Danielle Marie Goldstein Doula Profile

In early December 09 I met with Danielle for the first time – I felt comfortable with her immediately, as she is easy-going and personable. Danielle came to our house two times before Ida was born and paid a visit after she arrived as well. She asked us questions, making a genuine effort to understand what kind of birth I visualized for myself; it was clear that she intended to help me to achieve this. She was quick to do research and follow up with information based on my birth ideas and wishes. In addition to Danielle’s dedication to exploring and supporting these wishes, she also provided useful information regarding pregnancy, labor, birth and post-partum, and emphasized the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the mother and baby-to-be.

I think Danielle is a natural educator and in addition to being a kindhearted and positive person, she is also spirited, aware, and attentive. She is knowledgeable about homeopathy, yoga, aromatherapy, and acupressure, all of which come in handy for a birthing mother who wants a natural childbirth. I will never forget my birthing experience and am grateful that Danielle will always be a happy part of that memory.

Danielle was my pre-natal yoga instructor throughout my entire pregnancy. She was always incredibly well prepared for our sessions and stayed very much in tune with my limitations and needs as a pregnant woman. I always felt very safe in her capable hands, and as a result, asked Danielle to help me through the postpartum stage as well. Danielle spent two wonderful weeks helping my family adjust to the new baby. I trusted that she was seeing to the baby's needs while I caught up on some much needed rest. My husband and I missed her dearly when her two weeks with us were up.

I know that the pre-natal yoga we practiced together helped me bounce back more quickly once the baby was born, and I still do some of the poses she taught me. I couldn't recommend Danielle as a postpartum doula more, as she is a loving, calm presence in the midst of the chaos a new baby can bring into the home. I don't know what my family, including my 3 year old daughter, would have done without her in those first weeks. 

You can tell by the way Danielle teaches prenatal yoga that she is a very thoughtful and caring person. What I enjoyed most about her yoga class was her clear and precise instruction. Everything flowed so beautifully and effortlessly that I forgot I was even in a class. When my husband and I interviewed her to be our birth doula, she made us feel very comfortable as if we were in the presence of an old friend.

Danielle supplied us with a lot of information and resources that helped us in making the best decisions on how we wanted to birth. She is also a strong supporter of natural birth and an organic lifestyle. Danielle had a very calming presence at my birth.  She was very loving and thoughtful in everything she said and did. Both my husband and I felt very secure in her presence. It made all the difference for husband that we had a doula, because even after taking a birthing class and talking about what role he would play during the birth, when I went into labor it was challenging for him. When Danielle arrived she reminded him of his role and kept him focused on how he could help me the most. 

It's rare to find someone as commited, passionate and caring as Danielle.  We feel fortunate that we had her as our doula and consider her a good friend and important part of our extended family.

Danielle is very serious about her work as a doula. She takes nothing for granted and was available 24/7 when we needed her for anything. She has a positive energy and a soothing voice!
— Carol Dimeck-Knöringer

Danielle was very calm, committed and responsive.  She obviously has a passion for her work and we really appreciated having her there for our son's delivery, not to mention the prep time leading up to it.  Thanks Danielle! 

 I serendipitously met Danielle in the beginning of my pregnancy and am so blessed that I did. She made the last several months so enjoyable and special by helping me physically with prenatal yoga and emotionally with all of her helpful knowledge and support. Her calm, loving presence and involvement as a doula during my labor was incredibly valuable—I’m sure my husband would agree! Danielle made me feel comforted in a way that, nothing personal guys, only a woman can. She helped soothe me during a challenging natural birth. And from the moment my son was born, she was so loving and helpful as a postpartum doula. I am deeply grateful for the wonderfully positive role that she has played in our lives.

The confidence and comfort Danielle provided myself and my husband was invaluable.  Danielle was fully present with us during the birth and it was wonderful to have her as an advocate for us during this special time.