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Dawn Smith

New Dawn Doula Services, LLC

Bowie, MD Service range 30 miles

https://www.newdawndoulaservices.com/

Birth Fee

Not specified

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Birth Fee

Not specified


Medicaid and Third Party Insurers

Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:


Birth Doula Experience

7 years and 90 births attended


Birth Doula Certifications

  • DONA International - Certified Birth Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, January 2017
  • Hypnobabies, March 2020
  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, March 2020

Type of practice: Partnership with 2 or more doulas

Clients per month: 2 to 3

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Some Home Births


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Antepartum doula support
  • Aromatherapy
  • Belly casting
  • Childbirth education services
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Lactation consultant/counselor services
  • Mother blessing celebrations
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Community of Hope volunteer Doula, Washington, DC (June 2017 to February 2019)

Languages Spoken

  • English

Service Area

Bowie, MD Service range 30 miles

Certifications for Dawn Smith

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Client Testimonials for Dawn Smith

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Marissa

6/13/2023

Dawn's support throughout was wonderful!  I knew I was in capable hands as soon as we met and it is no surprise to me that my body felt comfortable enough to go into labor not even a day later.  I wanted to prepare for all the what-if scenarios after my first birth had a curveball.  Fortunately this one was smooth and I felt grounded and confident knowing Dawn was there.  When I called her at 4 a.m. when my water broke she provided great guidance, and throughout that day and thereafter.  Follow-up care during the postpartum visit included critical lactation support and the suggestions Dawn made were game changers for my breastfeeding more effectively this time around.  I was so grateful for Dawn's support!

Marissa P.

6/6/2023

Dawn's support throughout was wonderful.  I knew I was in very capable hands as soon as we met and it is no surprise to me that my body felt comfortable enough to go into labor not even a day later.  I wanted to prepare for all the what-if scenarios after my first birth had a curveball.  Fortunately, this one was smooth and I felt grounded and confident knowing Dawn was there.  When I called her at 4 a.m. when my water broke she provided great guidance, and throughout that day and thereafter.  Follow-up care during the postpartum visit centered around lactation support and the suggestions she made were game changers for my breastfeeding more effectively this time around.

Tosin Oke

5/16/2021

I had been on the fence about having a doula and covid made it so that a doula wasn't even an option. Thank goodness closer to the end of my pregnancy hospital rules changed and doulas were allowed. Dawn was so amazing during my pregnancy as well as during my labor. She was supportive and stayed up with me and reassured me all through the process. I was more thankful to have her than my actual support person! She has also been amazing AFTER my delivery, helping with advice as well as checking on mine and baby's well being and mental health. With the help as well as the community provided by Hands of Melody, I'm able to have support from other mothers, Doulas, and women who have gone through the same thing. I'd recommend her for any woman having a child but especially for the first time moms out there.

Jennie

5/14/2021

After my first, long, traumatic birth, I knew I wanted a doula for the second birth. I called and interviewed with many wonderful doulas and organizations. Dawn was a great fit for us. She was calmer than any other doula I spoke to over the phone. She asked so many pertinent questions when my mind was drawing a blank as how to form a birth plan or identify what did or didn't want. She was wonderfully patient as we had to wait a little longer since we were unsure whether a C-section would be needed or not. Thankfully, it wasn't.  Dawn was consistent and kind to check in regularly about my appointments and ask how I was doing. At the delivery she arrived right on time and was prepared for everything. She helped me through all the different stages and the induction stages. Mostly, I loved that someone informed and highly experienced and familiar with me was there for me to ask anything during the labor. It felt more personal and comforting. Her postpartum visit was also I credibly helpful. Again asking questions I didn't think of but I definitely needed help with, from good latching, proper swaddling, help soothing him at night, to debriefing about the labor. She's truly wonderful, and I would highly recommend her services. 

Kahliah Cunningham

3/23/2020

My experience with Dawn was more than perfect! I'm a first time mom so I had no clue what to expect during labor. Dawn was there EVERY step of the way. She was exceedingly helpful, so kind and also knowledgeable! My family & I fell in love with her. She has a comfortable and positive energy which made us feel as if she was a member of our family. Dawn stayed with me from the very beginning of my labor (10am) until hours after the baby was born and I was settled in and ready for bed (11pm). She even came the very next day to drop off a card and gift for my little one. Dawn YOURE TRULY A BLESSING & wonderful at what you do. Thank you again! 

Dianez Pilon

2/27/2020

I am pleased to share my experience with Dawn during pregnancy and birth. First, overall, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her. My husband and I met her during my pregnancy for the initial meeting, then a second visit to discuss the birth plan.She also kept in contact via text to ask how I was doing. She is non-judgmental and open to all birth plan ideas. Dawn is quiet, relaxed and a positive demeanor during all of our conversations. It put me at ease because I'm, at times, anxious, and I have an insatiable need to plan out everything. She is also a mother. While that is not required experience to have an excellent doula, I believe it added to her success in being the support we, my husband and I, needed during birth. During labor and birth, She had an instinct for what to do and when to do it. I did not have to ask!!! It was simply done with this quick, silent ninja-like execution. Having never been in labor before, I quickly found how much I loved her method. I was not interested in a bunch of chitchat and was not managing anything other than the contractions.The rest of our birth team had to divide their time between me and another woman who had just given birth. That made her the steady support I needed, and it gave my husband a much needed break. Dawn made ALL the difference in helping to bring our son into the world. I can't recommend her enough.  

Meridith

10/4/2019

We had Dawn as our doula for the birth of our 2nd child in early August (2019). She was amazing! From the time we met her at a Meet the Doula night in July through our delivery and weeks following, she’s been steady, calm and full of great insight. She’s got great tips for trying new positions and keeping your cool. Because of Dawn, we had a remarkably better experience compared to our first child’s birth. Dawn fit in seamlessly with our OB and the nurse on call. The three of them were truly the best team we could have asked for and miracles do happen — as I was still able to get an epidural despite being fully dilated and already pushing. Thank you NOVA Birth Partners! I will recommend the group to friends and family.

Birth Availability for Dawn Smith

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