I’m a Full Spectrum Doula, newborn care specialist, and boy mom. My infant care journey, trainings, and previous role as a nanny has allowed me to gain a plethora of knowledge about caring for both mothers and their newborns. It has also given me the privilege of supporting moms through the sleepless but undoubtedly euphoric times of the postpartum and newborn stages. I accomplish this by educating and encouraging my families while also providing evidence based care and comfort to their newborn. I know this is an immensely delicate time for every family but its my delight to help transition from womb to room.

Anna Rodney, Owner and Founder of Chicago Family Doulas Anna has supported families as a doula since 2009 and is committed to providing families with professional, compassionate, and personal support. Anna gives 200% in all she does in life and brings this commitment and passion to every aspect of her work as a doula. Anna has had the reputation of being a kind, calm, and loving person for as long as she can remember. She has always cared deeply for people and strives to support and care for all around her. She has worked with children and families since she was a teen and later on has supported families in the role of a nanny, preschool teacher, Americorps worker, respite worker, special education teacher, and finally as a birth and postpartum doula. Anna was a special educator for ten years prior to becoming a doula and owner of Chicago Family Doulas. Being a life long learner, Anna earned her Master’s degree in Education as well as multiple degrees in Special Education. She is certified as a labor doula through DONA and CAPPA, as a postpartum doula through ProDoula and CAPPA, certified to teach Hypnobirthing, a CAPPA Certified Lactation Educator, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist, and is a certified Happiest Baby on the Block instructor. Anna is committed to sharing her vast knowledge with the families she works with. She is also committed to training doulas as a labor and postpartum doula trainer through CAPPA and also as a certified CAPPA Childbirth Educator Trainer. As an agency owner, Anna is committed to handpicking the most amazing doulas that the Chicagoland area has to offer. The doulas that work with Chicago Family Doulas are kind, caring, informed, non-judgmental, professional, and 100% committed to the families that they have the honor of supporting. Anna and her team will be an incredible addition to your birth team and postpartum team.

Hi, I'm Jennifer! I am thrilled to be a Co-Founder of Stateline BirthKeepers. I am a mother of 4 children, a certified EMT, a yoga instructor, and a homesteader. I have been working in the birthing world for the past 15 years as a birth doula since I received my training through DONA International in Chicago, IL, from some of the most amazing women. I am also our facilitator of the Closing of the Bones Ceremonies, a certified dancing for birth instructor, and a placenta encapsulation specialist. I provide other services such as Belly Casting, Rebozo techniques, Birth Photography and blessing way ceremonies. I accept no more than 2 birth doula clients each month, so you can rest easy. I can't wait to meet you and I look forward to assisting you on this journey to meeting your baby!

I am a dedicated doula, passionate about providing compassionate support to expectant parents. My philosophy centers on empowering Individuals through personalized care and informed decision making during childbirth

As an infant to early childhood nanny, it has been my complete joy to witness parents blossom fully into their roles as loving, foundational caregivers for their children. In my time as a doula, that joy has increased tenfold as I have been able to witness the exact moment that this unconditional love and care is born. The birth of a new human is remarkable, but the birth of parents should be held and cherished just as thoughtfully and deeply. My philosophy as a doula is whole-family care; we got us, we take care of us by taking care of each other. I'd love to be a part of your journey whether you're adding your first or your tenth to your family. Sliding scale rates available: Birth $800-$1200 Postpartum $30-$35/hr

Partnering with families during fertility journeys, pregnancy, & the childbearing year from a holistic midwifery & integrative health lens. 27 years of caring for families as Midwife & Doula, centering birth advocacy & justice throughout. +2,000 births🧡

Hello! I'm Heather Joy, oldest of nine kids, and mother of four. Caregiving on every level is my life's calling-- mentally, emotionally, logistically, and physically! I am dedicated to healthy boundaries that empower the caregivers I work with so we can do sustainable work that truly nurtures the nurturers. I love brainstorming with new families when challenges arise-- I excel at developing systems, routines, and rituals that work best for each unique family. I also stay up to date on evidence-based care, melding my knowledge with the power of intuition to meet new families personalized needs. When I'm not working, learning, or caregiving, I spend time walking in Chicago's prolific nature, cooking with my kids, and socializing in my neighborhood. (LGBTQIA+ ally, religiously inclusive, and generally grateful to walk alongside any and all types of family units where love and peace are the priority!)

Patrycja Ptak BSN,RNC-NIC, IBCLC I've been a nurse in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for nearly 20 years, and have supported breastfeeding in the NICU/Postpartum Units as an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for 10 years. On my journey, I recognized early on the importance of empowering mothers with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate feeding related challenges.

I'm a trained professional doula that provides emotional, physical, and educational support to pregnant women and families during and after childbirth. With 10 years of experience with infant and maternal health I can always reassure my clients they will get the best care and servic

As a mom of three, Sarah is passionate about creating equitable, empowered birth experiences for all her clients. She was inspired to become a labor doula after seeing the gaps in support for pregnant and birthing people as well as new parents. Sarah is passionate about helping to provide her clients with the agency to have a positive birth experience, no matter what that looks like! In her free time, Sarah is an avid reader, cultivates her vegetable garden, and loves to spend time with her three girls and husband.

Hi everyone! I'm LGBTQ+ friendly and I believe all families deserve love and support. I'm a certified postpartum doula and I provide daytime support in the city of Chicago. Not only can I provide excellent care of your newborn, but I'm there to provide support for the whole family by assisting with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, making meals and snacks, answering questions about newborn development or postpartum recovery, and generally providing emotional support during a time that can be both joyful and stressful. I take your family's health seriously, which is why I'm fully vaccinated and boosted, and I've received the Tdap vaccine. I get a yearly flu shot and I keep my CPR certification updated.

312Doulas: passionate about helping families have healthy and happy births! We loves to help create a unique roadmap to baby (and beyond) with clients by instilling confidence thru education, evidence based information and with support. Philosophy: “Each birthing parent’s body, pregnancy, birth path, values, and labor are different and with empathy and compassion she loves to help prepare, support and honor the birthing parents and their process while teaching savvy strategies to cope and to navigate maternity care.”

As a newborn care specialist and night nanny I love making an impact and bringing out the best in your baby. I am very passionate about overall infant growth, development and wellness. You will be amazed at the leaps in developmental milestones your baby will meet ( feeding( lactation), sleep, gross and fine motor skills etc). I offer overnight, daytime and virtual support I look forward to connecting .

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula | Childbirth Educator | Lactation Specialist As a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, I provide calm, nurturing, and evidence-based support for families through pregnancy, birth, and the newborn stage. My goal is to help parents feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of the way. Safe With Me Doula Services – Loving, professional care for growing families. 🌐 www.safewithmelovingcare.org 📧 safewithmedoulaservices@outlook.com | 📞 (331) 328-1459 Instagram: @birth_doula | Facebook: Safe With Me Doula Services

Evidence-based, queer, full-spectrum, South Side based, COVID-conscious doula

Home Birth and well woman services provided by Christian certified nurse midwives. $5500 global fee. Professional biller for private ppo insurance. Healthshares get a healthshare member credit. Home visits 34-40weeks.

Former nanny turned birth/postpartum doula I provide families with a one stop shop to say: Birth doula services My services include postpartum/night nanny care Certified pediatric sleep coach New Parent educator Newborn Care Educator Bereavement advocate (parents in loss advocate) I have been In The field for thirty plus years I love what I do and I do what I love I am passionate about aiding parents in their new journey of parenting

I’m a Christian wife, mother, and RN who discovered a passion for birth work after having my own babies. I have been a birth doula since 2022 and a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) since 2025. My midwifery practice is focused on faith and trust in the design of a woman’s and baby’s bodies to navigate the birth process. I work with my clients so that they can make informed decisions and consent. I consider myself a minimalist and love allowing the process unfold undisturbed unless absolutely necessary. As a birth doula, I have the most experience in attending unmedicated labors and do love to work with women who have this goal. However, I do still attend medicated births, planned or unplanned. I help my clients experience true informed consent so that they are empowered in their birth choices. In the labor room, I amplify their voice. I’m honored to witness every family’s birth that I have a chance to work with!

Hi I am a very experienced newborn night specialist with over 30 years of experience. I am covid vaccinated, have received all vaccinations also the TDAP and flu shot. I have several references available upon request and I am also a Healthcare worker of 30 years. I am very prompt, knowledgeable and very professional at what I do. I can guarantee you excellent care from me at all times.

Hello families, Im Samantha, an internationally CAPPA-certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, with over 17 years of experience caring for infants and families. I’m also a mom of three, and motherhood has deeply shaped the way I support others—with empathy, patience, and a whole lot of heart. I believe no parent should feel alone during the postpartum season, and I’m honored to offer nurturing, judgment-free support that helps families rest, heal, and grow in confidence as they settle into life with their new baby. If you have any questions, please send me a message!