Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Oak Park, IL
Find doulas in Oak Park, IL that you’ll love
36 doulas are listed in Oak Park, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 10 years
Doulas in Oak Park, IL
Ryann R.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. I've worked in many different settings as a caregiver any where from local babysitter, camp counselor, preschool setting, a doula, and a full time nanny. I've worked with children as young as newborn through teenagers. I enjoy caring for children...
Ryann can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 10+ years of experience caring and teaching children ages 2-15. I grew up with almost two lives- half city girl and half country girl! My mom was a doula and hospice care worker, so I have learned compassion and patience throughout all walks of life. Some things that I love is art, pets, and cooking! Anything hands on is...
Halie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
(Open for newborn overnight care) Hello! My name is Kara and I would love to help you care for your child/children. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My passion of caring for children started as a teenager. I have worked with children of all ages, in their homes, at daycare centers, in public schools, and...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc....
Jennifer R.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Empowerment, education and support are my goals as I work with families. Having been drawn to birth work for many years, I am so grateful to pursue my dream of serving as a postpartum doula. A lifelong love of learning keeps me motivated to continuously expand my knowledge through classes and personal study in this specialized...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy is absolutely amazing. She worked as a nanny for our baby for 3 months, starting when he was 2 months old. She was supportive to us as parents and the baby LOVED her. We moved out of the state but would have loved to have taken Amy with us! "
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Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019 after graduating with my liberal arts degree along with 6 credits of early childhood education.
My experience includes more than five years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
Sydnee B.
Chicago, IL
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional House Manager, Nanny And Newborn Care Specialist Available In September
5.0
(1)
Hello All! I am a loving and nurturing Professional Nanny, House Manager, Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny and training DONA Doula in the Chicago area. I am a second generation child care provider who has nannied and assisted countless families part time throughout elementary, high school and college and proceeding on to...
Sydnee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"With 3 kids under 4 in our house, it's always better after Sydnee's been here. Our older boys light up every time they see her, and she's been a huge help as we've hired her to help us overnight with our newborn too! We trust Sydnee implicitly, and can't say...
Liz W.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I can help with Babysitting and formula feeding, or a combination of both. If you have questions about what to expect in terms of postpartum recovery, or what to expect in your infant's development, I'm there to answer your questions and offer reassurance. I'm communicative, warm, and proactive, and it is a part of my...
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carrie helped us with our newborn daughter for a few months and we can't say enough. She was great for both her and us as new parents. Highly recommend."
Andrew A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianne. Moved to Chicago in 2020 to pursue a career supporting pregnant women and children as a Doula. I have a combined 8+ years experience with babysitting, longer term nannying, real life experience with my 2. 5 y/o sibling, as well as hands-on experience working as a doula for Birthways Chicago. I've been...
Brianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love spending time with children reading, singing, playing, and watching them learn and grow. I have 30+ years of experience caring for children including raising four children of my own. I have taken classes in psychology and child development. I have experience as a doula and a certified breastfeeding educator. I would love...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Paula is amazing!! She watched my son a lot and even for a full weekend. She became like part of our family and I wish I still lived near her. She was always my first call any time I needed a sitter. I would highly recommend her to anyone!"
Ashley Y.
I have worked as an early childhood educator for over 10 years and recently graduated with a Masters in Child Development as well as received my Postpartum Doula Training certificate.
I'm looking to support families through the transition from adulthood into parenthood, and help with raising their children.
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
. I'm a dedicated mom, certified birth and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator looking to share my experience with a family. I have been nannying on and off for about 5 years for family and friends. I decided to leave the corporate work place in 2019 to pursue my passion of becoming a full time doula. Since then, I've...
Laverne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
My name is Darnicia, and I am enthusiastic about supporting your family! In addition to being a full-spectrum doula, 10+ years of experience in helping families, I am a mom too. I trained through Birthing Advocacy Doula Training and I also have a degree in Communication and Culture Studies. I'm very passionate about...
Darnicia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Laura N.
Chicago, IL
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been caring for children for over 10 years of various ages, needs, and settings. I have also spent the last 6 years as a summer camp counselor, after a 2 year training program. I love playing and working with children, and love watching them explore the world, grow, and learn. I am organized, trustworthy, sensitive,...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Pollyana S.
Chicago, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, dear families!
I'm a nanny/night nanny/doula with 6+ years of experience with children 0-8 years old, multiple siblings and share care. My goal is to provide excellent service to ensure all the milestones are archived in a nurturing and loving environment.
Hello, Potential New Family!
My name is Becca and I come with 25 years of experience with kids. I am a Certified Holistic Doula and plan to take a Postpartum Doula course in the future. I have worked with every age range, but my favorite are the teeny people that still want to snuggle. I love teaching these little ones to...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Parker H.
Chicago, IL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have always loved working with kids and feeding their creativity and supporting their sensitivity to the world. I currently work with teenagers in a Wilderness Therapy program and I am looking to spend more time nannying and working with younger kids. I have lots of first aid medical training and I grew up with a mom who was a...
Parker can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am birth and postpartum doula and mother of two. Loving, patient, energetic personality. I love working with children and exploring the world together. I'd love to care for little ones to fill some extra free hours I have.
Mayra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hello, Someone committed to being the adult I wanted to see more of as a child! Growing up in a family of caregivers, I recognize the importance of ensuring that every child has a village.
My involvement with children started early in life. I assumed the role of a youth choir director at 15, progressed to a restorative justice...
Amaris can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am an active and fun loving nanny with a passion for learning. I am looking for a full-time long-term position. I love to spend time outside, read, play & be silly, and do arts & crafts. I try to stay curious about the world around me, which influences how I work with kids and help them to grow. Above all I try to meet...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Oak Park, IL
Kara A.
5.0
Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc. She has helped us set a schedule and...
- Jennifer R.
Amy L.
5.0
Amy started as a nanny with our family when our daughter was four months old. I was nervous beforehand as this was our first non-family caregiver, but any worries were quickly dispelled as I could tell right away we were in great hands. Amy has blown me away with her extreme professionalism. She's...
- Rachel F.
Courtney W.
5.0
Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day, Courtney comes prepared with...
- Stefanie W.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm, relaxed and confident. When...
- Marcy R.
Sydnee B.
5.0
With 3 kids under 4 in our house, it's always better after Sydnee's been here. Our older boys light up every time they see her, and she's been a huge help as we've hired her to help us overnight with our newborn too! We trust Sydnee implicitly, and can't say enough about her ability to truly...
- Liz W.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Oak Park, IL
How much does a doula cost near me in Oak Park, IL?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Oak Park, IL is $21.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Oak Park, IL?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Oak Park, IL who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Oak Park, IL safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Oak Park, IL by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Oak Park, IL?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Oak Park, IL.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Oak Park, IL?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Oak Park, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.