Empowered Birth
Nurturing Support

For Every Body, Every Journey

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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 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 ten 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.

In addition to my work as a birth doula, I am also a professional dog trainer specializing in family-focused training and the healthy integration of children and dogs. I offer personalized, in-home training designed to support families in creating safe, harmonious relationships with their pets. To learn more about my dog-training services, please visit my dedicated dog training website.

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My certifications

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I have been a certified Labor Doula though ProDoula, a nationally known doula training and certification agency, since 2022. For more information visit: prodoula.com

I am also a Full Spectrum Doula trained and certified through Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT) For more information visit: badoulatrainings.org/vision

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Additional Trainings:

  • Completing Childbirth Educator training through Birthsmarter, Fall 2025

  • Completed Spinning Babies Foundational Workshop, June 2025

  • Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss, Inviting Abundance, December 2024

  • ProDoula Childbirth Educator Training Course, July 2024

  • Lactation Workshop, July 2024 

  • Workshop on Tongue Ties, February 2024

Images shared with permission from Spinning Babies spinningbabies.com