Testimonial for Danielle Randell CD(DONA)
I think it’s important to first know before reading this review is I have had two natural child births within 14 months of each other. The first was without a doula and the most recent was with Danielle as our doula.
My husband was first not on board with getting a doula, as he did not understand the point of having one when we have midwives, doctors and nurses at the hospital. Within 5 minutes into labor, my husband understood and said he would never go back!
Throughout pregnancy, Danielle was available to answer all my tiny to big questions on what was happening with my body. Even though I had just gone through a pregnancy, you forget a ton and every pregnancy is so different. She was so knowledgeable and quick to respond that I never felt uncertain through all the changes.
When I went into labor, Danielle showed up right away and got things at the hospital moving. She got the room set up, the oils flowing, and made sure I was comfortable and calm. She kept me motivated through labor, got me moving, in different positions, tried multiple methods to keep contractions going, and when I thought I couldn't go any more, she reminded me why I wanted the birth I had chosen.
She made sure my husband was involved the whole time and really gave him the confidence to coach me through the birth. She knew when she needed to step in and when she needed to step back.
Without Danielle, my daughters birth would have been a completely different experience, I cannot tell you how much she means to us and hope this helps someone make the decision to go with her because you will not regret it at all. This is what Danielle was meant to do in life and she is darn good at it!
-Shannon pitcher
November 22, 2020
Danielle Randell CD(DONA)
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1700 to $2000
