About Fruitful Beginnings LLC

Laura-Ann Broggin

Fertility Coach, Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, & Lactation Counselor

I am dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized support to expectant mothers, new parents, and growing families. My goal is to empower and guide women through the beautiful (sometimes difficult) journey of fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.

I offer a range of services to meet your unique needs. From fertility coaching to birth doula support and postpartum care, I am here to help you navigate the early stages of parenthood with confidence and ease. My services include in-home care as well as hospital and birth center support. For more information on the services I offer go to: Packages

Financially, I do my best to offer low-cost high-quality care. I accept payments and I am now a Medicaid Provider. For more information go to: Financial

My qualifications include:

CPR Certified
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certified
Birth Doula Certificate from CBI
Virginia State Certified Doula (Exp 2/28)

Classes completed include:

CBI Birth Doula Course
CBI Postpartum Doula Course
CBI Lactation Counseling Course
NRP w/ Karen Strange
Herbs for Birth Workers Course from Commonwealth Holistic Herbalism

My personal story consists of a lifelong battle with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). While studying and researching, I spoke with many women who didn't understand the natural process of ovulation and menstruation and I found that if they became educated on the process many of them successfully conceived. This influenced my passion for educating women on the medical and holistic approaches to improving fertility.

In this way, I also took charge of my own fertility and in doing so I am incredibly thankful to have conceived nine times. I have had two hospital births, five homebirths, one first-trimester miscarriage, and one ectopic pregnancy which ruptured my fallopian tube resulting in emergency exploratory surgery and removal.

I have spent years passionately advocating for women but didn't officially step into the role of birth worker until Oct 2021, when I began as a birth assistant for local homebirth and birth center midwives.

In February 2022 I decided to further my education and take courses with Childbirth International to become a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, and Certified Lactation Counselor.

I continue to work as the owner of Fruitful Beginnings, LLC while also working as a birth assistant, and furthering my education related to pregnancy and birth.

When I am not learning or caring for women during their pregnancies and births, I am home with my amazing husband of 21 years and our seven beautiful kiddos whom are homeschooled! Our days consist of schooling, hanging out on our family farm, church activities, and sports.

Our Approach

At Fruitful Beginnings LLC, we believe in a holistic approach to childbirth and postpartum care. Our philosophy revolves around providing unwavering support, evidence-based information, and nurturing guidance to help you make informed decisions that align with your values and preferences.

We are passionate about creating a supportive community for families, and we are grateful for the opportunity to accompany you on this transformative journey. We welcome your feedback and look forward to being a part of your memorable and joyous experiences.