Danica Day

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Frederick, Maryland
6 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hello! I'm Danica, a Certified Birth and Postpartum/Infant Care Doula. I am a traveling doula based in Frederick, Maryland and want to assist others in their birthing and parenthood journey. After being a support person for many years, I decided to become a doula. As a doula I have made it my goal to be a part of the village that everyone deserves by providing quality care and attention from the time you contact me, through the transition home with a new little one. I am an inclusive person and welcome diversity within my clients. I am open-minded and respect my clients ideals and beliefs- all are safe from judgement with me.

Education

Biobehavioral Health, B.S (2014)

Biology, A.S (2016)

Biotechnology, M.S (2020)

Certification and training

Certified Labor Doula, ProDoula (2023)

Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, ProDoula (2023)

Certified Advanced Comfort Measures Specialist, ProDoula (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

ProDoula

Specialties
Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Healthy Eating Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Prenatal Care Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer prenatal support and resources to help answer any questions you may have, help develop your birth plan/preferences, accompany you to a prenatal visit, emotionally and physically support you during labor no matter which way you choose to give birth (natural vs. medicated, c-section, or induction), and will visit you after baby's arrival to help the transition at home. I also offer Postpartum/Infant Care during the daytime or overnight. This includes care of the birthing person and newborn, support for the partner, cleaning of bottle and pump parts, light housework if desired, meal prep, grocery pick up, and whatever else may be needed to help you settle into your new normal.

Packages
Labor Doula
As your birthing doula, Dawn & Dusk will be by your side for the duration of your pregnancy through delivery. Prenatal Services: - emotional support and resources to make decisions - unlimited virtual support to answer any questions or concerns that arise - One in-person or virtual visit for developing the birth plan - will accompany you to one OB/Midwife appointment Labor services include: - on-call 24/7 for two weeks before and two weeks after due date - support facilitating birth plan during labor and delivery - In-person support for you and your partner at your birthing location regardless of birthing method - postpartum care for up to two hours post delivery - (1) four hour in home postpartum visit *Payment plans are available*
$1,200.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Support and Infant Care
After your delivery, Dawn & Dusk can offer a number of services to help ease the transition of your family back to your home. Postpartum services: -assistance with light housework -feedings -cleaning and sanitation of bottle and pump parts -newborn hygiene and bathing -diapering -lactation guidance and feeding support -overnight care and monitoring of newborn and birthing person -emotional support and guidance for whole family Depending on your needs, additional services can be requested on a case-by-case basis. Additional service examples: - in-home cooking or meal prep - grocery pick-up - sibling care - dog walking/pet care Pricing is $42/hour for one-time visits. Packages can be purchased at a discounted rate as follows: - 40 hours of postpartum support at $40/hour - 41 to 200 hours of postpartum support at $38/hour - 201 to 400 hours of postpartum support at $35/hour overnight visits have an 8 hour minimum daytime visits have a 4 hour minimum *Payment plans are available*
$42.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
3
5.0

I am currently a single dad with 3 children, ages 5,3, and newborn. Danica was a lifesaver when she was assisting me with the kids. She worked 12 hour shifts, 6p-6a. She exceeded my highest expectations with how she helped me set a better routine for my two oldest children, took care of the newborn throughout the night, and showed me some clean eating recipes that I plan on using regularly! She also did light housework which was always nice waking up to :). My children opened up to Danica right away, which was a big concern of mine. Their relationship with Danica gave me time to breathe and have a moment in my busy life to relax. Danica impacted our lives for the better and I would recommend her assistance to anyone who is looking for support.

- Aaron L.

5.0

I am so thankful I met Danica! She is so compassionate and caring not only of me but also my husband and daughters during my pregnancies and postpartum. She would check in consistently to make sure I was transitioning into motherhood well. Becoming a new mom is overwhelming. We are never given a handbook on how to navigate this new phase of life but Danica has a way of making me feel at ease and I really appreciated that being a new mom. She shared her knowledge and answered any questions I had. We can not thank her enough for all she did for our family!

- Danielle S.

5.0

I was an anxious mess during my pregnancy after a previous pregnancy loss and if it wasn't for Danica I would've struggled so much more with anxiety. She was always there to answer all my questions no matter how silly I felt they were. With her knowledge and compassion I was able to get through my pregnancy and actually enjoy it. I'm four weeks postpartum and she is still there for me answering any questions I may have. I highly recommend her services. She is truly amazing and passionate about what she does!

- Reghan M.

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