Danielle McEachern

Birth & Postpartum Doula

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Ottawa, Ontario

Danielle McEachern

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Ottawa, Ontario

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About me

My doula practice blends the art of holding space and the science of our awe-inspiring bodies. I am passionate about providing doula care that honours you, your family, and your birth. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered during pregnancy, childbirth, and onwards into parenthood. Danielle's face, she has medium-length brown hair, blue eyes and glasses, and is smiling wide. I believe in the physiology of birth - that you, your body, and your baby instinctively know how to birth - and that you are the expert on your care. My goal is to help you feel educated about childbirth and all of your options, and confident and supported in your choices. I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for you to thrive in your birth and journey into new parenthood. Before I trained as a doula, I studied neurobiology for ten years. From my time as a scientist I bring curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of research rabbit holes. I am fascinated by all aspects of birth, from the biological mysteries to the diversity of global birth practices. I strive to understand the history that shapes modern birth culture, and to be informed on the best evidence-based practices in perinatal care.

Education

BSc Neuroscience, McGill (2011)

Certification and training

Holistic Doula Program, Pacific Rim College (2019)

MotherWit Postpartum Doula Training (2020)

MotherWit Birth Doula Training (2022)

Memberships and affiliations

Association of Ontario Doulas

Ottawa Valley Doula Association

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Evidence-Based Care Home Birth Infant Care LGBTQ+ Postpartum Doula Care Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

English

Service introduction

I attend births at all the hospitals and birth centres in the Ottawa area (Civic, General, Montfort, Queensway, Gatineau, Almonte, Winchester, Maison de Naissance de l'Outaouais, Ottawa Birth Centre), and of course at home. I also provide postpartum doula support.

Packages

Birth Support

- Unlimited phone/text/email support - On call 24/7 for your birth from 37 weeks - Two prenatal visits, approximately 2 hours each (All About Birth; Comfort Measures & Interventions) - Optional: third prenatal visit ($100 + HST), approximately 2 hours, with a focus on the postpartum period. - Continuous labour support - One postpartum follow-up visit - Access to my lending library - Use of an Elle TENS machine - Complete birth pool setup for home births - A reliable and similarly practicing back-up doula

$1,400.00

CAD Flat rate

Postpartum Support

Postpartum care is always tailored to your family's needs, and may include: - Respite care so that you can shower, sleep and take a well-deserved break - Emotional support as you transition into parenthood - Comfort measures for the recovering postpartum body - Guidance on infant care and behaviour, including feeding, soothing and sleep - Sibling support (including on-call childcare while you are birthing another child) - Meal preparation - Light housework and laundry - Referrals to other community resources and care providers - When hired before your baby arrives, a prenatal meeting at about 37 weeks to meet you and your family, get to know your home and needs, and provide education on the postpartum period.

$40.00

CAD Per hour