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Laura Wadek

Centered Spirit Birth Services

Union, NJ   Service range 40 miles I would prefer to be able to drive easily to wherever you need me so as to avoid in hiccups with traveling.

https://www.centeredspiritbirth.com/

Birth Fee

$800

Birth Fee

$800


Birth Doula Experience

8 years and 30 births attended


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, March 2015

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 4

Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals
We can discuss where you’re currently choosing to give birth and discuss my experiences therein (if that applies). You can decide if we are a good fit from there.

Attends birth center births? Some Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Home births preferred


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Acupressure
  • Aromatherapy
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Prenatal or postnatal massage
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • Reiki
  • Vaginal steam/peristeam services
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Advocate on PoppySeed Health app. where women can logon, create an account and receive remote support.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Fee Details

My fees include at least 2 prenatal appts excluding our initial meeting/ contract signing (should you feel we are a good fit), my presence for the entirety of your active labor (4cm dilation & on), support through phone or text during early labor, support for at least an hour after the birth to ensure your transition to family bonding time is smooth & help with breastfeeding and at least 1 post-partum appointment up to 6 weeks after the birth. I also offer your choice of either a personalized painting or birth story as a gift for choosing me and to seal our personal/ professional relationship at the end of our contract.

Service Area

Union, NJ Service range 40 miles I would prefer to be able to drive easily to wherever you need me so as to avoid in hiccups with traveling.

Client Testimonials for Laura Wadek

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Liz Shults

6/29/2018

Laura was my doula for my second birth, a VBAC. She was wonderful! She was generous with her time and knowledge during our prenatal appointmets, and I felt very prepared to go into labor. She was texting back and forth with me as I reached and passed my due date, helping to keep me sane. When I did go into labor, she was ready to join us whenever we felt we needed her. She was prepared, grounded, calm, comforting, and very encouraging when she joined us. I had a 24 hour labor/delivery and she was right by my side for anything I might have needed: sips of coconut water, hand-fanning, counter pressure, a hand to hold, and encouraging words. We DID achieve my dream birth! An unmedicated, natural VBAC. She has since been in touch with me to ensure I have ample support in the post pardum period. Thank you Laura, you have been amazing and I highly recommend you to everyone!

Jazmin Arce Ruiz

10/24/2016

Laura was wonderful! She set up a few appointments with me before the labor to share lots of helpful information and techniques with me which made me feel very prepared for the birth. As I went into labor, she was by my side coaching me, cheering me on, and gave me great massages which made me feel so comfortable and supported through it all. I couldn't have done it without her!

Birth Availability for Laura Wadek

= Available. Calendar last updated: 05-04-2026

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