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About the Instructor

Danielle, Childbirth Classes in Baltimore
DANIELLE WINNER KOONTZ has taught childbirth education in Maryland since 2006.  She has been attending births as a doula since 2007.  As an anthropologist Danielle was a consultant for the Mayor's Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, which works to increase resources and housing values in select Baltimore neighborhoods.  She received her master's degree in Applied Anthropology from the University of Maryland, College Park and her B.A. in anthropology from St. Mary's College of Maryland.  Professionally Danielle is certified in Childbirth Education through the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (A.L.A.C.E.) and is the Maryland State Representative for DONA International. Danielle lives in Catonsville, with her husband, and their two children. 

Contact Info

Informed Birth Choices
Danielle Winner Koontz
410.456.0980

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What people are saying...

"Danielle's classes were exactly what my husband and I were looking for in preparation for our daughter's birth.  The classes covered all pertinent topics well and allowed us to feel very prepared for our birth experience. We used all the knowledge and techniques Danielle taught us during my labor and were grateful to have them.  Danielle is friendly, personable, and makes the classes fun to attend.  I am a healthcare provider and found the content in the classes very informative.  I would recommend Danielle's classes to anyone." M.R. 2010

"I just wanted to send a note of thanks for preparing [us] to have an amazing childbirth experience.  My doctor even said it was memorable because I was so well prepared, which we owe in large part to you!" 2009

We wouldn't have made it without your advice! Thank you!  You are surely one of our authorities when it comes to babies (delivery and care)...We are recommending the childbirth class to all of our pregnant friends."  V.V. 2008

"We wanted to let you know that [the baby] is here!  ... you you made the classes very interesting and gave us another look at childbirth.  We are very excited and want to thank you again for such a wonderful class."  2008

Visit Google places for more reviews of Informed Birth Choices

Midwives

www.specialbeginnings.com
www.altbirthchoices.com
Woman Wise 
Kathy Slone and Associates
www.marylandmidwives.com
sacredjourneymidwifery.com
Bay Area Midwives
MAMAs - Takoma Park

Doulas

DONA International
Doula Match
Naturally Born

Postpartum and Parenting 

Soft and Cozy Baby
www.mindful-mama.com 
Mothering
Baltimore County Family Child Care Assoc.
Greenberries
Eco Baby
Lancaster Pediatrics

For the Mama

Pampered Mommas
Mama Mojo

Pregnancy

www.childbirthconnection.org
www.icanofbaltimore.org
www.motherfriendly.org
Mothers Naturally
Pushed Birth
Pregnancy Corner
Maryland Birth Network
Birth Matters VA
DONA International
Birth Options Alliance
Birthing Naturally

Postpartum Depression

Healing Therapies
Meghan McNamara - Postpartum Depression Therapist 
Victoria Eisner
Postpartum Support International 

Breastfeeding

www.llli.org
www.kellymom.com
Ann Faust
Special Beginnings - Flossie Rollhauser
MD Breastfeeding Coalition
La Leche League
Nourish Breastfeeding Support
The Breastfeeding Clinic


Chrio/Accu/Massage/Yoga

Bay State Chiropractic
Charlyn Santiago - Acupuncture

Yoga For Moms 
Breath Love Yoga
Rollingbrook Yoga
Mamaste - Web resource
Yoga Massage - pre and postnatal massage and yoga

Special Thanks

Mark Dali - Marketing Expertise
Michael Basanta - Logo development
Found Art - Kacey Stafford

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Johns Hopkins
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