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Birthways, Inc. - Birth Doulas & Childbirth Services

3701 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613

888.506.0607

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PLANNING FOR CHILDBIRTH

CHILDBIRTH SERVICES

Birth Doula

Sibling doula

PRACTICE FOCUS [DOULAS]

Birth center birth

Home birth

Hospital birth

Epidural

Unmedicated hospital birth

Induction

Natural birth

Planned cesarean (C-section)

VBAC

LGBTQ+ parents

Pregnancy over 40

POC families

Plus size

Survivors of abuse

Single parents

Anxiety or depression during pregnancy

Pregnancy after infertility

Pregnancy after loss

Previous birth trauma and/or birth injury

Twins / Multiples

PRACTICE SIZE (doulas)

Agency

CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAINING (doulas)

Certified doula

BIRTHS ATTENDED (doulas)

0–50 births

50-200 births

200+ births

COVERAGE & PAYMENT OPTIONS (doulas)

HSA/FSA eligible services

Insurance reimbursement guidance available

Carrot-approved provider

SETTINGS SERVED (all)

Home birth

Hospital

Birth Center

FEE RANGE (doulas)

$1,200 - $1,800

NEW MOTHER NEW BABY

THERAPIES & SERVICES

Doula (postpartum)

Lactation consultant (IBCLC)

Overnight care

Lactation support

Breastfeeding warm line

Lactation consultant (IBCLC)

POSTPARTUM CONCERNS, CHALLENGES & CONDITIONS

Flat or inverted nipples

Induced lactation

Latch or positioning challenges

Mastitis / clogged ducts

Milk supply concerns

Multiples breastfeeding

Pain with breastfeeding

Neck/back pain from breastfeeding

Pumping support & return to work

COVERAGE & PAYMENT OPTIONS

HSA/FSA eligible services

Insurance reimbursement guidance available

Carrot approved / reimbursement eligible

SERVICES IN NUTSHELL

Exceptional and experienced support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and more.

MORE ABOUT US

In-Person Labor Support

The benefit of the continuous support of a trained labor support person is well documented. Both low and high risk women have better outcomes when a doula is present. A study compilation from Cochrane Review validates these findings about the continuous presence of a doula during labor.

We start with a free intake and interview process. Once you’ve selected your doula, then the Traditional Labor Support Package Includes:

Up to 3 prenatal visits focused on your preparation and preferences for birth and early postpartum
Your doula is on-call for you 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks of pregnancy
A back-up doula and Administrator On-Call
Continuous support through labor and delivery
Immediate postpartum support following delivery
Postpartum follow-up visit to check-in on how everyone is doing at home
30 minutes of free Warmline support for basic feeding questions

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Sibling Care During Labor

Birthways Sibling Care During Labor can help the children in your family prepare and adjust to coming baby and even support them while you give birth. Whether you are planning for your older child or children to attend the birth, or if you need a loving caregiver to care for the big brother or sister at home, a Birthways doula can help.

Sibling Care During Labor Package includes:

Interview
1 Get To Know You Visit of up to 3 hours for doula to spend with your family
On-call beginning at 37 weeks through birth
Up to 24 hours of continuous care
Additional Visits and Care also available at special hourly rates

We also offer our Customizable A La Carte Option if you have a shorter on-call need with day rates.

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Sibling Care During Labor Request Form

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

New Parent, New Baby Classes, Workshops & Support Groups

People

Birthways Doulas

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Birthways has been supporting families for over 20 years. Our doulas are our employees, trained as doulas and certified or working towards certification. Our matchmaking process pairs you with a doula that will be a good fit for your needs based on training, experience, personality and budget.

Our lactation team comprises Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who lead our prenatal breastfeeding classes, offer phone support, in-home consultations and clinics.