Imani Stallworth Birth & Postpartum Doula in Chicago, IL
About Imani
Hi, I’m Imani! 🤎 I’m a Full-Spectrum Doula serving families throughout Chicago, Illinois. I provide compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based support throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, loss, and life’s many transitions. I offer birth, VBAC, cesarean, postpartum, and emotional support tailored to each family’s individual needs. Before becoming a doula, I spent over 12 years in Early Childhood Education, 8 years as a nanny, and also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician. These experiences gave me a strong foundation in child development, newborn care, and supporting families through different stages of life. I completed my Full-Spectrum Doula training through Embrace Partum Health in 2026. My passion for doula work is deeply personal. After experiencing pregnancy loss, an unexpected cesarean, and a successful VBAC, I understand how meaningful it is to have someone who listens, provides reassurance, and truly sees you. My goal is to help families feel informed, respected, confident, and never alone. When I’m not supporting families, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, baking, cooking, writing poetry, and building community. A message to new parents: You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. It would be an honor to walk alongside you, listen to you, support your choices, and help you feel cared for through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. 🤎
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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing
THE NURTURED BIRTH
A supportive foundation for families who want personalized doula care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum transition. Includes: * Complimentary consultation * 1 prenatal planning/support visit * Birth preferences discussion * Personalized birth preparation * Evidence-based information and educational resources * Comfort-measurement and coping techniques * Phone/text support during pregnancy * On-call availability beginning at 38 weeks * Continuous labor and birth support * Partner support and encouragement * Immediate postpartum support * 1 postpartum follow-up * Birth reflection/debrief * Community resource referrals as needed Best for: Families looking for personalized birth support with a simple, focused package.
THE SUPPORTED BIRTH
Sagemaia Signature Package This is my signature birth experience for families who want comprehensive emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. Includes everything in The Nurtured Birth, plus: * 2 prenatal visits * Extended birth-preparation support * Personalized comfort-measures plan * Partner preparation * Labor-positioning and coping education * Personalized birth preferences planning * Unlimited phone/text support during the on-call period * Continuous labor and birth support * Advocacy and communication support * Immediate postpartum support * 1 comprehensive postpartum visit * Feeding support and newborn-adjustment guidance * Postpartum planning * Birth processing/debrief * Local resource and referral support Best for: Families who want their doula to be an ongoing source of preparation, reassurance, education, and emotional support throughout the entire birth journey.
THE FULL-SPECTRUM BIRTH EXPERIENCE
A more comprehensive experience designed for families who want deeper preparation and extended support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum transition. Includes: * Complimentary consultation * 3 prenatal visits * Comprehensive birth preparation * Birth preferences planning * Partner preparation and support * Comfort-measures education * Personalized coping plan * Unlimited phone/text support during the on-call period * On-call availability beginning at 38 weeks * Continuous labor and birth support * Support during unexpected changes to the birth plan * Cesarean preparation and support when applicable * VBAC preparation and support when applicable * Immediate postpartum support * 2 postpartum visits * Feeding support * Newborn adjustment support * Emotional postpartum support * Postpartum planning * Birth processing/debrief * Community resource/referral support Best for: Families who want a highly personalized, relationship-centered doula experience with support extending beyond the birth itself.
DAYTIME POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
- $40/hour
- 4-hour minimum
- Support may include:
- Newborn care education
- Feeding support
- Diapering and bathing guidance
- Infant soothing techniques
- Newborn cues and routines
- Parent rest support
- Emotional support
- Birth debriefing
- Sibling transition support
- Light meal/snack preparation
- Light household support related to parent and baby
- Postpartum resource guidance
- Referrals to appropriate community professionals when needed
- Minimum booking: 4 hours per visit.
- Additional hours may be booked in full-hour increments.
OVERNIGHT POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
$375 / 10-hour shift Overnight support is designed to give parents the opportunity to rest while receiving non-medical newborn and postpartum support. A standard overnight shift provides 10 hours of dedicated support and may include: * Newborn care * Feeding support * Diapering * Infant soothing * Safe sleep education * Bottle preparation * Parent rest support * Emotional reassurance * Light baby-related household support
What to expect
You Don’t Have to Walk This Journey Alone 🤎 At Sagemaia Doula Services, I believe that every family deserves to feel safe, heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. Birth and parenthood can bring so many emotions—excitement, joy, uncertainty, fear, hope, and everything in between. My role is to meet you exactly where you are and walk beside you without judgment. I’m here to listen to your hopes and concerns, help you feel informed about your options, provide comfort and reassurance, and remind you of your strength when you need it most. As a Full-Spectrum Doula, I support families through pregnancy, birth, VBAC, cesarean birth, postpartum, pregnancy loss, and the many transitions that come with becoming and growing a family. My approach is gentle, nurturing, and personalized because your journey is uniquely yours. I’m not here to tell you how your birth should look—I’m here to help you feel supported and empowered in the choices that are right for you. Whether you need a calm presence in the room, a hand to hold, someone to help you find your voice, or simply someone to remind you, “You’re not alone. I’m right here with you,”—I’m honored to be that person. Your story matters. Your choices matter. Your experience matters. I would be honored to support you and your family through this chapter and remind you that you never have to navigate it alone. 🤎
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Embrace Partum Health (2026)
Memberships and affiliations
- Partum Health
- Chicago Family Doulas
Languages
- English
Race / Ethnicity
- Black / African American, Hispanic / Latino, Multiracial
Specialties
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Service area
Imani is based in Chicago, Illinois.