Calm Birth Collective is so wonderful! They’ll meet with you two times before birth and get to know you and your plan and answer any questions you have. They have on call doulas and I had Chelsea for my birth who is absolutely amazing. Supportive, loving, kind, professional, and knowledgeable! They also provide great recommendations for anything you need such as chiropractor, lactation consultant, etc. Thank you for supporting me and this new journey!
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-Lindsey R.

I had the honor of working with the Calm Birth Collective team for the labor and delivery of my third baby! Chelsea was my doula the day of labor and not only supported me better than I could have ever expected during labor, but also helped me through a week of prodromal labor. She was supportive, hands on, encouraging, and so very wise. I appreciated her approach so much and am so very grateful that the Calm Birth Collective team was a part of our story.

Chelsea prayed over me before I began pushing and did a phenomenal job of enabling my husband to be hands on and showing him ways to support me. She and my husband kept me calm, relaxed, and helped me focus on my breath work! They supported me as I labored and birthed in a tub and she ensured that all of our needs and wants post- delivery were met by the birth center staff. It truly was a joyous, fun, and quick labor, and I’m so grateful for her support through it all! I couldn't recommend this team more highly, they are truly a blessing to everyone they work with.

-Taylor D.

From the very beginning of working with Laura at Calm Birth Collective, it was an absolute pleasure. Before finding her, my pregnancy journey had felt chaotic and discouraging. A recurring theme was that I didn’t feel seen, heard, or truly cared for. That changed the moment I met Laura.

At our very first consultation, she listened intently and immediately began digging into my unique case — something many others had brushed past. I was dealing with round ligament varicosities, a rare condition many doulas and midwives aren’t familiar with, but not Laura. She didn’t skip a beat. She reached out to her network, consulted resources, and worked to find solutions that could help ease my discomfort. From that point on, I knew I was in the right hands.

Throughout my journey with her, Laura poured so much knowledge and wisdom into me. I never felt pushed or pressured — only empowered. She provided all the information I needed to make confident, informed decisions about my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Calm Birth Collective also offers excellent classes that helped my husband and me feel prepared for everything from pregnancy through delivery.

My birth story didn’t unfold the way I originally imagined. I had hoped for an all-natural birth center delivery, but God had a different plan. My baby girl was born two weeks past her due date, in a hospital setting, with Pitocin and an epidural — none of which were part of my original vision. At every twist and turn, Laura was by my side. She helped me process the changes, navigate each decision, and feel protected during what could have been an overwhelming experience.

After delivery, when our baby needed to be taken to the NICU and my husband went with her, Laura stayed right by my side. I wasn’t left alone — she stayed until I was able to be reunited with them. That kind of support is something I will never forget.

And she didn’t disappear after the birth. Laura continued to check in on us, answering questions, offering encouragement, and visiting soon after to provide postpartum care. Even now, two months later, she still checks in. That kind of care is rare.

If you are on your journey and looking for someone to walk it with you — someone who will truly see you, support you, and advocate for you — Laura and her team at Calm Birth Collective are an absolute gift. I felt so seen, so protected, and so deeply cared for every step of the way.

-Roscee B.

This was my 4th birth. I am grateful for having Carson’s help preparing for labor and during labor/delivery. I benefited greatly from all the tips she gave to prepare my body for birth. Her affirmations were very helpful during labor. They weren’t some type of annoying cheerful affirmations but just realistic ones acknowledging the difficulty while providing encouragement that I would make it through . She also physically helped during contractions to help manage the pain immensely. I went into transition quickly and my husband and both agreed we wouldn’t have been able to make it to the hospital with her. Very grateful!

-Jennifer T.

As a first time father it was so helpful to have Carson as our doula. She was able to give us such great information throughout the entire pregnancy and I was able to watch my wife go from being scared of labor and childbirth, to actually being very excited! She completely changed her mindset and was able to give her invaluable advice on preparation for labor both mentally and physically.

As for me, it was just great to have someone that was on our team who could show me how to be helpful and supportive to my wife and give her what she needed. She made the whole pregnancy much more enjoyable and was crucial during the delivery of our son. We will be using her again for future births and will recommend her to anyone having a baby in the future.

-Jake M.

After having a traumatic birth with my first baby, I knew I wanted a completely different experience the second time—and that’s exactly what I got with Calm Birth Collective. I worked mostly with Carson, and she provided so much emotional support and reassurance. She listened to my fears and helped me process my previous experience, and gave me tools to feel confident and informed going into labor.

During delivery, she worked with my care team, advocated for my preferences, and helped create a peaceful environment.

Because of her, my second birth felt empowering and healing. I can’t recommend Carson and this group of doulas enough—she helped turn one of my biggest fears into one of my most beautiful memories.

-Amber A.

We had such a wonderful experience with Calm Birth Collective! Before the birth, we had the chance to meet all the doulas, and we felt so cared for and supported by each one. As first-time parents, we especially appreciated Laura and Carson’s birth class. Our biggest fear was feeling unprepared, but after taking the class, we felt confident and informed. Their knowledge, experience, and warm approach put us at ease—it honestly felt like learning from friends.

Chelsea was our doula on the day of the birth and we could not say enough great things about her. She was such a calming presence, paid attention to even the little things, and made me feel so cared for. She knew just what I needed during labor and was always there to offer physical support, or a reassuring word. Both my husband and I felt so supported the entire time.

We’re so grateful for this amazing team and would highly recommend Calm Birth Collective to anyone looking for a doula!

-Lucia S.

I had a great experience with Calm Birth Collective. I worked with Carson, Laura and Chelsea. Chelsea was my doula on the day of birth, and she was very supportive through my precipitous labor. All of the doulas were so easy to talk to, caring and shared my same philosophy on labor and birth.

They were all very responsive/ prompt, organized and so so helpful before and after delivery. It’s always a breath of fresh air to have the kind of support they give, highly recommend!

-Jessica G., NP-BC

Carson was our doula for the birth of our first baby. She reached out a couple times in the last couple weeks to make sure I was doing ok and then came to our house when I was in active labor and stayed with me through a hospital transfer from a birthing center after my baby was born. She was the exact type of presence you would want in a birthing room. Calm, supportive, and able to inherently know when you need her and helped my husband with tips on how he can be there for me.

She brought the knowledge we lacked since this was our first baby, and made me feel like I was the strong, empowered woman I am during the hardest times, even when my confidence was faltering. Thank you so much for being the exact person we needed through labor!

-Charlie S.

I can’t imagine what my birth would have been like without Carson. She was so precious and supportive, like a sister and a doula. She was both. I know Carson does this because she is passionate about it and I was able to confirm that during my birth. She was very patient and gave me the extra push I needed. Carson was the only person in the room that knew my tone had changed when it was time to push. She was able to inform the rest of the team and they got me into a tub where I pushed my precious boy out. She was with me through the hardest parts of my labor and was a huge advocate for my health. She made all the difference.

She then came to my house for a postpartum visit and gave me the best advice. Not to be dramatic but I would pay any amount to have Carson by my side during an unmedicated birth. The Smith family is eternally grateful to Carson and her doula magic!

​-Gris S.

As a first time mom, I was so happy to have Carson at my birth. She was the constant calm for my husband and I during my 5-day labor. She was so knowledgeable about birth and calmed my anxiety by informing us on the different stages of labor, while constantly empowering me. I was very supported throughout my entire delivery and she checked on me in the days and weeks after while I was postpartum. I can’t thank her enough for being there for my husband and I.

-SuAnna S.