Danielle Giselbach

Congratulations to your sweet family on the news of a baby! What a precious time in your lives. I remember finding out that I was pregnant and being filled with a mix of emotions- immense joy, fear of the unknown, uncertainty in my abilities, and an overwhelming resolve to care for my growing baby.

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As a mother of three babies, I chose to become a Birth Doula as a way to bridge the gap between provider and mother. My first pregnancy, I had no idea that there were choices in my care during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. There was no plan, and things didn't go as smoothly as I imagined (or what I had seen on tv at least).

In the days after my baby was born, I had a lot of family support but I was constantly asking questions. I was seeking answers on newborn care, feeding, diaper changing, sleep, schedule (or not). I was usually the "young mom" in my group of friends, so I would be the one that friends looked to with the same questions when they had babies. This led me to 15 years later serving moms as a postpartum doula!

With my second and third births, I firsthand experienced the helpfulness of a labor doula and her wisdom in carrying me through questions during pregnancy and the process of labor. It was a completely different experience from my first! I had one person to direct my emotional and curious questions to. The women that supported me made my birth experience a dream! I was able to have two (very different) natural births at home that would not have been possible without support.

After a few years of unofficially serving women in birth, I decided to make things official with training through DONA. The reading, education, and hands on learning grew my enthusiasm to serve women!

I have assisted and served mamas for the past 9 years collectively/4 years officially, and the passion that I have found within myself for this ministry is something I thank God for. I am connecting with mothers and their partners, because I have a deep desire for the execution of what a woman considers her ideal birth to look like.

Many families think of a Birth Doula being someone who assists with only natural/unmedicated births. Which is so not true! As a Birth Doula, I will serve you where you're at. I will provide unbiased resources and also firsthand experience when asked. I have attended inductions, planned and unplanned c-sections, home births and hospital births that were unmedicated. 

One of the greatest compliments I can get from a mother is "I feel like you understood me, fought for me, and heard my desires." 

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Prior to your birth, I'll get to meet with you and your partner to hear your birth wishes. We will come up with a birth plan, and I will provide education on the labor process and postpartum.  From the beginning of our relationship with a consult, I will be asking "What do you want birth or postpartum to look like?" I will make sure you are ready for your sweet baby's arrival!  I will give pointers and make sure that you're not forgetting any pertinent information.

I wish you the best in your pregnancy journey and would be honored to serve you as your doula!