As a third-time mom, I was initially skeptical about hiring a doula. I knew, however, that I wanted a completely different birth experience than I'd had with my first two children, both of which included epidurals. That empowering, incredible birth would not have been possible without Kelly. Kelly was truly a critical piece of the puzzle- her support, deep knowledge, and steady presence made all the difference. She worked seamlessly alongside my midwife and created a sense of confidence and calm that allowed me to have the birth experience I was hoping for. If there's a fourth baby in our future, there's no question that Kelly will be part of that journey. read more

Kelly was absolutely amazing. I honestly don't think I could have had this baby without her. She answered every question I had leading up to the birth and was such an incredible support during the delivery itself. I highly recommend working with her! read more

I've used Sunshine Doula Services for three births now: a c/s, a hospital VBAC, and an HBAC. Danielle attended our c/s birth and was incredibly supportive for both me (the birthing person) and my husband who was worried beyond belief. Kelly attended both of our VBACs and is as solid as a rock when it comes to supporting a mama set on an unmedicated, vaginal birth. I connected with her on a soul level and could not have done it without her. Cannot recommend these doulas enough to anyone preparing for birth. read more

I am so thankful to have had Kelly Sunshine at not one but TWO of my deliveries. She was my biggest advocate but also her support and techniques guided me to the finish line each time. She was encouraging and hands on to make sure I felt supported in all ways possible. Her counter pressure techniques and helping get me to different positions to achieve the birth I dreamed of without medication, I couldnt have been done without her by my side! My husband was also relived to have her with us in a time where he wasn't sure what to expect we had her expertise to rely on! Oh and the beautiful photos she captured was just the cherry on top! Those alone are priceless!! read more

I can't even begin to describe how amazing Hayley is! I'm so lucky to have had her on my team for the birth of my first child. As soon as I learned I was pregnant, I began doing research and learning about labor and delivery. My husband and I met Hayley after we took an 8-hour crash course lamaze class and my husband realized that the OBGYN does not help during labor, just for birth. As soon as we met Hayley, we knew she was a good fit for our team. She is super knowledgeable, kind, and respectful. She also didn't seem pushy like some other doulas. We wanted our OBGYN and doula to work together, not against each other, and Hayley definitely had that mindset. She basically said "I will support whatever you and your husband want/need" and that was perfect for us. Throughout my pregnancy, Hayley was available for me to text with any random questions which she quickly responded to. Upon my due date, our baby boy showed no intentions of coming so Hayley worked with us to make a 4-day plan with different things to try (i.e. acupuncture, hiking, homeopathies, labor shake) each day leading up to my scheduled induction at 41 weeks and 4 days. Low and behold, the Sunday before my induction my water broke after I completed the last thing from my plan from Hayley. We were in constant contact that weekend and I really felt like I had so much support from someone experienced on my side. Despite all efforts, I ended up requiring a C-section but Hayley was still there every step of the way. She assured us that having the C-section was okay. She was there to capture the precious moments right after the birth of our son. She helped teach me about a proper latch and make sure my son was getting a good latch. Most importantly, Hayley was there for me postpartum. She sent me therapy resources as well as supplements to try as I figured out what postpartum looked like. I truly can't thank her enough for her unwavering support. read more

Best. Doula. Ever. I hired Danielle to be my doula when I was pregnant with my second child. My first birth ended in a c-section and I was determined to have a better experience this time around. When I decided I wanted a VBAC, Danielle was my biggest cheerleader. She helped me find the right midwife and armed me with support tools to reach my goal. When I was overwhelmed with fear during my pregnancy that I wasn't strong enough or I was afraid that something would go terribly wrong, Danielle was there for me. She was reassuring and calming. Her confidence in me gave me confidence in myself. Danielle checked in on me throughout my pregnancy. She walked me and my husband through what to expect and how to react to each stage of labor. By the time I reached full-term, I felt so ready to deliver because of her. When early labor started, it was different than I was expecting. Danielle came over as soon as I asked, even though it felt earlier than I was expecting to need help. Her presence was so reassuring and strong that I felt stronger just being next to her. My labor wasn't really progressing, partly because baby was in a funky position. She helped me reposition baby and then refocused my mental energy. After that, labor really kicked in! I honestly believe that had she not been there, my labor could have lasted days. After baby was born, she stayed with us until I was tucked in and ready to sleep. She checked in on me often. And then she sent us the most beautiful photos of our labor and birth! I hardly even noticed her taking photos, so I was shocked to see so many. I am so grateful to Danielle for capturing these special moments! If we try for a third baby, I will hire Danielle again. And again. And again. I will also tell every pregnant lady I know to do the same. read more

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We were lucky enough to be in Danielle's care for our first pregnancy. She came recommended from our midwife and from our first conversation with her we knew she would be a great fit for us. She was very communicative during pregnancy always answering any questions and just supporting me emotionally as i navigating through this new time. She was in great contact with me as contractions started slowly and stopped. I appreciated she made it very clear I could call her day or night with questions during this early labor time and I wasn't a bother, I was worried about waking her up over possibly nothing. Danielle made it clear she wanted me to feel comfortable and to call, I knew I had support before labor really began. When labor did begin she was right by my side with my husband supporting me. Keeping a fan on me because I was so warm, guiding me through positions to help labor progress. Cheering me on through contractions. She was kind, gentle, and warm which was needed during labor. When baby was delivered and we had to navigate a tear and possibly transferring to the hospital she was so helpful. She stayed calm answering all my questions and giving me the emotional support I desperately needed at the time. She quietly packed me and baby a go bag. When we got the good news I luckily didn't need to go she was by my side holding my hand and distracting me as I got stitched up because she knew I was scared of the needle. She went downstairs and made me yummy healthy foods and fed them to me while I held my baby. After the golden hour she helped me get showered and even brushed my hair for me. The level of care and attention she gave to me in such a vulnerable time was amazing and so appreciated. Post partum she was there checking in on me and answering my many questions as I navigated my newest adventure. We appreciate having Danielle on our birth team so much. We are so happy she was apart of our journey. Thank you for helping bring our precious son to us! read more

Kelly was absolutely incredible and there's no doubt she had a hand in creating the best possible birth experience for me. From the first meeting, she made me feel so confident in my choices and ability to prepare for the birth of my dreams. She provided honest recommendations on providers and was very responsive to any questions I had throughout pregnancy. She went above and beyond, even finding an opportunity to connect with my midwife and express my concerns prior to birth. My birth was very quick, which could have felt chaotic and scary, but Kelly was with me every step of the way to reassure me. She was amazing at explaining the hospitals processes and dumming down medical jargon so it was more easily understandable. She offered amazing physical and emotion comfort and support throughout my unmedicated birth. She even captured some amazing photos in the very short time she had given my quick delivery. I would highly recommend Kelly to any mom looking for doula support in the birth!! read more

When I first found out that I was pregnant, I was on the fence about if a doula would be beneficial to my husband & I as we embarked on our very first pregnancy journey. To say that Hayley was helpful would be a complete understatement. Hayley went far above & beyond any expectations my husband & I had after deciding to make her a part of our birthing team. She was available to educate us & answer questions throughout our entire pregnancy. As our delivery date came & went without our little babe deciding to make an entrance, my nerves and anxiety really began to spike. Hayley's words of encouragement & experience with first time mommas helped to alleviate my nerves, relax & trust the process. Oddly enough, when I relaxed and let go, my baby girl decided to come that same night! My husband said, after our baby girl was born, that he could not have imagined going through it all without Hayley there. It gave him comfort to have someone with so much experience with what is normal/abnormal that he could relax & fully be there for me. The post-partum check-up was also something that I had no idea how bad my husband & I needed. Not only did Hayley check-in with both my husband & I, but our baby girl as well. Again she provided knowledge & encouragement as we navigated a few things like latch issues, a tongue & lip tie. Her support did not just end after the post-partum visit, but she has been available even after to answer questions for this new momma. The amount of gratitude my husband & I have for Hayley is not something we could ever put into words. She radiates a calm energy & is so dedicated to her clients, which is shown in her constant support. Thank you so much Hayley for being a part of our journey. We are forever grateful. read more

I think it's important to first know before reading this review is I have had two natural child births within 14 months of each other. The first was without a doula and the most recent was with Danielle as our doula. My husband was first not on board with getting a doula, as he did not understand the point of having one when we have midwives, doctors and nurses at the hospital. Within 5 minutes into labor, my husband understood and said he would never go back! Throughout pregnancy, Danielle was available to answer all my tiny to big questions on what was happening with my body. Even though I had just gone through a pregnancy, you forget a ton and every pregnancy is so different. She was so knowledgeable and quick to respond that I never felt uncertain through all the changes. When I went into labor, Danielle showed up right away and got things at the hospital moving. She got the room set up, the oils flowing, and made sure I was comfortable and calm. She kept me motivated through labor, got me moving, in different positions, tried multiple methods to keep contractions going, and when I thought I couldn't go any more, she reminded me why I wanted the birth I had chosen. She made sure my husband was involved the whole time and really gave him the confidence to coach me through the birth. She knew when she needed to step in and when she needed to step back. Without Danielle, my daughters birth would have been a completely different experience, I started panicking right before transition and Danielle got me to get it together and focus on the next contraction. She really helped me in the time where I thought I couldn't do it anymore. After birth she got our photos and timeline to us within a day! She came over to our house to deliver our encapsulated placenta and even helped with breastfeeding and random questions we had ! I cannot tell you how much she means to us, and hope this helps someone make the decision to go with her as you will not regret it at all. This is what Danielle was meant to do in life and she is darn good at it! Just ask my husband who wasn't a believer and now is telling all his friends they have to get her for their next babies! read more

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Nothing but greats things to say about our doula Hayley. This is our second time using Sunshine Doulas and couldn't be happier. My main goal was to deliver via VBAC and I was able to do it with the help of our amazing doula Hayley. She was incredibly knowledgeable and I felt that I was in the best of hands. My husband and I will always recommend Sunshine Doula Services and encourage our friends and family to have a doula especially for first time parents. Thank you Hayley from the bottom of our hearts. read more

Kelly is amazing! My birth experience would not have been the same without her. Having a baby during the Covid epidemic I was somewhat unsure how a doula service would benefit me. Even with the hospital restrictions Kelly far exceeded my expectations. From the detailed education provided prior to labor and the countless questions I sent her, Kelly always made me feel reassured and encouraged. When my pre- labor started Kelly coached me over the phone and checked in frequently. As things advanced she came to my house and provided support for my husband and I. When it came time to go to the hospital Kelly remained on FaceTime the entire time. I was unaware Kelly was not physical present, but rather amazed at her ability to collaborate and work so well with the hospital staff virtually. My beautiful baby was born at 1:54 am and Kelly remained on FaceTime till 3 Am. I'm so thankful to have Kelly apart of my experience read more

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Sam Kim was our doula for our second boy and was absolutely amazing! I was hoping for a VBAC this time around and we literally couldn't have done it without Sam! She recommended different methods for pain and different laboring positions that ultimately led to me having a successful VBAC.She helped with all my questions leading up to the birth and gave me a peace of mind in the labor and delivery room! I knew she had my back and that I didn't have to worry about my birth plan not being prioritized! She is very encouraging, kind, knowledgeable and helpful! Plus she did this all while being pregnant herself! She is the absolute best! Thank you Sam! Also Sunshine Doula has so many different services that they provide ( if you choose)from placenta encapsulation to photographs of your birth! read more

I cannot even express how grateful we are that Hayley was a part of our pregnancy, labor and delivery journey! Hayley was there for me every step of the way to answer questions throughout pregnancy, and helped guide me through a very long labor and delivery. Her knowledge and compassion made my birth experience positive despite circumstances that were less than ideal at our hospital. She advocated for me to ensure our birth plan was followed, helped move my labor along with different positions, and helped my husband be involved too.    Without Hayley, I would have ended up having an unnecessary c-section (hospital staff mentioned it 19 times even though I had no complications and mine and babies vitals were fine) with Hayley's help, I was able to deliver my beautiful daughter naturally without medication. She was an absolute life saver, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking! read more

Kelly was truly an answered prayer!! Cannot say enough good about our experience. As first time parents having Kelly by our side meant the world, and the way she comforted us and guided us honestly gave us the birth we had prayed for. Both myself AND my husband felt so cared for and watched over and you could just tell Kelly has this God given gift of being a doula. She knew how to respond to hospital staff, when to coordinate with our midwife, and when it was go time for us to head to hospital as our birth happened faster than expected! Forever grateful for you Kelly!! I will never forget what you were for me during my labor! read more

Working with Danielle as our doula was the best choice we made when it came to the birth of our second son! We definitely couldn't have had the wonderful birth experience we did without her!! I was excited for Danielle to be our doula from the beginning. She helped in lots of ways during my early pregnancy, sharing recommendations, guidance and support. Then I got some curveballs in late pregnancy...and I was even MORE grateful for Danielle! I found out I needed to be induced at 37 weeks, and I was initially so discouraged, thinking my birth preferences were out the window. I called Danielle, literally in tears, and she encouraged me, reminded me we'd still have options, and gave me some tangible action steps to start preparing. When we got to the hospital, my husband and I were in regular communications with Danielle, and she helped us through several decisions. Then when I was laboring and needed support, Danielle came right away. Once Danielle arrived, it was only 4.5 hours until we met our baby boy! Danielle helped things move along positively, helping me through lots of different labor positions and offering motivation and support the whole time. Despite being induced, I delivered without pain meds and had the birth I had dreamed of! We can't thank Danielle enough!!! read more

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Kelly was such a blessing with our fist birth! She help to guide me and my husband through every single step of the way. Kelly did not leave my side and through the most intense part of my labor she helped me find my strength and navigate me though all options. We can not express our gratitude enough and hope to use Kelly again one day! read more

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I'm a first time mom, and I really had no idea what I was signing up for when I decided to hire Danielle (or any doula for that matter!). I knew I wanted to try for an unmedicated birth, and because of my background in healthcare I knew that I had a better chance of achieving that goal with a doula by my side. What I found while working with Danielle was someone who truly cared about me and my family, and advocated for me when no one else would to ensure that I had a beautiful birth experience. Danielle will take the time to educate you on all things pregnancy related, and help you find resources to ensure you feel empowered in the decisions you make leading up to your due date. Closer to delivery she will visit you in your home to review the difference stages of labor, give you some advice on what is actually helpful to buy/take to the hospital, and answer any questions that you may have. During my labor Danielle was able to watch my contraction patterns and worked to reposition me (many times) to ensure my baby had the best chance at descending into the birth canal without any issues. She helped me use different techniques to control my pain, and was there to support my husband and me every single step of the way. My labor and delivery experience would have looked MUCH different if Danielle hadn't been there - and not in a good way. It really is hard to find words that convey the positive impact Danielle will have on your pregnancy/labor/postpartum experience. She is worth her weight in gold, and you will not regret choosing her to come alongside you on this wild ride! We will be contacting her immediately if/when we even think about trying to conceive again - she's part of the family now! read more

I initially reached out to Kelly because I planned for an unmedicated birth and I wanted an advocate and support during the birthing process. While my birth ended up being medicated, I can honestly say my labor experience was extremely positive only due to Kelly. Not only did she help me find a birth team/hospital that worked for the birthing experience I wanted, but once labor started, I don't know what I would've done without her guiding me through my pain. Birth was a crazy experience but I remember a lot of laughing and feeling completely relaxed through the active part of labor, which was my main desire when bringing my daughter into this world! If I ever decide I am crazy enough to go through this process again, Kelly will be on my team again, whether I do home labor, unmedicated, medicated or c-section. Thank you again Kelly! read more

Wow! What can I really say? I truly feel that my birth experience was so smooth and positive because we had Kelly with us. My husband was having a hard time watching me go through contractions and Kelly was right there through it all. Not only was Kelly a seasoned, pro Doula and advocate during birth, she also provided pre-and post care like a total champion. The encapsulated placenta, the birth timeline, the birth photos - everything is more than we ever would've expected. Sunshine Doula services is 100% the way to go. We hope to have more babies and we wish to have Kelly there along those journeys as well. read more

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You know when you meet someone in your life that you can't imagine how you survived without them? That's Danielle to me. There aren't enough words to describe how thankful my husband and I are for Danielle and the support she provided us with our first pregnancy. From the initial FaceTime call, I knew she was the doula for us. She is so knowledgeable about birth and at our prenatal appointment, she supplied us with everything we needed to know about the process and we left the appointment feeling confident not only in ourselves but also with her being by our side. When I went into labor, I felt supported by Danielle and she did everything she could to ensure that both me and my husband were comfortable. She made sound suggestions with what positions would benefit me and encouraged me through the whole process. Overall, hiring Danielle to be our doula was the best decision we ever made. We will continue to have her be a part of our lives and future births. I highly suggest hiring her if you are thinking about having a doula! read more

We are so glad we decided on a doula for our first birthing experience. My husband was relieved to have someone else in the room with us to act as a mediator and guide. Hayley was helpful, knowledgeable, and faithful all throughout the long hours and unexpected twists and turns. She offered genuine encouragement and support during and after delivery - there's just something intimate and bonding about sharing your personal birthing experience with someone else. I'm also SO happy for the candid photos she captured of my husband, me, our son, the staff, and the labor process in general, too! read more

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I can not recommend Kelly enough. I came into this second pregnancy wanting something completely different from my first, specifically a non-medicated labor and delivery. From the very beginning, Kelly was on board with what I wanted for this birth. She was always there to answer any question or address and concern I had throughout the pregnancy. When I went into labor, she took over and made sure that what I asked for with this birth was made clear to all hospital staff we came in contact with. She helped answer questions nurses had while I was in the middle of contractions. She became this strong force that was behind myself and my husband, supporting us both through the labor and delivery. In the end I had the labor and delivery that I asked for and had always wanted, and I can not thank Kelly enough for the experience I had. I would use her again in a heartbeat! read more

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Kelly Sunshine and team were absolutely fantastic! Prior to birth, I met with Kelly and she displayed this sense of calm/compassion that eased my anxiety about labor and gave me the courage to pursue a natural birthing experience. During labor, Kelly and Danielle knew exactly what my body needed , physically and mentally, to get me to the finish line. In the hospital setting, they advocated all my wants and needs to the medical staff. There were a handful of times that I recieved push back from the nurses but Kelly and Danielle were there to advocate for what I wanted and find solutions. Hiring Kelly and her team was the best decision we could have made! read more

At first, I was pretty fearful about the labor and delivery process and Kelly was EXACTLY what we needed to help my husband and I confidently navigate the final months of pregnancy and to create a positive birth experience. Kelly has a very calming presence and a wealth of knowledge and experience that made her an excellent support both before and during my Son's birth. In addition, due to the number of births she has assisted with, she was very familiar with our hospital's staff and procedures which was very helpful when my labor progressed more quickly than expected and we arrived at the hospital in need of immediate assistance. We highly recommend Kelly if you are searching for an experienced Doula! read more

At 36 weeks we decided to hire Danielle. She was referred to me through another friend who had used her for a previous birth, then I was referred to her again from my Chiropractor. After being told twice about her, I knew in my heart it was meant to be. Our first conversation we just clicked; she heard me, understood me, & already had my growing families best interest at heart. We hit the ground running!!! She helped me find resources last minute that I needed in order to achieve my ideal birth. She was aware of my previous traumatic birth (10yrs ago) and how I wanted a different story to tell lthis time, a positive one!! I dealt with prodromal labor for weeks, and Danielle never missed an opportunity to give me advice, and encouragement. At 40 weeks and 5 days I finally went into labor; and Danielle was a vital piece. I struggled with my baby being Sunny side up & not wanting to move, Danielle helped me get into different positions to help labor progress. When it came time to push, she knew when I needed to switch positions up to bring my baby into this world. My partner caught our baby & having Danielle next to me was so comforting. Not only was she by my side for 100% support but she managed to take breath taking photos & put together a beautiful birth timeline. I cant rave enough about Danielle & her dedication to her clients, you will always feel like her #1 priority no matter how many families she is helping. She puts her heart & soul into what she does and it shows. If your considering hiring a Doula, do not pass up the opportunity to work with the best; Danielle!!!! Our one & only regret not hiring her sooner. read more

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I'm so grateful I got to have Danielle as my doula for a second time! She is so empowering and helpful with her knowledge of pain coping techniques. She was a great contributor in helping me achieve the unmedicated, low intervention birth I desired. I will always be able to look back at both of my birth experiences and remember having her helping hands and her encouragement. As pushing was much more challenging this time, her support made all the difference in helping me to keep going. Words truly cannot even describe just how incredible she made my labor and birth! I'm so happy she captured some beautiful images for me to look back on and remember that special day. read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Samantha Kim as our doula for the birth of our daughter a couple weeks ago. As first time parents, we were nervous and didn't know what to expect. Sam walked us through everything from start to finish and helped us prepare as much as possible for birth. She was an invaluable source of information as well as encouragement and support. Even when the birth ended up going differently than planned, she made sure we were informed and helped affirm us in decisions that were in our family's best interest. Having her made things go so much more smoothly and we also appreciated the postpartum follow up in our home. We would absolutely use her services again in a future birth. read more

Kelly was an essential part of my birth team. I used Kelly for both of my births - both at hospitals (one at Shea, one at Banner UMC), and both unmedicated. Kelly is such a steadfast and knowledgeable doula - her presence and support at my birth gave me peace of mind and confidence. She works seamlessly with the hospital staff and helped me and my husband "fill in the gaps" as I moved between nurses, or when we were left alone in triage. She told me what to expect next and gave me clear and helpful directions so I could navigate the most challenging parts of birth. As I screamed "I can't!" Kelly told me I was strong, and that my baby was close - all the pain I felt was my baby. Kelly not only told me what to do when I needed that, but listened to my desires so I could have the birth I wanted. Kelly is so skilled at her job, it's hard to do her justice in a review post. On top of all the support you get prenatally and during birth, her photos are PRICELESS. I've come to learn that very few doulas in the valley offer the quality photos she does, and birth photographers charge way more. I highly recommend everyone have a doula, no matter your birth, and Kelly is extremely confident, kind, supportive, and helpful (physically, emotionally, in all ways!). It's a blessing that she is a part of both of my birth stories. read more

We are SO happy and thankful that we decided to hire a doula for the birth of our first child (we almost didn't have one and shudder at the thought in hindsight!), and we couldn't have asked for a better doula than Danielle Randell with Sunshine Doula Services. A lot of things didn't go as planned during the birth of our first child, but having Danielle there helped tremendously. She was the best part of our birth experience, aside from having our beautiful and healthy baby boy here in the world with us. Highly recommend Danielle/Sunshine to anyone looking for a doula. And if anyone is on the fence about hiring a doula to begin with, believe me, it's 100% worth it - especially if having a hospital birth. You need your own advocate there! read more

This was our second time using Kelly as our doula and once again it was such an incredible experience! I transferred from a home birth to the hospital for my first birth and was really hoping to deliver at home this time. Kelly helped me work through the trauma from my first birth and supported me exactly how I needed to be supported to give me the home birth I had been hoping for this second time! She also came to the hospital with me for a tear that couldn't be repaired at home. To have her guidance and help navigating the hospital made the trip so short - we were back home in 2 hours in time for baby brother to meet his big sister before bedtime. The photos she takes are absolutely stunning and capture the most beautiful moments. We also loved getting the birth timeline to remember all the details that get swept up in the moment. We opted for the VIP package, which I highly recommend! The TENS unit was a life saver for back labor plus all the additional postpartum products, placenta encapsulation and IBCLC support you get make the postpartum recovery so much better. We can't recommend Kelly and Sunshine Doula Services enough! read more

Working with Danielle has been nothing short of amazing! Danielle truly made my birth experience memorable. She provided so much education and input during my pregnancy as well as my birth. She helped guide me and keep me on the path that I was wanting for myself. Danielle also made sure my birthing partner felt included in the whole process. Having Danielle join my birth team was 100% the best decision I ever made. I would recommend Danielle for anyone expecting. read more

I found Danielle through recommendations of my OB. I am so thankful for the connection there too, as it made things that much smoother. My experience with Danielle was absolutely amazing! Going into labor and delivery, I knew my husband and I needed the emotional and informational support of a doula. Danielle has such a positive and calming presence from the first meeting over FaceTime. I knew we needed to have someone with her confidence and her positive vibes to be there to support us through the birth of our baby. It was also very important to me that she could guide me with faith-based encouragement as well. She has been there as a constant support through texts and calls that soothed my worries leading up to and following my hospital birth experience. Even though my natural birth plan did not go as planned through needing to be induced unexpectedly, Danielle was there to walk me through my options and make sure I was comfortable with each step as we moved forward. She advocated for me and the experience I wanted to have, making what could have been a very stressful day of big decisions into a new dream come true. Danielle encouraged me and reminded me of the big picture throughout my contractions in a way that grounded me. We needed things to progress and baby to be in a good position and she knew the positions I needed to be in to help that happen. My labor wasn't "quick" but felt extremely productive and quicker than I thought 24 hours would feel. I was never just sitting around in agony wondering when things would be over, I was very focused on getting through each contraction at a time. This is very much because of the guidance of my doula Danielle. And she also did an amazing job directing and empathizing with my husband. Danielle helped soothe his anxiety and give him ways to help/support me in a time where he felt helpless. When it got to the point that we decided c-section was the best option for us, Danielle helped support my husband in the time before and after the procedure where he would have been alone. I am so so thankful for her support of him when I could not be there to soothe his anxieties. Danielle showed again and again throughout my labor that she had an amazing amount of experience. I had complete trust in her throughout the entire experience and felt so cared for. I would 100% recommend having a doula guide you through your birth experience and would 1000% recommend Danielle. I will also recommend placenta encapsulation. As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression, how I would feel after birth was worrisome. I didn't take the capsules at first, seeing if I would need them. When the waves of crazy difficult emotions hit, I decided to start taking them and felt the obvious change. It made all the difference for me. All in all, I am BEYOND grateful for Danielle and Sunshine Doula Services for helping make the birth of my son the beautiful amazing day that it was! I will never forget it and will forever cherish the spiritual experience that was my son's birth. Thank you Danielle! read more

Hiring Kelly Sunshine as our doula was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our birth. She gently guided us through not just our pregnancy but also through the crazyness of the caronavirus and all of the complications that brought for our birth. We ended up choosing a homebirth because of hospital restrictions and she lead us to the most amazing midwife team! She supported me throughout the labor and gave me the strength and encouragement I needed to have a natural birth of a my 9.4lb son. Our labor plans changed from a  hospital birth, to a homebirth with Kelly and our midwives and we wouldn't change that for anything! It truly was a blessing to have her guidence throughout our pregnancy and delivery! We couldn't recommend her enough! Thank you Kelly! read more

After researching our area and asking around, we hired Kelly with Sunshine Doula Services. We were thrilled with the info and support we received throughout the pregnancy and birthing process. We planned a hospital birth, so I wanted to make sure we had someone there that would help us through the process and help us advocate for ourselves. Of course our labor was not quite what we had planned, but having Kelly by our side helped us tremendously, and we thoroughly enjoyed our hospital delivery! Kelly has the knowledge and expertise to help you feel confident in your pregnancy, labor and delivery decisions, and she will provide you and your partner the emotional support you need during this wild and wonderful time. Thank you, Kelly! read more

Where do I begin? I honestly get emotional thinking about Kelly's support throughout my pregnancy and birth journey. My husband and I were on the fence if we really needed a doula and if it would be the right decision for us. We have close friends that used Kelly for a home birth, and honestly, the husband's testimony was what sold us. He said it ended up being more for him than his wife, and he was right. Kelly wasn't just a massive support for this first time mama but a huge, calming energy for this first time dad as well. At my first visit with Kelly I ended up switching providers (and labor hospital) after learning about the high c-section rate my current high risk provider had. This was an uncomfortable decision to make midway through my pregnancy, but I leaned into my gut and knew I wanted a more holistic, natural approach to the birth of my baby. I wanted to be heard and feel respected, thankfully I found that quickly in this new provider that Kelly highly recommended. I am forever grateful for making that tough decision. Knowing that we could call or text Kelly at any point prior to labor gave us such reassurance. I would end up nicknaming her a "human xanex" because of the way she can easily settle any mom's nerves. She was a strong advocate for my natural approach to birth, but wholeheartedly supported me with my ultimate decision for an epidural after I wasn't progressing. The amount of care and consideration that went into my labor: the positions I was in, the change in environment, the dimmed lights, the calming music, the laughter, the coaching, massage and breathing support...Kelly was our greatest gift that day. The birth of our first child was a beautiful, peaceful experience and that manifestation came to life because of Kelly. We will 1,000% use her in the future when we decide to grow our family again. She has an absolute heart of gold, and so easily became family. We would recommend her to anyone considering the support and love of a doula. read more

Danielle was the absolute BEST asset I could have prayed for on my birth team. Being a first time mom, not knowing what truly to expect with labor and delivery I felt so supported every step of the way. I was able to text her any and all questions and especially the day I was going into labor when I wasn't sure if it was real or practice contractions, she checked in on me and gave me tools along the way. She also was a great partner and support for my husband so that he felt he could be my rock but also what would be helpful. He didn't quite understand the need for a double until we were in labor and he even said that he was grateful to have had her there for both my support and his! Postpartum she was also amazing!! Checking in on us and coming by the next day it was nice to have someone who was there with us check in and walk me through what to do/expect next for a first time postpartum mom. Again, I never felt like I was alone since I could text her postpartum questions that I wasn't sure about! If you are in the Phoenix area and are looking for someone you can trust and feel comfortable and supported during your birth journey SHE IS YOUR GAL! HIGHLY recommend. read more

I worked with Sam from Sunshine Doulas. Sam provided excellent support for me and my husband during the later weeks of pregnancy and the actual delivery of our daughter. Sam was quick to respond to any questions / concerns I had in the late weeks of my pregnancy. I had originally wanted an unmedicated birth and Sam had helped me prepare for that. However, once I went into labor, things changed and I ended up getting an epidural. Sam was so supportive of the changes to my plan and provided amazing guidance to help my labor progress. She also took amazing photos of the delivery of our daughter. I am so glad we were able to work with Sam & would definitely hire her again for our next child! read more

As a first time mom I was encouraged to get a Doula, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for us. My cousin used Danielle and highly recommended her so I decided to go with Danielle as well. Form the moment we met Danielle was there for me answering any questions I had and encouraged me through my pregnancy. It was great having Danielle to call as I was going through my contractions, she was able to coach me on how to breath through the pain until it was time to go to the hospital. Once I was in labor Danielle was there helping me every step of the way. She was directing me and encouraging me though my labor and delivery. If it wasn't for Danielle I don't think I would of been able to have the natural birth I wanted. Forever grateful for meeting her, she's truly amazing. read more

Seriously the best experience from beginning to end. Couldn't have done it without Kelly! My husband was skeptical in the beginning as he had no idea about what a doula could offer. We are 1 month post labor & delivery and he says that we will absolutely have Kelly during our next pregnancy! Labor and delivery is nerve racking especially your first time but I never had to worry because Kelly was by our side the whole time! read more