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Samantha Lawing
"Sammi"
Birth Doula
A little bit about me...
I am a pastor’s wife and homeschool mama of 4. I have a BA in Family Ministry and my first passion is sharing about the beauty of the Gospel. I love meeting people, having deep conversations, making sourdough bread, and spending time outside with my kids.
5 words that describe me
Passionate
Empathetic
Warm
Confident
Authentic
what is your doula philosophy?
Birth is so personal, and I like to follow each individual mother’s lead. I use my experiences and hands-on skills combined with your personality, preferences, past experiences, and goals to support the type of birth YOU want.
The safety and health of your baby is your priority, but your well-being during the birth is my priority! You will carry your birth story with you for the rest of your life. No matter what kind of “labor card” you are dealt, I want to make sure you feel confident and in control so you can ENJOY the story as it unfolds!
why did you become a doula?
I became interested in childbirth after seeing the birth of my niece in 2010. I knew then that I wanted to have an empowered physiological birth like my sister did! I’ve had 4 wonderful, unmedicated births, and I pursued doula work in 2019 so that I could help other women have positive, informed birth experiences. I love helping new moms learn all the amazing things their bodies can do!
favorite types of clients to support?
I love all types of birth, but homebirths and moms with past birth trauma have a special place in my heart. Supporting dads in their unique and irreplaceable role is also a top priority for me!
a few of my favorite things...
Strong coffee, dark chocolate, and slow shopping at Target make my heart sing.
Katelynn B
Choosing ERDC was the BEST decision that my husband and I have ever made for our pregnancy! Our doula Sammi went above and beyond helping us through our very long labor and was a rock for both of us to lean on through it all. She helped me feel confident in my body through each contraction and helped us create the birth environment that I envisioned for the hospital. She was nothing but loving and supportive during all the trials we faced during labor and helped me feel confident in my choices through it, even when we had to completely ditch my birth plan. Our backup doula Amanda was amazing also and I am so thankful she was able to come and be with us when we transitioned from Labor and Delivery to postpartum. I could not have asked for a better team and am so thankful I had two amazing women praying over us throughout the pregnancy and when things became hard during labor. They made this experience such a positive one for my husband and I and we will definitely be using them for any future pregnancies we may have!
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