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Hi, I’m Debbie, the heart behind With You, Mama Postpartum Doula Care in Champaign–Urbana. I have a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, work as a family support specialist and home visitor, and am currently completing my postpartum doula certification. As a mother, I know how hard it can be to welcome a baby while feeling like people no longer see you. Everyone asks about the baby, but who asks whether you’ve eaten? Whether you’ve slept? Whether you need a shower, a good cry, or someone to listen without judgment? My own postpartum journey is why this work means so much to me. I remember needing support while figuring out motherhood and navigating emotions I didn’t always know how to explain. I want other mothers to have someone who notices them, too. Through daytime and overnight support, my goal is to offer practical help and a caring presence—preparing meals, helping with newborn care, supporting your feeding choices, and giving you opportunities to rest. I also connect families with community resources, including food and diaper assistance, feeding support, parent groups, and maternal mental health services. You don’t have to have everything figured out to deserve support. With You, Mama—because you deserve to be cared for, too.
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With You, Mama offers compassionate daytime and overnight postpartum support in Champaign–Urbana and nearby areas. Care includes newborn soothing, diaper changes, feeding support, simple meal preparation, light household help, and time for you to rest. I also offer a listening ear, parenting guidance, and connections to community resources. Currently completing my postpartum doula certification, I’m here to help you feel seen, supported, and cared for, because your needs matter, too.
Having Debbie’s support made our days with a newborn feel more manageable. She helped with meals, light household pickup, and caring for our baby overnight. She respected our feeding preferences and shared helpful community resources. I appreciated having someone who cared about both my baby’s needs and my own.
— Francis H.
I didn’t have family nearby or much support after having my baby, and Debbie helped me feel like I finally had someone in my corner. She helped with overnight care, meals, and light tidying, but what meant the most was how she listened and checked on me. She felt like a whole support system in one person. Even though I knew she had other responsibilities, she never made me feel rushed. When she was with me, I felt like I had her full attention. She made a lonely season feel a little lighter.
— Jennifer K.
Debbie is warm, caring, and easy to talk to. She helped with overnight care so I could get some much-needed rest, prepared meals, and did light tidying around the house, which made my days easier. She listened without judgment and made me feel comfortable asking questions. I appreciated her patience and the care she put into supporting both me and my baby. I’m so grateful for her support and would recommend her to any family looking for an extra helping hand!
— Katie Q.
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