Doula, Lactation, Massage & More
Holistic care for every stage of the new parenting journey, delivered by a certified professional focused on your comfort and well-being. Explore specialized support designed for you and your growing family.
Birth Doula Support
Continuous, compassionate support through labor and birth. I offer evidence-based guidance, comfort techniques, and advocacy for your preferences. As a Doula, I bring my experience working with many different women and practitioners, my education through workshops and continuing education programs, and my massage therapy skills to the laboring mother. As well as beneficial breathing techniques, positions and activities for labor progression and pain relief, I weave an unconditional, nurturing love and support for the mother and her partner.
Leah’s Labor Doula Package includes:
One prenatal meeting
24/7 on-call availability for questions & concerns
2 hour child birth education class
Attendance at the labor & birth of your baby beginning when desired by you
Immediate postpartum support, including breastfeeding assistance
Unlimited postpartum contact to discuss birth experience & answer questions
Postpartum Doula Support
Holistic care for healing and recovery after birth. Sessions focus on relaxation, pain relief, and emotional well-being. As a Postpartum Doula, my primary goal is to support and care for the Mother. Providing overnight support for mama and baby(s), Leah strives to support each new mom in the specific ways that best meet her needs.
This includes:
- Helping care for the home
- Supporting breastfeeding
- Simple meal preparation & light housekeeping
- Helping with sibling adjustment
- Assisting in the care for baby
My focus is to provide nurturing support “mothering the mother” so that new mamas feel their postpartum period is positive and rewarding by meeting their physical and emotional needs as new mothers.
Lactation Education
Personalized consultations to help you navigate breastfeeding challenges and provide practical solutions for feeding success. I offer home visits & appointments at my Lisle office. Using my Lactation Educator skills, I will observe breastfeeding, help you troubleshoot issues, give helpful suggestions for positioning, latching, pumping, bottle feeding, etc. I also provide wonderful referrals if you and your baby would benefit from seeing a Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Prenatal & Postpartum Massage
Pregnancy is a time of many mental and physical changes. Massage therapy is wonderfully beneficial for both mom and baby in both respects. It can be received during each trimester, including post-due date for specific induction work with acupressure & essential oils to encourage labor. I see clients at my beautiful Lisle office.
During Pregnancy:
- Increases circulation – aids in relief of varicose veins, reduces swelling and blood pressure, as well as increasing blood supply to the fetus
- Reduces stress by individualized attention and nurturing touch
- Reduces musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
- Aids in developing flexibility and the kinesthetic awareness necessary to be an active participant in the birth process
- Fosters nurturing maternal touch
- Encourages labor when approaching medical induction with acupressure work, Essential Oils to stimulate the uterus & focus on optimal fetal positioning to encourage the onset of labor
During Postpartum
- Nurtures and provides emotional support
- Alleviates muscle strain/fatigue of labor and birth”‹
- Rebalances pelvis and restores abdominal structures
- Facilitates healing from cesarean birth
- Prevent and reduce back & neck pain caused by newborn care
I have found that by blending my knowledge of techniques, I am able to customize bodywork sessions for each client. I approach each session with the intention of helping the body towards its mission of ultimate relaxation, health, and harmony. I offer In-Home sessions for newly postpartum clients, depending on location.
Why Choose My Services
With years of experience as both a licensed massage therapist and certified doula, I bring a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and understanding to every session. My approach is family-centered, evidence-based, and grounded in respect for your wishes. Each service is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you feel empowered and cared for from bump to baby and beyond.
Parent Testimonials
Words of gratitude from families I’ve served.
Leah’s massages are the absolute best! Whether I’m pregnant or postpartum she always manages to make me the most comfortable I have ever felt while I’m melting into that massage table. My family even gets me gift certificates for her massages for my birthdays since I rave about them so often.
Sarah J.
Leah is outstanding! She is so attentive to your needs and the goals you and your partner have for pregnancy/ birth!
Leah’s responsiveness partnered with her warm compassion prevents any anxiety in a pregnancy and makes it all that I should be- joyful and a dream come true !
Jen G.