The Elgin Doula

01/20/2026

Arianne Barnard, one of our experienced Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC), is currently accepting à la carte in-home and telehealth lactation clients! She offers grounded, educational, and compassionate support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle-feeding, and combo feeding.

🤍 No doula package required — lactation care is open to all families

If this sounds like a good fit for you, schedule your visit with Arianne today at our website, link in bio.

01/16/2026

01/13/2026

“For many years I’ve dreamed of having a child and having an unmedicated birth… I can’t thank Naomi enough for making it possible.”

This is why we do what we do. Kassidy was supported by Naomi through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with steady presence, evidence based guidance, and support that did not disappear when things felt uncertain.

Unmedicated birth isn’t about forcing an outcome. It’s about being supported when plans change and decisions matter most.

If you are planning an unmedicated or low intervention birth and want thoughtful, consistent care from a dedicated doula, we would love to walk alongside you.

01/10/2026

New year, new calendars, new babies on the way ✨

If growing your family is part of your 2026 story, we believe it should come with steady, evidence based support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Here’s to births that feel supported, informed, and grounded in the year ahead.









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01/03/2026

Labor isn’t just physical—it’s hormonal, emotional, and deeply influenced by environment.
One of the biggest things we see as doulas is how safety, support, movement, nourishment, and reassurance impact labor progress. Small shifts can make a meaningful difference.
This is why continuous, calm support matters,especially for first-time parents navigating uncertainty.
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01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude.
Behind every number is a family, a story, and a sacred season of life. Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you.
We’re honored to continue serving growing families in 2026 🤍
Now booking winter & spring due dates.

12/25/2025

At Christmas, we celebrate the greatest gift of all 🤍

Jesus entered the world through a mother, a womb, and a birth — by God’s perfect design. Life has always been sacred, intentional, and deeply loved by the Lord.

As doulas, we are honored to stand beside families as new life enters the world. This season, we celebrate Jesus — the true gift — and the holy privilege of welcoming life.

12/23/2025

So you think you’re in labor… 👀
Is it the real thing or just your body warming up? Early labor can be confusing, subtle, and different for everyone. Some signs matter more than others, and patterns tell a bigger story than any one symptom.
Our doulas are breaking down what’s worth paying attention to, what’s normal, and when it might be time to reach out. Swipe through to learn what your body may be telling you 🤍

11/14/2025

Understanding early labor can make a huge difference in how your entire birth experience unfolds.

Many first-time moms believe labor only “counts” once contractions are intense, but early labor is where your cervix softens, thins, and begins to dilate. This stage helps baby find an optimal position, supports a smoother labor timeline, and reduces the need for unnecessary interventions.

Most families feel calmer and more confident when they know what early labor looks like, how long it can last, and when to stay home vs. when to go in. Education is one of the strongest tools you can bring into birth, especially if you’re hoping for an unmedicated or low-intervention delivery.

If you want expert guidance through every stage of labor, our Chicago-area doula team provides evidence-based birth support, continuous communication, and calm, confident care for first-time parents.

11/06/2025

Have you heard of Golden Hour? 🌅

It’s the first hour after birth... that quiet, sacred window when your baby meets you earthside for the very first time.
During this time, uninterrupted skin-to-skin helps your baby regulate their temperature, heart rate, and breathing. It also helps your body release oxytocin, deepening your bond and encouraging milk to flow naturally.

At The Elgin Doula, we intentionally protect this moment. Lights dim, voices low, baby on your chest, so those first breaths and first gazes happen in peace, not rush.
💛 Because every family deserves to begin their story in calm, connection, and golden light.
— The Elgin Doula Team

10/29/2025

You don’t need complicated routines... just consistency!
Eat well. Move gently. Rest deeply. Protect your peace.
Because when you care for you, you’re caring for baby, too.

09/30/2025

When a doula is by your side, your partner is freed up to be YOUR partner.
💧 Passing water.
💪 Offering hip squeezes.
❤️ Being the calm, steady presence only he can be.
We don’t replace partners... We equip and encourage them so they can fully show up for you. Together, we make a powerful team for your birth.