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Sydney Gelb PCD(DONA)

That Doula Inc.

Chicago, IL Service range 15 miles Open to traveling to the northern and northwest suburbs

https://www.thatdoulainc.com

Postpartum Rate

$40

Postpartum Rate

$40


Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 47 families served


Postpartum Doula Certifications

  • DONA International - Certified Postpartum Doula

Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, March 2021

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 3

Postpartum limits/restrictions: No smokers please. I am a dog lover and don’t mind pets. My minimum for overnights is 9 hours, and for the day shift my minimum is 5 hours.


College Education

BA/BS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Baby sign language education
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Cloth diapering education
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Military families support
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

I am currently talking with She Matters to provide free support to Black birthing persons in need. I think that anyone who wants a doula should have one. My goal is to eventually be able to provide more free services to those in need.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

My goal is for every client to feel supported and empowered. I became a doula because I love helping people, especially helping parents find their way during the early months postpartum. There is so much going on during this time and being exhausted adds to it. I love empowering my clients and leaving them well supported and with solid tools to use moving forward. I am DONA certified and infant CPR, AED, and child CPR certified. I have my bachelor’s degree in child development and education and have been in the field of helping families and caring for children for years. I provide emotional support, evidence-based information, practical support, and partner and sibling support. To learn more about what this entails visit www.thatdoulainc.com. You can also email me at thatdoulainc@gmail.com for a free consultation to learn more about me and my services.

Service Area

Chicago, IL Service range 15 miles Open to traveling to the northern and northwest suburbs

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Client Testimonials for Sydney Gelb PCD(DONA)

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Jen Lambert

2/9/2024

11/10 would recommend Sydney! We had Sydney provide overnight postpartum support when we had our second child a few months ago and she is UNBELIEVABLE. Truly top notch in terms of knowledge and experience and absolute dedication to her work. She really cares about caring for the whole family and it shows! Notably we got detailed reports of the night sent to us and Sydney was able to talk through any baby related issue we had on our minds that given day and it was so fantastic. Additionally…the LAUNDRY folding was a game changer. I didn’t anticipate the uptick in laundry we would have with number two, especially as our newest LO was a big spitter. Sydney is meticulous with her folding and everything that was dirty and messy is magically crisp and organized in the morning! It gives you so much breathing room to have that taken care of, I was blown away. Cannot say enough good things about Sydney!! 

Ryan Treftz

2/6/2024

Sydney was an amazing Doula.  She was so personable that my wife and I felt comfortable with her immediately.  Sydney is so helpful and willing to do anything she can to help.  She also has such a deep knowledge and is willing to share.  Every night Sydney was over was smooth sailing with our daughter.  We very much appreciate Sydney and getting to know her.

Celine Fitzgerald

1/6/2024

Sydney has to be one of my favorite people of all time! I'd be lost without her support, enthusiasm and beautiful soul! She has to be the best doula out there. Started with us our first night home from northwestern and put us at ease right away. She is a walking encyclopedia when babies are concerned and I never doubted her once. I am so grateful for her time, support and energy! I'll be hiring her for baby number 2!! We love you! 

Sherry

1/1/2023

We're so grateful and lucky to have Sydney as our post-partum doula. She was knowledgeable, warm, and patient. Our daughter has some health issues, and Sydney was paying attention to details enough that we were able to take the right action immediately. We're so grateful for that! Highly recommend!

Katie

5/30/2022

We were so lucky to have Sydney as our postpartum doula for overnight care with our first baby. She was punctual, communicative and so kind and knowledgeable. We felt so comfortable leaving our baby with her overnight as she had a wealth of knowledge and experience, and such a gentle touch, we always knew our baby was in great hands!

Sydney went above and beyond to take great care of us (in addition to caring for the baby!) and took care of so many baby related tasks to help make our lives easier. She folded laundry, cleaned bottles, pump parts and humidifiers, brought me water and snacks and helped me with feeding and so many baby-related questions. As a new mom, feeling cared for was so helpful and important, and knowing that someone so kind and capable was with my baby gave me the freedom to rest and relax.

If you want to feel seen and heard after birth, and totally comfortable leaving your baby with someone else while you sleep, definitely hire Sydney!

Postpartum Availability for Sydney Gelb PCD(DONA)

= Available. Calendar last updated: 04-26-2024