Testimonial for Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
When I signed up for doula training in 2024, I hoped to walk away with the basics. What I didn't expect was to find an instructor who would shape not just my practice, but the way I think about this work entirely. Laura DePasquale gave me that.
From the very first session, it was clear that Laura brings something rare to her teaching: a genuine depth of knowledge paired with a true heart for the work. The evidence-based information she shared was thorough and thoughtful, and I felt completely grounded in the "why" behind everything we learned. That kind of foundation matters so much when you're supporting families during one of the most vulnerable and transformative moments of their lives.
What surprised me most was how much Laura also prepared us for the business side of being a doula. This is something many trainings overlook, and it made such a difference. Since completing the DONA training, I've had the opportunity to network with doulas from a variety of backgrounds, and I've been able to share the practical guidance Laura gave us about running a professional, sustainable practice. The fact that her teachings have rippled outward that way says everything.
I am genuinely and deeply grateful for everything Laura shared with our group. Anyone who has the opportunity to train with her is truly lucky, and I don't use that word lightly. She is the kind of teacher who stays with you long after the workshop ends, and I am a better doula because of her.
-Taylor Clarke-Cameron
June 14, 2026
Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
Holistic Beginnings,LLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3200
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $75
