Laura Hermann
Birth & Family Doula
English-speaking Doula
Pfaffenhofen | Munich | Freising | Ingolstadt | Dachau
Three boys, three births, and a whole lot of learning
I'm Laura, originally from the UK, now living in Germany, and most importantly, mum to three wonderful, chaotic, completely different boys who have taught me more about life, love, patience and myself than I ever thought possible.
My journey into motherhood has been anything but one-size-fits-all. My three boys came into the world through three very different birth experiences, across two countries, including a hospital birth, a peaceful homebirth and an induction. Each experience shaped me in its own way, teaching me something new about my body, my choices, my strength and the importance of feeling safe, informed, heard and supported.
Breastfeeding all three of my children has also been a huge part of my journey. It's something that has brought me incredible closeness and joy, and I am
Just days after giving birth to my first son – a moment of sheer exhaustion, uncertainty, and complete love.
exceptionally proud of my breastfeeding journeys. And then, of course, there's motherhood itself.
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The sleepless nights, the endless questions, the moments of wondering whether you're doing anything right, the all-encompassing love, the loss and rediscovery of your own identity, the sometimes overwhelming expectations of others, and the constant balancing act of looking after everyone else while trying not to forget yourself.
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Motherhood has been the most wonderful, challenging, exhausting and transformative experience of my life. It has changed me as a person and changed the way I see the world.
My Story
A passion that started long before becoming a doula
My interest in pregnancy, birth and supporting families began long before I ever considered becoming a doula.
Back in the UK, I was accepted onto a university midwifery degree programme. I was incredibly excited about the opportunity to turn something I felt so passionate about into a career.
But life had other plans.
In 2018, we unexpectedly relocated to Germany for my husband's job, and my plans to study midwifery had to be put aside. What I didn't realise at the time was that this move, and everything that followed, would eventually lead me towards a different but equally meaningful path into birth support.
Finding my way without a village
Moving to another country brings plenty of adventures, but becoming and being a mother far away from your familiar support network is a completely different challenge.
There's a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. I don't think I truly understood just how important that village was until I found myself without one.
Being a mother in a foreign country, away from family, old friends and the people you would naturally turn to for reassurance, advice or simply a helping hand, can be incredibly lonely.
Even with a loving and supportive partner, there are times when you're very much on your own. When your partner is at work, the baby won't settle, you're exhausted, and you just need someone to tell you that what you're experiencing is normal. Someone who will listen without judgement, offer practical help, or simply make you a cup of tea and let you talk.
Navigating conception, pregnancy, birth and early motherhood in a different country also means finding your way through unfamiliar healthcare systems, different cultural expectations and often a language barrier.
I've experienced firsthand how overwhelming that can feel, particularly at such a vulnerable time in your life when you're already going through so many physical, mental and emotional changes.
And I've realised something incredibly important along the way:
Nobody should have to navigate pregnancy, birth or early parenthood feeling alone.
Turning my experiences into something meaningful
Over the years, my own experiences have only strengthened the passion for birth support that first led me towards midwifery.
I've come to understand that a positive birth experience isn't necessarily about where or how you give birth. It's about being listened to, respected, informed and supported. It's about understanding your options and feeling confident that your voice matters.
And that support shouldn't suddenly stop once your baby arrives.
The early days and weeks of parenthood can be beautiful, but boy can they also be messy, emotional, confusing, lonely and incredibly demanding. Having someone alongside you who can offer reassurance, practical guidance, a listening ear or someone who is just there, can make an enormous difference.
Eventually, I realised that the experiences which had challenged me the most were also the ones that had given me a very clear sense of purpose, deepened my passion for birthwork, and inspired me to become the support that I had so very badly needed.
My original dream of supporting people through pregnancy and birth had never really gone away. It had simply evolved.
Becoming a doula feels like finding my way back to something I've always wanted to do, but with a whole new understanding of what meaningful support really looks like.
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The kind of support I wish everyone could have.
Today, my passion is to be part of that village for other families.
I want to offer the kind of support I know can make such a difference: someone to listen, someone to answer questions, someone to help you explore your options, someone who can help you find your voice, and someone who genuinely cares about how you are feeling throughout the journey.
I also believe that birth and the arrival of a new baby are experiences that affect the entire family. Partners need support too. Older siblings have their own emotions, questions and worries. Every family has its own needs, values, dynamics and idea of what a positive experience looks like.
That's why my approach to doula work is centred not just around birth, but around the whole family.
I'm not here to tell you how you should give birth, how you should feed your baby, or what kind of parent you should be. I'm here to help you find the information, confidence and support to make the decisions that feel right for you. I can support you before, during and after birth, in whatever way that looks like for you.
Whether you're preparing to welcome your first baby or adding another little person to an already busy household, whether you're far away from family and friends, or simply looking for an extra layer of support, I would love to be part of your village.
Please remember: everyone deserves to feel heard, respected and supported as they begin this new chapter.
Your birth. Your family. Your choices.
Heart & Philosophy
Informed Autonomy
I trust your intuition while providing evidence-based facts for every decision.
Natural Rhythms
Advocating for homebirthing and breastfeeding while honoring what fits your unique path.
Your Sacred Circle
Commitment to your birth, your family, your choices, and your peace in all environments.
Journey to Birth Work
My Midwifery Education
NHS Training in the UK
Moving & Settling in Germany
Relocated for Family in 2012
Pursuing My Long-Held Doula Passion
Certified Birth Support 2023
Raising My Children First
Berlin, 2024