Amy’s journey into care work began by attending “older sister training” at 5 years old before her little brother was born. She worked as a babysitter and nanny throughout her college years, and is joining Birthways as a Postpartum Doula after witnessing many of her friends’ transformative experiences becoming mothers. Amy (she/her) believes we are called to serve one another. She has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 2020, and works bi-weekly with a mindfulness coach. She hopes to bring calm energy and an inquiring mind to all situations she encounters as a doula. She looks forward to the chance to sit with clients’ vulnerabilities and make sure they feel heard, cared for, and understood. She is excited to help them build their confidence in the early days of motherhood. She feels honored to be welcomed into their homes and lives in the transformational moments after bringing home their baby.
Prior to joining Birthways, Amy worked for several years in the sustainability field, primarily in food waste reduction and composting, in addition to her volunteer coordination work in a variety of Chicago locations. She enjoys making connections with and learning from others. She is a loving and fun aunt to a gaggle of nieces and nephews around the country and world. Amy enjoys reading, having thoughtful conversations, doing jigsaw puzzles and
playing games. She loves traveling and eating all sorts of different cuisines. She is energized by people and being with loved ones. Her strongest love language is food – she greatly enjoys cooking for herself and others, nourishing people with good food is one of her favorite things to do!
In their own words:
“I doula to bear witness to the awesome transformation that occurs when someone becomes a mother. I doula to be a companion, a thought partner, a confidence-builder, and a soft place to land when you may feel uncertain about what to do next. I doula to care for those, who care for everyone else.”
What clients say:
“Amy is a thoughtful and empathetic person. She always looks for little ways she can help people, even if not explicitly asked she can see the unspoken needs. Amy is one of those people who makes you feel special and puts her heart into what she does.” -Nancy N.
“Amy has shown up in a doula capacity for friends and acquaintances for many years. She is a community minded, service-based, thoughtful caregiver. She offers a beautiful presence.” -Kathryn N.
Get to know us with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help.
Single 100 hour Bundle 25 visits, 4 hours per visit Shift Minimums: Daytime care: Minimum 4 hours Extended Shifts: Daytime visits may be extended up to 12 hours based on doula availability
Services Included in Package - An interview (typically about one hour) to ensure your doula is a good match for you and your family. - A 3-hour ‘Get-to- know-you-visit’ designed to help your child become comfortable with your doula. - On-call services begin at 37 weeks of pregnancy through birth. - Arrival time within 2 hours from the time you request the start of care.* - Up to 24 hours of continuous care after your doula arrives at your home. - A backup doula will be provided if the need f...