Danielle Pakus, Postpartum Doula

I’m a postpartum doula, lactation educator, Master Health Coach, and personal trainer with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Education. With over a decade of experience in healthcare, I bring together my passion for maternal nourishment, functional movement, infant feeding, and practical postpartum support to help families feel cared for during the transition into life with a new baby.

I believe mothers deserve more than a six-week check-in. They deserve to be nourished, supported, and given the tools and confidence to recover and thrive.

One of my biggest passions is nourishing the mother. I love cooking, baking, meal prepping, and creating simple, nutrient-dense meals that are realistic for the newborn stage. I believe good food and replenishment are foundational to postpartum recovery, and I love taking something practical off a family’s plate, whether that means preparing a nourishing meal, helping organize the home, or simply making sure mom has a chance to eat and rest.

I also have a background in personal training and functional exercise, and I’m passionate about helping women reconnect with their bodies and return to movement after birth in a way that prioritizes strength, function, and recovery rather than “bouncing back.”

As a lactation educator, I provide evidence-informed education and support around infant feeding and am continuing to expand my education with the long-term goal of becoming an IBCLC.

My passion for postpartum care is personal. I’m a mom myself, and my own postpartum journey included severe mastitis that resulted in hospitalization. That experience gave me an even deeper appreciation for how vulnerable postpartum can be and how meaningful the right support can feel.

At the heart of my work, I strive to be a knowledgeable professional and a safe mom friend: someone families can trust to provide practical support, compassionate guidance, and genuine care during one of life’s biggest transitions.