Laurel Bay Connell, M.A., provides prenatal and postpartum emotional support, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the mother’s heart. Blending her master’s degree in clinical psychology and experience as a counselor with her work as a doula, childbirth educator and mother, Laurel counsels and inspires individuals as they emerge as parents. By bringing awareness to the new mother’s body, mind and heart, she creates a holistic approach to sustaining emotional wellness in pregnancy and beyond. Laurel sees private clients (in person, or by phone or Skype), and facilitates groups and classes at Sunrise Birthing Center in Ventura, California. Visit her online at laurelbayconnell.com.