-worth-the-cost-what-new-doulas-need-to-know/

06/14/2026

✨ Full-circle moment ✨

Today, I had the honor of participating in a Maternal Health Retreat at Englewood Hospital along with two amazing doula colleagues and .path.birthwork . It was especially meaningful to reconnect with former coworkers and return to the place where my journey as a health educator, birth doula, and mother first began.

Being able to do this work with such compassionate, dedicated women reminds me that birth work is never meant to be done alone. Together, we help make support, education, and advocacy more accessible for women and families in our community.

I am truly grateful for the relationships, opportunities, and sisterhood I’ve found along this path. Thank you for walking this journey with me. 💜

05/29/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

02/05/2026

Knowledge is POWER! This in-person childbirth education class will give you the information and confidence you need for your upcoming birth. Classes are led by a certified childbirth educator and experienced birth doula.

*Covered by some health insurances and HSA/FSA funds.

To register: https://thelaborlounge.org/in-person-childbirth-education-2/

It is recommended that you register at the end of your 2nd trimester or early third trimester.