Doula By Your Side – Lauren Severiano is a Sydney-based doula service founded by Lauren, a U.S. trained registered nurse with a passion for supporting birthing mothers. With a background in maternity care and a focus on providing unbiased evidence-based information, Lauren aims to help women have positive birth experiences by offering physical, emotional, and mental support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postnatal period. She believes in honoring the sacredness of the birth process and empowering women to make informed decisions about their care.
Lauren’s journey into the world of birth support began after the transformative experience of becoming a mother herself. Her dedication to serving and encouraging other birthing mothers was further fueled by her work in a hospital setting, where she witnessed the high-intervention culture prevalent in modern maternity care. Transitioning away from the traditional obstetric model, Lauren focuses on advocating for women’s choices and providing a nurturing environment where mothers can connect with themselves and their babies during the birthing process.
With a philosophy centered on the belief that birth is a natural human experience, not a medical condition, Doula By Your Side offers services that prioritize the individual needs and preferences of each client. Lauren’s commitment to supporting women in their birth visions, respecting their autonomy, and advocating for informed consent underscores her dedication to ensuring that every birthing person feels empowered, respected, and cared for throughout their unique birthing journey.
