Danielle Katelan
May 2025
Danielle
Katelan
,
BSN, RN
Labor and Delivery
UPMC Magee Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh
,
PA
United States

 

 

 

Without a doubt, Danielle Katelan saved our son's life during his birth via C-section with our surrogate.
Without a doubt, Danielle Katelan saved our son's life during his birth via C-section with our surrogate. Shortly after his birth, our son's condition rapidly deteriorated, and it became clear he needed medical attention. Dani, recognizing the urgency, called the NICU, but when they weren't responding quickly enough, she made the bold decision to call a code blue. Her quick thinking and decisive action ensured that the necessary team arrived immediately, and because of her, our son was given the care he needed in those critical moments.

From the moment we met Dani, her warmth and professionalism stood out. She made it clear that she was committed to making this experience as positive as possible for our family and the surrogate. She made sure that we collectively felt informed and supported every step of the way. She didn't just provide excellent medical care- she provided us with hope, compassion, and reassurance during one of the most stressful moments of our lives.