Dana the Doula

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Dana the Doula

I’m Dana - Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Babywearing Educator

05/26/2026

My updated 2026-2027 availability. ✨Past families always have top priority and if you're due in a month I'm off call still reach out and we'll figure it out! 🤍

✨2026✨
🌞June: back up doula
⭐️July: booked
🌻August: off call
🍁September: booked
🎃October: booked
🦃November: off call
🎄December: open to be a backup doula

✨2027✨
🪩January: booked
💌February: off call
🍀March: off call
🌧️April: 1-2
🌸May: 1-2
🌞June: off call
⭐️July: off call
🌻August: off call
🍁September: 1-2
🎃October: 1-2
🦃November: 1-2
🎄December: 1-2

05/21/2026

3 births in 3 days sounds like a lot... it was full, in the best way. Thankfully there were moments to rest in between and so many moments that reminded me why I love this work.

💙3/3: Birth number 3 was an early arrival and baby is currently in the NICU. I know they would be so grateful for any love, thoughts, and prayers sent their way.

05/20/2026

A few weeks ago, I had the honor of supporting three families through birth in three days. It was a full few days but each birth was its own beautiful story, with time in between for me to pause, breathe, and prepare for the next family.

🩷 Birth 2/3 - She had one of my favorite doctors and such great nurses caring for her. Even though the plan changed the support, communication, and kindness in the room made such a difference.

05/18/2026

🩷 A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending three births in three days. It may sound like a whirlwind, but each birth had its own beautiful rhythm, and I had time in between to rest, reset, and step fully into the next space.

This was the first of the three, and I’m still feeling so grateful that families invite me into these moments.

04/30/2026

🩷No matter how the story unfolds the ending gets me every time… a baby in their parents’ arms. 🩷

03/25/2026

🚽 Today I will be undergoing a colonoscopy and endoscopy. My responses to messages, emails, and texts will likely be delayed. Thank you for your patience.❤️

03/15/2026

One of the greatest honors of my life is being invited into someone’s birth space.

To witness the strength it takes to labor.

To support someone through such a transformative and life changing time.

To watch the moment when a baby finally is laid on their chest.

Being a doula is a responsibility I never take lightly and I feel incredibly grateful every single time a family trusts me to walk alongside them in that moment.

I truly love this work. 🤍

02/25/2026

🏃🏻‍♀️The hospital staff saw me RUNNING after I get a call from my client's family in triage saying "SHE'S COMPLETE"!!!

🥇Every birth is special to me but this birth was the first time a first time client of mom came to triage 10cm dilated!

✨Earlier that morning I got mom in a comfy enough position to sleep, I went home and slept for a bit and woke up to eat before heading to the hospital. When I got the call she was complete I was running like a mad woman 😂

02/11/2026

I truly wish I could take every family on for free. I really do.

Birth work is heart work for me and if love paid the bills, we’d be set. 🫶🏼

I love this work. I love showing up at 2am. I love the "this might be TMI" texts. I love watching you become a parent. It never gets old for me.

But I also have two little humans at home who need me. This is how I contribute to my family.

If working together feels aligned but finances are the hurdle, let’s talk.

📋 Add a doula fund to your registry.
💵 Ask about payment plans.
🐄 Let’s explore trades or barters.

I care deeply about access to support. And I’m always open to a real conversation about it. ❤️

02/10/2026

What did you/will you have in the background of your birth?

🧘🏻‍♀️Do you want chill vibes?
🎶Frat party hits?
⚡️Harry Potter?
👯‍♀️Friends?

Or something else?

02/09/2026

💙 A belly birth tells a story of informed decisions, courage, and care

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Akron, OH

Website

http://danatheakrondoula.com/

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