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Found 123 Childbirth Educators in Illinois

Jennifer Moore-Curtis

Rockford, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Jennifer Moore-Curtis

17 years of experience

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!

Recent review

Jennifer was amazing and an essential part of my labor. I was becoming a new mom, and very nervous about what labor would bring. I was committed to an unmedicated labor and my goal was a water birth. With Jennifer by my side, I felt safe and secure despite the arduous task I was facing. My husband was there beside me, but he was as fearful as I was, if not more. Thankfully Jennifer knew how to keep me calm, but help me progress along. When my laboring slowed in the warm water, she had me exit the tub and got my husband involved with supporting my weight to sway back and forth in a squatting position and lower the baby into the birth canal. Jennifer knows how to manage various challenging circumstances that arise. My midwife was great, but I learned with a few labors that they are not very participatory throughout the labor. For this reason, having a doula in the process is extremely important, and Jennifer is well equipped to properly support a woman on her birthing journey.

- Jenna V.

Lynn Morley

North Chicago, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Lynn Morley

9 years of experience
Accepts insurance

Lynn began her indie doula and photography practice in 2018. Her background is in reproductive health and non profits as an educator, direct care professional, and in state policy and project management. She has a BA in Gender Studies, is a certified birth, postpartum, and full spectrum doula, a childbirth educator, and a member of the Queer Doula Network. She hangs her fanny pack in Andersonville where she lives with her wife Mercedes -- a deep-hearted middle school teacher she's spellbound by, and with whom she shares the creative practice called home. Weaving together modern and traditional approaches, her support with families focuses on body literacy and agency, trauma and healing, educating and preparing for birth and postpartum, collective care, caretaking and parenting, honoring transitions, and nurturing relationships (including sex and intimacy). Knowledge building is a collaborative mixture of education, experience, and intuition. At the heart of it: you belong to yourself and are the expert of your own experience. She is committed to trauma-informed practices and co-creating safer spaces by being body- and sex-positive, anti-racist, pro-choice, queer and gender affirming, and welcoming to solo, poly, blended, or communal families. Your care should be designed for your comfort, needs, and wants. It should see you in your full context – your stage of life, unique body, lived experience, culture, community, ability, desires, and dreams.

Recent review

Liam is an extremely caring, intelligent and respectful doula. She sat with me in a lot of grief and anxiety in my fifth pregnancy, (my last one, following three miscarriages.) She rode through the dark moments with me and really helped me mentally prepare for giving birth to a living baby, which I had struggled to mentally accept as possibility. She made sure that I was comfortable enough to take my last birthing experience into my own hands. I truly couldn’t have done it without her experience, care and dedication.

- Amy R.

Becca Hammer

Atwood, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Becca Hammer

22 years of experience

Hi, my name is Becca. I am a mother of three Gigi of five. I have been a Doula since 2004 just did it for friends and family mainly and then my daughter started doing it two years ago. She has loved it and asked me to come join her the last year so we could help more mamas and families. Fun fact about me is I was a surrogate for twin little girls. It was the humblest thing I ever did, and it always warms my heart when I get to tell my story. I am here to help you guide through this journey of becoming parents either for the first time or again. We try and to make your birth plan become a reality no matter what it is. We do not judge if you decide to get pain medicine we also don’t judge if you have certain request this is your journey. We’re just here to help you through it. If you would like to know anything else feel free to message me as I am an open book.

Recent review

Becca was everything i didnt know i needed. She was my strength, my support system, coach, friend and advocate. Becca helped me find strength in myself that i didnt realize i had. Everytime i felt like giving up Becca reminded my how far i had came and that i could keep going. Becca was my support system and was there within an hour of being checked in and stayed with me and baby until after delivery. She was my coach and stayed by my side through every contraction or obstacle that we faced. She was my friend and we shared many heart to hearts in the long overnight hours of labor. She kept me up to date on everything that was going on with my care in terms i could understand and what my options were when things got tough. Becca was my advocate when i couldnt find the words or wasnt sure what the best next step should be. I couldn't have went through roughly 40 hours of labor without her by my side. She kept the atmosphere calm and peaceful with lights and music. She made sure i was aware of everything that was happening and that i had alternative options to an epidural. She kept me moving and walking the halls trying to get baby to descend. My experience was amazing thanks to Becca and she will be the first thing i add to my list for my future deliveries.

- Hannah C.

Amy Patel

Village Of Lakewood, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Amy Patel

3 years of experience

I am a DONA certifying birth doula who is passionate about changing the birthing experience for expectant parents by providing emotional and physical comfort and presence during your sacred transition.

Recent review

I am grateful for Amy Patel beyond words. Despite being unable to provide her with the compensation she deserved, she still agreed to be our doula. This shows her love and care for her clients. She took the time to listen to my story, understand my needs, and advocate for me as a soon-to-be mother of two. Amy respected my family by asking questions and getting to know us before the birth experience. She was attentive and took notes, ensuring she remembered our shared information. Amy helped me plan for my C-section when it was confirmed that my daughter was not turning. As I was occupied with my doctoral program, she even helped me write a birth plan and pack my hospital bag. On the day of the C-section, she arrived on time and stayed with me throughout, except for the surgery itself. She even remembered to bring chapstick and rubbed my feet while we waited for the surgery room. She held my hand as the nurse tried to insert my IV and post-surgery, she hugged me and rubbed my shoulders as I cried after a pediatrician disrespected me. She even stayed overnight so my husband could care for our daughter at home. Amy continued to check up on me via text in the weeks following my hospital discharge and even visited us one last time. I highly recommend Amy Patel as a doula. She is empathetic, respectful, and genuinely caring towards her clients.

- Lydia D.

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