Doula Provides Invaluable Support to Ridgefield Couple During Childbirth

“Angel really and truly cared. She was so happy to be there the entire time, despite the time of day (or night!) or weather conditions,” said Steffani.

Angel has been a birth doula for 15 years and a postpartum doula for 25 years. For Angel, being a doula is more than her job — it’s her passion.

“As a mom myself I know that the birth experience is something women and families remember forever,” said Angel. “So I want women and families to have what they perceive to be a perfect birth. I want them to leave the hospital saying, ‘that was amazing!’”

Angel takes her job very seriously. She has a Suburban to make sure she can get to the hospital even in the most inclement weather, which is how she got to the hospital for Waverly’s birth. She makes herself available 24/7, whether for actual births or troubleshooting over the phone with other doulas that are in a birth.

“I’ll answer my phone at 3:00 AM,” said Angel. “I love what I do, I never see myself retiring.”

About the Danbury Hospital Doula Support Program

Women can choose to have a doula during their stay at the Danbury Hospital Family Birth Center. Doulas are professionally trained to provide support and encouragement to women and families during the birthing experience. For more information about the Doula Support Program, call (203) 739-6932. Also, visit our website to learn more about pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care at Danbury Hospital.