Our partnership model provides top quality care.
Meet the Founders
Nicki Worden
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Certified Birth Doula (CAPPA)
Licensed Massage Therapist
Doula Training (DONA, 2012)
600+ births attended
Extra trainings in positioning techniques & comfort measures
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Becoming a mother changed my life in ways I never imagined and my passion for being a doula was literally “born” from my own experiences of childbirth.
From C-section to medicated VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Caesarean) to un-medicated VBAC to homebirth VBAC, each my own unique birth experience taught me so much about myself, about what women are capable of, and how critically important education and support are to a positive and rewarding birth experience.
My own very different birthing experiences and the many births I have attended since becoming a doula in 2012, have led to where I am today – I am passionate and driven to help women and their families have their own incredible, amazing birth experience.
My goal is very simple: To educate. To empower. To be helpful. With kindness and care. And without judgment. My goal is to support your birth – your way.
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BIRTH DOULA, MASSAGE THERAPIST
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Certified Birth Doula (ICEA, 2008)
Childbirth Educator Training (ICEA, 2002)
400+ births attended
VBAC certified (TVL)
Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator
Extra trainings in trauma, bereavement, positioning techniques, & comfort
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I am a mom to 4 kids who are all grown up now. Raising them has been the most fulfilling role in my lifetime, but the transition to motherhood definitely rocked my world.
My husband and I had difficulty finding support and reliable information when we became parents for the first time. We experienced miscarriage, complications, and interventions, and often felt lost as we tried to figure it all out on our own.
I became trained as a childbirth educator because I wanted to share everything I had learned with new parents and help them feel encouraged, strong, and informed. On this path, I found out what a doula was, and that changed everything for me.
Now as a doula, I get to guide new parents and be with them throughout their experience. I love helping people to engage their mind, body, and spirit in their birth experience and to discover their own strength along the way.
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BIRTH DOULA, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
Tara Van Dyke
Meet our team
Whitney Burns
BIRTH DOULA
Christina Prechter
BIRTH DOULA
Lauren Foster
BIRTH DOULA
Our shared values
Respect for your unique goals, background, and choices
Informed decision-making
Evidence-based practices
Continuous care
Community support
Why we work together
For many years, we each ran a successful solo business, providing support services for families welcoming a new baby into their home. As colleagues with shared values, we began to serve each other as backup support, and heard positive feedback from our clients about the way we worked together.
We attend all types of births with no judgment about our clients' choices or goals.
We have an understanding of the Chicagoland birth culture and hospital policies.
We are passionate about helping new parents thrive and grow in confidence and strength.
We nurture relationships with clients and medical providers and make time to build trust before baby’s arrival.
Because of these similarities in skills and work philosophy, and the way we genuinely love working together, we have built a partnership to increase the quality and depth of our care. Families benefit from the full attention of more than one experienced doula.
We use our knowledge gained from many years in the field and hundreds of births attended to create a customized support plan that meets the unique needs of every client. We are more energized than ever in our work, as we share ideas and support each other.
We believe we’re better together, and we can't wait to join our team with yours!