What is a Doula?
A birth doula is a trained professional who provides emotional and physical support to a woman before, during and after childbirth. They offer continuous care, helping women feel empowered, informed and comfortable during the birthing process. Doulas do not provide medical care but focus on advocating for the mothers wishes and providing comfort measures such as message, breathing techniques and emotional reassurance. Their presence can lead to shorter labors, reduced need for medical interventions and increased satisfaction with the birthing experience.
Empowering Families
Prenatal Support
1-2 prenatal appointment is provided, typically between 32-36 weeks. During this appointment we will go over important details and discuss any fears or concerns, labor positions and breathing techniques. I will help you finalize your birth plan and discuss how you would like to be supported. Unlimited text/email support for non-medical questions.
Birth Support
At 38 weeks, I will be on call for your birth. We will be in constant communication throughout the early stages of labor and I will arrive once labor becomes active. I will stay until the baby is born and provide postpartum support and assist with the first feeding.
Postpartum Support
One postpartum meeting to process the birth together. (Typically within the first 7-10 days) We will discuss the birth, newborn care and talk through any concerns. I will provide any postpartum resources that are needed.
Meet Your Doula
Hi, I’m Kayla, a DONA Certified Birth Doula and the owner of Birthing Kindness Doula Services. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been fascinated by the miracle of birth. That lifelong passion eventually led me to become a doula, where I have the privilege of walking alongside families during one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
Before becoming a doula, I spent over a decade caring for children from the newborn stage through age 14. I began volunteering in my church nursery as a young teenager, later worked as a nanny and continue serving in my church’s nursery today. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for both the joys and challenges of welcoming a new baby and have strengthened my desire to support growing families with compassion and confidence.
I have experience supporting medicated and unmedicated births in hospital, birth center, and home birth settings. My goal is never to fit your birth into a certain mold, but to help you feel informed, confident, and supported as you make the decisions that are right for you and your family. Whether your birth goes exactly as planned or takes an unexpected turn, I will be there to provide steady encouragement, evidence-based information, physical comfort, and emotional support every step of the way.
When I’m not on call, you’ll usually find me spending time with family and friends, serving at church, or planning my next adventure. I love traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and trying new foods.
How It All Began
My love for babies and children started long before I ever imagined becoming a doula. Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite game was “mommy,” and my baby dolls went everywhere with me. Looking back, I can see how that little girl’s love for nurturing and caring for others was preparing me for the work I do today.
I feel incredibly blessed that a lifelong passion has grown into a career that allows me to walk alongside families during one of the most meaningful and transformative seasons of their lives.
Supporting parents, encouraging families, and helping them feel informed, confident, and cared for during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is truly an honor. I never take for granted the trust families place in me, and I’m so grateful to be able to do work that feels so deeply connected to who I’ve always been.
Why Birthing Kindness?
The name Birthing Kindness reflects the heart behind everything I do. I believe every family deserves to be cared for with empathy, respect, encouragement, and genuine compassion. Birth is a deeply personal experience, and my hope is that every client feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their journey.
It is an honor to serve families throughout the Chicagoland area, and I look forward to helping you create a birth experience where you feel empowered, prepared, and surrounded by kindness.
Testimonial
“Kayla is fantastic!
This was our first baby, and we did this as a home birth through Gentle Birth Care. Kayla was very easy to get a hold of, and checked in with us throughout the pregnancy all the way through postpartum. She was very helpful answering questions over text and pointing us towards great resources and products that were a huge help late in the pregnancy, during labor, and postpartum.
She was professional and knowledgable in all our interactions, but was also very personable. With this being our first baby, we didn't know exactly what to expect during labor, but she managed to keep things calm and was a reassuring presence to both me and my husband. She was very practical and level-headed with her suggestions without being pushy or intrusive. She helped me find the best positions for managing labor that worked for me, and also utilized the shower/bath at key points during labor. Also had a "bag of tricks" that came in handy during the labor. Most importantly to us, she respected all of the decisions on our birth plan and worked with us with that goal in mind. My husband and I are extremely happy with how everything went with this birth, and Kayla was a huge part of that.
Strongly recommend Kayla for anyone looking for a doula!”
-R.M (8/4/24)
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I provide doula support to families throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, generally within approximately 1.5 hours of Carol Stream, Illinois.
My service area spans the Western Suburbs and Fox Valley, including Carol Stream, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Winfield, West Chicago, Geneva, St. Charles, Batavia, Elgin, South Elgin, Warrenville, Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Downers Grove, Lombard, Elmhurst, and Oak Brook.
Northwest Suburbs, including Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Roselle, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, South Barrington, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, and surrounding communities.
North Shore and Northern Suburbs, including Evanston, Skokie, Morton Grove, Niles, Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Deerfield, Highland Park, and Buffalo Grove.
South and Southwest, including Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Burr Ridge, Lemont, Homer Glen, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Homewood, and Flossmoor.
Don’t see your community listed? These are just some of the areas I serve! Please reach out to confirm availability for your location.