Testimonial for Danielle Straus, PCD(DONA), CLC
Danielle is awesome!
We hired Danielle during the first week postpartum at home because my daughter was having trouble latching. Because of the latching issues, the pediatrician at the hospital initially had us start off with formula feeding while pumping to maintain supply. I definitely wanted to breastfeed, so we hired Danielle to guide us through it. I continued to work part time through my whole pregnancy and postpartum period, so I also needed to make sure I would have enough milk supply for the days I would be at work.
Danielle came to our apartment and talked us through all of it— proper latching, breastfeeding positions, pumping, milk storage etc. We were able to transition to breastfeeding exclusively within a few days.
And Danielle made it easy! I felt very comfortable as we “practiced” until I felt successful feeding my daughter in different positions and confident that we could do it later on our own. Which we did!
Danielle also guided us through some other basics that were new to us as first time parents. Our daughter was escaping out of all her swaddles, so we got to practice that together until we felt confident our little master escape artist baby would be swaddled safely. I also had a bunch of baby carriers I had received as hand-me-downs that I wanted practice with so Danielle got us going on that as well.
That first week postpartum was challenging for us. Having Danielle’s comforting help and expert guidance on our lactation issues and all those little extras was invaluable.
She is a gem!
-Luiza
December 22, 2019
Danielle Straus, PCD(DONA), CLC
Postpartum Support with Danielle
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
