Hello everyone, my name is Dana and I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Lynnwood, WA. I proudly serve the Greater Seattle Area, including Lynnwood, Shoreline, Everett, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Marysville, and surrounding communities. My philosophy is simple: I believe in the power of the feminine. My mission is to help you embrace that power during childbirth and guide you through a restful, nourished fourth trimester. I strive to create a judgment-free zone where you can trust your body’s unique wisdom and feel fully supported. My approach is rooted in real-life experience. I have personally navigated three completely different births, giving me an unbiased, adaptive perspective. As a mother of three and a former paraeducator, I am highly stress-resistant and skilled at staying calm and present. I offer support that is Intuitive, Steadfast, and Bilingual (fluent in Russian and Kazakh). For postpartum care, I offer specialized services like Rebozo massage and the "Closing the Bones" ritual, focusing on holistic recovery. I am a lifelong learner, dedicated to ongoing education, and I come to every family ready to collaborate with your team.
Birth Doula - World Doula Education (2025)
Postpartum Doula - World Doula Education (2025)
Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR (2025)
The Birth Doula training - Carrie Kenner (2025)
English, Russian
Dana is a Trainee Birth & Postpartum Doula (Cert. 2025) serving the Greater Seattle Area, including Lynnwood, Everett, and Marysville. She provides unwavering emotional, physical, and informational support throughout your entire journey. Her three packages cover Birth Support and specialized Postpartum Care, including holistic recovery techniques like Rebozo massage. Dana empowers you to feel confident and respected in your birth space and nurtured during your fourth trimester.
My wife is currently soaking up every moment with our newborn so I wanted to take a moment to share our experience. Working with Dana was the best investment we made for our birth journey. After a long and difficult road to conceive, this pregnancy was incredibly precious to us and we were naturally anxious about the delivery. Dana was a wealth of knowledge from day one. When labor got complicated and it felt like we were headed toward an unplanned C-section, she remained our calm in the storm. Her expertise in positioning and her ability to help us navigate the hospital’s suggestions were game changers. Thanks to her guidance and advocacy, we were able to avoid a C-section and have the vaginal birth we so deeply desired. She was respectful of the medical staff while ensuring our voices were heard. She didn't just support my wife physically, she empowered us to make informed decisions. We are forever grateful to have had her by our side and I cannot recommend Dana highly enough. As a husband, I was incredibly protective and anxious about my wife's safety. During a very intense point in labor, seeing her in so much pain was unbearable for me. I was actually the one who suggested a C-section just because I wanted her suffering to end. However, Dana remained our calm and steady guide. She didn’t dismiss my fears, but she knew exactly how to support my wife through that 'wall.' With her expert coaching on positioning and breathing, she helped my wife find the strength to keep going. Thanks to her, my wife was able to have the natural birth she so deeply wanted, completely intervention-free and, amazingly, without a single tear! Seeing my wife so proud of herself and empowered by her own strength was life changing. Dana didn't just support the birth, she supported our whole family. If you're a husband who is on the fence about hiring a doula, do it. It was the best decision we ever made.
- Z A
I would like to leave the warmest and most sincere review for my doula, Dana. My labor was very long and difficult — it lasted almost two days, and there were moments when I felt like I had no strength left. But thanks to Dana, I was able to go through everything calmly and without panic. From the very beginning, she surrounded me with genuine care. She didn’t just do her job — she was there like a close family member. I felt so safe, as if my mom was right next to me. She constantly checked on how I was feeling, helped me change positions, reminded me to drink water and breathe, and held my hand when I felt scared. I especially want to mention her massages. During contractions, she massaged my back, lower back, and legs, and it really helped relieve the pain. After her massages, the pain became much more manageable, and I could relax and regain my strength. It was an incredible support during such intense hours. But the most valuable thing was her emotional support. When I was crying, exhausted, or doubting myself, she told me I was strong, that my body knew what to do, and that I would get through it. She helped me believe in myself. In the hardest moments, she stayed calm and confident, and that gave me so much strength. She also helped me communicate with the medical staff, explained what was happening, and supported me in making decisions so I felt in control of the situation. Thanks to her, I never felt alone in the delivery room. Even after the birth, Dana continues to stay in touch, checking on me, caring about my well-being, and offering support. She helped me establish breastfeeding and is still helping me through challenges with nursing. I truly feel that she cares from her heart, not just as a professional but as a person. I am endlessly grateful to Dana for her professionalism, kindness, warmth, and love for what she does. I truly recommend her to all future moms. A doula is not just a helper — she becomes part of your birth journey and supports you like family. If I ever have to go through labor again, I would choose Dana without hesitation.
- Shakhnoza R.
I would like to leave a heartfelt review for my doula, Dana. My labor was very long and difficult — almost two days — and there were moments when I felt completely exhausted. But thanks to Dana, I felt calm, supported, and never alone. From the beginning, she treated me with so much care and kindness. Being with her felt like having my mom next to me. She helped me change positions, reminded me to breathe and drink water, held my hand, and stayed by my side during the hardest moments. Her massages during contractions really helped reduce the pain and allowed me to relax and regain strength. Her emotional support was priceless — she constantly reminded me that I was strong and that my body knew what to do. Dana also helped me communicate with the medical staff and understand what was happening, which made me feel more confident and in control. Even after the birth, she continues to check on me and offer support. She helped me establish breastfeeding and is still helping me through challenges. I truly feel that she cares deeply. I am incredibly grateful to Dana for her professionalism, warmth, and kindness. I highly recommend her to every expectant mom. If I ever give birth again, I would choose Dana without hesitation.
- Shakhnoza
Dana helped our family tremendously during a very challenging time. My wife’s delivery was not easy, and at one point she considered a C-section. Thanks to Dana’s support and guidance, we were able to have a natural delivery. She was patient, kind, and helped us navigate everything the right way. Hernknowledge helped us a lot even the nurses in the hospital didn’t intervene because they trusted Dana and her expertise in supporting us. We are very grateful for her real and meaningful help. Thank you, Dana!
- Murat Z.
Dana helped our family tremendously during a very challenging time. My wife’s delivery was not easy, and at one point she considered a C-section. Thanks to Dana’s support and guidance, we were able to have a natural delivery. She was patient, kind, and helped us navigate everything the right way. Her knowledge helped us a lot even the nurses in the hospital didn’t intervene because they trusted Dana and her expertise in supporting us. We are very grateful for her real and meaningful help. Thank you, Dana!
- Murat
Danna was truly incredible. She is not only responsible and attentive, but also has such a calming, supportive presence. During my labor she helped me in so many ways — from emotional support and encouragement to physical comfort, including massages and breathing guidance. I felt safe, cared for, and never alone. Her dedication and kindness made a huge difference in my birth experience. I’m genuinely grateful for everything she did for me, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting mom.
- Mariana Z.
Danna was truly incredible. She is not only responsible and attentive, but also has such a calming, supportive presence. During my labor she helped me in so many ways — from emotional support and encouragement to physical comfort, including massages and breathing guidance. I felt safe, cared for, and never alone. Her dedication and kindness made a huge difference in my birth experience. I’m genuinely grateful for everything she did for me, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any expecting mom.
- Mariana Zaiets
Every future mother needs a Dana in her court. She was a life saver during my high risk pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; just the friend I needed in the delivery room. The doctors wanted to rush me into labor, but Dana successfully helped me negotiate with them for more time. She helped me dilate naturally without Petocin, through visual, auditory, and physical stimulation. She taught my partner and I many exercises, techniques, and birthing positions we didn’t even know about. I also had her come by my house to do a postpartum body binding on me, which I highly recommend as it was very healing and relaxing. You just don’t know until you try it. Thank you so much, dear Dana! I can’t imagine my next birth without you.
- Victoria V.
Choosing Dana as our postpartum doula was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our fourth trimester. She is truly an exceptional professional who embodies everything you hope for in post-birth support: she is professional, caring, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. From our first meeting, Dana demonstrated remarkable professionalism. She helped us plan for life after the baby arrived, organizing practical resources and offering scheduling flexibility. Her vast knowledge of infant feeding (including lactation and bottle prep), newborn soothing techniques, mother's physical and mental recovery, and establishing gentle routines was a constant source of reassurance. She was always ready with evidence-based information, helping us navigate the steep learning curve of new parenthood with confidence. During the crucial early weeks at home, Dana’s presence was a powerful anchor. She was profoundly caring, offering continuous support tailored exactly to what our family needed. Her kind and calm demeanor never wavered, whether she was supporting us during overnight shifts or helping out during the day. She had an intuitive way of knowing exactly what was required—whether it was quietly folding laundry, prepping a nourishing meal, watching the baby so I could nap, or simply offering a listening ear. She truly enabled me to focus on healing and bonding. We cannot recommend Dana highly enough. She turned what could have been an exhausting and daunting transition into a peaceful, supported, and truly memorable time. If you are looking for a postpartum doula who combines top-tier expertise with genuine warmth and unwavering support, look no further than Dana.
- Jahan Y.
Choosing Dana as our postpartum doula was, without a doubt, the best decision we made for our fourth trimester. She is truly an exceptional professional who embodies everything you hope for in post-birth support: she is professional, caring, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. From our first meeting, Dana demonstrated remarkable professionalism. She helped us plan for life after the baby arrived, organizing practical resources and offering scheduling flexibility. Her vast knowledge of infant feeding (including lactation and bottle prep), newborn soothing techniques, mother's physical and mental recovery, and establishing gentle routines was a constant source of reassurance. She was always ready with evidence-based information, helping us navigate the steep learning curve of new parenthood with confidence. During the crucial early weeks at home, Dana’s presence was a powerful anchor. She was profoundly caring, offering continuous support tailored exactly to what our family needed. Her kind and calm demeanor never wavered, whether she was supporting us during overnight shifts or helping out during the day. She had an intuitive way of knowing exactly what was required—whether it was quietly folding laundry, prepping a nourishing meal, watching the baby so I could nap, or simply offering a listening ear. She truly enabled me to focus on healing and bonding. We cannot recommend Dana highly enough. She turned what could have been an exhausting and daunting transition into a peaceful, supported, and truly memorable time. If you are looking for a postpartum doula who combines top-tier expertise with genuine warmth and unwavering support, look no further than Dana.
- JY
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