Testimonial for Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
My husband and I hired Laura as our doula for my first birth. I was determined to have a natural birth. We took her birthing class over a few weeks to prepare ourselves. That birth did not go as planned, but things beyond our control happened - loss of baby heartbeat etc. After being in labor forever I did end up having to get an epidural which I was so upset about. Not only did Laura help me make peace with that, but I am sure I would have ended up having a c-section had it not been for her. I will forever be grateful for her support, calming words, and knowing exactly what I needed when I was in a position of not being able to know myself. After my son was out of the NICU and we were finally home she insisted I write down the birth exactly as I remembered it. I am so glad she did because you forget so much so quickly and now I have the memory on paper. She also took some pictures that are so special. Few people have that exact moment captured when your baby is first put in your arms. When I got pregnant again 2 years later I knew I was not going thru labor again without her! And this time I was going to get my natural birth! And with her help that is exactly what happened. I was in labor almost just as long as with my first, this time with a baby almost twice as big. In and out of the shower, up, down, on the ball, off the ball, in the bed, out of the bed, music on, music off, breathing reminders, encouragement, lights dimmed, candles, words I needed to hear when I screamed I couldn't do this... and so much more. My husband was amazing and supportive in both births but Laura was who KNEW what I needed when my husband did not. Making the decision to have a doula with you is a personal one. If you decide that a doula is for you than look no further. After the birth you will realize Laura was the support person you absolutely needed. She will give you the strength to do things that in the moment seem impossible.
-Gina
January 08, 2021
Laura DePasquale, CD(DONA)
Holistic Beginnings,LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
