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PDdoula - Birth Doulas & Childbirth Services
4702 Main Street
Lisle, Illinois 60532
SERVICES IN NUTSHELL
Birth doula and childbirth photographer in Lisle IL.
MORE ABOUT US
Birth Doula Services

As a birth doula, I support women during labor to help ensure a safe and empowering birth experience. Drawing on my knowledge and experience, I offer emotional support, physical comfort, and assist with communication, ensuring you have the information you need to make informed decisions throughout the process. I provide reassurance to both you and your partner, suggest ways to encourage labor progress, and help with relaxation, soothing touch, positioning, and other comfort techniques. I am independent and self-employed, which means I work for YOU—not your caregiver or place of birth.

BIRTH DOULA FEE:

$2000 for Suburbs (discounts for repeat clients)

Suburbs must be within the 25 mile range of Lisle, IL for the birthplace location
(exp. hospital/birth center/homebirth)

$2300 for anything past 25 mile range of Lisle, IL (No longer serving Downtown/City area)

(This package includes 5-10 FREE Birth Photos, extra package available below)

BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY + DOULA PACKAGE:

Unlimited photo coverage of labor and delivery including 1-2+ hours after birth
60-100+ edited digital images with printing rights

$2500 for Suburbs (discounts for repeat clients)

Suburbs must be within the 25 mile range of Lisle, IL for the birthplace location
(exp. hospital/birth center/homebirth)

$2800 for anything past 25 mile range of Lisle, IL (No longer serving Downtown/City area)

See my photos on the GALLERY page.

BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY:

$1800 for Suburbs

Suburbs must be within the 25 mile range of Lisle, IL for the birthplace location
(exp. hospital/birth center/homebirth)

$2200 for anything past 25 mile range of Lisle, IL (No longer serving Downtown/City area)

  • Includes a meet and greet via Zoom
  • Arrival during active labor 6-8 cm
  • Unlimited photo coverage of labor and delivery including 1-2+ hours after birth
  • On call 24/7 surrounding your due date
  • 100-200+ edited digital images with printing rights
See my photos on the GALLERY page.

 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER
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Patrycja (Patty) Drozd

Patrycja (Patty) Drozd

Birth Doula & Photographer

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

My passion for this work began after I had my first son back in 2007. My birth experience was overwhelming, and even though I felt prepared going in, there was so much I still did not know. Later, nursing did not come naturally for me. I really struggled, but I simply did not want to give up. I tried everything. I began researching, asking questions, and learned as much as I could. I attended La Leche League (LLL) meetings and met some inspiring women, one of whom would later become my own doula in 2009 for my second sons homebirth. She not only guided me but helped me understand that it is normal to have obstacles to overcome. This empowered me. In addition to all this new information, I had an amazing support network in both my husband who believed in me and in the women at the LLL meetings who guided me. It was then that I realized this was the recipe for success–information and support–and that without both of those things my journey into motherhood would have been very different. I immediately felt compelled to figure out how to share what I had learned with other women, and so I started down the path to becoming a doula. I began helping out family and friends and any mama I knew that was in need. I tried everything I could to make them feel loved and comfortable and empowered. As my passion grew stronger and stronger, so did my own kids’ needs. Now that they are older, I have made it official in 2017. I can happily say that I am now a Certified CD(DONA) Birth Doula and am ready for more. With encouragement from family and friends, my journey has begun, and I would love to be a part of yours.

Testimonials

Patty recently attended the birth of our third child, and we are so grateful for her support. She has been with us for all of our home births, and we truly could not have done it without her. As my due date approached, Patty was incredibly helpful—checking in with us regularly and sharing tips and exercises to help prepare for birth. She was always quick to respond to any questions I had, which gave me so much reassurance.
When labor began, she arrived quickly and brought a calm, steady presence that made such a difference. During labor she was attentive, supportive, and encouraging. Even after our baby was born, Patty continued to care for both me and our baby with such kindness. As my husband and I look through the photos Patty captured, we are filled with gratitude that she was there to be part of each of our children’s birth days. These memories mean so much to us. We are incredibly thankful for Patty and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and supportive doula.”

~Dominika S.

ty recently attended the birth of our third child, and we are so grateful for her support. She has been with us for all of our home births, and we truly could not have done it without her. As my due date approached, Patty was incredibly helpful—checking in with us regularly and sharing tips and exercises to help prepare for birth. She was always quick to respond to any questions I had, which gave me so much reassurance.
When labor began, she arrived quickly and brought a calm, steady presence that made such a difference. During labor she was attentive, supportive, and encouraging. Even after our baby was born, Patty continued to care for both me and our baby with such kindness. As my husband and I look through the photos Patty captured, we are filled with gratitude that she was there to be part of each of our children’s birth days. These memories mean so much to us. We are incredibly thankful for Patty and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and supportive doula.”

~Dominika S.

“Having Patty as our doula was truly such a blessing. I couldn’t have hoped for a more wonderful birth experience and I know that was largely due to Patty’s involvement. She’s gentle and firm and encouraging and so knowledgeable. From the prep she did with showing me exercises and giving ideas to homebirth logistics, to coaching my husband on how to support me, from calming me when labor happened more quickly than anyone on my team could fathom to bringing me soup afterward and talking like we were old friends…she’s everything  a mother could want in a doula and more and prayerfully she’ll help bring all our future babes into the world.

~Michala S.

Patrycja to najlepsze co mogło mi się przytrafić w trakcie porodu. Jestem jej bardzo wdzięczna za ogromne zaangażowanie i pomoc przy narodzinach mojego dziecka. Jej wiedza i doświadczenie były bezcenne. Mój maż był bardzo sceptyczny na samy początku i nie chciał korzystać z pomocy duli, ale po porodzie całkowicie zmienił zdanie i był bardzo wdzięczny,  ze była. Nie wyobrażam sobie kolejnego porodu bez jej pomocy. Dziękujemy całym sercem, ze byłaś z nami.”

Translation: “Patrycja was the best thing that could have happened to me during my birth. I am so grateful for her incredible dedication and the support she provided during the arrival of my baby. Her knowledge and experience were invaluable. My husband was very skeptical at first and didn’t want to hire a doula, but after the birth, he completely changed his mind and was so thankful that she was there. I can’t imagine another birth without her help. We thank you with all our hearts for being with us.”

~Aleksandra H.

“Choosing Patty to support us through our VBAC was truly one of the most empowering and transformative decisions we could have made. After a previous cesarean, I had a lot of emotions and uncertainty going into this birth. From our first conversation, Patty provided reassurance, deep knowledge, and unwavering support that made me believe a VBAC was not only possible, but absolutely within reach.

Throughout pregnancy, she educated us on our options, advocated for evidence-based care, and helped us prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically. She was always available to answer questions, ease fears, and cheer us on every step of the way.

When labor began, Patty was an anchor. She brought calm, strength, and incredible energy into the room. Her pain relief techniques, emotional encouragement, and constant presence were absolutely key to making this VBAC possible. She worked seamlessly with our medical team and never stopped reminding me of my inner resilience.

And then I did it. I had the healing VBAC I had dreamed of, and I truly believe she was an integral part.

I cannot recommend Patty highly enough. She believed in me even when I had doubts and helped me reclaim my birth experience with strength, grace, and joy.”

~Amanda S.
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