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Bethune, Heather

Heather Bethune

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Basic Information

From
USA
Languages
English
Services
Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula
Area
Within 25 miles near Chicago, IL (USA)
College Education
AA/AS
Type of Practice
Partnership with 2 or more doulas
Clients per month
1 to 3 births and 0 to 4 postpartum families
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work
Current student for BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, with Business Management Minor.

Birth Doula Services

Fee
$1200 to $5000
Experience
10 years and 10 births attended

Postpartum Doula Services

Fee
$45 to $60
Experience
10 years and 50 families served

Birth Attendance

Hospital
All Hospitals
Birth Center
All Birth Centers
Home
Any Home Birth
Special Services
Abortion support, Baby-led weaning, Babywearing education, Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss), Cloth diapering education, End of life doula services, LGBTQIA+ Support, Miscarriage support, Newborn care and parenting classes, Parenting consulting, Pelvic floor health education & support, Photography - Birth, Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients), Sibling support (for your older children at the birth), Sleep support consulting, Stillbirth and infant loss support, Surrogates and intended parents, Virtual and remote doula support
Doula Training
  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, July 2020
  • ProDoula, August 2023
  • Birth and Baby University, September 2025
Training Documentation
https://doulamatch.net/doulafiles/26583/moreimages/HeatherBPostpartum_13729_dm.jpg, https://doulamatch.net/doulafiles/26583/moreimages/HeatherBLabor_13730_dm.jpg

Contact

Phone

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Skill Assessments

Safety & First Aid

Not Certified
Basic Test

Infant Illness Care

Not Certified
Basic Test

Communication & Collaboration

Not Certified
Basic Test

Childcare English

Not Certified
Basic Test

Daily Care

Not Certified
Basic Test

Child Development

Not Certified
Basic Test

Birth Doula Service

Fee
$1200 to $5000
Experience
10 years and 10 births attended
Attends hospital births?
All Hospitals
Attends birth center births?
All Birth Centers
Attends home births?
Any Home Birth

Postpartum Doula Service

Fee
$45 to $60
Experience
10 years and 50 families served

Other Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Babywearing education
  • Bereavement doula (pregnancy & infant loss)
  • Cloth diapering education
  • End of life doula services
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Newborn care and parenting classes
  • Parenting consulting
  • Pelvic floor health education & support
  • Photography - Birth
  • Satellite doula (for remote and rural clients)
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Sleep support consulting
  • Stillbirth and infant loss support
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Doula Training

  • CAPPA - Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, July 2020
  • ProDoula, August 2023
  • Birth and Baby University, September 2025
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Fee Details

*Currently offering discounted $1200 birth support for Feb/March 2025!* Offering complimentary consultations to discuss personalized wrap-around care plans, setting you up for an empowered birth and postpartum. You'll feel taken care of and informed every step of the way. Along with my extensive professional doula work, I am also a mother of four, lending me great empathy and lived experience in pregnancy health, birth, and postpartum needs. If we decide to partner with each other, we will collaborate an individualized plan for how I can bring the best support, information and sense of peace and calm into your home as you form your growing family unit, making you feel as nourished and nurtured as possible. Every family is unique & I love being a part of your journey of discovery & implementation, completely judgment free & without agenda other than to see you thrive!

Customer Reviews

5.0
4 reviews in the last 2 years
2 years ago
I met Heather when my baby girl was just three days old. As a first-time mom with no family around, I needed support during my postpartum period, and Heather's exceptional care was truly invaluable from day one. She taught me everything from changing diapers to bathing my baby. Heather approached parenting as a trial and error process, guiding me through different methods, such as finding the best way to swaddle my baby, understanding that every baby is unique. Her calming presence was instrumental in helping me cope with the significant identity shift and potential postpartum depression that new moms often face. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather for her expertise, compassion, and unwavering support
4 years ago
Heather was absolutely essential after we had our first baby. She has the most gentle, natural way with newborns. In addition to caring for our brand new baby so we could get some sleep, she taught us so much about how to be parents. We couldn't have done it without her.
5 years ago
Even though I already had birthed two children, I was concerned about having enough support after my third, and Heather's services made a huge difference. I did several virtual consultations with her, both leading up to, and following my birth. She was a great listener, easy to talk to, provided great resources and suggestions, and helped me build a plan and think through important questions about what I wanted. I ended up having a rough recovery this time, and just knowing that I could text her anytime was a huge help. She checked in with me regularly, was warm, kind, and a great listener. I would *highly* recommend her for anyone looking for virtual or in-person doula support!
6 years ago
Heather flew to my home in Washington D.C. to support my family and I post-partum shortly after the birth of my second child. During her week with us she not only cared for me physically but was there emotionally and felt like a safe place to share and talk through everything I was experiencing. I didn't feel alone this time like after my first birth and was truely able to rest and heal. She is experienced in preparing delicious healing food and drinks, sent me book recommendations before birth like 'The First Forty Days', cared for my home and toddler so I could rest and bond with baby, cared for the baby if I needed a break, made sure I was staying hydrated and more. She was just the peaceful, gentle and strong support I needed for a full recovery.