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Choose Joy Doula Services - New Parent, New Baby

Chicago, IL 60602

info@choosejoydoulaservices.com

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PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH

CHILDBIRTH SERVICES

Birth Doula

Placental encapsulation

Sibling doula

PRACTICE FOCUS [DOULAS]

Planned cesarean (C-section)

VBAC

Pregnancy over 40

POC families

Teen parents

Single parents

High-risk / medically complex pregnancy

Twins / Multiples

Surrogacy

PRACTICE SIZE (doulas)

Solo

CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAINING (doulas)

Certified doula

BIRTHS ATTENDED (doulas)

0–50 births

COVERAGE & PAYMENT OPTIONS (doulas)

Accepts Medicaid

Flexible payment plans

HSA/FSA eligible services

Carrot-approved provider

SETTINGS SERVED (all)

Home birth

Hospital

Birth Center

Virtual support

FEE RANGE (doulas)

$1,200 - $1,800

SERVICES IN NUTSHELL

Choose Joy Doula Services provides compassionate, personalized pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support to families across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

MORE ABOUT US

Postpartum Doula Services and more

We proudly serve Black women, teen parents, and families supporting both first-time and experienced parents.

Our services include childbirth education, birth and C-section support, postpartum and newborn care, lactation guidance, placenta encapsulation, and more.

Making care accessible

At Choose Joy Doula Services, we believe “The Freedom to Choose is Your Maternal Birthright,” and that includes flexible, accessible payment options for your care. We proudly accept: ✔️ Illinois Medicaid (Approved Provider) ✔️ HSA / FSA Cards ✔️ Carrot Fertility (Approved Provider) ✔️ Flexible Payment Plans Available Quality doula care should be accessible. Whether you’re planning or navigating insurance benefits, we’re here to help guide you through your options.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

Birth Doulas & Childbirth Services Recovering from Trauma & Loss Classes, Workshops & Support Groups

People

Joy Thomas

Full-spectrum doula

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Joy Thomas

Birth Doula Experience

4 years and 36 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

4 years and 11 families served

Birth Doula Certifications

Gifted Hands International – Certified Doula
Sokana Collective – Certified Full Spectrum Doula
Postpartum Doula Certifications
Sokana Collective – Certified Full Spectrum Doula

Doula Training

Gifted Hands International, May 2022
Sokana Collective, February 2023

Postpartum limits/restrictions: At this time, postpartum care is only offered overnight for a minimum of 8 hours. No smokers, please.

Only will attend home births with care provided by a Certified Midwife.

Testimonials

Working with Joy as a postpartum doula was one of the best decisions I made for me and my baby. I was in the thick of it—exhausted, navigating postpartum depression, and just trying to survive—and Joy stepped in like an angel. She gave me the gift of rest when I desperately needed it and cared for my son like he was her own.

Her knowledge, compassion, and steady presence made such a difference navigating life as a new mom. She came with so many helpful tips and resources, and I always felt like I could trust her completely. I delighted in knowing I would wake up to clean and folded laundry, washed bottles and a sense of calm to start the day.

If you’re a new mom in need of support, I can’t recommend Joy enough. She’s not just a doula, she’s a blessing.

-Jazmine

Where do I even begin? Joy is truly a God-send. I will never forget nor be able to fully put into words the impact she had on the birth of my third child. In one of the most difficult and vulnerable seasons of my life, Joy showed up with unwavering support, patience, wisdom, and grace.

She covered me emotionally, physically, and spiritually through childbirth and postpartum. From pouring out knowledge, speaking life and encouragement, praying with me, and simply being present, Joy embodied what it means to serve with a pure heart. She didn’t just support me—she walked with me, stood in the gap, and helped carry me through a life-changing moment with peace and strength.

This experience would not have been the same without her. If you are looking for someone who will honor you, cover you, and partner with you in faith and love on this sacred journey, please consider Joy. Make her your baby’s TT Doula for life.

Blessings and endless gratitude to you, Joy. You are truly called for this work.

-Briana

Joy is such a blessing and I couldn’t thank her enough for being so thorough, patient and kind during our birthing and post-partum journey. She met all of our needs and is always sure to check in and follow up if we have any questions or concerns. She’s HIGHLY recommended, professional and knowledgeable and I couldn’t imagine another birth without her!

-Nia