Hi, I'm Lakin!
I’m a wife, mom of two boys, and someone who LOVES pregnancy and birth. After experiencing two empowering unmedicated hospital births of my own, I discovered a passion for helping other women approach birth with confidence instead of fear.
I founded Lakin’s Birth Coaching to support first-time moms and VBAC moms who dream of a confident, unmedicated birth in a hospital setting.
My own birth experiences shaped the way I coach today. During my pregnancies, I navigated gestational diabetes, Group B Strep, and spontaneous rupture of membranes while still achieving the unmedicated hospital births I had hoped for. I chose an unmedicated birth because I wanted to reduce unnecessary interventions, lower my risk of postpartum depression, and challenge myself physically and mentally. What I didn’t expect was how profoundly birth would change me. After meeting my first son, I realized I had found a purpose I never knew I was searching for. That experience continues to inspire the work I do.
I’ve had the privilege of supporting first-time moms, VBAC moms, and families navigating Group B Strep. My education is rooted in the Bradley Method, while remaining supportive of every family’s unique birth preferences and goals. I’m currently working toward my DONA Birth Doula certification and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications through the American Red Cross.
Outside of birth coaching, I’m an engineer and project manager with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Planning, organization, and problem-solving are part of who I am, and those skills naturally translate into creating thoughtful birth plans and helping families feel prepared for every stage of labor. I’ve also been a distance runner for over 20 years, completing races from 5Ks to ultramarathons, and have practiced yoga for more than 15 years. Both physical activities have taught me to trust the body’s incredible strength, resilience, and ability to do hard things—lessons that influence the way I support my clients.
Professional Roots & Expertise
Birth Plans
Birth plans tailored to your goals, blending evidence-based guidance, hospital know-how, so you feel prepared, heard, and confident walking into birth.
3 years of Successful Births
Experiences with gestational diabetes, Group B Strep, spontaneous rupture of membranes, and VBAC.
Postpartum Services
Guidance in early breastfeeding, resources for continued support, and ensuring a smooth transition and confident bonding for first-time parents and their newborns.
Our Philosophy
One of the things that makes Lakin’s Birth Coaching different is flexibility. Not every family needs—or can afford—a traditional full-service doula package. That’s why I offer personalized coaching options that allow you to receive expert guidance, education, and birth planning support at a price that fits your family’s needs.
Because this isn’t my full-time career, I’m able to do this work for one simple reason: I truly love birth. I’m passionate about helping women understand their options, find their voice, and feel confident advocating for themselves during one of the most important days of their lives.
Whether you need a personalized birth plan, one-on-one coaching, childbirth education, postpartum support, or full doula care, my goal is always the same.
Preparation is the key to confidence.
I want you to walk into your birth knowing your options, understanding your body, feeling supported by your care team, and trusting yourself. My hope is that when you look back on your birth story years from now, you remember feeling informed, empowered, and deeply proud of yourself—regardless of how your birth unfolds.
I’d be honored to be part of your birth journey in any capacity!
