Support for your parenting journey.
Having a doula support your birth is proven to:
-Reduce risk of c-section by 47%
-Reduce risk of preterm birth by 29%
(American Public Health Association, July 10, 2024)
Building a family takes a lot of work and planning, but you also want to relax and soak up all the sweet little moments with your new baby. Finding that balance between routine and order, rest and connection is my specialty. I consider it an honor to walk along side your new family during this major life transition, being there to reassure you every step of the way, guiding you with over 20 years personal experience in newborn, infant and postpartum caregiver wisdom. This journey was never meant to be a time of isolation. Let’s do it together.
I’ll bring a non-judgmental, calming presence into your home, seeking to know you and your family’s unique needs and preferences first and foremost. I never have an agenda for how you choose to feed, sleep, or practice any of the many different ways and methods of parenting. It is truly my joy to facilitate your discovery and identity as parents, a growing family, and members of the larger caregiving community.
Please contact me for a complimentary video chat to see if we’re a good fit for your support and empowerment as an evolving family.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Doula comes from Greek for “mothering the mother”— in modern society, a doula should feel like you’ve hired your big sister or warmest, kindest auntie to walk alongside you for one of life’s biggest changes! Each doula is different, so it’s important to find one that you feel very comfortable with, like you “vibe” well together, since you’re going to be with her for your most vulnerable moments.
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Doula’s wear many hats, but the most important one is our ability to see what’s needed most in any given moment, and adapt. We want you to be as comfortable and confident as possible, whether under pressure from birth contractions or troubleshooting newborn feeding challenges, we pride ourselves on finding the best and least intrusive way to support and guide you in as much or as little as you need and want. So practically, that can look like emotional encouragement, folding laundry, prepping some warm dinner, or answering the door for visitors as well as ushering them out graciously when you’re needing a break. We’re pretty much experts in making new moms and families feel seen and supported in whatever unique ways they need.
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The wonderful thing about finding a doula is that it’s more like choosing a friend than anything else. And the first step, if you like what’s on my website, is to schedule a complimentary video chat so we can see if we’re a good fit for each other. It’s most important to me that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed around each other so that you can easily ask for as much help as you need, and I can best understand what makes your family feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Meet Heather.
Growing up the oldest of a large family, I was an integral part of my own mother’s postpartum recovery from a young age. From preparing nourishing meals, to learning newborn soothing techniques, to understanding the intense emotional challenges of postpartum hormones, it all fascinated me. In my early twenties I was blessed to welcome four of my own children, through both home and hospital births, giving me a wealth of lived experience in various ways of birthing. Since moving to Chicago in 2019 I have now supported over fifty families in birth and postpartum. I have also worked extensively in hospitality, customer service, and administrative roles, giving me the unique ability to blend comforting caregiving work with the logistical and planning skills needed to best integrate a new baby into your life and home.