Find a Childbirth Educator Near Me in Moline, IL

I have been a birth doula since 2007. I am also a registered nurse and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Instructor @ Genesis-Davenport.

The last 10 years I have served over 100 families to have a calm, peaceful, natural birthing experience through HypnoBirthing or as a Birth Doula. My passion is in natural childbirth and the power of the mind, body, soul connection. Now certified as a Transpersonal Hypnotherapist and ERT Practitioner I can create custom Hypnosis and ERT sessions tailored to release your specific fears or hesitations leading up to your birthing process and have the tools to help you settle deeper into relaxation on your birthing day. I have mastered the art of a pain free birth and so can you! I'd be delighted to help support you on your own birth journey, whatever that looks like for you.

Hello everyone! My name is Valli and I'm a Birth Doula and VBAC Specialist, Infant Feeding Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and HypnoBirth Childbirth Educator located in Albany, Wisconsin. I'm very passionate about the work that I do and I'm always learning more. I believe that having a healthy baby isn't the only thing that matters, so does the experience! I'm a mom of 8, with personal experiences with C-section, VBAC, numerous breastfeeding situations, pregnancy loss, induction, and more.

Hi - I am Anya, certified birth + postpartum doula and former midwife in Madison, WI. I have birthed 5 lovely children of my own who are all grown, attended births in 6 states over the course of 30 years, and absolutely love sharing my extensive knowledge with birthing families. My style is very individually focused, tailoring my care based on the needs of each individual client and family. I always strive to provide completely judgement free care.

I am a holistic fertility, birth and postpartum doula with over a decade of experience.

Hi there! I am a DONA certified doula, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, wife, and mom of two sweet souls :) I believe every birthing person deserves a doula, no matter how their baby enters this world. I also believe knowledge is power. I offer quarterly Lamaze classes in person and online to expecting families in the Dane county area and enjoy helping families find the resources they need to make informed decisions they can feel good about. It is always a great honor and my pleasure to help however I can. I invite you to check out my website for more information on my offerings today!

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I am a childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula and Owner of Cloud Nine Birth Services. My experience level (10 years and over 800 families supported) meets my level of passion and enthusiasm for this important work. I believe that every client and every birth is unique, that our bodies were made to welcome new life and that each family deserves true informed consent and proper physical and emotional care prenatally, during birth and in the postpartum period. My support is unwavering and unbiased. I am a calm presence, a wealth of knowledge on labor and birth, and not afraid to get my hands “dirty” by being physically active with every comfort measure you could dream of! ♥️

Hello, My name Is Lorraine. I prefer to go by Raine. I'm a full spectrum doula (birth, postpartum and bereavement), placenta expert/encapsulator, childbirth & lamaze educator and more. I have been providing doula service even before being certified. I've been providing services since I was thirteen. It's part of my culture, It's just naturally in me. I made it official a little under two years ago. I have attended 50+ births. Providing birth and postpartum care. I feel birth is a judgement free zone. I focus on keeping birth peaceful, using evidence-based information and techniques. I am also on my journey to become a Midwife. I enjoy music, spending time with family & friends, reading books & literature and just seeking knowledge. I have upwards of twenty specialties. I can't wait to share with you.

I believe every person has the right to informed care and the right to birth their baby with respect and dignity. I meet my clients where they are at, and walk alongside them, helping them to navigate through their journeys to parenthood. It is an honor and a blessing to hold space for the families I support during these pivotal moments in their lives.

I have been teaching Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding for the past 11 years. I am a Mom of 6, a Nana to 3, a Registered Nurse and an IBCLC. I work at a large hospital healthcare system, Advocate Aurora Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. Though our hospital classes are still virtual, I do also teach private classes in your home or other venue of your choice. (I am fully vaccinated and boosted). I also have been volunteer teaching at a local Pregnancy Center for the past 5 years. I love to teach and would love to work with you.!

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Hi everyone! My name is Yvette and I am owner and doula @ The Babyz House LLC in Homewood ILLinois. I would love to help you build healthy spaces where your baby can grow and thrive. I specialize in comprehensive perinatal care, including newborn and childbirth education classes, birth photography, labor and delivery doula support, overnight postpartum doula care, newborn sleep shaping, and infant sleep management.

Andrea is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a passion for dedication to supporting families through their breastfeeding journeys. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Maternal Child Health and an undergraduate degree in Human milk and Lactation, she brings over a decade of rich experience to her role. Andrea has made a remarkable impact through her work with the Women Infant and Children (WIC) program at the Lake County Health Department and provided lactation care at Condell Memorial Labor and Delivery. Her expertise encompasses latching support, newborn sleep aid, perinatal disorders, infant growth, antenatal expression and kinesiology with a special focus on infant body work. As a proud veteran of the United States Navy, Andrea's journey took her from North Carolina to Virginia to Illinois with her family in 2021. Her passion lies in guiding and empowering mothers to embrace their breastfeeding experience, providing heartfelt support to help them nourish their babies with the extraordinary gift of breastmilk, no matter their feeding choices. Outside of her professional life, Andrea treasures her time with her husband of 13 years and their three beloved children-two sons and a daughter. Her unwavering commitment to both her family and her profession reflects her deep devotion to nurturing and supporting the growth of every family she encounters.

Since 2016, I have been a doula, childbirth educator and maternal child health specialist supporting families in their journeys to growing their families. I am a care giver and a learner at my core and I strive to provide each family that I work with access to all the support and knowledge they need to become empowered, confident parents.

Meet Tiffany Evidence Based Birth© Instructor, SMC Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Specialist, 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher in Kemetic and Vinyasa yoga, 100 hr Certified Meditation Teacher and a French Intensive aromatherapy practitioner. Since getting her Master in Early Childhood Development degree in 2020, Tiffany has been to several births during the pandemic and serviced scores of families as a postpartum doula. In her capacity as a doula, she believes in providing families with evidence-based answers to their questions. She offers meditations and affirmations for parents to build confidence in their abilities. Along with her book Mindful Minutes for Mothers, she uses tonics and oils to aid in healing. Tiffany is President of the Board of Directors for the Chicago South Side Birth Center. A center helping address inequities in birth outcomes by providing culturally centered midwifery care alongside families and within the community to promote wellness and abundance in whole health. She is also an active member of the Chicago Black Doula Alliance Becoming an Evidence Based Birth© Instructor was the next logical step for Tiffany. Wanting to get information into parents' hands so they can make informed decisions, Tiffany utilizes group and private workshops to get this message out.

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am ready to support you on this amazing journey! I completed the DONA birth doula training and am currently booking clients at a reduced rate while I complete my certification. Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or anything in between, my goal is to empower you with information, encouragement, and advocacy every step of the way. I believe in honoring your unique journey and preferences, offering non-judgmental support that respects your decisions and desires. I would love to connect with you for a free consultation! Let me buy you a cup of coffee/tea or we can schedule a zoom/phone call. Booking with me will include one in person pre-birth meeting around 36 weeks, on call birth support, and one in person postpartum visit. Text and phone support available starting at time of booking through postpartum visit.

Sarah Baker is a mom of two little boys (one being a hypnobirthing baby), Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator, Internationally Accredited Meditation Teacher, Postpartum Doula and Holistic Health Specialist. Similar to you, Sarah wanted to feel prepared, confident and calm during her labor, no matter what twist or turn took place. Finding a childbirth education class that provided not only in-depth knowledge on everything that goes down during labor, but proven methods that help you feel calm, confident and empowered (that did not consist of just pain management interventions that hospitals offer), was something that Sarah had a hard time finding in the Chicagoland area. Sarah started Asana Mama to provide parents in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs an incredibly engaged, premier Childbirth classes, both private sessions and group classes: (currently being held completely remotely). Sarah brings almost a decade of practicing as a Holistic Health and meditation specialist with a heavy emphasis on helping women navigating preconception, pregnancy and postpartum.