Testimonial for Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
I cannot imagine my birth without Laura. This was my 3rd birth and my second VBAC. She was everything a doula should be - kind, understanding, amazing at keeping me calm, and always just what to say. I loved the preparation classes with her and my husband - but she was just incredible when it came time for labor. She knew just what to do, what positions to try, and how to get things moving for me during my labor. I had a tough labor and Laura was simply amazing through it all. My favorite part about Laura was how she would gently touch my forehead during the most painful contractions so that I remembered to relax. She also recognized before the doctor even realized it that my baby had shifted positions and was facing posterior. And the best reward - I have this incredible baby that I birthed - and will remind me each day I look at him how I was able to accomplish this miracle - thanks to Laura's help!!
My first VBAC was almost accidental - I had so wanted a natural birth with baby #1 that when I got to the hospital for baby #2, I was so calm and relaxed (because I was anticipating a c-section) that I was actually able to have a VBAC! However, when I got to about 20 weeks with my third baby, I started to panic because I was so nervous I'd be back in the same boat that I had been in with baby #1, so wanting a natural birth, that I would freak out and end up with a c-section. That's when I realized I needed a doula to help me through this. And not just any Doula - I needed the best possible Doula who has seen everything and was ready for anything. Laura was that for me - and as a VBAC I had to fight off a few doctors in the process again - but it was all worth it. Having her by my side made me feel like I could do it - and I sure did it! Thanks Laura!!
-Rena Shapiro
June 08, 2014
Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
Holistic Beginnings,LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
