Informed, empowered, and never alone – that’s how birth should feel.
Breathe in, begin here
Practical tools to support evidence-based care.
Offering evidence-based birth support, prenatal yoga, and a sense of community for families in Western Loudoun.
My work is rooted in a warm, practical approach, helping expecting parents feel confident in their choices—and deeply cared for every step of the way.
Community Offerings
My work goes beyond individual care; it’s about building a more inclusive, more supported maternal health ecosystem right here in our community.
Meet your doula
Danielle Stephan
Mom, Sister, Friend
Loudoun County Birth Doula
For expecting families in Northern Virginia seeking thoughtful, empowering support without pressure or agenda – I’m here to meet you exactly where you are. From there, I help you tune out the noise and reconnect with your own intuition, offering space for reflection, self-trust, and deeper connection – both to yourself and to a supportive community of other moms.
Through evidence-based birth support, reflective prenatal guidance, and postpartum continuity, I walk with you through the questions and choices of pregnancy, the unfolding experience of birth, and the tender transition into postpartum life – helping you feel grounded, informed, and truly supported every step of the way.
My care combines real-world wisdom, a relationship-centered approach, and a commitment to building a more inclusive maternal health ecosystem – because no one should navigate this journey alone. My goal is to help you feel confident in your choices and truly at home in your own experience.
Your intuition knows her sh*t
Empowered and supported moms are saying:
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I love attending Danielle's prenatal yoga class. This class is designed for soon-to-be moms who want to connect with their bodies and babies in a peaceful and easy-going environment. Danielle is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable.
Kay Williams, First-time mom
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This was my second pregnancy and I was trying for a VBAC. I was also wanting to go without a epidural. Danielle was so supportive of a VBAC and always helped me stay positive and believe in myself that I could have a vaginal birth and without an epidural. Her positivity helped me believe I was strong enough. I truly believe that having such a great doula is why I was able to have the amazing birth I wanted!
Gracyn Hawk, Second-time mom, VBAC
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I would hire Danielle again and again! Danielle was so communicative, helpful, and understanding. Coming from a first time mom and not knowing what to expect, she educated me on things I didn’t know and made me feel empowered in each decision I made. She had answers to almost all of my questions and always made me feel like my questions were valid no matter how big or small. During delivery, it was so nice to have her for physical and emotional support so that my husband wasn’t taking all of my stress and pressure. Additionally, the two postpartum follow up meetings are so nice. Being able to continue asking questions and talking through the entire journey has been a form of therapy and decompression that is much needed.
Erin Hostetler, First-time mom
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Danielle is supportive, encouraging, and down-to-earth. I love how passionate she is about her work and how much she cares for other mamas. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their doula! She's also an amazing yoga instructor - highly recommend her prenatal yoga classes!!!
Kristin Carlson, Mom to two
Why hire a doula?
The statistics speak for themselves.
Evidence-based outcomes
of doula support:
15% increase in the likelihood of a vaginal birth without induction
39% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score
31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
decreased length of labor
Join me for a
Stroller
Walk & Talk
Weekly in Purcellville
Connect with other moms - pregnant, with babies, or littles- in Western Loudoun
The power of holding space is
legitimately impactful.