Laura Hermann
Birth & Family Doula
English-speaking Doula
Pfaffenhofen | Munich | Freising | Ingolstadt | Dachau
Whole Family Support
Birth is a shared journey. I support not just the person giving birth, but the partners, siblings, and the entire family growing around them. My role is to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered in the choices you make. I want to help replace fear with knowledge, so you can learn to trust your body, believe in yourself, and work towards the birth that feels right for you. But birth doesn’t only affect the person giving birth. I also help partners understand how they can offer meaningful, practical, and emotional support before, during, and after birth, so they can feel confident in their role and truly part of the experience. And when there are siblings, I help them understand pregnancy and birth, talk about what is changing, and prepare for what it means to welcome a new person into their family. Every family looks different, and that is something I embrace. My support is inclusive, respectful, and welcoming of all identities, relationships, genders, sexualities, cultures, and backgrounds. There is no single 'right' way to give birth and no single 'right' way to be a family. My role is to listen to what matters to you, support the choices that are right for you, and be there for your family as you grow.
My Whole-Family Approach
For you
Helping the person giving birth replace fear with knowledge, understand their choices, trust their body and approach birth with confidence.
For your partner
Helping partners understand what is happening and giving them practical ways to offer emotional and physical support before, during and after birth.
For siblings
Helping children understand pregnancy, birth, the arrival of their new sibling and how their family is going to change.
About Me
As an expat living in Germany, I bring a warm, open-minded perspective to birth and family support. With my own journey as a mother of three, I combine professional doula training with lived experience to create an inclusive, welcoming space for every family. My approach is grounded in knowledge and confidence, helping you feel empowered to make the choices that are right for you and your whole family.
My support is inclusive, respectful, and welcoming of all identities, relationships, and backgrounds.
Common Questions
What does a doula do?
A doula provides continuous, non-medical support to help you feel informed, confident, and empowered in every choice you make during your birth and postpartum transition.
Is a doula the same as a midwife?
No. Midwives are medical professionals trained to supervise births and provide clinical care. Doulas are trained in birth preparation and offer emotional and physical support to help you feel safe and informed.
Does a doula replace my partner?
Not at all. I work alongside your partner to help them understand how they can offer meaningful, practical, and emotional support before, during, and after birth.
How can you help my partner?
I help partners understand what is happening during birth so they can feel confident in their role and truly be part of the experience.
How can you prepare siblings?
I help children understand pregnancy and birth, talk about what is changing, and prepare them for the arrival of their new sibling and how their family is going to grow.
What if I want an epidural or Caesarean?
My support is inclusive and respectful of all choices. I help you learn to trust your body and believe in yourself, regardless of the medical path you choose.
What if my birth plans change?
Birth plans are fluid. I am here to help you navigate changes with confidence and knowledge, ensuring you feel informed and supported at every step.
Do you only support one particular type of birth?
No. I support all types of birth, including home births, hospital births, and water births. My role is to listen to what matters to you and support the choices that are right for your family.
Let’s get to know each other
Finding the right person to have beside you during such an important time is personal.
Book your free 30-minute connection call. A relaxed, no-obligation chat to get to know each other and see how I can support you and your family.