Nahid Kohistani

I am thrilled to express my heartfelt gratitude for Nahid. After a traumatizing start with our baby spending a week in the NICU, Nahid's wisdom, experience, and knowledge were a true blessing, helping me heal mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Nahid's compassionate and calming presence brought immediate relief. Her flexibility and understanding were remarkable as she adapted to our changing needs. From expert maternal care treatments to newborn care advice and emotional healing, Nahid's support was invaluable. Her holistic approach made a profound difference, emphasizing my well-being so I could be fully present during this challenging time. Her treatments felt like moments of luxurious relief, helping me reconnect with myself and my body after such a transformative experience. Thanks to Nahid, I was able to bounce back from a difficult labor and delivery, a stressful NICU stay, and fully savor newborn life. Nahid is an extraordinary postpartum doula whose support was precisely what I needed. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is truly a gift, and I am deeply grateful for her presence during such a pivotal time.

I had 7 postpartum care sessions with Nahid. Each session she provided me a great care with delicious nourishing meals, hot tub, steam and massage. I enjoyed the time spent with her. She doesn't just provide the care, but also shares lots of useful tips about self care, as well as about how to take care of the baby. she is 10 out of 10

Nahid was a blessing during my postpartum recovery. She went above and beyond to ensure I was healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. I would hire her a thousand times again! Thank you Nahid!

Nahid is an absolute wonder. Her beautiful offerings and generous spirit helped my postpartum dreams come true. Her food is delicious, her bodywork nutritious, and the herbal steam/bath deeply cleansing. She'd often show up with me at a low point and by the time she left I felt bright and vibrant. I couldn't recommend her services enough. Thank you Nahid!

I could not recommend Nahid enough! I am seven weeks post partum and feel amazing and it's all thanks to her. She is such a calming presence in your household when everything else around you is chaotic. As a first time mom, she not only taught me so much about babies but about the post partum journey. I could not imagine my post partum journey without her. Also, her food is absolutely incredible

I can't express enough how Nahid helped me tremendously postpartum. I had a pretty traumatic and long delivery and after only a few sessions with Nahid I felt empowered and so much stronger mentally and physically. She is extremely knowledgeable and makes amazing food. I owe my swift recovery and healing to her and I pray that she keeps doing what she's doing to help more women. Thank you Nahid for showing me the proper way to heal postpartum. Every woman deserves to be pampered and taken care of as much as baby.

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible support and care provided by my doula Nahid during the labor and postpartum period. We met her back in 2021, and she was my doula duiring first pregnancy, I had the most beautiful unmedicated deliveries and experiecne with Nahid! When I found out I was pregnant with second one, I had no doubt and asked Nahid to come help us again. But this time we hired her for both: labor and postpartum. And let me tell you- this was the best decision ever!Nahid exuded warmth, compassion, and expertise, instantly putting us at ease.During labor, Nahid was an absolute rock both times! Her presence and guidance provided a sense of reassurance that made the whole process much more manageable. She was not only well-versed in various massage, exercise and breathing techniques during my second labor to help dialeted faster, but also offered emotional support and encouragement, empowering me throughout the birthing journey! In the postpartum phase, she continued to be a blessing. She does so many things: cooking, bathing, massage, belly binding! Her skills are amazing, preparing nourishing and delicious meals that helped me recover and regain strength- those recipies are gem! Her massages were heavenly, easing the tension in my body and providing much-needed relaxation. Moreover, having someone who simply asks you "how do you feel and if you need something" during postpartum is so crucial! Overall, Nahid's work was truly exceptional. She went above and beyond to ensure my and my babies well-being and happiness during this special time in our lives. Her dedication and genuine care made all the difference in our experience of becoming new parents of 2 under 2. We are forever grateful and cannot recommend her services enough to other expecting mamas and families! Dear Nahid, our whole family loves you so much, thank you for helping us bring our two sons into this world!

I wish every new mother could be cared for by Nahid. The first couple weeks at home can be both physically and emotionally overwhelming and challenging so it was so necessary to be given the proper space and attention to heal. I can't imagine recovering without her guidance, support, and healing treatments. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

I would definitely recommend working with Nahid. I had the pleasure of working with her during my first delivery in 2020 and had such a great experience that I reached out to her for my second delivery this past October in 2022. Nahid is really knowledgeable and confident at what she does. She also is very kind and has a calm demeanor which is really helpful during a time of high stress and out of control hormones. If you're on the fence regarding a post partum doula, this is your sign to go for it if you can, especially with Nahid! She takes care of her clients and ensures that moms get their well deserved "me" time that includes a lot of healing and relaxation. With the nutritious, warm foods and snacks that she prepares and the relaxing baths and body massage, I could see and feel the difference in myself. I felt more energized and less overwhelmed. I was also happy to have time carved out for me where I could focus on my healing. I credit Nahid a lot for helping my post partum recovery go smoothly and would certainly work with her again and recommend her to my friends.

Working with Nahid for my postpartum period with my second baby was the absolute best decision that I could have made. Nahid is incredible at her work, and seemed to always know just what I needed. She is flexible, yet firm, and helped support and validate my own need for rest in such a vulnerable time. She went above and beyond in caring for me during a somewhat scary mastitis episode, and taught me and my family how to care for my little one in ways I thought I would have mastered. If you're reading this, this is your sign to work with Nahid! Truly, I wish every postpartum person had a Nahid and I'm only slightly exaggerating when I say that want to have another baby just for her care!

I hired Nahid as a postpartum doula and she was amazing!  I was looking for a doula who could help me rest and recover after delivery and Nahid exceeded expectations.  She cooked amazing healing foods, made special teas and gave me advice and nourishment to help with breastmilk supply.  The body work was amazing and so relaxing!  I would definitely hire Nahid again and will refer her to all of my friends and family!

A friend recommended me to Nahid and I didn't know what I was in for! She's a true healer. She came every other day for 2 weeks after we got home from the hospital and since it was my first baby, I didn't know what to expect once you got home. All I can say is if I get pregnant again she's the first person I'm calling to get on her calendar.  Her techniques and treatments made me feel back to "normal" after 2 weeks and the food she makes is so nourishing and just what the body needs (for recovery, hormone regulation, breastfeeding, etc!). The treatments were so relaxing and healing it made me feel like a new person. I owe my quick healing and ability to bounce back physically and emotionally to her.

Nahid is a true traditional postpartum doula and her service package for new mothers will make the diffrence. She is an excellent cook and very knowledgable about healing purposes of ingredients. Also she went above and beyond to help during an acute situation when I was in need. She provides the only care that really matters during a postpartum period. The baths, the steam, the binding and most of all the food made me feel well taken care of and gave me the strength to enjoy bonding with my baby and a overall blissful postpartum period.

In April 2021 I had my 3rd home birth to my 3rd son. This was also the first time that I hired Nahid - I was looking for the best way to heal my body during postpartum (4th trimester) and I truly believe that she aided me in that. Nahid made beautiful, nourishing foods that allowed me to heal; she set up steam and ran (very) hot baths with her herbs that allowed me to sweat off all the toxins; and my favorite part were her massages - your body goes through so much trauma bringing a life into the world and to have someone come into your home and do body work with you is an exceptional treat. i would certainly hire Nahid again should I ever be in need.

Hello everyone, Its not a testimonial, it is a THANK YOU letter for Nahid! I delivered on 20 of may and I am the first time mom. First of all, I want to mention that I delivered without any anesthesia or epidural injections. It's only because Nahid and my husband were there. When I had a contractions, I instantly called to my Doula. Nahid told me not to worry and first find if those are real contractions or no. after we found that the contractions are real-we immediately went to the hospital. Nahid arrived 30 minutes after we got to the hospital. She was the only person I entrusted to. She helped me go through the contractions. But giving a birth is only a halfway point. We had a postpartum sessions with Nahid too. And only because of her help and emotional support I went through the postpartum depression much faster. When we will decide on having another baby-Nahid would be the first person i will call to! Can't stop thanking you, Dear Nahid ????????

Nahid was truly wonderful to work with from the beginning. Throughout my pregnancy she was  available for questions and took time to meet with us in our home prior to giving birth to go over my birth preferences and exercises I could do throughout my pregnancy. I ended up being induced early and I am so happy that my husband and I had her as a resource throughout the process. I don't know what we would have done without her. Having her as a resource made me feel empowered to discuss my options and the decisions being made with the medical staff based on her previous experiences and guidance. While I was in the hospital being induced Nahid was just a phone call away and worked with the doctors at the hospital to make sure that the interventions being taken were in line with the route that we wanted to take. After Nahid got to the hospital, she helped me do exercises to help move the baby into a favorable position and was a constant pillar of support for both myself and my husband. Overall, Nahid helped make my first birth a positive experience and helped guide us through a course that was at times challenging to navigate as first time parents. I highly recommend Nahid to everyone.

Nahid was such a blessing during my birth experience. I truly don't know if I would have had the strength to get through it without her. I ended up at a major hospital that bullied me into a lot of interventions I did not want, and it made for a really difficult and painful birth that required an epidural. I truly believe I would have ended up in a c-section if Nahid wasn't there to stick up for me and perform exercises to help the baby move into position.  She supported me when I decided I couldn't handle the contractions anymore without an epidural, and stuck with me through the procedure while I experienced contractions needing to sit still. During the pushing process she anticipated my needs perfectly and was there every step of the way. I cannot recommend her enough and she was easily the best decision I made in my pregnancy journey. She was so calming and experienced the entire time. I hope if anyone is on the fence about using a doula you will consider her!! She is such a wonderful person that I will never forget!

My experience was above and beyond what I ever anticipated and hoped for. Working with Nahid was a pleasure. My partner and I made the decision to transfer to a homebirth during the COVID 19 pandemic. Expecting our first child came with a lot of unknowns of what labor and delivery looked like. Nahid was thorough with her support and educating us on what to expect. Nahid was always available when needed. She spent hours teaching us exercises, breath work, visualization and education pieces to prepare us for our homebirth experience. She made sure to include my husband and let him know his options during my labor/delivery and how he could be involved in the experience, if desired. During labor, the support I was given, I didnt realize existed or could be offered. I would highly recommend working with Nahid. She gave me so much strength and confidence during the labor process. Nahid provided us with appropriate foods and recipes pre and post labor to help heal and nourish mamas body. We also used Nahid for our placenta encapsulation, which I recommed as well. 5 stars across the board for working with Nahid.

I cannot recommend Nahid enough.  After interviewing a few doulas, my husband & I knew immediately after meeting her that she was right for us.  She has a very calming presense, makes you feel very comfortable right off the bat & is very knowledgeable in her field.  She took lots of time to answer all of the questions my husband and I had in our first session with her.  In addition, throughout the course of my pregnancy if we had any questions, she was always available to answer & also checked in on how I was doing which was very nice. Throughout my pregnancy, the exercises she introduced me to helped my body physically & mentally prepare for labor.  In addition, the exercises made me more comfortable throughout my pregnancy & created a stronger bond between my husband & I as he was a part of them as well. I was hoping to have a natural birth & thanks to Nahid's guidance and support I was able to.  Overall, I had an amazing birth experience & will definitely use Nahid again for baby #2. : )

Nahid is a beautiful spirit who brought lots of knowledge and calmness to the overall delivery process. She was very patient and met with us several times prior to the delivery. I was looking to have a complication-free and unmedicated birth. Unfortunately, that is not what happened but we are very thankful for Nahid's presence because she provided the support we needed to pivot from the birth plan. We were blessed to welcome a healthy baby boy and we ushered him into this world with in a calm environment that Nahid helped us to create. Nahid met with us post-birth and made a wonderful drink that was helpful in my recovery. THANK YOU!

I am a cancer survivor and struggle with anxiety and depression, and I was concerned that the birthing experience would be triggering and that I would be at serious risk for postpartum depression. Having Nahid support me through the labor, delivery and postpartum was so important for me to stay (mostly) sane through the whole process. Her postpartum package is completely comprehensive including healing baths, massages, and nourishing foods that promote both healing and breastfeeding.  She is always there to answer a call and be a part of your village and offer gentle and sound advice, which I felt was very important at a time when I knew I would be the most vulnerable.  Nahid puts her complete self into her work, she prepares the baths, she cooks, she heals your body with massages and encourages rest, which I feel make her a very uniquely commited individual. She even gave my mom rides to ensure that she was there for me when I needed her.  She really cares about women and and this process, and she approaches it in a very natural way - while staying open to all my wishes and supporting each one.

We knew we wanted to work with Nahid the moment she walked into the door of our home. Her presence was calming and familiar. She's knowledgable, yet doesn't assume anything. She lets you guide your own journey while staying close and giving her best advice. I was lucky to have an amazing birth experience, and it was partly thanks to Nahid, who helped with excersises to bring down the baby, with breathing, and aromatherapy. She guided my husband and stayed close. But she also gave us our space and never felt like an extra in the room. I would love to work with her again on my next pregnancy.

I highly recommend Nahid as a labor and delivery doula. We had a wonderful meeting ahead of time where she explained every step of the labor and delivery process so we would know what to expect as first time parents and she answered all of our questions. But most importantly, she was invaluable during labor and delivery as she jumped in and made herself useful time and time again , always knowing what would be helpful (i.e., cold wash cloth, apple juice with a straw) - things that my husband and I wouldn't have thought of as first time parents. She was relaxed, supportive of my husband and me, and above all very knowledgable of the ins and outs of pregnancy putting my mind at ease!

Nahid was paired with me as i entered my 3rd trimester. She was a perfect match and so delightful to work with! During our first meeting she took her time to get to know us and also share about her philosophy and hopes for her role as our Doula. During the following weeks she always stayed in touch via text and email and made sure that i stayed on top of my health and preperation for our little one. As we got closer to my due date she did another visit where she spent hours teaching my husband and i things we could do to alleviate pain and to prepare us for the big day. A week after my due date I was given the option to induce or have a c-section. Nahid, made sure that she reminded me of my goals but also reminded me she would stuck by me no matter what decision I'd make. I ended up with a c-section and even though she was unable to be present in the operating room she was present as i came out of the operating room with a sweet little teddy bear for our little girl and a big smile! Following my c-section she scheduled 2 days off post-partum care which i believe to have been the most beneficial party if having a Doula! She taught my mother in law and my husband how to care for me. Most importantly, she really focused on my understanding of the importance of my own healing for my milk supply and baby. After my first day with her my milk supply doubled because she had spent the day pampering me and showing my family members how to perform vaginal steam, breast massages, theraputic baths, tea recipes, and what foods would aid in the first 40 days off my healing. She came back the next day to make sure my family members could do the treatments on their own and even took my husband to a special markets to show him where he could find the herbs when we ran out of the delicious teas we made! Nahid was fantastic I'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!!!

I feel very lucky to have had Nahid's support during and after my pregnancy. I hardly knew anything about doulas, or birthwork, before I was pregnant, but connected with Nahid on the recommendation of a friend about six months in. She came to our house for a consultation and explained her process and approach and priorities, and what labor looks like for her and us. Even in that first meeting alone she helped me to wrap my head around the birthing process (it was my first pregnancy) and to feel empowered about my options. In following meetings, she provided invaluable support and exercises to prepare us emotionally and physically for birth. She is so warm, compassionate, patient, and present, and very knowledgeable about birth, nutrition, and the body, not to mention the various hospitals and birthing centers in the Chicagoland area. I felt wonderfully prepared for labor by the time it came, and then recovered quickly, thanks in large part to Nahid. (Also, she introduced me to Tai Chi, which she studies/teaches, and I will be forever grateful for that.)

Nahid was a wonderful doula. From the moment we met her in person, we knew she would be a great fit for our family. We were looking for someone who was experienced and knowledgeable, but also someone who understood our religious and cultural sensitivities as Muslims as they pertained to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Nahid provided excellent advice on nutrition, healing, and pain management before, during and afterd labor. She was extremely friendly, professional, and non-judgemental about our choices and preferences. When it came to my actual labor at the hospital, she provided physical and emotional support for me, while also acting as a strong, supportive third "team" member alongside my husband and mother. We also loved that she integrated her "western" training as a doula with knowledge of traditional healing methods from Afghanistan and China, among others. We found everything she recommended to be helpful and comforting throughout the process of bringing our first child into the world. We cannot recommend Nahid enough!

As a first time mother finding the best doula was very important to me. Choosing Nahid as my doula was the best decision I made! Our connection was very strong and she went from being a doula to a sister! She did an excellent job preparing me for my delivery. Nahid and I created a birth plan that outlined my desires that I wanted to happen in the hospital delivery room. We met consistently during my second and third trimester. We went over various workouts and movements that would assist me for the big day. Nahid also invited me to come to her taichi classes which assisted with my blood circulation and helped me to feel mentally and emotionally relaxed. Finally, after much preparation it was time to have my beautiful son! I was given pitocin and the contractions started immediately. Nahid's presence and voice was so much needed because the pitocin made my contractions much more intense and I had very little recovery time between contractions. Nahid had essential oils that really calmed me and the exercises that we did soothed my body. Nahid even spent the night with me in the hospital which made me feel even more comfortable knowing my doula was there. When I was unable to talk she spoke for me  and verbaly expressed my desires. The next day I delivered my baby and I felt so blessed. If you're looking for a doula you should definitely choose Nahid, she is so knowledgeable about the birthing process and she has so many beneficial resource like natural recipes, soothing exercise and handouts. I am very grateful I chose Nahid as my doula she was with me during every phase of my pregnancy and birth she's a kind, gracious and beautiful soul:)

Nahid was a true professional. She was available immediately to help guide me to breathe through my contractions. She provided comfort and relaxation techniques. In my prenatal visit, she helped us create a birthing plan that was best suited to the optimum health of the baby and me. The exercises she showed proved very helpful. In the postnatal visit, she provided a great deal of information about how to promote quick postnatal healing through food, massage, etc. In summary, she was caring, supportive, and very sympathetic to my needs and I would highly recommend her to anyone having a baby.

After having a home birth with my third child, Nahid provided a spa-like experience for my recovery.  It was absolutely wonderful in every way.  Her routine made me feel like a queen (herbal tub soak, followed by bodywork, followed by belly wrapping) and like we were truly honoring this moment of passage.  It gave me time to rest, relax, meditate, and helped me feel my very best every step of the way.  I am also a postpartum doula specializing in holistic treatments, and I searched the city far and wide for someone who could provide services similar to my own.  I consider myself so fortunate to have found Nahid, and she was the only doula I ended up considering.  Her background, warmth and experience with processing transitions make her uniquely suited to her work.  During our initial consultation, Nahid offered me a guided meditation to help ease prenatal anxiety I was experiencing, and I was immediately impressed with her as a guide and a teacher, as well as a supporter.  She prepared delicious and nourishing recipes and special beverages for me, with leftovers, which were incredibly helpful during my recovery.  And she even picked up my older kids from school one day to save me from going out in the chilly weather following a treatment.  Nahid has my very highest recommendation, and I have already told many friends and family about her.  Her services are a true gift, if only every new mother could experience!

Nahid did a great job walking us through what to expect and giving my husband and I concrete ways to prepare for labor. She guided us while creating room for our preferences. During delivery Nahid was an amazing coach, always anticipating my needs and working with my husband without making the space feel crowded. She had a calm, gentle energy and worked well with the medical staff. Nahid made sure we were comfortable, bringing essential oils and making sure I was well hydrated. Her postpartum visit was also really helpful, teaching me about bellybinding and giving me breastfeeding tips. I went through my birthing process with my confidence because of Nahid!

May 01, 2017 To Whom It May Concern: This is a letter of testimony for Nahid Kohistani. My name is Ashley Zamudio and the reason why I am writing this letter is because I want to share my experience with having a Doula for my very first pregnancy. Having Nadid around my pregnancy was such a beautiful experience. She taught me a couple tricks and techniques to get me through my pregnancy.Nahid was such a big help when it came to being in labor. Nahid was great! She taught me breathing techniques to help me through my labor for when the time came as well as some exercies. My labor was a great success! Nahid helped me throughout the whole time.She helped me by giving me massages and having scented oils to ease me. She taught me how to keep calm and breath through the strong contractions. During my labor Nahid never left my side. I gave birth to a beautiful big girl of 9lbs 8oz. No tears, no stitches thanks to the breathing technique I was taught. I did this labor all natural no medication for the pain during my labor. So to end this letter I would highly recommend having a doula and to hope they are all so help full like Nahid. I couldn’t do it without her. That is why I highly recommend a doula. Sincerely, Ashley Zamudio

I am a first time mom, and I was paired with Nahid about 5 weeks before baby Phoenix's arrival. Our meetings were weekly, in our home, and very pleasant. She discussed birth and labor with us, and shared valuable exercises and breathing techniques to prepare for labor. Ultimately, we had a last-minute birth change because 5 days before Phoenix came I decided to do a home water birth instead of the hospital. She helped me locate a midwife for that, which ultimately made my birth experience amazing, and sent the precedent for my future planned births. Aside from her prompt and irreplaceable help pre-labor, her assistance during labor was AMAZING. She arrrived with oils, food, massage tools, and was by my side supporting me almost exclusively for 12 hours. She followed me from toilet to birth pool, guiding me in my breathing, supporting me while walking, waving a peppermint washcloth when i felt like puking and holding a bowl while I did. I had many preparations for myself, but when in labor, I forgot all about my own preparations and relied on everything she brought. It was like she had anticipated everything that was going to happen and had some tool, liquid, breathing technique, or advice for the occassion. Right when I was entering the pushing phase, she held up an incredibly delicious high-protein drink to my mouth, which I swear woke me up and helped me move into the next phase. I can still taste that delicious drink. Not only was her help during labor irreplaceable, but as the midwives were assisting me after the birth she made a delicious dinner for everyone and helped cleanup our tiny, chaotic apartment! I felt her fixated on my every move during my labor, but never felt like my space was invaded, or judged, or bossed around. She always asked permission, made suggestions, and explained what she was doing. I feel so blessed to have her present at my first birth, and hope she is available for the future!

Nahid is a very kind,warm and beautiful person.She was my doula wiht both my son Iman and my doughter Ayeza. she helped me with recovery from C scetion and postpartum mood disorder.she provied me wiht a of information, support and encouragement to do VBAC wiht my daughter. thank you for all help and encouragement  Nahid and we love.

Nahid kohistani is beautiful In heart and out . She helped and supported me throughout both of my pregnancies and she was there for both of my labors. She is the best helper you have or want very supporting ????