Phone: (773) 701-1649 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 4 births and to 1 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 4 years and 35 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years and 4 families served Area of practice: Chicago, IL Travel range: 30 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Languages spoken: English, some Spanish,
Birth Doula Certifications
Midwest Maternal Child Institute
Breastfeeding Certifications
Midwifery-trained to give postpartum lactation support.
Childbirth Educator Certifications
Trained through Midwest Maternal Child Institute
Other Credentials
Student midwife,
Specialized training or previous experience:
Over 40
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
LGBTQ Families
Spanish Speaking
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Survivors of Previous Life Trauma
Domestic Violence
Special services available:
Placenta encapsulation
Infant massage education
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Henna belly designs
Elimination communication education
Babywearing education
Baby-led weaning
ASL (American Sign Language)
Baby sign language education
Red Cross first aid & CPR classes
Reduced rates for women considering adoption
Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I am a former Chicago Volunteer Doula for the Swedish Covenant Midwives, Co-author of "The Lady Fallopia," a seasonal feminist zine. As a strong advocate of female empowerment, I especially enjoy working with other radical mamas!
Postpartum limits/restrictions: I am especially happy to offer household management after your baby arrives. If you're looking for meal prep and extra hands around the house I am especially fond of this work and happy to work with you!
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals I am knowledgeable of many OB and midwifery practices at most central Chicagoland hospitals. If you're unsure of your care provider(s) I am happy to provide information regarding their most recent statistics and anecdotal information about my experiences. Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers There are no birth centers serving IL families but I am willing to work with families using the birth center opening just over the WI border in Racine! Attends home births? Any Home Birth I love homebirth so much! If you need help finding a qualified provider, I am happy to recommend midwives.
Birth doula fee: $650 to $1200 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $5 to $25 Fee details: My BIRTH DOULA fee includes:
*2-4 Prenatal Appointments
*Assistance with a Birth Plan
*24 hour prenatal phone/text availability
*I attend your birth from as soon as you'd like me to arrive until at least 1 hour after the baby is born, specifically to help with breastfeeding.
*1-3 Postpartum Meetings
*24/hr phone/text availability for parenting support
*PPD Screening
*Parenting Resources for the first year including; community involvement, recipes, pediatrician recommendations, etc!
My POSTPARTUM Doula fees are flexible and I'm happy to work out a schedule to best support your growing family!!!
