Dawn was at the top of my list of doulas to meet. Her bio had everything I was looking for. I really enjoyed her energy and personality upon meeting her. For me, that's a deal breaker. I enjoyed being near her. My husband and I just knew she was the one! Take the time to meet her and if she is the one, you may just know it! She spoke very openly to us; very tell-it-how-it-is. She is exactly the strong woman energy I felt I needed near me during birth. I was new to the area and had little resources. She was able to point me in directions I never knew to ask. This is invaluable. She knows the area very well and has the experience as a doula that made me feel comfortable. We were planning a HBAC (home birth after cesarean). My 2 1/2 year old daughter would be there also. It was very important that we found the right person to be support for my husband and daughter also. She was the one. My daughter grew very fond of her leading up to birth. She looked forward to our visits. I could be at ease with my daughter's position during birth with her support. Dawna helped us make our plan possible. Leading up to birth, Dawna was a constant resource. I looked forward to our visits and felt like she was my personal cheerleader. I really needed that! She knew I could do it all along. This was my second birth, and unlike my first one, I felt like everything flowed with all my plans and wishes respected. Everyone there was valuable. Dawna just did exactly what needed to be done while I was in "labor land". She gave me the encouragement I needed and took a load off my husbands shoulders. She brought me drinks with a straw without being asked. She was like an amazing birth angel. Her energy is very calm, strong/confident, go with the flow, and on point! I'm obviously very happy and would hire her again. Right after birth, she made sure I was comfortable and fed. My 2 year old couldn't wait to see her again. We all looked forward to her postpartum visit. There's a reason why she is so experienced and adored by her clients. read more

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I met Dawna back in 2016 for the birth of our first child. With that pregnancy, we ended up having a C-section and Dawna was a phenomenal support at the hospital and postpartum. Specially as we navigated first time parenthood. We just had our second baby (natural delivery) and we're lucky to have Dawna again as part of our birth team, including her doula services. I can only describe her as the whole package: unique, invaluable, knowledgeable, dedicated, intuitive, resourceful, multifaceted, gifted, flexible, encouraging, fun and all around indispensable. My husband describes her as "heavy artillery" as in "call in the very best!" Though I have the greatest husband and my phenomenal sister was supporting us, all of us agree the experience would have been significantly different without Dawna. She truly has a calling which we were lucky to experience in both types of birth settings. read more

I wanted to believe these reviews so I went with it. I reached out and several weeks went by and received no response. So then eventually I followed up again. She finally responded. Long story short, she rescheduled a couple times and ultimately didn't show up to my birth. :( When I had asked if she was going to come to my birth she said I should have "called sooner". Disappointed to say the least. We basically paid for an overpriced birth class. Deposit was non refundable and in fact she turned around and said I owed her money and was going to have an attorney review the contract. Lastly she never signed our contract and emailed a copy like she said she would. read more

We cannot say enough good things about Dawna. Her support was invaluable for our home birth, but her friendship wasn't limited just to birth. Dawna took the time to meet with us multiple times before our birth to talk, get to know each other, and form a relationship long before I was in labor. During my labor, I know I would not have stayed home and made it through my labor had it not been for the emotional support she provided. Having a doula is amazing, and Dawna is simply the best! After our daughter was born, she visited me to see how I was doing and even helped me with some breastfeeding tips, which were priceless in those first few days. If you're considering hiring a doula, look no further! You've found a wonderful one with Dawna. She's no longer just our doula, she's a friend we are so happy to have made! xoxo read more

Dawna is incredibly dedicated to her clients and knows exactly what to say and do when they need it. She is very experienced but I believe her ability to comfort women during the vulnerable time of pregnancy & birth is innate. As a midwife I definitely recommend Dawna to my clients seeking a doula for additional support. read more

Dawna Doula or in my mind is a labor angel/ lifelong friend. As a single mom to be Dawna provided me with amazing support and courage which was invaluable while I was going through my hectic and tiring pregnancy. I had lots of questions and feelings through out my journey and she was always there to share her experience, take the time to listen or provide me with a helpful suggestion. She was also very supportive of all of my labor choices and I felt great about having a support system in place that knew what my goals were when it came time for my Labor. And I had a long long long labor. 37 hours long. Dawna was there by my side for all of it and more! She helped me get through the hard and scary times and with my wishes sh captured precious and priceless photo memories of my labor experience and my daughters journey of being born and entering this world. For this alone I am eternally grateful. Everytime I think of Dawna and the day my daughter was born I smile and I thank G-d that I included her in my process. She truly cares and it's clear this is her natural passion. On a spiritual level I will always feel connected to her and thus am happy to continue my friendship with her today, tomorrow and I hope always. I just can't say enough about the Doula experience and whatever your choice may be I wish you a safe and beautiful labor. read more

Dawna is an amazing friend, doula, and person! She was there for us every step of the way while I was pregnant, during our labor, and even after. Her knowledge, love, and passion for what she does shines through. She really helps you explore and understand what all your options are and supports you with whatever decision you make. She's a wealth of knowledge!!!!! My husband relied on her expertise and support as well; she's there for everyone, because we are all a team. I can't say enough wonderful things about her and what she means to our family. Our little guy loves being with her even to this day! I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone who is looking for a doula, you will love her!!! read more

Dawna is a very caring and attentive doula. She is super knowledgeable and helpful to both mom and partner. I have had the pleasure of working with her several times and feel like I have learned so much from her. She is truly an amazing doula. I highly recommend her to any of my friends and students. read more

Dawna was my doula during my first pregnancy and from the moment I met her, I knew I wanted her on this journey with me. From her knowledge of all things birth, her calming confidence to her loving kindness, Dawna is the best. When my labor began, Dawna held my hand. When the fear inevitably crept in, Dawna lent me her strength. It is indescribable the way she shared that gift during one of the most intense moments of my life, and with it, I continued on and delivered my sweet baby boy. He is the most wonderful person I've ever met and I am grateful to have had Dawna at my side. Not only was Dawna a key ingredient in my birthing experience, my husband and mother in law were kept warm and calmed by her experience and compassion. We wholeheartedly recommend Dawna and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts. read more

I really liked the idea of hiring a doula after a friend told me about her experience. My goal was a drug-free birth so I knew my odds of getting that were better with a doula. I interviewed a few doulas via phone to get a sense of each person. The first one I spoke to talked about herself for at least 25 mins without letting me get a word in. Another one sounded like my Aunt Betty and couldn't imagine this person being in my delivery room with me. When I spoke to Dawna, she asked me about me and my plans and my thoughts first. And she listened. We talked for about an hour and deep down I knew she was the one. But I still held out on making my decision until I met her in person. While waiting for our face-to-face, I checked her out online and learned she was former military and a field medic. My husband really respected this as he is military himself. I knew I needed someone strong who could handle his strong personality and be able to communicate with him while still being nurturing and supportive of me and whatever emotional state I could possible be in. Dawna met all those needs for us. So after finally meeting her, I was pretty much saying "where do I sign?" We had a few face-to-face meetings to develop our relationship because, honestly, having a doula is like having any other important relationship in your life as all modesty and decorum go out the window in an L&D situation and I knew I would be connected to her forever. She even made a point to meet my mom (who was also going to be in my delivery) at her house during one of our face-to-face visits to develop a connection with my mom. It was things like this that made me happy about choosing her. She was always available to me via text or FB or cell if I had any questions or concerns about anything that was going on at a given moment. She was very reassuring at every step. When I finally started laboring, she came to my house in an hour and brought me appropriate snacks to make sure I ate something, but nothing that would be horrible coming up later. She sat with me for a few hours as I was just in the beginning stages with no real regularity. When I finally did progress to more regularity, I started calling Dawna at 12 midnight, then 130am. She was at my house by 245am to sit with me and labor with me (hubby had class in the morning so I made him go to bed as I knew there wouldn't be much he could do more than Dawna). We went to the hospital around 1145am and she was with me every step of the way. She was my constant as I waited for my mom to come to the hospital and hubby was floating in and out of the room dealing with family/friends. The most important thing she did for me was to counsel me on my options and what consequences would be to each thing my Dr presented to me (e.g., pitocin to move me along, breaking my water). She helped me make informed decisions for myself and my baby. While I ended up opting for the epidural, Dawna stayed supportive of me whatever decision I made. My amazing daughter was born at 1024pm with Dawna on one side of me and hubby on the other after what seemed like an eternity of pushing (@ 1 hr?). She stayed with us during that first hour and hovered in the background making sure we had our space to enjoy our time of skin-to-skin as a family. When appropriate, she stepped in to assist with the initial breastfeeding attempt which was made a little difficult by the nurse and her techniques. After we got home, I found I wasn't producing milk for my LO. She came over for her post-partum visit and taught me how to manually express milk and kept me positive about the whole experience as I was in tears for days. Overall, I would highly recommend Dawna as your doula. I would have her again in a heartbeat. I truly admire her for leaving her previous career to go after what her heart led her to do. I hope you pick her because she is such a beautiful soul and she will touch your heart and your family in the best possible of ways. read more

I was referred to Dawna by friends and past clients during my pregnancy with my twins. I was not sure what to expect since I said I didn't need help or support. We met and I suddenly realized I was no longer "holding my breath." She was amazing and so knowledgeable and always available - even when I went to into labor early. I cannot say enough about what she did for me as a first time mom of twins. read more

I was first referred to Dawna Doula by my midwife. With my second child's birth I wanted to take a more natural approach so I knew very little about midwifery and doulas. But let me tell you I don't regret ever taking this path. From the very first conversation I had with Dawna, I felt a sense of calm and confidence I hadn't had in the journey. I knew she was going to be my doula from that point on. I had no reservations but still went through the vetting process. Meeting her in person solidified my belief that I wanted this woman as my support system. I trusted her and felt like somehow as long as she was present I would be alright during birth. She is very knowledgeable, kind, and patient. She answered ALL of my questions, and I had plenty! She was always reassuring and never discouraging even when I was throughout my pregnancy. She offered support until the very end and post partum. Her presence, her words, her spirits helped me realize the strength I had to go through a natural birth. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know. My birth went very quickly and I never made it out of my house. It happened so fast but I'm glad to say she welcomed my baby into this world. When it was happening I felt like only her and I were the only ones in the room. I believe very strongly in sisterhood and felt like she was a sister I needed to accomplish my goal. I will be forever grateful for all she's done. Every time I think about my boys birth I'm reminded of her and her beautiful spirit that was present when he joined this world. Thank you Dawna Doula. read more

Dawna assisted me with the birth of my first child, a beautiful little girl we named Reese. Dawna came highly recommended from a good friend who raved about her. Leading up to Reese's birth, Dawna texted and called on a weekly basis to check in with me regarding my pregnancy at which time she gave me invaluable tips on things to do to prepare my mind and body for labor: drink raspberry tea, apply primrose oil, perform particular stretches to turn my breech baby, among others. (The baby eventually turned!) She truly loves what she does and it shows! I called Dawna at 6am on Sunday, July 9th, the day of Reese's birth, and she arrived at my home in less than an hour. She suggested we take a long walk that proved essential in kick-starting active labor. Her calm demeanor made me feel like I was in good hands, and made me feel like what was happening to my body wasn't an emergency, but a natural process. When finally at the hospital, she provided tinctures and calming aroma sticks to assist with my nerves. While not pushy at all, she convinced me that at 9.5cm dilated, my baby was on its way and that I should try to avoid the epidural because she told me, and unbeknownst to me, pushing actually relieved pain. The total time from first contractions that day to birth was less than 12 hours. For a first child, I will consider this a success! There were no complications and I needed no medication. I'm not sure I could have had avoided the epidural if it weren't for Dawna. She's was bright light, a guiding star leading me to as best a birth as anyone could have expected. After one week, I am almost completely healed. I am so happy we hired Dawna. My husband, who was initially skeptical about the necessity of a doula, told me how happy he was that we had Dawna and said that Dawna was "worth her weight in gold." I highly recommend Dawna to any expectant mother! read more

Most amazing experience ever! Dawna is the epitome of support. I really believe that she played a very big role in assisting me to have the birth I wanted (unmedicated and calm). She is so much more than a Doula - she provided us with so much information (pre and post birth) and has become a very good friend. I am thankful to have met her and will be forever grateful for the selfless, caring, loving person that she is. read more

My husband and I were looking for a different kind of childbirth class that would tailor more to the kind of birth we had planned. This class was great! Very warm and inviting environment with different activities that focused on us welcoming our baby as a team. read more

We used Dawna's doula services for both our children, who are now almost 3 years and, the most recent, 1 month old. While you can't always predict how a birth will go you can know that Dawna will do whatever she can to make your birth plan become your reality. She is professional and personable. She knows when to step in and when to let you and your partner be in the moment of whatever is going on. Both my husband and I highly recommend her. read more