Sara Duran

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Yorkville, Illinois
About me

I am a Certified Birth Doula, a Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach, and a Body Ready Birth Pro. I always knew that my calling would be to help people, but found my way to birth work through the birth of my first baby. I was uninsured and uncertain but found a midwife and doula team who made me feel completely at ease. Despite that birth not going anywhere near to plan, I felt supported, safe, and empowered through my entire pregnancy and delivery. This is the kind of consistent and well-informed support that I brings to my practice. Every baby will come into this world differently and every delivery will be different. I am here to help parents navigate their choices and help them bring about the positive experience that they envision. Sara received her coaching certification so she can combine her own passion for fitness with her passion for birth work. It is important to her that pregnant bodies be recognized as strong and capable. She helps to direct her clients on how best to move safely and with strength throughout pregnancy so that the body is ready for birth and beyond. Acquiring her Certified Birth Pro status with the Body Ready Method allows her to take that one step further by addressing movement patterns with gentle exercises to help alleviate the aches and pains that come with pregnancy. Sara is currently working on the path to become a Midwife.

Certification and training

Birth Doula, Childbirth International (2021)

Certified Birth Pro, Body Ready Method (2024)

Pre and Post Natal Fitness Coach, Girls Gone Strong (2022)

Credentials
CD
Specialties
Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breech Birth Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Home Birth Keeping Fit Maternal Fetal Positioning Mindfulness Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Pelvic Pain Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Languages

English

Service introduction

As a Birth Doula, I am here to support you in any way that you need. This looks a little different for everyone. Text me instead of googling. Call me after a frustrating doctor's appointment. Ask me my favorite teas for postpartum healing. We will talk about how to prepare for your birth and go over every option you might have. I never want my clients to feel caught off guard. As a coach and Body Ready Pro, I want you to know that aches and pains in labor are common but do not have to be the norm. I will troubleshoot what ails you and customize a plan to help you to build up your muscles to support this growing, changing body.

Packages
Birth Doula Package
This package includes 2 prenatal visits in your home to help you prepare for your birth. One visit will focus on education, options, and what your goals are. The second is done around 36 weeks so that we can finalize your vision, address any new concerns that may have arisen, and do some post partum planning. I will then join you for your labor and delivery. I will be there to support you and your partner with physical and emotional support, positions and movements to help speed your labor and alleviate the intensity of it. Support continues for about 2 hours after delivery to make sure you are taken care of and aid in any breastfeeding support, if you choose. Last is a shorter postpartum visit to talk about your birth and make sure you are healing well.
$1,500.00
USD Flat rate
Body Prep Package
The Body Prep Package is to help prepare your body for labor. It begins with an hour long assessment to see how you are feeling and moving in your pregnancy. Based on that assessment, I will design a custom plan of gentle moves for you to work on in your own time to improve your range of motion and be more comfortable. We will have 2 follow up check ins to see how those exercises are working for you and to make adjustments as needed. These sessions can be virtual or in-person depending on your preference.
$250.00
USD Flat rate
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