Serving Perth County, Stratford, Listowel, Waterloo, Kitchener & Surrounding Areas
Hi, I'm Lauren
As a mother of four I’ve learned that the best way to mother is your way. We'll work together to create a plan that best suits your needs.
My Story
I am a mother of four children, one girl and three boys. I have been a mother for over a decade and have had many highs and lows throughout my experience. I struggled with motherhood. I loved it, but I struggled. Little did I know, those struggles would lead me to realize my dream of helping other mothers realize how strong they can be.
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A major struggle I dealt with was a baby that didn’t sleep, a reality that is all too common. I had my own expectations of “how a baby should be”, but took a while to learn that that was not my reality or how my baby was going to be. I fought against myself, felt very uncertain and struggled with knowing how to get out of the house and even how to eat and care for myself. I was exhausted and at my wits end.
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I kept my feelings hidden for a long time, and tried to “power through”, until I finally realized I needed to take care of myself first, so my baby (and other children) could have the best of me.
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With each pregnancy I discovered what was “my way” of caring for and dealing with my babies. This became easier as I started to let the “shoulds” go. By my third postpartum, I realized I needed help.
I am so grateful that I was able to have my mom stay with us for three weeks. It gave me the opportunity to learn a better understanding of what my postpartum was and what having a new baby entailed. I was more rested, physically and mentally, giving me a whole new and more positive experience of early motherhood.
I realize how lucky I was to be able to have family help me during this time, however it made me question – what about those mothers who don’t have that circle of support? Who don’t have that “village” that they say it takes to raise a child?
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My hope is to help other moms so they can have a jumpstart they deserve. Time to rest, time to relax, time to heal. Someone to talk to, someone to just “be there”, someone who understands and genuinely wants to help. I want moms to know that they are not alone, that what they could be feeling is completely normal. I want moms to know that they deserve time for themselves too. Being a mom is amazing (the best thing that ever happened to me), but we need time for ourselves. Just for us.
I am pleased to bring my personal life experience, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Doula Certification to aid the mothers of Perth County, Stratford, Listowel and Surrounding Areas.
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Let’s work together to ensure you are seen and accepted as the mother you are, mothering your way.
- Lauren
