Trained Doula
Sunny Days Birth Doula
815-295-7207
sunnydaysbirthdoula@gmail.com
sunnydaysbirthdoula.com
Kelsey is a wife and mama of two on earth and one in heaven (baby Sunny). She is a follower of Christ and believes we are called to love others. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trevecca Nazarene University and spent several years as a preschool teacher at an inclusive preschool, but decided to stay home with her babies after becoming a mother.
She has always been intrigued by all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but her passion for birth work didn’t really start until she got pregnant with her first. After the birth of her first, Kelsey's mom stepped in and essentially filled the role of postpartum doula without either of them realizing it. When asked by friends what tips Kelsey had for postpartum her biggest advice was “find someone like my mom”! Once she was introduced to the idea of a doula she realized THAT was what she was recommending! Kelsey then decided to become a doula after having her second baby. She feels that every woman deserves to feel loved and supported the way her own mom did for her. Mothers deserve to he mothered too, especially while the transition into motherhood is new.
-Complimentary consultation
This is a causal meeting to get to know each other, answer any questions, and see if we are a good fit for each other!
-Postpartum Services
*Day-time Services:
Emotional, physical, and educational support
Feeding assistance – I have experience with nursing, pumping, bottle feeding, SNS, and tube feeding!
Household chores and tidying
Dishes and laundry
Basic baby care – feeding, changing, baths, etc. Especially so mom can eat, sleep, or shower
Care for older children
Evidence- based newborn education
A nutritious meal
An opportunity to process your birth and the transition into motherhood
24/7 text and email support immediately postpartum through 8 weeks
$24/hour. 3 hour minimum
*Overnight Services:
All same care as day-time services, but overnight
Overnight is especially helpful to get a full night’s sleep for the new mom and dad!
$275 for 8-9 hours of care