Who is Guided Passage?
My name is Laurel Miller. I am a woman with a lifelong passion for birth. I heard the calling to become a doula over 10 years ago and in 2012 I launched Guided Passage to follow that instinct.
Birth to me is a natural process that should be respected and treasured. I understand even the strongest of women need additional emotional and physical support during the childbearing year and particularly in labor.
I am not there to manage or control you, just support you.
Doulas are strong, skilled and compassionate witnesses to women and families. Serving women is my calling, passion and life. I am honored to serve women in all facets of pregnancy from all different walks of life. I want to help you live with intention and encourage bonding with your baby throughout the pregnancy, birth and baby moon period.
Birth to me is a natural process that should be respected and treasured. I understand even the strongest of women need additional emotional and physical support during the childbearing year and particularly in labor.
I am not there to manage or control you, just support you.
Doulas are strong, skilled and compassionate witnesses to women and families. Serving women is my calling, passion and life. I am honored to serve women in all facets of pregnancy from all different walks of life. I want to help you live with intention and encourage bonding with your baby throughout the pregnancy, birth and baby moon period.
What is a Doula to me?
We are women who recognize the importance of childbirth and the lifelong memories that the experience of birth can bring.
We are trained to provide you with evidence based care to encourage your best pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
About Laurel:
I have lived in Tennessee, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri and finally found home in Michigan in 2008.
I met my husband in the fall of 2007 and we were married on Earth Day in 2009.
We have two dogs and four cats, which currently act as our children.
(Yes, If you have questions please read "A DOULA?! But you don't have kids?!)
When I am not attending workshops, training, or assisting families I love to be outdoors.
I love mountain biking, hiking, gardening, swimming, and boating.
I also love cooking and eating!
I love learning about other cultures and their diverse histories.
From foods to traditions I consider myself a "forever student" with the goal to constantly be learning and growing.
I embrace different cultures and those from different situations and walks of life.
I am LGBT friendly, as well as having a long, passionate history with working with teens, children and families; including working with refugee families and doing medical missions.
If you'd like to know more about me, please feel free to email laurel@guidedpassage.com
