Laurie Wood

Birth Doula
Portland, Maine
5.0
About me

My name is Laurie Wood and I am passionate about supporting families through the incredible journey of childbirth and beyond. With a gentle touch and a compassionate heart, I’m here to ensure you feel empowered and cared for every step of the way. Before becoming a doula, I spent 30 years as a public school educator, working closely with children and families through meaningful milestones. My own positive birth experiences—including the birth of my first child with the support of a midwife—deepened my belief in the need for compassionate, informed care. I know that birth can feel overwhelming or uncertain, and I believe women have a unique and powerful ability to support all birthing parents through it. As a doula, I bring warmth, calm, and a steady presence to help you feel safe, supported, and confident throughout your pregnancy and birth experience. I have a blended family of six grown children and nine wonderful grandchildren who keep me closely connected to both the joys and challenges of raising children in today’s ever-changing world. Their presence in my life reminds me daily how each parenting journey is unique—and how important it is to feel supported, heard, and encouraged as a parent.

Education

Master's Degree (2014)

Certification and training

Labor Doula Certification (2022)

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Advanced Maternal Age Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Grief and Loss Hospital Birth Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Perinatal and Infant Loss Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Relaxation Techniques Trauma Recovery
Languages

English

Service introduction

As part of prenatal support, clients receive one to two in-home visits to build rapport, explore birth preferences, and practice comfort measures. From the time the contract is signed until four weeks postpartum, clients have access to unlimited phone, text, and email support (with email responses within 24 hours). Labor support includes 24/7 on-call availability beginning at 38 weeks of pregnancy, with continuous physical or virtual support during labor starting in active labor or earlier by agreement. Immediate postpartum support is provided for at least one hour after birth, including help with chest/breastfeeding. Postpartum care also includes one follow-up visit around 10–14 days after birth and an optional virtual check-in between days 5–10. Referrals for additional postpartum support are available upon request.

Packages
Birth/Labor Support
Sliding Fee Scale: $1,500/$1,200/$800 I offer a sliding scale for birth doula services because I believe that everyone deserves compassionate, continuous support during pregnancy and birth — regardless of income. This model is based on the Green Bottle Method and reflects a commitment to equity and sustainability. You choose the fee that best aligns with your financial situation, no questions asked. I have been on all three of these levels at different times in my life, so I get it. I do not require any proof of income or financial documents. This system is based on mutual trust: I trust that you are being honest and thoughtful about what you can afford. You trust that I will provide you with the same high-quality, wholehearted care, regardless of what you’re able to pay. Your choice allows me to offer discounted services to those who need it, while also supporting the sustainability of my practice. Please take a moment to reflect on where you fall within the range and select the tier that feels fair and manageable for you. My contract asks for a payment plan that starts with a 50% deposit with final payment due by week 38. Please let me know if you would like to discuss other arrangements.
$800.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

Laurie provided great support and assistance at my birth. I was a first time mom I wasn’t sure what to expect but Laurie made sure to walk me through things so I felt better prepared going in. During birth she was a calm, quiet presence being there to support but not interfering with the experience between my husband and I. She advocated for me in times I wasn’t able to and made sure my husband and I we fully informed about everything that was happening. I would definitely use her services again and recommend her to anyone else I know.

- Shoshanna H.

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