Shannon McLaughlin

About me

With the birth of my niece in 2022, I began learning about the world of birth support and decided to take the jump into birth work at the start of 2025. In March, I trained as a doula with DONA at San Diego County Midwives, and knew I wanted to start my work in the volunteer space. Since May 2025, I have volunteered with UCSD's Hearts & Hands doula program and have logged over 150 hours on the Labor & Delivery floor as a badged member of the team, giving me invaluable hands-on experience for all types of births. I have continued my education in multiple areas including: -Peanut ball training with San Diego County Midwives -Spinning Babies® workshop -WIC's lactation seminar -Observed a 5-week Childbirth/Hypnobirthing course with The Birth Education Center. -I am trained in HIPAA protocols, hospital best practices, and am CPR certified. I now have plans to take what I have learned in my volunteer births and further education and start accepting private clients in 2026! Outside of the birth room I enjoy reading, hosting dinner parties, eating Wayfarer pastries at the park, puttering around the garden, and spending time with my husband and family. I am wishing you nothing but love and warmth during this transformative time and am available even if you just need someone to talk to.

Education

B.A. Literature/ Writing, UCSD (2014)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, DONA (2025)

Spinning Babies Foundational Workshop (2025)

Peanut Ball Training (2025)

WIC Lactation Seminar (2025)

Specialties

Languages

English

Accepted insurance

Service introduction

I will provide emotional and physical support during birth, as well as answer questions you may have about the process using resources of my own or within my network. I will be with you continuously during labor, birth, and postpartum. You deserve to have an empowered birth where you feel safe and secure in your choices.

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