Lauren Daniels, Co-Founder and Co-Owner

*Postpartum Doula *CPR/First Aid Certified

*Certified Lactation Counselor *AHA Instructor

*Certified Child Passenger Safety Tech *PAIL Advocate

I have always been a baby person. When I was about 9 or 10 I drove my neighbor crazy knocking on the door to play with her 6 month old. I eventually started babysitting her, and later her 4 younger siblings. This began my lifelong career: From babysitter, to professional nanny, to postpartum doula. I remember the day my son was born at only 28 weeks - what a shock and surprise! Those first few months that he spent in the NICU and Special Care Nursery were completely overwhelming. Trying to stay calm every time an alarm went off, and helping him learn to remember to breathe while nursing, there was a lot going on. We persevered and we both survived; we even thrived! But, I wish there had been someone back then to turn to for advice and guidance, or maybe even just a shoulder to cry on.

Back then, I was a single mom by choice and of course we had our struggles. Luckily he had a great disposition and was generally an easy baby, although extremely active. I must admit I looked forward to nap and bed times, they provided me a much-needed break. I was so grateful for sleep training, if I had not helped him to be on a schedule from an early age, I don't know how I would have survived! I am passionate about all things related to babies, children and parenthood. I pride myself about always being up-to-date with evidence-based information for new parents. I never want to point a client in the wrong direction, so if I am unsure of the answer, I will check in with my colleagues to be sure the client gets the best and most accurate advice possible.

At Home With Lauren

I live in Beverly with my handsome (and much younger) husband and my (nearly) grown son. When not working you might find me at the beach; I crave Vitamin Sea! The beach is my happy place and even an hour breathing in the salt air rejuvenates my mood like nothing else can. I enjoy traveling but don't get to do so nearly as often as I would like.