Chicagoland Birth & Baby

08/27/2025

Join us September 7th for the start of our new HypnoBirthing Class session live on Zoom. Classes will run weekly for 5 weeks. Learn the best techniques for a relaxed and confident birth while gaining common childbirth knowledge and birth planning from our amazing instructor, Lisa. Spots are limited, so please reach out soon if you would like a spot in this cohort.

You can comment your interest below, or email Lisa directly at reclaimbirthdoula@gmail.com

07/22/2025

Things do not always go as planned in labor, but having someone there from your team to walk you through the unexpected can make a world of difference.
Yes, we are excellent at natural pain relief and physiological birth. We love that most births are safe and uncomplicated. But we are also experts in supporting unexpected inductions, premature deliveries, NICU stays, cesareans, and all the unexpected events that can pop up during labor.
In emergencies, your medical team will be talking with each other, making decisions, and taking action. But sometimes they aren't talking to you. From personal experience, it can be quite stressful. In those moments, it's our job to be solely focused on you and your partner so that you know what is going on and to make sure we support you emotionally and physically during that time. Breaking down what you are seeing in simple ways that calm fears and give you confidence and information.
We are passionate about meeting families where they are for each birth scenario and being adaptable to provide exceptional support for every birth. Reach out today to chat about how our doula team can be a wonderful addition to your birth experience.

07/17/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 🤰❤
Which hospital in our area is the best?
How do I cope with morning sickness?
Where do I go for help with p***c pain?
My OB only sees me for 10 minutes, but I still have questions.
What are my pain management options?
How can my partner support me best in labor?
Am I in labor?
Is it time to go to the hospital?
What position can I labor in to make this easier and faster?
What positions can I breastfeed in?
How can I help my baby sleep more restfully?

What if you had a birth 🌟fairy godmother🌟 at your fingertips to personally walk you through all of these questions and more? To fully and completely support you and your partner in all aspects of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?

We exist!!! 📢🥰 Doulas are highly trained personal perinatal consultants who work closely with you through your entire pregnancy to make sure that you are well supported physically and emotionally.
We customize all support to your personal needs and goals for whatever birth experience you plan.

Take your first steps to a better birth today by contacting us for a complimentary consultation. Spend 60 minutes asking questions and getting evidence-based feedback about your perinatal journey. We are always happy to talk. PM us or visit chicagolandbirthandbaby.com to schedule.

06/29/2025

Chicagoland's trusted source for exceptional doula support, childbirth education, postpartum support, and newborn care!
Where less stress means happier, healthier births

06/25/2025

Did you know that doulas support dads also?

Contrary to popular belief, we absolutely do not replace your partner in the birth space. Your Partner is the person in the room who knows and loves you most. However, hiring a doula can greatly enhance their experience during the birth as well.

Oftentimes, partners feel nervous about labor and how to be the best support. Many dads want to be helpful, but they are unsure of what to do. They want to keep their partner safe, they want their baby to be healthy, and they want to take away the pain of labor. If there is a complication to navigate, sometimes they are left scrambling to decipher medical terminology and make decisions. Dads often think they can look to the nurses for this kind of help, but unfortunately, with staffing, nurses spend over half of the labor time out of their patients' rooms.
That is a lot of pressure to put on our partners.

So we doula the dads too. We check in with how they are feeling every step of the way. We make helpful suggestions on how they can support their partner. We can give them a much-needed snack break or nap when the nights are long. We reassure them that everything is ok and that what they are seeing is normal (if it is), and help navigate situations when things are not so normal.

We take the pressure off.

We allow them the space to be present emotionally for their partners. To know we have the "other" stuff taken care of so they can hold hands, speak soft encouragement, and take in the moment. This is their birth experience, too.

As doulas, we support the family. Every member deserves compassion, empathy, and guidance to enjoy and embrace this beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Welcome!If you are a new or expecting parent, you have come to the right place!We believe in happy, healthy, stress-free pregnancies, beautiful births, and healing 4th trimesters.Our team provides exceptional doula support, evidence-based childbirth education, postpartum care support, birth photogra...

06/24/2025

The CBB team had a wonderful night of team building and relaxing last week at our pajama paint party. Happy, supported doulas are best equipped to support growing families. We ❤️ our doula team and the amazing families they serve.

06/18/2025

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of hanging out with so many families at The PregoExpo! What a great time we had 🥰

05/13/2025

What if I told you there was ***ONE*** tool that could decrease your chance of c-section by 25%-39%, reduce your babies chance of a low 5-minute APGAR score by 38%, reduce your risk of a vacume or force delivery by 10%, reduce the chances of you feeling negatively about your birth by 31%, and significantly reduced the rate of low birth weight babies with ZERO adverse outcomes or risk.
**Per a 2017 Cochrane review of over 15,000 women across 17 countries.

That tool is continuous labor support via a trained and competent ✨✨doula✨✨. Our team of passionate birth professionals are dedicated to enhancing support and improving the perinatal journey while empowering and supporting new parents to not just survive, but THRIVE

05/07/2025

It's Testimonial Tuesday! This week, we received these kind words via email from the sweetest family we supported last month. Helping families navigate the ins and outs of pregnancy and birth and leaving them with a sense of peace and well-being is why we feel so strongly about perinatal support.

04/30/2025

Doulas make a difference! Proud to be a Certified VBAC doula for so many amazing families ❤️

Next up on VBAC 101: Why Hire a Doula for VBAC?

Because every birth deserves support—and when you’re planning a VBAC, having the right support can make all the difference. And because stuides show us that doula improve VBAC success rates, lower cesarean rates, improve overall birth satisfaction, and even improve APGAR scores. 💪 It's not fringe to hire a doula- it's evidence-based!

VBAC is a journey that comes with extra layers: navigating hospital policies, shifting mindsets, sorting through conflicting opinions, and healing from past birth experiences. A doula isn’t just a cheerleader—they’re your evidence-based, non-judgmental, emotionally-attuned support.

Here’s how a doula can support your VBAC:
✨ Helps you advocate for yourself with confidence
✨ Supports physical comfort and optimal positioning during labor
✨ Provides reassurance when doubts creep in
✨ Helps you navigate and understand your birth options
✨ Understands the emotional layers of a VBAC journey
✨ Offers continuous care (when providers come and go)
✨ Supports your partner, too!

🎯 And the best part? You don’t have to search alone.
We created the VBAC Link Doula Finder to connect you with doulas who truly understand VBAC—from your first prenatal session to holding your baby in your arms.

🔍 Find your VBAC-supportive doula now, link in our bio!

📣 Tag a doula you love.

You don’t have to do this alone—and you were never meant to.

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03/31/2025

📢📢 New books in the lending library this week. ❤️ Stop by our monthy moms group the 1st Monday of every month and grab a book 😊

03/03/2025

We are your friendly flight attendants for birth!
We tell you what to expect on your journey and talk about ALL of the emergency exits, life vests, and oxygen masks. We prepare you for all the unexpected events we hope won't occur. We are a hand to hold and gentle explainers when we hit turbulence. We bring you snacks and refill your water. We help make your journey less stressful, safer, enjoyable, and memorable.
I can't imagine having a baby without a doula as much as I can't imagine flying without a friendly and confident flight attendant.

We are filling our spring and summer client spots quickly! If you would like guidance on your birth journey, please reach out for a complimentary meeting today! chicagolandbirthandbaby.com