Gerda Ameyaw

Chicago, Illinois

Gerda Ameyaw

18 years of experience

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 .

Kaleigh Herter

Chicago, Illinois

Kaleigh Herter

7 years of experience

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

312Doulas Chicagoland

Chicago, Illinois

312Doulas Chicagoland

18 years of experience

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.”

Carrie Sobel

Chicago, Illinois

5.0 (3 reviews)

Carrie Sobel

16 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

Carrie is amazing. She brings a sense of calm wherever she goes, and has an incredible supportive energy. She’s wonderful at anticipating needs without being asked, and an expert in all things postpartum. Whether it’s making a warm meal or snack, holding a hand (or baby!), or troubleshooting the highs and lows of this very special time - Carrie is my first choice. Thank you for everything you do!

- Alexa D.

Sarah Vesely

Chicago, Illinois

Sarah Vesely

2 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Heather McCullough, CPM, LM, Doula & Doula Trainer

Chicago, Illinois

Heather McCullough, CPM, LM, Doula & Doula Trainer

31 years of experience

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🧡

Heather Bethune

Chicago, Illinois

5.0 (4 reviews)

Heather Bethune

21 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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!)

Recent review

I met Heather when my baby girl was just three days old. As a first-time mom with no family around, I needed support during my postpartum period, and Heather's exceptional care was truly invaluable from day one. She taught me everything from changing diapers to bathing my baby. Heather approached parenting as a trial and error process, guiding me through different methods, such as finding the best way to swaddle my baby, understanding that every baby is unique. Her calming presence was instrumental in helping me cope with the significant identity shift and potential postpartum depression that new moms often face. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather for her expertise, compassion, and unwavering support

- Shahrzad

Patrycja Ptak

Chicago, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Patrycja Ptak

22 years of experience
Accepts insurances

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.

Recent review

Wow. I wish I could give more than five stars for Trish! Having her by my side for my first child was like having a sister who knew absolutely everything to help both me and my baby. Our son was born a month early so Trish’s knowledge was SO beneficial as we navigated all the preterm challenges. My milk took a long time to come in and Trish was there every step of the way. It’s now three months later and I’m able to successfully breastfeed my (healthy and strong) baby, which was so important to me. Trish even stayed one day when I had mastitis and helped feed and put the baby to sleep so I could rest. We seriously could not have done this without her and cannot recommend her highly enough!

- Elizabeth H.

Kyla Conner

Chicago, Illinois

5.0 (1 review)

Kyla Conner

11 years of experience

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

Recent review

We are incredibly grateful for Kyla and the support she provided during our postpartum journey. Kyla was calm, compassionate, and knowledgeable, which immediately put us at ease as new parents. Kyla provided overnight postpartum support, helping us rest while ensuring our baby was cared for with patience and attentiveness. Kyla supported feeding, soothing, routines, and early milestones while also checking in emotionally and making postpartum recovery feel less overwhelming. As our needs changed, Kyla transitioned seamlessly into a nanny role, continuing to provide consistent, nurturing care. Kyla’s doula background truly sets her apart, and we would highly recommend Kyla to any family looking for a dependable and supportive doula or nanny.

- Corinne A.

Ashleigh Richmond

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Ashleigh Richmond

12 years of experience
Accepts insurances

Guiding Mothers Lactation is an IBCLC lactation consultant practice offering both home and office visits. Service coverage includes Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Lake County, IL. I am Ashleigh Richmond and I would be honored to have you choose me to assist you on your breastfeeding journey. I believe that all families, no matter how they choose to feed their babies, should be given all the information needed to make informed decisions and to be supported in those choices. It is this knowledge that gives you the power to do what is right for your own family.

Gwen Alderks

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Gwen Alderks

16 years of experience

Mother of 8, grandmother of 8 (so far), aunt, sister, daughter —that’s Gwen! Teaching childbirth and Spinning Babies® classes, mentoring new doulas, facilitating a birth worker collective, and attending births has been my passion the last 10+ years. How can I serve you?

Kristin English

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Kristin English

7 years of experience

Hey, there mama! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kristin, a Wisconsin native, wife, friend, and doula! In my free time, I enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with my family. I have been "doulaing" since I can remember in the sense that I have always been passionate about serving, comforting, and supporting new moms and their sweet babies! I have been professionally trained by DONA International and CAPPA to provide continuous and unwavering support to you and your family before, during, and after your birth. I am a firm believer that every birth is a sacred time that displays the amazing strength of the human body and that every woman deserves to be heard, informed, and empowered during this wonderful time.

Tracy Benson

Bristol, Wisconsin

Tracy Benson

21 years of experience

I help exhausted parents teach their children to sleep independently through the night so they can approach their days with focus, energy, and joy.

Cynthia Jones

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Cynthia Jones

15 years of experience

Hi I'm Cynthia Jones I'm a great person. I absolutely love read in. Help me birthing babies. . I'm a mother red tool of grandmother

Tori Freund

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tori Freund

7 years of experience

I am a queer, nonbinary student midwife, full spectrum doula, lactation counselor, and educator who offers inclusive, affirming, trauma-informed, and persron-centered support and education to individuals and families across the spectrum of reproductive and family building experiences. I recognize and welcome individuals and families at the intersections of all their identities and lived experiences, believe in their right to make the decisions that are right for them, and am honored to support them on their chosen journeys.

Lakeeta Watts

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Lakeeta Watts

11 years of experience
Accepts insurances

I am the founder and executive director of Essentially Empowered, Inc. I'm a full spectrum doula, student midwife, Lactation Specialist and Doula Instructor. I have a team of doulas across the state of Wisconsin that are serving the following counties: Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Portage, Langlade, Jefferson, Pierce, Pipen, and Shawano. We operate from a holistic and trauma informed care lense, serving those in need of more than just doula services.

Crystal Bender

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Crystal Bender

3 years of experience

My name is Crystal Bender. I am the Founder of Womb 2 World Doula Care. I am a Full Spectrum Holisitic Birthworker specializing in total care for women that are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. I specialize in Trauma Informed Care and everything surrounding Life, Birth, Loss due to miscarriage or abortion, Pre-Pregnancy, Postpartum, Lactation Consulting & placenta encapsulation. Let's connect to see how I can be of service to you and your family.

Brianna Ortiz

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

5.0 (1 review)

Brianna Ortiz

2 years of experience

As a certified doula of color with extensive training in lactation support, birth, postpartum care, and infant feeding (including baby-led weaning), I am deeply committed to providing safe and empowering care for women and all birthing individuals. Recognizing the historical disparities in modern medicine for women of color, my practice centers on ensuring you, your baby, and your family feel secure and well-supported throughout your prenatal, birthing, and postpartum journey. I reside in the Milwaukee area but am willing to travel within the state of Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Recent review

After having two traumatic birth experiences caused by negligent doctors I decided for my third and final pregnancy that I would take a leap of faith and go with a doula to advocate for me and make sure my final birth experience would be on MY terms. With the help of Brianna and my midwife team, I had an extremely peaceful and empowering unmedicated birth experience with no interventions from any doctor. I had complete and total faith and trust in Brianna to make decisions that I would make after extensive conversations and consultations about what my ideal birth experience would look like. Brianna took all of my stress and worry away and I was able to 100% focus on the flows of active labor and she supported me through it 100%. And she not only supported me through birth, but the days that followed. I wish I had gone this route with my previous two but how lucky am I that I got to have this experience the third time around.

- Sierra D.

Alexia Brown

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

5.0 (2 reviews)

Alexia Brown

10 years of experience

Hi, my name is Alexia and I am a birth doula. First, I’d like to say congratulations! This is such a beautiful journey you are starting. I have been doing childcare for about 8 years. I previously worked as a lead teacher in infant/toddler classrooms. Once I decided it was time for change, I became a daycare director. During that time, I found my love for being a support system for the parents and families. I am currently in nursing school, hoping to become a midwife. I also work as a nanny. I absolutely love what I do, and I hope you choose me to embark on this journey with you. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Recent review

Lexi is attentive, patient, kind, and empathetic. She will truly listen and take your goals and concerns into consideration. She advocates and supports you in any way she can and has always been professional while sharing all of the knowledge she has regarding pregnancy, postpartum, and all things newborns and infants. Her calm demeanor makes her a natural caregiver as a doula and a nanny. We are so lucky to have found Lexi!

- Jessica R.

Merissa Roberts

New Berlin, Wisconsin

Merissa Roberts

8 years of experience

My current contract is ending, as my family I’ve been working with since birth is relocating so I’m looking for a new night nanny position ! I’m calm under pressure, well-organized, and dedicated to providing a nurturing and restful environment for both babies and their families. I’m comfortable with overnight hours and understand the importance of maintaining feeding, sleep, and soothing routines. My goal is to give parents peace of mind knowing their little one is in safe, capable hands throughout the night. I would love the opportunity to support a family as a night nanny, offering my care, experience, and reliability during this special time.