Contact

info (at) esalibirth (dot) com
C. 304.482.4729
O. 304.273.4190

Mailing Address:
100 Bull Lane
Ravenswood, WV 26164

The Mid-Ohio Valley is our home location.

Classes available in 2 locations within the MOV:

First United Methodist Church
1001 Juliana St. -Vienna, WV
(Corner of 10th & Juliana)

OR

Ravenswood Senior Center
511 Washington Rd.
Ravenswood, WV 26164

(Locations depend on participant needs – inquire for additional details)

Click Here to Register for Local MOV Classes by Mail

*25% of the registration fee is due at the time of registration to hold your place; full amount is due by the first class. Fees are refundable up to a week prior to the start of class should you choose to withdrawl.

*Military Discounts available – requires valid Military ID.
Single- Mom & Teen Mother Discounts available.
Contact for more details.

If you do not see a class time/date listed that will work for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.  We may be able to adjust the schedule or add an additional class that will fit your needs.

Meet the Educator

My name is Danielle Bergum and I live in the Mid Ohio Valley with my wonderful husband, James, and our precious daughter, Isabella. I am very passionate about pregnancy and birth education and thrive on providing information to parents during this special time in their life. I received my perinatal education training through CAPPA, Bradley and extensive self-research, and am continuously learning with every new family I educate and meet.

After the birth of my daughter, in May 2008, my life completely changed. I was so empowered by the experience that I wanted to share this joy with everyone and help to change birth in America. 

Pregnancy and birth changed my life in so many ways. I never planned on children, and went through a period of depression during the first part of my pregnancy. Through education, I was able to understand all the wonderful ways that I could impact my child’s future and strengthen the bond with my child before she was born. Though I always anticipated a natural birth and breastfeeding, should it occur, I never realized the wonderful outcome it could have on my entire life, and the empowerment I would feel from understanding my physical and emotional strength. I have become a better mother and person because of this experience in more ways than I could have ever imagined.

I look forward to providing the same great services and assistance that my educator, Susan Mooney of Asheville, NC was so kind to give me, to all my current and future clients. I know what education has done for myself and so many families, and I want everyone to have this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow as individuals and parents.

I recently had an [almost unassisted] home birth to a precious little boy.  It was an amazing and powerful experience attended in the final moments by Donna Spellman, CPM and witnessed by Crysta Bourdon (Doula of Gentle Beginnings).  My daughter was excited to participate in his birth, and I was so happy to have shared that with her.

In addition to childbirth education, I have a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and enjoy space planning, drafting, and commercial design through my other business, Esali D Zines. I am also a licensed nail technician. Expectant mothers enjoy the occassional manicure and pedicure, and I provide discounts to expectant couples which can be found at Esali Spa. I love providing tips for partners on massage and hand/foot care during the prenatal period. You can also look for additional education on those topics, as well as drawing and dream interpreting, through my classes at UniversalClass.com.