DANNY GALLAGHER IS A BIRTH DOULA & MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER SERVING MOTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS OF HAWAI’I.

Danny Gallagher carries two small children in the remote village of Ahua, Vietnam in 2017.

DANNY THE DOULA

Danny Gallagher is a Honolulu-based birth doula and maternity photographer who is passionate about serving mothers and their families during one of life’s most miraculous journeys – our origin, the magical moment of our birth.

ALOHA MAI KAKOU!

Mahalo (thank you) for visiting me here in the digital realm! I’m happy to hear that you’re thinking of hiring a labor/birth doula! Since I serve mothers from all over our beautiful islands, my service packages work in a ‘sliding scale’ fashion. This means that I will create a custom plan for your pregnancy, and we work on a comfortable and affordable price for your family.

  • Sam Ross / Sam Baldwin | Danny the Doula's Client and Friend from Australia

    "Without his love, empathy, and support, I fear my world would have been much darker."

    – Sam R. | Doula Client

  • Breccia Demartini | Birth Client and Friend of Danny the Doula

    "It's just so beautiful that connection and the wisdom that he has for women."

    – Breccia D. | Doula Client

  • Abby C. | Birth Client and Friend of Danny the Doula from Kansas City

    "I can call him day or night. I can text him day or night. He has always been there for me."

    – Abby C. | Doula Client

  • Jaime B. | Birth Client and Friend of Danny the Doula from Honolulu, Hawaii

    "Danny is so supportive and empathetic, he really uses a trauma-informed care approach to his work."

    – Jaime B. | Doula Client

FIRST TIME WORKING WITH A DOULA?

  • A doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support to you during your pregnancy and childbirth.

    Doulas are not medical professionals. They don't deliver babies or provide medical care. Doulas do not not require licensure or certification to serve mothers and their families, though, many of them have been trained and educated in how to help pregnant women and their families during this exciting but challenging experience.

    Danny the Doula has been trained and educated, and has served dozens of families with their perinatal and childbirth care.

  • Doulas can perform a myriad of different roles, depending on your needs.

    • Labor or birth doulas provide continuous care during labor.

    • Antepartum doulas support women who are put on bed rest to prevent preterm labor. They help with household tasks and childcare.

    • Postpartum doulas support the new mom during the first few weeks after birth. They help with care and feeding the baby and household tasks.

    Danny the Doula is a labor or birth doula.

  • Before childbirth, a birth doula will typically:

    • Meet with you during your second or third trimester to get acquainted.

    • Teach you relaxation and breathing skills.

    • Answer your questions about the birthing process.

    • Help you understand labor and delivery procedures and possible complications.

    • Help you develop a birth plan.

    • Stay with you constantly to provide comfort and support.

  • During labor, a birth doula will typically:

    • Stay with you constantly to provide comfort and support.

    • Use massage and touch to help you relax and rest.

    • Help you get into comfortable positions.

    • Help you get adequate nutrition and fluids.

    • Help communicate your preferences to the medical staff.

    • Involve and reassure the dad-to-be.

  • After delivery, a birth doula will typically:

    • Provide support and encouragement to both you and dad after bringing your baby home.

    • Teach both of you how to care for your new baby.

    • Assist with breastfeeding education.

    • Support dad and other siblings and teach them how to help you.

    • Make sure you get plenty of rest, eat regularly, stay hydrated, and are comfortable.

DANNY THE DOULA

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Alexis Rollins poses for her maternity photos in front of the Moke Islands in East Oahu, Hawaii.
Alysia Marlow Tengan wears a red maternity dress in a forest in Central Oahu during sunset.
Talisa Caldwell smiles as she wades in the ocean at the northern tip of the Big Island, Hawaii.
Mahea poses for her maternity photos near Lulumalu Falls in East Oahu, Hawaii.
Sarah Peniche strolls along Baby Beach in Kihei, Maui during sunset.
Talisa Caldwell strolls through the tall grass during sunset on the southern tip of Big Island, Hawaii.
Alexis Rollins stares into the distance as she poses for her maternity photos in front of Chinaman's Hat in East Oahu, Hawaii.

#JUSTICE4DANNYTHEDOULA

In 2018, Danny the Doula Gallagher was horrifically defamed on social media by a group of people who had never met him, nor used his doula or maternity photography services.

After four years of suffering, Danny received justice in the US District Court, District of Hawai’i when he took his defamers to trial and was handed a unanimous jury verdict in his favor.

Though it will take time, Danny and his family are hopeful that his good name will be restored. Those who know him have never stopped supporting him, and he is blessed to be surrounded by a loving 'ohana and clients that care..

“If we seek to heal the world of trauma, prejudice, and karmic baggage – the solution begins far before we are born.”

— Danny the Doula