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Wyld Garden 

Chicago Doula

the sacred & the scientific

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pregnancy, birth, and postpartum doula services for hospital, birth center, and home births in Chicago

MAKE BIRTH EASIER

Birth is physical and emotional. I can hold space for the big feelings that come up. I know how to make the experience just a little easier on you. Expect evidence-based practices, resources, lots of listening, and humor.

 

Birth doesn't have to be scary!

queer chicago doula mel haley at birth center of chicago birth, hand on client's shoulder in birth tub

Photo by Jacinta Lagos

homebirth in chicago, laboring person in a birth tub during contractions holding husband's hand, supporting by Mel Haley queer doula chicago
Even though I had a long and challenging active labor, I never once felt any doubt or fear throughout the process. Mel's calm nature, kindness, compassion and knowledge in my setbacks are what got me (and my worried husband) through one of the most memorable days of our lives.
 
It also meant the world that they kept in touch for some time postpartum to make sure all was well.

Alina, 2024

What do I offer?

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