Bonney Burton

Verified
Birth & Postpartum Doula
Fairfax, Virginia
5.0
About me

Greetings, everyone! I'm Bonney Burton, a birth doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding consultant trained by DONA International. My educational background has equipped me with innovative teaching methods, enabling me to educate new families about the birthing process in creative ways. Drawing from my experience as an elementary teacher, I approach every situation with calmness and patience. My guiding philosophy revolves around empowering and educating birthing families, fostering confidence in navigating the stages before, during, and after birth. I firmly believe that this empowerment contributes to positive birthing outcomes for all my clients. While I'm currently based in the NCR, I am open to travel as needed. As an active duty service member's spouse, affectionately known as "B," I am blessed with three delightful children who bring immense joy to our lives. Witnessing my kids engage in sports is a cherished aspect of parenthood for me. During my leisure time, I indulge in reading, savoring nature, especially at the beach, and relishing good food. I am excited about the prospect of collaborating with you on your birthing journey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (2011)

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2023)

Specialties
Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Early Parenting Educator Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Mindfulness Newborn Care Parenting Positive Thinking Postpartum Care Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Teenagers Toddlers Tweens
Languages

English

Service introduction

I am delighted to extend my expertise in childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and comprehensive doula services encompassing both the birthing and postpartum phases. Drawing from my personal journey as a mother of three, each birthing experience unique, I bring a depth of understanding and empathy to support expectant parents on their own distinctive paths. My commitment to providing guidance is unwavering, and my services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each client. Whether facilitating childbirth education, offering hands-on breastfeeding assistance, or providing emotional support as a birth and postpartum doula, I prioritize creating a nurturing environment where families feel empowered and cared for. Recognizing the diverse circumstances of expectant parents, I am available for both in-person and virtual consultations, ensuring accessibility and flexibility. Additionally, my willingness to travel, with associated expenses covered by clients, demonstrates my dedication to reaching and assisting families wherever they may be on their parenting journey.

Packages
The Experienced Bee
**Great for experienced birthers** 1 Free Consultation 1 Prenatal Meeting (up to 2 hours) Assistance with birth planning On-call for your birth at 38 weeks 1 Postpartum check-in **A non-refundable deposit will be collected to secure your due date**
$800.00
USD Flat rate
The Queen Bee
1 Free Consultation 2 Prenatal Meetings (up to 2 hours each) Assistance with birth and postpartum planning On-call for your birth at 38 weeks 1 Postpartum check-in Breastfeeding support for 12 months Keepsake for Birthing family **A non-refundable deposit will be collected to secure your due date**
$1,300.00
USD Flat rate
Virtual Breastfeeding Support
1 Free Consultation
$40.00
USD Per hour
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

Highly recommend! Where do I start—Bonney was everything I didn't know I needed. She was thorough in her communication with us in the months and weeks leading up to our delivery experience. She arrived at the birthing facility prepared, and even brought things to help us have a more relaxing environment. Bonney was completely committed to centering our wishes. She was a tremendous adovcate for us, yet always reminded us that any decision was ultimately ours. We had previously talked about the vibe we wanted: chill music, low lighting, essential oils. Bonney did not disappoint. As a first time parent, I couldn't have imagined going through this life-changing experience without a doula in our corner. If you're looking for a person who cares, communicates, and is highly capable—you've found them with Bonney Burton.

- Raymond S.

5.0

Words cannot begin to describe how amazing our experience was working with Bonney as our birth doula. I must first applaud her ability to communicate. She was prompt to respond to any and all questions I had leading up to my delivery date. As well, Bonney leveraged her background in childhood education and taught childbirth and postpartum information in way that was digestable to sufficiently prepare my partner and I for the birthing experience. During our time at the hospital, Bonney exuded a unique level of professionalism that I can honestly say also impressed each of the medical professionals we interacted with during our entire labor and delivery process. She continues to provide ongoing support during my postpartum journey, readily responding to all of my first-time parent questions. Because of this, I feel that she geniunely cares about me and my entire family's wellbeing. Most importantly, not only was she patiently in tuned with my ever changing physical and emotional needs during my laboring process, but her ability to serve as an advocate was paramount to me having the birthing experience I communicated from our very first interactions. I write this review while holding my beautiful baby girl and with immense gratitude for all of Bonney's incredible work as my doula. I highly recommend her!

- Qu S.

5.0

Bonney was and still is a huge blessing for me and always there to come to during times of need. In the early days of postpartum, I struggled heavily with my confidence regarding breastfeeding. Multiple times, I considered quitting and switching to formula. Personally, this made me feel very defeated as I wanted so badly to be able to breastfeed. Every time I messaged Bonney, she was speedy in her response. She was always extremely kind, caring, understanding, and most importantly, encouraging. Even when I was in tears and overwhelmed with feelings of self-doubt, Bonney made me feel strong and determined. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to go to.

- Jade R.

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