"I’m thrilled to have been a part of Ms. Tonya’s training. It was very informative, hands-on, down to earth, compassionate, and she took time to answer all the questions."
Trusted Maternal Health TRAINING
Enjoy The Baby is a globally recognized collective revolutionizing maternal health through education, mentorship, and strategic consulting. We equip doulas, lactation professionals, and healthcare providers to deliver equitable, culturally humble, and trauma-informed care to birthing families.
We partner with healthcare organizations to integrate doula services to strengthen care models, reduce disparities, and improve birth outcomes across diverse communities. Whether you're building your career or redesigning a maternal health strategy, we help you identify and bridge gaps, elevate care, and create better births experiences for families.
about tonya daniel
Professional high quality Maternal Health training
Hi, I’m Tonya.
I’m a mom of five, a UNC-Chapel Hill grad, and a maternal health strategist and advocate with nearly 20 years of experience as a certified birth doula, doula trainer, childbirth educator, and board-certified lactation consultant.
I’ve supported families in labor rooms and trained professionals in boardrooms—but my mission has always been the same: to bridge the gap between healthcare systems and the families they serve. I’ve seen what’s possible when care is compassionate, informed, and rooted in respect—and what’s at stake when it’s not.
I believe every birthing person deserves power in their own care. That’s why I focus on redefining support, shifting power dynamics, and making shared decision-making the standard—not the exception.
Ready to reimagine what birth support can look like?
Professional Services
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WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
From birth doula trainings to lactation education and community-rooted maternal health sessions, my workshops are hands-on, inclusive, and built for impact. Whether you're a birth worker, healthcare provider, or just getting started, you'll leave with knowledge you can use—and the confidence to use it well.
Let’s build skills that change outcomes.
Interested in a training or custom workshop?
MENTORSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Supporting the next generation of doulas and lactation professionals is core to my work. My mentorship programs offer real-world guidance, accountability, and community—for those on the path to certification or deepening their impact in the field.
Because no one should have to figure it all out alone.
Let’s talk about where you’re headed and how I can support you.
DOULA INTEGRATION & COUNSULTING
Enjoy the Baby partners with health departments and corporations to support Equity Implementation through customized maternal and family health programs. We provide training, strategic guidance, and culturally responsive frameworks that address disparities in perinatal care. Our approach helps organizations embed equity into their policies, services, and community engagement efforts—ensuring all families receive respectful, inclusive, and high-quality support from pregnancy through early parenting.
DOULA & LACTATION SUPPORT REFERRALS
Looking for birth or lactation support you can trust? I maintain a referral network of compassionate, well-trained doulas and lactation professionals—many of whom I’ve personally mentored through my programs. Whether you’re preparing for birth or navigating the fourth trimester, I’ll help connect you with the right provider for your needs, goals, and values.
Support you can feel good about, from people who are ready to walk with you.
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