Hi, I'm DeAnna Aschwanden CD(DONA)

I will never forget the day in 2015, when I was blessed enough to photograph my first birth. Having worked as a teacher for 17 years, and a photographer for 11, documenting this beautiful event ignited a passion within me. 

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During that birth, as I was photographing, I found myself instinctively trying to help ease my client's concerns and get more comfortable.  One of the nurses pulled me aside that day and said "You know I think you'd be a really great doula, you should look into it".  Up until that point I had never heard of a doula.  When I got home I hopped on the computer and did my research.  From that day forward I knew at some point I wanted to pursue my desire to become a birth doula.

My daughter graduated high school in 2018.  I realized as she was pursuing a new chapter in her life, it was time for me to pursue mine as well.  After completing my DONA birth certification, and postpartum training I am ready to support you with the resources necessary to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, birth and into the fourth trimester. Continuing to adapt to every birth, as no two are the same, I have gained wisdom and knowledge from observing each of these miracles. My goal is to make you feel heard and supported in a way that will empower you to advocate for yourself during your journey into parenthood. This precious time in your life will be ingrained as an everlasting memory and I would be honored to be your doula.