The
Village
ADVOcate
Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, or postpartum, you don’t have to walk this path alone.
The Village Advocate is a coaching and consulting practice that supports individuals and families from preconception through early parenthood. The work is grounded in public health education and advocacy, with a mission to strengthen the village around every family and make early parenthood feel less overwhelming and more supported.
Lauren’s background in hospital and health care systems informs her commitment to family centered support, and her work brings together public health education, perinatal mental health coaching, and responsive pediatric sleep and development guidance. The Village Advocate offers evidence informed, compassionate care that is practical, accessible, and rooted in advocacy for families.
Lauren specializes in supporting those navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy after loss, postpartum adjustment, and the emotional and developmental transitions of early parenthood.
What The Village Advocate Offers
Perinatal Mental Health Coaching
Compassionate, evidence-based
coaching for individuals & families navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
Pediatric Sleep & Development Support
Guidance for families with infants & young children who want to understand sleep in a developmentally appropriate way.
Professional Consulting
& Trainings
Webinars, trainings, and consulting for organizations, providers, & workplaces who want to better support maternal, child, & family health.
Hi, I’m Lauren.
I’m a public health professional, maternal health advocate, perinatal behavioral health coach, and pediatric sleep and development practitioner. I support individuals and families across the full family building journey, from trying to conceive through early childhood.
My work is grounded in a simple belief, when caregivers are healthy and supported, families thrive. Mental health, fertility, sleep, early development, and caregiver wellbeing are deeply connected, yet they are too often treated as separate issues. I created The Village Advocate to offer compassionate, evidence informed support that sees the whole picture.
My path here is both professional and personal. My journey to motherhood included infertility and loss, and becoming a mother during the pandemic clarified my purpose and strengthened my commitment to maternal and child health advocacy. Today, I bring together public health expertise, perinatal mental health support, and pediatric sleep and developmental guidance to help people feel informed, supported, and less alone.
You deserve care that feels human, connected, and grounded in trust. I would be honored to be part of your village.
Lauren is certified in Pediatric Sleep & Development and Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching.
Mission
Providing compassionate education, advocacy, and support to empower individuals at every stage of family building and early parenthood.
Vision
A world where every person building a family has access to the guidance, care, and community they need to thrive.