Parul Patel, Birth & Postpartum Doula in Chicagoland, IL

Parul Patel Birth & Postpartum Doula in Chicagoland, IL

5.0 13 reviews 13 years of experience
Taking new clients · due Oct 2026 – Aug 2027

About Parul

Hello everyone! My name is Parul, and I’m a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Chicago, Illinois. I’m originally from Mississippi and have called Chicago home since 2009. I’m also a proud mom to a 21-year-old son! My journey into doula work grew from my passion for holistic wellness, mental health, and the connection between mind, body, and soul. Before becoming a doula, I worked as a holistic practitioner specializing in mental wellness and food as medicine, and these passions continue to influence the way I support families today. I believe nourishment, education, emotional well-being, and feeling supported all play an important role in the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. I especially enjoy supporting mothers who desire an unmedicated birth and helping them feel prepared, confident, and empowered through education, comfort measures, and holistic practices. I also love incorporating my knowledge of nutrition, Ayurveda, and mindfulness into my work with families. Outside of doula work, I love traveling, cooking, discovering new foods and cultures, and spending quality time with my friends and family. I’m a big believer in enjoying life’s experiences, continuing to learn, and always finding ways to grow both personally and professionally.

Find Parul online @DivineWellnessChicago

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Taking new clients
Due Oct 2026 – Aug 2027
Confirmed 6 weeks ago

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Birth & Postpartum Doula services

Accepted insurance

Public Aid (Illinois Medicaid) Tricare Aetna Better Health Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) CountyCare (Cook County) Meridian Health Plan Molina Healthcare Message Parul to confirm coverage for your plan.

I’m Parul, a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula with a nursing background and 13 years of experience supporting families through home births, hospital births, and birthing center deliveries. My approach to doula care combines evidence-informed support, holistic wellness, and a deep understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’m passionate about helping families feel informed, prepared, empowered, and supported throughout their journey. As a Birth Doula, I provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout labor and delivery. I have experience supporting mothers who desire unmedicated births and offer a variety of comfort measures, including labor positioning, breathing techniques, mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and natural pain management strategies. I also support families planning epidurals, Cesarean births, VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean), and other medical interventions. My goal is to help every mother feel informed, prepared, confident, and supported throughout her individual birth experience, whatever path it takes. I also have additional certification and training in high-risk pregnancy support, allowing me to provide informed, compassionate doula care to families navigating more complex pregnancies. I help families prepare for appointments, understand their options, develop questions for their healthcare providers, and feel supported throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth while working alongside their medical care team. My holistic approach extends beyond the delivery room. I believe nourishment plays an important role in preparing the body for birth and supporting postpartum recovery. Through the philosophy of food as medicine and Ayurveda, I help mothers explore nourishing whole foods, make informed nutritional choices, and develop healthy eating habits that support their individual needs throughout pregnancy and postpartum. I also incorporate mindfulness, wellness practices, and the connection between mind, body, and soul. As a Postpartum Doula, I support families through the transition into parenthood with newborn care and education, feeding and lactation support, postpartum recovery guidance, maternal well-being, and helping parents build confidence as they adjust to life with their new baby. At Divine Wellness, I believe birth is a powerful and transformative experience. My mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care that honors each family’s journey while supporting the physical, emotional, and educational needs of mothers and their growing families.

Reviews for Parul Patel

5.0 13 reviews
5.0

I am so relieved and happy that we chose Parul to be our doula. From our first contact, she was extremely responsive, clear, thorough, warm, and supportive in her communication with us. Her knowledge of the birthing process and preparation is unparalleled and i felt so much more confident going into my delivery with her by my side. At the hospital she was an amazing advocate who helped to ensure our birth plan was honored as closely as possible by our doctor. She was also a huge support during the birth when I needed some encouragement to keep pushing. She also spent a lot of time getting to know us personally which helped pass the time in the hospital. Overall I couldn’t recommend Parul more. When we prepare for our next baby I will definitely work with her again!

— Dana C.

5.0

Parul was absolutely amazing and a vid send for me during my pregnancy. She was always quick to answer her phone whenever I had a question or concern, she was incredibly supportive especially when it came to giving me questions to help me be more assertive in my questions and dealings with my doctors where before I was frustrated constantly, and never made me feel like my emotions or concerns were too much. She truly listened and took everything I was feeling seriously. What meant the most to me was how she held space for our son we previously lost the year prior and understood that bringing another baby into our lives came with a lot of anxiety, fear, and emotions. She has been such a comforting and reassuring presence throughout this journey. We are so grateful we had Parul by our side and would recommend her to anyone looking for a doula who genuinely cares and makes you feel supported every step of the way!

— Lela C.

5.0

Parul made my birthing experience incredibly smooth and positive from start to finish. Her constant reassurance, calming presence, and encouraging words gave me the confidence and strength I needed throughout labor. She was attentive to my needs, provided unwavering emotional support and created such a comforting environment that I felt truly cared for every step of the way. Having Parul by my side made all the difference and I couldn't have asked for a better doula. I’m so grateful for everything she did and can’t wait for my next baby so she can be my doula again.

— Anna M.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

NPI verified NPI 1508477886 · Doula · Checked against NPPES

Parul's National Provider Identifier (NPI 1508477886) is registered on the federal NPPES registry as Doula (374J00000X). Bornbir matched the number and name against it on Oct 30, 2026. An NPI is the number providers bill insurance with. It doesn't confirm a license or certification, and it isn't a background check.

Certification and training

  • Birth Doula Certification, DONA International (2020)
  • High-Risk Pregnancy (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Illinois Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plan (IL Medicaid)
  • Meridian (IL Medicaid)
  • Molina (IL Medicaid)
  • Aetna Better Health (IL Medicaid)
  • CountyCare (IL Medicaid)
  • Tricare

Languages

Race / Ethnicity

  • South Asian

Religion

  • Christian, Hindu

Credentials

CD (DONA)

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Abuse Acupressure During Labor Advanced Maternal Age Allergies Anger Management Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Assertiveness Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Preventative Care Relationship Issues Relaxation Techniques Self-Compassion Solution Focused Therapy Spirituality Strengths-Based Therapy Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Telehealth Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trauma Recovery Yoga Aromatherapy Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Faith-Based Counseling Genetic Testing Grief and Loss Grief Counseling Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Marital Counseling Marriage & Family Therapist Mental Health Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Naturopathic Medicine Placenta Encapsulation Positive Thinking Premarital Counseling Self-Esteem Acculturation and Immigration Attachment problems Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Car Seats Installment Childbirth Education Chronic Pain Contraception and Family Planning Couple Counseling Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Consultation Family Counseling Fathers' Issues Gynecology Health Coach Healthy Eating High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Hormone Imbalances Hospital Birth In Couples Counseling Infant Care Infertility Infidelity and Trust Issues Insomnia Internal Family Systems Therapy LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Maternal and Fetal Medicine Mood Disorders Newborn Care Nutritional Counseling Parenting Parenting Support Parts Work/ Inner Communities Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Potty Training Child/family Therapy Childhood Growth and Development Children and Adolescents Counseling In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Life Transitions Multiples Nipple and Breast Pain Pain Management Panic Pediatric Urgent Care Postpartum Life Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Life Prenatal Yoga Reproductive and Parenting Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth Well-Woman Care

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parul taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Due Oct 2026 – Aug 2027. Availability was confirmed 6 weeks ago.

Does Parul accept insurance?

Parul lists Public Aid (Illinois Medicaid), Tricare, Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), CountyCare (Cook County), Meridian Health Plan, and Molina Healthcare as accepted insurance. Message Parul to confirm coverage for your plan.

Service area

Parul is based in Chicagoland, Illinois.

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