I can't say enough about how wonderful Danielle was and what a difference she made in our lives. Danielle was one of 5 doulas I interviewed. She was the one who gave me the feeling of calm reassurance and had above and beyond the knowledge and experience that I was looking for.
Her non-judgmental listening, her gentle suggestions, and her awesome follow-up after our 2 prenatal visits were so valuable to us. We felt prepared.
She picked up the phone right away when I called her at 2 am on an icy night. She met us at the hospital in triage, and I felt so confident in her as she seamlessly worked with us and the nursing staff. We had a long labor, but Danielle was with us every step of the way. Her constant care, attention, and advocacy allowed us to deliver our baby vaginally without pain meds as we had envisioned. She took care of all 3 of us, discussed options with us, physically supported me and provided calming cues to help me stay focused. After birth, I turned to her and said, "You are worth your weight in gold."
She continued to help us with postpartum doula work, and this was so valuable. In addition to helping me with household tasks and the baby, she was a kind, open-hearted listener as I processed our birth and the challenges that come after, once again providing reassurance and resources.
I wholeheartedly recommend her.
-Ally
March 18, 2024
Mother Rising Women's Studio
Birth Fee: $0 to $1200
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40