Annette Yen - Birth Doula - Crystal Lake, IL

About Annette

I'm a certified birth doula and perinatal patient advocate serving the McHenry County area and surrounding counties. I believe birth is natural and that no matter where you're birthing, with preparation and support, you can create and environment for a physiological birth! I'm dedicated to empowering mothers through physiological labor, and uplifting couples with faith-filled, personalized continuous care. I value communication, fully informed consent, and personalized, focused support. When you choose me for your doula, I'm 100% yours. I work exclusively with one client at a time.

Availability

Taking new clients

Due Jan 2027, Mar 2027, Jun – Sep 2027

Confirmed 2 weeks ago

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Birth Doula packages and pricing

Hospital Pregnancy and Birth Package

Initial Consultation - free (in-person or virtual) 3 prenatal visits (2 in person and 1 virtual) Text and phone support from the moment you hire me Exercises, movements, and more to prep your body and mind and support and comfort you during labor and birth Continuous support at your home and at the hospital during labor and birth as needed Postpartum support immediatly after birth 6+ weeks of virtual postpartum support as needed At least 1 in-person postpartum meeting 5-10 days post birth Research, provide resources, and evidence-based information

$2,200 USD · Flat rate

Home Birth and Pregnancy Package

Initial Consultation - free (in-person or virtual) 3 prenatal visits (2 in person and 1 virtual) Text and phone support from the moment you hire me Exercises, movements, and more to prep your body and mind and support and comfort you during labor and birth Research, provide resources, and evidence-based information Continuous support at your home and/or birth center during labor and birth as needed Postpartum support immediatly after birth 6+ weeks of virtual postpartum support as needed At least 1 in-person postpartum meeting 5-10 days post birth

$1,800 USD · Flat rate

Full 9 month Childbirth Education Package

Add on to a birth doula package $297 A 9-month self-paced online childbirth education course focused on helping you achieve a physiological birth in the hospital, birth center, or at home. Specific guidance in building your birth team - a team that works with and for you Work through your options for your pregnancy and birth based on YOUR values Coaching on informed decision making and advocacy for your choices One-on-one coaching as needed with me as you go through the course.

$397 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I’m a Christian birth doula in the McHenry County and the surrounding areas into Southeastern Wisconsin.

Reviews for Annette Yen

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

August 30, 2026

Annette Yen served as a doula for both of my pregnancies. She had several conversations with me leading up to labor and delivery to understand my medical history, the nature of my pregnancies, and any fears or concerns I had along the way. Annette was able to provide me with encouragement as well as practical support through resources and studies on questions I had. My youngest daughter flipped between breech and cephalic positions several times to where she was breech the week leading up to her due date. Annette provided me with much needed encouragement during this stressful time. She also did exercises with me, provided me with guidance and resources, and lent me tools to help with getting baby to turn. I am happy to say that my baby had flipped just in time for delivery!! Once I called Annette to tell her I was heading in to the hospital, she dropped everything and was promptly in the labor and delivery room with me. During labor, she guided my husband and mom in ways to assist me in pain management and she empowered me to listen to my instincts. Annette also made sure my wishes for delayed cord cutting and immediate skin-to-skin time were carried out which allowed me and my family to fully embrace the moment of our daughter’s birth. Annette is a wonderful, caring person with an excellent bedside manner and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a doula.

— Blessed Mama

5.0

August 25, 2026

Having Annette as my doula for both my babies was the most comfortable and reassuring thing. She has the tenderness and kindness that you need while giving birth, as well as the fierceness needed to make sure your desires are fulfilled for your birth. I especially appreciated her post birth care. Recovery can be rough and Annette was so available and present in the days and weeks post birth to get me on the right track. Highly highly recommend her services!

— Tara

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Certification AWWS (2020)
Birth Doula Certification NBDT (2019)
Perinatal Patient Advocate (2026)
StillBirthday Certification (2020)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts (1984)

Memberships and affiliations

Thompson Breastfeeding Method - Certificate
Optimal Maternal Positioning Ambassador
Premier Birth Tools Peanut Ball Ambassador
CST - Lori Hendrickson CST training Parts 1 and 2

Languages

English

Credentials

BS CBD

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Childbirth Education Craniosacral Therapy Perinatal and Infant Loss

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