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SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 CHICAGO POSTPARTUM DOULAS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE

Postpartum Doulas in Chicago

Every consultant on this page was checked against their own site, Yelp, and the program that certified them. Search by name, filter by neighborhood, scroll the list. Contact info is right there.

11
in our directory
4
Chicago neighborhoods
10
named credentials
4
work over Zoom

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Each dot is one of the 11 consultants in this directory, placed on their primary service area. Hover for details, click to open the profile, or tap a neighborhood pill below to filter the list.

Chicago 6Northwest Suburbs 2West Suburbs 2Greater Chicagoland 1

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Ashley Vargas-Butler, Birth & postpartum doula in Chicago

Ashley Vargas-Butler

Doula Strong · Chicago

Birth & postpartum doula
VirtualIn-homeChicago

BIPOC birth and postpartum doula in Logan Square, Bucktown and West Town, supporting both parent and partner after a traumatic first birth of her own.

From $400-500$400-500
Daneita Blalock-Hudson, Certified Birth Doula · Certified Postpartum Doula in Chicago Northwest Suburbs

Daneita Blalock-Hudson

4TheJourney Birth & Postpartum · Chicago Northwest Suburbs

Certified Birth Doula · Certified Postpartum Doula
In-homeNorthwest Suburbs

DONA-certified birth doula and Pro Doula-certified postpartum doula serving the Northwestern suburbs and the wider Chicagoland area.

Kemeera Nimahat, Sleep consultant in Chicago

Kemeera Nimahat

Mamma Jamma Dance & Maternal Wellness · Chicago

In-homeChicago

Holistic Chicago birth and postpartum doula who pairs doula care with prenatal dance for birth preparation and recovery.

Miranda Arapakis, DONA Certified in Chicago West Suburbs

Miranda Arapakis

The Birthing Sister · Chicago West Suburbs

DONA Certified
VirtualIn-homeWest Suburbs

DONA-certified doula for the western Chicagoland suburbs offering 24/7 prenatal access by WhatsApp and continuous labour and immediate postpartum support.

From $1,800$1,800

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Rebekkah Carney, DONA Certified Birth Doula · DONA Postpartum Doula Training · Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator · Certified VBAC Doula in Hoffman Estates

Rebekkah Carney

Supported Serenity Doula Care · Hoffman Estates

DONA Certified Birth Doula · DONA Postpartum Doula Training · Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator · Certified VBAC Doula
In-homeNorthwest Suburbs

Chicagoland doula specialising in unmedicated, physiological birth and VBAC, with daytime and overnight postpartum care alongside.

$40/hourPostpartum doula care: Fee $40/hour (daytime and overnight).
Robin Ross, 20 years of experience as a birth professional · birth doula, postpartum care, placenta encapsulation and childbirth education in Chicagoland

Robin Ross

Blissful Births and Babies · Chicagoland

20 years of experience as a birth professional · birth doula, postpartum care, placenta encapsulation and childbirth education
In-homeGreater Chicagoland

Twenty-year Chicagoland birth professional covering birth doula support, postpartum care, placenta encapsulation and childbirth education, who also mentors new…

Tamara Joy, DONA certified birth doula · DONA trained postpartum doula in Wheaton

Tamara Joy

Tamara Joy the Doula · Wheaton

DONA certified birth doula · DONA trained postpartum doula
VirtualIn-homeWest Suburbs

Wheaton-based DONA birth doula since 2018 who added postpartum night support in 2023, serving the western Chicago suburbs.

From $200$200
Trini Hertz, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula with MMCI and Sokana · Lactation Consultant · Childbirth Educator in Chicago

Trini Hertz

Luz Maternal · Chicago

Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula with MMCI and Sokana · Lactation Consultant · Childbirth Educator Also speaks Spanish
In-homeChicago

Chilean-born full spectrum doula of seven years in Chicago who hosts postpartum retreats at her home and works in English and Spanish.

From $150$150
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Angela Tidquist

Our Lady Doula · Chicago

Trained by DONA International in birth and postpartum doula care · certification in progress
VirtualIn-homeChicago

DONA-trained birth and postpartum doula based in Edgewater, generally serving within a five-mile radius.

From $1,000$1,000
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Ariel Swift

A.SWIFT Chicago Doula · Chicago

Birth doula and childbirth educator with over 14 years of professional experience
In-homeChicago

Chicago-based labour doula and childbirth educator of 14+ years whose postpartum practice centres on overnight and transitional care.

From $150$150.00

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SJ Doi

The Postpartum Partner · Chicago

MPH · full spectrum doula · formal training in lactation support
In-homeChicago

Chicago full spectrum doula whose practice is grounded in reproductive and birth justice, re-centred on postpartum after early work as a labour doula.

From $2,000-$2,350Full Spectrum Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Care: $2,000-$2,…
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Chicago postpartum doulas (6)

Greater Chicagoland postpartum doulas (1)

  • Robin Ross Blissful Births and Babies · Chicagoland

Northwest Suburbs postpartum doulas (2)

West Suburbs postpartum doulas (2)

How Chicago parents choose

  • Postpartum doula support is non-medical. It covers newborn care, feeding help, recovery support, and practical household work, not diagnosis or treatment.
  • Published hourly postpartum rates on this page range from $35 to $50. Every figure is quoted verbatim from the doula’s own site.
  • Geography matters across Chicagoland. Several doulas here state a specific radius or suburb group, so filter by area before you shortlist.
  • We list every detail verbatim. A blank pricing, review or photo field means we could not verify it, not that it does not exist.

Important

Postpartum doulas provide non-medical practical and emotional support. They do not diagnose or treat medical conditions, and they are not a substitute for your OB, midwife, or pediatrician. If you have symptoms of a postpartum medical complication, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, contact your provider or call or text 988 right away.

Common questions Chicago parents ask

What does a Chicago postpartum doula actually do?

A postpartum doula supports the whole household in the weeks after birth. That usually means newborn care and feeding support, helping you rest, light meal prep and tidying, sibling support, and being a calm, informed person to ask questions. The work is practical and non-medical, which is what separates a doula from a nurse or a night nanny.

How much does a postpartum doula cost in Chicago?

Hourly postpartum rates published by the doulas on this page run from $35 to $50 an hour, and several also offer flat-fee birth packages. Where a doula publishes pricing on their own site we show it verbatim on their profile; where they don’t, the field is blank rather than estimated. Most offer a free consultation, which is the fastest way to get a real number for your situation.

What’s the difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula?

A birth doula supports you through labor and delivery. A postpartum doula starts after the baby is home and focuses on recovery, feeding, newborn care, and household rhythm. Most of the practitioners on this page are trained in both and say so in their credentials.

Do Chicago postpartum doulas work overnight?

Several do. Overnight and half-night support is offered by name on this page, sometimes on a limited basis. Minimum shift lengths and availability differ by practice, so confirm on the consultation call.

Does insurance cover a postpartum doula?

Usually not directly. Some doulas accept HSA/FSA payments, and at least one on this page is registered for workplace reimbursement through Carrot Fertility. Coverage rules change often, so confirm with the doula and your plan rather than assuming.

How do I choose between the doulas on this page?

Start with geography — Chicago proper, the Northwest suburbs and the western suburbs are a long drive apart, and several doulas here state a service radius. Then check overnight availability and whether the published rate structure fits your situation. Then book two or three consultations.

How we checked this directory

Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:

  1. Angela Tidquist · https://ourladydoula.com/
  2. Ariel Swift · https://www.aswiftdoula.com/
  3. Ashley Vargas-Butler · https://doulastrong.co/
  4. Daneita Blalock-Hudson · https://www.4thejourneys.com/
  5. Kemeera Nimahat · https://mammajammadance.com/
  6. Miranda Arapakis · https://www.thebirthingsister.com/
  7. Rebekkah Carney · https://www.supportedserenity.com/
  8. Robin Ross · https://blissfulbirthsandbabies.com/
  9. SJ Doi · https://www.thepostpartumpartner.com/
  10. Tamara Joy · http://www.tamarajoythedoula.com/
  11. Trini Hertz · https://www.luzmaternalchicago.com/

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