Holistic Beginnings

Take Your First Steps on the Pregnancy Path with

Expert Childbirth, Doula, and Lactation Support

About us

Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are looking for a childbirth service that provides you with the knowledge and confidence to birth your baby your way, look no further.

Holistic Beginnings® Childbirth Services offers childbirth education classes, labor & postpartum doula services and lactation counseling in Northern and Central New Jersey and New York City.

About us

Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are looking for a childbirth service that provides you with the knowledge and confidence to birth your baby your way, look no further.

Holistic Beginnings® Childbirth Services offers childbirth education classes, labor & postpartum doula services and lactation counseling in Northern and Central New Jersey and New York City.

Our Services

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Doula Services

New mothers face many challenges; getting to know their babies, learning how to breastfeed, adjusting to their new role and learning...

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Education Classes

If you have ever thought about being a doula, wait no longer! More and more families are using doulas and the need for more doulas continues…

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Doula Training

Strategies are offered to help minimize pain in labor, to learn to listen to the wisdom of your body, and how to conserve energy in labor so…

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Our Services

Doula Services

New mothers face many challenges; getting to know their babies, learning how to breastfeed, adjusting to their new role and learning…

Education Classes

If you have ever thought about being a doula, wait no longer! More and more families are using doulas and the need for more doulas continues…

Doula Training

Strategies are offered to help minimize pain in labor, to learn to listen to the wisdom of your body, and how to conserve energy in labor so…

About Me

Laura DePasquale

LCCE, CD, PCD, BDT(DONA), CLC

Laura has had a passion for birthing and babies since having her first child, and has had the training and credentials to match that passion.

She became a Certified Childbirth Educator in 1991 through the Bradley Academy of Husband Coached Childbirth®.

Begin your journey towards a healthier & more fulfilling pregnancy experience.

Discover expert guidance, personalized wellness plans, and compassionate support every step of the way. Whether you’re in your first trimester or preparing for birth, our resources are designed to nurture your body, mind, and baby. Start today and embrace a pregnancy filled with confidence, comfort, and care.

Happy to serve
you where you are!

From virtual consultations to in-home visits and personalized care plans, our expert team is committed to making your journey smoother, safer, and more empowering.

Classes and
Workshops

A Holistic Beginnings® series consists of three two hour classes which cover a specific topic. Strategies are offered to help minimize pain in labor.

Upcoming Classes

Group Childbirth
Classes

October 29,November 12 and November 26th

Lactation Classes

November 8, 2025 

Upcoming Doula Training

If you have ever thought about being a doula, wait no longer! More and more families are using doulas and the need for more doulas continues to grow!

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Virtual Lactation Course for Doula's & Pregnant Families-September 20,2025
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Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Date:

September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
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director

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Date:

October 11, 2025 - October 11, 2025
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DONA Approved Birth Doula Training Houston Area, Tx Oct. 11-13,2025
director

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Date:

October 11, 2025 - October 13, 2025
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director

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Date:

October 12, 2025 - October 12, 2025
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Virtual Lactation Class For Birth Workers

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

10:00 AM -1:30 PM

Price

$75

Date:

Oct 26, 2024

Workshop -
Boston, MA

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

10:00 AM -1:30 PM

Price

$650.00

Date:

November 9-11,2024

Workshop- Morristown Area, NJ

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

10:00 AM -1:30 PM

Price

$650.00

Date:

November 15-17,2024

Virtual Lactation Class For Birth Workers

Laura Depasquale

Director

Timings:

10:00 AM -1:30 PM

Price

$75

Date:

November 23,2024

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Why Our Clients Love us!

Laura was WONDERFUL! My husband and I are both lawyers, so we spent a lot of time looking for a doula that would provide very practical, hands-on guidance, assist us in advocating for our desires during the birthing process and supply us with lots of educational materials, as this was our first child. Laura did all of this and so much more! Her birthing class and lactation classes were extremely informative and she provided us with additional resources that we reviewed as part of our preparation. In the end, my labor went extremely fast, so we did not use many of the materials that we had planned to use, but Laura was an expert in knowing what to do to guide us through it.

- Johanna

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Why Our Clients Love us!

Laura was WONDERFUL! My husband and I are both lawyers, so we spent a lot of time looking for a doula that would provide very practical, hands-on guidance, assist us in advocating for our desires during the birthing process and supply us with lots of educational materials, as this was our first child. Laura did all of this and so much more! Her birthing class and lactation classes were extremely informative and she provided us with additional resources that we reviewed as part of our preparation. In the end, my labor went extremely fast, so we did not use many of the materials that we had planned to use, but Laura was an expert in knowing what to do to guide us through it.

- Johanna

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