Testimonial for Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
I cannot recommend Laura highly enough for her services as an educator and a doula. We took Laura's class after hearing she was the best around and knew immediately after meeting her for the first time that we wanted her to be our doula. Laura is just one of those people that you immediately feel at ease with by her warmth and down-to-earth personality, but also have tremendous respect for her depth of knowledge in her field and her level of experience. It really gives you another sense of confidence to have her on your side rooting for you and walking you through this exciting yet frightening experience in your life.
What I am most thankful to Laura for is the way she facilitated the experience that my husband and I had together during our daughter's birth. Laura was the strong, yet silent, presence in the room. She guided my husband to do exactly what I needed him to do. I can't imagine how it would've been had she not been there to make sure everyone was doing everything to make me more comfortable and to encourage my husband when I needed him to be there for me or to take a step back. It was seamless and even magic at times. My husband credits her with making our labor a beautiful time together...and I have to say he is not easily impressed! Till this day we use some of her relaxing tools (hello hot rice sock!).
I am now expecting my second child, but unfortunately, living accross the country. I have half a mind to fly Laura to be here by our side. She even took the time recently, almost two years after my daughter's birth, to talk me through some of the options I now have. I couldn't be more appreciative.
-Fernanda White
June 22, 2015
Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
Holistic Beginnings,LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
