My husband and I completed the Thrive Mama prenatal class series, and I can’t recommend it enough. The sessions covered everything from the stages of labor and birth to newborn care, breastfeeding, and even creating a routine that supports both mother and baby’s wellness. What I really appreciated was the balance—medical and natural perspectives were both presented in a thoughtful way, and there was a big emphasis on empowerment with medical interventions rather than fear or pressure.
By the end of the series, both of us felt far more knowledgeable and confident—not only about the birth process itself, but also about how to care for our baby and adjust as a family in those first few weeks and beyond.
These classes have given us peace of mind and a sense of preparedness we wouldn’t have gained on our own. It’s such a valuable resource for couples preparing to welcome their little one.Caroline
Classes with Thrive Mama were WONDERFUL! There is so much more information that we now know, so we feel more confident and prepared in our journey to parenthood. She is very real and relatable! She has wonderful booklets for each of her classes that we can keep and plan to take to the hospital. They’re packed with information that we did not learn in other classes we’ve taken. I’m so glad we were able to take these classes!!
My husband and I walked away from each class feeling more empowered and ready for what was ahead. I’m so grateful for Thrive Mama – it truly made my transition into motherhood smoother and so much more joyful! I highly recommend the Thrive Mama classes to any expecting mom!
Anna
If you love Lauren’s tips on Instagram, go ahead and do yourself a favor sign up for the birth classes. There’s tons of information and the handbooks are great for reference after baby comes!
Emily
Thrive Mama was such a gift during my pregnancy! I was so thrilled to have stumbled upon her instagram during my pregnancy and signed up for all four of her prenatal classes. I am a pediatric nurse but I had zero experience with birth or breastfeeding, so I knew I wanted to prepare myself! The courses prepared me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. Not only did I learn the practical side of labor and delivery, but I also gained confidence and peace of mind heading into motherhood. These courses also prepared my husband in so many ways – he took so many notes and was always impressed by what he learned throughout the course series. Lauren is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and made me feel completely supported every step of the way. She even supported me with a lactation visit post birth.
My husband and I walked away from each class feeling more empowered and ready for what was ahead. I’m so grateful for Thrive Mama – it truly made my transition into motherhood smoother and so much more joyful! I highly recommend the Thrive Mama classes to any expecting mom!
Stacey
After my daughter’s tongue and lip tie release Lauren helped us so much! Everything healed perfectly thanks to her recommendations! Being a first time mama isn’t easy so it’s great to have somebody to help you through this!
Kali
We are so thankful for Lauren and her knowledge! If it weren’t for her classes before birth and lactation support after having our baby boy, we wouldn’t know what to do! He had a lot of feeding issues after birth and Lauren came and assessed him and gave us a whole game plan on how to proceed. We feel more confident after visiting with her. Thank you so much!!!
Jade
Lauren is absolutely amazing. She’s very personable and equally knowledgeable and compassionate for each and every situation! She worked with me for months to problem solve my son’s difficulty with nursing. Cannot recommend her enough for all things prenatal and postnatal support and lactation consultations!
Taylor
I recently took four classes on empowered birth, breastfeeding, and CPR, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Lauren has a combination of professional expertise and personal experience, which is exactly what I look for when I’m learning something so important. While the knowledge shared was excellent, it was the hands-on practice that made all the difference. The classes were engaging, informative, and even fun! I highly recommend these classes to anyone looking to deepen their understanding and skills in these essential areas of motherhood.
Lorena
Lauren went above and beyond to help me and my baby throughout my feeding journey. Lauren helped me understand what was going on and how to help feed. We took Thrive Mama’s child safety class and now feel very prepared as our baby starts crawling and eating (we know how to baby proof efficiently and know baby CPR because of this class). I tell all my pregnant friends about Thrive Mama!
Hailey
Lauren is amazing!!! She helped immensely with our breastfeeding start! She saw us just a few days after the birth of our daughter and BF was off to a rough start with lots of painful nipple damage. She created a clear plan to get back on track. I am confident that my BF journey would not be where it is today without her expertise and support. She also made me feel seen as a new mom, which meant the world in such a raw and emotional time. After our first visit, I felt like I could breathe a little easier just having a good plan and support to get to my goals. I would recommend her without hesitation to any new mom trying to figure out the wild journey that is breastfeeding!
Emily
As a first time mom, Lauren (Thrive Mama) has been my saving grace time and time again, toward the end of pregnancy and especially postpartum. My husband and I took her breastfeeding & birth classes during the third trimester, leaving each class so much more confident, comfortable, and informed. I am a NICU nurse, but I absolutely do not know everything about taking care of a baby, especially not my own. Lauren’s classes opened my eyes to so many things and taught me so much, even as a person who takes care of medically complex infants daily. Thanks to her classes and learning what I wanted out of my birth, I was able to advocate for my desired birth plan and meet every single goal I had set forth me pointers (ie. she saw a shallow latch.) Lauren helped me with breastfeeding and came up with a feeding plan to accommodate my son. Thank you, Lauren, for everything, you have made the biggest impact on our family.
Kiersten
Let me tell you, Lauren is so incredibly worth it. Lauren’s class IS ESSENTIAL in my opinion. My husband even learned so much despite already having another baby girl. There are so many things that you are not taught in a traditional hospital class.
There were things I was taught about birth interventions that were at the root of every bad birth story I had heard.
I was so scared to breastfeed despite wanting to because the amount of stories I had heard made it seem like a nightmare.
I now know how to make decisions that will result in a good birth experience and a good experience breast feeding!Sarah
As first time parents, we HIGHLY recommend this class. We went into this class knowing some things but finished the class with so much more peace and knowledge about labor, birth, newborn care, CPR, car seat safety, etc. We love Lauren. She is VERY knowledgeable on these topics and we feel much more confident as first time parents after taking these classes!
Hannah
100% recommend classes with thrive mama to prepare for life with a little one. She was so thorough and thoughtful about the content! One of best investments you could make as you go through pregnancy and beyond is a detailed and evidence based class like this! Don’t hesitate to sign up, you won’t regret it!
Christine
These classes with Lauren were life changing! So much needed information is given. Plus having a booklet for each class to follow along was helpful as we could take notes and have these to refer back to. We learned so much and better understood our options when delivering. I think these classes are 10/10 WAY better than what any hospital or online class could have offered. Thanks Lauren!!
Nicole
Lauren has been a lifesaver for not just one, but for two pregnancy/post-partum periods for me.
From the early days of pregnancy to the late nights breastfeeding my boys Lauren has and continues to provide guidance on how to be successful in my breastfeeding journey and transition into motherhood. She has been reassuring in the very chaotic transition to 2under2!
I truly cannot begin to express enough gratitude to Lauren for her knowledge and willingness to help Mamas in every aspect of motherhood! Her work is a true calling from God.Amber
I can’t say enough great things about Lauren!
She was a game-changer in my breastfeeding journey with my second child. Her wealth of knowledge, not just as a lactation consultant but also as a pediatric nurse, made such a difference.
She offered invaluable advice tailored to my needs. She helped me with practical tips and the confidence to keep going, even when I felt overwhelmed. I highly recommend her to any mom looking for guidance and support!Maddie
Lauren saved my breastfeeding journey!
I saw Lauren a few days after coming home from the hospital with my goal to exclusively nurse and pump. She is very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and makes you feel comfortable.
I highly recommend Lauren for all breastfeeding needs!Savannah
Lauren was a godsend for me when it came to my breastfeeding journey.
She was very attentive to every question and concern I had and gave amazing tips and tricks for me to try. Now my kiddo is able to breastfeed comfortably with less gassiness and fussiness after!
She truly was a game changer for me and my little one!Alex
I cannot recommend Lauren and Thrive Mama highly enough!
Navigating pregnancy and postpartum is stressful enough with the limited resources available to new parents and those resources felt even more scarce in our situation.
Any new or expecting mother would benefit immensely from her compassionate and knowledgeable care.Maggie