Danielle McEachern

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Ottawa, Ontario
6 years of experience
About me

Danielle is a dedicated doula with a passion for providing holistic, evidence-based support to parents-to-be. With a deep respect for the natural physiology of birth, she believes in the innate wisdom of the body and baby to work together through the birthing process. Her approach emphasizes informed consent, making sure you are not only educated about your options but also empowered to make confident decisions at every step. What sets Danielle apart is her unique combination of heartfelt care and scientific insight. With a background in neurobiology, she brings a curious, thoughtful approach to her practice. This foundation allows her to stay current with evidence-based practices while appreciating the natural and cultural aspects of childbirth. Whether you are preparing for a natural birth or exploring other options, Danielle provides the guidance and emotional support to ensure your experience feels right for you and your growing family.

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
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