Birth Inspired Services

Donna is an amazing doula. She is educated, calm, well spoken and thoughtful. She provided myself and my husband much needed support during a very long labor. Our birth didn’t go exactly as «planned», but along the way she helped guide us through making decisions at the hospital, and provide physical and emotional support during a marathon labor. I honestly don’t know if our baby would have turned from «sunny side up» to anterior position without her helping hands. We are so glad we hired her!

I was referred to Donna by a great friend/​doula of mine. Because I planned a VBAC @a hospital I especially wanted support for my husband & I in boosting our confidence in labor & advocacy. My husband was skeptical at first but in the end was extremely thankful! Donna gave great resources regarding labor including my favorite auther/​midwife Ina May. I really do not think I would have been so empowered & peaceful if I hadn’t read those testimonies. Donna is not only experienced in child labor but passionate, educated & very straight forward. When my husband was sleeping & my moms back was out, Donna was there@2am to coach me through the contractions. Thank God! She got me all the way to 7 cm through breathing, massage, rebozo, warm shower with physio-​ball etc… then to the hospital! Unfortunately, I had to have an emergency c-​section, but still felt incredibly empowered by the whole experience. I especially appreciated Donna’s calm confidence & her visits before and after my daughter was born although quite a commute. She’s dedicated. I needed her affirmation more than I thought! I would absolutely recommend Donna! –Tawni

I found Donna through recommendation of Best Start Birth Center. We had an initial meeting with her and loved her right away! I knew I wanted to try for a natural birth and she was so helpful with providing resources and outlets for any sort of question I had. She helped me to question all of the pieces of the birthing process and decide what really would be best for me. Her communication throughout my pregnancy was excellent as well. As far as the actual birthing process goes I could write pages and pages worth about how amazing Donna was as a birth support person. I truly believe that she is the reason my birth did not end in a c-​section. My labor was long and arduous and Donna was rock solid through the entire 48 hours. It was very slow going for me in the first 36 hours and Donna literally tried every tool and skill she had to get my labor moving. She took away my fear when I had to be transferred to the hospital and clarified much of the confusing hospital processes and discussions. She helped me to advocate for myself during the process and supported me every step of the way. She really went above and beyond during my birth and I feel eternally grateful to her for the amazing support she provided both my husband and I. Physically and emotionally she did not let me down in any way. I could not have gotten through the birthing process without her. After my son was born she immediately helped get him to the breast and latched on. I remember she told me that I had great nipples for breastfeeding which may sound strange to some but at the time filled me with a huge sense of pride and support! She stayed to make sure he was nursing well and then headed off with my placenta to encapsulate it (which I also recommend by the way!). A few days later she checked in on us and helped us with a few nursing issues. And then again a couple weeks later to see how I was handling mother hood. I remember she said «I can tell he is very attached to you!» about my son and I which at the time as a new mother were probably some of the most supportive and sweet words I could have been given. Donna is incredibly intelligent, kind, strong, supportive, and sweet. If you are trying to decide whether a doula should be present at your birth the answer is yes! And if you are looking for an amazing doula, Donna is the one! From the bottom of our hearts, Donna, we owe our great birth experience and 14 months of breastfeeding to you! Love, Brooke, Sterling, and Grey