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Birth 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

New Parent, New Baby 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

The best decision I made was to have Joy as our doula. She was truly a blessing during a very scary birthing experience. This was my 3rd pregnancy; a super long labor at that. Despite hospital complications; I was able to count on Joy for comfort, prayer, and to be my voice of reason. I would recommend her over and over again.

-Latonia

My doula, Joy, was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, supportive, and present through every step of my birth experience. Even though I ended up having a C-section, she stayed and waited until I was back in my postpartum room. She took the time to debrief with me and poured so much love, reassurance, and support into both me and my husband.

Joy is truly a part of our family now. Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital birth, or scheduled C-section, Joy should be a part of your birth experience. The education, preparation, and care she provides are unmatched. I am forever grateful for her.

Honestly, I would have another baby just to have her as my doula again.

-JT

This doula is truly a blessing to our community. She shows up with compassion, knowledge, and genuine care for every family she supports. Her calming presence and dedication make such a difference during some of life’s most important moments. If you want someone who is dependable, supportive, and deeply committed to families, she’s the one.

-Syrita

I decided I wanted a Doula when I found out I was pregnant with my second baby. Having Joy throughout my pregnancy was such a blessing!! No matter what time I contacted her with any concerns or need of support, she answered. I had the smoothest, most stress-free labor because of Joy!! I felt so at ease and confident going into this birth vs my first. We went over my birth plan and she came through!! The ambiance of the room, affirmations, breathing with me, etc. I felt so comfortable!! The birth was such a breeze with her support, literally my dream birth!! If you are looking for a Doula, I’d recommend Joy a million times!!!

-Aniyah

Joy was literally a Joy And a blessing for me and my pregnancy journey! And time I call and needed advice or help at the hospital she was there ! I felt seen by her . she talked me through the cesarean and was even in the room with me holding my hand wiping my tears and looking over me ! She is and amazing person and doula me and Blessyn wil forever love and appreciate you !