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Laura Laird

Franklin,MA

Summary

Enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant in-training with hands-on experience in Labor and Delivery and talent for navigating challenges. Brings problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, compassion, communication and cooperation. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Childbirth Educator

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated comprehensive childbirth education classes for diverse audiences, enhancing knowledge and confidence in expectant parents,
  • Led workshops on prenatal care topics, fostering interactive discussions that empowered attendees to make informed choices during labor and delivery.
  • Connected clients with valuable local resources such as support groups or lactation consultants, promoting overall well-being during the perinatal period.

Certified Childbirth Educator

Milford Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead teacher for several childbirth education classes, both virtual and in person, weekly and weekend intensives. Also, responsible for monthly new parent support group and community outreach classes for local schools.

Childbirth Doula, DONA

Beautiful Beginnings Childbirth
01.2021 - Current
  • Support laboring individuals through continuous emotional and physical comfort measures during childbirth.
  • Guide postpartum families in newborn care techniques and recovery strategies to enhance well-being.
  • Connect families with community resources such as lactation consultants, pediatricians or social services when additional support was needed beyond my scope of practice as a doula.

Home Educator / Parent Teacher / Administrator

01.2008 - Current
  • Have been the lead educator for my children at home for the last 16 years. Responsibilities include researching and organizing curriculum, supplies, labs, and extracurriculars. Have taught all grades K-12 as well as led cooperatives and teaching classes for other homeschooled students in the Metrowest area.

Director

New England Chapel / Big Kids Zone
06.2017 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for children’s programming for ages birth through 5th grade, including curriculum, environments, training and organizing volunteers, providing support and special programs to equip and educate parents and caregivers. Responsibilities also include communication and social media engagement for volunteers and families.

Bradley Childbirth Educator

07.2008 - 07.2012
  • Certified Bradley Natural Childbirth Educator. Taught Bradley Method courses for families on the North Shore in Massachusetts and in the greater Chicago area.

Education

MDiv -

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
S. Hamilton, MA
05.1999

B.A. - Public Relations

University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
05.1993

Certification

  • CNA - Nursing Assistant in Training, certification expected Nov 2025
  • Spinning Babies Workshop, March 2024
  • Boston Association for Childbirth Education, BCCE Certified, June 2022
  • DONA International Birth Doula, January 2024
  • DONA International Breastfeeding Workshop for Professionals, January 2021
  • Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Certification, AAHCC Certified, July 2008-2012

Timeline

Certified Childbirth Educator

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Certified Childbirth Educator

Milford Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Childbirth Doula, DONA

Beautiful Beginnings Childbirth
01.2021 - Current

Director

New England Chapel / Big Kids Zone
06.2017 - 08.2021

Bradley Childbirth Educator

07.2008 - 07.2012

Home Educator / Parent Teacher / Administrator

01.2008 - Current

B.A. - Public Relations

University of Evansville

MDiv -

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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