For Expecting Families
Birth doula support and childbirth education.
Laura works with families across Northern and Central New Jersey with prenatal preparation, continuous labor support, partner guidance, and live childbirth education.
Meet Laura DePasquale
More than 35 years in birth work.
Laura is a childbirth educator, certified doula, DONA-approved Birth Doula Trainer, and Certified Lactation Counselor. Since 1991, she has supported families through more than 1,000 births and trained more than 1,600 doulas.
35+
Years in Birth Work
Years in Birth Work
1,000+
Births Attended
Births Attended
100+
Live Workshops
Live Workshops
1,600+
Doulas Trained
Doulas Trained
A Career Built Around Birth
Experience as both a practitioner and a teacher.
Laura began teaching childbirth education in 1991. She later certified through DONA International as a birth and postpartum doula and became a DONA-approved Birth Doula Trainer. Her Certified Lactation Counselor education adds another layer to her work with families and birth professionals.
Childbirth education
Teaching families since 1991.
Teaching families since 1991.
Birth doula care
More than 1,000 births attended.
More than 1,000 births attended.
Professional training
More than 100 live workshops and 1,600 doulas trained.
More than 100 live workshops and 1,600 doulas trained.
Continuing education
Ongoing education for doulas and birth professionals.
Ongoing education for doulas and birth professionals.
Work With Laura
Support for families. Education for birth professionals.
For Doulas & Birth Professionals
Birth doula training and continuing education.
Laura teaches DONA-approved birth doula workshops and live continuing education for professionals who want practical, evidence-informed training.
In Their Words
What people remember about working with Laura.
“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.”
Alexander B. · Doula client & birth partner
“She didn’t just teach me techniques—she taught confidence, critical thinking and how to truly show up for families.”
Amanda Partain · Doula-training graduate