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Susan Hoefl

Certified Postpartum Doula

Susan is a mother of three wonderful children all married with families of their own. She’s from New Orleans (and yes she misses the food!). Her passion has always been newborn babies and her heart feels full when knowing shes made a difference for parents during their very special season of life with their babies. Susan has a calming nature, is punctual and very dependable.

Courtney Jones

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Consultant.

Courtney is a proud mother of 3 kids and wife. Born and raised in Texas she enjoys toiling in her garden and baking. Courtney’s journey into all things baby and birth began in 2020. She had her daughter April 2020 during Covid. After that experience, it kicked off her passion for helping new parents feel empowered and prepared for birthing their own babies. Whatever type of birth you desire that being, homebirth, medicated, unmedicated, induction or c-section she is well versed to support you.

Gina Occhipinti

Certified Postpartum Doula.

Gina is a certified postpartum doula with 14+ years of experience, focusing on newborns, premies, multiples, and medically complex infants. She holds a degree in Psychology and Child Development from UT Dallas, is registered to care for children in the Texas foster system, and also has a background in the hospitality industry. Outside of work, Gina enjoys yoga, weight lifting, hiking, reading, and spending time outdoors—bringing her grounded, nurturing energy into every family she supports. 

Joni Chmiel

Joni is a certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula at Doula Co MKE in Milwaukee, WI.

Bio:

As a mama, Postpartum Doula, Infant Care Specialist, and former Nanny, I am committed to helping parents navigate the challenges of parenthood. I believe that a nurturing community and expert guidance are essential for individuals transitioning into parenthood. ​

As a postpartum doula and Infant Care Specialist, I am dedicated to providing new parents and their families with the support and resources they need during the postpartum recovery period. My services include emotional and mental health resources, education on newborn care and feeding, and promoting self-care. I believe that parents should not face this transition alone, and I am committed to establishing deep connections with my clients to deliver highly personalized care and guidance. I would love to support you as you thrive as a parent!

Christine Solum

With a background in nannying and household management spanning over 15 years—and as a mom of two—Christine brings a deeply intuitive understanding of life with a new baby. Her approach is warm, steady, and grounded in the belief that early parenthood deserves compassionate, hands-on support.

Christine is passionate about helping families settle into their new rhythm with confidence. Her goal is to lighten the emotional and logistical load so parents can focus on bonding, rest, and personal well-being.

When not supporting families, Christine enjoys spending time with her own, cooking delicious meals, organizing spaces, and planning social gatherings.

In her words:
“I do this work because it’s in my nature to care. Watching families grow and adapt during the first year is a privilege—and being a part of that transformation is what drives me.”

Karina Rodrigues Pascoal

Karina was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, where her early exposure to caregiving began as the oldest of three sisters and daughter of a career nanny. After relocating to the U.S. and becoming a parent herself, she discovered firsthand how transformative early support can be in the parenting journey. That experience inspired her to pursue work as a doula—work she calls “a calling of the heart.”

Currently pursuing a degree in psychology, Karina is deeply interested in the emotional side of postpartum care. She brings a gentle, grounded presence to the families she supports, with a belief that the right care in early parenthood can ease emotional distress and create lasting change.

Outside of her doula work, Karina finds calm through playing piano, walking in nature, and collecting vintage treasures.

Amy DeLorenzo

Amy’s passion for caregiving started early and grew through years of supporting families as a babysitter, nanny, and now as a postpartum doula. Her journey into birth work deepened as she watched close friends navigate the early days of parenting—experiences that inspired her to become a steady, supportive presence for others during that tender time.

Amy brings a grounding, calm energy to her work, supported by a personal mindfulness practice and bi-weekly work with a meditation coach. She is committed to holding space for new parents with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for the transformative experience of bringing home a baby.

Before becoming a doula, Amy worked in sustainability and volunteer coordination across Chicago, with a strong focus on food systems and community connection. She’s a proud aunt, avid reader, puzzle-lover, and passionate home cook who believes deeply in the power of nourishment—both emotional and physical.

Sarah Munoz

Sarah is a certified birth doula with over 3 years of experience providing emotional, physical, and informational support to families during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.

As a calm and nurturing presence, Sarah empowers mothers through evidence-based education and continuous compassionate care. Her strengths lie in creating a safe, comfortable birth environment and facilitating open communication between families and medical staff. She has attended over 50 births and is highly skilled in pain management techniques like breathing exercises, massage, and labor positioning. 

Clients benefit from Sarah’s background in yoga and movement as well as mindfulness and meditation. She brings a wealth of knowledge of chronic pain and pregnancy, pelvic floor physical therapies, symphysis pubis dysfunction, and postpartum pelvic floor rehabilitation. 

Sarah is truly passionate about advocating for her clients’ birthing wishes while providing reassurance every step of the way. With a depth of knowledge and a warm, patient demeanor, she helps new parents embrace the birthing journey with confidence, support families through infertility treatments, and hold space for those suffering from pregnancy and childbirth trauma.

Ebony Johnson

Ebony is a certified Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc., providing daytime and overnight support for families in the greater Chicago area. Ebony is a certified full-spectrum traditional birth worker with intention to become a midwife.

With kindness and a nonjudgmental approach, Ebony is dedicated to providing personalized, holistic postpartum care that is focused on both maternal and infant wellbeing. Ebony is happy to share her expertise in West African traditional belly binding, baby soothing techniques, sleep training, self care, meal preparation, and more!

I wholeheartedly believe that the work of a birth worker is truly divine. It brings me immense joy to witness the incredible transformations and the abundant love that surrounds the miracle of birth.

Emylee Shultz

Emylee is a Labor Support and Postpartum Doula at Birthways, Inc., serving the greater Chicago area. Her passion for doula work was truly awoken from her own pregnancy and postpartum experience. She believes the new normal for postpartum families includes support, resources, and rest, and she is honored to be part of that reality.

Emylee supports families during this transitional phase in their lives, helping to lay the postpartum foundation that leads to better outcomes for the entire family unit. In pursuit of obtaining her BSN, Emylee continues supporting local families during the postpartum period with a holistic approach to care.

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