Testimonial for Danielle Cruz CD(DONA) Postpartum Doula, Childbirth and Lactation Educator(LCCE) CLE
Hiring Danielle Cruz as our doula was one the best decisions my husband and I made during our pregnancy! We met her in our Great Starts with Penny Simpkin birth class where she was working as the class assistant. She was always so personable and kind that we took a liking to her right away. We were in the process of interviewing doulas when it was mentioned in class that Danielle was a doula herself. I told my husband that night that if she were to be available, she was the doula I wanted. How lucky we were that she was available and accepting clients for our due date!
Throughout those last few months, Danielle was a wealth of knowledge and support. This was my first baby, and my due date came and went. At 42 weeks, I had no option but to induce. Danielle assured me that this did not mean that my plan for a natural birth had to be abandoned. She encouraged me to hold true to my birth plan, and I am happy to say that I was able to deliver my daughter without any drugs (other than the pitocin used for induction). Without Danielle's encouragement, support and cheering along the way this would never have been possible.
My husband and I both feel that Danielle has become a life-long friend. She is an amazingly kind, considerate, knowledgeable and inspiring person. I can think of no one better to have at your side when giving birth!
-Kandra Payne
May 17, 2012
Birth Fee: $2700
Postpartum Rate: $75
