Meet Lauren!
Lauren Foster
Postpartum Doula
Birth Doula
Childbirth Educator
Pediatric Sleep Coach
Hi, I’m Lauren! In the last 16 years as a doula, childbirth educator and pediatric sleep coach, I have served over 500 families. I draw from my previous experience as a nanny and my degree in psychology and child development to support the entire family unit. My natural insight and desire to get to know you and your family’s unique needs assist me in selecting a member of the Doulas of Oregon team that will wholeheartedly support you.
I’m on a mission to end your depletion as new parents and to give you practical, actionable tools to get better sleep for life. I truly love the intimate nature of working one-on-one with families, in their homes. In doing so, I’m able to observe, get to know you and your baby, and put together an effective plan to get you all sleeping better, faster than you can imagine.
In my downtime, I love spending time with my husband and our daughter, PJ. I love to travel, a good restorative yoga class, hiking, reading a good work of fiction, or drinking a delicious cup of coffee.
trainings & workshops:
Reiki Practitioner Training, 2019
Mommywise Sleep Training Certification, January 2018
ProDoula Placenta Training, 2018
ProDoula Birth Training, 2017 & 2018
ProDoula Postpartum Training, 2017
ProDoula Childbirth Educator Training, 2016
Childbirth International Breastfeeding Counselor Training, 2011
DONA Postpartum Training, 2010
DONA Birth Training, 2008
Yoga Teacher Training, 2008
B.A. in Psychology and Child Development, Biola University, 2008
Continuing Education & Seminars:
Safe Sleeping Practices and Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care
Babywearing Safety for Educators
Assessment of the Newborn & Family Unit
Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies
Neurobiology of Sleep
Navigating New Motherhood: Improving Postpartum Health & Wellness
Bengkung Belly Binding for Postpartum Recovery
Peanut Ball Use for Birth
Age-Appropriate Nutrition, Feeding, and Support for Breastfeeding
Stress and Trauma: Helping Young Children Cope
Routines and Environments that Support Social Emotional Development in Infants and Toddlers
Responding to Challenging Infant Toddler Behavior
Spinning Babies Workshop with Gail Tully
Waterbirth Workshop with Barbara Harper
Neonatal Resuscitation with Karen Strange
Essential Oils for Birthworkers
