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Laura LaGinestra is a certified Birth and Postpartum doula, passionate about supporting Central Coast and Sydney families with holistic, empathetic, and nurturing care.

25/08/2025

Today I had a final postpartum session with two mums, one who contacted me as soon as she fell pregnant and the other before her 6th baby back in 2022.

Swipe 👉🏽 to see what they had to say about Better Birth Doula support

It blows my mind every time I have our last visit, knowing that I have been a part of each their family’s lives for a year or more.

Ultimately, my goal is to put myself out of a job; knowing that mum has been heard and held through her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum and is entering the next stage of motherhood on sturdy feet- positively.
📸: .j.young26s sweet baby snoozing while I sort her newborn clothes as the task at today’s postpartum “visit.”

18/08/2025

✨ “Everything I’ve ever heard about birth is dark, scary, painful, and powerless…”

That’s what a first-time mum shared with me at a recent prenatal education session. And sadly, she’s not alone.

For so many of us, the first stories we hear about birth are told through the lens of fear.

TV dramas with rushed hospital scenes, horror-story hand-me-downs from well-meaning friends… no wonder birth can feel like something to “survive,” rather than a life-changing rite of passage.

But here’s the truth:
The stories we absorb, the voices we listen to, and the people we invite into our space have the power to RESHAPE how we experience birth.

Birth CAN be calm, powerful, supported, and memorable.

That’s why surrounding yourself with the right support matters. As your doula, I can help you tune out the noise, feel informed and confident in your choices, and create an environment where you feel safe, respected, and held.

🤎Ready to shift from doom-and-gloom to empowered and excited? Hit the Connection Call link from my main feed for a free video call🤎

14/08/2025

This is often my children’s view from the backseat:

Their mum, smiling, sandwiched into the front seat surrounded by birth pools, peanut balls, and all the birth hire things.

It’s either that, or my doula gear- and I often get comments from other mums or new doulas asking how I “balance it all with young kids.”

Honestly, we don’t really know any better.
This is just part of our family life!

I became a doula soon after the birth of my first baby; and she turns 8 next week.

It’s crazy to think that they don’t remember a time when this wasn’t my job. That they don’t know a life outside of a mum who works odd hours, says things like “unless there’s a baby,” or introduces strangers as “this is one of the mummy’s I helped have their Bub.”

📸: my daughter (and her vans) this arvo after school pick up

29/07/2025

“Rebozo sifting” is such a simple yet effective pregnancy practice, and despite the name, you don’t need a rebozo to do it.

A rebozo is a long woven cloth traditionally used in pregnancy, birth and postpartum with its origins in Mexico- but any strong and supportive fabric can work.

In this case, the “rebozo” was the muslin cloth my client’s toddler and I were snuggled under before I showed her hubby the how-to ✨

Rebozo sifting is one of the comfort techniques I teach partners in our prenatal sessions.

It’s
🫶🏽gentle
🫶🏽calming
🫶🏽takes the weight of baby off your back
🫶🏽balances your ligaments and fascia
🫶🏽eases the intensity of contractions
🫶🏽helps create connection between partners during pregnancy and labour.

Many of my prenatal sessions happen in the lounge room, with toddlers climbing on laps and snacks being passed around. As a mum of three, I’m completely at home with the chaos and couch cuddles- and I love being able to ease in to family life and leave our sessions feeling like an even deeper bonded friend ❤️

🤩Real handwoven Mexican REBOZOS are available for hire via dm or 🤩

05/05/2025

At the heart of birth work…is love
and a deep passion for supporting women through one of life’s most intense and powerful transitions.

As a doula, it’s an honour to walk beside women, holding space, witnessing strength, and working alongside incredible midwives who bring wisdom, care, and calm to every birth.

Today we celebrate midwives— those who are midwives, on their way to be midwives, or who were midwives once upon a time.

Your work matters ❤️

📷 by of midwives I’ve had the pleasure of birthing with recently

01/05/2025

The most pertinent reminder from a mama on my massage table today-

🫸🏽Breathe🫷🏽

In life, in birth, in parenthood.
Come back to your breath.

Let your thoughts, emotions, or labour sensations, pass like water floating down a stream.

Release, let go, surrender.
And take each breath as it comes.

22/04/2025

12 days after birth this time last year, I left the house for the first time.

My third pregnancy, I treated postpartum the right way👇

The first time, I was up and at ‘em straight away, going to a cafe within days of birth, hosting a Father’s Day brekky within a week, and combing IKEA with Bub in tow while my stitches were still healing.

Within months, I had the lowest mental health I’ve ever experienced and postpartum anxiety that was dictating my every move. I lost so much weight I was in 2 clothing sizes smaller than pre-pregnancy and could barely eat.

Second birth, I had a toddler to chase after and the worries of the Covid world on my mind.

This time, I couldn’t shed any excess weight and was losing hair in such big chunks I had bald spots.

But the third time… I followed my own advice for clients.

I honoured rest.
I honoured nourishing foods.
I honoured the needs of my body and mind.

And I’ve thrived.

This has been the best postpartum recovery yet- and the easiest transition into motherhood.

NEXT WEEK, I will be hosting a small-group Masterclass with live Q&A on HEALING AFTER BIRTH.

DM/Comment “healing” to reserve your space and learn to thrive after birth ❤️

13/04/2025

Happy first birthday my sweet boy.

You started smiling at 3 weeks old and haven’t stopped since.
Life is so much better with you in it.

Words can’t describe how much happiness you bring into my world.
I’m so lucky to be your mama
❤️

Address

North Avoca Parade, North Avoca
Avoca Beach, NSW
2260

Telephone

+61466716870

Website

http://www.betterbirthdoula.com.au/

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