Extra hands,
expert care

Daneita is a Certified Birth Doula through DONA and has been providing both birth and postpartum Doula support since 2016. For Daneita it is nothing more amazing than seeing life being given and helping families with that transition. Teaching families that they have a voice and that they are their greatest advocate, not only for themselves but for their baby and future families. Daneita believes that families should be provided the safe-haven and community that empowers, equips, and allows them to thrive. Through her work Daneita has developed specializations supporting birth parents of all ages, families with past Infertility, those navigating substance abuse.

Daneita has a wealth of knowledge working with all types of family’s dynamic. Daneita’s objective is just not the baby but to serve the family as a unit. Daneita can value each member of the family in a way that really anchors and builds teamwork.

Prior to finding her true passion in birth work Daneita earned a degree Certificate in Surgical Technology and worked in  Customer Service in corporate America. Daneita actively serves her community and has been the connection of many community resources. She and her husband were foster parents for over 10 years, which led them to adding to their family by adopting 4 amazing, beautiful, and highly resilient kiddos.

When Daneita is not working, she loves being with her 5 children and husband creating new memories and stories. She also loves shopping and couponing. Extreme couponing is only one of her many titles but one that brings her and her family great pride.

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Giovanna started her career supporting families as a preschool teacher in Northern Illinois. After 5.5 years in the classroom, she transitioned to higher education administration for two universities over the next 15 years. After the birth of her son, her passion and interest in the fourth trimester increased as she became aware of the gap in care for new parents. She became a birth and postpartum doula in 2014 and started serving families in the Chicagoland area under Tiny Tusks Doula. Her support has evolved to include virtual postpartum support across the US. 

As an educator at heart, she is committed to continuing education to further develop her expertise. Her trainings include:

• Hypnobabies Doula
• Stillbirthday Doula
• Spinning Babies

A background in Early Childhood education also allows her to support parents during the first year with topics that include breastfeeding, introducing solids, sleeping challenges, and beyond! 

When she is not at work, she can usually be found exploring local parks and trails with her son, training for endurance cycling races, or preparing for the next marathon! Her passions include trying out new recipes, cooking for her family, and incorporating fitness into her day.

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Tia is a certified birth and postpartum doula trained by Prodoula and DONA International, two leading certifying organizations in America.  She was inspired to become a doula through her own journey to motherhood, where through two birth experiences, she saw the importance of providing support to families during pregnancy, birth and after into the 4th trimester. Prior to becoming a doula, Tia worked in healthcare as a certified medical assistant.

Tia is passionate about her own education and believes it is central to her practice with the families she supports. She prides herself on bringing an evidence based approach to her work and the families she supports. She also ensures that she approaches her work without judgment or bias.  Your goals are her goals. She is there to support you and your family unconditionally.  Her clients love her professionalism, dedication and the warmth she brings to the job everyday.  

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When not working, she spends time with her family of four. She enjoys long days at the park and playing board games at night and believes one of life’s greatest pleasures is curling up with a good book while getting cuddles from her kids.

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