https://www.lolathedoula.com/home daily 1.0 2023-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1606683211219-GXBDNDJYWS8UTC7W6M4I/image.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/fe9896b1-01d0-43cb-9cdc-a6acd6652c03/unsplash-image-CO7Ncwg8IxI.jpg Home “My partner and I had the joy of having Lola as our doula for our first birth! I delivered vaginally unmedicated and so much of that was made possible by Lola’s expertise and kind support. Leading up to the birth she thoughtfully walked us through birth and post partum planning, provided resources so we could make informed decisions ahead of time, and even came for a home visit! My husband and I often remarked that we felt we could not fail, because of how thoroughly Lola supported and empowered us. During labor, she was critical in my coping, as she provided consistent counter pressure and met whatever need came up. Her presence gave my husband peace of mind, so he could support me and stay present throughout the process. Even after the birth, Lola provided breastfeeding support and regular check-ins! We really could not fail with her in our corner. Lola is incredible at what she does, and brings such warmth and confidence to her work - I have truly felt like she is part of our family, and I can’t imagine giving birth without her”. By M. J. and Baby E. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/192408c8-d203-468e-b096-3e8b3c5a2075/unsplash-image-UMeD_BW1XvA.jpg Home “Let me start by saying if you’re expecting a child and considering a doula, don’t even hesitate and go ahead and reach out to Lola for postpartum support! We got so lucky to welcome her into our life and home at such a beautiful yet difficult moment for our new family. Lola was our night doula and it was so comforting knowing our 2 week old was in such loving, capable hands. Being able to sleep soundly those nights helped me more than I can even articulate. What I most appreciated about Lola was her unique blend of professionalism and warmth. She is organized, punctual and has a kick-ass business style, yet she’s flexible, so fun and easy to work with and has an enormous heart! Sometimes I wouldn't even go to bed right away because I really just wanted to hang and chat with her. From the extra special gifts she left for our family to all the comforting texts to the wonderful Brazilian music group she recommended for J’s play time, I was just overjoyed with how supported we felt. I had an unexpected early delivery and Lola came to my rescue before her first shift to drop off a Spectra pump I could use while waiting for my insurance one to arrive. On so many levels, she is the epitome of the doula philosophy - care for the whole family, the birthing parent, the newborn and everybody’s wellbeing. My partner and I would look forward to every single night Lola was scheduled and we would have kept her on for many more months (nights and days!) if we could.” by N.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/cc60249e-fce6-45fc-9cba-f98da36eb3d5/unsplash-image-Za03n9MIt4s.jpg Home “My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Lola for the birth of our first child. My sister had worked with Lola a year prior for the unmedicated birth of her son--she credits Lola with helping her get through labor without an epidural which was enough of an endorsement for me. Lola was amazing and steadfast throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods and I highly recommend her for your birthing support needs! She listens without judgement, offers feedback and tips when appropriate and helpful, and advocates for you and your family both in and out of the delivery room. Tangible contributions: -Prenatal home visit: Lola came and observed our baby logistics setup (nursery, sleeping, changing, feeding etc.); she offered some helpful advice about how to better arrange clothes in the nursery and having a feeding backup plan in case breastfeeding didn't work out -Natural induction movements and acupressure points: Lola shared a handful of movements to do both solo and with my husband to make space for the baby and naturally induce labor which included acupressure points that I swear helped my baby come two days before her due date -TENS Unit: she let us try out the TENS Unit weeks before we had our baby so we could get comfortable with it; this was INSTRUMENTAL during contractions -Postpartum home visit: she gave some great breastfeeding and bottle feeding tips and provided closure on the whole experience Intangible contributions: -Helping my husband and I feel empowered in the delivery room -Endless moral support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum THANK YOU LOLA!” By K. M. and Baby R. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1639260348938-516A71UD5VXA9IV8Q2WQ/unsplash-image-sGOwVRFpAvw.jpg Home “One of the best decisions we made early in my pregnancy was to work with a postpartum doula. New parenthood is filled with enough challenges and transitions on its own. The reality of this pandemic and its limitations added a whole new layer of caution and potential isolation. I’m so thankful Lola chose to be on our team. I’d had an early induction followed by a 19 hr labor that ended in an emergency c-section. My husband and I were so exhausted and drained, to say the least. Lola moved things around in her schedule and met us at home within hours of our being discharged from the hospital. And she showed up for us constantly from that moment - in the way of showing us the ropes of all things bathing, breast pump, baby hygiene, changing diapers, carefully organizing baby’s changing station, dresser, and clothes. Patiently sharing helpful tips/recommendations on everything from swaddling to tummy time; from bottle nipples to baby-safe products, toys, etc. This and so much more. My breastfeeding journey, in particular, was taxing and she was consistently helpful, encouraging, nonjudgmental while my husband, baby, and I found our way. I think my favorite thing about Lola is simply how safe she made my little one feel. Due to covid, my sweet and affectionate baby has not been held or loved by anyone, really. I’m so grateful for the safe love and warmth she’s been shown by Lola these past three months. To work with Lola is to support an entrepreneur and small business owner. Professionalism and genuine care. Advocacy and support. To work with her is also to invest in you, your little one, your support system (partner, family, etc), and the very sensitive and crucial postpartum period of the fourth trimester. This season will always hold a special place in my heart and Lola is such a big part of that”. By B. I. and Baby M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/7aa2bd29-2ae7-4996-9b08-93696e08d743/unsplash-image-8ggcekgy358.jpg Home “Our family is so lucky to have had Lola by our side during pregnancy, birth and beyond!… My husband and I felt so supported by Lola during every step of the way – it’s so hard to imagine what will happen in the birthing suite as a first time mom, but she was extremely helpful in preparing us for all situations. Education is one of the biggest gifts she gave us, which helped us feel prepared and confident going into this new and tremendous situation. Lola is a rockstar. When I started contractions at 2am she was there for me, even while I let my husband sleep! We worked together (along with my calls to the hospital) to find out the best time for me to go in. I was very overwhelmed with the pain and even though my plan was the labor naturally Lola was there, understanding and wholeheartedly supportive when things needed to change. I didn’t feel judged but instead felt celebrated for listening to my body and honoring my needs. I am so thankful we had someone like Lola who is ready to pivot and follow the birthing person’s need at a moment’s notice. Every step of the way Lola was calm, encouraging, and I keep using this word but it’s the most important: *supportive*. Anything that I needed, as a nervous person in labor for the first time, Lola provided. She was (and still is!) my cheerleader and source of wisdom when I’m unsure. I was so thankful to have her arm’s length away during my birth and am still so incredibly thankful to have her just a text away during postpartum. If you are reading this review I hope you reach out to Lola so you can experience her excitement and joy around birth and babies. It is infectious and such a beautiful thing! Thank you, from all three of us, Lola!” by L. J. and Baby A. https://www.lolathedoula.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2019-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c64af63aadd3422c91591e9/1550211411742-ISHFHHRGMBU2DV0EWMI0/image-asset.jpeg Home - Transient https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1575152041188-SBL7YHR6LTUSLIOPCBTD/thumbnail_IMG_3866.jpg Home - news Sao Paulo, Brazil. I had my daughter in 1987 and never thought of getting pregnant again… https://www.lolathedoula.com/services daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1575155235353-81WNSLW2ZE9TDQ261SBM/image.jpg Birth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1617244911049-8YYUEY0EM5YN5W13QVZX/165611317_450974022786562_7336277477876986422_n.jpg Birth Spinning Babies Workshop - birthing person model: Lana Stewart https://www.lolathedoula.com/about daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1575155366178-RTAFYPZ9MMAQJ21Z573L/image.jpg About Lola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/147b3cbc-f174-44c2-aa0e-196d98ba2bfa/unnamed.jpg About Lola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1592860091863-3HOIDY9Z1LUBJIZNW34O/thumbnail_IMG_4372.jpg About Lola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1592860238560-IK3QU70UEGEWG1KPP3UC/thumbnail_IMG_4373.jpg About Lola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1592860260297-JJPZSTGX9PIDZMFIDXB6/thumbnail_IMG_3868.jpg About Lola https://www.lolathedoula.com/postpartum daily 0.75 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1641692957831-AO92QRF6W6Y12CX6LXA6/unsplash-image-kd3qRzgEl70.jpg Overnight Postpartum https://www.lolathedoula.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1606686150289-TTFICZZ5S8A5UD8TUWVX/image-asset.jpeg Contact https://www.lolathedoula.com/birthreviews daily 0.75 2023-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/edfe0783-9aeb-4e31-b3d6-ddf1b8da57ed/unsplash-image-hOiDpAZ8Pok.jpg Birth Reviews “Lola is simply the best. From the moment I sent an email to inquire about her services to the postpartum visit, Lola has been with us every step of the way. My partner and I knew from the moment we had our first virtual meeting, that we wanted to have her as our doula. She was knowledgable, easy to connect with, kind, and had a great sense of humor. To top it all off, it was important for us to find a BIPOC doula, as we identify as such. Hiring Lola as our doula was the best decision we could have made during our pregnancy. As soon as she was a part of our team, a weight was lifted off our shoulders and we knew we were in good hands. During the in-person prenatal visit, Lola provided great insight on our nursery setup, demonstrated Spinning baby techniques, and overall shared many useful resources. During our postpartum visit, Lola answered questions about pumping, feeding, diaper changes, baby-wearing and what to expect in the days/weeks to come.Lola came to the hospital on my delivery date with an arsenal of coping tools. She had LEDs tea candles to make my bath more relaxing. She had a comb to deflect some of the contraction pain. She acted as our mediator between the L&D nurses and my partner and I. She helped my partner throughout this 20+ hour labor to give him some breaks, and stayed with us the entire time. When it was time to push, she was by my side guiding me and trusting me to know what to do at each contraction. She was even able to capture some photos of this unforgettable moment.We are so glad and grateful to have had Lola throughout this pregnancy. We highly recommend hiring Lola. She knows what she is doing and is there to empower families like us. She allowed us to have the birth experience we wanted. We will see her when time comes for baby #2!” by S. J. and baby K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683360217538-81B7ABTXXG816ZVC56J0/unsplash-image-xlY3ayphpIc.jpg Birth Reviews “Lola was crucial to our birth story. She was kind, helpful, and enabled us to make tough in-the-moment decisions that empowered me. Since I got pregnant for the first time and delivered during the pandemic, Lola was flexible with her prenatal consults and spent as much time with us as needed to help answer all of our questions and set me up for a successful birth. I have hypertension, and thus was induced - Lola was knowledgeable about the process, available to show up at the hospital at exactly the right time, and guided me through positions that eased contractions. She guided me to write a birth plan that informed hospital staff about my hopes for labor and put me at ease about making the right choice for my body when it came time to decide on whether or not I would have an epidural. She stayed with us throughout the whole labor and helped relieve my husband when he needed a short nap. When it came time to push, Lola advised me on a better position that helped me to not have any tearing and coached me through how to push. During our postpartum visits, Lola helped me with breastfeeding tips and debriefed our birth story, which we found helpful since there were some complications immediately after our son was born. Overall, I cannot recommend Lola more and would be quick to hire her again. She is warm, loving, and embraces birth empowerment as she welcomes us and we welcome her to be part of our new family. Truly, I could not have done it without her. 10/10” by A.L. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683352639673-JVDP8MY42VAQNBW8Z6UC/unsplash-image-tCbTGNwrFNM.jpg Birth Reviews “Lola was an integral partner in my birthing experience. From our first meeting she asked thoughtful questions and guided my husband and I through this transition in our lives with patience and knowledge. Everything from our birth plan, to breastfeeding and product recommendations - she shared wisdom that made our journey into parenthood a thousand times better than it would have been otherwise. I will never forget her calm presence during labor - just what I needed to offset my nerves and the intensity of the situation. The things that really set Lola apart are 1. Attention to detail - she thought to make sure the receiving blanket from labor was kept for our dogs to smell before being introduced to baby E. 2. Practical care - Lola knew that the hospital kitchen would close soon after my son was born, so made sure to put in a dinner order for me right away (even spoon feeding me while I was being stitched up!). and 3. Sense of humor - which is really important for me in stressful situations. Lola is good company and a joy to have by your side in what can be strange and new situations. "Thank you" doesn't even begin to cover it, but it's a good start. Lola is wonderful at what she does, and working with her as my doula was the best choice I could have made to prepare for my first birth.” by K. N. and Baby E. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/129caa7a-0ec3-42e8-91df-4072a3ce6cfe/unsplash-image--W1-1nSZJw8.jpg Birth Reviews “My husband and I were fortunate to have Lola as our doula for the birth of our second daughter, where I had a successful VBAC. We loved Lola's energy from the start. We had scheduled intros with two other lovely doulas, but came back to Lola because she made us feel so confident in her knowledge & education, and her commitment to fully supporting us. She even provided detailed back-up doula info to make sure I was comfortable when she had to be out of town for a few days (even though it was well before 38 weeks). Lola provided a wealth of information at each of our meetings with her - so valuable for first time parents and also a much-needed refresher for us having our second baby. One thing I loved was how she showed us how to use the TENS unit and left it with us so that we could make use of it during early labor, which we did. Lola made sure we were ready for postpartum too (breastfeeding, etc.), which I was grateful for because I had been so focused on labor & delivery. Labor started slowly, and Lola checked in frequently to see how things were progressing and provide guidance (when she tells you to try to rest, REST :)). When things eventually picked up, Lola met us at the hospital at 2:30am and brought her calm, measured energy to the room. Sometimes people are concerned that a doula may take the place of their partner, but Lola not only supported me and my partner, she also left space for my partner to support me through labor & delivery. Lola helped us get breastfeeding off to a great start, too. Thank you, Lola!” By A. M. and Baby R. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/bdee8f9e-ac65-4237-8cf3-0a892242afd2/unsplash-image-V3huxxhsztI.jpg Birth Reviews “Even before getting pregnant, I followed Lola on social media and I always admired her work. Before I even met my obstetrician, I got in touch with Lola so we could get to know each other, and it was love at first sight. From informal conversations to the birth plan, everything was available and willing to listen to me, always with a lot of patience and, especially, with a lot of information. On the day of delivery, Lola assisted me promptly, even though it was early in the morning, she arrived at the hospital minutes after me, from that moment until I went to the room with the baby in my arms, she did not leave me alone, always encouraging me and providing information and listing the choices I had. Everything was perfect and painless. The postpartum visit was essential, it helped me with breastfeeding and listened to my baby blues cry. My husband and I would not have gone through this experience without the support of such a competent professional. Every pregnant woman should have the assistance of a doula. Should have Lola.” by T. M. and baby D. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1627054759488-0E51J3UPU8ILUA2ZEC77/unsplash-image-FGH56SXso2o.jpg Birth Reviews “We are transplants in Seattle and having Lola in our birthing suite was like having family with us. Lola was there for us In the weeks leading up to delivery, arming us with useful information and fielding all of our many questions. Our Olivia came 2 weeks early and when my water broke at 6am my first call was Lola. Without skipping a beat Lola was right there for us even after just coming off of another late night delivery. She listened to me and did so much to create the exact atmosphere that would make me feel the most comfortable and when it came time we had a techno dance pushing party at sunrise to welcome our little girl! My SO isn't the best photographer so Lola stepped in and took some amazing pics for us with her phone and we are so thankful! I'm so happy that she will be part of our birth story forever!” by S. K. and Baby O. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/5a2de8f0-43a0-4928-aa69-6c855678d8f9/unsplash-image-WvVyudMd1Es.jpg Birth Reviews “My birthing experience wouldn't have been the same without Lola. From prep, to labor, pushing, and postpartum – I felt better knowing she was there for me (and my husband!). Before and after birth, Lola was available to answer my questions and send me resources/links. During labor, she was a rock star. I felt instantly more relaxed and in control once she arrived at my house during labor. She helped me move and breathe through contractions, always offering the support I needed. The work continued at the hospital and she helped me work through my thoughts about pain management options. I eventually got an epidural, and Lola continued to provide amazing support with positioning and making sure I was getting fluids. After birth, she even fed me so I didn’t have to take one hand off of my baby! On top of being an amazing support person, Lola captured photos of my labor/birth/immediate postpartum that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Lola has an amazing ability at being right next to you without overpowering the situation. I never felt crowded or that my husband wasn’t also a part of my labor support. Lola is an intuitive and caring doula. I would love to have her by my side for any future births.” By H & M https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/342dd6b0-af86-4983-8f8d-b07702767cd4/unsplash-image--ABgj_gy_D4.jpg Birth Reviews “We absolutely loved working with Lola! It was so helpful to know that we would have someone who was part of the process before, during, and after our birth. Not only did Lola help us with tons of resources as we prepared for the birth (videos, class referals, and even supplies) but she also helped us fine-tune our birth plan. She was ready to answer any questions we had and her expertise was a really important part of our decision making. When it was time for her to meet us at the hospital, she showed up with a calm energy, ready to help and prepare the space for our birth journey. Her presence during the birth was relaxed and encouraging, and she also gave tons of space for my partner to come in and support. Following the birth, she visited our home and helped with breastfeeding, more fine-tuning of our space, and other areas where we needed support. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a birth or postpartum doula- she was fantastic!” By N. L. and Baby T. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/0f4698a4-1112-4241-abbd-5554fa098177/unsplash-image-Jqhwp4mcuUM.jpg Birth Reviews “We hired Lola a couple of months before my due date just because we had just moved to Seattle. Lola was incredibly supportive, and always kept us informed. Throughout my pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, we really enjoyed and profited from her advice, attention and expertise. When I was rushed to the hospital week before my due date, she was at the hospital within an hour. I felt safe and confident throughout my labour while she was there. Lola wasn’t afraid to question anything, she made sure i or my partner had any medical intervention explained and questioned. She would answer my late night texts so promptly, she’s honestly the best! When I first met her on Zoom, her drive was so evident, extremely hard working. During her postpartum visits We were exhausted and trying to figure everything out as first-time parents, she made sure everything was organized and that we got plenty of rest. Even now she continues to shares resourceful information for each stage of baby A development and useful tips for us. We could not have asked for a better experience. If you are looking for a doula, I highly recommend Lola. Can't wait to have her by myside again for my next baby. “ By G. A. and Baby A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1626816184855-PNXGRQ447210BIVZ9PC6/unsplash-image-KXOaNSU63NE.jpg Birth Reviews “ Working in the healthcare field myself and it being my first pregnancy it was really important for me to build a team… My husband and I are beyond pleased with our experience, and it really isn’t over yet. Prenatally, we had several Telehealth visits and she was very knowledgeable, encouraging, empowering, and energetic not just for me but for my husband as well. It was really refreshing. I went into labor 2 weeks in advance at 10pm and Lola was there every step of the way via text and call. Unexpectedly I was pushing at 230am and she made it just in time. At the hospital she was more than helpful with making it a wonderful experience by taking pictures in the moment, walking through certain aspects that seemed overwhelming, packing things up for us as we moved to a different room, and being supportive to my husband as well. Postpartum she was really responsive to every single question we had, checked in frequently, and made things easy when we weren’t sure which supplies to get around the house by just sending us the links themselves. Her in-house visit was a God-send because I definitely wouldn’t know what to do as far as getting our baby’s weight back up with so much conflicting information out there. Being 4 weeks out, we are so happy with the progress of our baby’s growth since the beginning of our journey and I know we couldn’t do it without Lola.” by A.B. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683354553523-ACSL5VBVKVKYXJNIJCOY/unsplash-image-6c4Uhhe68yQ.jpg Birth Reviews “As our baby boy turns a month old today, I feel hiring Lola as his birth doula was one of the most thoughtful decisions we've made. Lola shared lots of helpful resources with us 3 months in advance which turned out to be very handy for - 1) Mom's readiness for delivery 2) Baby's birth 4) Mom's postpartum recovery 3) Initial days of baby's care. Even though the hospital's nurses and doctors were present on delivery day, the kind of support Lola provided to my wife was more like having another person from our family in that room on that hectic and stressful day. She was actively assisting with exercises and steps to assist with delivery. Following delivery, Lola was constantly in touch with us, answering many of our questions as a first-time parent. Overall we are glad that Lola was there to help us. If any of our friends are planning to have a baby in the neighborhood, we will be more than happy to recommend her.” by M.V. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/4b5c0b40-3ff6-4ef9-aff5-e00464a32583/unsplash-image-LdJrAEnYDa0.jpg Birth Reviews “We are so grateful that Lola came into our birth story recommended to us by dear friends. Lola provided more than just support during birth; she comprehensively prepared and assisted us before, during, and after the arrival of our daughter. As new parents, the advice and tools she provided us at each stage was uniquely helpful and highlighted her expertise she has amassed from supporting so many other families. From the support she gave ranging from how to set up our space for postpartum ease, to hands on positioning and pain management during labor, to support for successful feeding, Lola allowed us to not feel the pressure that we had to be experts ourselves, and trust that we had an advocate and birth team member who could navigate us through the unknowns.” by R. 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We worked with another doula for our birth, but thank GOD she convinced us to hire postpartum support, as we had no family nearby. *~*Enter Lola the Doula*~*. She was there for us on our first night home, holding space for us to process our traumatic birth and NICU experience after five days in the hospital. Those first couple months were an incredibly raw and vulnerable time for all of us, navigating severe breastfeeding challenges, sleep deprivation, and a postpartum mood disorder. We are so fortunate to have had Lola by our side for both day and night support for three months. Not only was she extremely attentive to my needs as a first-time mother, she was incredibly caring, playful, and loving to our beautiful son. She helped us through developmental milestones, bathing, feeding, nursery organization, and product recommendations, to name only a few. Our son's development is directly correlated to the foundation Lola helped us establish in the early days, and we are forever grateful. We cannot recommend Lola enough to anyone looking for postpartum care.” by J. J. and baby G. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683356197554-YNQGHOF9SSXJC5ARGZD8/unsplash-image-WCbCRXk7nmU.jpg Postpartum Reviews “I was fortunate to have Lola's support for almost two months after giving birth to my newborn son. She was so knowledgeable and encouraging and did it all with a great sense of humor. I appreciated her ability to come up with quick tips and ways to manage a very stressful (and joyous) change in my life. As a single mom, I was thankful to have her as a sounding board - she listened intently and provided thoughtful ideas and suggestions. What is also unique about Lola is the very special touches she incorporates into everything she does. Whether it was a great breakfast, flowers for Mother's Day or a beautiful thank you gift. Can't say enough about the care she takes in her work and support she provides!” by E. and Baby K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683356446665-3QNE7GTUH0E2HCOGQWXH/unsplash-image-32WzyOifIH4.jpg Postpartum Reviews “We used Lola as an overnight postpartum doula for our daughter starting when she was just a few weeks old. Lola really saved us. Her knowledge is vast and she is a baby whisperer. We are first time parents and she swooped in, told us which bottles, pacifiers, and swaddles to buy. She talked with me about pumping and how to properly store milk. In our sleep deprived states this was extremely helpful and supportive--on top of the fact that it gave us both extra time to sleep and recover. I never worried about my daughter's safety. Lola knows what she's doing and is a wonderful person to chat with at 2am when feeding baby before she sends you back to bed! I appreciate how seriously Lola takes her job. You can tell just by spending time with her that she is passionate about her career. Simply put: book her now. “ by K. H. and Baby S. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683357101049-J3DUX1KOO0X5EKPZAF6T/unsplash-image-I1fxrsarwZM.jpg Postpartum Reviews “I can't even begin to tell you what a lifesaver Lola was! We had hired her as a post-partum doula, primarily overnights. Our first night with her we had just found out that our baby was having trouble feeding. Lola was so supportive in helping me navigate breast pumps WAY before I had intended to and had such a wonderful calming presence. She helped us get set up and made sure we slept! So grateful that she set us up for success with a pre-natal visit as well. She had great recommendations for products and was able to answer lots of questions that I had about what was needed and how they were helpful. We were commonly asked about things we had or ways we were doing things and we always replied "Our doula turned us on to it!" It's been nearly a year at this point and I still frequently think about how helpful she was in helping us navigate this brave new world. She is encouraging and supportive, so easy to talk to. I cannot overstate how grateful we are to her, next time I am pregnant I know her schedule will be the first one I'm checking.” by R. and T. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/28c57c14-a6dc-4035-b8f1-ba327c3f2807/unsplash-image-tRSOnb_SBvk.jpg Postpartum Reviews “ Lola is a delight to work with she is an expert in her work as a doula. We simply loved working with her she took such great care of our baby Mirra, every time Lola would come in, we will relax as she took better care of Mirra than us. Lola is very knowledgeable, so she does a great job in educating new parents on how to take care of their little ones. She also helped us in buying the right kind of items for Mirra, she will always send us detailed notes after her work on Mirra's feedings day to day updates and her recommendations. Lola is very punctual extremely professional & very efficient in whatever work she does. Any family who will get her as their doula will be very lucky!!” by A.K. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/afb12d62-1dd5-4bf1-8c3b-42a02e159bc8/unsplash-image-mcKqoZh0DkI.jpg Postpartum Reviews “We hired Lola a few months before my due date in anticipation of wanting help with sleeping, lactation, and everything in between. When I found out I would need to have a c-section just a few days before our baby was due Lola was there for us right away to provide support and adjust to our needs. She stayed the night we came home from the hospital and for the next couple of nights. Handing your 3 day old baby off to a stranger is no easy task but Lola made it feel like we had known her our entire lives. Lola provided me with the extra assistance I needed to fully heal from a major surgery. And also gave my husband a break from the demand of a newborn and a healing wife. I was able to rest and ask a knowledgeable source questions and receive answers I could trust. Lola has been with us for 2.5 months during the night and during the day. I look forward to her being there and I'm sad when she has to go. She has made our experience being new parents seamless and dare I say easy!? We have learned so much from her and our baby girl adores Lola. I can say without fail that if we have another child Lola will be the first to know so we can get on her schedule. I can't imagine life without Lola (and I don't want to!)... she is such an incredible gift and I just can't recommend her enough. Lola is a hard worker and an incredible care giver. We love Lola!!!” by A. C. and Baby C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/1683358568948-ESXZCNIGKP1GP65PHFB8/unsplash-image-huDTBofrOZE.jpg Postpartum Reviews “We are so glad and thankful that Lola was part of our birth journey from pregnancy, birth and to postpartum. Lola provided helpful resources in preparation for the birth and was always happy to answer any and all our questions. She’s always quick to respond, which we appreciated, as well. I ended up getting a last minute c-section, which we weren’t expecting, but Lola’s presence helped my husband and I get in the right mindset for it. She also went above and beyond and changed her schedule post-birth, so that she can come and help us when we got discharged from the hospital. Her postpartum night visits were so invaluable for us. Not only did it help us catch up on some much needed rest, but she also gave us the tools to be the best parents that we can be. As first time parents, it can be tough trying to figure out parenthood, but Lola’s knowledge is so immensely helpful that it made the first two months less stressful. There are so many things that she helped us with: breastfeeding/pumping/bottle feeding tips, baby’s first bath, items to buy, baby’s sleeping style, tummy time, and most importantly, re-assuring us whenever we are having tough moments. I would run out of space if I were to list everything down that she has helped us with! Lola’s knowledge and compassion gave us the comfort and confidence we needed as first time parents. We are forever grateful to have had her, and if you’re looking for a doula, I would highly recommend Lola! She truly is a wonderful soul and any family would be fortunate to have her.” by P. R. and Baby E. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/441e6b30-4606-4cb0-937f-4aa740b0d795/unsplash-image-OemcE-xTmfw.jpg Postpartum Reviews “As a doula in Seattle, I always knew I wanted to hire a postpartum doula and meeting with Lola I quickly knew she is who we wanted in our space postpartum. Arriving home from the hospital was such a special and emotional time and having the support from Lola was crucial. She and my mom spent countless hours making nourishing meals, tidying and caring for our baby P. When my mom finally left we began overnight support and it was a lifesaver-that deep sleep is so important and knowing Lola was with our baby let me and my partner fully close our eyes. Lola is such an amazing and loving human to have in your space. She is gentle, warm, professional, skilled and so sweet with the babies (and cats!) I never once felt like she was going to judge my rawness or emotions orrrr cluttered home. She was even there for us during our big move! Can't wait to see her again for our next addition one day :) “ By I. P. and Baby P. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5de2c79508114a27bbd258d4/39dd9f37-8bfa-4a7a-aede-2de1dbb277ee/unsplash-image-zpMTkRNhia4.jpg Postpartum Reviews “Lola was our birth and postpartum doula for our first child. As two people without any family in the area, she was a huge relief and invaluable resource throughout the process. Lola provided knowledge, comfort, and experience through the whole birthing process. I labored for a total of four days, in and out of the hospital. Lola checked in on us throughout the process, and even joined us on a late night trip to the hospital to chat with doctors when we knew we wouldn’t be admitted. On the morning of our induction, she came to our house to help get baby better positioned while laboring at home. In the birthing suite she was a trusted, unbiased source of information, and was extremely supportive through the long process. She took beautiful photos of labor, as well as our first moments with our son. When he arrived via c-birth, she was in the OR, supporting us and helping us get our first latch. Lola was great as a birth doula, but post partum she has been a gift from the heavens. She is a wealth spring of information and guidance, and has helped us get our footing as parents. When our son had problems with feeding, she set up a baby mouth gym training program that helped him get back up to his birth weight. When he struggled with gas, she made zero-judgment recommendations and helped us figure out what worked well for us and him. When we traveled with him at just 6 weeks old, she helped us think through everything we should bring and how to prepare for the trip. I slept soundly on overnight shifts, knowing there was a truly trustworthy caretaker watching our little guy. 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