Maggie French

9/23/2026

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Datia! At our first meeting she listened to how my pregnancy was going so far, my goals regarding pregnancy and birth, and to specific concerns I had surrounding birth, since this was my first, and gave me options to help reduce any anxiety already at the first meeting. 

Her comfort measures class was great and helped us figure out what things I might like while in labor. It also helped my husband learn a lot. And her generous rebozo gift was so thoughtful and useful! 

She checked in on me throughout my pregnancy between meetings and gave valuable input on my birth plan. Talking about the birth plan with her eased some of my worries regarding a hospital birth and made sure her, my husband, and I were all on the same page. 

I went into labor almost a month early, and she still came to the hospital in the middle of the night to support me. It was a huge help to my husband to have someone else there with so much knowledge and experience. It was very benificial to have her there to suggest different movements and positions when I was too tired to remember all the things. She always had the right words of encouragement!

My husband had to go with my son to the NICU soon after he was born and Datia stayed with me for a while, getting me snacks and drinks and hyping me up about how well things went despite the early labor! 

she checked in with us multiple times after I was discharged but my son was still in the NICU, and came to visit after he was home. And we still keep in touch! 

I would highly recommend Datia for any mom, but especially first time moms! Her presence is calming and comforting and she has so much knowledge to help you feel safe and able to make educated decisions in variable circumstances that coincide with your goals--even during the discomforts of an unmedicated labor. 

Emily

9/22/2026

I found Datia by searching online for local doulas in my area. Datia stood out to me because of her years of experience, philosophy on labor, and even from her bio, I could tell she was a warm caring person that I would feel comfortable with by my side during my first pregnancy and delivery.

We met multiple times at my home with my husband. Datia helped us with our questions, planning, preparing, and was always so responsive. We felt very prepared for my labor and like another testimonial said, she knows Carle hospital and the staff very well which was a huge help in many ways.  My water broke around 11:30pm and we checked into the hospital an hour later. We wrote Datia and although it was late and contractions hadn’t started yet, Datia came with us and it was comforting to have her throughout the entire time to help us understand what to expect. I labored for twenty-four hours, 17 hours unmedicated with Datia and my husband by my side. Datia helped suggest multiple positions and techniques for labor, she streamed water on my back while I was in the shower, she guided my husband on how to support me. Datia stayed close for all the ups and downs. We are so grateful to Datia for her commitment, care, knowledge sharing, and presence throughout a vulnerable and beautiful moment for us.

Melissa Bosshardt

7/1/2026

Loved working with Datia! It was great to have someone to discuss all my concerns with leading up to the birth. I went well past my due date and Datia made sure to have a backup Doula for me in case she wasn't able to make it. The actual birth went extremely quickly, but Datia met us at my house and made sure we got to the hospital and up to L&D in time, it definitely would have been an accidental home or car birth without her help. 

Beka Eschbach

6/4/2026

Datia was the best choice we made for our second birth. She brought so much positive energy, peace, and optimism to our experience. After a difficult first birth, her confidence that everything was going to go beautifully this time around helped me have confidence as well. We will absolutely be working with her for any future births!

Kelly

6/3/2026

I hired Datia while preparing for a VBAC, and I am so grateful that she was part of my birth team. From the beginning, she shared helpful videos, resources, and practical tips to help me prepare for labor. When my baby was not head down at 32 weeks, Datia provided resources and guidance to support getting the baby into a better position.

She was always very responsive through text messages and answered my questions quickly. She also met with my husband and me in person and taught us pain management techniques and what to do during labor, which made us feel much more prepared.

When labor started, Datia rushed to us in the middle of the night and supported me through the most difficult moments. Her pain management techniques were incredibly helpful, and honestly, I am not sure I could have handled the pain without her support. She is also very familiar with Carle Hospital and the staff there, which made the process of arriving and getting settled into the labor room feel much smoother.

On top of everything, Datia took beautiful photos during my labor, which gave us precious memories from the birth of our baby. I highly recommend Datia to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and supportive doula.

Megan Somers

6/3/2026

Datia was wonderful throughout the entire process of my second pregnancy and delivery. She has such a kind and calm demeanor. She attended my 38 week appointment with me and we had a lovely lunch afterwards where she completely put my mind at ease. This was my second child but I was delivering at a birth center instead of a hospital so of course I was nervous but she was knowledgeable and encouraging but also validated my feelings about it all. At the birth, I could feel her presence but she didn't hover and allowed me to labor on my own and peacefully. My child will be 4 this fall and we still yay in touch!