Lori is certified as a Postpartum Doula, Baby Carrier Consultant, and Breastfeeding Educator. As a self-proclaimed nerd and avid learner, Lori has attended additional trainings, seminars, and conferences on perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, trauma informed care, and pregnancy and infant loss and all things new born care. She is also a co-owner of a small, home lactation cookie company, BareMama. Lori holds an MS Ed in Higher Education, a BA in Sociology, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies.
Lori is deeply passionate about helping families as they welcome a new baby home, be it their first or their fourth. She believes families come in many forms and focuses on empowering and uplifting each of them with caring hands-on support and evidence-based information and resources. Lori loves supporting families in those early months as they embrace their journey and find their voice, strength, and confidence as parents.
When she is not working, baking, or surviving real life with her own not-so-small children, Lori volunteers with several local organizations working to improve the lives of Central Texas parents and their families.