Established in 2008, Then Came Baby Postpartum Doula Services provides newborn mothers with the tools and practical support they need for a seamless transition into motherhood, whether it be the first time or fifth! Mothering was never meant to be done solo, so we provide not only an extra set of hands, but a non-judgmental, listening ear to address your many concerns and questions as a newborn mother.
Donna, owner and founder of Then Came Baby, is the mother of six children, three boys and three girls, and seven grandchildren and counting! She has almost 40 years of practical and professional experience caring for newborn mothers and their growing families in the Dallas Metroplex and beyond! She has had the privilege of working with over 100 babies since 2008.
Donna has spent the last 15 years attending numerous trainings pertaining to her craft throughout the country and even across the pond in London, UK! She has attended the Lamaze Labor Supoort Specialist Training, DONA (Doulas of North America) Doula Training Program, Newborn Care Solutions Advanced Newborn Care Training Course, Newborn Care Solutions Elite Newborn Care Specialist Mentorship Program, Dana Obleman's Sleep Sense Sleep Consultant Training and Mentorship Program, CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) Lactation Educator Training, CAPPA Postpartum Doula Training, and Parenting Resources Postpartum Doula Training and Certification. Donna has been a member of DONA, CAPPA, INA (International Nanny Association). She is fully Covid vaccinated and boosted, tdap vaccinated, and vaccinated with the annual flu shot. Donna is also CPR Certified in the American Heart Association's Heartsaver and Pediatric First Aid Training Program. You can find her full bio on Linked In.
Donna's professional philosophy is "a doula for every woman who wants one" and she is on a mission to make sure it happens! Remember, babies don't come with instructions, BUT SHE DOES! Reach out today and let's get busy mothering YOU, the newborn mother! You both need and deserve the services of Then Came Baby Postpartum Doula Services.