Laura Okin, Postpartum Doula

Meet our team of dedicated doulas working in conjunction with one another to support growing families on their birth journey and beyond. We energize each other with our joy and passion as we walk alongside you.

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Laura Okin, PCD(DONA)

Hi, I'm Laura!

I am passionate about supporting families during the postpartum period. Having a baby can feel overwhelming! As a mother of two, 6 and 14, I had very different postpartum experiences. I have spent many years working with families through their perinatal journeys. Along with working as a nanny in the past,  in graduate school, I focused primarily on infant and child development as well as maternal mental health. My dissertation was on postpartum mood disorders and the unique relationship between mothers and infants.  As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with many clients with postpartum mood disorders. Additionally, I provide parenting consultation to families with children of all ages.

I decided to become trained as a postpartum doula so I could help new parents navigate the postpartum period in a more hands-on way by providing my knowledge of infant care, infant development, and maternal mental health. The variety of ways I provide support to parents allows them to rest and focus on bonding with their infants.

Rates for services: $45/hour day, The Blissful Journey $4,500, The Light You Need $2,260, Postpartum care day session (4hrs) $180.  (PLEASE NOTE: Support services offered on Mondays between 8am and 2pm and Thursdays between 8am and 1pm)

  • Education: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, 2008
  • Post-Doctoral Internship: The Rice Center for Young Children and Families, 2008-2010
  • Clinical Psychologist: 2008-Present
  • Parenting Coach/Consultant 2011-Present
  • Certified Postpartum Doula: DONA- BirthDay Presence, 2024
  • Membership: Postpartum Support International
  • First Aid/CPR Certified through The Red Cross, 2023
  • Trained in Perinatal Mood Disorders, Postpartum Support International, 2023