Nurture. Nourish. Educate. Empower.

Laura LaGinestra is a fully certified and highly experienced Birth and Postpartum Doula, passionate about supporting women and partners in achieving fulfilling and empowered birth and postpartum outcomes from the very beginning of their pregnancy journey.

Loving, open-hearted presence. Informed holistic care. Gentle, responsive communication.

Virtually or Face-to-Face.

My Services

  • Pregnant woman in birthing tub supported by doula

    Doula 1:1 Support

    Every birth is different. Explore which kind of support feels right for you.

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  • A woman in a hospital bed cuddles a newborn baby wrapped in a striped blanket.

    Doula Packages

    Includes Better Birth Community, Dial-a-Doula, and Birth Packages.

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  • Woman in a peach outfit sitting on a beige couch holding a newborn baby wrapped in a patterned blanket, with a calm interior setting and a framed beach picture in the background.

    Postpartum Care

    Doula for a Day, Newborn Mother, and Freezer Fill.

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  • Woman providing cupping therapy on a client's back in a spa setting.

    Massage

    Pregnancy massage, Postpartum massage, and more.

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    Birth Photography

    Portfolio, Package Inclusions, Testimonials.

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    Better Birth Store

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Better Birth Stories

  • “Laura went above and beyond and beat our expectations for care.”

    Brooke, Central Coast

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As your doula, I provide…

A calming presence. A wealth of knowledge. One-on-one childbirth education. Unbiased evidence-based information. Judgement free listening. A confidence boost. 24/7 reassurance. Personalised labour coaching. An experienced member of your birth team. Advocacy. Natural pain relief and comfort measures. Encouragement. Breathwork and mindfulness mentor. Reflexology massage and acupressure. Birth photography. Holistic healing. Hands-on help. Chef-made wholefood meals. Breastfeeding assistance. Newborn guidance. Maternal well-being. Continuous care.

Positivity. Strength. Love.

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Personalized support makes a difference.

As a passionate birth doula on the Central Coast NSW, I offer comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs, whether you're seeking guidance throughout pregnancy, support during labour, or postpartum assistance and care.

Let’s work together to ensure you feel confident, cared for, and celebrated every step of the way.

I’m all about the one-handed snacks and love a bit of sneaky veg- especially when the muffin is naturally sweetened. In just a few minutes and with one arm this arvo, I whipped up this batch of chocolate chip zucchini muffins from @halfbakedha
I’m all about the one-handed snacks and love a bit of sneaky veg- especially when the muffin is naturally sweetened. In just a few minutes and with one arm this arvo, I whipped up this batch of chocolate chip zucchini muffins from @halfbakedharvest. So delicious and easily adaptable- I used gluten-free flour 1:1 for the whole wheat flour, replaced the eggs with 1/2 tsp psyllium husk and 1/2 cup water, and the honey with maple syrup- making them gluten free and vegan! Perfection! Link- https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/zucchini-banana-muffins/ or google halfbaked harvest zucchini banana muffins. ❤️ Hit save to remember later! ❤️ . . . #postpartumfood #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #postpartumdoula #holistichealthcoach #holistichealth #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreevegan #veganrecipes #dairyfree #eggfree #postpartumsnacks #onehandedcooks #toddlersnacks #doula #postpartumcare #postpartumdoulasdothat #postpartumsupport #centralcoastnsw #centralcoastmumskids #centralcoasting #coasties #lovecentralcoast #centralcoastvegans
Happy 6th Father’s Day to the (even more) fun parent. & Having him as a partner makes doula life possible. Grateful ❤️ #lifeisgood . . . #northavoca #northavocabeach #avocabeach #dadswhosurf #dadoftwo #dadofinstagram #centralcoastnsw #doula #doulalife #doulasupport #pregnancysupport #postpartumdoula #postpartumsupport
I truly believe that lasting wellness and lifelong motherhood vitality builds it’s foundation during pregnancy and it’s structure during the early month’s after birth. It’s hard enough to care for another being, let alone take time to care for yourself. I’m here to be your helping hand. . . . #postpartumdoula #postpartumdoulasdothat #postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #postpartumsupport #postpartumrecovery #postpartumfood #holistichealth #holisticchef #cheflife #chefmom #mumssupportingmums #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #holistichealing #holisticnutrition #centralcoastnsw #lovecentralcoast #centralcoastmums #centralcoastfood #centralcoasting #centralcoastliving #centralcoastsmallbusiness #centralcoastdoula #terrigalnsw #avocabeachsidemarkets
The power of the birth plan isn’t in the plan itself- but in the emotional preparation, education, and ability to communicate and advocate for your bodily autonomy, personalised experience, and choices over policy at birth. 📖 Are you planning to write a birth plan? Let me know in the comments! 📖 . . . #birthplan #birthpreparation #birthpreparation #birtheducation #birtheducator #childbirth #childbirtheducation #radicalbirth #birthdoula #waterbirth #induction #naturalbirth #unmedicatedbirth #hospitalbirth #homebirth #birthmatters #doula #centralcoastmumsandbubs #centralcoastliving #centralcoastnsw #centralcoasting #centralcoastmumskidsguide #lovecentralcoast #coasties #pregnancy #mumtobe2023 #firsttrimester #secondtrimester
At 8:28 am on the 26th of August 2017, my daughter was born. 5 years ago, she made me Mama. Happiest of birthdays to my darling girl. My life wouldn’t be magic without your rainbows, unicorns, dance moves In princess dresses, piles on piles
At 8:28 am on the 26th of August 2017, my daughter was born. 5 years ago, she made me Mama. Happiest of birthdays to my darling girl. My life wouldn’t be magic without your rainbows, unicorns, dance moves In princess dresses, piles on piles of art work, and all the park trips, beach adventures, face splitting smiles, mommy daughter dates, 24/7 snuggles and musical beds and overwhelming love. . #mother #motherhood #momlife #mum #mumlife #mumtobe #mumtobe2023 #birthday #mumsofinstagram #mumssupportingmums #centralcoast #centralcoastnsw #centralcoastmumskids #centralcoastmumsandbubs #centralcoastmumsanddads #centralcoastkids #centralcoasting #lovecentralcoast #centralcoastdoula #newborn
📸: @better_birth_doula 〰️ Baby’s first skin on skin. Snuggled safely in Dad’s arms. . . . #centralcoast #birthphotographer #birthdoula #centralcoastnsw #doula #doulasupport #doulatog #birthphotography #birthphotos #doulaservices #prena
📸: @better_birth_doula 〰️ Baby’s first skin on skin. Snuggled safely in Dad’s arms. . . . #centralcoast #birthphotographer #birthdoula #centralcoastnsw #doula #doulasupport #doulatog #birthphotography #birthphotos #doulaservices #prenatalcare #pregnancy #lovecentralcoast #centralcoastmumsandbubs #centralcoastliving #centralcoasting #centralcoastsmallbusiness #centralcoastphotographer #waterbirth #naturalbirth #physiologicalbirth #birthpreparation #birthplan #birthwithoutfear #doulasupportedbirth #birthbecomesher #childbirtheducation #childbirth #birtheducation #birthsupport
Safe to drive- safe to feed. Light drinking while breastfeeding has not been shown to have any adverse affects on baby. Why? Breastmilk is created from your blood, so your breastmilk mirrors your blood alcohol content. If your blood alcohol level (say, on a breathalyser) is under .05 (safe to drive), the percentage of alcohol in your milk will be under .05%. Alcohol takes, on average, about 30-60 minutes before it will be in your breastmilk. If you are are worried about any percentage of alcohol in your breastmilk, you can time your drink for just after or even WHILE bub has a feed- this way, you have a buffer zone for the alcohol to both enter and leave your milk. It takes around 2 hours for the alcohol of 1 standard drink to leave your milk- so no need to “pump and dump.” Check the feedsafe app or www.feedsafe.net for reassurance. An occasional beer or wine is totally fine. Enjoy your weekend! . . . #doula #birthdoula #postpartumdoula #doulalife #doulasupport #postpartumjourney #postpartumhealth #postpartumbody #breastfeeding #breastfed #breastfedbaby #breastfeed #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingjourney #lactationsupport #lactationcookies #weekend #weekendvibes #centralcoastcraftbeer #centralcoastmumsandbubs #centralcoastliving #coasties #centralcoasting #lovecentralcoast #explorecentralcoast #centralcoastnsw #centralcoastmums #centralcoastdoula #centralcoastbirth #centralcoastmumskidsguide
Hospital polices can and most likely will dictate parts of your birth experience. If you need guidance on how to navigate the hospital system, DM “LIONS” for a no obligation chat! 💪 . . . #doula #doulasupport #doulasupportedbirth #birthdoula #doulaaustralia #centralcoastdoula #birthworker #birthplan #birthprep #birth #childbirth #hospitalbirth #naturalbirth #unmedicatedbirth #homebirth #cesareanbirth #induction #vbac #vbacsuccess #shitmyobsaid #painfreebirth #doulalove #centralcoastsmallbusiness #centralcoastmums #centralcoastmumsandbubs #sydneymumsonthecentralcoast #coasties #lovecentralcoast #centralcoasthomebirth #gosfordprivatematernity
I’m all about the one-handed snacks and love a bit of sneaky veg- especially when the muffin is naturally sweetened. In just a few minutes and with one arm this arvo, I whipped up this batch of chocolate chip zucchini muffins from @halfbakedha
Happy 6th Father’s Day to the (even more) fun parent. & Having him as a partner makes doula life possible. Grateful ❤️ #lifeisgood . . . #northavoca #northavocabeach #avocabeach #dadswhosurf #dadoftwo #dadofinstagram #centralcoastnsw #do
I truly believe that lasting wellness and lifelong motherhood vitality builds it’s foundation during pregnancy and it’s structure during the early month’s after birth. It’s hard enough to care for another being, let alone tak
The power of the birth plan isn’t in the plan itself- but in the emotional preparation, education, and ability to communicate and advocate for your bodily autonomy, personalised experience, and choices over policy at birth. 📖 Are you planning
At 8:28 am on the 26th of August 2017, my daughter was born. 5 years ago, she made me Mama. Happiest of birthdays to my darling girl. My life wouldn’t be magic without your rainbows, unicorns, dance moves In princess dresses, piles on piles 📸: @better_birth_doula 〰️ Baby’s first skin on skin. Snuggled safely in Dad’s arms. . . . #centralcoast #birthphotographer #birthdoula #centralcoastnsw #doula #doulasupport #doulatog #birthphotography #birthphotos #doulaservices #prena
Safe to drive- safe to feed. Light drinking while breastfeeding has not been shown to have any adverse affects on baby. Why? Breastmilk is created from your blood, so your breastmilk mirrors your blood alcohol content. If your blood alcohol level
Hospital polices can and most likely will dictate parts of your birth experience. If you need guidance on how to navigate the hospital system, DM “LIONS” for a no obligation chat! 💪 . . . #doula #doulasupport #doulasupportedbirth #birt

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