Find a Doula Near Me in Waukegan, IL

Hello, I'm Kay! I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). I reside in Milwaukee, WI. I am a passionate and caring doula who enjoys supporting birthing people and their partners by guiding them during their wonderful birth journey. I believe that everyone deserves a supportive family and community during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My heart's desire as your doula is to help you feel safe, supported, and respected during your entire birth journey. There are no guarantees in childbirth, but I wholeheartedly believe, if the birthing person feels heard, seen, and honored in their birth experience and they have full autonomy, they will walk away feeling empowered, even if things did not go as planned. I meet every birthing person where they are at and ensure that they understand all of their birthing rights and options. You deserve to have your voice heard and never be silenced!

Brandi Jewell is a Milwaukee-based nurse and advocate with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through complex healthcare and life transitions. She is passionate about advocacy, education, and empowering others through compassionate, individual-centered care. Brandi is also a mother of four and enjoys spending time with her partner and children, traveling, and reading in her free time.

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!

I’ve been doing this work for almost 10 years and am still amazed by the strength of parents. It’s been my honour to witness this stage of life.

Hi all! I’m Shara ~ a travel agent, registered nurse, monitrice, holistic birth doula, full spectrum doula, end of life doula, PAIL advocate and trainer, herbalism apprentice, and CPR instructor. I believe all women deserve to have freedom of choice and autonomy in their pregnancy & birthing choices. One size does NOT fit all and it’s my purpose to help all moms and moms to be create the imperfectly perfect pregnancy and postpartum journeys they desire. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your family and providing you with a safe space to be you!

Lissah is the Co-Founder of (Re)Birth Society. She serves as a Full Spectrum Doula, specializing in Home Birthing, Spontaneous Physiological Birthing and Afro-Indigenous Birth Practices. Lissah completed the Doula Training International (DTI) program in 2018 and has since trained under elder and with peer midwives, doulas, and birth assistants, receiving traditional hands-on trainings and skills. Lissah is an initiated Root Worker of the Ingram-Seay & Lipscomb/Pruitt-Williams lineages of North & Central Alabama and is on the path of Grand Midwifery & Root Doctoring within the Hoodoo Tradition. With over 7 years of education and experience in the field of plant-spirit medicine, she is a certified herbalist and current student at Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. In addition to her wellness work, Lissah is a scholar, educator & journalist with a focus on African-Indigenous cultural history and heritage. Over the past 10 years she has been active in community service and social justice work, volunteering for grassroots orgs in North Alabama, Tuskegee, Chicago and San Diego. In extension of her role within the (Re)Birth Society, she serves on the board of Nature's Garden for Victory & Peace. Lissah is a devoted Mama, family member, teacher, friend, and #ancestorsbaby, committed to total liberation for the Earth, the Spirits, and the People.

I'm a birth-keeper. I walk with women in responsibility TO, not for them. I exalt women as they open for fertility, pregnancy, birth, and mothering from a place of self trust.

I believe in the inherent strength of women and the beauty of undisturbed, intervention-free birth whenever possible. I also recognize that every birth is unique, and my goal is to provide the education, advocacy, and emotional support that allow families to make confident, informed decisions. My approach blends knowledge and compassion, ensuring that each birthing person feels prepared and respected, no matter their birth plan. My background in public health gives me a deep understanding of how birth outcomes are shaped by access to information and individualized care. I strive to create a supportive, inclusive space where every family feels safe and empowered to navigate their journey with clarity. I understand the challenges of postpartum recovery, and I am committed to offering guidance beyond birth, including lactation support and community resources to ease

Hey I'm Esmeralda, the Homebirth Doula & Birthkeeper. My passion is in serving women, not the system. I am here to support you and your birth choices and walk with you on this journey to an empowering and physiological birth at home. I prioritize connection and relationship building prior to your birth and I offer in depth birth education during your pregnancy as well. My passion is birth work and I would be honored to be asked into your birth space. I also offer birth photography and placenta encapsulation services, and host free monthly birth circles for my local community. Feel free to message me for more information on any of the above.

Meet Tiffany Evidence Based Birth© Instructor, SMC Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Specialist, 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher in Kemetic and Vinyasa yoga, 100 hr Certified Meditation Teacher and a French Intensive aromatherapy practitioner. Since getting her Master in Early Childhood Development degree in 2020, Tiffany has been to several births during the pandemic and serviced scores of families as a postpartum doula. In her capacity as a doula, she believes in providing families with evidence-based answers to their questions. She offers meditations and affirmations for parents to build confidence in their abilities. Along with her book Mindful Minutes for Mothers, she uses tonics and oils to aid in healing. Tiffany is President of the Board of Directors for the Chicago South Side Birth Center. A center helping address inequities in birth outcomes by providing culturally centered midwifery care alongside families and within the community to promote wellness and abundance in whole health. She is also an active member of the Chicago Black Doula Alliance Becoming an Evidence Based Birth© Instructor was the next logical step for Tiffany. Wanting to get information into parents' hands so they can make informed decisions, Tiffany utilizes group and private workshops to get this message out.

🌿 Homebirth Doula & Photographer 🌿 Here to inform & empower you during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum

Hi I am a very experienced newborn night specialist with over 30 years of experience. I am covid vaccinated, have received all vaccinations also the TDAP and flu shot. I have several references available upon request and I am also a Healthcare worker of 30 years. I am very prompt, knowledgeable and very professional at what I do. I can guarantee you excellent care from me at all times.

Libby Deutsch is the co-owner of Holistic Family Doulas, a certified birth and postpartum doula and private childbirth educator. Libby is known for her grounded, steady presence and her ability to fully surrender to the person giving birth. Her care is deeply mother-led, rooted in listening, attunement and meeting each client exactly where they are. She is steady without being passive and encouraging without overpowering the moment. A core part of Libby’s work is empowering mothers through education—helping them understand what is happening in their body and brain during labor so they can trust the process and feel more confident in their decisions. Mothers often share that they feel calmer, more grounded and more trusting of themselves after time together. Her foundation in physiologic birth is informed by both training and lived experience, including birthing her own children at home. She supports all types of birth with equal respect and works seamlessly across home, birth center and hospital settings. She is especially skilled at supporting mothers navigating complex emotions, previous trauma or a desire to reclaim and rewrite their birth experience—gently reminding them of their inherent strength. Libby’s postpartum care is intentional and nurturing, centered on restoration, nourishment and emotional steadiness. Drawing from global postpartum traditions, including Malay bellybinding (trained by The Birth Matron), vaginal steaming and Ayurvedic principles, she offers slow, thoughtful care that prioritizes the mother’s recovery. Through her training in yoga and Reiki, she brings a calming presence that supports mothers as they reconnect with their bodies and trust themselves in this new season. Libby’s role is not to lead your experience, but to walk beside you—offering steadiness, encouragement and trust as you move through birth and into motherhood, reminding you of your strength every step of the way.

Hello! It’s so nice to “meet” you! I’m Morgan, mother of five and potentially your next birth and/or postpartum doula. Pregnancy and birth are experiences that deserve to be honored. This is a transformative time for you as a mother, and for your whole family. I’m passionate about walking alongside the women I serve, to educate them on birth, and to encourage them to find their voice.

With over a decade of experience serving families nationally and internationally, I bring a thoughtful, cross-cultural perspective to my birth work. I am a certified birth doula (DONA International), certified childbirth educator (Lamaze International), Certified VBAC Specialist through The VBAC Link, and professional birth photographer. I am also currently pursuing certification with the Body Ready Method. I completed a year-long postpartum training through Innate Traditions, allowing me to offer informed guidance on postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and the physical and emotional transitions after birth. As a mother of three, I enter every birth space with compassion, steadiness, and confidence. My approach blends evidence-based support with meaningful spiritual care, and I am honored to serve families of all faiths and backgrounds. Investment begins at $2,000. If you are working within a different budget, I welcome you to reach out to explore options. Learn more at: www.salambirthservices.com

I am a passionate and caring doula who enjoys empowering birthing people and guiding families to have the wonderful birth experience they desire. Being an informative and educated role model in the community gives me a chance to serve and educate families on childbirth options and the benefits of a birth doula. Birth is my passion and everyone deserves to have a glorious experience! Founder of “Faithful Haven Collective” a doula collective; birth work is the heart of our collective, we passionately serve, love, listen, educate and inspire!. All while being completely present as your advocate. I look forward to serving your family and growing a life long relationship. I serve the following birth locations: Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Milwaukee, and Waukesha counties.

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Hello there! My Name Is Jessica and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a doula, a passionate and dedicated supporter of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant mothers and their families as they navigate the beautiful journey of bringing new life into the world. I am honored to be a part of such a special and transformative experience, and I can't wait to be by your side every step of the way. Let's create a positive and empowering birth experience together!

Peace, my name is Shantique Smith-Hayes and I am a Certified Holistic Birth and Postpartum Doula in Milwaukee, WI. I am the Wife to an amazing Husband, and Mother of two lovely Daughters- ages 8 and almost 3. In my free time I love to lay out on my couch, in front of my big patio windows, cup of tea in hand, sun beaming, watching Nature do its thing. I enjoy traveling, reading books that make me feel good, painting, letting my inner child shine, and indulging in flavorful foods– Soul Food, Jamaican Food, Carribean Food, Mexican Food, you name it! I am authentically and purposefully myself. I take pride in having such a bright, Sunflower Aura. My philosophy is that every mother and baby, regardless of circumstances at time of conception, should have access to quality, personal, supportive care. As a Holistic Doula, my approach to pregnancy and childbirth recognizes that a woman's body is naturally designed to conceive, nourish, and give birth to their baby(ies). Our wombs are our centers and do far more than produce babies: they give birth to the power in us. I am a firm believer that the more you know, the less you fear. In my practice, I review the different phases of labor, positioning of baby and pain management techniques to help cope with the discomforts of contractions. I educate women of their birthing rights and help create an individualized birth plan, ensuring that they feel confident advocating for themselves and their healthy birthing experience. I offer 1:1 individualized prenatal wellness education on topics such as: prenatal care, pregnancy related physical and emotional changes, childbirth, breastfeeding, postpartum changes, parenting roles, and newborn care and safety. My doula work involves gentle practices such as breathwork and gentle stretching, utilizing herbal medicine, taking meditative walks in nature, intuitive painting, aromacaress therapy with infused oils and essential oils, and gentle womb massages. Each of these practices has a unique way of showing us who we really are- unmasked, vulnerable, courageous and bold. These practices equip women with the tools necessary for a safe, successful and memorable pregnancy and birthing experience; all of which in turn reduces the risk of undesirable pregnancies and birth outcomes in black maternal health.

I have been servicing family since 2004. My ex-husband and I have five children that we raised my youngest is 12 years old. We operated a daycare center for 11 years and two group homes one for boys and one for girls for 4 years. I have worked as a care coordinator for the last 4 years. Have been working with our church ministry and Youth Department for over 20 years.