Testimonial for Danielle Randell CD(DONA)
I found out about Sunshine Doula and met Danielle thanks to asking my OB if she had ever worked with a Doula. I was finding myself getting frustrated at the lack of communication of what to expect during my pregnancy and especially how my hospital birth could go with COVID restrictions. A 5 minute video of the Birth Center wasn't going to cut it! My husband and I would rather be educated so we're not blindsided (though obviously we can't predict or control everything.)
Danielle was amazing through my entire pregnancy and especially during the birth of our son. She was patient with all of my questions and never made me feel like a question was silly and never made my husband feel ashamed or useless. I appreciated her knowledge behind the information she was providing, if she didn't know an answer she would help me either find an answer or find resources so I could find the answer that was right for me or our family.
I went into labor on my own at 39 weeks and delivered by c-section at 39+1 with her support the whole time. My husband was with me as well but we went into this knowing the chance of him being the dad that would pass out or would have to excuse himself at the sight of everything or of me being in pain was likely. He surprised all of us and was the support system I needed even through the hard parts.
I am so glad I had Danielle's support, if it wasn't for her helping me walk through some of the harder decisions of my pregnancy. I probably would have been talked into a c-section at 37 weeks and missed the birth experience I desired. My biggest fear was having to be put under general anesthesia and unable to meet our son with a clear head. She helped me advocate for myself before, during and even after birth.
If we are fortunate to be able to have another child, even if by c-section, I want Danielle by my side for all of it. She is amazing and I wouldn't go to anyone else!
Thank you Danielle!
-Kelsey K
May 10, 2021
Danielle Randell CD(DONA)
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1700 to $2000
