Holistic Beginnings · Laura DePasquale
More than 35 years of birth experience, practical childbirth education and professional doula training.
Whether you are preparing for your own birth or preparing to support someone else through theirs, Laura brings evidence-informed education, experienced judgment and deeply human support to the work.
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For Expecting Families
Laura provides experienced birth doula support in Northern and Central New Jersey and New York City, along with live virtual childbirth education.
For Doulas & Birth Professionals
Laura’s DONA-approved birth doula training combines hands-on education, professional judgment, certification guidance and continued mentorship.
Meet Laura DePasquale
For more than 35 years, Laura has prepared families for birth and taught doulas how to support people through it.
She is a childbirth educator, certified doula, DONA-approved Birth Doula Trainer and Certified Lactation Counselor. Her CLC education adds depth to her professional perspective, while Holistic Beginnings’ active family services remain focused on birth doula support and childbirth education.
Laura brings knowledge without judgment and experience without imposing one version of a “right” birth.
How Holistic Beginnings Can Help
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Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Browse Laura’s live schedule of childbirth classes, professional education and in-person doula training.
In Their Words
“From the moment she walked in, the energy in the room shifted. She brought a calming and comforting presence, and her knowledge and experience gave us clear guidance when we needed it most.”
“She didn’t just teach me techniques—she taught confidence, critical thinking and how to truly show up for families in one of the most vulnerable and powerful moments of their lives.”
“She was a steady, calming presence for both me and my husband—offering comfort measures, encouragement and clear explanations. She never left my side, even in the operating room.”
“Laura laid the foundation for the framework that has shaped my entire career as a doula.”
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For Families
Explore birth doula support, childbirth education and the next steps for working with Laura.
For Professionals
Explore DONA-approved training, upcoming workshop locations and Laura’s continued mentorship.
