Lauren Russo
Credentials: Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator
Experience: 8+ years supporting parents
About this Educator
Hi I'm Lauren. I am a NOVA-Native and live in Falls Church with my husband and our seven children. I trained with DONA International in 2018 and have supported ~250 births since then. I am passionate about educating parents through pregnancy and about birth because your postpartum journey and feeding journey is so heavily influenced by your birth experience. Parents should be informed and feel that they are truly part of the decision making team, rather than having birth "just happen" to them. I'm here to teach you all things that you don't know, you don't know! I'm passionate about partners being involved and supporting the mother as she undergoes that most life changing transformation of her life and grows in to the mother she desires to be.
Published Courses
Bump to Baby & Beyond: Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Preparation
The Bump to Baby and Beyond childbirth education class is completely virtual, meaning you can do it in the comfort of your home and at a pace that fits your family's schedule. This class provides you with an evidence-based approach to pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum and will prepare your family for the birth you desire and any turn your birthing may take. I am reachable by email any time should you have questions along the way and I'm here to support you! You have lifetime access to the course and resources for your entire pregnancy and can always reach back out with questions. What's included and class outline: 2 educational newsletters to read prior to starting classes. 140 page Student workbook (PDF) 4 recorded classes with homework and partner activities Bonus access to my 2 hour Preparing for Postpartum webinar with resources and printouts Access to my private student portal with additional reading and resources 30 minute birth-planning meeting once your classes are complete to answer questions and review your birth preferences Class Outline Class 1: Third trimester care, birth preparation, how your body gives birth Class 2: Comfort measures and Coping Techniques in Labor, How to be a supportive birth partner Class 3: Medical interventions, Inductions, Epidural Use, Cesarean birth Class 4: Newborn Procedures and the first 48 hours after birth.