Hi friend, I’m Lou.

I’m glad you’ve found your way here. ❤

Birth work found me after my own transformative experiences of becoming a mother. Like you, I wear many hats—wife, mother of two, certified childbirth educator, mentor and facilitator with Birthing from Within, breastfeeding specialist, and postpartum companion.

Some say birth has a way of cracking us wide open, revealing strength and grace we didn’t know we carried. My two births—one an induced hospital birth, the other a planned home birth—each taught me something about resilience, faith, and the power of support. These lessons continue to guide my work and my walk with Christ as I navigate the beautiful ebbs and flows of motherhood and service.

I believe in love-affirming introspection, and in creating spaces where stories can be shared and held with tenderness. Along with my husband and children, I make my home in Northern Virginia.

Some of the best but undernourished tools used in the birth journey?

Well Worth Watering celebrates the anticipation and transformation of birth by nurturing families through every stage of the childbearing year. Our offerings include soulful childbirth classes, personalized lactation support, and postpartum care designed to honor the full journey of parenthood—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Based in North Springfield, Virginia, I work closely with families in the Northern Virginia and DMV area, providing in-home, private birth classes and postpartum support tailored to the unique needs of each parent and child. For those outside the local area, my online childbirth classes bring evidence-based education, reflective exercises, and practical tools into homes across the country.

Well Worth Watering values the wisdom of story, the power of connection, and the importance of creating supportive spaces where parents can feel seen, heard, and empowered. Drawing on my experiences as a mother, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Birthing from Within educator and mentor, I guide families with compassion, insight, and practical guidance so they can approach birth and early parenthood with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, navigating the postpartum season, or seeking guidance on breastfeeding and infant care, I’m here to walk alongside you—offering encouragement, education, and thoughtful support every step of the way.

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Groups I’VE TRAINED WITH:

Birthing from Within
CCE (Childbirth Educator/Mentor Certification)
Completed: October 5, 2021

Divine Birth Wisdom
Grandma’s Hands Level 1: Pregnancy, Postpartum Herbs and Nutrition in the Southern Tradition
Certificate completed: May 7, 2021

Grandma’s Hands Level 2: Deep Time (7-week Intensive)
Certificate completed: October 28, 2022

Infant CPR Training with Momease Alexandria
Training completed: December 17, 2022

Lactation Education Resources
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Certificate earned: July 21, 2025