Lauren Archer
I'm Lauren, a thirty something mama to two. As a birthworker, I bring non-judgemental and unbiased support to families of all shapes and sizes. I am passionate about spreading how important care is for every parent including families that grow via surrogacy and adoption and support all families, regardless of race, religion, or gender. I started my birthwork career in 2016 after being a career nanny for almost a decade. Since 2019, I shifted my focus onto lactation, specializing in oral restrictions - feeding babies is something I truly feel so incredibly passionate about! I am a research nerd so education around the “why” and “how” allows me to leave families with the confidence and knowledge to make informed decisions. To say that this work is a passion of mine just isn’t enough - birthwork lives in my soul and I am so fortunate to not only be able to help families on their journeys but also love every minute of it while I do.
Currently lactation is about 90% of my practice and I have the pleasure of attending out of hospital births and being able to capture the magic of the moment - I have a background in telecommunications and my father was a photojournalist for 40 years so it feels so special to be able to bring that love into the birth space.
You can learn more about my doula style and my life on my Instagram - @loveofalittleone
My wonderful husband and I had our first child, lovingly nicknamed Cubby, in April 2017 and our second, Bunny, in August 2023
Trusted Partners
Comprehensive care is very important to me. So is making lives easier!! Below are some of my trusted partners that work with me and my clients in an integrated way. Check them out - I think they’re rad and so will you!
Placenta Encapsulator:
Adela Mora
Adela’s passion for all things birth started in 2016 after she learned she was pregnant with her son. She completely immersed herself in anything, and everything she could find. Through her pregnancy and postpartum journey she realized that there were challenges with being a birthing person. Aside from physical and hormonal challenges, navigating care and her choices - really her rights - wasn't as clear cut as she expected it to be.
Through her own experience she learned of the vast discrepancies in care, and the ease with which birthing people are TOLD they need to do x,y, and z - instead of being given a CHOICE. In speaking to other birthing people, she realized nearly all birthing people want to be empowered and supported during this time. Her passion is to empower others, and be part of a greater movement to enhance care for all birthing people from all walks of life.
She believe all births are beautiful, and so incredibly powerful. She’s here to hold space, honor that intimate moment, and remind you of how bad-ass you are.
To learn more about Adela, click HERE
Placenta Encapsulator & Reiki Healer: Krizia Anne
Krizia considers herself blessed to have found such a fulfilling career. After giving birth to her son in 2016 and having the unforgettable support from her partner and doula/mentor, she fell in love with everything birth and babies. She did my training with Carriage House Birth in 2017 and she officially founded her business in 2018. She loves working with expectant mothers/fathers and their families to help them navigate the birth and labor process. She looks at each new birth as a unique experience and in return she provides mothers, fathers and families with the encouragement and motivation they need.
To learn more about Krizia, click HERE
Chef & Nutritionist: Mackenzie Richmond
Mackenzie is an LA-Native whose passion for nutrition was sparked from a young age. After being diagnosed with congenital heart disease as a child, her awareness was heightened. As a teenager, she made the not-so-trendy move to switch to a plant-based diet after promising herself that she would be in control of her health to the best of her ability. She has tried every veg-centric health craze out there! Her focus on wellness bloomed after she attended a top plant-based culinary school and then went on to become a lead instructor. Through her experiences traveling, researching, working as a private chef, and attaining a certification in holistic nutrition, she has immersed herself in new ideas about food, health, and wellness. She thrives while creating new recipes to nourish both the internal and external body. Her goal is to get you EXCITED about health and cooking delicious, vibrant meals for yourself + loved ones!
She is a plant-focused chef and a certified holistic nutritionist. She leads workshops, provides personalized meal plans and nutrition support, and creates content that approaches health + wellness in an accessible way.
To learn more about Mackenzie, click HERE
Nutrition: Yasmeen Lee
Yasmeen is a Holistic Nutritionist, Health Coach, and single-mama of a creative (and opinionated) Virgo toddler. After developing some chronic health issues at a young age, she found herself obsessively researching and applying a holistic approach to her own healing; Which eventually led her to furthering her education in Nutrition, and helping others with an unbiased and practical approach to optimal wellbeing. Once she became a parent, her research obsession shifted to all things pregnancy + birth, postpartum, and parenthood– and she began to research, write, and create content for a local Birth Center and online education platform. She then redirected her professional focus to Infant and Toddler Nutrition by educating families through her online community for the last 2+ years.
After attending and supporting a friend through labor and postpartum, she discovered a passion for helping families navigate this time of their lives in a more tangible way; which has led her here!
To learn more about her personally– check out her Instagram // @yasmeen_lee
Chiropractor & Pelvic floor specialist: Dr. Eileen Abrahamian
Meet Dr. Eileen! She is an ambitious Chiropractor who was born and raised in Glendale, CA where she currently practices. Dr. Eileen attended University of California San Diego for her undergraduate, where she attained her B.A. degree in Psychology. Taking no time off, Dr. Eileen followed her passion knowing exactly what professional career she wanted to pursue. She continued her education and graduated from Los Angeles Chiropractic College where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She then specialized in a specific Upper Cervical technique, and is a certified QSM3 doctor, she is also Webster technique certified through the ICPA, and a BIRTHFIT Regional Director.
Dr. Eileen was inspired at a young age to pursue Chiropractic after personally experiencing the amazing benefits and impact it had on her life. Dr. Eileen worked hard and decided to chase her dream of helping others regain their health through Chiropractic!
Dr. Eileen specializes in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric bodies.
To learn more about Dr. Eileen, click HERE
Chiropractor & Pelvic Floor Specialist: Dr. Allison Adams
Dr. Allison Adams was born and raised in Southern California. She received her B.S. degree in Human Biology from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City. Dr. Adams continued her education and went on to earn a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Los Angeles Chiropractic College (Southern California University of Health Sciences) where she graduated on the dean’s list. Throughout graduate school she served on many executive boards for student body clubs, attended multiple seminars nationwide, volunteered at the Venice Family Clinic in Santa Monica, and interned at CSUN's Student Health Center and Sports Medicine Clinic where she was trained in treating Division 1 athletes with various injuries. Dr. Adams is certified in many techniques and continues her education in pursuing more certifications to benefit her community. She has also served on mission trips with the most recent traveling to Lima, Peru and adjusting over 500 poverty stricken people. “Being able to treat patients 4 months to 91 years old was a life changing experience that I will never forget.”
She has also trained to treat children with neuro-developmental concerns such as Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more. Dr. Adams enjoys helping families feel better and live better by focusing on a healthy nervous system.
Dr. Adams is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. She also holds numerous certifications such as The Webster Technique: a chiropractic technique specific for pregnant women, Activator Methods technique, GRASTON Technique, and Rocktape FMT. Dr. Adams is also a BirthFit Professional Provider and an OnBaseU Baseball/Softball Hitting Certified Professional.
To learn more about Dr. Allison, click HERE
Pediatric dentist & tongue tie specialist: Dr. Bethany Kum
Born and raised in the Pasadena area, Dr. Bethany Kum was first trained as a dental hygienist and later decided to follow in her father's footsteps by becoming a dentist. She admired her dad’s passion and dedication and knew she had found her calling in dentistry. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Bethany was asked to teach dental and hygiene students as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She has taught at USC's clinics located on Skid Row and still currently works with USC's Mobile Dental Clinic and the mobile clinics with Queenscare that travel to different LAUSD schools, providing care to children.
Dr. Bethany is passionate about educating her patients in an effort to empower them to help prevent dental diseases and infection. As a mother, she has first-hand experience with educating kids on proper oral hygiene- so if you have questions, she is happy to provide advice! Her philosophy is to provide conservative, minimally invasive treatment and is passionate about continuing education. She hopes that by staying up-to-date on the latest dental techniques, she will be able to continue to make her practice the best it can be.
Dr. Bethany is excited to be adding the LightScalpel CO-2 laser to her practice in helping those with tethered oral tissues. Her studies have been very focused in understanding tethered oral tissues and the impacts it can have during oral development, breastfeeding, and with your overall quality of life. She understands that releasing any tethered oral tissues is only one part of a successful treatment outcome and will be happy to assemble a team of other providers to help along the way.
To learn more about Dr. Bethany, click HERE
pediatric dentist & tongue tie specialist: Dr. Chelsea pinto
Dr. Chelsea Pinto is a general dentist specializing in infant tongue ties at The Breathe Institute in Los Angeles. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry and completed a post-graduate General Practice Residency program. Dr. Pinto’s interest in helping babies with feeding challenges due to oral restrictions turned into an undeniable passion after having her first son and experiencing her own breastfeeding journey.
Dr. Pinto is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals and International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals. When a mother has breastfeeding problems, she should feel confident and comfortable turning to her established system of medical support for help. Dr. Pinto provides CO2 laser frenectomy treatment and is proud to offer a comprehensive approach – educating families on appropriate bodywork therapy, oral motor and breastfeeding support referrals to best address tongue function and its impact on the rest of the body.
To learn more about Dr. Chelsea, click HERE
Certified massage therapist: lauren Martinez
Lauren Martinez is a Certified Massage Therapist based in Orange County, California. She graduated from National Holistic Institute in 2014 and has been practicing therapeutic massage for eight years at spas, chiropractic offices, events and in-home.
During her pregnancy with her son, Lauren had a rock star team in her network-midwives, chiropractors, nutritionists and massage therapists. After having her son in 2018, inspired by the team that so lovingly cradled her through pregnancy, she began pursuing birth work. Through her doula courses, Lauren became especially passionate about filling the gap during the postpartum transition and decided to dive deeper into postpartum and prenatal bodywork. She has been specializing in both for the last three years and looks forward to serving you and your family at The Mama Root!
To learn more about Lauren, click HERE