About Donna Favilla

Donna Favilla

LMT, NCBTMB Provider, ARCB Reflexologist/Educator, NCRE, CLD (BWI), CCE (PCE), HBCE, SpBCE, CPYI

Donna has dedicated her career helping women and their families for over 35 years. She started her career in labor/delivery and mother baby units in the hospital, assisting women through their birth journey as a doula (BWI), NJ licensed perinatal massage therapist (18KT00156800) and ARCB reflexologist. Donna has a passion for supporting birthing families throughout the entire pregnancy, during labor and the postpartum period to help families adjust to the new addition. Donna has been a Certified HypnoBirthing instructor, Spinning babies Parent Educator, and Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor. Donna is the founder of Perinatal Health LLC, a wellness education center in Haddonfield NJ and developed the mother baby massage program at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, NJ.

Donna is a NJ licensed Perinatal Massage Therapist and Educator (NCBTMB) American Reflexology Certified Board Reflexologist and Educator, National Reflexology Certification Educators, Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA, BWI), Certified Childbirth Educator (PCE), Certified Hypnobirthing Educator, Spinning Babies Parent Educator, Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness Birth Instructor.

Perinatal Health offers childbirth education course geared toward couples wishing for a low intervention birth. Our class is welcoming of all birth visions including medicated, unmedicated, birth center, home or taught by an experienced labor doula and childbirth educator.

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“It’s a Creativity Thing”

Live Interview, RVN-TV
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00pm
How do you “turn an ordinary experience into an extraordinary experience?” Donna Favilla- Perinatal Health joins Lauri on “It’s a Creativity Thing” to show you how. Whether you are looking for support during pregnancy/postpartum or you are offering support to someone during their journey, Donna is here to guide you. It all starts with a Dream. Design Your Pregnancy- Your Way AND Your Life- Your Way on “It’s a Creativity Thing”

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Donna if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is a labor doula?

A labor doula is a certified and experienced professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to a woman or couple before, during, and just after childbirth. Her role is to offer continuous support and encouragement to the mother and her partner throughout the childbirth process.

What is Perinatal Health LLC?

Perinatal Health LLC is a small business owned by Donna Favilla. She works with pregnant moms, prenatally, in labor and postpartum recovery. She also works with infants and children, through massage and reflexology.

Why choose Perinatal Health LLC?

Donna Favilla sees a need for her clients and their families to help them through the birthing experience. Donna has over 35 years of experience throughout the childbirth journey.

What services does Perinatal Health LLC offer?

Perinatal Health LLC offers a range of services including prenatal care, yoga classes, education classes, massage/reflexology and postpartum care.

How does my spouse get involved?

Donna helps teach the spouse how to prepare their partner for childbirth. This can include meditation, stretching, words of affirmation and breathing techniques. Donna teaches the spouse how to do yoga to assist their partner.

What are the benefits of doing yoga while pregnant?

Yoga can help prepare the mind and body for childbirth. It also helps alleviate pain and speeds up the childbirth process.

What should I expect during my first appointment?

Donna will perform a free consultation to evaluate your needs and what services will be best suited for you.

When is the best time for a consultation?

Donna helps her clients as early as 12 weeks into pregnancy, or as late as 40 weeks.