Lindsey Thompson

Owner & Founder of Doulas of Lansing

Hi, I’m Lindsey.

I’m a doula, childbirth educator, agency owner, mom to two sons, lifelong learner, and someone who has always been fascinated by people, communication, and the ways we connect with one another.

I have often been the person people come to when they need someone who will truly listen, help them sort through information, and make even complicated situations feel a little more manageable. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and understood is at the heart of meaningful support, and that belief has shaped both who I am and the way I approach my work with families.

I believe every family deserves to feel informed, heard, and supported as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood. Birth is a deeply personal experience, and my role is not to tell you what your birth should look like or make decisions for you. My role is to center your voice, help you understand your options, and support you in making choices that align with your values, your needs, and the experience you hope to have.

My connection to birth work began more than three decades ago, long before I ever knew the word doula existed. Over the years, my curiosity about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the transition into parenthood continued to grow through my own experiences as a parent and through supporting the families around me.

After experiencing the difference that having a doula made during my own birth experience, I knew I wanted to help other families feel that same sense of support, confidence, and being truly cared for. I completed my formal labor and postpartum doula training through DONA in 2014, completed additional labor doula training through ProDoula in 2015, earned my ProDoula Labor Doula Certification in 2016, and have continued expanding my education through additional professional training, including certification with Lifespan Doulas.

Since beginning my professional doula journey, I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, and the many transitions that come with welcoming a baby.

One of the things families often share with me is that they feel safe with me. They tell me they feel comfortable asking questions, sharing their worries, and talking through things they may not feel comfortable saying anywhere else. Birth and parenting can bring excitement, uncertainty, unexpected decisions, and sometimes difficult conversations. I love helping families navigate those moments with calm, compassion, and confidence.

I especially enjoy supporting families who feel anxious about birth, who want extra preparation, who have experienced challenges in the past, or who benefit from individualized communication and support. One of my strengths is helping people take information that feels overwhelming and turning it into something understandable, approachable, and empowering.

My work does not end when a baby arrives. I believe the postpartum period is one of the most important and often overlooked times when families need support. We were never meant to navigate this transition alone, and I believe in helping families build the village they deserve.

Through postpartum doula support, I provide practical, hands-on care that helps families rest, recover, and adjust to life with a new baby. This may include newborn care, feeding support, helping parents gain confidence, and overnight care that allows a parent to get much-needed sleep while knowing their baby is being cared for. I also support families in understanding their baby’s needs and finding realistic approaches that work for their unique family.

As the owner and founder of Doulas of Lansing, I have had the privilege of building a collaborative team of doulas who share a commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed, and personalized care. My goal has always been to create an environment where families receive exceptional support while doulas have opportunities to grow, learn, and build meaningful careers doing work they love.

Outside of birth work, I’m a lifelong learner who loves understanding people, communication, and the stories that shape who we are. I have a creative side that shows up in my love of graphic design, typography, and thoughtful details. I have a particular appreciation for the ampersand and have collected quite a few over the years. To me, the ampersand represents connection, which is at the heart of so much of what I do: connecting families with information, support, confidence, and the people who help them along their journey.

At home, life is full with my two sons, who have grown into two amazing young men at very different stages of life, our goofy dog, and all the conversations, laughter, and everyday moments that come with family life. Being a parent continues to teach me that supporting families is not just about welcoming a baby; it is about understanding the many seasons of growth, change, and connection that follow.

I’m also a big fan of Friends, good conversations, learning new things, and exploring the many ways we can better understand and support one another.

Whether I am supporting a family directly, teaching childbirth education, mentoring doulas, or supporting the growth of Doulas of Lansing, my goal remains the same: to help families feel prepared, empowered, and confident as they step into this life-changing experience.