Meet Chelsea

“My husband and I cannot recommended Chicago Family Doulas enough. We tell all of our expecting friends that a birth and postpartum doula were the best baby purchase we made by far! Anna was amazing to work with- super responsive and matched us with exactly the right ladies. Chelsea was our birth doula and she was an amazing resource before, during, and after my birth. She allowed my husband and myself to feel completely at ease during my 29 hour labor. My husband was able to relax and enjoy the birth experience- something he had been anxious about for years (he doesn’t “do”blood). I’m a nurse and I just didn’t want to feel like I had to be “In charge” during my labor. Chelsea was able to be my advocate, my confidant, my friend, and the expert throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend her enough. I will absolutely book Chelsea as soon as we are expecting baby number two. Thank you ladies!”

“We had a wonderful experience with our birthing doula, Chelsea. She supported us throughout pregnancy and was absolutely critical during a delivery experience that completely deviated from what we planned on. She was realistic, kind, supportive and helped me work through processing what was happening like an absolute pro. She encouraged me to speak up when anything was out of my comfort zone and helped me understand everything happening around me. My husband and I are so lucky to have had Chelsea as part of our journey. Thank you, Chelsea!”

“It’s been one month since we welcomed our first child! We are so grateful for the support our doula Chelsea provided before, during and after the birth of our daughter. My husband and I love Chelsea’s positive energy, deep experience and fun sense of humor. She helped us prepare for labor and talked through what to expect at the hospital. She was very inclusive of my husband and his role in the birthing process. However…At 40 weeks, my doctors discovered our baby had turned to the breech position. After a failed attempt to turn her, I had a c-section. Chelsea helped me cope with the unexpected and comforted me prior to undergoing surgery. I was so grateful to have her there that day and to process the experience with her afterwards at home, especially the ability to ask questions about those early weeks with our newborn. Incredibly grateful that she was part of our journey and would recommend her to first time parents, especially since things don’t always go as we plan (as in our case). Chelsea will make you feel more comfortable and confident and help empower you to own your experience!”

“Went to the Natural Birth Class today with Chelsea and we really enjoyed it! Chelsea was super helpful and fun to work with. I feel a lot better about the birthing process and what to expect. She also made it fun for my husband! Can’t wait for my next class!”

“Can’t say enough about Chelsea and the experience that we had with her at Chicago Family Doulas! She made the class interactive, fun and answered all the questions we may have had. It gave my wife and I the confidence we needed for having our first baby. Thank you Chicago Family Doulas!”

“I had the pleasure of working with the rockstar doula team of Christine and Chelsea. The moment I met them I knew I needed them by my side for my second pregnancy. Their knowledge, words of encouragement and sense of humor along the way made me feel comforted and truly supported. Never did I feel like my doula was too busy and because I had a team I never had the worry that when the day finally came I’d have to work with a stranger. C & C worked together seamlessly and they helped me achieve my goal of an unmedicated natural birth. For that I am forever grateful to them! Huge thank you to Chicago Family Doulas, love you ladies!!!”

“The process with Chicago Family Doulas was a breeze from start to finish. The initial call with Anna was so laid back, I felt like we were having a conversation and I wasn’t being asked to answer a silly questionnaire. She matched us with Chelsea  and we instantly knew she was a perfect fit for our family. The day I went into labor Chelsea was there right when I got admitted and helped me relax and get through my contractions. She was also really great with my mom and husband who were completely lost on what or how to help. I’ve recommended CDF to my pregnant and non pregnant friends and I will definitely be using CFD again if I decide to have another baby.”

“Chelsea was an invaluable part of the birth experience with my daughter! I loved meeting with her in the weeks leading up to labor to learn about my birth plan options and she helped my husband feel confident in his support role. I never had a question she didn’t have an answer to and supported every one of my decisions. She dropped everything when I said I needed her at the hospital, showed my husband and mom the best ways to comfort me during a very hard and fast labor, and was such a calming presence when I wanted to lose it. She was my rock! Anyone expecting would be lucky to have a lady like Chelsea in their corner!”