Samantha Exner Birth Doula in Oswego, IL
About Samantha
I have a BA in pre-medicine and I am currently working towards a master's degree in reproductive science and medicine, which I expect to complete in June 2025. I am planning to apply for physician's assistant programs next, with the goal of working as an OB/Gyn provider. Being a doula allows me to connect with and support the women in my community while I am in school to become a medical provider. Because of my background in science and medicine, my practice as a doula is research-based. I provide clients with personalized, accurate information to help facilitate conversations with their doctors so they can make the best decisions for their birth plan. I support hospital-birth clients, and I aim to eliminate the stigma surrounding medicated births.
Birth Doula packages and pricing
Birth Plan Creation
One 1-hour in-person prenatal visit with birthing person and partner just to answer questions and design an ideal birth plan
Prenatal/Postpartum
- One 1-hour in-person prenatal visit with birthing person and partner where you will receive a folder of personalized materials and worksheets to answer all questions and design your ideal birth plan. - Weekly virtual/phone check-ins through weeks 34+ of pregnancy - Texting support throughout pregnancy - I will be “on call” to answer any questions over the phone or via text during labor - One 1-hour in-person postpartum visit within 6 weeks of the birth
Standard Birth Package
- One 1-hour in-person prenatal visit with birthing person and partner where you will receive a folder of personalized materials and worksheets to answer all questions and design your ideal birth plan - Texting support throughout pregnancy - I will be on call 24/7 from 38 weeks onward - Unlimited in-person labor support - Postpartum support for up to 2 hours after the birth - One 1-hour in-person postpartum visit within 6 weeks of the birth
VIP Birth Package
- Two 1-hour in-person prenatal visits with birthing person and partner where you will receive a folder of personalized materials and worksheets to answer all questions and design your ideal birth plan - Weekly virtual/phone check-ins through weeks 34+ of pregnancy - Texting support throughout pregnancy - I will be on call 24/7 from 38 weeks onward - Unlimited in-person labor support - Postpartum support for up to 2 hours after the birth - One 1-hour in-person postpartum visit within 6 weeks of the birth - I will be “on call” to answer any questions over the phone or via text during the 6 weeks postpartum
What to expect
I have different packages detailing different levels of support based on individual needs. For those who don't need doula presence during labor, I offer a 1-hour birth plan creation or a prenatal/postpartum package for birth preparation and postpartum check-ins. I also have two birth packages which include unlimited labor support and varying levels of prenatal/postpartum support.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- DONA International Approved Birth Doula Workshop, Birthing Beyond LLC (2024)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine, Augustana College (2023)
Languages
- English, Spanish
Specialties
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Service area
Samantha is based in Oswego, Illinois.
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