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Examples of Nearby Active Doulas

If you are looking for a birth doula near Normal Illinois, here are a few to consider:

Birth Fee: $1000

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Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
2
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
8

Here is what a client named Laverne has to say about working with Shelby:

Shelby is truly heaven-sent. From the moment we had our first meeting, everything about her felt right. Her aura and knowledge were wholesome, we knew instantly that she was the perfect doula for us. Connecting with her was easy but what pleased me the most was her presence, reassurance, sensitivity to my needs, compassion, intelligence, and dedication during my labor and birth. She communicated, advocated, and assisted us during our transition from the birth center to the hospital. Also her interaction with the medical staff was second to none. She made me feel seen and heard. She was hands on from the moment she arrived and didn't leave my side until our baby made it safely and I was stable and comfortable. She was so attentive to details and went above and beyond. We are so grateful that our paths aligned with her. She provided the emotional and physical comfort and support that we needed as first-time parents.


Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000

Postpartum Rate: $40 to $60

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Updated 3/10/2024

Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
3
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
27

Here is what a client named Autumn Olowo has to say about working with Sheri:

Sheri is an absolutely incredible doula. She was a top referral from my Chiropractor during pregnancy and from the second we talked she radiared a warm, caring, and intentional demeanor. With this being our first baby and very strongly wanting a natural birth, we knew and valued the role of a doula. Sheri came alongside us in the journey to learn about our needs and wants, provide a ton of education, help us lay out a birth plan we felt excited for, and feel comfortable navigating a natural hospital birth. With unexpected prospects for an induction, she had insight from seeing many births to help us make informed decisions and not feel pressured by medical agendas. My labor came on extremely fast and if it wasn't for her support and insight we may have waited too long to go to the hospital. She was at the hospital before we were and instantly was there by our side the entire process. She brought a calming and extremely supportive presence. She knew exactly what ways to help ease contraction pain and keep me enduring when I wanted to give up. It was incredible to have a person in the room on our side for us who was familiar with the process and can bring ease to the million uncertainties. I attribute our incredible and memorable natural birth strongly to her presence. The wonderful photos and videos she takes to capture these one time moments are just the cherry on top. Sheri feels like family now and has the personality that allows her to connect so greatly with anyone. She was our most visited guest in the hospital after our son was born. She truly cares for families and shows it genuinely. We will use Sheri for every future birth we have and refer her to any and all! ??


Birth Fee: $1100

Postpartum Rate: $40

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Updated 3/8/2024

Certified Doula
VERIFIED CERTIFICATION
Years in practice
YEARS IN PRACTICE
7
Testimonials
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
19

Here is what a client named Kirsten has to say about working with Liz:

We asked Liz to be our labor doula to try for a VBAC for the birth of our son. While I ended up having a planned c-section at 40 weeks, Liz still met us before surgery and was calming and knowledgeable and I was happy to have her with us. Before and after our son was born, she came for pre- and post-partum visits. I know I would have been grateful for her guidance and gentle presence had the VBAC worked out, offering whatever degree of involvement we would have liked in each moment. Throughout everything, she continually checked in with me and my husband to see how we were doing (both physically and mentally) and provide us with any information we needed at each stage.

We have also had three photo sessions with Liz: maternity, birth, and a newborn session, and were so happy with all three. We were not planning on the birth photos, but Liz was kind to offer to take them when the VBAC fell through (and the OR team at the time allowed her in). In retrospect, we are so happy to have those photos, too. She was very knowledgeable of lighting and recommended a beautiful location for our maternity shots. While she took plenty of posed, classic shots, she also captured plenty of spontaneity, our family dynamic, and the extremely special event that is childbirth. We have many special moments to look back on and we are grateful she gave us these!

We highly recommend Liz as both a birth doula and a photographer, and know she would be just as great in other capacities as a doula, too.