Nurture Nature Birth Doula Services

Daniella was exactly what I needed for my prenatal and delivery experiences! Having had a pretty traumatic first pregnancy and delivery, I was looking for an experienced doula who could guide me mentally, emotionally and physically through my second experience. I would also like to point out that she was instrumental in my first nursing experience as soon as delivered the baby which led to a successful nursing journey. In summary, cannot thank her enough for her gentle and knowledgeable care.
Apr 24th, 2024

She's a 10/5 stars...seriously. I love Daniella - as simple as that, and I'll tell you why. My husband and I went through the IVF process and when I got pregnant, I know that I wanted to have an experienced doula by my side to support, empower, and guide me through the birthing process. She was not only an extra set of hands, but also an expert. Daniella taught us SO much. Each time she came to our house, she gave us her full attention and time, nothing felt cut off...she taught us a lot which led us to be empowered during the birthing experience and IN CONTROL!I'll talk about the birthing process...in short, I could NOT have done this without Daniella. I went through a 28 hour labor and 4 hour delivery. Daniella didn't sleep the entire time and helped me be as comfortable as throughout the labor. I'd spent 6ish hours without medication, and Daniella helped me through EACH contraction and poured her heart and energy each time. We had hiccups with baby position, potential c section, and had to game plan. She was a trusted partner and consultant between my husband and I - we were like a team! She got along great with nursing staff as well and made the delivery room so relaxing and calming.For the delivery...I spent 4 hours pushing...every contraction, Daniella was there to hold my head during the push...she was there to lay my head back down after the push, and she was there to wipe sweat off my forehead, fanned me, and massaged the pain away as I waited for the next contraction to hit. This was 4 hours straight! My husband helped hold my leg up and the nurse helped to hold the other. Daniella really gave it her all in helping me in this birthing experience and was genuinely invested in me.Her personality is also VERY warm...and I have no regret hiring her for my first and second births.
Apr 23rd, 2024

I could not possibly advocate strongly enough or express how invaluable Daniella was during the birth of both our sons and months leading up to. She is absolutely incredible at all things pregnancy/labor/birth/postpartum/ baby care but also at knowing her clients and what they need. She is exceptionally gifted at reading people and taking the correct action for that person in that moment. For anyone who is reading and not sure if a doula is "necessary" or "worth it" I would love to tell them 100% yes. Daniella met with my husband and I 3 times before delivery of our first son, was an amazing sounding board and expert as my due date was approaching and the doctors were talking about inducing me. With Daniella's help I went into labor before induction on both of my sons! During our first labor she was with us the second we were brought to our room until a few hours after our son was born. With are second arrived as things started picking up. In that room Daniella is a magician. She transforms the room into a calm space, she never doesn't have an idea/ position change/ or calming technique. She is attentive to you- your comfort- and also your partner so they can best support you. In delivery she was holding one of my legs and was who I turned to (over any nurse or doctor) to help balance what my body wanted to do and what the medical staff was telling me to do. She is extremely professional and respectful of the medical staff- providing help but not presuming to speak over them. For me, having fostered that relationship before the delivery room was so comforting- to have someone who knew and could advocate for me while giving me directions and translating doctor speak. In postpartum I cannot stress enough how comforting and necessary she was. There are so many questions that happened to us over the course of a day once home where we'd wonder is this normal, and we have a great pediatrician but to get able to text and get an immediate response has been an incredible surprise for us. Daniella is amazing- 100% will enhance and improve this beautiful joruney for you! 10/10 recommend! - Christine
Nov 14th, 2023

Daniella is an absolute treasure! In the months leading up to our daughter's birth, we had several virtual meetings with Daniella that left us feeling prepared and confident. During our 14-hour home birth, her knowledge, warmth, and calming presence made me feel so safe and comfortable. Daniella always seemed to know exactly what would make me feel more relaxed, from setting up pretty lights around the dark room to gently stroking my head during contractions. We feel so lucky and grateful to have had Daniella to guide us through the birth of our first child!
Apr 3rd, 2023

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Daniella and Nurture Nature Birth Doula Services. From the day we hired her all the way through postpartum, she has been a constant source of support and strength for our growing family. After years of infertility treatment and loss I felt strongly that we should hire a birth doula. What I did not anticipate was how instrumental she would be in helping me manifest the birth story that I wanted and needed. Daniella was available for me day/night throughout my pregnancy, which was much appreciated as I managed the anxieties through the second and third trimesters. When I encountered some small bumps along the way (e.g., high blood pressure, failed glucose test, OB recommendations for an induction etc.) she calmed my nerves. She was extremely helpful when it came to providing me with the knowledge and tools I needed to advocate for myself particularly on the days leading up to labor. Unfortunately my induction lasted a few days longer than I had hoped it would. During this time Daniella was available 24/7 to help me navigate real-time decisions that we had previously covered in my birth plan. I can honestly say that things would have turned out very differently if it wasnt for her. She kept the health of myself and my baby girl in mind every step of the way. She was right by my side through some really painful contractions and pushing, reminding me that I can do this when I said I didnt think I could. My birth story would not be the same without her, which is why I will be forever grateful that we chose Daniella as our doula.
Aug 11th, 2023