We feel so lucky to have had Danielle with us three nights a week for the first six weeks after bringing our son home. As a first time mom, those early newborn days were such an adjustment, and Danielle quickly became a source of comfort and support for me too- not just someone we trusted to care for our baby.
From the beginning, we felt safe and comfortable with her. She is incredibly caring, calm, and attentive, and I genuinely looked forward to the nights she was coming because I knew our son was in such good hands and I could actually rest. Especially in those first few weeks when everything felt so new, having her reassuring presence meant so much to us.
Danielle was also wonderful about respecting our preferences and helping us figure out what worked best for our family without ever making us feel like there was one “right” way to do things. She was extremely communicative- always responsive, but also proactive about checking in, sharing updates, and making sure we were on the same page.
We were genuinely sad when our time with Danielle came to an end. She became such a trusted and comforting presence during a really special and vulnerable time in our lives, and we’re so grateful she was part of those early weeks with our son. I would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a night doula.
— Elisha Park
Danielle is an incredible doula, and hiring her was one of the best decisions we made for our birth.
From pregnancy through postpartum, she made me feel completely held and supported. Her prenatal check-ins, journaling prompts, and willingness to answer every question helped me feel informed, confident, and prepared for birth and so supported afterwards. I went into labor with so much trust built with my birth team, and that made SUCH a difference!
When it came time to welcome our daughter, Danielle was invaluable. I had a 30-hour unmedicated labor, and she was by my side every step of the way. Because she took the time to truly understand my birth goals/plan and the reasoning behind them, she was able to help me navigate decisions during labor in a way that felt super aligned.
She also helped transform our hospital room into a calm, beautiful space that felt as close to a home birth as possible, complete with soft lighting, LED candles, vibey music and a starry night projector. When labor became intense, she was a steady, reassuring presence— getting eye level with me/offering encouragement, helping me stay grounded, and providing hands on support with the double hip squeezes (which got me through SO many contractions).
My husband also said he was incredibly grateful Dani was on my birth team. Having her there allowed him to be fully present while knowing we both had support.
I truly cannot imagine my birth experience without her. If you’re considering hiring a doula, don’t hesitate to bring Danielle onto your team. Her support helped make one of the most transformative (and hardest) days of my life feel empowering, intentional, and SO special. Endless thanks yous 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Pearl Angeles
It’s no secret that the post-partum stage is an extremely vulnerable time, both physically and mentally. Danielle was a godsend during this time. She helped me navigate the early months of sleeplessness, emotions, physical changes and setbacks, and the never ending anxiety about pretty much everything, and she did it all with the compassion, kindness, patience, and humor I needed. She taught me so much about care - for myself and my baby - and even she helped me be a better mom to my first child. Her energy and presence is incredibly calming. You just know that it’s all going to be okay, and then more than okay, and then really good. Thank you Danielle, for helping my family and I navigate this crazy beautiful and stressful and transient time. We could not have done this without her guiding hand and heart.
— MA Mitra
Danielle was an absolute gift. We hired her for birth support and six weeks of postpartum care, and her gentle, nurturing presence was a balm for my anxiety and fears. Her deep experience and calm confidence guided me through a natural, unmedicated birth with reassurance and clarity at every step. Danielle was proactive in building a trusting relationship—she took the time to learn my history, hopes, and worries, and gently helped me set meaningful goals and intentions. Her warmth and steady support made a profound difference during labor and the early weeks at home.
I also deeply appreciated her expertise with newborns and postpartum moms. Even though this was my second baby, I learned so many new tips and tricks for handling newborns—those skills alone would have been worth the money. Once we got home from the hospital, she helped us quickly establish a routine and consistency with taking care of the baby. I was so grateful to have her by my side: someone I trusted to care for my baby and someone I could lean on during hard times for emotional support. I will never forget our middle-of-the-night heart-to-hearts; those talks made all the difference in my recovery. I cannot recommend Danielle highly enough.
— Linh Nguyen
Danielle is one of my favorite people on the planet.
We recently welcomed our son, and since we don’t have family nearby, we hired Danielle as a sibling doula to care for our daughter while we were in the hospital. From our first conversation through the birth, she was incredibly warm, empathetic, and thoughtful.
Danielle made our daughter her focus and took the time to get to know her. She learned her quirks, routines, and preferences, and made our daughter her top priority. Danielle went out of her way to keep routines consistent and reduce the stress that comes with bringing home a new baby. She was always responsive, reliable, and prepared, including having a solid backup plan in place. Most importantly, our daughter adored her and still asks when she gets to see Danielle again.
We were understandably nervous about having someone step into our home and routine on short notice to care for our child for an extended period of time. We prepared to feel a bit vulnerable and awkward. Instead, Danielle made it feel completely natural and comfortable. We trusted her right away.
We were so happy with the care she provided that we also worked with her for overnight postpartum support with our son.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything Danielle has done for our family. I genuinely don't have enough nice words to say about her. She is not only a skilled and compassionate professional, but also just a genuinely wonderful person. I can't recommend her services enough, and we're already recommending her to all of our friends.
— Jonathan D'Ambra
Danielle was amazing. She was so warm and grounding and truly a rock for us as first-time parents. Her prenatal visits helped us feel prepared and way less scared, and her calm presence made a huge difference. We’re incredibly grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!
— Avery Stratton Clark
Using my husbands account —
After a really jarring birth experience with my first, I was terrified what labor and delivery would look like with my second. My favorite thing Danielle reassured me about over and over was “No two births are the same.” And MAN was she right!!
I’m so grateful for her presence in our birth space and helping us to welcome our second little girl into the world. If love and light were a person, they would be Danielle ✨
— Justen Brick
Danielle came highly recommended and provided so much peace of mind as a postpartum overnight doula. She supported our goals for our child's sleep and was a calm and supportive presence during our postpartum period. Knowing I had nights where I could catch up on sleep made a huge difference.
— Amanda H.
Working with Danielle was one of the best decisions we made as parents—even as second-time parents. We thought we’d have it all figured out this time around, but those early newborn nights are still challenging, and Danielle’s support was truly a lifesaver. Honestly, we only wish we had known her when our first daughter was born—her presence would have made those early days so much easier.
From the moment she stepped into our home, Danielle brought a sense of calm, warmth, and reassurance that made all the difference. She cared for our newborn during the night with such gentleness and attentiveness that we were able to rest peacefully, knowing our baby was in the most loving, capable hands.
Danielle is not only deeply experienced and responsible, being a mom of 4 herself, but also incredibly nurturing—like a trusted member of the family. She approached every night with patience and compassion, always prioritizing our baby’s needs while also checking in on ours.
If you’re considering hiring a postpartum doula, we can’t recommend Danielle enough. She made the 4th trimester so much more manageable, more restful, and more joyful—and we are forever grateful for the care she gave our little one and our whole family!
— Kenzie Argiriou
We can’t recommend Danielle enough! As a mom who gave birth via c-section, I wasn’t sure how a doula would fit into my birth plan, but she exceeded all expectations. From our first meeting, Danielle was warm, knowledgeable, and supportive, helping us feel prepared and empowered. On delivery day, she kept me calm, advocated for my preferences, and made sure my partner felt included. Postpartum, she checked in regularly and offered guidance that made recovery so much easier. Having Danielle by our side was one of the best decisions we made, and I’ll always be grateful for her care during such a special time!
— Julianne Kossian
I had a previously poor delivery experience. Danielle was kind and compassionate to my concerns, allowing me the time and space I needed to explain my worries and prepare for a better birth the second time. It was a magical home birth and I am thankful she was there!
— Angelica Montanari
Danielle is an angel! She is truly called to this work. She has an incredible ability to connect with people and instantly put them at ease. We are so grateful to have had her at our birth and can't imagine going through this experience without her. She provided a point of calm and was with us every step of the way as we made decisions and processed information. She also helped us process the experience on the other side and find peace in the unexpected parts of the experience. We highly recommend her and know everyone's birth experience would be improved by her expertise, kindness and generosity of spirit.
— Juliet Roth
Danielle became our family the moment we started our journey to birth and postpartum care with her.
As a mother, I felt brave, courageous and powerful stepping into birth with her by my side. She helped my husband feel empowered through his journey to becoming a father, and together helped our partnership as parents become stronger than before we had our baby girl.
She is a mother, a friend, a mentor, a shoulder to cry on, an educator, a wise, gentle, caring soul. I trust her more than anyone I’ve ever met.
She has made birth, and motherhood such a beautiful and powerful journey for our entire family.
The trust, companionship and love that she built for our family is a gift we will hold on to for the rest of our lives. This is the best investment and choice we have ever made - choosing to bring Danielle on as our doula.
— Danielle Gilbertson
Danielle really changed the game for us. She took care of our newborn daughter (first baby, we're older) several nights a week from birth to 4 months. We felt at ease when Danielle was with the baby. She took the time to help alleviate our anxieties. She was always friendly, helpful, and so kind. We wholeheartedly recommend Danielle to new parents.
— Alex Weinstein
Danielle’s exceptional support throughout our childbirth journey was truly invaluable. Her wealth of knowledge surpassed any book or class, and she made us feel safe and heard at every step. Her postpartum support was a blessing, especially during those sleepless nights. Danielle’s kindness and thoughtfulness extended beyond just me; she took care of our entire family. Grateful for her remarkable guidance in welcoming our baby girl into the world. We couldn’t have done it without her!
— Gabby Gilbertson
Danielle is one of those individuals that, when you meet her, you just know she's a genuine, loving person. Danielle exudes an energy of kindness, while also being able to hold space in the way an expecting mama deserves. I had my first and only baby during the height of the pandemic. I was nervous, scared, excited.. Danielle was able to show up for me in a way that I felt heard and validated. She was always there for me, even during some of my scarier complications. If I ever have another child, I would choose no other doula to support me.
— Jenna VanDerVolgen
Danielle kept our family centered, supported and functioning after welcoming our second baby. She is an absolute baby whisperer and intuitively knew what to do calm our newborn very quickly whilst also taking care of Mom during my recovery. She was an expert in newborn and postpartum needs, whilst being completely non-judgmental. Her guidance was sound, and being confident in trusting her with our precious infant meant that I could rest and recharge whilst she was in our home to prepare for the next day of parenting. I would unequivocally recommend Danielle to all of my friends expecting babies in future and am not sure how I’d have survived the past few months without her.
— Liv Roche
Danielle is one of the kindest, warmest, sweetest people we've had the privilege of knowing. Her experience as a mother and as a doula make her an incredibly valuable asset to any parenting team. Our three months with her for post partum care were made richer by her presence, and we'll never forget that. Highly recommend working with Danielle!
— Paul DiMartino
I don't even know where to start when it comes to describing what Danielle meant to our family during our most magical, yet challenging time. I don't tend to welcome complete strangers easily, but Danielle was different from day one. I knew it within minutes of talking to her. I'm sure some people just naturally connect better than others but Danielle is special for sure. She is 100% genuine and kind hearted. We hired her for both labor and postpartum support. I truly think my family is complete but if we were going to consider having another child, she would be my first phone call. I couldn't and wouldn't consider having another child without her as part of my support team. She is a gem and babies just love her. I think it's her inner energy - she just radiates calm confidence and it is felt amongst the entire household when she is there. I just love this woman. Hire her, no questions.
— Melissa H D
