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The postpartum doula has a special calling to this work. She understands the needs of the postpartum mother. Her job is to mother the mother so she can mother the baby. She will also help with house, sibling care and baby as well as run errands as she will often have her own vehicle. They usually work half days for about two weeks. They are independent so they set their own schedules, have more flexibility, and often have advanced degrees in other fields. They understand the emotional needs of the new parents. Breast feeding support is also offered.

See alphabetical listings below. Please contact the practitioner directly to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. Be sure to let them know BirthLink sent you!

 

SPOTLIGHT:
"The physical connection with the mother is considered so essential that in some African cultures the cloth that attaches the baby to it’s mothers back is called the placenta."
- Rediscovering Birth, Sheila Kitzinger

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Emily Benjamin ADM CEIM
Bump to Baby

Saint John, IN
219-644-6666
www.bumptobabyconsulting.com
emily@bumptobabyconsulting.com
Area Served: Chicago Area & NW Indiana

In-home consultations will help you prepare for what to expect once baby arrives, and guide you through the 6 week postpartum period. Credentials: Former British Midwife, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist.

 

Birthways Labor Support and

Postpartum Doula Services
Chicago IL
888-506-0607
www.birthwaysinc.com
info@birthwaysinc.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Providing labor support, postpartum care, lactation support, childbirth education, and more since 1997.  Highly trained and supported doula community, 24/7 administrative support, and flexible daytime or overnight scheduling.  Referrals to our community of IBCLCs, therapists, and more.

Bloom Yoga Studio
Chicago IL
773-463-YOGA (9642)
www.bloomyogastudio.com
kerry@bloomyogastudio.com
Area Served: Chicago

Bloom offers Prenatal Yoga, Childbirth Prep and Breastfeeding, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage, Doula Referrals, Infant Massage Workshops, New Mom Support Groups, Infant CPR, Mom & Baby Yoga, and more - all in a sunny, spacious, and welcoming studio in Lincoln Square.

 

 

NEIDA Nancy Cowans CD (DONA)
Chicago IL
847-404-9405
www.NancysBirthandBalance.net

ncowans@hotmail.com
Area Served: Chicago & North Suburbs

I have three adult sons birthed naturally in a hospital and breastfed. Seven grandchildren that I was a doula for pre and postpartum. Participating in births since 1992. It would be my pleasure meet with you. DONA certified. Currently midwifery student.

 

NEIDA Lori Beth Geils CD
Dove Doula Services
Bensonville IL
800-801-5652
dovedoula@yahoo.com
Area Served: Northwest & Western Suburbs

"Mothering the Mother" prenatal throughout her postpartum period and beyond is our specialty with a Christian Focus. Labor and Postpartum Doula, Bradley Method Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educator, Certified Nursing Assistant. Practicing since 1993. Extensive experience in Postpartum Doula Care with MULTIPLES and Professional Labor Support at home or hospital.

 

NEIDASusan Gottschall CD & Birth Instructor (DONA) CLC MED
Comfort and Care Doula
Chicago IL
773-259-2543

www.comfortandcaredoula.vpweb.com
suebruce5760@sbcglobal.net
Area Served: Chicago & Near Suburbs

Childbirth Educator, trained in Birthworks, offering small classes that support you in exploring the amazing process of pregnancy and birth as you build confidence in your ability to birth your baby.  Sliding fee scale.  Doula and Lactation Consultant.

 

Liza Kobernik

Night Owls Postpartum Care

Evanston IL
847-924-4389
lizabird@msn.com
Area Served: Chicago & North Shore

Post-partum care from 10 PM-6 AM. Great references.  I am happy to do all baby related chores while you and your family get much needed rest. I am well trained to assist you in all your post-partum needs.

 

Venessa Tarbell
Chicago IL
773-961-7064

www.venessathedoula.com
venessatarbell@gmail.com

Area Served: Chicago Area


I am a DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula. I also provide placenta encapsulation services. Please visit my website for more information.

 

NEIDA Susan Tokarz
Cary IL
847-514-4504
susanjoy88@yahoo.com
Area Served: Chicago & NW Suburbs

DONA birth and postpartum doula, apprentice midwife, massage therapist and lactation consultant. Experience with premature, NICU, hospice, cesarean, home birth and VBAC. Offering childcare and couples education. Comfortable with GLBT individuals and families and single mothers.

Cecelia Ungari

Evanston IL
773.544.2262
cecelia.ungari@gmail.com
Area Served: Chicago & Suburbs

Professional doula and reiki practitioner. Attentive, flexible, focused on the mind-body-spirit connection, fun, and passionate about my work. With a background in sustainable practices and green living, I can help parents have healthier and positive conceptions, pregnancies, and birth experiences.

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