About
Joy is a Labor Support and Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc., serving the greater Chicago area. Joy has extensive experience with infants and children, as well as supporting mothers through labor and the postpartum period. Joy is passionate about coaching women through labor and supporting mothers learn to breastfeed, care for their body after birth, and build confidence in caring for their newborn.
In addition to doula work, Joy owns a licensed home daycare business. Joy is honored to be a listening ear, wealth of knowledge for new parents, and an overall support during the labor and postpartum period. Doula work brings Joy peace and happiness, as she understands the love and help needed through the journey of early parenthood.
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It is my passion to help mothers feel safe, loved, and most of all to get through that tough time before and after labor. It is my passion to be there for families that need my help and to respect their home culture, doing what they need to feel safe, confident, and rested to get their body and mind back.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
Child Development, Health and Safety Basics
First Aid & Infant CPR Certification
Keeping Infants Safe
Safe Baby, Safe Child
Food Handler Informational and Test Prep
Mandated Reporter
Preventable and Unexplained Tragedies (SIDS/SUID/AAP safe sleep)
Welcoming Each and Every Child
Lead in Water: Protecting Illinois Children
WisdomWay Institute First Year Specialist/Postpartum Doula Certification
Doulas Packages
Labor Support : Finalize Care
Labor support packages include 2 prenatal visits and 1 follow-up visit after the birth. When you book your package, your included visits will be ready to schedule. Okkanti's access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for labor support packages range from $300- $2900, depending on access to insurance, employer plans, and subsidies. You'll be informed of your options during your initial consultation.
$300 ($300 due upfront)
Postpartum Care Day Newborn : Finalize Care
Okkanti’s access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for postpartum support packages range depending on the number of hours you book. You’ll be informed of your options during your initial consultation, and will sign a contract outlining details before finalizing your booking.
$5400 ($2700 due upfront)
Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn : Finalize Care
Okkanti’s access framework helps pregnant people find their support systems while ensuring fair compensation for doulas. The fees you will pay for postpartum support packages range depending on the number of hours you book. You’ll be informed of your options during your initial consultation, and will sign a contract outlining details before finalizing your booking.
$6720 ($6720 due upfront)
Visits Information
Free Consultation | 1 hour(s) | |
Labor Support | 1 hour(s) | |
Postpartum Care Day Newborn | 5 hour(s) | |
Postpartum Care Overnight Newborn | 8 hour(s) | |