Chicago, IL 60601
from $37 per hour
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Experience: 3 yrs
Supporting families during the transformative early stages of parenthood is my true passion. As a certified birth and postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with over 14 years of experience, I provide evidence-based, compassionate care for your little one. My graduate degree in social work, with an emphasis on maternal and child health, informs my calm and patient approach to supporting your family's unique needs. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications to ensure a safe environment. I prioritize your child's development. I am happy to follow your preferred communication methods and household rules to ensure consistency and a seamless transition of care. Now that my own children are older, I am eager to bring my nurturing expertise into your home to help your family thrive.
My husband and I were so fortunate to have Dawne as our baby’s caregiver for the first 8 weeks after bringing her home from the hospital. Our daughter was born 6 weeks early and spent 2 weeks in the NICU, which was a difficult experience for us as new parents. Dawne provided exceptional care for our preemie while also supporting our mental health. Her experience, skill, and confidence gave us the peace of mind we needed to get deep, restorative sleep at night. We could not have felt more comfortable having Dawne in our home, and as new parents, we appreciated her gentle guidance, which always felt encouraging - never judgmental or pressured. Dawne provided diligent nightly logs of our baby’s feedings, sleep/wake times, and any other relevant details such as spit ups, gas/fussiness, etc. so we could better monitor her health. She shared helpful tips to ease our baby’s discomforts, which we then utilized during the days and nights on our own. Dawne’s passion and warmth shine through her work. She clearly loves what she does and finds so much joy in supporting the families she cares for. We are so grateful to have connected with Dawne, and we hope she never stops working as we plan on reaching out for her support with all future babies. If you have the opportunity to welcome Dawne into your home, take it - you will be so happy you did!
8/15/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$37/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$27/hr
Can help with
Light cleaning
Education
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Doula
Additional details
Non-smoker
6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
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