Testimonial for Danielle Straus, PCD(DONA), CLC
Danielle was our doula for about 5 weeks after the birth of our Eleanor. Although baby arrived 2 came home. My husband and I immediately felt at ease with Danielle and we enjoyed getting to know her and having her here through each week. Danielle was essential to helping us navigate feeding schedules in order to help Eleanor gain weight per doctor’s orders, including advice on understanding newborn sleep patterns (or, rather, the lack thereof!). Danielle was a huge help in watching Eleanor so that my husband and I could nap during the day, as well as holding her while we handled other tasks. Danielle showed me how to assemble and use my new breast pump and gave expert advice on breastfeeding positions, latch, etc. She also assisted with household tasks like washing the breast pump parts and other dishes, organizing changing table items/diapers, bringing me snacks and filling my water cup, and breaking down the numerous boxes that come with ordering baby items. Danielle helped put together the stroller and other items we had not had time to prepare before baby’s birth. I would highly recommend Danielle’s services to any new mothers/families of newborns, as my husband and I found her help to be essential to getting to know our new baby and how best to adjust. As a first-time mom, I really don’t know how I would have done it without Danielle!
-Jen Smith
August 22, 2022
Danielle Straus, PCD(DONA), CLC
Postpartum Support with Danielle
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
