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If you are looking for a birth doula near Chicago Illinois, here are a few to consider:
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $40
Updated 3/17/2024
Here is what a client named Ebony Redd has to say about working with Briana:
Hello, This was my first pregnancy and of course it was a lot of questions and scares. Make it even worse I was bed written most of first and second trimester. Briana was godsent through the entire process. First of all she was my doula pro bono! Which was an automatic blessing. Secondly, she came to me by seeing my post on Facebook. She said how she had been drawn to help me that it was just on her heart. Sis came through!!! We had sessions where she showed me how to exercise with the ball and without it. She showed my partner how to comfort me during labor what things to look for, what questions to ask. Like there wasn't a ground we didn't cover. She showed me how to feed the baby, what to feed the baby, pointers on how to start off feeding because I was breastfeeding. She made comfortable the entire process. It was nights I had pains to where I couldn't take it and she motivated me on how strong I was talked me through it. Educated me on what I was experiencing. Like she was just there!!! Every step of the way. It would be days she'd be in my home area and would call to see if home to stop by just checking on me and the baby. Like we built a bond. It was beautiful. When it came time for labor sis was clutch!!!! She was there massaging me, helping with breathing techniques, propping me up, engaging with the dr and nurses on what I wanted. Like I was out of it and sis stepped up and did what needed to be done. My active labor was literally 6 minutes my baby boy was out. I'm forever grateful for my now sister. I would highly recommend her services. She's genuine and very knowledgeable and nurturing. You'll be in amazing hands. ??
Birth Fee: $1400 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
Updated 3/16/2024
Here is what a client named Irina has to say about working with Noshaba:
Working with Noshaba was the best part of my pregnancy and birth experience. She was incredibly knowledgable, caring, and empowering. She supported me and my partner in articulating the type of labor and birth experience we were hoping for - and was there every step of the way. She offered physical, emotional, and spiritual support. In the moments when I felt most afraid and unsure of myself, Noshaba was there to offer guidance, courage, and help me tap into my own strenght. I was able to endure 12 hours of unmedicated labor - something I never thought I had the strength or courage to accomplish - with Noshaba's care, affirmations, and guidance. Besides meeting my baby, working with Noshaba was best part of my labor experience!
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $100
Updated 3/14/2024
Here is what a client named Kelsey has to say about working with Rachel :
Rachel was an absolute blessing during my birth with my first son. Prior to going into labor she was available for any questions, concerns, or anxieties I was having and was such a calming presence. When my birth plan went out the window and I had to be induced Rachel calmed both my fears as well as my husbands. Once things got going she just knew exactly what to suggest for me to try to cope with everything.
On top of her being amazing during my actual labor/birth I think I needed her even more during my postpartum recovery. When I was having trouble breastfeeding my son in the first few days after coming home from the hospital Rachel came over to my house to give me tips and connect me with a lactation consultant. She also did a thorough "debrief" and processing of my birth which was so great as it did not go as planned at all!
All in all I would hands-down recommend Rachel to anyone!