Hospital Birth Doula
“Looking back on my pregnancy and birth experience, I am confident it wouldn't have been as special without Rebekkah. Not only was she available to answer my questions throughout pregnancy, she was the best coach for my husband during our birth and it's because of her that he knew ways to comfort me. She is so knowledgeable about birth and was able to explain all of our options to my husband and I. She listens without judgement and is totally focused on Mama during birth and the postpartum period. Rebekkah was hands on, provided encouragement throughout our birth space, and helped advocate for our desires in the hospital. I cannot recommend her enough - she is now a great friend and I am so grateful she was there with me as we welcomed our son into the world!”
— Erin Bradley, Hospital Birth Client
Hospital Birth Doula Services.
Hospital Birth Doula Support includes:
A complimentary 1-hour consultation
2 Prenatal appointments, 1 virtually and 1 in-person. We will discuss nutrition, mental preparation, navigate and prepare birth preferences, practice comfort measures, and spend time getting to know one another
Available virtual coffee hours available weekly to connect
Evidence Based Birth Handouts and Resources
Spinning Babies Birth Preparation Class
24/7 on-call availability from 38-42 weeks
Provide pain relief techniques, movements, and suggestions
Help navigate the hospital system and work with hospital staff to advocate for the best care during pregnancy and birth
Assist in encouraging movement and position changes for an easier birth
Continuous in-person support during active labor
1-2 hours of support immediately after baby is born to help with feeding and golden hour attachment and bonding
Access to the Supported Serenity Friends Exclusive Facebook Group
Breastfeeding Support
1 Postpartum Visit at home
6 weeks of Virtual Postpartum Support via text/phone calls
Birth Preparation Gift
*Discounts available for those supported by midwife-led care
Rebekkah is an experienced doula with a vast knowledge of supporting hospital births in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. She will travel within a 1-hour radius of Hoffman Estates to hospitals including but not limited to Evanston Northshore, Elmhurst Memorial, Central DuPage, Hinsdale, Sherman, Good Shepherd, Swedish Covenant, and Huntley. She offers continuous care throughout labor, Rebekkah knows what questions to ask and assists in interpreting the medical information to enable clients to feel comfortable with any decisions that need to be made. Rebekkah is a VBAC certified doula that understands the emotional and physical preparation needed to prepare and support those preparing for a trial of labor after cesarean. Rebekkah is a calming support in the birth space offering hands on support, supporting both the birther and partner, she helps the body move utilizing Spinning Babies movements and knowledge encouraging baby to work with your body to have an easier labor, and achieve a positive birth in a hospital setting.
Listen to Rebekkah on The BirthGuide Podcast on “What three experienced doulas want you to know about VBAC”
Add-On Services for Birth Doula Clients
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
Have a more comfortable pregnancy and easier birth with the learning the tools you need to help you body prepare and move in pregnancy and labor.
During labor the baby needs to pass through the three levels of the pelvis. Learn techniques to help your pelvis and it’s muscles that support or restrict your pelvic levels. Together, you and your birth partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” Spinning Babies reveals how the baby can find optimal positions for labor, and make birth less painful, and even pleasurable!
Placenta Encapsulation
Encapsulate your placenta for an improved postpartum experience. Placenta encapsulation has been know for helping with balanced hormones, breastmilk production, more energy, and help prevent postpartum depression. Services include pick up services, processing, and delivery of placenta pills and tincture
Postpartum Doula
Postpartum Doula services include emotional, practical, and informational support after baby is born. Services include either daytime or overnight doula care with a focus on ensuring mother and baby adjusting well. Postpartum doula services include: infant care; sibling care; breast/chestfeeding support; assist your family with adjusting to new roles; assist with self-care recovery measures; postpartum support; errands; light housekeeping; tidying; laundry; and meal preparation.
Common Locations and Hospitals
Central DuPage Hospital, Sherman Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Good Shepherd Hospital, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, Condell Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, Huntley Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital
Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Barrington, Algonquin, Skokie, Evanston, Naperville, Northshore, Pingree Grove, Park Ridge, Streamwood, Bartlett, Roselle, Elk Grove Village, Libertyville, East Dundee, South Barrington, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elgin, West Dundee, Crystal Lake, Deer Park, Huntley, Woodstock, Gilberts, South Elgin, Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Oak Brook, Addison, Bloomingdale, Chicago, Lombard, Wheaton, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, and surrounding suburbs including Lake County, McHenry County, Cook County, Kane County and DuPage County.