Optimal Birth Doula Care

11/01/2025

Met the first Halloween baby of my doula career today. Happy birthday sweet girl!

10/03/2025

Feeling nervous about your upcoming labor, delivery, or postpartum? Let me help you turn it into excitement, joy, and confidence! I'm Lori Lawrence, DONA certified birth doula and former teacher. We'll work together to eliminate fear and build confidence for a truly empowering birth experience . Schedule your free Zoom consultation TODAY at

Wilsonville-based Optimal Birth Doula Care individualizes support to meet your needs & goals, creating a custom, confident & joyful birth experience.

09/03/2025

Packing the right essentials can transform your labor experience. Check out our latest blog for a comprehensive list of must-haves that will empower you during this incredible journey.

09/02/2025

It's time to get your prenatal visits on the calendar for November Due Dates! Hurry, as dates go FAST once they open. www.optimal-birth.com

08/12/2025

When you're just DONE being pregnant and want to get the labor show on the road, it helps to know what really works and what's just hype. See what you can influence and what you can't in this week's blog post. www.optimal-birth.com

07/08/2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for those that plan on pumping or would like to make their pumping journey more comfortable. Tell Lisa I said hello!

07/08/2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who either plan on pumping or are pumping but it's not feeling so great. Tell Lisa I said hello!

04/29/2025

Summer is yet to arrive but it’s time to book your birth doula NOW if you have a fall due date. I’m booked already through September, so visit www.Optimal-Birth.com soon to fill out the free Zoom consultation meeting for October and November due dates. Our Zoom together lasts an hour, giving you and I plenty of time to get to know each other and ask any questions you may have. I look forward to chatting with you!

Wilsonville-based Optimal Birth Doula Care individualizes support to meet your needs & goals, creating a custom, confident & joyful birth experience.

03/01/2025

Easing labor is possible with the right preparation! As a certified Body Ready Method Pro, I'll assess your unique body specifics and create a detailed plan to prime YOUR body for pregnancy, birth, and beyond during Primed for Birth and Primed for Postpartum sessions held in your home. Contact me via www.Optimal-Birth.com for more information and to schedule your Primed for Birth or Primed for Postpartum sessions to help you feel primed and empowered for your journey ahead.

02/20/2025

Happy to jump in and back up one of my birth besties today who is down for the count with the flu. Having abundant back ups is so important in this work to get the best fit between client and doula and to be sure clients are NEVER left unsupported.

02/13/2025

Update: only one June and one July left!

Summer / early fall due dates fill WAY ahead of time. June, July, and Aug are almost full. Don’t miss out on your spot with Optimal Birth Doula Care! Head to www.Optimal-Birth.com to schedule a free Zoom consultation today.

01/23/2025

The rain returns this Friday. What a perfect day to try out the FREE playgroup in the Wilsonville Library Oak Room! While you are there you can pick up the Most recent StoryTime schedule and check out the pop up WIC clinic in the room next door!