Danielle Turner
Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator
& Founder of Harvest Moon
(702) 882-4005
Ohh hey there! I'm really glad you're here!
If you’d told a younger version of me that I’d grow up to work in birth, I probably would’ve laughed (and panicked a little). I grew up feeling genuinely terrified of pregnancy and birth. But once I knew I wanted to become a parent, I also knew I couldn’t avoid those fears — I had to understand them.
So I started digging into evidence-based information. Slowly, curiosity replaced fear. What once felt overwhelming began to feel fascinating. I found myself knee-deep in research while preparing for my own journey — and somewhere in that process, I realized I had a deep love for pregnancy, birth, and the way people move through transformative seasons.
Not long after, I became pregnant with my first baby. Experiencing pregnancy and birth through my own body and story only deepened that passion.
Becoming a doula and childbirth educator is the work my heart had been quietly searching for all along. Supporting people through pregnancy and birth feels like where I’m meant to be — and I don’t take that lightly.
I became a doula in 2019 and have been teaching birth classes for over four years. I bring more than a decade of experience as an educator into the way I support and teach families about what’s
to come - and their role in it all.
Wherever you are in your journey — from preconception through postpartum — I’m here with a calm, knowledgeable presence and support that makes sense for you and your story. I offer doula support and childbirth education to families in the Reno/Sparks/Tahoe area, with virtual options available as well. My work is always grounded in evidence-based, unbiased information, steady support in your choices,
and — most of all — real connection.
If things feels like a lot… I believe you. I felt that way too during both of my pregnancies. I’m here to walk through it with you — the same way my own doulas walked with me — grounded in care, trust, and genuine connection.
I’m a grounding, supportive kind of hype person — ready to meet you where you are and help you feel confident in the moments that matter.
If it feels right, let’s grab a coffee or tea and see if we connect. I’m honored you’re even considering taking one of my childbirth classes or inviting me onto your birth team.
Let's get those pesky
credentials out of the way:
Birth Doula
Trained & qualified through DONA (2019)
Childbirth Educator
Certified Childbirth Educator through ProDoula and a professional member of Evidence Based Birth and [M]otherboard Birth.
Background
I received my B.S. in Speech Pathology & Audiology in 2015 and taught third grade at a local charter school while completing coursework toward a Master’s in Elementary Education. I later returned to teaching preschool before stepping away prior to the birth of my oldest — and fully leaning into birth work from there. Then alas, Harvest Moon Birth Services was born.
*If you made it this far.. high five! ✋
Lena Meri
Birth & Postpartum Doula
(775) 273-8504
Lenameridoula.com
Hi, I’m Lena!
I’m here to help you feel supported,
encouraged, and cared for as you prepare for birth and adjust to life with your baby.
I truly believe the entire journey,
pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, deserves
the same level of attention and care. You shouldn’t have to figure any of it out alone.
Before becoming a doula, I spent over a
decade in Early Childhood Education. Working closely with young children and their families showed me how much it matters for parents
to feel supported and confident right from the start. Then I became a mom myself,
and my own experiences made this
calling even clearer. It all just clicked.
I was the kid who always said I wanted to be a mom when I grew up, so in a way, I feel like I’ve been headed toward this work my whole life.
My style is calm, down-to-earth, evidence-based, and always centered on your particular needs. For support during pregnancy and birth, help with newborn care, a listening ear, a chance to nap or shower, or someone to bring steadiness to a wobbly moment, I’m here for both the practical and emotional support.
I’m so grateful to do this work and to be invited into such a special chapter in your family’s story.
BIRTH & Postpartum Doula:
Trained and qualified through Childbirth International (2024)
Shauna Hopkins
Birth & Postpartum Doula
& Reiki practitioner
(775) 342-5864
Hello!
I would like to introduce myself, I'm Shauna Hopkins!
I have chosen to become a part of the before, during, and after process of bringing these blessings into the world because I'm able to give the love, appreciation, and understanding that is wanted and needed for an expecting persons' special and magical life-giving journey!
I offer both birth and postpartum doula support. I approach my services holistically and I look at each journey as a unique experience. My goal is to give you and your family attention, encouragement, friendship, and support specific to your needs throughout your special experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Complimenting my doula passions, I am also an energy healer and reiki practitioner. I consider myself blessed to have found such fulfilling ways to spend my time.
I look forward to meeting you!
Birth Doula
Trained and qualified through DONA (2019).
Postpartum Doula
Certified Postpartum Doula through ProDoula
Energy Healer
Trained Energy Healer through RPI.
Reiki practitioner
Certified in Reiki I & II
Background
My love and passion in the child care profession started when I was young. I have always been involved with children and families alike. My passions for helping families has expanded and fueled my love for helping bring these beautiful souls into the world. Birth and postpartum support is a huge passion of mine and I am blessed and honored to have found this path alongside energy healing and reiki work.